2020: The Year in Interviews

For such a shit year this was for live shows, it was a great and fun year for me and the podcast.  This year I had a vast array of artists to talk to, and a lot of them were first time conversations.

Just a few of the newest victims were Lykantropi, Kyle Thomas of Exhorder, Grim Reaper vocalist/songwriter Steve Grimmett, Fran from Wucan, and I even had the pleasure of having a great chat with legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno.  2020 even saw a few who were gluttons for punishment.  Coming back for more was Skid Row drummer Rob Hammersmith, Venom/Venom Inc. bassist/vocalist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan, and the legendary and always classy Geoff Tate.

I have to pinch myself nearly every day to make sure I am not dreaming.  Getting to speak with some of my childhood favorites and current favorites is something I don’t take lightly.  The dork kid (and adult) in me loves having the opportunity to talk one on one with these artists and create a casual conversation with them instead of just a generic kind of Q&A session.

As with every year, I’m sure there were some podcast episodes that you missed or didn’t know even went down.  With that being said, I have compiled all of the podcasts from 2020 here.  I hope you will enjoy them and please feel free to let me know what you think of them.

Episode 50: Paul Di’Anno (legendary former vocalist of Iron Maiden)

Episode 51: Siena Root

Episode 52: Richie Kotzen

Episode 53: Marq Torien (BulletBoys)

Episode 54: Geoff Tate

Episode 55: Jodi Cachia (King Diamond)

Episode 56: Troy Marks (Razor White/No Idea)

Episode 57: Kasper Eriksson (Hallas)

Episode 58: Johanna & Nicke (Lucifer)

Episode 59: Tim Smith (Jellyfish/The Lickerish Quartet)

Episode 60: Kyle Thomas (Exhorder/Trouble)

Episode 61: Steve Grimmett (Grim Reaper)

Episode 62: Heavy Metal Lunch Reunion (featuring James)

Episode 63: Twin Temple

Episode 64: Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)

Episode 65: Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row)

Episode 66: Martin Östlund (Lykantropi)

Episode 67: Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (Venom Inc)

Episode 68: Fran Tobolsky (Wucan)

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Don

I have been running this blog since 2009. AKA as the Great Southern Brainfart, Southeast of Heaven is my baby now and forever. I’ve had my ups and downs with bands over the years but they are all great experiences and memories. My Swedish friend Charlie said once, “Don is known for being one of the meanest bastards in American rock journalism.” It’s nice to be loved.

I also once took a shit in Anthrax’s dressing room toilet and didn’t flush.

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