You thought your family had issues, check out the latest drama in the music world. By latest, I mean two stories in the headlines today. Right before we all gobble til we wobble. Plus, the annual Turkey Drop tradition here at the RJP and at WKRP. “As God as my witness…” Well, you know the rest. Happy Turkey Day, Everyone! Links:Intro Track: Energetic Rock [Vlog Music] by MokkaMusic / Get Drunk Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.orgHall & Oates article: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/hall-and-oates-lawsuit-restraining-order-1235805425/?fbclid=IwAR1onG6BRdXHYok7jpIbRSbhSGrdZxpNr3CzKsAiIqzjolU3iHxUh4OvrBIDaryl Hall | Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VtqkQ5MTwHoward Stern interview: Sammy Hagar Invites David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to Perform on New Tour With HimSF Chronical misleading article: David Lee Roth agrees to tour with longtime rival Sammy Hagar: ‘Let’s do this’ Show Contact: Instagram: @melroxlv Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

The M is back! And by M, I mean Mel. 😉 Enjoy this very special and personal episode. Links:IntroTrack: Nevermind the Name - CloudsMusic provided by Nevermind the NameNevermind the Name - CloudsGrief Quotes “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly“The song is ended but the melody lingers on.” Irving BerlinHelplines· Pet Loss Support https://www.lapoflove.com/findahelpline.comGriefspeaks.comKelly Clarkson Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6vSqm8n2EkShow Contact:· Instagram: @melroxlvFacebook: @Melrox;@rockjunkiepodcastEmail: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome 2023! Ok, it’s been 2023 for a few months now, but we are back! This micropod episode includes nuggets from: GnRRichie SamboraY&TFoo FightersEnjoy! Links:IntroTrack: Final Destiny by SinyellsMusic provided by Smokinkat Recordshttps://www.smokinkat.net There Are Only Four Songs Guns N' Roses Haven't Played Live https://loudwire.com/songs-guns-n-roses-havent-played-live/ RICHIE SAMBORA CONFIRMS PLANS TO REUNITE WITH BON JOVI - "I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANY REASON NOT TO AT THIS POINT" https://bravewords.com/news/richie-sambora-confirms-plans-to-reunite-with-bon-jovi-i-don-t-think-there-s-any-reason-not-to-at-this-point Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is In 'Total Remission' After Fighting Prostate Cancer https://blabbermouth.net/news/yt-frontman-dave-meniketti-is-in-total-remission-after-fightning-prostate-cancer Foo Fighters, The Smile, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Lead RBC Bluesfest’s 2023 Lineup https://consequence.net/2023/02/rbc-bluesfest-ottawa-2023-lineup/ Show Contact: Instagram: @melroxlv Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

It's Thanksgiving Day in the US and Mel is dropping another #micropod. In this quick episode, Mel takes you back in time when Ticketmaster was a monopoly. Oh wait... And unfortunately, turkeys still cannot fly. Things to be thankful for in 2022.Stretchy pantsTaco Bell’s $1 cravings menuBeanoHappy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃Links: Revisiting the Pearl Jam Ticketmaster Battlehttps://rock929rocks.com/listicle/revisiting-the-pearl-jam-ticketmaster-battle/ Mad at Ticketmaster? Pearl Jam Has You Beat by 28 Years.https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/mad-at-ticketmaster-pearl-jam-has-you-beat-by-28-years/  Are You The Guy with the Van Halen Tickets?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtAPlGEsECQ&t=20sIntro Song: Rock music no copyright - Energetic Rock Backgroundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WmPprpwzko&list=PLa5PAmINIfkUss6KzfvcNHyj1-kmp35nN&index=13  Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Hope you enjoy this micro episode. #micrpod  😉IntroTrack: Final Destiny by SinyellsMusic provided by Smokinkat RecordsVan Halen US FESTIVAL '83 Early Appearance at Venuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqnt_YWl6rYFoo Fighters & Shane Hawkins - My Hero - Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (09/03/22)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDThIwNU2-4Show Contact:Instagram: @melroxlvFacebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcastEmail: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks

It’s hard to say goodbye without a proper tribute. In this episode, Mel does just that for some legendary bay area DJs and 1 epic rock star.  And just like that, after a 4 month break, we’re back! Links: National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Better Help Online Counseling  www.betterhelp.com     Intro[Royalty-Free Music] Epic Rock Intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbnmIbBM0g Billy SteelBilly Steel of 107.7 The Bone, KSJO, KRQR and more on Zetro's Toxic Vault - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YHzmBgzfUE107.7 The Bone, KRQR, KSJO ... Billy Steel on Zetro's Toxic Vault ~ part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkcITwPE4fwBilly Steel and The Metal Zone on Zetro's Toxic Vault - part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUl7QXQviI Dayna Keyes S3E8, Part 1: Dayna Keyes's Circuitous Route to the Bay Area - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhw30AuYOzQ S3E8, Part 2: Dayna Keyes on Addiction, Rehab, DJing, and Podcasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmKNFS6jdY Daughter of Keith Knudsen congratulates The Doobie Brothers on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Shq3t3yWU8 Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute showhttps://www.radiotimes.com/going-out/tickets/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-tribute-tickets/ dave grohl and taylor hawkins moments that prove they’re soulmates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4dMbRVUqGg  Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks

