Audio Ink Radio With Anne Erickson

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) The incredible Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust (@Sevendust) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about the band's new album, "Blood & Stone," the recent passing of Eddie Van Halen and more. Link up with Anne on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/AshlleyAnne and Twitter at http://Twitter.com/AnneErickson. Keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's a new week, and a new, great episode! I love talking about rock and metal music history on the show. In this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Kevin Martin of Candlebox (@Candlebox) to talk about the band's new song, "Let Me Down Easy," and what it was like growing up in Seattle during the grunge explosion of the late-'80s and early-'90s. It's a fascinating look back on that influential period in music culture. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's heartbreaking to hear of the death of the great Eddie Van Halen. To say he was one of rock's most iconic guitarists doesn't begin to describe his gifts and influence on music. Let's remember Eddie Van Halen and celebrate his life together. In this show, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talks about the one time she got to see Eddie Van Halen in concert and describes why it was so significant to her. Prayers for Eddie. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at http://ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at http://AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's such an honor to welcome the one and only Rob Halford of Judas Priest (@JudasPriest) on the show this week. Halford has his debut autobiography out, "Confess," and he and Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discuss the new book, what it felt like opening up about his life story, he desire to do a second book - yes second! - and more. Anne also talks about what the music of Judas Priest means to her and recalls one particular concert where her mom kept getting hit on by Judas Priest fans! Oh, my. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com, and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

Welcome back to another great episode of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Great to have you here. ;) Steve Riley joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this show to talk about his new album, "Renegades," with his version of L.A. Guns, plus Steve and Anne go in-depth about the Sunset Strip scene back in the '80s. It's a fascinating journey though music history with fun stories! Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's great to have you back for another great episode! Big thanks to 3 Doors Down (@3DoorsDown) frontman Brad Arnold (@Brad3DD) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his debut solo song, "Wicked Man," as well as the 20th anniversary of "The Better Life." Anne also reminisces about how Brad was one of her first major interviews and remembers how much "The Better Life" meant to her growing up. Link up with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and more at AudioInkRadio.com. XO

It's a podcast party when Steel Panther is on the show! The great Michael Starr (@MichaelStarr) of Steel Panther (@Steel_Panther) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's first-ever drive in concerts, the status of new Steel Panther music, the memory of Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot and much more. Oh, and would he do a duet with Chris Jericho and Sebastian Bach? We find out! Connect with Anne on Facebook and Twitter at ItsMeAnne.com and keep up with rock news and AudioInkRadio.com. XO

Welcome back to another great episode! Today, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) is joined by Maurizio Iacono of heavy metal band Kataklysm (@KataklysmBand). They talk about the band's new album, "Unconquered," and why he believes the inclusive metal community has a "good message" of unity for the world today. This episode is a must-listen if you are a metalhead! Hook up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Lots of amazing guests on the way, so make sure you're subscribed to get a personal notice about the latest episodes! Get inked! xo

Warrant unleashed their seminal "Cherry Pie" album in September of 1990, which means this year marks the 30th anniversary of the record. Warrant (@WarrantRocks) vocalist Robert Mason (@RobertMasonVox), who also performs in The End Machine, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on this episode to talk all things "Cherry Pie," the '80s rock heyday, new music, working with George Lynch and Jeff Pilson in The End Machine and so much more. This is a fantastic interview, and Mason has great insights into rock 'n' roll! Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

It's a pleasure to welcome Framing Hanley (@FramingHanley) frontman Kenneth Nixon to the podcast! Nixon joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss the band's latest album, "Envy," their recent concert - yes, concert! - in Alaska, the future of Framing Hanley and if they ever get tired of playing their popular cover of Lil Wayne's song, "Lollipop." Make sure to subscribe to the podcast-- just search "Audio Ink Radio" wherever you listen to podcasts! Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

Let's switch it up! We've had so many great interviews on the podcast lately, and it's been a while since we've had a topic-based episode. I figured, why not? This is a very different episode than normal, because I spliced together breaks from my Audio Ink show. The theme is concerts- first concerts, last concerts (hopefully not forever), strangest concerts. If you're listening to this one, you're very special, because I'm not promoting this episode. It's just a random, refreshing episode, and I hope you enjoy it! XO ~Anne

Big thanks to the great Michael Sweet (@MichaelHSweet) of Stryper (@Stryper) for joining Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) on her birthday week podcast! They talk about Stryper's new album, "Even the Devil Believes," his faith and the importance of love and loving each other during this time of division. Hook up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

It's been a great week for the podcast, and we wrap it up with the talented Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch (@ClutchOfficial)! He talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about the band's "Live from the Doom Saloon" virtual concerts, the state of rock music amid COVID-19 and why the music has kept Clutch together for decades. It's also the week before Anne's birthday! Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

Big thanks to the legendary George Lynch (@lynchrocks) for being a great guest on the Audio Ink podcast this week! He talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about the 30th anniversary of "Wicked Sensation (Reimagined)" reissue and exclusively tells Anne that this will mark the final release from Lynch Mob. Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

It's another great metal interview for you this week! Kragen Lum, a legend in the thrash world, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to talk about his new album on the way with longstanding Bay Area thrash band Heathen (@HeathenMetal), as well as his work co-managing Exodus. Heathen has a new album on the way, "Empire of the Blind," featuring Gary Holt from Exodus and more great guests. Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Please subscribe, and rock on! xo

The legendary Don Dokken of Dokken (@Dokken) joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new collection on the way, "The Lost Songs: 1978-81," as well as the upcoming new Dokken album. Don says the new album recalls classic Dokken albums "Tooth and Nail" and "Under Lock and Key." Anne also talks about missing concerts! Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Please subscribe, and rock on! xo

Tony Campos of industrial metal band Static-X joins Anne (@AnneErickson) to talk about the band's new album, "Project Regeneration Vol. 1," which features vocals from the late, great Wayne Static. Also, will they ever reveal the identity of their mystery singer? They discuss. Anne also remembers seeing Static-X at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. Link up with Anne on all socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Thank you for being here! xo

Jon Schaffer of Florida heavy metal band Iced Earth talks with Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) about his new book, "Wicked Words and Epic Tales," the state of heavy metal music and more. "It's not the flavor of the week. It's a lifestyle," he says of heavy metal. So true! Enjoy the episode! Link up with Anne at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. Stay safe! xo

We're halfway through 2020, and what a year it's been. Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses Audio Ink's top 30 rock and metal songs that rule the first half of 2020, including tracks by Testament, Ellefson, Ozzy Osbourne, Sevendust, Firewind, Five Finger Death Punch, RED, Clint Lowery, Seether, Within Temptation and many more. Read the full story via AudioInkRadio.com. Enjoy the episode! XO

With live shows hit hard this year, bands are getting creative and launching live streaming events and virtual shows to stay connected with fans. In this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) discusses the state of live music and talks with Chris Garza about his band's upcoming "Virtual World Tour." They also talk about his desire to work with Munky from Korn. Please subscribe and leave a five-star review! Link up with Anne on socials at ItsMeAnne.com and connect with Audio Ink at AudioInkRadio.com. xo