Episode 1: The Story of Wax Audio

In this solo episode, Tom welcomes back renowned producer & engineer Terry Manning for another deep dive into his storied career. As Led Zeppelin toured the U.S. in 1970, it was Manning who masterfully mixed their seminal "Led Zeppelin III." Shortly after, a young Billy Gibbons soon sought Manning's expertise. The partnership saw ZZ Top's sound transform from the raw blues-rock of "Tres Hombres" to the groundbreaking "Eliminator”. Manning was an integral member of the crew that launched ZZ Top into the stratosphere and beyond. Ever wondered how that little ol’ band from Texas metamorphosed from a humble blues trio into a space-age, synth-boogie sensation? Then you’ll want to hear this great conversation with a genuine music legend.Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

In the 1980s, there were three residential studios that were among the greatest the world has ever known - A.I.R. Montserrat, Le Studio, outside of Montreal, and Compass Point Studios in The Bahamas. These three incredible studios all had several things in common. They were all in idyllic and secluded locations. They all helped to create the music that defined an era. And they were all ultimately abandoned, with only the ghosts of the music and memories that were made there, echoing within their forgotten and decaying walls. In this - the second of two episodes - we tell the tale of Compass Point Studios and speak with Terry Manning, the man who ran it for almost 20 years, about some of the many artists who worked there, the music they made, and the shocking story of why it too became a ghost studio. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

In the 1980s, there were three residential studios that were among the greatest the world has ever known - A.I.R. Montserrat, Le Studio, outside of Montreal, and Compass Point Studios in The Bahamas. These three incredible studios all had several things in common. They were all in idyllic and secluded locations. They all helped to create the music that defined an era. And they were all ultimately abandoned, with only the ghosts of the music and memories that were made there, echoing within their forgotten and decaying walls. In this - the first of two episodes - we tell the tales of A.I.R. Montserrat and Le Studio - how they started, what happened there, and the lonely fates that befell them. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

If you’re anything like us, when your high school history teacher was talking about ancient Egypt you were artfully scratching the logo of your favourite band into your desk and wistfully looking out the window and daydreaming of the next time you could ROCK! But our good friend Alex Cook was capable of both rocking and learning at the same time. Fast forward over 30 years and Alex is now a historian at the Australian National University. And still, like us, a huge Iron Maiden fan. Join us as we sit down with Alex and take a trip through history, from the age of the dinosaurs to the Battle of Britain. The History of The World…according to Iron Maiden. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

Van Halen were a band often criticised for not maintaining their legacy. In the last 25 years of their career they released just three studio albums. And they never put out any compilations of previously unreleased material (out-takes, demos, rarities, etc). But the fact is, a wealth of unreleased material exists online. So much so that even as die-hard fans ourselves, we’ve often felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of demos, live bootlegs and leaked studio work available. It’s taken us until now to sift through it and put it all in context. And now, we share that journey with you. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

AC/DC. Def Leppard. Bryan Adams. Foreigner. The Cars. Shania Twain. The Boomtown Rats. City Boy. Billy Ocean. Michael Bolton. The Corrs. Nickelback. Maroon 5. Muse. Lady Gaga. Tina Turner. Celine Dion. Backstreet Boys. Britney Spears. What do all these artists have in common? One of the music industry’s most enigmatic figures - Robert John “Mutt” Lange - among the world's best selling and most influential, yet publicity-shy record producers. In this, the second of two episodes, we take an in-depth look at the second half of his career. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

AC/DC. Def Leppard. Bryan Adams. Foreigner. The Cars. Shania Twain. The Boomtown Rats. City Boy. Billy Ocean. Michael Bolton. The Corrs. Nickelback. Maroon 5. Muse. Lady Gaga. Tina Turner. Celine Dion. Backstreet Boys. Britney Spears. What do all these artists have in common? One of the music industry’s most enigmatic figures - Robert John “Mutt” Lange - among the world's best selling and most influential, yet publicity-shy record producers. In this, the first of two episodes, we take an in-depth look at the first half of his career. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow

In our very first episode we go all the way back to where it started and talk with Tom about the lifetime of influences and experiences that have gone into making the Wax Audio mashups. And, of course, we listen to and talk about a lot of his best work. Welcome to the Wax Audio Show… Join us on our website - www.waxaudio.net/waxaudioshow - and in the Wax Audio Show Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/waxaudioshow