In this episode Mel sits down with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and Canadian transplant, Todd Kerns, who’s been known as a member of the Las Vegas band, Sin City Sinners, since 2007 and has been making music with Slash for over a decade. With new album, 4, dropping on February 11via Gibson Records, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is about to embark on a US tour and this Conspirator was nice enough to hang with us, share stories and wisdom.  Musicians and up and comers, listen up!  Plus, music news featuring this year’s list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  So tune in and turn it up! (turn it up, turn it up, now!) 🤘😎🤘Todd Kerns Social Media:·         Instagram: @toddkerns·         Official Facebook Page: @ToddDammitKerns ·         Twitter: @todddammitkerns·         Website:  https://www.toddkerns.com/·         Merch: https://www.toddkerns.com/shop/ ·         YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddKernsOfficialYouTube ·         Tour dates with Slash: https://www.slashonline.com/tour/ Links: Judas Priest + Rage Against the Machine Among 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomineeshttps://loudwire.com/2022-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/ SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 4 TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 11https://www.gibson.com/en-US/News/slash-ft-myles-kennedy-and-the-conspirators-announce-new-album-4-to-be  Intro Song: RocknStock - Pumping Muscles (No Copyright Music)Music provided by RocknStock. Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Stories? He’s got a few.  In this episode, Tour Manager, Production Manager and longtime industry vet, Keith Marks, sits down with Mel to share stories, insight and offer advice to up and comers who want a career in the music tour industry.  If that’s you, this is a must listen!  Plus, music news featuring Ozzy and David Bowie. That and more in this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast!Links: RIP Magazine FB: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine Ozzy post: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine/photos/a.342546552486224/6848450038562477/ David Bowie’s Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog to Warner Chappell (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-publishing-catalog-acquired-warner-chappell-1235145941/ Peloton Launches David Bowie Collection, With Full Catalog, Remixes https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-peloton-1235156167/ Link to Bowie interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xI4EyWfUI Intro music: Infraction - No Copyright Music Rock Sport Exercise by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / My Bike Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

It's that weird week between Christmas and NYE. Resolutions? No way. New year, new Mel? Ha! None of that BS.  Just your normal end of times...I mean, end of year pod. No final countdown or anything.  😉Cheers! 🥂Links:Music intro - NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC: TNT Company - Black in WhiteSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ZgvW8zHHs&list=PLmurGgZIgor66BEzIwwMYqTjYNcVbFD32&index=56 Dave Grohl Launches Instagram Page For His Short StoriesSource: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/dave-grohl-instagram-short-stories/Dave Grohl | The Storyteller Out October 5thWatch promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCJ3mKEH3YFoo Fighters " Everlong " Live 12/2/2021 Dolby Live Las Vegashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxAovb0-yPMDavid Lee Roth’s First Two Farewell Shows CanceledSource: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-roth-vegas-farewell-shows-canceled/Mel Robbinshttps://www.melrobbins.com Show Contact: Instagram: @melroxlv Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you've got your leggings on, because it's time to feast! 🦃🥧Another quickie this week featuring the world famous WKRP Turkeys Away episode where Mr. Carlson comes up with a Thanksgiving promotional gimmick that involves a helicopter and live turkeys.   It's becoming a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Intro music provided by RocknStock.Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Warning: this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast is downright spooooky!  Ok, maybe not, but reality is scary enough, so let’s rock! In this episode: ·         Metallica teach you how to be a band ·         Dokken is back for the attack with George ·         How Nikki Sixx got his name ·         Lovebirds Ozzy and Sharon try not to kill each other…on film·         Alice Cooper told Kiss where to buy makeup·         Dave Grohl is confirmed rock god for the 2nd timeThat’s right, news you didn’t know you needed…to know. News links:Metallica Teaches You How to Rock (And Stay Together as a Band) in New Classhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/metallica-masterclass-band-course-class-1248712/ Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpI4qnliNEU Learn more about Masterclass here:  https://www.masterclass.com/classes/metallica-teaches-being-a-band?utm_source=Organic-Social-PR&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&utm_content=VanityLink_Instructor&utm_campaign=met&utm_medium=metallica DOKKEN To Be Rejoined By GEORGE LYNCH For Two Shows In Decemberhttps://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-to-be-rejoined-by-george-lynch-for-two-shows-in-december/ Dream Warrior video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noLPhZvcBpw Watch MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Discuss His New Memoir, 'The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx'https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/watch-motley-crues-nikki-sixx-discuss-his-new-memoir-the-first-21-how-i-became-nikki-sixx/ Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGWKNQiT6xY&t=38s Article about how Nikki got his name: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crues-nikki-sixx-explains-how-he-ended-up-with-his-name/ Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Confirm Biopichttps://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-and-sharon-osbourne-movie-deal/ Alice Cooper Says ‘We Told Kiss Where to Buy Their Makeup’https://ultimateclassicrock.com/alice-cooper-interview-2021/ Cleveland ready for rock superstarshttps://fox8.com/news/cleveland-ready-for-rock-superstars/ Show Contact: ·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast ·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Where were you when you first heard Enter Sandman? In this episode, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Metallica’s landmark, multi platinum album,  “Metallica” (aka The Black Album) Mel shares a few personal stories of meeting the band and behind scenes. Plus, a few listener stories. Strap in and turn it up!  News links:Which of the 53 new covers of songs from Metallica’s self-titled Black Album are the best?https://www.avclub.com/which-of-the-53-new-covers-of-songs-from-metallica-s-se-1847632212 Metallica’s Black Album Transcended Metal. A New Covers Album Extends Its Reachhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/metallica-black-album-blacklist-1221964/Met Storehttps://www.metallica.com/store/the-black-album/ Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Twisterium.

