Michael Sweet Gives Us The Rundown of The New Stryper Release on This Weeks Focus on Metal

  Episode 473 - Even The Devil Believes

So this week we start off with some chat about drive in concert events and the new Rust in Peace book but we managed to rein in our metal chatter long enough to have another chat with Michael Sweet. Yep, Michael makes yet another appearance the show this week as we talk with him about Stryper’s latest release “Even The Devil Believes”

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Robin McAuley & RIchie Kotzen on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 453 - The R & R Show

Double R’s this week as we welcome back Robin McAuley and Richie Kotzen to the show. First we talk with Robin about the debut Black Swan album “Shake The World”. After that we talk with Richie Kotzen about his latest release “50 for 50” an epic collection of songs he released in celebration of turning 50.

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Tom Keifer & Abby K Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 438 - #KeiferBand

Tom Keifer returns to the show this week to discuss his latest “Rise”. Also we talk with up and comer Abby K.

Keep up with Tom at: TomKeifer.com

Find Abby at: Abbykonbass.com

Track of the week comes to us from The Ferrymen off their sophomore effort on Frontiers “A New Evil”

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Linda Lou of Marishi Ten on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 437 - Marishi Ten

Excellent “new” artist for you this week as we talk with Linda Lou the creative force behind Marishi Ten. Although they’ve only released a few EPs they are well worth checking out. 

Want to delve into the band more or get some music? Head to MarishiTen.com 

Track of the week comes to us from Crashdiet off their latest on Frontiers “Rust”

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Guy Allison From Unruly Child Guests on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 431 - Unruly Child

Our guest this week is keyboardist Guy Allison. One of the bands Guy is known for is melodic hard rock artists Unruly Child. We last heard from the band in 2017 but they are back with their latest release “Big Blue World”. This week Guy will talk about the writing of the new album plus gives a lot of insight into the early days and first Unruly Child release back in 1992.

Be sure to check out Richie's full review of the album in his blog post https://focusonmetal.blogspot.com/2019/08/unruly-child-big-blue-world-frontiers.html

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Hey did we mention that we got named to Feedspot.com's 

Top 20 Metal Music Audio Podcasts & Radio You Must Subscribe and Listen to in 2019

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Robin McAuley Guest Once Again on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 430 - Save Yourself

The sophomore McAuley Schenker Group release “Save Yourself” turns 30 this year. October 10th if you’re keeping track. This week, perpetually busy guy Robin McAuley drops by to talk about that classic album along with the upcoming sophomore Michael Schenker Fest release “Revelation” and a bit about the secret project he’s doing with Jeff Pilson, Reb Beach, and Matt Starr.

Here's a preview track off the new Schenker Fest release.

A bit of Robin showing he still does those 30 year old tracks as good as always.

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Hey did we mention that we got named to Feedspot.com's 

Top 20 Metal Music Audio Podcasts & Radio You Must Subscribe and Listen to in 2019

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Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Chris Caffery & Phil Soussan on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 411 - Spirits of Fire

Another metal double header this week as we round out what has already been a packed March. First up we have guitarist Chris Caffery who’s joining us primarily to discuss Spirits of Fire, the new project he just finished for Frontiers. Of course he does talk about TSO and some other stuff he’s currently involved with too. 

Next up as promised a few shows back we have another person from Last in Line. Bassist Phil Soussan makes his second appearance on the show and he joins us to talk about the new release from LiL, the aptly titled II. Phil has a long history in the music business so we can’t resist asking him some questions about other things he’s done too.

Head to lastinlineofficial.com for all the latest info from Last in Line.

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Kane Roberts & Tony Harnell on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 409 - The New Dysphoria

First up this week we talk with former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts. Three years in the making and his first since 1991s “Saints And Sinners”, Kane just released “The New Normal”. Filled with lots of great guests including many of his former bandmates this is an interesting and eclectic album. 

