DOMKcasts

New Korn in the works for 2019? Jonathan Davis of Korn joins the DOMKcast. On the road with the Black Labyrinth tour and made a stop in Tulsa at the Cain's Ballroom. Jonathan says his solo stuff has more of a mellow feel to it compared to the music he's created with Korn. Speaking of which, Jonathan says that he will start laying down the vocals after he wraps up his solo tour. Perhaps we'll get a new album from them in 2019. We talked about the process of recording a new album with him. Sometimes it takes no time at all and others it's more of a time consuming process. Just looking for that inspiration and acting on it. Hear his Mt. Rushmore of New Wave bands. The category of music Jonathan Davis was a huge fan of growing up. His musical background influenced by his father who owned a music store in California. Originally from Bakersfield, California. Hear about his upbringing out there. Korn played a few shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their landmark album "Follow The Leader". Hear about his experiences and reminiscing about that time period where Korn dominated the show TRL on MTV amongst all the boybands. According to Jonathan Davis, "we were carrying the rock flag around that time and it felt good." Hear the full conversation with Jonathan Davis of Korn on episode 78 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The Canadian rock music scene is not just about Nickelback. The country is rich with talent in the rock world with the emergence of some eclectic bands like The Glorious Sons, Monster Truck and Justin & Tarek from the band The Blue Stones. A two-piece band originally from Windsor Canada. Has a sound comparable to The Black Keys and Royal Blood. They are the special guests this week on the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. The re-release of their album "Black Holes" will happen Friday October 26th. You'll hear the title track off their album at the end of this episode. It tackles the subject of independence. That first little taste that you get directly out of high school and college. Always an experimental time. It's left 100% up to you. Which path will you take? When talking about the message that they were trying to convey with the song Justin & Tarek said "It's about trying to choose between something secure, the safe choice or taking a risk on a path that might be a black hole but could lead to something great.". Huge sports fans and got the opportunity to have one of their songs played during Monday Night Football. Both are admitted Lions fans and talked about the trepidation that goes along with that. The guys and Lunchbox go back and forth about which is worse situation The Lions or The Browns? Hear about their experience playing just outside Wrigley Field before a Pearl Jam concert and the reception they got out on the streets. What are the bands future plans in terms of touring? Hopefully they will be making their way to Oklahoma soon. Full conversation with Justin & Tarek from the band The Blue Stones on episode 77 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Your legacy is the only thing you leave behind in this world. The Protest convey's that message in the album artwork of their latest effort "Legacy". Lead vocalist Josh Bramlett is the special guest this week on the DOMKcast. New song out called "Noise Revolution" which you'll hear at the end of the episode. Josh's first passion was basketball. Make sense when you find out the band is from Indiana. It's in their blood out there. A band with a positive message but heavier sound. They do have christian beliefs but don't consider themselves a christian band. How have their christian beliefs affected them in their dealings with record labels? Has it given them a bit of a stigma or has it been embraced? Hear about the trials and tribulations that the band has had to endure not only with the people in the music business.At the end of the day, they just want to reach people and uplift them. That's something they've never lost sight of. Their nickname is "The Road Warriors" playing over 150 shows every year. Where would they like to tour in the future that they haven't already been? Hear touring stories and their aggressive approach to getting their stuff heard in the episode. It's refreshing to hear such a positive message in a negative climate. For a little piece of that, listen to episode 76 of the DOMKcast with Josh Bramlett of the band The Protest. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday afternoon at 2pm on the iHeartRadio App.

