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USED BIN RADIO: ERIC AVERY in the Bin

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:19:27 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO April 10th, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome original JANE’S ADDICTION bassist, ERIC AVERY into the Bin. Currently touring with SHIRLEY MANSON and GARBAGE, ERIC’s got lots to discuss… and there’s “Nothing Shocking” about that. We’ll also delve into the latest details on the forthcoming MARILLION “Sounds That Can’t Be Made” and RUSH “Clockwork Angels” releases, get road updates from the VAN HALEN tour and explore the oft maligned TONY MARTIN era of the SABBATH back catalog. If you’re ready to submerse yourself in musical chat (or just like chatting about the music of IQ’s Subterannea) then this is the show for you.

USED BIN RADIO: MIKE PORTNOY in the Bin

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:44:58 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO April 3rd, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD have landed the big one… yes, its all been leading up to this… an evening with the legendary MIKE PORTNOY. With a massive body of work, including DREAM THEATER, ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and a myriad of epic projects, MIKE joins the boys in the USED BIN to discuss his latest “FLYING COLORS” release. A stunning collection of hook-filled pop, “Flying Colors” features a virtuoso lineup of NEAL MORSE, STEVE MORSE, DAVE LARUE and CASEY MCPHERSON. This is one you don’t wanna miss.

USED BIN RADIO: Nineteen Eighty Four

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:29:19 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO March 27th, 2012. This week on the Used Bin Radio Show… its 1 9 8 4 . No really…. It is. Join JOE and BRAD as they throw on their rugby pants and flip up their colars on their pink polo T’s for a night totally awesomeness.

USED BIN RADIO: PAUL GILBERT in the Bin

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:05:58 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO March 20th, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome legendary Guitar virtuoso PAUL GILBERT into the Used Bin studio. From his Metal roots with RACER X, the chart-topping hits of MR. BIG and his catalog of dynamic solo projects there’s lots to discuss. Currently, PAUL is gearing up for his first annual GREAT GUITAR ESCAPE WEEKEND in July, a six-string summit of hands-on lessons, workshops and musical instruction, and we’ll discuss the details of how you can get involved. Also, Brad and Joe will recap their late night of rockin’ with GUNS N’ ROSES at AXL’s L.A. homecoming shows on the Sunset Strip. If you love it ~LOUD~, you won’t wanna miss this big night of fun.

USED BIN RADIO: Amy Updates & Jolly Drops

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:47:13 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO March 13th, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD catch y’all up on all the latest in the world of musical happenings. We’ll discuss the loss of both RONNIE MONTROSE and DAVY JONES this week and pay homage. We’ll discuss some new music “drops” from HALESTORM and ARENA. We’ll discuss the state of Metal and the ROADRUNNER RECORDS roster with the return of AMY SCIARETTO to the bin. It’s a full night of goodness… Join us.

USED BIN RADIO: GLENN HUGHES… Sensitive Guy

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:35:42 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO March 6th, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome back the legendary GLENN HUGHES back into the ‘Bin. Currently on tour in Russia, the iconic Voice of DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE and so many more projects than mere mortals could cram in, GLENN checks in to catch us up. And he’s a sensitive guy… With the release of the BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 2CD set “LIVE OVER EUROPE” and his explosive new autobiography, “Deep Purple & Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star“, there’s a lot to discuss. Also on tap: a recap of THE OSCARS, details of the recent L.A. appearance of ANN WILSON and HEART and a laundry list of discs you should be listening to. It’s a lot to digest, but you won’t need a calculator to enjoy it.

USED BIN RADIO: Hearts & Rainbows & ALEX GROSSI

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:16:07 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO February 28th, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD delve into some recent developments in the music world, to discuss the IRON MAIDEN 2012 tour revisiting the “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” period, the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of revolving singers in YES and the epic lineup for this summer’s SONISPHERE FESTIVAL lineup. Also, a candid chat with ALEX GROSSI, guitarist for ADLER’S APPETITE, QUIET RIOT and his latest project, HOTEL DIABLO. USED BIN listeners will want to check out their new EP, “PSYCHO CALIFORNIA” and rock out. It’s a big night of hearts… and rainbows… a little somethin’ special for the boys.

USED BIN RADIO: Grammy Recap & CHIP Z’NUFF

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:49:05 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO February 21st, 2012. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD are back from their trek to the 54th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS in Los Angeles and are ready to give you their first hand account and recap. Whether you tuned in for the McCartney finale, TiVo’d the Whitney tributes or boycotted the Mike Love appearance, there’s lots to discuss about music’s big night. Also, a candid chat with CHIP Z’NUFF about the history, upcoming releases and current tour for pop legends ENUFF Z’NUFF. It’s a night of great tunes, great discussion and international intrigue… Don’t miss it. Respectfully.

USED BIN RADIO: A Different Kind Of Truth

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:33:17 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO February 14th, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD for some big time Valentine’s Day pageantry… and what would this special occasion be without a massive friendly… So if you’re seething with vital hormonal secretions, like we are, over the long awaited release of VAN HALEN’s “A Different Kind of Truth“, then you’ll understand the massive gushing friendly we’ll be throwing in the general direction of Dave & Co. for this epic return to form. If you haven’t heard it yet, what are you waiting for? Tonight you’ll get a crash course in why this record is so cool and the secret origins of some of the new HALEN tunes and the archival demos they sprang from. We’ll also discuss the latest MIKE PORTNOY project, FLYING COLORS, concert reviews of TOOL, GHOST and SCALE THE SUMMIT and a full evening of musical goodness. No date for Valentines?… Then join us for a warm and fuzzy evening of friendlies, choogles, and a hooker with a penis. Respectfully.

USED BIN RADIO: Keep On Chooglin’

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:14:24 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO February 7th, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD for a big night of full choogle rock & roll discussion. Got an opinion on the VAN HALEN vs. CHOOGLEFOOT man for man (or MANFRED MAN) debate? So do we… Have a big night of celebratory chooglin’ for the February 1st INTERNATIONAL RUSH DAY (yeah, that was 2-1-12 if you did the math)? Think the chooglers in charge of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame need a reality check? Yeah, so do we. So reach down between your legs, ease the seat back and join us for a big night of chooglin’… You’ll be glad you did.