Here's a track featuring his former boss Alice Cooper along with Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy

After that we talk with Tony Harnell. Tony is best known for his time in TNT but since 2005 he has also been a member of Starbreaker (along with Magnus Karlsson). This year they have put out their third release “Dysphoria”. Tony talks about the latest album and also delves a bit into his past with TNT.

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Kurdt Vanderhoof of Metal Church and Steelheart's Miljenko Matijevic on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 402 - Steel Church

Our guests this week both have albums that were released on Dec 7th. First up we have Kurdt Vanderhoof from Metal Church. Those guys just dropped “Damned If You Do” their second studio effort on Rat Pak with the returning Mike Howe. 

Here's the title track

After that we talk with Miljenko Matijevic, the voice behind Steelheart. Those guys just put out a live disc on Frontiers entitled "Rock'n Milan"

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And as always...

Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Pat Torpey of Mr Big Guests on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 339 - Defying Gravity

Mr. Big just set loose their latest upon the world with “Defying Gravity”. This week Richie sits down with Pat Torpey to discuss the new album, touring, Mr. Big History, and what the future holds for Pat.

Track of the week comes to us from perennial FoM favorites Primal Fear off their new live set Angels of Mercy - Live in Germany.

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Warrant's Erik Turner & Robert Mason on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 333 - Warrant

Hot on the heels of the release of Warrant’s latest “Louder Harder Faster” we bring you talks with both Erik Turner and Robert Mason. These guys are out on tour right now and if ya want all the tour info and more head to warrantrocks.com .

Track of the week comes from Sweden in the form of Crazy Lixx and one off their latest release “Ruff Justice”. Get your Lixx at crazylixx.com

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Jack Russell and David Reece Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 321 - Jack Russell & David Reece

No clever title this week just calling it what it is. First up we have Jack Russell talking about the new release He Saw It Comin’ from Jack Russell’s Great White. Get all the tour dates, merch, and other info on the band at jackrussellsgreatwhite.com/ 

After that we sit down with David Reece as we discuss his new band Sainted Sinners and their self titled debut release. Their official site isn’t up yet but you can hit them up at facebook.com/SaintedSinners/

Track of the week comes courtesy of AFM artist Nightmare from their latest Dead Sun.

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Paul Logue of Eden's Curse and Vocalist Frank DiMino Guest on This Weeks Focus on Metal.

Episode 309 - Eden’s Curse

We last spoke to bassist and all around nice guy Paul Logue way back in episode 163 when Eden’s Curse ( edenscurse.com/ ) released “Symphony of Sin”. This week Paul returns to FoM to talk about their latest one “Cardinal”. 

Here's the lead off single from the album

Also this week we welcome legendary vocalist Frank DiMino ( frankdimino.com/ ) to the show. Frank recently released “Old Habits Die Hard” under the DiMino moniker. Produced by Paul Crook and featuring such guests as Oz Fox and Jeff Duncan, Frank has plenty to talk about with this release.

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Just posted: Nathan James from Inglorious on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 279 - Inglorious

Two great guest vocalists this week. First up is Nathan James from Inglorious ( inglorious.com/ ) followed by Heather Michele from Helion Prime ( helionprimemetal.com/ ). Both bands have recently released the self titled debuts and we have the full story from both.

Track of the week is from Boston based band Versa Mynor ( facebook.com/versamynor )

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Just Posted: Vivian Campbell on This Weeks Focus on Metal.

Episode 274 - Last in Line

Vivian Campbell joins us this week to talk about "Heavy Crown" the debut release from Last in Line (facebook.com/lastinlinerocks/). Also this week we chat with The Metal Warrior Rayman James bassist and founder of midwest power metal band Malice (maliceofficial.com/).

