Episode 415 - Phil X (Bon Jovi / The Drills)

In this episode Phil X joins the podcast. Phil talks about the new album from Phil X & The Drills (out March 28th), his longtime bandmate Daniel Spree, the early days of the Drills with Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch), the long process of making the new album, working with several drummers and stories of their contributions like Tommy Lee / Tico Torres / Liberty DeVitto / Kenny Aronoff / Ray Luzier / Josh Freese and even Taylor Hawkins, the brilliance of Brian Tichey (eps 242 / 253), what makes Brent Fitz the perfect drummer to bring it together in the live setting, his time being a member of Triumph, his time recently working with Kurt Deimer (ep 406), his memories recording with and high praise for Andrew WK’s “I Get Wet”, some Bon Jovi studio recording stories involving Jon Bon Jovi and John Shanks, performing in Russia with Vinny Appice, love for Eddie Van Halen, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #philx #bonjovi #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows including Rocklahoma performances from Dee Snider, Orianthi, Mike Tramp and more! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa. Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now! Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.