Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

This is the place for all things classic rock/metal/new wave/punk/post-punk/pop and more. Dave brings 20 years of music journalism to the program. Joined by Shane aka "The Vinyl Master", this team gets details in interviews you won't find anywhere else! The program has featured exclusive chats with classic members of Deep Purple, Genesis, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Van Halen, KISS, Quiet Riot, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Manowar and more. Hitmakers Desmond Child, Martin Page, and Bruce Sudano have also stopped by. Check for new shows and clips every week!

Episodes

March 18, 2025 • 44 mins

Legendary #MoodyBlues bassist and #RockHall of Famer #JohnLodge is back with us talking his ongoing “Performs Days of Future” tour, featuring a set of Moody hits, and the entire 1967 landmark album “Days of Future Passed” played back to front.


In this chat, Lodge talks about going back out after a recent health setback, recalling the stories of such iconic hits like “Nights In White Satin”, “Isn’t Life Strange” and

“I’m Just a ...

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We are beyond thrilled to welcome American hard rock royalty to our show: #TraciiGuns of #LAGuns and of course, a founding member of #GunsNRoses!!!


#LAGuns are coming back with their upcoming album #LeopardSkin!


Check out their latest single “Lucky Mother…” out now!!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNa...

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#Philly / #Delaware singer, guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire #RandySmith is here to talk about his latest solo album “Blue Day” - a fresh collection of riveting original music, and shares some awesome stories from that bustling 1980s #Philadelphia - area rock scene. Check out “Blue Day” on all major streaming services!!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). “Blue Day” track play-in selectio...

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Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher is here with the boys talking about their 50th anniversary EP “Can’t Take Away The Fire”!


Founded in 1974, the trailblazing Newcastle UK heavy metal icons have been celebrating their 50th anniversary, and surprised fans with this latest EP.


“Can’t Take Away The Fire” is a super limited-edition release.


#JohnGallagher talked with Dave and Shane about their joy in reaching ...

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February 23, 2025 • 3 mins

We are pleased to welcome legendary #MoodyBlues bassist #JohnLodge who is currently on the road playing the classic #DaysOfFuturePassed album in its entirety. Check out our chat!

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February 21, 2025 • 39 secs
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February 9, 2025 • 11 mins

Those crazy guys reunite once again in #Philly talking rock n’ roll, life and #Eagles football on #SuperBowl weekend!

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Shred guitar icon #ChrisImpellitteri has stormed into 2025 with their fantastic, recently released album “War Machine”.


We have a lengthy chat about the new music, and staples in his career like working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimitable singer and bassist #GlennHughes of #DeepPurple, #BlackSabbath, #TheDeadDaisi...

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Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher talks about seeing revered guitarist #JohnSykes at his first show with the #TygersOfPanTang. The rock world continues to mourn Sykes - also of #ThinLizzy, #Whitesnake and #BlueMurder - who passed away from cancer on January 20th.

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Happy New Year to you all and welcome to our first show of 2025!!


Dave and Shane are back from the holiday break and proud to bring you their dive into goth rock / metal with an exclusive interview featuring #Tribulation guitarist #AdamZaars who discusses their latest album “Sub Rosa In Aternum.”


Adam walked the boys through the writing and recording of the new album and why they changed their sound for this project.


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January 1, 2025 • 23 secs
#HappyNewYear!!!
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#HappyHolidays to you all!

Dave and Shane thank you so much for spending a great year of rock and metal with us! This year, we’ve been so blessed to mark our 5th anniversary on air with some incredible interviews featuring our heroes.


To celebrate them and YOU, we’ve updated our special presentation on the comprehensive history of rock music’s American capital city: DETROIT!!!


The gents are proud to present exclusive 2024 in...

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December 15, 2024 • 1 min
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Welcome to part 2 of Dave and Shane’s interview with legendary former #Queensryche frontman #GeoffTate! We talk more about the exclusive news we broke right here on our program: Tate is working on the third installment in the #OperationMindcrime story. Plus, he talks about some of the newer bands he’s into, and his great love of wine. Check it out!

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You heard our exclusive clip of storied former #Queensryche singer #GeoffTate unveiling plans for the album #OperationMindcrime 3, now listen to part 1 of our full interview where he talks about the final tour featuring Operation Mindcrime in it’s entirety, drinking fine wine with fans, and great stories from the road in the 80s. As usual, there’s tons of other good stuff in there too! Check it out!

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Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with #KISS icon #PaulStanley! In this portion, Paul talks about the future of KISS, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the early #NewYorkCity rock scene in the 1960s and 1970s, the influence of #Detroit music, and his thoughts on the current political environment in the United States.

Thanks for checking us out!


SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen (host/booking). Emerald Shane McEachern (host, segmen...

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Shred guitar legend #ChrisImpellitteri is back with his namesake band’s latest sonic thrasher of an album entitled “War Machine”.


In this clip he talks about the classic days of Impellitteri - working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimitable singer and bassist #GlennHughes of #DeepPurple, #BlackSabbath, #TheDeadDaisies...

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Dave and Shane are still pinching themselves after speaking with legendary #KISS frontman and guitarist #PaulStanley about his artwork and upcoming showcases at the Wentworth Galleries in Atlantic City and Short Hills, NJ.


The boys also talked with Paul about what it was like playing that last-ever KISS show on December 3rd, 2023 at Madison Square Garden, future general music projects including his #Motown / #Philly Soul covers...

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November 7, 2024 • 5 mins

Dave and Shane drop a preview of their extensive chat with legendary former #KISS singer and guitarist #PaulStanley!

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Dave and Shane are honored to welcome pioneering electric violinist and singer #GinnyLuke to the program to discuss her debut solo album “Devil at My Heels”, released November 1st.


You may not know her yet, but no doubt you’ve heard her unforgettable sound. She’s performed the violin on albums and live shows for huge diverse acts like Foo Fighters, Snoop Dogg, Bebe Rexha, Finneas, Nicki Minaj, Meat Loaf, and most recently as pa...

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