Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern

Legendary #HEART guitarist and singer #NancyWilson is here to talk about the latest installment of their #RoyalFlush tour, kicking off in #AtlanticCity!

Welcome to Part 1 of our chat!

We here at Rock of Nations have just been graced with rock royalty, thanks to a magical chat with legendary #Heart guitarist #NancyWilson! Here’s a preview of our upcoming interview!

We mean it when we say Rock of Nations with Dave and Shane has legends and rising stars on one stage.

The boys were beyond pleased to welcome to that stage legendary #Rainbow and #BlackSabbath drummer #BobbyRondinelli and #JamieHolka, #NewYork State’s hottest six-string slinger around!

Both worked passionately on their debut album “The Gathering.”

Join us as we talk about Jamie’s love of guitar and how he connected with Bobby, one of his favorite drummers of all time.

And by the way - make sure you give their lead track “Just Like That” a spin and check out their super cool video on YouTube now!

“The Gathering” comes your way June 6th!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Buckcherry mainman Josh Todd opens up about his past struggles with substance abuse, mental health care, and suicidal thoughts on this Mental Health Awareness Month.

We deeply appreciate Josh’s candid sharing of some deeply personal experiences, as he works to help people who may find themselves in need of such support.

Remember there is hope: call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dave and Shane spoke with Josh in advance of their latest album “Roar Like Thunder” with smashing singles like “Come On”, “Set It Free” and its title track.

The album drops June 13. Check out the band’s official lyric video for “Set It Free” out now!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Celebrated guitar virtuoso #AndyTimmons recently returned to the show to talk about his latest album “Recovery” - out now.

Andy talks about how the album was inspired by a near-death experience on the road, his stunning tribute to #PeterFrampton, working with the late #Olivia Newton-John, and how he stays creative!

Check it out!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).

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We got ex-#BlackSabbath drummer #BobbyRondinelli’s thoughts on his former band’s upcoming final show with #OzzyOsbourne, and whether Bobby would do a #Rainbow reunion with #RitchieBlackmore and #JoeLynnTurner.

It’s part of our chat highlighting Bobby’s new project with guitarist #JamieHolka. Their debut album “The Gathering” will be released June 6th.

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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And…..we’re back!!!

We’ve got part 2 of our exclusive sit down with legendary #LAGuns leader and founding #GunsNRoses member #TraciiGuns!!

LA Guns has their brand new, incredible latest album “Leopard Skin” out now and are currently on the road.

Here, Tracii talks about making his way through the pandemic, everything in his vinyl collection from #VanHalen to #ChakaKhan, some of the earliest band recordings, and a hell of a lot more!

Check it out!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Oh what a classic clip of the boys, with Shane gifting Dave a #RobHalford heavy metal action figure!! Enjoy this blast from the past: 2021 style!

We are deeply honored to welcome to our show, American hard rock royalty: #TraciiGuns of #LAGuns and of course, a founding member of #GunsNRoses!!!

#LAGuns are back with their latest album #LeopardSkin…OUT NOW!!!

Catch the boys on tour as we speak!!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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We’re back with the second installment of our exclusive interview featuring legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher - talking about opening for #OzzyOsbourne, sharing the stage with #IronMaiden back in the day, and of course - some hilariously awesome #Lemmy stories!

We also bring you this chat in celebration of Raven’s 50th anniversary EP “Can’t Take Away The Fire”!

Check it out!!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Legendary #MoodyBlues bassist and #RockHall of Famer #JohnLodge is back with us talking his ongoing “Performs Days of Future” tour, featuring a set of Moody hits, and the entire 1967 landmark album “Days of Future Passed” played back to front.

In this chat, Lodge talks about going back out after a recent health setback, recalling the stories of such iconic hits like “Nights In White Satin”, “Isn’t Life Strange” and

“I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)”, his love of vinyl record collecting and so much more.

Check out John Lodge at any of these remaining shows below!

United States:

March 23 The Villages, FLMarch 24 The Center of Anna Maria Island, FL

UK Dates:April 6 Birmingham Town HallApril 8 Royal Northern College of Music, ManchesterApril 9 Pavilion Theatre, GlasgowApril 11 Union Chapel, LondonApril 14 St George’s, BristolApril 15 G Live, Guildford

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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We are beyond thrilled to welcome American hard rock royalty to our show: #TraciiGuns of #LAGuns and of course, a founding member of #GunsNRoses!!!

