Just posted: Michael Schenker on This Weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 286 - On A Mission

A couple of returning guests this week. First off we had the pleasure of talking with Michael Schenker ( michaelschenkerhimself.com/ ) again right before he heads off to do Michael Schenker Fest at Sweden Rock. We discuss guitars, the future, the past, and of course the great new Temple of Rock release “On A Mission. Live in Madrid”. 

Also back this week is Fang VonWrathenstein from Lords of The Trident ( lordsofthetrident.com/ ) giving us an update on all things LOTT including a some talk about the "interesting" Beyonce cover below

Track of the week Static Renegade is from the new release “Lost in The Volume” from past guest 3D in Your Face ( 3dinyourface.com/ )

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Just posted: Joel McIver is our guest on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 264 - McIver Alive V

Joel McIver helps us wrap up 2015 by making his fifth appearance on Focus on Metal. Joel chimes in on his thoughts on the year in metal and also lets us know what's going on in the land of McIver. Find out what he's up to at http://www.joelmciver.co.uk/ Besides his fine books Joel is also a driving force behind Bass Guitar magazine which you can find on the web at bassguitarmagazine.com

I'm sure that even Joel would agree that the single biggest impact of 2015 is the recent death of the legendary Lemmy. It's a massive blow to music, metal and the next generation of bass players that will never get to see (and feel) how bass can truly drive the bus.

Big thanks to all of you for a great 2015 and we look forward to a most metal 2016. No new show next week but we'll be embarking on the 2016 edition of Focus on Metal the week after with a massive music episode.

Get the this episode from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, or on iTunes.

You can hear us Tuesdays on Platinum Rock Radio and be sure to check their schedule because we usually get a repeat run during the week.

You can hear us every Wednesday on these great stations:
Pure Rock Radio & Metal World Radio

Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites.

Focus on Metal is damn proud to be part of The Blast Syndicate. You can get this show as well as many other kick ass metal podcasts by clicking the link below.

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

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT launch Patreon crowd soucing campaign / Announce Re:Quests EP

After a successful opening slot as special guests of Steel Panther in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, metal conquistadors LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are celebrating by launching their brand new Patreon pledge campaign!

Lords of the Trident vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein has checked in with the following metal news flash:

As many of you know, the music industry has changed drastically over the past 15 years. Gone are the days of gold-plated-shark-tank-bars and artists actually making a living after signing a record deal. A Patreon campaign seeks to change that situation by cutting out the middle man – the record company – entirely.

Fans of the band pledge a monthly donation, and in return, get awesome Patreon-only rewards! What kind of rewards, you may ask? All SORTS of cool stuff, including Patreon-exclusive shirts, behind-the-scenes content, and a invite to a yearly Patreon-backer-only private concert!

And if you pledge the $5 level or more before 12/25, you’ll get a FREE MP3 copy of our latest EP: re:Quests, the Kickstarter Covers EP!

This EP will be released on Christmas Day, but if you want to hear it before the release date, pledge to our Patreon and you’ll receive it right away!

We want to stress that this is optional – pledge or not, we’re still going to continue to make the most metal music you’ve ever heard. But if you want to help us take Lords to the next level – more music, more videos, more everything – please consider donating to our campaign.

Thank you!! Whether or not you choose to pledge, we want to thank all of you for supporting us over the past seven years. It’s amazing fans like you that keep the Lords going – THANK YOU!

Lords of the Trident Patreon pledge campaign link

Lords of the Trident Patreon video link

Upcoming Lords of the Trident battles:

12/12/15 - Wisconsin Brewing Company - Madison, Wisconsin
1/2/16 - Mead & Metal Fest (High Noon Saloon) - Madison, Wisconsin
1/22/16 - TBA - Indianapolis, Indiana
1/23/16 - Powerfest V (Madison Theatre) - Covington, Kentucky
2/19/16 - The Elbo Room - Chicago, Illinois
3/18/16 - The Frequency - Madison, Wisconsin
3/19/16 - Izzy's - Berlin, Wisconsin

Official Lords of the Trident website

Official Lords of the Trident Facebook page