She’s baaaaack.  This time to celebrate the 1yr anniversary of the pod, lay down some music news and a new tune! That and more on this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast.Music News:STRYPER GUITARIST OZ FOX TO SIT OUT UPCOMING 2021 SHOWS, ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY REPLACEMENTSource: https://bravewords.com/news/stryper-guitarist-oz-fox-to-sit-out-upcoming-2021-shows-announces-temporary-replacement Link to Oz Merch - https://stores.portmerch.com/stryper/ Listen to Mel interview Oz in 2018 - https://www.spreaker.com/user/melkomp923/oz-fox-interview-sept-2018 / Warrant - I Saw Red (Acoustic) – Jani Lane RIP watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC6cxdVGc2c  TESLA's FRANK HANNON Confirms COVID-19 Diagnosis: 'I Have Not Been Able To Move All Week In Pain'Source: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/teslas-frank-hannon-confirms-covid-19-diagnosis-i-have-not-been-able-to-move-all-week-in-pain/  SEBASTIAN BACH TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19Source: https://bravewords.com/news/sebastian-bach-tests-positive-for-covid-19  Rudy Sarzo announces his return to Quiet Riot: “It's time for me to come home”Source: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/quiet-riot-rudy-sarzo-return  Dirty Honey Social Media:·         Instagram: @dirtyhoneyband·         Website: www.dirtyhoney.com Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Twisterium.

In this short episode, Mel remembers and honors a few good souls we lost in May. Plus, thoughts on the sitch with David Ellefson & Megadeth. Intro music by Twisterium.Whitesnake “Is this Love” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOJk0HW_hJw RJP episodes featuring David:Episode 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1265279/5298928-rjp-ep-3-megabassist-david-ellefson-from-megadethEpisode 22: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1265279/8214698-rjp-ep-22-david-ellefson-drew-fortier-rock-stars-or-hitmen Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: @mel.roxvegas; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Longtime friend, first time guest of the pod, Stacey David Blades joins Mel on this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast.  You may know Stacey from his 10yr stint in LA Guns or Electric Radio Kings.  His new band, Crashing Wayward, is about to take off!  And you get in on the ride from the ground floor. 😉 Let's go! Social Media:·         Instagram: @ staceydavidblades ; @crashingwayward ·         Twitter: @CrashingWayward·         Facebook: @stacey.blades ; @crashing.wayward·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrashingWayward ·         Websites: www.staceyblades.com   Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