#LAGuns are coming back with their upcoming album #LeopardSkin!

Check out their latest single “Lucky Mother…” out now!!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts).

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#Philly / #Delaware singer, guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire #RandySmith is here to talk about his latest solo album “Blue Day” - a fresh collection of riveting original music, and shares some awesome stories from that bustling 1980s #Philadelphia - area rock scene. Check out “Blue Day” on all major streaming services!!

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Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher is here with the boys talking about their 50th anniversary EP “Can’t Take Away The Fire”!

Founded in 1974, the trailblazing Newcastle UK heavy metal icons have been celebrating their 50th anniversary, and surprised fans with this latest EP.

“Can’t Take Away The Fire” is a super limited-edition release.

#JohnGallagher talked with Dave and Shane about their joy in reaching this historic milestone, his early influence, and seeing revered guitarist #JohnSykes at his first show with the #TygersOfPanTang. The rock world continues to mourn Sykes - also of #ThinLizzy, #Whitesnake and #BlueMurder - who passed away from cancer on January 20th.

We are pleased to welcome legendary #MoodyBlues bassist #JohnLodge who is currently on the road playing the classic #DaysOfFuturePassed album in its entirety. Check out our chat!

Those crazy guys reunite once again in #Philly talking rock n’ roll, life and #Eagles football on #SuperBowl weekend!

Shred guitar icon #ChrisImpellitteri has stormed into 2025 with their fantastic, recently released album “War Machine”.

We have a lengthy chat about the new music, and staples in his career like working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimitable singer and bassist #GlennHughes of #DeepPurple, #BlackSabbath, #TheDeadDaisies and #BlackCountryCommunion.

Check it out!

Learn more about what Chris Impellitteri is up to at impellitteri.net.

Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher talks about seeing revered guitarist #JohnSykes at his first show with the #TygersOfPanTang. The rock world continues to mourn Sykes - also of #ThinLizzy, #Whitesnake and #BlueMurder - who passed away from cancer on January 20th.

Happy New Year to you all and welcome to our first show of 2025!!

Dave and Shane are back from the holiday break and proud to bring you their dive into goth rock / metal with an exclusive interview featuring #Tribulation guitarist #AdamZaars who discusses their latest album “Sub Rosa In Aternum.”

Adam walked the boys through the writing and recording of the new album and why they changed their sound for this project.

Honestly this album is one of our recent favorites!

You’ve gotta check out this great release, and don’t forget, our five hour series of Detroit Rock interviews is up and running as well - featuring a detailed oral history from Michigan’s finest musicians and other artists telling the stories of Rock City!

#HappyHolidays to you all!

Dave and Shane thank you so much for spending a great year of rock and metal with us! This year, we’ve been so blessed to mark our 5th anniversary on air with some incredible interviews featuring our heroes.

To celebrate them and YOU, we’ve updated our special presentation on the comprehensive history of rock music’s American capital city: DETROIT!!!

The gents are proud to present exclusive 2024 interviews, beginning with #KISS legend #PaulStanley who wrote the song that honors the theme of this special: #DetroitRockCity!

You’ll also hear from Stanley’s former bandmate #AceFrehley, along with #RikEmmett of #Triumph, #SammyHagar, the late great Brother #WayneKramer of the #MC5, #TedNugent, #MikeSkill of #TheRomantics, #DennisDunaway of the #AliceCooper Group and many more.

You’ve never heard the story of Detroit rock & roll told quite like this!

Have a safe, prosperous and #HappyNewYear and enjoy!

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Welcome to part 2 of Dave and Shane’s interview with legendary former #Queensryche frontman #GeoffTate! We talk more about the exclusive news we broke right here on our program: Tate is working on the third installment in the #OperationMindcrime story. Plus, he talks about some of the newer bands he’s into, and his great love of wine. Check it out!

