Almost Fama - A Jes Fama Podcast

Sin Quirin from Ministry and 3 Headed Snake stops by Almost Fama for the 3rd time!! We never run out of things to talk about! In this episode we chat about his new band, he's gives me a little scoop on the new Ministry album in the works and touring. And a pleasant surprise Michael Ciravolo, President of Schecter Guitar Research, pops in on the convo!! Enjoy

Bassist from Kyng, Tony Castaneda, drops by Almost Fama before they hit the road for their spring tour. He shares with me the challenges of working with with a label, hear his impressions of Jose Mangin and Dave Mustaine, and what is in store for Kyng in the near future! All this and more on this episode of Almost Fama

The heavy metal thrash band, Mindwars, is on Almost Fama and we have a great time chatting about their tour, what it's like having members from Italy and the United States, and they play Fama's Five...all this and more, including a song from their new album, Sworn To Secrecy.

Guitarist, Mike Spreitzer, of DevilDriver chats with me about life on the road, taking a front seat in the writing process and teaches me something about secret songs that I never knew existed!

I catch up with September of September Mourning before they head out on tour. She tells me about the art of collecting souls, their new single, 20 Below and what it takes to be September.

The band Spacetime takes a few minutes of their precious NAMM time to talk to me about what it's like to have members from NY to LA working together and what it's like to be in a band now with social media being the most recognized way to get around the world.

I stole Courtney Cox for a quick interview at NAMM before she was swamped by her fans that were waiting patiently to meet this beautiful guitar player.

On this episode, I sit down with the legendary Dino Cazares from Fear Factory and Asesino. He tells me all about his own sound, how it came about and a few fun facts about himself. This episode was a blast!

With The NAMM Show right around the corner, I'm bringing you back to some of my favorite interviews from last year, and I'm kicking it off with Stephen Brewer of Westfield Massacre. And how appropriate since Westfield Massacre has Kickstarter campaign happening...and they need your help, support if you can!

I catch up with a couple members from Painted Wives and we talk about their new album, who hates cheesecake, and what their official mascot would be.

Before their show at The Viper Room, Aeges chats with me about their new producer Bob Marlette, what their favorite Prince song is, having an edible album and much much more!!

I'm at The 2nd Annual Ride For Ronnie and I chat with singer Annee Elizabeth, Producer Jay Ruston, DJ Metal Will, John Younger of Heaven Below, and Kyle Cunningham of Madlife. Featured music from Doctors of the Earth and Heaven Below.

Bobby Keller, guitarist to Meka Nism chats with me on board the Monsters of Rock cruise. We sit down over dinner and wine and chat about being on the road, horror and find out what his favorite holiday is!! I'll give you a hint: it's the same as mine!

After they stopped me in my tracks on the Monster's of Rock Cruise, I snagged an interview with Santa Cruz band Archer.

Jes catches the band Varna before they drive in a Prius to the SXSW festival! They give her their Fave Five answers and you get to hear a new track, not yet released!

NAMM is too huge for just one episode! Here's part 2 of A NAMMtastic Weekend featuring interviews from Bill Metoyer, Schecter Guitars, Ray Luzier, and Stephen Brewer. Jes plays music from Heaven Below, a signature Schecter band!

Almost Fama is at NAMM and Jes sangs interviews with Jason Mraz, Go PRO, Jenna Syde, and Sin Quirin. Featuring music from Jenna Syde and the Watchers.