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SilverTongueDevil – Full Spectrum Dominance PARS452

Craig Meinhart of Dallas, TX band SilverTongueDevil (and the Warlord Radio Podcast) joins Bill to introduce us to their brand of metal. Segment 1 What band would SilverTongueDevil want to open for, and where? What kind of music is in Craig’s music collection? Craig talks about the sub-genre situation in today’s metal. We talk a little about the history of rock and metal and current events (lip synching) We get a little history lesson on the Dallas-Fort Worth scene. Craig tells us about the meaning behind their new single, Full Spectrum Dominance…and segued perfectly into our follow up question after the song break. Segment 2 We open segment 2 talking about episode 5 of 3 Questions & Song featuring John Vento. What SilverTongueDevil song do you think should survive the apocalypse and help rebuild society? If you could time travel and go back to any year and spend 1 year observing any band, what band would you observe and in what year? This or that… Ozzy or Dio David Lee Roth or Sammy Haagar Ace Frehley or Tommy Thayer If we played one of SilverTongueDevil song backwards, what would we hear? Have you ever had an embarrassing moment on stage, either for you or another band member? Craig explains how the band gives its fans the true sound of their instruments during shows. Find out where to find their music at the end of the show… and what shows they have coming up. Has SilverTongueDevil played any shows in Mexico?  Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

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Children of October

On Episode 451 of the show, Horror/Thrash/Hardcore band, Children of October join Bill to introduce themselves to our listeners. Segment 1 How did another member of your band annoy or embarrass you on stage? We had a conversation about stairs… sort of We also established that if you want to find out about Children of October, you should visit their Facebook page. We learn a little bit about the history of the band’s line up. Find out who influenced Timmy and Rick. Where did the band name come from? Who should Children of October open for, and where should the tour start? We talk about their releases and the song, I Want to be Your Sin.. and their upcoming release. Segment 2 When did you realize that you wanted to play in a band? What would we hear if we played one of your songs backwards? What do you like the most & least about the music scene? If you could go back in time and spend one year observing one band, who would you observe and why? Where can the listeners get your music? https://childrenofoctober.bandcamp.com/

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Acarya Returns PARS450

Almost 6.5 years ago and 147 episodes, Cincinatti, OH’s Acarya chatted with Bill on episode 303! Liz, Wes, Jack, & Max joined Bill and his co-host for the evening (and Pittsburgh Music Award- Best bassist winner) Robbie Perrone. Segment 1 with Acarya We started things off with introductions of the players What has changed in the last 147 episodes? If you starred in the movie Rock Star, which band would you join? If you could go back in time and spend 1 year following any band, which band would you want to follow? We then talk a bit about the American Hilljack, John Lane in the way of introducing Akron to Cincy. NOTE – we had some technical difficulties in the first segment, should it sound like we jump around a bit in our conversation. Liz talks about the Millennium Music Conference in Mechanicsburg February 22nd and Camp Hill, PA on the 23rd. And Robbie and Acarya talk about possibly doing a show together on June 7th. What internationally touring band would Acarya like to open for? Segment 2 with Acarya We talk a little bit about the 1 year anniversary of our Build the Scene Radio station and Jazz of Rattle Clack Entertainment, Cycle Diner, Gamestick, llc, & Sweetie’s What would an Acarya song sound like played backwards? What is something that Acarya’s fans would be surprised to know about the band members? Hear about a time where someone in the band, embarrassed another member in the band. Find out about their “Dear John” letters/love notes. Bill & Robbie give Acarya some tips for their visit to the ‘Burgh.

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Iron Sight PARS449

Iron Sight, from Spring Church, Pennsylvania, joined Bill to talk about the band and music in general for episode 449. Band name Worst 90s bands… best bands from the 90s… If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and what venue would you want to play? If you could go back in time and spend one year observing one band, what year would you go back to and what band would you observe? What is one thing you like about the scene and one thing you’d love to change about it? segment 2 5 unsigned bands from the scene that you absolutely love, and tell us why? What is one thing that you fans would be surprised to know about you? if you could live the movie rock star, which band would you play in? Which song is your favorite to cover?

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Wicked Earth PARS448

Robert N.Tarquinio, of the band Wicked Earth, donned internet waves!?!? for episode 448 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. What did we talk about? Believe it or not a ton of US history, but not all of it made it to tape in the end. Wondering what else we talked about? Maybe you should read on and listen on Where did the band name come from? Embarrassing moments during recording or live show? What bands are in your music collection? If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and at what venue? favorite concert? worst? oddest? Which song of your’s should survive  the apocalypse and is the theme for repopulating the Earth? Tell us about your song “Light the Shadow” Segment 2 Tell me about the moment you knew you wanted to be in a band. 3 worst bands of the 90s. Name some unsigned bands that you love. If you could go back in time and spend one year observing one band, what year would you go back to and what band would you observe and why. What equipment do you use? What would I hear if I played your music backwards? if you could live the movie rock star, which band would you front?