You heard our exclusive clip of storied former #Queensryche singer #GeoffTate unveiling plans for the album #OperationMindcrime 3, now listen to part 1 of our full interview where he talks about the final tour featuring Operation Mindcrime in it’s entirety, drinking fine wine with fans, and great stories from the road in the 80s. As usual, there’s tons of other good stuff in there too! Check it out!

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with #KISS icon #PaulStanley! In this portion, Paul talks about the future of KISS, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the early #NewYorkCity rock scene in the 1960s and 1970s, the influence of #Detroit music, and his thoughts on the current political environment in the United States.

Thanks for checking us out!

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen (host/booking). Emerald Shane McEachern (host, segment producer, and master of all things vinyl).

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Shred guitar legend #ChrisImpellitteri is back with his namesake band’s latest sonic thrasher of an album entitled “War Machine”.

In this clip he talks about the classic days of Impellitteri - working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimitable singer and bassist #GlennHughes of #DeepPurple, #BlackSabbath, #TheDeadDaisies and #BlackCountryCommunion.

Check it out!

Learn more about what Chris Impellitteri is up to at impellitteri.net.

Dave and Shane are still pinching themselves after speaking with legendary #KISS frontman and guitarist #PaulStanley about his artwork and upcoming showcases at the Wentworth Galleries in Atlantic City and Short Hills, NJ.

The boys also talked with Paul about what it was like playing that last-ever KISS show on December 3rd, 2023 at Madison Square Garden, future general music projects including his #Motown / #Philly Soul covers group #SoulStation, whether he talks with former KISS founding members #AceFrehley and #PeterCriss - and more. Check out part 1 and tell us what you think!

Dave and Shane drop a preview of their extensive chat with legendary former #KISS singer and guitarist #PaulStanley!

Dave and Shane are honored to welcome pioneering electric violinist and singer #GinnyLuke to the program to discuss her debut solo album “Devil at My Heels”, released November 1st.

You may not know her yet, but no doubt you’ve heard her unforgettable sound. She’s performed the violin on albums and live shows for huge diverse acts like Foo Fighters, Snoop Dogg, Bebe Rexha, Finneas, Nicki Minaj, Meat Loaf, and most recently as part of AJR’s U.S. tour.

Now she’s stepping out on her own with her first record! Check out our interview, and learn more about Ginny at www.Ginny-Luke.com.

Dave and Shane just got off the line with legendary former #Queensryche singer and lyricist #GeoffTate who revealed plans for the third installment of the Operation Mindcrime story. Check it out!

Dave and Shane are back with part 2 of their exclusive interview with storied bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more). He talks about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass.” It was released on September 13th via CD, Blu-Ray and streaming.

A special vinyl edition will be released a bit later on.

Check out some of Tony’s amazing stories playing with scores of legends on iconic masterworks.

He also talks about his current tour with #BEAT featuring #AdrianBelew, #SteveVai and #Tool drummer #DannyCarey where they are rocking the King Crimson tracks of the 1980s.

Learn more about Tony Levin at www.TonyLevin.com

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen (host, booking, editing). Brother Shane McEachern (host, webmaster, segment production and the thing that makes you go hmmm…).

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Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome back one of the show’s earliest original interviews - prolific singer/songwriter #JessieWagner!!

She’s back with two new singles: “I Just Can't Today” and “The Unknown.”

The versatile recording artist has toured the world with #LennyKravitz, #Chic, #KidRock, #StevieVanZandt and #DuranDuran. Her powerful voice spans many genres including RnB, Dance, Soul, Gospel, Hip Hop and Rock n’ Roll.

Check out more of her work at: www.JessieWagnerOfficial.com

Also on Instagram @Jessie_Wagner

Tik Tok @JessieWagner77

And on Facebook, search Jessie Wagner.

SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host). Brother Shane McEachern (host, segment producer, and the thing that makes you go hmmm…).

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Dave and Shane are thrilled to present part two of their interview with #VerticalHorizon founder/singer/guitarist/songwriter #MattScannell, who talks about collaborating with the iconic, late-great #NeilPeart of #Rush, and how that connection forged a longtime friendship.

Furthermore, Matt goes into another rockstar friendship with the likes of #RichardMarx.

We first spoke with Matt in part one of our interview where he talks about the 25th anniversary of their multi-Platinum album #EverythingYouWant which includes the smash hits “Everything You Want,” “The Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” and “You’re A God.”