EXTREME VELOCITY: AL ATKINS

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:23:37 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 14th, 2012. A totally speed infused set list on this episode of Extreme Velocity. The Pace car is set with music from TRIVIUM, AC/DC, REV THEOTY, ANTHRAX, CYCLE OF PAIN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and a shitload more. On this version of The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT Matty interviews the founding member of JUDAS PRIEST – AL ATKINS. Matty and Al discuss Al’s vast history within the music industry and his new project – THE ATKINS/MAY PROJECT (with PAUL MAY).

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 01/13/2012

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:05:59 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 13th/2012. Another music packed FRIDAY NIGHT with MATTY GRANT with music from the likes of AL ATKINS, HELLYEAH, AUTHORITY ZERO, MOTLEY CRUE and REHAB. Take a Trip BACK TO 1977 with TRIUMPH, UFO and RAM JAM. Matty lets loose on his RANT focused towards friendships, relationships and the rumors that follow breakups. The METALLICA Power Set is rolling with another 25 minutes of MATTYALLICA !!!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 01/12/2012

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:50:52 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 12th 2012. We Start off this week’s show with the new track from VAN HALEN, music from PROJECT MARS, ATREYU, CHILDREN OF BODOM, TOOL, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BLACK SABBATH and Much More- Take a Trip BACK TO 1985 with ZZ TOP, ACCEPT, DOKKEN and RATT. A definite METALLICA Power Set that kicks your ass for a straight 25 Minutes.

EXTREME VELOCITY: 01/07/2012

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:29:41 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 7th, 2012. Extreme Velocity is back for 2012 with a vengeance spewing music over the airwaves from the like of PANTERA, WAYNE STATIC, BILLY TALENT, JOE THRASHER, RAMMSTEIN, ORCUS and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. Matty Rolls back The METAL ROLL-BACK WHEEL during this episode of EV and lets us have a taste of some of the classic speeding tunes from TED NUGENT, KISS, NAZARETH and UFO.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 01/06/2012

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:07:01 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 6th/2012. The first edition of the 2012 FRIDAYS NIGHTS show kicks off with music from VOLBEAT, GLENN TIPTON, DISTURBED, IRON MAIDEN and more. The METAL ROLL-BACK WHEEL lands on 1985 with music from RATT, W.A.S.P. and ZZ TOP. Fridays are nothing without Matty’s RANT – this week he blows off some steam on the idiots walking beside his car during Slushy conditions and expecting not to get sprayed…DUH!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 01/05/2012

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:53:41 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 5th 2012. The start of 2012 is blown into the musical waves with Matty Grant as your guide, as he starts off your new year with music from KORN, SKILLET, GODSMACK, EDGES OF SEVEN, FIGHT, TRIVIUM and many more. The METAL ROLL-BACK WHEEL lands on 1981 with music from AC/DC, SAMMY HAGAR, RUSH and DEF LEPPARD. Matty throws in another awesome 18 minute METALLICA Power Set too!!

USED BIN RADIO: The NAMM Show Recap

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:17:51 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 31st, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD for a full recap of the biggest music industry event of the year, The 2012 NAMM Show. All the performances, jams, equipment demos, technological developments and rock star sightings on the convention center floor… we’ll bring you up to speed. Plus, our ongoing discussion of the latest VAN HALEN news, some serious AOR leanings, Jellyfish fanboy gushings and breaking news on Music of the Elder. Grampa… where’d ya put yer chips? It just doesn’t get much more epic-er than this folks.

USED BIN RADIO: The Big Drum-Off Show

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:06:37 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 24th, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD for a big night of tune talk. Think RADIOHEAD is just way too intelligent for mere mortals? Join our cult of rebellion. Think the TORIES should have been bigger? You’re in the right place. Also a full recap of the annual GUITAR CENTER Drum-Off competition, the MIKE PORTNOY set and the star-studded lineup of all-star percussionists. Want to sit front row on the next VAN HALEN tour? We’ll tell ya how. All this and lots of helpful tips, like how to peel off and replace the stickers from a Rubik’s Cube instead of actually solving the puzzle. Respectfully.

USED BIN RADIO: The New VH…Respectfully

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:52:34 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 17th, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they discuss the new VAN HALEN single,”TATTOO“, the look of the new video and details of the upcoming album and tour. Respectfully. Also a run-down of the less than titilating line-up for COACHELLA 2012, a discussion of some of the greatest records never released and Joe’s new obsession with BEND SINISTER. Respectfully. Then our featured guest, JULIE SLICK, virtuoso bassist of the ADRIAN BELEW BAND, discusses the Kickstarter Campaign for her upcoming solo project, TERROIR, and how you can get involved (and maybe get her to cook for you). Respectfully.

USED BIN RADIO: Who’s on Tour in 2012

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:36:13 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 10th, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they discuss the VAN HALEN club gig in NYC to kick off their upcoming tour. Look at all the people here tonight! And speaking of tours, let’s delve into some of the acts coming to an arena near you in the coming year. Also, an in-studio appearance by CYBELE (aka OPETHFAN11) to keep the discussion lively, an rare live RUSH track for the diehards, the requisite JUDE LAW accolades and lots and lots of talk about tunes. Hop on board the USED BIN Choo-Choo and koin us for the ride…

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 01/13/2012

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:39:47 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Jan. 13th and again on Sunday Jan. 15th, 2012. On this edition we hear new albums by WITHIN TEMPTATION and AUTUMN along with tunes from BARE INFINITY, BENIGHTED SOUL, THE MURDER OF MY SWEET, ANTALGIA and more.

USED BIN RADIO: The Jude Law Show

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:29:17 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO January 3rd, 2012. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they re-cap some of the year’s musical and cinematic highlights and inadvertently uncover the Bruthaman’s “bro-mance” with JUDE LAW. Also, a full review of the recent, Los Angeles stop of AXL’s ‘Chinese Democracy‘ GUNS ‘N ROSES tour and setlist highlights. Where else are you gonna hear seamless discussions of METALLICA, KATE WINSLETT, the 2012 VAN HALEN tour and NUBIAN CANUBIAN punch-lines, all in one place. Join us in the bin… you won’t regret it…

THE SHOPP: Episode 126 (Holiday Show)

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:51:02 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, December 26th, and again on Thursday December 29th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays Tracks with a “Festive” nature to keep us in the Holiday mood. Snowballs are falling with tracks from THEOCRACY “Bethlehem” - PYRAMAZE “The Birth” - NARNIA “Kings Will Come” - ANTHRIEL “Haven Of Grace” - SEVENTH WONDER “The Angelmaker” - ROB ROCK “Savior’s Call” - THEOCRACY “Rudolph Vs. Frosty” - LANCE KING “ A Sense Of Urgency” - LANCE KING “A Moment In Chiros“.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 01/06/2012

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:02:35 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Jan. 6th and again on Sunday Jan. 8th, 2012. This week host JOHN D. features new albums by XENESTHIS and MASTERCASTLE and a new single from the upcoming new release “A Tell Tale Heart” by WILDESTARR. More great female fronted rock from SHEAR, AKENTRA, WITCHBREED and HYDRIA.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: All Music, No Talk Edition

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:36:07 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Dec. 30th and again on Sunday Jan. 1st, 2012. This week host JOHN D. gives you the silent treatment as he presents a show with no interruptions, just music. We hear some of John’s favorite tunes by bands like KATRA, HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE, MORTAL LOVE, VERSA EMERGE, GALANOR, PICTURE ME BROKEN and more.