Nashville is rich with talent in the rock scene these days and this week's guest is another example. Tyler & Caleb from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown join the DOMKcast. A classic blues rock sound with energy and enthusiasm. At such an early juncture in their career, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown have toured with some big names in the business like AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and more. What did they learn from these heavy hitters in the industry? Hear their stories on this week's episode. They still reside in Nashville where they run around with another Nashville based rock band Halestorm. Regular fishing trips with the guys occur in their downtime. The band's first self-titled album was recorded in Tyler Bryant's basement. The band has had their struggles with record labels and are in the process of getting the rights to their songs back from their former employers. The frustrating tails of a band not being able to play their own songs. Imagine that! Graham Whitford, son of Brad Whitford of Aerosmith plays on guitar in the band. Hear how Tyler Bryant got hooked up with him. A great recourse for advice not too far away. These young, up-and-comers will be at the Cain's Ballroom October 17th with Clutch and Sevendust. Fun, energetic band with a classic blues rock sound. Almost refreshing to hear it these days. Hear the guys talks about what they prefer in terms releasing new material. Albums or EPs? That is the question these days. Tyler and Caleb from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown on episode 75 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Full of piss and vinegar. That is how the band Kaleido has been described over the years. Been in the indie rock scene for a bit and originally from Detroit, Michigan. Christina Chriss fronts the band and joined the DOMKcast on episode 74. Hear about her rapping abilities. She celebrates all types of music and that lead her to experimenting with rap on her solo stuff. Hear about her epic ecounter with popstar Justin Bieber. A moment she'll never forget for all the wrong reasons. The band is good friends with Alien Ant Farm and has worked with them in the past. Any plans to do anything in the future? Kaleido has also been apart of shiprocked and hear about her experiences performing with members of Papa Roach and Filter. Did they pull any rockstar moves like throwing TV's into the ocean or anything along those lines? You'll have to listen to find out. Christina did reveal that she did quite a bit of karaoke while on shiprocked. Go-to seems to be "Love Is A Battlefield" by Pat Benatar. Kaleido is known for their live shows and the fans have been responding to their new music. They're looking to release an EP soon which will include the song "My Enemy". You'll hear it at the end of this episode. The band has been in the indie rock scene for 6 years. Hear about the trials and tribulations of going through the music business these days. Christina Chriss from the band Kaleido on episode 74 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. #DOMKRocks

New music coming soon from the guys from Goodbye June. Brandon, Landon, and Tyler devulged those details on the DOMKcast and let us know that in the next couple of weeks, we'll get our first little taste. Hitting the road with Greta Van Fleet this fall, the guys have struck up a friendship with the Kiszka brothers over the years. Before Goodbye June became a success, they vowed to take the Nashville band on the road with them. Both bands will hit the road and do some European tour dates this fall. Goodbye June had to drudge threw the drudgery to get to where they are right now. Booking their own shows and playing in front of crowds of minimal people in the early going. They stuck with it, perservered and have become a success. Hear about the Nashville music scene, how they benefited from it, and where it ranks among citites with rich music cultures. Landon, Brandon, and Tyler all had a church background. Hear how that influenced their sound and sculpted who they are. Goodbye June played Rocklahoma last year and have been doing great things ever since. Their classic sound resonates with their friends and leaves them wanting more. The band talked about the triles and tribulations of the music business these days and how internet streaming has affected it. Hear the full conversation with Goodbye June on episode 73 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Is metal a bit stale these days? If you listen to Matt Heafy of the band Trivium, he'll argue that it's never been more healthy. There's many young up and coming artists in the metal world worth listening to. You just have to exercise some forbearance and look. In this day and age with social media, you're choices tend to get overwhelming. The truth is, this generation has more access to bands and artists than we could have even imagine growing up. Matt Heafy of Trivium joins the DOMKcast again for the second time. He's using social media to the fullest, having a twitch account where he gives ju-jitsu lessons, guitar lessons, and gives his fans to learn about Matt's true personality offstage. Matt will incorporate outside-the-box covers on not only his twitch account but YouTube channel as well. Perhaps a collaboration in the works after this talk? Matt recently did a metal version of "mmmmbop" by Hanson. Just shows you the eclectic taste in music that Matt has and does similar covers on his YouTube channel as well. Maybe we'll see him at Hop Jam next year? Matt revealed that he's working on a collaboration with Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional. We touched on why metal is king in Europe but not so much in the states. An incredibly talented guy who got his start at an early age. As he stated in the interview, Trivium has been the only real job he's had in his life. Always great to chat with Matt Heafy who is one of the nicest guys in the business. Hear the full conversation on episode 72 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How often are YOU more aware of what's going on in your smartphone than you are of the surroundings around you? Often in society today, we find ourselves plugged into everything else but the present. That's the overall point that The Veer Union is trying to make in their new song and music video "Living Not Alive". Crispin Earl of the band joins the DOMKcast this week. The Veer Union has been around for 12 years. Hear about what Crispin's learned about the business in his time in the music industry. Older and wiser these days and full of piss and vinegar. Recently, The Veer Union did a cover of the old Linkin Park tune "Numb" to pay homage to Chester Bennington. Hear about the thought process behind coming up with that cover. New album is out now "Decade 2: Rock and Acoustic". You can hear their new song "Living Not Alive" at the end of the DOMKcast. The guys will be hitting the road with Puddle Of Mudd, Saliva, and Tantric. Hear if they'll be making it close to Tulsa in the upcoming months. Dealings with depression over the years, Crispin expressed his struggles in the song "Defying Gravity". A string of albums are set to be released and Promo Brady breaks down the schedule and when we can expect to hear more from The Veer Union. Back onto the rock music scene and sounding phenomenal with their new album "Decade 2: Rock and Acoustic". We want to know what you think about the new stuff from The Veer Union. Give us your opinion in the comments below. Do you want to hear more from The Veer Union on the DOMKcast? Give us your thoughts and you just might hear more from these guys Friday nights at 11pm on 97.5 KMOD. Great conversation with Crispin Earl of The Veer Union on episode 71 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