Vertical Horizon is currently on tour. Check out dates here!

http://www.verticalhorizon.com/tour

Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome you to part 1 of their interview with storied bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more) who talks about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass,” released September 13th on CD, Blu-Ray and streaming.

A special vinyl edition will be forthcoming later this year.

In part 1, Levin talks about his approach to this album and selecting the many players on it, with several dating back to his time with Peter Gabriel in the 1970s.

He also talks about his newly started tour with #BEAT featuring #AdrianBelew, #SteveVai and #Tool drummer #DannyCarey where they will be rocking the King Crimson tracks of the 1980s.

Learn more about Tony Levin at www.TonyLevin.com

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen (host, booking, editing). Brother Shane McEachern (host, webmaster, segment production and the thing that makes you go hmmm…).

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Iconic and innovative bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more) speaks with Dave and Shane about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass,” which will be released September 13th on CD, Blu-Ray and streaming.

A special vinyl edition will be forthcoming later this year.

In this preview of part 1 of our upcoming interview, Levin talks about working with Gabriel on his landmark #So album from 1986.

Enjoy this clip and be sure to look for Tony on his upcoming tour with #BEAT featuring #AdrianBelew, #SteveVai and #Tool drummer #DannyCarey where they will be rocking the King Crimson tracks of the 1980s.

Learn more about Tony Levin at www.TonyLevin.com

SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen (host, booking, editing). Brother Shane McEachern (host, webmaster, segment production and the thing that makes you go hmmm…).

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#DeadDaisies frontman #JohnCorabi (ex-#MotleyCrue, #TheScream, #RATT) talks about the Daisies’ newly started tour across #Europe in support of their slammin’ new album “Light 'Em Up!!”

Check it out!!

https://thedeaddaisies.com

Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome back one of the show’s earliest original interviews - prolific singer/songwriter #JessieWagner!!

She’s back with two new singles: “I Just Can't Today” and “The Unknown.”

The versatile recording artist has toured the world with #LennyKravitz, #Chic, #KidRock, #StevieVanZandt and #DuranDuran. Her powerful voice spans many genres including RnB, Dance, Soul, Gospel, Hip Hop and Rock n’ Roll.

Check out more of her work at: www.JessieWagnerOfficial.com

Also on Instagram @Jessie_Wagner

Tik Tok @JessieWagner77

And on Facebook, search Jessie Wagner.

SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host). Brother Shane McEachern (host, segment producer, and the thing that makes you go hmmm…).

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Dave and Shane welcome you to part one of our interview with #VerticalHorizon founder/singer/guitarist/songwriter #MattScannell, who talks about the 25th anniversary of their multi-Platinum album #EverythingYouWant which includes the smash hits “Everything You Want,” “The Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” and “You’re A God.”

Matt also opens up about the great friendship he had with legendary #Rush drummer #NeilPeart, and the awesome meeting he had with the #VanHalens at the iconic #5150 studio.

Thanks for checking us out!

Dave and Shane love everything #VanHalen and had a chance to catch up with #SammyHagar and #MichaelAnthony before their #BestOfBothWorlds show in suburban #Detroit. Here is the full chat.

In the spirit of honoring the VH legacy, we also added sound from a 2023 interview we did with Sammy, and a 2022 interview with #JoeSatriani that made huge headlines in #RollingStone, #EddieTrunk radio, etc - where Satch confirmed talks with #AlexVanHalen and #DavidLeeRoth for a tribute show or tour honoring the life of #EddieVanHalen.

We also revisit our conversation with VH historian Dr. #GregRenoff who wrote two books related to the band and reacted to the passing of Eddie back in October of 2020.

Enjoy our salute to one of rock’s greatest acts ever!

SHOW CREDITS: #SammyHagar and #MichaelAnthony of #VanHalen (August 2024). #SammyHagar interview from (October 2023). #JoeSatriani interview (April 2022). #VanHalen historian Dr. #GregRenoff (October 2020). Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).

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Rock of Nations has exclusive reaction from #SammyHagar and #MichaelAnthony of #VanHalen on their peers in #Aerosmith calling it quits after singer #StevenTyler was unable to have his voice fully heal after an injury.