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Jon Levin is an American musician and lawyer. He is best known as the guitarist for the heavy metal band Dokken, and he also played with Doro. He has a new album out with Dokken titled “Heaven Comes Down.” We discuss the new album, tour plans, musical production, guitar solos, opening for Van Halen, turning down an offer for Alice Cooper and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Lawyer Vs. Rockstar & Channeling Energy
04:40 - Having to Miss Shows & Getting Sick
07:00 - Poison Tour & C.C. DeVille & Path to Dokken
08:40 - Other Bands Between Warlock & Dokken
09:55 - Offer to Join Alice Cooper
11:50 - Switching Hats from Lawyer to Music
14:05 - Recreation Time & Work Time
17:10 - Health & Diet
19:22 - Don Dokken Interview
21:15 - Warren DeMartini & Musician Friendships
24:10 - Recording Riffs & Saving for Later
27:00 - Songs & Videos  on "Heaven Comes Down"
31:40 - Dokken Tour Plans & International Fan Base
33:55 - Kiss Kruise & Boat Shows
35:20 - Shows with George Lynch
36:13 - Opening for Van Halen
37:00 - Album Guest Spots & Commercials 
38:25 - Making an Album Process & Don's Production
44:10 - Recording Time & Solos
50:30 - Other Styles of Music & Jam Nights
53:07 - Outro

Dokken band website:
https://www.dokken.net/

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THAT METAL INTERVIEW presents Don Dokken of DOKKEN (recorded October 2023). Legendary Don Dokken chats about experiences with the "classic" line-up" & talks about the hard work put into DOKKEN's new record, 'Heaven Comes Down'. He gives an exclusive on a new DOKKEN film in the works.

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Don Dokken is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and founder of the metal band Dokken. The band has a new album “Heaven Comes Down” that comes out October 27th. We discuss the new album, touring with Aerosmith, drug use, ex guitarist George Lynch, living in New Mexico and so much more! Must watch episode for rock fans!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:14 - Sleep & Drugs
0:02:15 - New Album Theme
0:03:10 - Don's Path & Musical Escape
0:06:00 - Don's Look, Aging Gracefully & Vince Neil
0:10:00 - Dokken Shows, Fans & Meet & Greets
0:12:05 - New Album "Heaven Comes Down"
0:13:35 - New Song "Is It Me Or You"
0:15:15 - Women & Life in New Mexico
0:18:30 - Too Crowded in L.A.
0:20:47 - Musician Friends, Drinking & Drugs
0:30:20 - Touring with Aerosmith, Drugs & Management
0:35:35 - Rockstar Life, Sex & Aids
0:41:00 - New Songs & Breakups
0:48:10 - New Song "I Remember" & Reflecting Back on Career
0:53:10 - New Song "Santa Fe" & New Mexico House
1:00:52 - Don's New Girlfriend
1:03:45 - Don's Band Members Sue Him
1:08:45 - Warren DiMartini Vs. George Lynch
1:14:05 - Dysfunctional Album
1:18:20 - Guitarist Jon Levin
1:23:01 - Singing & Playing Guitar
1:26:14 - New Album, Music Videos & Shows
1:28:15 - Children's Hospitals
1:36:18 - Outro

Dokken website:
https://dokken.net/

Children's Hospitals website:
https://www.stjude.org/

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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THAT METAL INTERVIEW presents George Lynch of LYNCH MOB formerly of DOKKEN (recorded October 2023). 'Mr. Scary' himself, better known as George Lynch swings by to promote LYNCH MOB's new record, 'Babylon' as well as his new solo album, 'Guitars at the End of the World'. Lynch talks about his personal life as a normal human being and expresses his appreciation for MICHAEL SCHENKER's talent and contribution to the music business.

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THAT METAL INTERVIEW presents Deen Castronovo of JOURNEY and REVOLUTION SAINTS (recorded April 2023). Singing & drumming sensation Deen Castronovo swings by during his current 2023 JOURNEY U.S. tour and chats about REVOLUTION SAINTS' new album, 'Eagle Flight' & the new line-up. Deen also talks about his passion for life and music after his battle with drugs. He also speaks of his music career & life on the road.

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This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs… that are completely killer and whatever… Whether they are playing it straight note-for-note, or whether they are re-interpreting it; bands love to pay tribute to great songs that they love! In this episode, we showcase the diversity of how a band can take a 90s classic hit and make it their own.

What’s this InObscuria thing? We’re a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. From industrial-goth bands adding bleeps and buzzes to classic 90s grunge standards, to punk bands rockin’ out gangsta rap… we got ya covered! 

Songs this week include:

1. The L.I.F.E. Project – “Symphony Of Destruction (Megadeth)” from Big F.O.U.R. EP(2022)
2. Howling Giant – “Rooster (Alice In Chains)” from Dirt (Redux) (2020) 
3. George Lynch & Jeff Pilson – “One Of Us (Joan Osborn)” from Heavy Hitters (2020)
4. Sigue Sigue Sputnik – “Bullet With Butterfly Wings (Smashing Pumpkins)” from A Gothic-Industrial Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins (2007)
5. Mystic Prophecy – “Are You Gonna Go My Way (Lenny Kravitz)” from Monuments Uncovered (2018)
6. Small Town Titans – “Sex And Candy (Marcy Playground)” from The Ride (2020)
7. Cut Down Clay – “California Love (2Pac)” from Hip Hop Goes Punk (2012)
8. Copeland – “Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden)” from Punk Goes 90s (2006)

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In observance of the retail event of the year that is Black Friday, InObscuria delivers an episode full of new music releases for you to go stuff some stockings, or trousers, or whatever you stuff… That’s right we’re talking about new Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal released this year in 2022! Go support these bands by buying their tunes and give the gift of music this holiday season!

