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
It’s the spirited conclusion of our storied look at the special relationship between #DeepPurple, #Whitesnake, and now… #Rainbow.
This volume features a roundup of our classic interviews with singers #GrahamBonnet and #JoeLynnTurner, capped off by the grand finale: iconic guitarist #RitchieBlackmore!
In a rare and surprising move, Ritchie graced us with his presence by joining our interview with his wife, #CandiceNight, to d...
Dave and Shane want to wish you a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. We will be back soon!
SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).
Audio transitions made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.
Theme music: Original composition, lyrics written by Dave Kinchen - produced with AI assistance.
Part 2 of our fantastic special is here!
We dive deeper into the wonderful connection between #Whitesnake and #DeepPurple, featuring a selection of our favorite interviews with:
#Glenn Hughes
(Former DP bassist and co-lead singer)
#DavidCoverdale
(Former Deep Purple lead singer)
Also included: excerpts of our classic interviews with former Whitesnake guitarists #SteveVai and #DougAldrich.
We spoke with Hughes during his ...
Welcome to part 1 of our look at the interconnected history of two monsters of British / American rock - #Whitesnake and #DeepPurple!
Metal reached unprecedented heights with the success of Whitesnake’s self-titled 1987 album so we are starting this series off here, featuring exclusive interviews with:
Who else?
Mr. #DavidCoverdale!
Guitarist #AdrianVandenberg and bassist #RudySarzo were also in this line up and are...
We are Rock of Nations with Dave and Shane!
Welcome to the second installment of our interview with #JackHues of #WangChung!
A preview of part 2 of our chat with #WangChung’s #JackHues!
Welcome to part one of a great chat with the fantastic #JackHues of #WangChung who talks about the band’s current 80s tour, the joy of making new music, and the reissuing of the soundtrack for To Live and Die in L.A!
And….we’re back with the second installment of our interview with #Foreigner’s music director and bassist #JeffPilson - formerly of
#Dokken!
SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).
Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.
We had a wonderful chat with the legendary #JackHues of #WangChung who broke some news regarding the reissuing of the iconic soundtrack for 1985’s To Live and Die in L.A.! How cool! Check it out.
We had a few minutes with the God of Thunder, Doctor Love…the one and only Demon of KISS - #GeneSimmons as he promoted the recent opening of the Rock And Brews restaurant chain and concert venue in Royal Oak, Michigan near Detroit.
We talked with him about all things rock, including his last interactions with the late #EddieVanHalen, when asked about #AlexVanHalen’s upcoming tribute project to his brother.
Check it out!
Storied drummer and songwriter #CarmineAppice is back to discuss his latest album with the reunited #Cactus - Temple of Blues II - now out via Cleopatra Records.
It features a massive array of all-stars including Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot, Dee Snider, and Pat Travers from Temple of Blues volume one, along with Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Rudy Sarzo (Ozz...
Famed drummer and songwriter #CarmineAppice returns to the show to talk about the release of his latest album with the reformed #Cactus - Temple of Blues II - due out April 3 on Cleopatra Records.
Here’s a preview of our chat where he goes into a hilarious story involving John Lennon and Carmine’s mom’s legendary lasagna!
Meantime be sure to look out for this spectacular new record which features a massive array of all-stars...
Oh yeah! We’ve got a special one here! What a thrill to welcome legendary #KISS frontman, guitarist and songwriter #PaulStanley back to the show! He stopped by to discuss the Detroit (Royal Oak) opening of their storied restaurant franchise Rock & Brews, why it’s extra special opening this location in #DetroitRockCity, the 50th anniversary of #Destroyer and more! Enjoy!
SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host, booking). Brother Shane M...
Welcome to part 1 of our interview with #Foreigner bassist #JeffPilson who talks about the band’s current tour plans, their new lead singer, the health of band founder #MickJones and how legendary singer #LouGramm fits into the fold these days, plus so much more!
Pilson also sheds light on several unfinished tracks found from their classic era that they plan to work on.
Hell yeah!!!
SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emeral...
How cool is this?! We are blessed to welcome rock legends and lifelong friends #SammyHagar and #RickSpringfield TOGETHER to talk about the hits, their partnership with the award-winning Beach Bar Rum, and crossing the U.S. with Sammy’s "Best of All Worlds Tour" with Rick as his special guest - running from June 13 to June 27. The tour, featuring Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Kenny Aronoff, kicks off in St. Louis and includes s...
Legendary #lronMaiden drummer #NickoMcBrain joins us to talk about the band’s nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the future of the band (including whether founding guitarist #DaveMurray will retire), and Nicko’s love of sweet cars ahead of this weekend’s appearance at the 73rd annual #Detroit #Autorama at Huntington Place / Cobo Convention Center, which will showcase some of the coolest hot rods in America!
SHOW CRE...
What a thrill it is to welcome the Red Rocker #SammyHagar and legendary #VanHalen bassist #MichaelAnthony into the program to talk about their Best Of All Worlds residency in Vegas, all things Van Halen (including #AlexVanHalen’s new album featuring unfinished material by #EddieVanHalen) and so much more! Check it out!
BONUS TAPE!
Because we love Van Halen so much, we are including several past related interviews. The details ar...
We are pleased to welcome back an old friend - drummer #SammyLee of Red Reign who talks about their new live EP, and supporting the #MetalAllegiance show at the #HouseOfBlues in Anaheim, California.
Oh! And we talk all things #VanHalen and all things rock and metal in this day and age!
Enjoy!!
SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).
Open/Close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram...
We were joined by #Foreigner bassist #JeffPilson (#Dokken, #Dio) who says the guys in and around the band found several unfinished tracks from their classic era that they plan to work on.
Hell yeah!!!
Full interview coming soon!
SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).
Intro/close made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNation...
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