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!

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August 30, 2025 7 mins

The boys had a great chat with #LivingColour legend #VernonReid about the band’s 1988 smash hit “Cult of Personality” and the relevance many feel it has today. Reid stopped by the show to discuss his upcoming solo album “Hoodoo Telemetry” with the first single “Beautiful Bastard” out now! Full interview coming soon!


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

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We are thrilled to welcome legendary former #Eagles songwriter #DonFelder who discusses his new solo album “The Vault” which contains stunning performances by #JoeSatriani, #Toto stars #DavidPaich, #SteveLukather, #JoeWilliams, and #GregPhillinganes; plus renowned drummers #GregBissonette, #BrianTichy, and #ToddSucherman. Storied musicians #TimothyDrury, #NathanEast, #NinaWinter and #LennyCastro, also round out the all-star line up...

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The boys chatted with #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis, who took a moment to reflect on the albums “Jugulator” and “Demolition” from the late 1990s and early 2000s when Tim “Ripper” Owens fronted the band, famously replacing #RobHalford.


Full interview coming soon!


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

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We just got word from #JudasPriest drummer #ScottTravis: there’s a new version of Priest’s “War Pigs” with Rob Halford and #OzzyOsbourne on the way!


They will be alternating vocal lines. 🤘🏾🤘🏻


Just awesome!

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Legendary #IronMaiden singer #BruceDickinson stopped by the show recently to talk about reworking his classic “Balls to Picasso” solo album from 1994 - making some of the tracks HEAVIER, NEW demos for an upcoming solo album, taking 2024’s The #MandrakeProject across America, his comic book series, that almost-metal supergroup with #RobHalford and #RonnieJamesDio (later #GeoffTate), how #IronMaiden is doing after the recent retireme...

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Here is MORE from our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”


We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship’s “We Built This City” and #Heart’s “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!


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July 26, 2025 32 mins

Dave and Shane are heartbroken, like all the rest of the great metal nations. Here we take a look back at the life of #OzzyOsbourne. RIP and Thank You.

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Our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”


We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship’s “We Built This City” and #Heart’s “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!

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We here at Rock of Nations are following Breaking News:


Acclaimed drummer #MattCameron has left #PearlJam after 27 years behind the tubs.


The 62-year-old former backbone of #Soundgarden posted this statement on social media:


“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” Cameron said. “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in ...

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July 1, 2025 35 secs

Legendary former #Eagles guitarist #DonFelder stops by the show this week! Interview coming soon!

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THEY’RE BAAAAAACK!!


You know we just LOVE some heavy, slammin’ hard chargin’ #Buckcherry rock goodness - with a touch of funk glory mixed in!


That’s what you get with their eleventh album 'Roar Like Thunder' … out NOW!


The boys had the pleasure of welcoming back frontman #JoshTodd where he talks about yet another great effort done with producer #MartiFrederiksen, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their smash hit #15, tou...

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June 10, 2025 48 mins

We pick up the second half of our chat with legendary #HEART guitarist #NancyWilson who talks about the band’s current tour across the U.S.

Our interview took place days before a crook stole one of Nancy’s custom made guitars and a mandolin belonging to one of their touring musicians.

Dave and Shane report on the case and how word got out about the crime and the suspect’s arrest.


UPDATE: We are pleased to report Nancy’s custom ...

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Legendary #HEART guitarist and singer #NancyWilson is here to talk about the latest installment of their #RoyalFlush tour, kicking off in #AtlanticCity!

Welcome to Part 1 of our chat!


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We here at Rock of Nations have just been graced with rock royalty, thanks to a magical chat with legendary #Heart guitarist #NancyWilson! Here’s a preview of our upcoming interview!

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We mean it when we say Rock of Nations with Dave and Shane has legends and rising stars on one stage.


The boys were beyond pleased to welcome to that stage legendary #Rainbow and #BlackSabbath drummer #BobbyRondinelli and #JamieHolka, #NewYork State’s hottest six-string slinger around!


Both worked passionately on their debut album “The Gathering.”


Join us as we talk about Jamie’s love of guitar and how he connected with Bobby, one of...

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Buckcherry mainman Josh Todd opens up about his past struggles with substance abuse, mental health care, and suicidal thoughts on this Mental Health Awareness Month.


We deeply appreciate Josh’s candid sharing of some deeply personal experiences, as he works to help people who may find themselves in need of such support.


Remember there is hope: call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Da...

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Celebrated guitar virtuoso #AndyTimmons recently returned to the show to talk about his latest album “Recovery” - out now.


Andy talks about how the album was inspired by a near-death experience on the road, his stunning tribute to #PeterFrampton, working with the late #Olivia Newton-John, and how he stays creative!


Check it out!


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

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We got ex-#BlackSabbath drummer #BobbyRondinelli’s thoughts on his former band’s upcoming final show with #OzzyOsbourne, and whether Bobby would do a #Rainbow reunion with #RitchieBlackmore and #JoeLynnTurner.

It’s part of our chat highlighting Bobby’s new project with guitarist #JamieHolka. Their debut album “The Gathering” will be released June 6th.


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

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