Cutter's Rockcast

Atreyu at this point are the elder statesmen of metal-core and they're embracing it. That doesn't mean they are slowing down, in fact you could make the argument that Atreyu are busier and more relevant now then ever before. With a new album coming out next Friday called The End is Not the End, the old school has met the new school. On top of that a tour with the most influential band in modern heavy music, Sevendust, kicks off this week. It's good to be in Atreyu right now, let's find out more from lead singer Brandon Saller. 

It's not just a fun band name named after a Rob Zombie song, Living Dead Girl are the real deal. Molly Rennick is the lead singer and mastermind behind the horror themed metal band and she's all in 110%. After gaining some steam with their 2021 album Exorcism they are back with their 2nd efford, an album called Conspiracy. You do get what expect, but plus a lot more. They are heavy, Molly screams her ass off, but also sings her ass off. Time to introduce you to your new favorite horror themed metal band, Living Dead Girl. 

When you start a band, you have a certain number of goals you'd like to hit. Get a deal, record a record, go on tour, rinse and repeat. The ultimate goal is to just make a living doing what you love. For Matt Brandyberry, it's not enough. Matt wants to win the Super Bowl of rock music, but what is that? He explains, along with a preview of the new From Ashes to New album called Reflections, due out on April 17th. 

After 2 top 20 rock singles and a couple amazing tours, the Canadian based (even though Jake lives in Detroit now) rap influenced hard rock band Autumn Kings are back with new music! "Gone, Gone, Gone" was co-written by Charlie Scene of Hollywood Undead and Jake says it's their heaviest song yet. Let's make Jake explain himself right now on Cutter's Rockcast.

Brian and Ruben from the Austin based metal band Bridges Ablaze join me because why not. We are all about introducing new music on this podcast and via my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown, and it doesn't get any newer than this. While the band has existed for a few years, it's really just been these two menacing guitar players, writing, recording, and playing their way into the hearts of Texas metal fans. They don't sound like Pantera though, it's progressive leaning metal core with some classic rock sensiblitly thrown in. Let's get an introduciton to Bridges Ablaze, and please go listen to some of their music. 

20 years ago the Salt Lake City, Utah based band Royal Bliss put out their debut album, then the economy crashed and the upward trajactory of the band was put on hold. A couple more albums and a ton of touring saw the band hitting on all gears 10 years ago when after a couple top 20 singles and a ton more touring the pandemic hit, and everything got put on hold again. Here in early 2026 Royal Bliss are at again, fingers crossed nothing crazy happens this time. Lead singer Neal Middleton is here to debut the new song "By My Side" and tell some stories. 

Twenty-six years ago, I was a few months into my first ever radio gig. Tweny-six years ago, Papa Roach were putting out their second full-length album and first to be released on a major label called Infest. Not too long after that, I met Jacoby while doing radio stuff, and he was doing press, and we've stayed in touch ever since. So when Papa Roach, who are fresh off the biggest year of their carreer released a new song, I reached out and said let's chat for my show The Cutting Edge Countdown and for this podcast Cutter's Rockcast. There's a lot to celebrate if you're Jacoby Shaddix, and new music is only part of it.*photo credit for this episode belongs to Decker from Razor 94.4/1047*

Dameon and his brother Gabe Aranda started their band as teenages in Oklahoma City officially in 2001. The two musicians/song writers hit their stride a few years later amazing a few top 20 rock radio hits, and even giving a song to Kelly Clarkson before taking some time off shortly before the pandemic. A few years later Aranda are back with new music and a full push to allow you to hear it, and touring later this year. Dameon digs into the history of the band and what it takes to be a powerful musician this week on the Rockcast.New Aranda song "You Don't Wanna Know" is available now with a new album called Are you Not Entertained? is due out this spring. 

Megadeth just released their 17th studio album, but unfortunately it's their last. Dave Mustaine says this is it for Megadeth music, so this week on the Rockcast, we find out why, as the legendary Dave Mustaine joins me and my morning show co-host Laura Lee for a conversation about going out on top, stories of the past, health concerns, and what it takes to be in a 40 plus year succesful band. Megadeth's self-titled album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and features his version of the Metallica classic "Ride The Lightning," co-written by Dave Mustaine. 