What is this InObscuria? Every week Robert and Kevin exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This week’s episode features the Should Have Been category, or should we say, “The Should Be…”. These are all artists at the top of their craft making quality music that should be heard. Please support these artists!

Songs this week include:

1. Thunderbolt Hydraulic – “Truth Never Lies” from Hater - EP (2022)
2. Marcus King – “Lie Lie Lie” from Young Blood (2022)
3. Frank Bello – “It Won’t Be Long” from Then I’m Gone (2022)
4. Motor Sister – “Right There, Just Like That” from Get Off (2022)
5. Black Swan – “Killer On The Loose” from Generation Mind (2022)
6. Hot Water Music – “Newtown Scraper” from Feel The Void (2022)
7. The Black Moods – “Youth Is Wasted On The Young” from Into The Night (2022)
8. Thundermother – “Black And Gold” from Black And Gold (2022)

Thunerbolt Hydraulic

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https://www.thefrankbello.com/

Motor Sister

Black Swan

http://hotwatermusic.com/

https://theblackmoods.com/

https://www.thundermother.com/

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Miljenko Matijevic is the singer and founding member for the band Steelheart. He also did the singing vocals for Mark Walhberg in the movie Rockstar as part of the band Steel Dragon. That band (which also included Zakk Wylde & Jeff Pilson) may have a reunion of sorts with a very well known drummer replacing Jason Bonham. We discuss all this plus the new single recorded in 10 languages, singing for the Doors, movie projects and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Los Angeles & Moving 
02:51 - Getting First Record Deal 
07:45 - Creating Luck & Hard Work 
08:56 - New Album & Name Changes 
12:30 - New Song, Video & Languages 
21:22 - Live Shows with Steelheart & Movie 
23:02 - Steelheart TV, Movies & Other Projects 
25:45 - Steel Dragon Updates 
30:30 - New Store & Steelheart Jacket 
32:43 - Cost of Music & Making Money 
36:04 - Meet & Greets 
37:20 - Singing with The Doors 
39:25 - STP & Velvet Revolver 
41:55 - World Kitchen 
44:00 - Outro 

Steelheart website:
https://steelheart.com

World Kitchen website:
https://wck.org

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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On this episode, Eddie is joined by Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, ex-Dokken, etc.) who discusses the latest with The End and gives an update on his other respective bands! Plus, Winger's Red Beach makes a cameo to celebrate "Reb Beach Day!"

Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.

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What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or grouping of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we look back on a tumultuous year that we’d mostly rather forget. In celebration of the New Year, we wanted to find some nuggets of joy from the last 12-months. We hope everyone’s families are safe, and that you are able to take some time to kick back and rock with us! Happy New Year everyone!

Songs this week include:

1. Thundermother - “Free Ourselves” from Heat Wave (2020)
2. MUCC - “Aku – JUSTICE-” from Aku (2020)
3. Vandenberg - “Hell and High Water” from 2020 (2020)
4. The Swear - “Ike Turner” from The Clinic And The Sane (2020)
5. Lovebites - “Raise Some Hell” from Electric Pentagram (2020)
6. Death By Unga Bunga - “Live Until I Die” from Heavy Male Insecurity (2020)
7. Black Swan - “Long Road To Nowhere” from Shake The World (2020)
8. Ours - “Slipping Away” from Media Age EP (2020)
9. Hazzerd - “Call Of The Void” from Delirium (2020)
10. Hum - “Step Into You” from Inlet (2020)

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What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week Robert gets a glimpse into another Williams’ collection of lost and forgotten songs from the silver screen! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.

Songs this week include:

1. Dio – “Hide In The Rainbow” from Iron Eagle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(1986)
2. Wylde Rattz – “T.V. Eye (The Stooges)” from Velvet Goldmine (1998) 
3. Riggs – “Heartbeat” from Heavy Metal: Music From The Motion Picture(1981)
4. Steel Dragon – “Stand Up” from Rock Star – Music From The Motion Picture (2001)
5. Social Distortion – “Another State Of Mind” from Mommy’s Little Monster (1983)
6. John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band – “Season In Hell” from Eddie And The Cruisers – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1983)
7. Living Colour & Run DMC – “Me, Myself & My Microphone” from Judgment Night – Music From The Motion Picture (1993)

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Joey has released a great Instrumental rendition of The Beatles Classic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to raise funds via Facebook for AT-RISK Public School Music Education Programs. 

Joey has commissioned some talented players such as Steve Ferrone (Drummer for Tom Petty), Gregg Bissonette (Drummer for Ringo Starr, DLR, Toto) , Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken, Winger) to name but a few ! 

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New to InObscuria? It’s all about digging up obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. While we may be talking about a band or artist that many of you know in this episode, perhaps you are not aware of the depth of side projects he has had over his long career. Our hope is that we turn you on to something new!

Go check out George’s documentary Shadow Nation here

Songs this week include:

1. Xciter – “Paris Is Burning” from Xciter (1979)
2. KXM – “Noises In The Sky” from Scatterbrain (2017) 
3. George Lynch – “Power And Resistance” from Shadow Train (2015)
4. Sweet & Lynch – “Time Will Tell” from Only To Rise (2015)
5. Lynch Mob – “Chromeplated” from Smoke This (2015)
6. Ultraphonix – “Counter Culture” from Original Human Music (2018)
7. T&N – “Kiss Of Death” from Slave To The Empire (2012)

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