Signals From Mars Podcast

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Podcast Episode 187 - Signals From Mars November 6th, 2020 Nov 12, 2020

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SIGNALS FROM MARS PRESENTED BY MARS ATTACKS PODCAST FOR NOVEMBER 6TH, 2020

During this episode, we are joined by Chris Czynszak, host of the Decibel Geek Podcast, and the person behind the ROCKNPOD Expo. We talk about podcasting, what's going on with ROCKNPOD, and cover this week's hard rock and metal news. Including new releases by Fates Warning, Alter Bridge, and Orianthi.

We are still trying to collect money for the widow of a big supporter of the show, Adam Cox. If you can, donate to the Adam Cox Memorial GoFundMe.

Podcast Episode 185 - Signals From Mars October 23th, 2020 Oct 25, 2020

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SIGNALS FROM MARS PRESENTED BY MARS ATTACKS PODCAST FOR OCTOBER 23RD, 2020

This is the audio version of this week's episode of Signals From Mars. During the episode we discuss this week's hard rock and metal headlines. I go around the horn and read the headlines from Blabbermouth, Bravewords, Metal Sucks, Metal Injection, The PRP, Lambgoat, Kerrang, and Ghostcult. You can check out our News section which displays the latest news from each of these sites.

I also touch upon this week's new releases, including albums from Armored Saint, Vessel Of Light and Sevendust. I also give you the 411 on my interview with Joey Vera of Armored Saint.

We are still trying to collect money for the widow of a big supporter of the show, Adam Cox. If you can, donate to the Adam Cox Memoria GoFundMe.

Podcast Episode 186 - Signals From Mars October 30th, 2020 Oct 25, 2020

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SIGNALS FROM MARS PRESENTED BY MARS ATTACKS PODCAST FOR OCTOBER 30RD, 2020

In this week's episode of Signals From Mars, we discuss this week's hard rock and metal headlines. I go around the horn and read the headlines from Blabbermouth, Bravewords, Metal Sucks, Metal Injection, The PRP, Lambgoat, Kerrang, and Ghostcult. You can check out our News section which displays the latest news from each of these sites.

I also touch upon this week's new releases, including albums from Mr. Bungle and Black Stone Cherry. I also give you the 411 on my interview with Jayce Lewis of Ascension Of The Watchers.

We are still trying to collect money for the widow of a big supporter of the show, Adam Cox. If you can, donate to the Adam Cox Memorial GoFundMe.

Podcast Episode 184 - Signals From Mars October 16th, 2020 Oct 25, 2020

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SIGNALS FROM MARS PRESENTED BY MARS ATTACKS PODCAST FOR OCTOBER 16TH, 2020

Here is the audio version of the Signals From Mars episode from October 16th, 2020.

During the episode we discuss this week's hard rock and metal headlines. I go around the horn and read the headlines from Blabbermouth, Bravewords, Metal Sucks, Metal Injection, The PRP, Lambgoat, Kerrang, and Ghostcult. You can check out our News section which displays the latest news from each of these sites.

I also touch upon this week's new releases, including albums from Benediction, and Spirit Adrift.

We are still trying to collect money for the widow of a big supporter of the show, Adam Cox. If you can, donate to the Adam Cox Memoria GoFundMe.

Podcast Episode 183 - Joey Vera Of Armored Saint Oct 22, 2020

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JOEY VERA OF ARMORED SAINT JOINS THE SHOW

Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera has been on the show before. He's been on to do a story tellers episode based on his time in Armored Saint, and lent his comments to the Classic Albums episode on Anthrax's Sound Of White Noise. Some may not remember, but he actually stepping in when Frank Bello left to go play with Helmet.

RELATED: ARMORED SAINT STORY TELLERS WITH JOHN BUSH AND JOEY VERA

Joey's interview is completely different to the one I recently released with John Bush. Although they were recorded a day apart back in September, I made sure to make them as different as possible. Very few questions overlap, because I didn't want to make this a paint by numbers conversation. And wanted to ensure that it would be a worth wild listen.

Obviously we discuss Armored Saint's new album Punching The Sky which comes out tomorrow October 23rd. But, we also discuss many other topics during this hour plus episode. Bonus material from this episode will be available on Patreon shortly.

Among the items touched upon include asking him about how playing in Fates Warning and Motorsister help make him better in Armored Saint. What he may or may not have been listening to to help shape what ended up on the album. Why he wanted to work with the same team that was behind him on Win Hands Down, and a bunch more.

I did ask him about the passing of Martin Birch, the legendary producer that worked with Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Rainbow for so many years. Bands that obviously influenced Armored Saint. But I wanted to take this a step further to ask about Martin's possible influence on Joey as a producer.

I also asked about the passing of Frankie Banali, since Quiet Riot's album Metal Health helped kick open the door for a lot of L.A. based bands to get signed.

