A-Sides

Episode 73 - Top Ten Anthrax Songs

2021 marks the 40th anniversary of Anthrax, while Brent and Andy recently passed the two-year mark of recording A-Sides. We celebrate the occasion with a dive into Anthrax, as we share our favorite songs, with the usual side rants along the way. Making this discussion even more interesting is that Brent is a longtime fan of the band, while Andy is an "Anthrax Rookie." Thank you for helping us reach two years of A-Sides and we hope you enjoy this newest episode. 

Episode 72 - Carmine Appice

On Episode 72, Brent is joined by Carmine Appice, fresh off the release of King Kobra's first ever live album, Sweden Rock Live. They touch the newest releases in the King Kobra catalog, as well as Carmine's illustrious past with Rod Stewart, Blue Murder, Vanilla Fudge, and a few things Carmine has in the works for his next project. You can check out the new King Kobra live album by clicking this link to Sweden Rock Live. Thanks for pressing play on this newest episode of A-Sides!

Episode 71 - ZZ Top

Nearing our 2 year anniversary of A-Sides, we pay tribute to that Little Ol Band From Texas who reached a milestone of over 50 years as a band, ZZ Top. After taking a few moments to share our recent traveling tales, we spend this episode diving into our favorite songs, discuss their tasty licks and deliciously simple hooks, the ludicrous lyrics, and manage to get side-tracked a few times along the way. Pour yourself a cold one and enjoy this latest edition of A-Sides. Thanks for listening!

Episode 70 - Michael Jahnz

For this 70th episode of A-Sides, Brent speaks with guest Michael Jahnz. Michael has just released a new album, L.A. Is Mine, with his band Richrath Project 3:13. The album looks back on his past with Gary Richrath, and sees the release of previously unheard material, and also serves as a tribute to the late former member of REO Speedwagon. Michael discusses the ideas behind the new album, how he was first introduced to Gary, his ties to the Midwest, and what is on the horizon for Richrath Project 3:13. You can find more information on Michael and his band here. Thanks to Michael Jahnz for making time to guest on the newest A-Sides episode and thanks to you for listening.

Episode 69 - Scott Stevens

This newest episode of A-Sides features an in-depth discussion with songwriter and producer, Scott Stevens. He shares how his tenure fronting The Exies prepared him for his role in the studio with the Four Horsemen Music collective in Nashville, as well as what he currently has in the works for 2021. Scott also dives into his earliest influences and defines why a rock trio is truly called a "power trio." Huge thanks to Scott for sharing his story and being part of this newest episode of A-Sides.

Episode 68 - Concert Stories with Denny Smith

Denny Smith (of The Great Affairs) makes his second guest appearance on A-Sides in 2021, this time to chat about live music. It's something we've all missed over the last year, so listen to this episode and live vicariously through Denny's firsthand accounts of jerk roadies, stabbings, camping out in the dead of winter for tickets, crash landings, and find out which band is lovingly referred to as "Diet Cinderella." You can find his own band online here. Thanks for coming back for another spin on A-Sides.

Episode 67 - Top Ten Pantera Songs

Brent and Andy seem at their best when discussing metal bands, so this episode features a deep dive into the band who nearly single-handedly held down the fort for heavy metal in the 1990's- Pantera. The guys share their ten favorite songs, along with a few that missed the cut, also which song would make Brent punch a hole in a wall, and Andy shares the unique ways in which he discovers metal bands. Thanks for coming back for another spin on A-Sides.

Episode 66 - Records and Rants

After a long summer vacation apart, Brent and Andy take this episode to get caught up on their misadventures, and spend one long dive down the rabbit hole of record-collecting. They touch on the upcoming Judas Priest box set, Record Store Day releases, Dave Grohl, and other perils of record collecting. Thanks for coming back for another spin on A-Sides and stay cool this summer.