Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.

Rush creative contributor Greg Russell reveals how he
created the “Time Stand Still” Neil Peart tribute for the 50-Something Tour. A
longtime collaborator and close friend of Peart, Russell explains how the
animated in-concert presentation honored Neil’s music, motorcycling, lyrics,
and private life.

Russell also recalls meeting Peart through neilpeart.net,
riding motorcycles with him on tour, and witnessing Rush’s return with Geddy
Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Anika Nilles. Plus, the emotional opening-night “Xanadu”
reveal, rotating setlists, and whether Rush could tour again.

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The Jetsetters bring together Vixen guitarist Britt
Lightning and SiriusXM rock host Tommy London. They join Metal Walt to discuss
how a casual songwriting session became a new band, and why “Above the Noise”
was the right choice for their first single.

Britt and Tommy talk about the band’s October 15 Viper Room
debut, more singles, and plans for a full album. Britt also shares her
experience performing metal with William Shatner and what’s ahead for Vixen.
Tommy discusses his years on SiriusXM and the younger fans he sees discovering
rock.

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Europe keyboardist Mic Michaeli joins Metal Mayhem ROC as
the band celebrates 40 years of The Final Countdown and releases its new
album, Come This Madness. Michaeli talks about how Europe has evolved
from its ’80s roots into the heavier, guitar-driven band it is today.

Metal Walt also digs into appearances by Ghost’s Tobias
Forge and Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt, the story behind “Carrie,” and what
happened when Europe considered playing a show without “The Final Countdown.”
Plus, could Europe finally be headed back to North America?

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Mastodon drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor joins Metal
Mayhem ROC for an in-depth conversation about Marrow Deep, Brent Hinds,
and the next chapter of Mastodon. Dailor opens up about grief, the band’s
changing dynamic, and making the new record during an extraordinarily difficult
period.

Brann also discusses Mastodon’s songwriting process, Nick
Johnston and João Nogueira, working with Geezer Butler and Josh Homme, and
performing at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning. Plus, he looks ahead to
bringing Marrow Deep to the stage while keeping Mastodon’s history—and
Brent’s legacy—part of the band’s future.

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Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis joins Metal Mayhem ROC as
the band releases its new Best Of collection. Gillis talks about the
circumstances that put him onstage with Ozzy Osbourne after the death of Randy
Rhoads, the early KISS tours, and more than four decades of Night Ranger.

Then Brian Tichy talks Led By Vultures and the band's new
album. After playing drums with Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Foreigner, Billy
Idol and others, Tichy steps out from behind the kit as guitarist and lead
singer—and explains why now was the time to finally put his own music first.

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