EXTREME VELOCITY: Travis Arket of Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel)

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:03:33 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 31st, 2011. The last show of 2011 for Matty Grant and he has 52 more planned for 2012 !! The last EV of this year holds music from BACK FROM ASHES, LAMB OF GOD, TED NUGENT, JUDAS PRIEST, SICK PUPPIES and ROB ZOMBIE. Matty spends over an hour in the SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT with TRAVIS ARKET from DISCOVERY CHANNEL‘s TV show DEADLIEST CATCH. Matty and Travis discuss how their friendship has grown, and literally talk about everything that Travis has done or plans to do !!! and yes — Travis is slightly CRAZY !!

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 12/30/2011

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:17:28 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 30, 2011. New Years Eve Eve !!! and Matty fills the air with sounds from AC/DC, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, MEGADETH and BUCHERRY. A Trip BACK ON THE WHEEL lands on 1973 with BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY, ZZ TOP and BUDGIE. Matty has to let loose one more time in the year 2011 — The Rant contains Matty’s advice to those drinking over the Holidays and letting them know if they cannot handle their booze to just shut their mouths! Matty ends the night with another 20 minute METALLICA Power Set.

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 12/22/2011

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:16:55 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 22nd, 2011. Another great show with MATTY GRANT and he pumps you full of great music before he leaves for N.Y. for the Christmas Season. Music ranging from VOLBEAT, and WAYNE STATIC, to CHILDREN OF BODOM, RAMMSTEIN and SALIVA. Of course Matty has the METALLICA Power Set before he leaves because he knows there will be no METALLICA played on the Xmas 8 Track Player while visiting the family. Even Matty’s Old Buddy SPURLOCK from the Nursing Home sends in his yearly Christmas Song to Share with everyone.

USED BIN RADIO: Top 10 Lists for 2011

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:06:15 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 27th, 2011. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they re-cap the year’s best tunes, treats and musical highlights with the highly anticpated TOP TEN LIST SHOW. An evening of lists (yeah, you know how we love lists around here), you’ll be treated to the boys’ personal favorites of 2011 as well as a lists from our faithful listeners. The Top Ten RELEASES; the Top Ten LIVE SHOWS; the Top Ten USED BIN RADIO GUESTS MOMENTS; we’ve got lots to discuss…. So who gets the coveted ‘Number One’ spot for the past twelve months…? Stay tuned and don’t miss a minute of the action.

USED BIN RADIO: Hall Of Fame Inductees

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:10:02 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 19th, 2011. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they discuss the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME Class of 2012 INDUCTEES. Did the Hall get it right this time? Will AXL and SLASH make nice on the big night? Will RUSH ever get recognized by this elitist institution of rock snobs? All will be revealed. Also, get all the Holiday Season info about the INSULTORS’ Last Show Ever, the METALLICA anniversary shows, our favorite CHRISTMAS ALBUMS and even a special live bonus track for our RUSH fan listener contingent. No extra charge.. Ho Ho Ho.

EXTREME VELOCITY: Mario & Vlad from Emergency Gate

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:27:43 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 17th, 2011. No Slowing Down on Extreme Velocity, even with outrageous gas prices – Matty still floors his broadcaster with music from AC/DC, MOTORHEAD, JOE THRASHER, BLACK TIDE and a 17 minute METALLICA Power Set. The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT this week features MARIO and VLAD from Germany’s EMERGENCY GATE. Matty debuts their newest EP in it’s entirety. MARIO and VLAD fill our ears with all the info EMERGENCY GATE style and even joined the fans in the Chat Room to be more Interactive with them. EMERGENCY GATE produced this new EP “REMEMBRANCE: The Early Years” as a 2011 Christmas Present for their fans !!!

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 12/16/2011

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:26:18 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 16th, 2011. It’s considered to be the 8th wonder of the world – but MATTY GRANT does it again on this version Of Friday Nights taking 2 hours and filling it completely with some of the best tracks out there. Bands like DEF LEPPARD, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, EMERGENCY GATE, IRON MAIDEN and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Matty flips his lid on this weeks Rant on *ATTITUDES* – more specifically on those who rub their shitting attitudes on others. We also spin the METAL ROLL-BACK WHEEL to land on 1990 with ALICE IN CHAINS, EXTREME, SLAUGHTER and QUEENSRYCHE.

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 12/15/2011

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:25:03 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 15th, 2011. Music from bands such as STATIC-X, JUDAS PRIEST, EXODUS, DOPE and DISTURBED help crank up MATTY’s antics once again on the episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR. 3 hours of fully tripping tunes !! Even a Trip Back with the new Metal ROLL BACK WHEEL falling on to 1973 with BUDGIE, THIN LIZZY and ZZ TOP. Matty even feels a little bit of the Christmas Spirit and plays a few of his favorite XMAS tracks. What would a show be like with Matty Grant if he did not have his METALLICA Power Set – this time for 20 minutes on his show.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 12/16/2011

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:57:32 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Dec. 16th and again on Sunday Dec. 18th, 2011. This week’s show feature new albums by NEMESEA and TRILLIUM. Host JOHN D. also plays music by BARE INFINITY, LUNATICA, EPICA, EXOTERIK, THE RAIN I BLEED and more!