An incredible story of perseverance on this episode of the DOMKcast. Michael Orlando was on tour with the band Vampires Everywhere when their bus was hit by a drunk driver. Crippling injuries were sustained as a result of the crash and sent Michael to rehab where he began a long grueling recovery. Reemerging with a new perspective on life, Michael decided to get back in the music business and start another band called Dead Girls Academy. He talked about the effects of going through a traumatic event like the bus crash has had on his life. Michael still deals with flashbacks from time to time and avoids driving in the dark all together.

Perhaps a little problem with OCD, Michael talked about his quirks that he does while out on the road and touched on the bedbugs epidemic. This is a real thing and had Lunchbox curious as to how you check for them. Michael loves to watch food shows in his spare time. He gives some of his favorites and we dive into some old shows from years past. New album “Alchemy” is out now. Hear “No Way Out” at the end of episode 70 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

High praise from some familiar names in regards the music of Ivory Blue. A new artist with a story of perseverance. Ran away from home at the young age of 15 and ended up in Kansas City. Along the way playing local coffee shops and any other place that was interested. The tail of a struggling artist out on the road trying to find a home. Ended up in Kansas City and decided to enter the Next2Rock Contest in L.A. Made it to the finals at the legendary Viper Room and played in front of some big names like Gavin Rosdale of Bush and John Varvatos. Taking home the honors and winning it all, Ivory Blue’s career would take on a new life. Gavin Rosdale described Ivory as a true artist. John Varvatos said “"Wow, I've been waiting for the wow and you are the wow.”. Ultimately signing to John Varvatos record label BMLG and is working with him in Nashville.

The journey to get this point has been challenging overcoming obstacles along the way. Deciding to drop out of High School and move to Florida. Ivory Blue recalls turning to Eminem’s album “Encore” for a release, listening to that album constantly and memorizing the lyrics. One of the first artists to come out as a non binary transgender. Ivory Blue’s unique style has captured many with her new song “Ready Get Set”. Hear more about the journey of Ivory Blue on episode 69 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

The band Orgy is back with a new lineup and some “#NEWMUSIC”. New song “Army To Your Party” has their signature industrial rock sound with elements of EDM mixed in. Lead singer and creator of the band Orgy joins the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. Feverishly working on the new album called “NEWMUSIC”, the release will more than likely happen in the fall. The band will be hitting the road and unveiling some #NEWMUSIC at their shows. You could possibly get some impromptu shows on the side of the road from the band Orgy. As Jay explained, their tour buss only drives 10 hours at a time and shuts off. Perhaps some guerrilla shows in the future? See Orgy at the Diamond Ballroom August 21st.

