The Rock is George Podcast
Music, pop culture, and nostalgia…
Episodes
George Dionne interviews vocalist LAURI YLONEN of THE RASMUS about their latest album WEIRDO. The album is out now through Better Noise Music.
“When we got on that stage [in Ukraine], it was pure joy. People were so happy that they had something else to think about for that one hour…the day before…there was a bombing.” - Lauri Ylonen
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-Writing & recording with Desmond Child & ...
George Dionne interviews Swiss solo artist SERAINA TELLI about her latest album GREEN. The album is set for release on October 24, 2025 through Metalville Records. TELLI previously fronted the Power Metal group BURNING WITCHES from 2015 to 2019.
“I see a lot of people that have a lot of influence, that could do so [many] good things, and they decide to not be good role models…you’re connected with millions of people, so tell the...
George Dionne interviews TWO WOLF founder and bassist GREG T. Walker about their self-titled debut. The album is out now through Cleopatra Records, with a vinyl release set for October 2025.
TWO WOLF also features LANCE LOPEZ, KRIS BELL, and RUSTY VALENTINE. Walker was also the cofounder and bassist for the Southern Rock act BLACKFOOT.
Highlights include:
-The formation of TWO WOLF
-Discussion of the new album
-The resurgence of viny...
George Dionne interviews PANGAEA guitarist COREY SCHENCK and bassist RON POULSON about their latest album THE RECKONING. The now double album was recorded but shelved back in the early 2000s, and is now available with bonuses.
Highlights include:
-The reception their 2024 reunion album BEOWULF received
-Live performances that followed
-Why THE RECKONING was originally shelved
-Why it differs a bit from the rest of their catalog
...
George Dionne interviews THE SQUIRTS bassist and vocalist MATT BISSONETTE about their latest album SQUIRTS III. The album is out now through F-Bomb Records.
MATT BISSONETTE has recorded and/or toured with numerous National music acts including ELTON JOHN, RINGO STARR, DAVID LEE ROTH, JOE SATRIANI, JEFF LYNN, SHEENA EASTON, KEVIN CRONIN, and more.
Highlights include:
-How the group was formed
-Convincing RICK SPRINGFIELD to let them o...
George Dionne interviews PATRIARCHS IN BLACK guitarist and founder DAN LORENZO about their latest release HOME. The album is set for release on August 15, 2025 through Metalville Records.
PATRIARCHS IN BLACK was founded by Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE) and each of their four albums features guest musicians.
Highlights include:
-Wasting no time in releasing new music
-Discussion of the new album
-Musicians...
George Dionne interviews CHOKESETTER vocalist JESSI MAULE about their self-titled debut. The album is out now through Pavement Entertainment.
Highlights include:
-How the band was formed
-The long road to getting album out
-New material already in the works
-Songwriting dynamics
-First single a tribute to FRANK ZAPPA
-Album artwork discussion
-Collaborating with DELCO DETENTION
-Live show plans
-Recent gigs with CROBOT
-Upcoming Thun...
George Dionne interviews PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman WES SCANTLIN about their latest album KISS THE MACHINE. The album is out now through Pavement Entertainment.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-Handling most aspects of the writing & recording
-Stories behind the singles
-Testng the new music while getting an oil change
-Trying to collab with former bassist Doug Ardito
-A new UMG project on the horizon
-Inspiration behin...
George Dionne interviews CLAMFIGHT drummer/vocalist ANDY MARTIN about their latest self-titled album. The album is self-released and available now.
“It was lining up four very busy people’s schedules, plus the pandemic, that just made this recording process go on and on.”
Highlights include:
Origins of the band’s name
How they all came together
Discussion of the new album
Delays and restarts along the way
The passing of producer STEVE POP...
George Dionne interviews JASON DEA WEST & THE SISKIYOU CREST frontman JASON DEA WEST and bassist AMIE ASTELLE about their latest album 8 MILES FROM RUSK. The album is out now through Anti-CorpMusic.
”We’re both Punk kids that started playing Folk and Country music sometime in our early twenties.”
Highlights include:
Discussion of the new album
How the group was formed
Recording in a short period of time
Working with producer DAN EMER...