USED BIN RADIO: The Queen Extravaganza

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:30 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 12th, 2011. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD as they explore the developments in the upcoming QUEEN Extravaganza. ROGER TAYLOR, himself, made his way to L.A. this week, to hold the auditions for the finalists in this band sanctioned, travelling QUEEN Tribute production. To get a unique perspective on the project we welcome one of the finalists, our pal, guitarist STEVE ZUKOWSKY, into the bin. If you’re a “Sheer Heart Attack” fanatic, prone to spontaneous outbursts of “Mustapha!” or maybe just intrigued by how such a project comes together, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss. The boys also review some of the just announced GRAMMY nominations and dissect some of the categories for your listening pleasure.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 12/09/2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:33:18 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Dec. 9th and again on Sunday Dec. 11th, 2011. This week host JOHN D. features new albums by Toronto rockers MODIFIED and Aussie alt. rock band TONIGHT ALIVE. Lots more alt. and prog. rock by HALF THE WORLD, DISEMBRACE, EARLYRISE, PICTURE ME BROKEN, ERA FOR A MOMENT and more!

EXTREME VELOCITY: John Guy from BlackBrew

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:32:34 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 10th, 2011. MATTY must have octane in his blood to keep up this pace for Extreme Velocity once again. Rippin’ music from Bands like GODSMACK, WAYNE STATIC, MEGADETH, NATIONAL DUST, MUDVAYNE, CYCLE OF PAIN, SLAYER and MASTODON. A very interactive interview during The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT with JOHN GUY from BLACKBREW. MATTY and JOHN talk about everything BLACKBREW and the new music (like “WAR“) the band has coming out.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 12/09/2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:31:06 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 9th, 2011. Another Rum infused night with Matty Grant and trippin’ music from THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND, BLACK SABBATH, PAUL DIANNO, AL ATKINS, and PANTERA. Matty delivers a full 26 minutes of Hair Raising Metal with another awesome METALLICA Set !!! A trip BACK TO 1990 – the end of the Hair Years – with SLAUGHTER, WARRANT and WINGER. Matty takes time out of his set for his WEEKLY RANT about the time of the year – especially aimed at the idiots who are still driving on the roads like it’s summertime. All this and much more, so tune in for all the music and mayhem!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 12/08/2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:30:11 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 8th, 2011. On this Episode of Friday Junior, MATTY starts the evening off with a complete TRIBUTE to DIMEBAG DARRYL including audio taken from the actual NBC News report of the tragic event. Awesome tracks from Bands such as IRON MAIDEN, RAMMSTEIN, ICED EARTH, FEUL, KORN and AC/DC. Plus, A trip BACK TO 1980 to relive some more of our hair days with DEF LEPPARD, OZZY OSBOURNE, TRIUMPH and VAN HALEN.

USED BIN RADIO: Marsha, Marsha, Marsha

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:25:41 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 5th, 2011. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD for a wacky evening of pop culture silliness. Are you more likely to go Ginger or Mary-Ann? Lucy or Ethel? Cindy, Jan or Marsha? (Or Cousin Oliver??) Oh yea, and we’ll probably talk about tunes a bit too. Morrissey just came through town during the Thanksgiving weekend carnivorous meat binge. Coincidence? Lets discuss. Also, more on the hair bands of the Sunset Strip, the magic of a good ol’ fashion arena rock sing-along and maybe a freindly or two. As our pal Ian Astbury (from Kansas City) would say, “It’s good radio… wo-man…”

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 12/02/2011

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:55:32 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Dec. 2nd and again on Sunday Dec. 4th, 2011. This week host JOHN D. spins GRIGORI 3′s new single “Inferno” and we’re introduced to the band INDIGO DARKPSYCH from Malta. The rest of the show is a mix of progressive and industrial rock with music by CLANDESTINE, KIDNEYTHIEVES, LAID 8, DHARMA, DOMENICA and more.

EXTREME VELOCITY: Jason Hobel of Back From Ashes

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:39:56 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 3rd, 2011. All pistons are firing on this edition of Extreme Velocity and they’re fueled purely with music from HELLYEAH, MEGADETH, TRIVIUM, DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, EMERGENCY GATE and MUSHROOMHEAD. The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT this week features JASON HOBEL from Phoenix, Arizona rockers BACK FROM ASHES. Matty and Jason Yack it up on everything about the band and their great music from their new CD “2 6 1” or “II VI I” a the acropolis reads on the cover.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 12/02/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 2nd, 2011. Another two hours of energetic music on a Friday Night with Matty Grant. Music ranging from KORN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, MUDVAYNE, and METALLICA, to SAVING ABEL. A small trip BACK TO 1987 with DEF LEPPARD, THE CULT, WHITESNAKE and GUNS ‘N ROSES. Matty also lets loose with his WEEKLY RANT on Ottawa Ontario Area Schools again – discussing the fact that now they are even cancelling Traditional Christmas Concerts so they can appease the minorities.

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 12/01/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO December 1st, 2011. This episode of Friday Junior is brought to you by the mass quantities of Rum that Matty may or may not have consumed = and Powered by SEPULTURA, AC/DC, WAYNE STATIC, KREATOR, MOTORHEAD and TAPROOT to just name a few. Matty also takes you for a HAIR METAL Memory lane trip BACK TO 1983 with music from MOTLEY CRUE, DEF LEPPARD and ZEBRA!

USED BIN RADIO: Return To The Sunset Strip

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 29th, 2011. This week, join your hosts JOE and BRAD go for a trip back to the 80’s to revisit the legendary SUNSET STRIP. As seasoned veterans of the golden era of Hollywood Rock, Hair Metal and Glam, the boys will give you a first hand account of the this heralded stretch of Sunset Blvd, the clubs that made it famous and the bands that rocked L.A.. Now, we’re not just talkin’ the big bands; sure there were the MOTLEYS, the POISONS and WARRANTS, but tonight we dig deeper, exploring many of the unsung bands of the era; bands that somehow slipped through the cracks. Don’t miss this action packed show, with some rare musical treats from the way-back machine along the way, as we journey from GIL TURNER’s and GAZZARRI’s to THE ROXY, THE RAINBOW, THE WHISKY and beyond…

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 11/25/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Nov. 25th and again on Sunday Nov. 27th, 2011. On this week’s show we hear tracks from the new ANCIENT BARDS album “Soulless Child”. The rest of the show is loaded with great metal from SHADOWSIDE, CRYSTAL VIPER, MAGICA, AVARIEL, SEVEN KINGDOMS, FORGOTTEN TALES and more!

EXTREME VELOCITY: Jimmy Allen of Against All Will

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:02:00 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 19th, 2011. The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT featured none other then JIMMY ALLEN, singer/guitarist for AGAINST ALL WILL and a former/founding member of PUDDLE OF MUDD! Also Tons of High Voltage Rock N’ Roll selected by Matty to keep the blood pumpin’ and the adrenaline spikin’, so tune in an get “Swept Away“!

