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God Hates Unicorns PARS555

February 19, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:54 Comments Off on God Hates Unicorns PARS555

Matt of God Hates Unicorns and their roadie, Sal, join Bill to discuss the band and their newest release. Featuring music from: Gonto, Defiant, God Hates Unicorns, Dragline, Skratch, 9Sundays, Starlight, & Alyssa Joseph Segment 1 with God Hates Unicorns How did the band form and where did the name, God Hates Unicorns, come from? If they were going to name an ice cream after your band, what would they call it? If you could switch lives with any musician in the history of time, who would you switch with and why? What are some of your favorite venues that you have played? (check out SOS 2o2o) Who is your Dave Grohl? What God Hates Unicorn song could help repopulate the earth after an apocalyptic event? Tell me a story about Gothic Jesus. Segment 2 Can you pinpoint the exact time that you realized that you wanted to play music? Pick any band member, and tell me an embarrassing moment that they had. If you could open for any band in any venue… Who would Bill fight? Where can the listeners find your and your music online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSnmh3irAEg

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Black Ridge PARS554

February 12, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:32 Comments Off on Black Ridge PARS554

All 7 members of Black Ridge join Bill to talk about the EP, Live Fast And Leave a Good Looking Corpse. Is that what really happened? Click play to find out… Featuring music from: 13 Saints, Black Ridge, Jim Platt, Royal Honey, and Karkizz Live Fast And Leave a Good Looking Corpse – Segment 1 Find out why Paul G was mortified… What was it like to perform at the SOS PGH Concert Series? What drew you to the SOS 2020/SOS PGH Concert series projects? Where did you record  the album at? What was the recording process like, from the first note to leaving the studio? Are there any cool stories about the making of this ep? Missing writing credits? Does Paul G give you a heads up before he wears a costume on stage? Paul Cha, Did you come up with the album art? How did the band form? Stage names? Black Ridge – Segment 2 If you play any musician in a rockumentary, who would you want to play? If there was an apocalyptic event, which Black Ridge Song would survive to help with the re-population of the Earth? What band from history, would you want to follow around for a full year just to take in their essence? Cody, tell me an embarrassing moment that one of the other members had on stage. If you were going to add an 8th member from the music scene, who would you want to add to the band? Where can the listeners find you online and purchase your music? If they were going to put Black Ridge into a cartoon series, which series would they put Black Ridge in? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd1Eb69Kmao

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Conflict Cycle PARS553

February 5, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:20 Comments Off on Conflict Cycle PARS553

Conflict Cycle, bringing a new wave of HEAVY METAL to Pittsburgh, join Bill on episode 553 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: Shrouded in Neglect, Silk9, Conflict Cycle, Feast on the Fallen, Whitethrash Segment 1 with Conflict Cycle Where did the band name come from? If there is an apocalyptic event that wipes out almost all the humans on Earth, what Conflict Cycle song should help with the repopulation of Earth? If you were going to form a tribute band, which band would you do a tribute for, in hopes that you might end up on stage like Mark Wahlberg’s character in Rockstar? What band would you want to join on stage, who is your Dave Grohl? What is something about Conflict Cycle that fans would be surprised to learn about you? What song do you wish you would have written? Who is one person who you would say has supported you as a musician and has been a really big help over the years. What is something about the Pittsburgh Music Scene that you love, and something you hate? Rick tells us about Cloak and Dagger. Segment 2 with Conflict Cycle If you had to form your own band from the local scene, who would you put in the band? What cartoon series would they put your band into? Peter Criss or Eric Singer? Ozzy or Dio? Sammy or David Lee Roth? Would you be willing to do anything if it meant playing at MSG or Wembley? Where can Conflict Cycle be found online? If I found your band in a social studies book, why would you be there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrtVq80bvs

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Normal Creatures PARS552

January 29, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:01 Comments Off on Normal Creatures PARS552