George Dionne interviews bassist JERRY PRUTZ of CIRKUS PRUTZ about their latest album MANEFESTO. The album is out now through Metalville Records.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-Writing & recording the traditional way
-Working with Heavy Metal producer Peter Tagtgren (SABATON, PAIN, HYPOCRISY)
-Stories behind the singles
-Where the album title came from
-Live performances
-Tightness of the Swedish music community
-Ho...
George Dionne interviews guitarist and vocalist JACOB DERAPS of DERAPS, about their latest album VIVA ROCK N’ ROLL. The album is set for release on May 23, 2025 through Metalville Records.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-How long has they been working on it
-Stories behind the singles
-Long distance songwriting
-The album cover’s backstory
-Live performances
-Opening for BLUE OYSTER CULT & LEE AARON
-VAN HALEN’s influe...
George Dionne interviews songwriter, producer, and Blues Rock solo artist ANTHONY KRIZAN about his latest album ‘Cool Shade of Blue’ and the re-release of his 2017 and ‘Dust & Bone’. Both albums are out now through Deko Entertainment. Krizan was a member of the SPIN DOCTORS in the mid ‘90s, and he has written music for LENNY KRAVITZ, JOHN WAITE, CONTRABAND, GRETCHEN WILSON, PAT TRAVERS, and the WWE.
Highlights include:
-Disc...
George Dionne interviews former GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist/vocalist MARK FARNER about his first solo album in nearly 20 years, CLOSER TO MY HOME. The album is out now through Righteous Rock Records and was produced by Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER).
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-The importance of dancing
-What got him back into the studio after decades
-Working with producer Mark Slaughter
-Stories behind the...
George Dionne interviews POISON drummer RIKKI ROCKETT about his latest project THE ROCKETT MAFIA. The group features vocalist Bradnon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS), guitarist Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS), and bassist Bryan Kimes.
-How the group was formed
-Their 1st cover “I Think I Love You”
-Covers & deep cuts in their live sets
-Working with Brandon Gibbs over the years
-Discovering Bryan Kimes
-1st gig at the Whisky A Go-Go
-Touring acros...
George Dionne interviews AIR DRAWN DAGGER vocalist MAISIE MANTERFIELD about their debut full-length A GUIDE FOR APPARITIONS. The album is set for release on April 4, 2025 through Long Branch Records.
Highlights include:
How the group originally formed
Writing music in the back of a cake shop
Discussion of the new album
Stories behind the singles
Working with Tobi Duncan of TRASH BOAT
Producer Neil Kennedy
Dabbling in witchcraft
Si...
George Dionne interviews frontman DREW CAGLE of DREW CAGLE & THE REPUTATION about their latest album BAD ATTITUDE. The album was released on January 31, 2025 through Pavement Entertainment.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-Stumbling blocks along the way
-Working with producer Matt Coles (EAGLES, ALICE COOPER)
-Stories behind the singles
-Competing with the local cover band scene
-A Hard Rock record with a Countr...
George Dionne interviews LORD OF THE LOST frontman CHRIS HARMS about his debut solo album 1980. The album is set for release on February 7, 2025 through Napalm Records.
“I kept telling myself for ten years now, if I keep waiting for the perfect moment, where there’s enough time [to record a solo album], I’m never gonna do it.”
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the new album
- Why is now the time for his first solo album
- Working on n...
George Dionne interviews CATS IN SPACE guitarist GREG HART about their latest album TIME MACHINE. The album was released on October 25, 2024 through Cherry Red Records.
Highlights include:
-How the band was originally formed
-Discussion of the new album
-Is TIME MACHINE a concept album?
-Songwriting dynamics within the band
-The importance of recording in the same room
-Stories behind the singles
-“Time Machine” having a familiar ...
George Dionne interviews NOVO COMBO vocalist/bassist STEPHEN DEES and drummer MICHAEL SHRIEVE about their latest album 45 WEST 55TH. Shrieve is also known for his work with SANTANA, and Dees for his work with THE BANDEES.
Highlights include:
- What brought the band back together
- Discussion of their new album
- Re-recording their best and reviving old demos
- Two year journey to get the album completed
- How THE BEATLES inspired the r...
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