FRIDAY NIGHT: 11/18/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 18th, 2011. Like a fine wine gets better with age, Friday Nights with Matty Grant is just more and more fun to listen to each and every week. Join Matty and his glass of Bacardi, and let him unload the righteous tunes from ALESTROM, TRIVIUM, ANTHRAX, SHINEDOWN, FIGHT, GODSMACK. Matty releases his frustrations with yet another great WEEKLY RANT on Ottawa, Ontario – City Transit Drivers who think that they can do whatever the hell they want – BUT not in Matty’s books !!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 11/17/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 17th, 2011. Another night of high energy with Matty Grant and great music from DISTURBED, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, CHILDREN OF BODOM, SLIPKNOT, SAVATAGE and of course Matty “Metallica” Grant would be neglecting his civic duties as Lars’ towelboy if he didn’t give us an awesome METALLICA set! Matty also rolls the years BACK TO 1979 with LED ZEPPELIN, MOLLY HATCHET, and SAMMY HAGAR.

USED BIN RADIO: Goldsboro, Sabbath & Axis of Evil

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 22nd, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD are ready to dissect all the NEW MUSIC they’ve been devouring lately. Been getting your METAL on? Then don’t miss out as they catch up on all the 11-11-11 HEAVY METAL DAY shenanigans; between a SABBATH reunion, a rare AXL ROSE interview and the new 11-part METAL EVOLUTION documentary on VH1, there’s a lot to discuss. The guys also discuss the recent GOLDSBORO show on the Sunset Strip and their just released CD. Good times.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 11/18/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Nov. 18th and again on Sunday Nov. 20th, 2011. On this week’s show we hear BARE INFINITY’s new EP “The Passage” as well as a mix of styles by bands like DISEMBRACE, ORESTEA, SACRAMENTO, MASTERCASTLE, ELYSION and more.

THE SHOPP: Episode 125

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:35:31 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, November 14th, and again on Thursday November 17th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays a couple tracks from his own NEW album LANCE KING “A Moment In Chiros”, plus more brand new tunes from THEOCRACY, ANDROMEDA, VANGOUGH, ANUBIS GATE, HALCYON WAY, MYRATH, PATRICK HEMER, DIVINE ASCENSION and SOULSPELL.

USED BIN RADIO: Francis Dunnery Returns!

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 15th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE & BRAD welcome the devastatingly handsome and diabolically talented FRANCIS DUNNERY back into the bin. A truly progressive artist, in the purest sense, ‘Frankie D’ continues his never-ending quest for musical transcendence on his latest effort, “Made in Space“, a radical departure from his proggy roots with IT BITES or TALL BLONDE HELLICOPTER pop stylings. Join us for an action-packed, roundtable discussion with Francis on the state of music, house concerts, vinyl fetish, vocal auto-tuning and the social implications of attempting the sexual act in 7/8ths time.

EXTREME VELOCITY: Jack Gibson of Exodus

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This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 12th, 2011. Another Episode of Extreme Velocity filled with Matty’s Style of THE NEED FOR SPEED! New music from DISTURBED and MEGADETH along with a shit load of other fast-paced trax from the likes of TESTAMENT, SICK PUPPIES, JOE SATRIANI, EMIGRATE, BLACKGUARD and TRIVIUM. The SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT featured none other then JACK GIBSON from legendary thrashers EXODUS. Jack and Matty discuss the history and present day news of the band and feature 4 awesome tracks from their latest CD!

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 11/11/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 11th, 2011. It’s The VETERAN/REMEMBRANCE DAY version of Friday Nights with Matty Grant!! Two hours of Music that fits into the Brotherhood / War genre — including music from bands such as MOTORHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, CREED, C.C.R., GODSMACK and of course METALLICA. Matty even takes a bit of time during his WEEKLY RANT to Remember The Fallen, the fighting and the families of war! He sends a special message to those out there that HAVE forgotten !!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 11/10/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 10th, 2011. Another Friday Junior reminds us of the up and coming weekend with more Explosive Rock N’ Roll!! Music from DEVILDRIVER, STONE SOUR, ACCEPT, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and much more! We took a trip BACK TO 1992 with THE BLACK CROWES, ALICE IN CHAINS, SLAUGHTER and HOUSE OF LORDS, and Matty filled the void with one of his special METALLICA sets as well.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 11/11/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Nov. 11th and again on Sunday Nov. 13th, 2011. This week’s show is a mix of gothic, symphonic and industrial with featured artists THE RAIN I BLEED and LAPIS LAZULI plus more music by DIVINE ASCENSION, ONLY FATE REMAINS, UNSUN, ALIGHT, OMEGA LITHIUM and DHARMA.

USED BIN RADIO: Tony Levin & his funk fingers

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 8th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome bass legend TONY LEVIN for a chat in the ‘bin. With a staggering resume’, having played on over 500 albums, Tony has provided his Chapman stick, Funk Fingers and signature bottom-end for KING CRIMSON, PETER GABRIEL, DAVID BOWIE, PINK FLOYD, YES, PAUL SIMON, LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT and a myriad of others. A prolific player with diverse styles, Tony just completed a series of live dates with his Crimson pal, ADRIAN BELEW and is currently promoting the release of the LEVIN TORN WHITE project.

EXTREME VELOCITY: Bob Pantella of Monster Magnet

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This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 5th, 2011. A fully energetic 3 hours of music again On Extreme Velocity with Matty Grant. Cranking tunes from JET BLACK STARE, VOLBEAT, TED NUGENT, CINDERELLA, ALL THAT REMAINS and alot more!! An Awesome interview with BOB PANTELLA – Drummer for MONSTER MAGNET, CYCLE OF PAIN, THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX and RIOT GOD. Bob and Matty chat up a storm and deliver the goods with some great tracks from all 4 bands to get your groove on.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 11/04/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 4th, 2011. A pumped Friday Night once again with Matty Grant on Pure Rock Radio!!! Music Ranging from MOTLEY CRUE, HATRED, and DROWNING POOL, to good ‘ol METALLICA and more. One hell of a WEEKLY RANT about cancelling Remembrance Day Ceremonies in some Canadian Schools, and a trip BACK TO 1978 with VAN HALEN, KISS and JUDAS PRIEST.

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 11/03/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 3rd, 2011. Another pumped week of music from the likes of TRIUMPH, EDGES OF SEVEN, BLACKGUARD, AC/DC and CREED. Matty brings us on a trip BACK TO 1992 with DEF LEPPARD, THE BLACK CROWES and SLAUGHTER. If Matty’s DJ’n, the great music will only make you want to CRANK THOSE SPEAKERS even LOUDER!