What about the Family Values Tour? Some of the most eclectic lineups ever assembled. Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ramstein, Ice Cube and of course the guys from Orgy. Would their be a chance of that franchise getting revived? Jay said he’s down. Some of his best touring experiences were those years being apart of such a major tour. The owner of his own indie record label called D1 Music, Jay chimes in on the state of music today and easy it is for artists to get their music out there.

I single father, Jay talks about the joys of having a daughter and balancing family life with being apart of the band. When asked what he prefers, full length albums or EP’s? Jay said “Playing Live”. He loves the rush of being in front of a crowd that’s their to see his music. The high that you get off of that is like no other. Hear the full conversation with Jay Gordon of Orgy on episode 68 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

Invoking change is the overall purpose of Grandson. I knew artist in the rock world who spent the majority of his childhood in Toronto, Canada. Deciding to drop out of college and move to L.A. to pursue his music career. A unique perspective to our current state as a country. Grandson touches on the differences between Canada and the U.S. Lunchbox and Promo Brady had a chance to catch up with him last week when we was in town for a show at the Vanguard in the Brady Arts District. What has it been like traveling through the red states with a liberal leaning message? Grandson talks about his experiences. What is the meaning behind his song “Blood/Water”? The lyrics have weight and depth to them. What is he trying to convey? You’ll hear his answer to that question in the conversation ahead. Mike Shinoda has been a major influence on Grandson’s career. The two connected in L.A. and recorded a song together. Mike has served as a bit of a mentor to the young artist. This episode of the DOMKcast is unique in a sense that this is one of the rare times the guys took our show on the road. Walking the outskirts of the Brady Arts District and ending up in Chimara. Hear the full conversation with Grandson on episode 67 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

What’s the latest on a new album from Greta Van Fleet? Guitarist Jake Kiszka is apart of the DOMKcast for a second time and revealed that we can expect a new album by the end of the year. He is sworn to secrecy on the title of the new album but said it will be out very soon. This will be the bands first full length album and will cap off an incredible year for Greta Van Fleet. Their career is growing exponentially and have found themselves in some surreal moments in 2018. One of which, playing Elton John’s Oscar Watch Party where they were joined by Elton to perform some of his classic’s. Find that video on my blog. Just go to kmod.com and click on Lunchbox. Jake talks about how special it was to share the stage with a legend.

It’s become a common occurrence at Greta Van Fleet shows for bra’s to find their way onstage. A pivotal moment in any rock bands career to reach bra status. A retro sound in a modern world. Do the guys ever get tired of being compared to Led Zeppelin? Who was their biggest musical influence on their career? Jake answers both of those questions in depth. The Kiszka brothers had a unique upbringing by today’s standards. Listened to blues records out of their dad’s collection for the majority of their childhood. Contemporary music wasn’t even on their radar until middle school where friends introduced some of the popular music to them. Not impressed by the style of hip-hop, the Kiszka brothers continued to be old soles and immersed themselves in classic rock. This would be the foundation for their onstage bravura as a band.

Will Greta Van Fleet be coming to Tulsa soon? They have been touring relentlessly throughout the year which even included an appearance on the Tonight Show last week. Jake drops a few hints about their touring plans the rest of the year. Hear the full conversation with Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet on episode 66 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

How does it feel to have Elton John singing your praises? Kiliyan Maguire of the band Charming Liars talked about receiving kudos from one of the greats and covering the Elton classic “I’m Still Standing” on episode 65 of the DOMKcast. Out on the road with Dorothy and making a stop at the Cain’s next Tuesday. Go see this talented band with members from L.A. and the U.K. How did the guys get connected with each other? Kiliyan explains the creative process that the band goes through when writing and recording songs. No one member takes a magisterial approach but their is heated opinions from time to time. The passion of their art seeps through in their recordings.