Brian Sikes of Normal Creatures (also: Greywalker, Some Faith, Start the Beat, and works at Get Hip Records) joins Bill on episode 552 of the Pennsylvania Rock show to talk about all things Sikes. Featuring music from: Greywalker, Normal Creatures, Whatever This Is, & Savenger Segment 1 with Normal Creatures What all are you involved in? Did you get your Facebook live stream CD release party unmuted? Facebook muting videos and advertising… SOS PGH Concert Series Normal Creatures used to be Sikes and the New Violence, correct? How did the name change come about? Tell me a little bit about the album, Nightmare Arcade. Are you doing all the writing? or? Speaking of genre, you list Normal Creatures as Rock/Hip Hop, what would you call Greywalker? Can you do a story tellers version of 666 Ghosts for us, and tell us a story about the song? Segment 2 with Sikes Why don’t you tell us about the other things you have on your plate? Where can I find Normal Creatures online, besides normalcreatures.net? I talk about the SOS PGH concert series starting 1/28/21 (helps venues who have been hit so hard by the pandemic) Who is your Dave Grohl? We talk about DLR VS Sammy for a bit… What is coming up for all your bands? Find everything Brian Sikes Howe at https://www.briansikeshowe.com/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YT3Ur7cQgA

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The Rust Project PARS551

January 22, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:35 Comments Off on The Rust Project PARS551

The Rust Project’s Susan and Tim make their second appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. This time they bring their original music with them as well as their pandemic, music scene experiences. Featuring music from: The Redlines, Doppler Affect, The Rust Project, Black Ridge, & Anger the Ant Segment 1 with Susan and Tim How has the pandemic affected you as a band? How many tracks do you have in the works? Since you mentioned booking, what do you have lined up? Who is your Dave Grohl? Susan tells us about their song, Somewhere in Time. Segment 2 The Rust Project Let’s say there is some kind of apocalyptic event on Earth that leaves a handful of people to repopulate the planet, and only 1 song from every band survives. Which The Rust Project song, should survive to help repopulate the Earth? If you could go back in time without messing up the Space-Time Continuum, which band would you follow around for a year to learn from and get influenced by? If you were ever going to start a tribute band in hopes of joining the real band, who would you create a tribute band for? If you had to follow a band around as a first time freelancer, which band would you write about. If they were going to put The Rust Project into a cartoon series, which cartoon would it be and what characters might play you in that cartoon? Who is your favorite guitarist, drummer, bassists, and vocalist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if1oXer8NRA

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Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

January 15, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:58 Comments Off on Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

“Hailing from Philadelphia, New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary (COS) formed in 2011 with a desire to bring back the sounds of Classic Heavy Metal.” Segment 1 about Heroes Never Die Songwriting machines! How many Christmas albums have you put out? How did that come about? Speaking of writing, you have a double EP and a full length in the works? Have you ever made a live album? Who is your Dave Grohl? When did you know you wanted to be in this business? Learn about the song, We Never Segment 2 with Mick Michaels How did you hook up with RFL Records?  What is Metal Storm: The Deep Freeze Fest presented by Keep it Metal Promotions in conjunction with Rock Addict Radio? January 23, 2021 8pm EST I assume you’ll be in your home city, do you have a stage that you’ll be on? Tell me about the decorations on the wall behind you that I’ve been staring at, please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiBU4VyW5Y

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New S.A. PARS549

January 8, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:02:21 Comments Off on New S.A. PARS549