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 11/04/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Nov. 4th and again on Sunday Nov. 6th, 2011. This week’s show is jam packed with metal as host JOHN D. spins tunes by TRIOSPHERE, BENEDICTUM, SHADOWSIDE, CRUCIFIED BARBARA, SISTER SIN, CIRCLE OF FATE and more!

THE SHOPP: Episode 124

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:33:56 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, October 31st, and again on Thursday November 3rd, 2011. In this one are a few great older tunes from SOULSPELL, PERSPECTIVE XIV, SEVENTH AVENUE, KING’S MACHINE, and brand new tracks from the new VANGOUGH album. LANCE KING’s “A Moment In Chiros”, out on 11/11/11/ in Europe, and 11/07/11 in North America + brand new THEOCRACY “As The World Bleeds”, and ANDROMEDA “Manifest Tyranny” released on 11/22/11 (in North America).

USED BIN RADIO: Lonn Friend’s Sweet Demotion

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO November 1st, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome rock journalist, spiritual guide and former RIP MAGAZINE editor, LONN FRIEND, back into the bin. In his first book, “Life On Planet Rock“, Lonn gave us an inside look at the delightfully decadent era of Metal 80′s excess. Now, with his latest karma confessional, “Sweet Demotion: How an Almost Famous Rock Journalist Lost Everything and Found Himself (Almost)“, Lonn finds himself “bitch slapped by the Universe.” A tale of personal deconstruction and spiritual awakening, Sweet Demotion, is a poignantly self-deprecating tale, set against a backdrop of an evolving music industry. All this and reviews of recent gigs with OPETH, TONY LEVIN and the MUSICAL BOX performing “The Lamb Lies Down” on Broadway. All this and more on this episode of Used Bin Radio!

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 10/28/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Oct. 28th and again on Sunday Oct. 30th, 2011. This week’s show features a mix of hard rock and industrial influenced bands, including new albums by LAID 8 and EDGE OF PARADISE. Host JOHN D. also plays tunes by 69 CHAMBERS, A.D.D., SCARLET SINS, KIDNEYTHIEVES, I:SCINTILLA and more!

EXTREME VELOCITY: Tripp Robins P.I.

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:10:31 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 29th, 2011. Fueled with purely amped music Extreme Velocity takes to the air again with music ranging from METALLICA (of course), ROB ZOMBIE, AEROSMITH, SICK PUPPIES, MUSHROOMHEAD and more! Also a Spooky Interview, seeing it is Halloween Weekend, with none other than TRIPP ROBINS from SOUTH GEORGIA PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 10/28/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 28th, 2011. Another wicked Friday Night with Matty Grant with music ranging from METALLICA, PANTERA, RUSH, HELLOWEEN, and DISTURBED. A tribute to MATTY’s DAD who passed away 15 years ago on this date and to honor him Matty Lets it loose with some OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS. Also, One hell of a WEEKLY RANT on Ottawa, Ontario Schools axeing costumes at school this year! A trip BACK TO 1990 with WARRANT, SLAUGHTER and QUEENSRYCHE, plus more!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 10/27/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 27th, 2011. Another episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT for your ears to enjoy. Music from RAMMSTEIN, HELLYEAH, BUSH, TESTAMENT, PRONG and SLIPKNOT and more. This week, Matty takes us on a trip BACK TO 1985 with AC/DC, RATT, W.A.S.P and ZZ TOP.

USED BIN RADIO: Richie Kotzen & Concert Recap

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This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 25th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome guitar virtuoso RICHIE KOTZEN into the bin. With a dynamic range of rock, jazz and fusion projects, RICHIE has collaborated on a diverse list of projects from STANLEY CLARKE to GENE SIMMONS. Having performed with POISON and MR. BIG, Kotzen has since supported the ROLLING STONES, formed MOTHER HEAD’S FAMILY REUNION and released several critically acclaimed SOLO efforts. His latest CD, “24 HOURS” features JERRY CANTRELL and will be available on 11/11/11.

EXTREME VELOCITY: 10/22/2011

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This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 22nd, 2011. The radars are ringing off the 50 dashboards in this episode of Extreme Velocity with MATTY GRANT. Music tied with the Pole Position including tracks from the likes of PAUL DI’ANNO, ATREYU, KREATOR, MASTODON and MOTORHEAD plus much music to get your adrenaline pumpin’!

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 10/21/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 21st, 2011. Another episode of Friday Nights with MATTY GRANT, filled with great tunes from SEPULTURA, ROB ZOMBIE, GLENN TIPTON, DIO and CHILDREN OF BODOM. Matty brings us his WEEKLY RANT once again, focusing this week on the improper reporting of a Local Saskatoon Newspaper (The Star Phoenix), that a local startup internet station will be the first of its kind…when Pure Rock Radio was the FIRST (From Saskatoon)…Almost 12 years ago! Then, a TRIP TO 1977 with songs from AC/DC, TRIUMPH, TED NUGENT and UFO!

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 10/21/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Oct. 21st and again on Sunday Oct. 23rd, 2011. Lots of female fronted POWER METAL on this week’s show, with new album’s by Brazil’s SHADOWSIDE and Japan’s ALDIOUS. Host John D. plays more metal tunes by TRIOSPHERE, IGNITOR, SEVEN KINGDOMS, CRYSTAL VIPER and ends the show with the Canadian bands PERPETUATE and FORGOTTEN TALES.

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 10/20/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 20th, 2011. The Ontario Studio was back up and running in FULL GEAR so it was a freaking awesome night of music and LIVE chat at Pure Rock Radio. Music varied from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, PANTERA, NIRVANA, DISTURBED and some KORN. There was even a trip BACK TO 1988 with WINGER, LIVING COLOUR, VAN HALEN and BRITNY FOX. Don’t miss the fun and Matty’s weekly ride through rock n’ roll debauchery!

THE SHOPP: Episode 123

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This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, October 17th, and again on Thursday October 20th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays advance tracks from upcoming albums from the likes of HALCYON WAY, ANDROMEDA, VANGOUGH, THEOCRACY, PATRICK HEMER, HEXFIRE and his own LANCE KING release! Also some great tracks, not heard in a long time on the show, from DIMENSION, GALLOWS END, TETRAFUSION and DREADNOX!

