Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen

We phoned with our friend, legendary #JudasPriest founding guitarist #KKDowning about making the list of 16 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2020 class.

#TMZ is reporting guitar great #EddieVanHalen is battling throat cancer. We look at what mainstream publications are reporting after a series of recent rumors about his health.

It’s been 25 years since #Queensryche changed form with #PromisedLand. We look back at some of our favorite tracks. Also, we’re starting a new series on what makes a rock logo so iconic. We begin with #AC/DC, #VanHalen and #KISS. But first...Dave Kinchen has some news! Click the link to hear what it’s all about.

#Toto mainman and lifelong friend of the #VanHalen brothers #SteveLukather talks to #EddieTrunk about the health rumors surrounding #EddieVanHalen. Also, we have thoughts on those unique reaction videos where modestly known producers and music teachers evaluate legendary artists and performances.

Another sad loss in the classic rock world with the death of #Cream drummer #GingerBaker at age 80. We look back on his whirlwind life and great contributions to music. Also learning of original #LynyrdSkynyrd and #.38Special bassist #LarryJunstrom’s passing today. RIP to both giants!

More highlights from #WRIF-FM #Detroit’s interview with #DavidLeeRoth. Also, we look back on the #KISS Symphony project.

We are digging into a late-breaking interview #VanHalen frontman #DavidLeeRoth did with #WRIF rock radio in #Detroit where he says “Van Halen is finished.” Plus, #AliceInChains releases their landmark album “Dirt” 27 years ago, and #Cream’s #GingerBaker is in good spirits after becoming critically ill.

Sad news for #MetallicA fans as #JamesHetfield enters rehab to treat addiction, forcing the band to cancel their tour of #Australia and #NewZealand. Also, titan metal defender #DeeSnider blasts the #NFL for lacking heavy rock music at games after #JenniferLopez and #Shakira are named for the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow.

Our good friend, founding #JudasPriest guitarist #KKDowning checks in to talk #MegaPriest event with #Megadeth’s #DavidEllefson and friends. Plus, #SammyHagar promises free concerts to make up for canceled #HighTide beach party.

We’re taking the last weekend of summer off but we’ve got some killer shows planned for the week ahead. Check out what we’ll be talking about!

We are learning more about #Cars legend #RicOcasek’s final hours. Also, #RodStewart says he’s in the clear following a prostate cancer diagnosis. #KKDowning will jam with #RipperOwens and others, and #DavidLeeRoth on #EddieVanHalen’s health...sort of. We are looking at a new Roth interview that is raising questions in #VanHalen fandom.

It was a tough weekend for us rock fans with the deaths of #RicOcasek of #TheCars and #EddieMoney happening within days of each other. We remember both legends, and we have part 2 of our interview with iconic hitmaker #DesmondChild.

Legendary hitmaker to the stars #DesmondChild talks exclusively with Dave Kinchen about his upcoming album #DesmondChildLive (released Oct. 25th), along with writing smash hits with #BonJovi; #KISS, #Aerosmith and many more. Enjoy!

Here is our preview of Dave Kinchen’s interview with legendary Grammy-winning hit songwriter #DesmondChild, who has written with #BonJovi, #KISS, #Aerosmith, #Cher and many more. Enjoy!

After days of speculation, #Tool knocks off #TaylorSwift for the number one #Billboard album spot. We break it all down, including a bizarre mini-culture war that’s broken out between #Tool fans and #Swifties. Also, #MetallicA does #S&M again and we talk the latest in the world of vinyl with Dan at #RepoRecords in #Philadelphia.

A shocking story out of an #IronMaiden concert where a fan gets beat up. Singer #BruceDickinson goes off on the venue and security. We’ve got a link to the audio. Also, #RobHalford is doing a #Christmas album, with several new tracks. Finally, we are talking more about how rock stars have embraced social media, and how it brings them closer to us fans. Enjoy!

Ever wonder what #BruceSpringsteen’s #EStreet drummer #MaxWeinberg thought of his son drumming for #Slipknot? We’re looking at a new interview an outlet did with #JayWeinberg that has a rather funny answer. Also, we’re talking about some modern classic rock supergroups that may leave you astonished.

It had to come at some point, but yes we are here. It’s the unofficial end of summer. We’re talking up some of the best summer rock concerts and even #MadeInAmerica (with little to no rock, but that’s okay). Also, #PaulStanley takes on gun control after the #Odessa shooting. We look at politics on both sides of the guitar...or aisle.

It’s a full show, kicking off with our review of #Tool’s long-awaited new album #FearInoculum. Dave finds it absolutely mind-blowing; both musically and lyrically, but don’t think that would be a typical review! Also, #DefinitelyMaybe by #Oasis turns 25 this week, and what would have happened if #PaulRodgers joined #DeepPurple instead of #DavidCoverdale? Lastly, some members of #Congress want a full investigation into #LiveNation and the ticketing industry. Where might this go?

It’s part 2 of our exclusive interview with famed drummer #AntonFig. Here he talks about his memories as part of the house band for the “#LateShow With #DavidLetterman”, plus his advice for drummers starting out today.