At the end of the 1990s Brother Cane, after three number one rock singles, the broke up. 26 years later they are back! Founder, guitarist, and singer Damon Johnson caught up with us about the comeback of Brother Cane and why playing guitar for Lynyrd Skynyrd helped make it happen. New album Magnolia Medicine is due out this April

25 years ago a group of metal loving guys in Sweden formed a band with an idea to do music based on Military history, and it worked. Little did they know then that a millions of people would gravitate towards that idea. That idea is the band Sabaton. I was one of those millions of people who loved the idea and the premise, plus the music is fantastic. Pure heavy metal in every sense of the phrase. Their latest album Legends has songs based on historical military legends, like the Templars or Napoleon. There is also the song "Crossing the Rubicon" that features the help of Nothing More, giving Sabaton their first ever charted rock radio hit. Lead singer Joakim Broden joins me this week on Cutter's Rockcast and my radio show The Cutting Edge Countdown. 

In 2020, Zero 9:36 hit the rock scene running with the single "Adrenaline" and an album released in early 2021 called ...If You Don't Save Yourself. Except there was this little thing that happened called an international pandemic that shut everything down and put careers on hold. Since then Zero has been doing it his way, and he joins me to discuss just that, his take on A.I., and much, much more.Zero 9:36 They Were Always Here is available now, and more new music is coming later this year.  

Chris Kael is the bass player for Five Finger Death Punch and while they just announced a bunch of tour dates in honor of their 20th annivesary, Chris has been keeping busy as a stand up comedian and podcast host. Enter everyone's best friend, comedian Craig Gass. Craig has been able to, as a comedian, open for Metallica, Kiss, and more. His rock n' roll stories rival no one. So these two decided to start a podcast called Beardo and Wierdo, and how do you promote a new podcast? Go on other friend's podcasts. Find episodes of Beardo and Wierdo on YouTube and anywhere you get podcasts.You know where to find Five Finger Death Punch

Story of the Year put out their debut album Page Avenue in 2003 and helped changed the rock and roll landscape. The songs "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day" are legendary in the alt-rock world. From there the band exisited until it didn't, and then it did again. Right now the band themselves might be at their creative best and founding member and guitarist Ryan Phillips joins us to talk new music, skateboarding, and rocking in your 40s. Plus real talk too. The new song "Gasoline" is availble now, while the new album A.R.S.O.N. is due out in February. 

Her name is Amanda Lyberg and she's got things to say. Amanda is the lead singer of Eva Under Fire and while you might be thinking "wait, isn't her name Eva Marie?" well, it was. Or, at least that's what they wanted you to believe. Who's they? Lets answer that question and more on this week's episode of Cutter's Rockcast. New Eva Under Fire song "Awakening" is out now.

Wolfgang Van Halen is the frontman, guitarist, drummer, bassist and songwriter for the band Mammoth. Yes he plays all the instruments on their albums, Mammoth III just came out. On stage though Wolfgang has a plethra of amazing musicians backing him up. Myles Kennedy is the lead singer of Alter Bridge who's new album AB is due out in January. He's also the lead singer for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. When he's not busy with those projects he has is own solo band. Mammoth are on tour until mid December with Myles opening up the shows and I had the pleasure of joining them on a recent tour stop that ended with a conversation in Myles' dressing room with both of them. 

Dripping rock and roll by way of Long Island, Des Rocs and his guitar are here to stay. If you missed my last conversation with Des we get into his history, this time we're digging into his sound and to what his musical idenity is. He has a new song called "This Land" which is the theme to the new Borderlands 4 Video Game, and that is launching a whole new album due out sometime next year.

It's been a hell of ride this past year for the band The Funeral Portrait. One of 2025's bands on the rise for sure. Lead singer Lee Jennings is back to revisit the past year as we look forward to what's on the horizon for this Atlanta based band. That includes a new live album due out in January! 

Guitar great Mark Tremonti is back on the show this week to discuss all things Alter Brdige. Yes a little Creed and Tremonti talk as well, but we can't sleep on the fact that the band Alter Bridge just put out on the heaviest and most heavy metal things at rock radio in years. Their new album will be self-titled and it hits January 9th. I'll ask about new Creed music as well.Mark's daughter Stella has become an inspiration for many and we'll get into some details about his fight to help Down Syndrome, and how important it is. 

Adam DeGraide started a project with Dameon and Gabe from Aranda called ADAM Music Project, a music project where all the songs are based on video games and video game themes. Yes for this nerds need to unite! We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week.