In terms of writing and producing, the band does everything 100% on their own. Are they open to working with a producer in the future? In the midst of a trilogy of music videos, the third installment has been released with their latest single “Like A Drug”. Hear about the concept behind all three videos.

Traveling to South Africa, Europe, and all over the states for gigs, Kiliyan talked about some of the better destinations he’s played shows at. An educated discussion on noodling broke out. Kiliyan either seems intrigued or frightened at the notion that people go out to lakes in Oklahoma and catch giant catfish with their barehands. Only in Oklahoma right? Hear the full conversation with Kiliyan Maguire of Charming Liars on episode 65 of the DOMKcast.

True Rockers in the industry, Monster Truck has gotten high praise from many successful artists including Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Alice In Chains and more. Jeremy Widerman of Monster Truck is the special guest on episode 64 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. The band is out of Canada but have a unique blend of southern rock. How did that come about and who were some of their influences growing up? The care free guys from Monster Truck don’t have an astounding story on how they got their name. Just a couple of dudes sitting around getting drunk one night. During an enthralling conversation about music, they joked about making a band named Monster Truck. The rest is history.

New album “True Rockers” is due out September 14th. Title track is the lead single and features Dee Snider on guest vocals midway through the song. The band got connected with him in Toronto while Dee was working on a Broadway play. He became an instant fan of Monster Truck and has been championing them ever since. Maybe we’ll get Dee Snider on the DOMKcast soon. The band plans on touring extensively in support of the new album later this year and into 2019.

Recently played the Download Festival across the pond in Europe in front of hundred’s of thousands of people. Rock is the king format over there. Why is that? How long do you think until rock music becomes king again in the states? Jeremy Widerman answers those questions and more on episode 64 of the DOMKcast.

The epitome of thinking outside the box would be coming up with an idea to make a metal version of “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio. That’s what the guys from Like. A Storm did a few years back and seems to be a fan favorite at their shows. A band compiled of brothers from New Zealand, Like A Storm will be hitting the road with Godsmack and Shinedown in the upcoming months. Matt Brooks was the special guest on episode 63 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. Fresh off their appearance at Rocklahoma, Matt talked about what he prefers in terms of live shows.

The brothers have a portable studio that they carry around in a backpack. As Matt alluded to, much of the writing and recording for their latest album Catacombs was done on the road over the course of the last few years. Sometimes the ideas would come to him in the middle of the night perhaps from a trans mundane world. The writing process would ensue and the ideas for “Catacombs” were born.

The band often incorporates their New Zealand heritage into the sound of Like A Storm by using a didgeridoo. Which gives their new single “The Devil Inside” a much darker feel. How often do they make it home these days? The band has been well traveled over the years setting up base in Toronto for a few years before moving to the states. How much of an adjustment has it been coming from New Zealand, to Canada and ending up in the United States? Hear the full conversation that Lunchbox and Promo Brady had with Matt Brooks of Like A Storm on episode 63 of the DOMKcast.

Suicide has been the topic of conversation lately due to recent events. The song “Ghost” from Badflower has a pellucid meaning and touches on the journey of a man battling depression. Josh Katz the frontman of Badflower is the special guest on episode 62 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady. Josh admitted he has his own battles with depression that have been more prevalent in recent years, possibly coinciding with the success of the band. As he said during the conversation, “Success is a weird animal and can do things to your head." You can almost feel the weight of the emotions that the song “Ghost” inflicts on you. It’s a subject that is avoided but the beauty of this song is that it’s going to start the conversation. Title track off the latest album from Badflower which is out now.

The guys from Badflower are persistent. Tired of waiting for the green light from Republic Records. The band decided to record their album “Temper” in their garage. They handed over a copy upon completion and the record label released it as is. Josh said “Being in a band is 10% action and 90% waiting around. We just got tired of waiting.”

