The Hook Rocks

What hooked you on rock 'n'roll?

The Hook Rocks is the ultimate rock community podcast….like every great song has a hook…every rock fan has a moment when a song…an album…a band…a performance hooked them.

06/21/2024

Only in Chicago..

06/18/2024

Blues guitarist Philip Sayce sits down with The Hook Rocks for a conversation about the blues, his new album "The Wolves Are Coming", & collaborating with Richard Marx.
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06/14/2024

We celebrate live music once again with The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review. We look back on the 1979 classic "Live Killers" from
Queen. There is nothing like a Queen live show!
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06/13/2024

Lead singer John Bush of Armored Saint
talks his new project Category7 & the 40th anniversary of their classic album "March of The Saint" on an all new Hook Rocks Podcast!
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06/11/2024

Lead singer Arvid Hallagard of the heavy rock band Greenleaf visits The Hook Rocks to talk the new album "The Head & The Habit" & how the band focuses on the dynamic of a song when creating music! Pantheon Podcasts
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06/11/2024

The Hook Rocks Live Album Review returns with a break down of the Queen record "Live Killers" with Rob Hughes. We reflect on the performance & why Queen is one of the best live bands in rock history! Pantheon Podcasts
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06/10/2024

Their album "Dead By Dawn" is must have for all heavy rock fans! The Hook Rocks welcomes the band KITSA on the latest New Music Spotlight for a conversation about their 2024 album and more!
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06/10/2024

The new Devilskin EP "Surfacing" is welcomed by their fans across the globe. Lead singer Jennie Skulander discusses the songs on their new release & what's next on The Hook Rocks Podcast!
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06/10/2024

The new Petes Diary album "Keep On Rockin" comes out Friday. Both Peter Dankelson &
TRACII GUNS join The Hook Rocks to talk the album, The song "All Hell Breaks Loose" which Tracii plays on, guitars, & other fun stuff!
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06/09/2024

The Hook Rocks Music Business Report with
Kristi Enigl returns for a 2nd time this quarter as we discuss the The United States Department of Justice lawsuit against Live Nation Concerts
& Ticketmaster & what it means for music fans!
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06/09/2024

What's better than pizza with friends? The Hook Rocks monthly recap show with Chris & Mike talks the episodes in May, some music news, & our thoughts on the concerts we attended...and is pineapple an acceptable pizza topping?
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06/09/2024

What more could you want on a Saturday Night? Peter Dankelson & TRACII GUNS
visit The Hook Rocks Podcast for a fun chat about guitar, music, & Petes Diary new album "Keep On Rockin" out this coming Friday!
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06/08/2024

His new album "Savage" arrives July 12th & his first three singles have already garnered widespread praise. The singer/songwriter
Tim Montana sits down with The Hook Rocks & tells his amazing story!
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06/07/2024

The highly anticipated new Greenleaf album "The Head & The Habit" will be available everywhere on June 21st. Lead singer Arvid Hallagard speaks to The Hook Rocks about their approach on the new record!
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06/05/2024

The Hook Rocks heads to the state of Washington for the latest New Music Spotlight! The band KITSA talks their influences, working with producer Tony Reed, & their album "Dead By Dawn"
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06/02/2024

The Hook Rocks monthly recap show "Pizza With Friends" is back with friends of the show
Mike & Chris! We discuss a few of our recent episodes, some music news, & pizza!
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05/31/2024

Listen to a special Hook Rocks Music Business Report featuring Kristi Enigl detailing the recent The United States Department of Justice lawsuit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation Concerts Concerts...& their recent data breach impacting 500 million people!
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05/29/2024

Growing up off the grid singer Tim Montana overcame adversity. Now he finds himself with a publishing deal & a new album called "Savage" due in July. He is the latest New Music Spotlight guest on The Hook Rocks.
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05/28/2024

Singer Scott Hill of Fu Manchu visits with The Hook Rocks Podcast to talk the bands new album "The Return of Tomorrow", the vibe they wanted to create with the music, & the decision to release a double album!
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05/28/2024

The Hook Rocks welcomes lead singer Jennie Skulander of the New Zealand band
Devilskin for a chat about their new EP "Surfacing" & covering the classic legendary songs "Barracuda" & "Holy Diver"!
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05/27/2024

It's been 35 years since the debut SKID ROW
album was released but the journey began long before.
Dave 'Snake' Sabo chats with The Hook Rockss about the bands early days, his friendship with
Jon Bon Jovi & more!
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05/25/2024

How much is the first pressing of
Led Zeppelin debut album with turquoise lettering? What drives the market for vinyl? We cover all this & more on The Hook Rocks quarterly audio/tech episode with Rob Hughes.

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05/25/2024

Desert Rock legends Fu Manchu are back with their album "The Return of Tomorrow" out June 14th. Singer Scott Hill speaks with The Hook Rocks about the new double album & his punk/hardcore roots!
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05/24/2024

35 years ago SKID ROW put themselves on the rock 'n' roll map with their debut album! Dave 'Snake' Sabo
reflects on what lead them to signing with Atlantic Records & performing on stages across the world!
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05/23/2024

Singer Ryan Gamey of the Desert Rock band
High Desert Queen joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight for a conversation about the bands upcoming album "Palm Reader" out on May 31st!
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05/23/2024

Collecting vinyl can be confusing as well as overwhelming. The Hook Rocks & our Audio/Tech Professor Rob Hughes discuss what drives up the cost on certain records & how to determine which pressing you're buying. Pantheon Podcasts
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05/23/2024

It's been 35 years since the debut album by
SKID ROW was released. Dave 'Snake' Saba
joins The Hook Rocks ro talk the bands history, recording the album, & their recent shows with
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm!
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05/21/2024

Our Audio Professor has returned! Rob Hughes is back with The Hook Rocks Quarterly Audio/Tech Report! To all the vinyl collectors...The Professor tells you how to navigate through the world of different vinyl pressings!
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