David Ellefson of Megadeth and his coconspirator, Drew Fortier, join Mel this week to talk about their latest literary collaboration, Rock Star Hitman. Plus, what other podcast will you hear a reference to the 80’s horror movie, Chud? AND...the power of yes!The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman can be ordered here: https://linktr.ee/RockStarHitman Ellefson Coffee Co: http://ellefsoncoffeeco.com/Social Media:·         Instagram: @davidellefsonbass ; @megadeth ; @drew.fortier·         Twitter: @ellefsondavid ; @megadeth ; @DrewFortier·         Facebook: facebook.com/davidellefson ; facebook.com/megadeth ; facebook.com/drew.fortier·         YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/davidellefson  ; www.youtube.com/user/sdmfdrewman  ·         Websites: www.davidellefson.com ; www.megadeth.com ; www.ellefsonyouthmusicfoundation.org  Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: @MelRox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Donnie Vie, best known as the singer & songwriter for the band Enuff Z'Nuff, joins Mel this week to talk new music, vinyl and the upcoming EnZ box set (links below). He also shares the difficulties of being bipolar and living with anxiety. Plus, music news!Social Media:·         Instagram: @kingofpowerpop·         Facebook: @DonnieVieOfficial·         Twitter: @kingofpowerpop·         TikTok: @kingofpowerpop·         Website:  http://www.donnievie.com/ ENUFF Z’NUFF – PEACH FUZZ (LIMITED EDITION PEACH VINYL)https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/enuff-znuff-peach-fuzz-limited-edition-peach-vinyl/ ENUFF Z’NUFF – DISSONANCE (LIMITED EDITION COLORED VINYL)https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/enuff-znuff-dissonance-limited-edition-colored-vinyl/  Music News Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees announcedSource: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/10/entertainment/rock-hall-fame-2021-nominees/index.html DR. PHILGOOD … Nikki Sixx appears on Dr. Phil along with Bret Michaels to help clear the air with fan Tina who has been Catfished by impersonatorsSource: https://metalsludge.tv/dr-philgood-nikki-sixx-appears-on-dr-phil-along-with-bret-michaels-to-help-clear-the-air-with-fan-tina-who-has-been-catfished-by-impersonators/ https://www.drphil.com/videos/nikki-sixx-shares-message-with-fan-who-thought-she-was-friends-with-him-but-was-really/  Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

Though best known for his work as an original member of seminal 80’s rock band Dokken, Jeff has played bass and sung with various groups including Dio and MSG,  Jeff is currently the bassist for Foreigner, which he joined in 2004, which keeps him mighty busy. One of his most recent projects with George Lynch from Dokken is The End Machine.  We’ll talk about that, as well as another fun project they’ve recently worked on called Heavy Hitters, an entire album of covers. He’ll explain how that came about. He was also in the movie Rock Star, 2001, as fictional heavy metal bassist Jörgen and voiced Johnny Cage in the 2011 video game Mortal Kombat. But wait. There’s more…he teaches yoga as well! So get ready to inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit…and rock your chakra!Heavy HittersOrder the album: https://orcd.co/george_lynch_jeff_pilson_heavy_hitters Stream the single: https://orcd.co/george_lynch_jeff_pilson_ordinary_world Let Jeff be your Yogi - https://www.hotforyogascv.com/jeff-pilson-meditation/ Social Media:•             Instagram: @therealjeffpilson; @dokken_official; @theendmachine•             Twitter: @JeffPilson; @Dokken; @EndMachine•             Facebook: @OfficialJeffPilson; @DokkenOfficial; @TheEndMachine•             Website: https://jeffpilson.wordpress.com •             YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dokkenofficial/channels The Rock Junkie PodcastFacebook: @rockjunkiepodcast ; @mel.roxvegas Instagram: @melroxlvEmail: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

So...this week was a bit of a hot mess for the US.  Mel breaks it down and adds a little old timey radio flair. Plus, music news! Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Sought by Police for Storming the U.S. CapitolSource: https://consequenceofsound.net/2021/01/iced-earth-jon-schaffer-sought-by-police-storming-u-s-capitol/ Tom Morello and Twitter respond to those people only just realising Rage Against The Machine are politicalSource : https://www.nme.com/news/music/tom-morello-twitter-respond-to-people-only-just-realising-rage-against-the-machine-are-political-2685353 The Rock Junkie PodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/rockjunkiepodcast ; www.facebook.com/mel.roxvegas Instagram: @melroxlv Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com

2020...only accurately captured in an emoji. 😬  There were some good stories, though.  Really! A Pandemic of Good News: The Top 50 Positive Stories of 2020Source: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/50-good-news-stories-from-2020/ Dolly Parton saved her 9-year-old costar from an oncoming carSource: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/11/entertainment/dolly-parton-saves-costar-trnd/index.html KISS's NYE Pay-Per-View Breaks Guinness Records For Highest Flame Projection + Most Flame Projections In Music ConcertSource: https://tinyurl.com/ybb3h5lx Auld Lang Syne (Rock Version)Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpXdcEUZTc “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” —William Shakespeare“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” — Jack KornfieldSometimes when things don’t go as planned, we just need to make a new plan. 😉 May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness.The Rock Junkie PodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/rockjunkiepodcast ; www.facebook.com/mel.roxvegas Instagram: @melroxlvEmail: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com