A few things you’ll find interesting about the band. They were discovered by Lance Bass of NYSNC during a residency at The Key Club in L.A. No word yet on a rock version “Bye Bye Bye”. Everybody has a phase after your freed of your parents and live on your own for the first time. The things you do just because you can at that point. Josh had a stripper pole in the living room of his first apartment. He had fun reminiscing of the debauchery that went on during those fun days. Hear the full conversation with Josh Katz of Badflower on episode 62 of the DOMKcast.

A positive message in a negative climate. That’s what the band Messer would like to convey in their song “Make This Life”. It’s a song about unity and was written after the past election. Rather than sitting back and blame storming, the band made a conscious effort to not take a side. But encourage everyone to put their differences aside and work together. Lead singer and creator of the band Dereak Messer is this weeks special guest on the DOMKcast. The latest band to come out the Deep Elum music scene in Dallas, Tx. The band Messer has actually been around for awhile. The guys used to run around with Pantera years ago. Dimebag made an effort to give the the band their name and told Dereak they should go by “S***faced”. Needless to say Dereak opted for his last name “Messer”.

Dereak has had some tremendous opportunities over the course of his career. Having tried out to be the lead singer of Alice In Chains after Layne Staley’s death. That gig inevitably went to William Duval. Messer’s self titled album is out now. A few of the songs were inspired by Toto’s “Africa”. Despite the influence, flute solos were nowhere to be found on the new album. Maybe on the next one.

Everybody in the band is admitted dog lovers so it made sense to adopt a tee-cup poodle which one of the bandmates gained after a failed relationship. The little guys name is Oscar and according to Dereak, gets more attention from the lady’s than anybody in the band. Messer’s touring will continue for the next few months in various places around Texas. They hope to add more dates throughout the year. Enjoy the full conversation with Dereak Messer on episode 61 of the DOMKcast.

When you’re truly passionate about something in your life, don’t give up. Mixi from the band Stitched Up Heart lived by these words in the early going of the bands career. In most cases with a band, it’s a bit of a grind to get going. Stitched Up Heart had to pay their dues to get to the point where they’re at today. Mixi lived out of her car the first year of the band. Even delivered pizzas to make a little extra money. Fast forward to the present and Stitched Up Heart was apart of an all female lineup earlier this year featuring Halestorm, In This Moment, and New Years Day. Touring and new music is on the agenda moving forward.

New album in the works after the success of “Catch Me When I Fall”, “Monster” and “Finally Free” in years past. New studios this go-around after the congerire of items surrounding them where “Monster” was recorded. A black cat gave birth to two albino cats and spell books on the shelves. Friendlier and less creepy quarters have been used to enhance the creative experience. The superstitious type would be scared off by a black cat, not Mixi and the rest of Stitched Up Heart. Animal lovers themselves, and do things for animal foundations regularly.

Mixi touched on her journey of going through the process of becoming sober. An easy thing to get wrapped up in while on tour. She reached a point where she just didn’t want to drink anymore. Holding strong in situations to this day. She admits it’s a hard struggle at times. Partying with Lzzy Hale and crew, she’ll opted for a shot of water instead. Overall, she feels that it has helped her writing. Expect new music from Stitched Up Heart soon! Hear Mixi on episode 60 of the DOMKcast with Lunchbox and Promo Brady.

What is the mood of Ivan Moody these days? Jeremy Spencer answers that question on episode 59 of the DOMKcast. Lunchbox and Promo Brady had a great chat with him a few weeks back after they wrapped up their tour with Shinedown. As their former record label mumps around about the new album release by Five Finger Death Punch "And Justice For None", Jeremy Spencer talks about how proud he and his band-mates are of the new music.

Covers have been a strength of the band throughout their career with renditions of "Bad Company" and "Gone Away". On the new album they included a cover of "Blue On Black" originally done by Kenny Wayne Shepard Band. Jeremy discussed how they come up with these "outside the box" covers. The process just might involve Ivan Moody cranking out some vocals during karaoke night at a bar somewhere.

Jeremy has dabbled in acting in the past. Hear if he has any projects on the horizon. New album "And Justice For None" out now. Enjoy the full conversation with Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch on episode 59 of the DOMKcast.