Doug Carnahan joins us to talk about the newest EP from After the Fall, Welcome to the New S.A., what is going on during the pandemic, and his solo album. Featuring Music from: SOS 2020, Chip and the Charge Ups, Borstal Boys, After the Fall, A Common Crown, Homicide Black, Helios, Skell Interview Segment 1 with Doug Carnahan We talk about the November release of “Welcome to the New S.A.” How do you feel about live streaming your performances? Doug discusses his upcoming 4 track solo EP recorded with Mike Ofca at Innovation Studios. We discussed the newly released song, SOS 2020, which you can find out more information about by visiting its official website. Blackforge S.O.S. Van Tour and it’s donation to SOS was also discussed. Doug tells us about the EP’s title track, New S.A. Interview Segment 2 with Doug Carnahan Doug tells us about the song, Shut the World Out. John from RFL Records joined us in the live comments and Doug talks about the label. Has After the Fall been writing? How long has AtF been around, and how long have you been in the band? Did you wear 2 different shoes? What’s up next?    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfYO1lUWey8

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Para Bellum PARS548

January 1, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:12 Comments Off on Para Bellum PARS548

Terry Blair of Para Bellum joins Bill to discuss his band Para Bellum, their single “I Die Alone”, and upcoming tracks; among other topics. Featuring music from: Royal Honey, Stone Cold Killer, Black Ridge, Para Bellum, The Redlines, Dying Breed, 13 Saints, Half Wheel, & Murder for Girls Segment 1 with Para Bellum Para Bellum means “for war” in Latin and also refers to a firearm cartridge. I know from past conversations with you that every member of the band has a military background, how does that play into the story of the formation of the band? I know that you’re headed to the studio at Rattle Clack Entertainment next week, and earlier today, I got a little behind the scenes listen to some of the things that you’ll be recording, can you talk a little bit about how you decide what songs to cover and the theme behind your originals. What is your writing process like? You’ve been on my shows enough to know the drill, tell me something about the song, I Die Alone. Segment 2 with Terry During the pandemic, this might be the hardest question I ask, but what does the future hold for Para Bellum? Can you tell me about the point in the time that you wanted to be a musician? Who is your Dave Grohl? Who would you put in a band that you were going to manage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xSo53sGN-E

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Christmas Special w/ Christina PARS547

December 25, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:36 Comments Off on Christmas Special w/ Christina PARS547

Episode 547 is a different kind of animal. In this episode, Christina, of the Shadow Event, interviews Bill. You get to learn some things about the show and Bill that you probably never knew. The episode also features all unsigned Christmas music. Featuring Music from: Bill Duff, Amber-Alexis, Rockabilly Junction, Chip & the Charge Ups, Corners of Sanctuary, & the Stevie J. Band. What’s your favorite Christmas movie What’s your favorite Christmas memory Do you ever wanna go on a Christmas strike like the movies Christmas with the Kranks and Four Christmases? Italian – 7 fish dinner and Dominick the donkey What made you want to start doing podcasts and when? Have you ever been in a band or ever wanted to? Do you ever get nervous doing an episode? What would you love to see build the scene and pa rock show achieve more than it already has? What made you want to become a teacher and what is your craziest teacher story to tell? If you could start over in a career, what would it be? If you were a cartoon character, who would you be? If you could have any national music act on your show, who would you have. – what would your questions be? In regards to the pandemic, and the music scene specifically, do you think there is still hope? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1VcI7pdDQk

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Little Wretches PARS546

December 18, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:53 Comments Off on Little Wretches PARS546

Robert Andrew Wagner joins Bill on Episode 546 making his debut on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Robert is the vocalist of the 80s/90s and returning band, Little Wretches. Featuring Music From: 30 Days of Pain, Little Wretches, Joey Conner, Doppler Affect Segment 1 with Robert Andrew Wagner Who is your Dave Grohl? If I tagged along on your tour, what would the soundtrack be between shows? Name 1 band that would be on your Spotify playlist of you? Segment 2 with Robert Wagner and Little Wretches Can you introduce the band? Robert tells us about the recording process of Undesirables and Anarchists. Which of your songs should survived an apocalyptical event and help repopulate the Earth? If you could meet your musical idol but only ask 1 question… If you could open for any band at any venue… Where can you be found online? How do you feel about livestreaming shows? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LBx99es0Eg

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