Episode 477 - Tommy Victor (Prong)

In this episode David Ellefson returns to the podcast. David talks about Back to the Beginning, working with Mike Bordin, his upcoming Bass Warrior European tour playing Countdown to Extinction, Kings of Thrash, his love for Fred Aching (ep 453), Jeff Young, Chuck Behler, playing defense for Marty Friedman, the upcoming Metal Allegiance gig, Mike Portnoy, Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath, Chaz Leon, the sound the new version of Metal Church has created, Ken Mary, Brian Allen, Kurdt Vanderhoof, his early days prior to Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, Megadeth's sound shifting in the 90's, Clash of the Titans, and a ton more! Thanks for listening! #podcast #allkillernofiller #megadeth This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard. 

In this episode Tommy Victor returns to the podcast. Tommy talks about Prong's new s/t album (out now), the band's heavy output in the 2010s, working with Napalm Records, Cleansing, Danzig, Tyler Bogliole, songwriting, John Tempesta, White Zombie, the Giglo Beach Killer, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard. 

In this episode Kenny Hickey returns to the podcast. Kenny talks about Silvertomb's 2nd album (out Nov 13), his personal struggles while writing the album, vivid dreams, the influence of Pink Floyd on the album, Joseph James, Sun Don't Shine, the greatness of Kirk Windstein, Type O's upcoming live album, the battle between Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple for Type O members, Peter Steele, how well he knows Johnny Kelly in a live setting, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Brian Tarquin joins the podcast. Brian talks about his new album "Tyranny of Tone", Joe Satriani's influence on him, working with Gary Hoey, Brian Rappaport, Bumblefoot, adapting his writing for each guest, Steve Hackett's contribution, naming instrumental music,Joe Deninzon, forthcoming new age music with Hal Lindes (ex Dire Straits), recording analog to reach the purest sound, composing music for TV, the California Fire Foundation, Karen Briggs, Gus G, and a ton more.  Thanks for listening, and please share! This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard. 

In this episode Michael Sweet returns to the podcast. Michael talks about Stryper's new album "Throne of Thorns" (out now), the Sunset Strip days, writing guitar riffs, his love for Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, Perry Richardson's contributions to Stryper, attending WASP concerts, Eddie Van Halem, Bad Company, working with Boston, Michael Schenker, the dangers of throwing bibles, possibilities of a new Sweet & Lynch album, his love for Iconic, his desire to sing less, Shark Island, and a ton more. Thanks for listening, and please share! This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Elias Soriano returns to the podcast. Elias talks about Nonpoint's 11th studio album (out Sept 18th), working with Skye of Sumo Cyco, Jaysen Zeilstra, where he get his lyrical themes from, Hed(PE) and Spineshank live, why the music landscape needs OZZfest, Phil Collins, 30 years of Nonpoint, and tons more! Thanks for checking it out, and please share! #podcast #nonpoint #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa.  Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now! Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Aamir Sayed joins the podcast. Aamir talks about Unknown's new album, "Graveyard of Empires" (out sept 4th), how it was a more collaborative effort than their debut, Matt Fisher's vocals and writing style, working with Nicky Bellmore, bringing middle eastern themes into their music, where he gets inspiration for the themes of their songs,Iron Maiden, Ritchie Blackmore, and a ton more! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #theunknown #allkillernofiller #heavymetal   This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!   This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details.   This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa. Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now!   Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Kendra and Cristy of Rocklahna Bitches join the podcast. We talk about the beginnings of ROK Bitches, how it has transformed over the years, becoming an official Rocklahoma sponsor, the campground activities to look forward to in 2026, Sober activities in the ROK campgrounds, all that free merch, Cristy's guitars, Cancer Sucks, Doug Burgess, IDL Ballroom, Lynn Hernandez and Tulsa Rocks, Godsmack, Redneck Bitcches (the counterpart for the 'Born & Raised' festival), Slayer, Marilyn Manson, and a ton more in this preview of the 19th edition of Rocklahoma on the 20th anniversary. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #rocklahoma #allkillernfiller  This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa.  Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now! Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Ryan O'Keeffe joins the podcast. Ryan talks about Airbourne's self-titled 6th album, writing with Bryan Adams, learning from Mutt Lange, recording on the Neve equipment used by AC/DC, contacting Lemmy, Malcolm Young, The Poor, Midnight Oil, HellFest, winning over an EDM crowd, and a lot more!    This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa.  Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now! Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode Jason returns to the podcast to help Trent do a track by track lookback at Type O Negative's 4th album, that was released on Aug 20, 1996. The evolving sound, the pop direction, the songs, and so much more as we take a deep dive into this classic Type O Negative album. Which 2 songs do we think could have been combined? What did a teenagger think about Peter Steele's lyrics? What song was Trent blaring at the University of Oklahoma while Jason was calling in sick to go buy the album? All this and more - dive in (to the Red Water) now. Thanks for listening, and please share! #typeonegative #octoberrust #allkillernofiller #heavymetal #gothmetal This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, Rocklahoma, and more!  This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. Native owned, and a female tattoo artist in house. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Rocklahoma Bitches! Rocklahoma Bitches have been supporting Rocklahoma every year since 2011. Cristy and Kendra have become synonymous with the party both in the campgrounds and inside the venue at ROK. They give away (never charge) an abundant amount of their merch, they MC major campground events, bid on charity guitar auctions, and have become a yearly sponsor of the Cancer Sucks benefit concert in Tulsa.  Join their FB group and follow the Rockbitch page now! Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.