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 10/14/2011

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This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Friday, Oct. 14th and again on Sunday Oct. 16th, 2011. This week’s show concentrates on EUROPEAN MELODIC METAL and features new albums by BENIGHTED SOUL from France and MEDEN AGAN from Greece. We also hear music by NOVEMBER 7, SOLISIA, OBSIDIAN SHELL, WHYZDOM, DELIGHT and more.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 10/14/2011

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:19:01 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 14th, 2011. Host MATTY GRANT takes a psychodelic trip BACK TO 1975 so everyone can join him on his cloud. Also, the WEEKLY RANT is about a Moron who tried to overcome MATTY at a Wal-mart Checkout this week, and killer songs from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, JASTA and POWERMAN 5000, plus much more!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 10/13/2011

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:35:45 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 13th, 2011. This week host MATTY GRANT plays a Huge METALLICA set and takes a trip BACK TO 1981, with music from RUSH, DON FELDER, AC/DC and DEF LEPPARD. Also Featuring music from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DROWNING POOL and MACHINE HEAD!

THE SHOPP: Episode 122

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:40:04 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, October 10th, and again on Thursday October 13th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays great tunes from CLOUDSCAPE, ALKEMYST, CYPHERSEER, FUTURES END, MEMOIRA, LANFEAR, MINDFLOW, FRACTURE, plus brand NEW music from HALCYON WAY, DIVINE ASCENSION and MYRATH!

EXTREME VELOCITY: Clammy of EXCITER

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:38:33 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 8th, 2011. This week host MATTY GRANT welcomes EXCITER Bassist CLAMMY To the SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT for an in-depth discussion on the history of the band, future music and tour information, a shitload of music off the “Thrash Speed Burn” and “Death Machine” Albums and much more! Also, Music ranging from SYSTEM OF A DOWN, LAMB OF GOD, JUDAS PRIEST, MUDVAYNE and MOTORHEAD.

FRIDAY NIGHTS: 10/07/2011

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This episode of FRIDAY NIGHTS With MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 7th, 2011. Host MATTY GRANT hits the airwaves LIVE for 2 more hours of interactive high energy radio. On this show you’ll hear Music from BUDGIE, PRONG, SLIPKNOT, TRIVIUM and of course METALLICA. Every week, MATTY GRANT does a RANT on this show, this week he takes his frustrations out – on Pet owners responsibilities – Also this week, a trip to 1983 hair metal with DEF LEPPARD, QUIET RIOT, CINDERELLA and HELIX. all this plus much more!

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 10/07/2011

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:40:51 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Oct. 7th and again on Sunday Oct. 9th, 2011. This week host John D. features the new ONLY FATE REMAINS album “Breathe” from the RAVENHEART label and the new MELODY AND MALICE compilation from FEMME METAL Records. Also music by WildeStarr, Benedictum, Divine Ascension, Kingfisher Sky, Delain, Ultimate Fate and more!

FRIDAY JUNIOR: 10/06/2011

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:08:14 +0000

This episode of FRIDAY JUNIOR with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 6th, 2011. Matty is off like gangbusters, as Station Owner RICH EMBURY has given him the title of General Manager at Pure Rock Radio, he’s the DJ/Host of 3…yes three LIVE shows per week, and he’ll be fireing up the mic for various special events too (watch our Facebook page for news)! FRIDAY JUNIOR is Matty’s 2nd of 3 shows to debut this month. This show is mixed with CLASSIC ROCK, HARD ROCK, INDUSTRIAL, ALTERNATIVE, MODERN ROCK, and good ‘ol HEAVY frickin’ METAL! Music you’ll hear on this podcast of the show: METALLICA of course — a trip to the 80′s with remixes by DOPE, MEGAHERTZ, DISTURBED and COAL CHAMBER, a shit load of great tunes from RUSH to PANTERA and SO much more !!

EXTREME VELOCITY: Matty Grant’s PRR Debut

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:23:41 +0000

This episode of EXTREME VELOCITY with MATTY GRANT originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO October 1st, 2011. Hyperactive Host and former Canadian Air Force Captain MATTY GRANT Joins the Pure Rock Radio team for the first time LIVE on the air, in the Chatroom and on the WebCam for his inaugural EXTREME VELOCITY show on the station. The show is chalk full of Modern Hard Rock, Alternative and Heavy Metal…Three Hours of fast paced, adrenalized music, to make your foot slam the pedal to the metal (as the show’s tagline suggests). Some of the music you’ll hear on this show: METALLICA, MEGADETH, COAL CHAMBER, STATIC-X and ROB ZOMBIE, plus many more!

THE SHOPP: Episode 121

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:14:30 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, September 24th, and again on Thursday September 27th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays 4 UNRELEASED songs from 4 UPCOMING Nightmare albums by MYRATH, HALCYON WAY, DIVINE ASCENSION and VANGOUGH. Also great tracks from PYRAMAZE, CONFLICTED, CLANDESTINE, CYPHERSEER, EUMERIA and ANUBIS GATE on the show this week too.

THE SHOPP: Episode 120

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:16:39 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, September 12th and again on Thursday September 15th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays more great Progressive and Power Metal from SINBREED, TETRAFUSION, EUMERIA, PASTORE, MINDFLOW, ENBOUND, PHONOMIK, FRACTURE and PYRAMAZE. Also BRAND NEW tracks from the self-titled ANUBIS GATE and MYRATH “Tales Of The Sands” releases!

THE SHOPP: Episode 119

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:00:17 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, September 5th and again on Thursday September 8th, 2011. This week host LANCE KING plays tracks from ANTHRIEL, GIANLUCA FERRO, EDGEND, CLANDESTINE, LOST IN THOUGHT, LANFEAR, THEOCRACY, LISA LARUE 2KX, PYRAMAZE and brand new debut tunage from female fronted Australian Symphonic metal band DIVINE ASCENSION, so listen in and enjoy!