Some people may ask, why didn't you ask him about Eddie Van Halen? Like I mentioned above, the conversation was recorded in September. Eddie was . It would of only made sense for me to ask about both him and Frankie given that all three bands are from the same general area.

The band's live stream went down on October 10th, but you can still watch it up until November 9th.

Podcast Episode 182 - Signals From Mars October 9th, 2020 Oct 16, 2020

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This is the first Signals From Mars livestream that I have done for Signals From Mars since 2018. During the episode I discuss the recent passing of the great Eddie Van Halen, and a huge proponent for this and many other podcasts, Adam Cox.

The idea is to livestream every Friday night simultaneously on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Periscope. I'll touch on current events, new releases, and some historic album releases. You can join us live for the chat as well.

The bug for livestreaming came from doing the Podcast Kings Tournament on Earpeeler. I did a nightly recap of what was going down, and got great feedback at the time. I'd love to achieve that sort of experience again. There are plans to add an Earpeeler component to these livestreams as well. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for that!

All of the Signals From Mars episodes will be featured here on the site for you to check out at any time. You'll be able to watch replays of the livestream, or listen to the audio version of the show in podcast format.

Feel free to follow the show live on the platform of your choosing. Or you can watch the show right here on MarsAttacksRadio.com

Podcast Episode 181 - John Bush Of Armored Saint Sep 16, 2020

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Armored Saint lead singer John Bush is no stranger to the show. He's been on to do discuss the release of albums like La Raza, and Carpe Diem. He's also done story tellers episodes based on his time in both Armored Saint, and his era of Anthrax. As well as lent his comments to our Classic Albums episode on Anthrax's Sound Of White Noise.

John joins us to discuss Armored Saint's upcoming release Punching The Sky. We discuss various tracks off of the album. The band not trying to revisit any of the previous hits. How he feels that the band's guitarists have always been underrated. Why release the album now, and not wait for the pandemic to clear up? The band's live stream on October 10th.

Of course we discuss Anthrax as well. Last time we spoke he brought up the possibility of going out and doing shows focusing on his era of the band. I ask him why that never came to fruition. I also ask him about possibly doing shows with the band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sound Of White Noise.

He goes on to discuss how reconnecting with members of the band these past few years is a lot more important than thinking about anything else related to Anthrax.

Podcast Episode 180 - Jake Davies From Of Limbo Jul 27, 2020

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Jake Davies is the lead singer guitarist of the band Of Limbo. He's from Melbourne, Australia and migrated to the U.S., Long Beach, California to be exact to make it in the music industry. His brother Luke is the other guitarist of the band. They both decided to take a chance in California, shortly after Luke attended the Berkeley School Of Music.

During the episode we discuss what jump started his interest in music. The differences between the rock scene in Melbourne and Long Beach/L.A. Working on EPs instead of full length albums. The video for the title track of the Nothing But Now EP. And the possibility of playing some shows during the pandemic.

The episode features music by Of Limbo, Void Vator, Simon Collins and The Sword. Support the bands that you love by picking up their music.

Podcast Episode 179 - Kristian Niemann Of Sorcerer May 16, 2020

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Kristian Niemann is the guitarist of the Swedish band Sorcerer. If you've followed him over the years, you know that he's been a part of bands such as Therion, Demonoid, and Snowy Shaw Allstars. He joined Sorcerer in 2010, and could first be heard with them on their 2015 release In The Shadow Of the Inverted Cross. He has played on everything the band has released since then, 2016's Black EP, 2017's The Crowing Of The Fire King, and the soon to be released Lamenting Of The Innocent.

During the interview we discuss the new album. Why being known as more than just a doom metal band is important to them. If it was difficult for them self produce the album, and be objective with their own material. How the current pandemic is affecting the band's plans for 2020. And more!

The band formed back in 1988 in Stockholm Sweden. Although they released a pair of demos, and where featured on two compilations over the years, they didn't release a full length album until 2015's In The Shadow Of the Inverted Cross. The band was around from 1988 to 1992. They got back together again in 2010, and have been around since.

Podcast Episode 178 - Lucas Kanopa Of Void Vator Apr 18, 2020

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Lucas Kanopa is a Uruguayan guitarist and lead singer. He came on my radar a few years ago after being mentioned to me by Patrick Kennison of the band Heaven Below. Shortly there after, Erik Kluiber, brought his name up as well. Erik has been on the show more than anyone else. He mentioned at the time that he had just left Gypsyhawk, and was playing in several L.A. bands. One of them was Void Vator along Lucas. During the interview Lucas talks about meeting both Patrick and Erik. The differences between each band, and how his writing figures in to both. Why he decided to leave Heaven Below, and focus on Void Vator. Coming from Uruguay with Void Vator's drummer German Moura. What it was like to grow up a rock and metal fan in Uruguay. And a bunch more.

During the episode you will hear snippets of tracks by the band. Support the bands you love, if you hear something that you like during the episode that you like, pick something by the band up. Please support them by going to their Bandcamp page, and picking up their latest album Stranded.

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