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Just posted Leather Leone & Magnus Karlsson on this weeks edition of Focus on Metal

Episode 258 - We Bleed Metal

This week we continue with our stream of returning guests. First up is Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Masterplan, Allen,Lande). Magnus facebook.com/MAGNUSKARLSSONSFREEFALL/ just released his second Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall release "Kingdom of Rock" via Frontiers. He dropped by to discuss the album and how one goes about gathering an amazing cast of top ranked guest vocalists including Joe Lynn Turner and Tony Martin.

Speaking of top ranked vocalists, our second guest this week is Chastain front woman Leather Leone. Leather has graced our show several times and we always welcome her visits. This time around she's promoting the brand new Chastain release "We Bleed Metal". Check out more at WeBleedMetal.com

Track of the week is from Inverse Records Inverse.fi artist Simulacrum off their new one "Sky Divided". Check out more about this breaking band from Finland at Simulacrum.fi

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Just posted, FoM 256 With Michael Sweet of Stryper

Episode 256 - Fallen

Not sure at this point how many times the prolific Michael Sweet ( http://www.michaelsweet.com/ ) has appeared on Focus on Metal but he's back again this week. Stryper just released their 11th (and heaviest) full length studio album "Fallen" via Frontiers Records ( http://www.frontiers.it/ ) on October 16th and so far it's been getting very solid reviews. Michael will give us the full lowdown on the album as well as what's going on with all his other projects.

Track of the week is from High Roller ( http://www.hrrecords.de/ ) artists Ambush from their second release "Desecrator". Ambush hail from Sweden and can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Ambushsweden

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And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Joel Hoekstra Guests on Episode 253 of Focus on Metal

Episode 253 - Joel Hoekstra

Night Ranger, T.S.O., Whitesnake and now a killer new solo album guitarist Joel Hoekstra http://www.joelhoekstra.com/ continues to notch up some impressive career credits. This week Joel hooks up with Focus on Metal to talk about hie new album "Dying to Live". Which also has a solid rhythm section in the form of Vinny Appice and Tony Franklin and some vocals courtesy of Jeff Scott Soto and Russell Allen. Of course while we had him on the line Richie couldn't help throwing out some Whitesnake questions too. 

Also this week we feature a track of the week from Frontiers artist Voodoo Hill http://www.dariomollo.com/ which has the not too shabby Glenn Hughes on board. 

We round it off with a special treat from our friends in A Sound of Thunder http://www.asoundofthunderband.com/ . They gave us the green light to roll another track from "Tales of The Deadside" for you. All in all, a pretty packed episode this week.

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And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Veronica Freeman Returns To Focus on Metal This Week

Episode 244 - The V

At long last the wait is over, Veronica Freeman (aka The V) has finally released her first solo outing "Now or Never". As long time listeners know we are heavy duty supporters of Benedictum here on FoM and part of that is due to the vocal firepower of Veronica. This week we are pleased to have The V making her third appearance back on FoM. Don't miss this one folks as the always outspoken Veronica didn't disappoint and of course you'll also get to her some samples of what to expect on "Now or Never". So sit back and enjoy a healthy dose of vitamin V.

Find The V at her new site http://veronicafreeman.com/ , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/veronicafreemanofficial or follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/therealvfreeman

Here's a bit of classic V as she announces her first solo effort.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

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Doug Aldrich Talks About Revolution Saints on This Weeks Edition of Focus on Metal

Episode 222 - Revolution Saints

The new release from Revolution Saints drops this week and Doug Aldrich returns to the show this week to give us all the lowdown on it. Doug also gives us some insight into his decision to leave Whitesnake as well as an update on what's going on with Burning Rain and his hometown gig with Raiding The Rock Vault.

In keeping with the theme this week, track of the week is from Swedish melodic metallers Eclipse off "Armaggedonize" which was released via Frontiers this week.

Get social with Revolution Saints at https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionSaints or with Doug at https://www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official

The official website for Doug is http://dougaldrich.com/

If you are heading to Vegas all the info for Raiding the Rock Vault is at http://www.raidingtherockvault.com/

Eclipse can be found online at http://www.eclipsemania.com/

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