THE SHOPP: Episode 118

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:54:42 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, August 29th and again on Thursday September 1st, 2011. “Hey SHOPP friends, this week you are in for a treat, this show kicks azz all the way through. I take you from Denmark with MANTICORA on to California for a visit with CLOAKWHEEL, to Toronto, Canada to rage with CONFLICTED, then over to Australia for a moody visit with FRACTURE, back to the land of ice and snow in Sweden to enjoy HARMONY, back to California with CLANDESTINE, then over to Texas to baste in some EUMERIA, then continuing east to Atlanta for some HALCYON WAY, and the back to Sweden with LOCH VOSTOK, and we shall end back in Denmark with brand NEW debut tunage with ANUBIS GATE from their upcoming self-titled release. Whew…around the world in 60 minutes, I’m tired but what a ride! Enjoy”

–LANCE KING–

THE SHOPP: Episode 117

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:07:04 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, August 22nd and again on Thursday August 25th, 2011. It’s another great week of cool older releases. This week host LANCE KING plays tracks from PROTOTYPE, CHAOSWAVE, ORDER OF NINE, SIX MINUTE CENTURY, PERSPECTIVE XIV, DEADLY SIN, FUTURES END, KATAGORY V, THEOCRACY, ASCENSION THEORY and SHINING STAR!

THE SHOPP: Episode 116

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:54:10 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, August 15th and again on Thursday August 18th, 2011. This week, host LANCE KING drops the needle on more great Metal including: MANTICORA, CLOAKWHEEL, CONFLICTED, FRACTURE, HARMONY, CLANDESTINE, EUMERIA, HALCYON WAY, LOCH VOSTOCH and ANUBIS GATE.

THE SHOPP: Episode 115

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:22:49 +0000

This episode of The SHOPP (The Stellar Hour Of Progressive Power) from Nightmare Records, originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO on Monday, August 8th and again on Thursday August 11th, 2011. This week, host LANCE KING digs into the Nightmare archives with killer tracks from SINBREED, THEOCRACY, WARMACHINE, TETRAFUSION, FOREVER’S EDGE, SEVEN KINGDOMS, DEFYANCE, PHONOMIK, PROTOTYPE, MANTICORA and DARKWATER.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 09/29/2011

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:24:31 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Sept. 29th and again on Sunday Oct. 2nd, 2011. This week’s show is a tasty rock’n'roll sandwich with two sets of punk surrounded by two sets of hard rock. Some of the bands we hear are MONGREL, TSUNAMI BOMB, BAMBIX, KANDIA, HALF THE WORLD, GRAVITY BURN, MR. BELLA and more.

USED BIN RADIO: Dream Theater and UFO

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:58:51 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO September 27th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD are ready to talk concert reviews. Just back from the L.A. dates of the DREAM THEATER, TRIVIUM and U.F.O. tours, there’s lots to discuss and set-lists to dissect. Is it strange to see JOHN PETRUCCI play without a drummer in a boxing robe appearing for the encore? Has Brad found a new appreciation for growling vocals? Did Joe rock out to ‘ROCK BOTTOM’ with the same intensity as on the ‘LIGHTS OUT‘ tour? Stay tuned as all will be revealed.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 09/22/2011

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:54:28 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Sept. 22nd and again on Sunday Sept. 25th, 2011. This week we hear tracks from Aussie band DIVINE ASCENSION’s soon to be released album “AS THE TRUTH APPEARS”. There’s also lots more progressive/hard rock from bands like ULTIMATE FATE, DISEMBRACE, INTEMPERIA, CLANDESTINE, SOLSIKK, ERA FOR A MOMENT and more.

USED BIN RADIO: Derek Sherinian In The Bin

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:49:15 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO September 20th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD welcome keyboard virtuoso DEREK SHERINIAN into the Used Bin studio. With a massive resume’, having played and toured with DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, KISS as well as a myriad of projects with rock, jazz, fusion and Prog legends, Derek now joins HUGHES, BONAMASSA and BONHAM in super-group BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION. Derek’s latest solo effort, “Oceana“, is a high intensity journey, not to be missed. Join us for a special evening of serious note-density.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: Fall/Winter ’11 New Releases Pt.2

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:03:44 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Sept. 15th and again on Sunday Sept. 18th, 2011. Continuing again with bands that have new albums on the way before 2011 closes, we hear music by 69 CHAMBERS, LUNATICA, NEMESEA, WHYZDOM, VAINGLORY, NIGHTWISH, THE MARIANA HOLLOW and more!

USED BIN RADIO: Nice to See Ya.. aw, Nevermind

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:52:15 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO September 13th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD are ready to dive into the highly anticipated DREAM THEATER release, “A Dramatic Turn of Events“, their first since the departure of MIKE PORTNOY. Does it live up to the hype? Does it rank among some of DT’s best? Does MIKE MANGINI get his own boxing robe? All will be revealed… Also on tap, the knighthood of BRUCE FORSYTH, Joe’s ticket stub collection, a wreath of Franklins and the revelation that DAVE GROHL was in a band before FOO FIGHTERS… aw nevermind.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: Fall/Winter ’11 New Releases Pt.1

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:40:18 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Sept. 8th and again on Sunday Sept. 11th, 2011. Many bands still have new albums yet to be released this year, so this week host JOHN D. plays tunes by some of these bands, including DOMENICA, AUTUMN, BARE INFINITY, KOBRA & THE LOTUS, VIRUS IV and more.

SUGAR AND SPIKES: 09/01/2011

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:52:29 +0000

This episode of SUGAR & SPIKES originally aired on PURE ROCK RADIO Thursday, Sept. 1st and again on Sunday Sept. 4, 2011. This week we get introduced to the Windsor, Ontario band PERPETUATE and also the USA band UNVEILED. Lots more metal from UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, FORGOTTEN TALES, PYTHIA, DELIGHT and more!

USED BIN RADIO: Freddie Tracks & Opening Acts

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:34:57 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO September 6th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD have cleared the PHONE LINES (1-888-405-7440 Toll-free during the LIVE show) for lots of music related calls. Discussions cover FREDDIE MERCURY’s 65th birthday, some of the all-time great support acts that have landed on historic concert tours and the news of RUSH moving to ROADRUNNER RECORDS. You’ll also get a full recap of the long awaited NEKTAR tour and the final U.S. date in Los Angeles.

USED BIN RADIO: Nektar, VMAs & Sade T-Shirts

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:24:08 +0000

This episode of USED BIN RADIO originally aired LIVE on PURE ROCK RADIO August 30th, 2011. This week, your hosts JOE and BRAD are pleased to welcome ROYE ALBRIGHTON, guitarist and front-man of legendary space-rockers, NEKTAR. With a classic catalog, including “A Tab in the Ocean“, “Down to Earth“, and the epic “Remember the Future“, NEKTAR have had an indelible influence on the development of progressive and psychedelic rock, including their visually dynamic approach to live shows. After a 20 year absence, NEKTAR have returned to the concert stage and are currently touring, in support of the deluxe career anthology, “RETROSPEKTIVE 1969-1980“. Don’t miss it.