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Steve Hawk PARS447

Steve Hawk joined Bill for episode 447 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We talked music influences, how we got into doing what we love, the music scene that Steve is in (including the bands and artists that he has played with), his distaste in artists giving their political views on stage, and other candid topics. We talked in depth of about Steve’s friends in the scene: Eddie Eiseman of Highway Louie, First Hit, So Death Cannot Find Me, FUBAR, Adelaide in Autumn, and others.

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JaketheHawk PARS446

Episode 446 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show brings us face-to-face with the band, Jakethehawk to discuss their recent 8 track release, To Build a Fire (November 10, 2018 – Blackseed Records). Segment 1 with Jakethehawk What is the story behind the band name? Is it a requirement to have a J as an initial to be in this band? The album was Engineered & Mixed by Justin Lober, Mastered by James Plotkin, Illustration & Layout by Joe Mruk, and Lyric Insert Layout by John Huxley? Create an all-star band. Tell us about the recording process of To Build a Fire. Where can our listeners get a copy of To Build a Fire. Upcoming shows? Tell us about the song Geotaxis. Segment 2 with Jakethehawk Josh, what is one thing you like about the scene and one thing you’d love to change about it? John, If I looked at your music collection, which bands and albums would I see? Justin, who would you say has been your biggest supporter as a musician and why? Jordan, If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and what venue would you want to play? Everyone else piped in, too. John, if there was a fire that destroyed all your music except for one song, which song would you want to survive history? Justin, if you could go back in time and observe 1 band for 1 full year who would you observe and why? Jordan, give me 2-3 bands from the 90s that you can’t stand. Josh, name a couple of bands from the scene that you love. Tell me about a time when one of your band members embarrassed you on stage.

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Lucky Me PARS445

Episode 445 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show featured, Lucky Me, recently returning to the scene. Segment 1 What brought you back to the scene? Did you just want to play with Robbie again? Have you ever seen Robbie and Billy Ray Cyrus in the same room? Learn how Lucky Me formed. What band would Jessica like to front? (Think the movie Rockstar) What band would Robbie want to play bass in? Who would you put in an all-star band from the local scene, that you would manage? Hear about their original, Best Thing. Segment 2 Where does Chip DiMonick live? sort of? Batman & Robin? Why the name, Lucky Me? You get to hear Bill and Robbie go on a reminiscing “rant” about the scene. You also get to hear Jessica talk a bit about the D.C. music scene and bands. How can find Lucky Me, online? Find Lucky Me Online:

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9 Stitch Method PARS444

Episode 444 sees the debut of Pittsburgh progressive alternative metal band, 9 Stitch Method. Segment 1: Where did the name 9 Stitch Method come from? Find out about their discography, which can be found on bandcamp, and their current recording project. Find out how they write/record songs. Which 9SM song would survive the apocalypse? Who would be in the all-star band that 9SM would manage? Why? We talk a little bit about Oceans to Ash and their “new” website. What internationally touring band would 9SM want to open for, and at what venue? Which bands influenced 9 Stitch Method? What would 9SM sound like if we played the songs backwards? Learn about the song Esoteric Daydream Part 1. Segment 2 Tell me about at time where Josh embarrassed Patrick on stage and vice versa. How do you pronounce Dematus? Anyone know? What is one thing that your fans would be surprised to find out about each of you? What are you day jobs? Which morphs into a conversation about Walmart, Kmart, & Dollar General. Where can we find copies of your music?

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Zom PARS443

On episode 443 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Gero of Argonauta Records artist ZOM chats with Bill Segment one with ZOM Where does the band name come from? Tell us about the recording process of Nebulos. How did you come in contact with Argonauta Records? What are the advantages of being on a European label? What do you listen to? Which ZOM song should survive the apocalypse? Tell us a little bit about the track Burning Segment two with ZOM Who would be in your all-star band from the scene. What bands would you suggest the PARS listeners check out? What international bands would you want to open for and where? What is your opinion on pay-to-play scenarios. Learn about Fear Itself. What’s your favorite venue? Where can you find a copy of Nebulos? When is your next show? What is something that your fans would be surprised to know about you?

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