Mick Wall

April Fuel

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:08:35 GMT

From deep within our no-clear-idea bunker we bring WORLD XCOOLSIVES!!

Metallica Masterplan - if only!

Guns n' Roses 'real' vs Guns n' Roses 'fake'!

Rush - two sugars, love!

AC/DC - why?

Blaze - why not!

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Steven Wilson Classical Rock Star?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:01:19 GMT

From deep within a specially constructed no-clear-idea bunker, two virtual men render forth into the matrix and... blah-de-blah...

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Melania & Axl & Jon Bon & Lars

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:41:45 GMT

How are they all CONNECTED? Read on...

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Metallica Maiden Melania Madness!!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:34:36 GMT

Metallica enter their Fat Elvis years! Maiden to release movie!! And more!!!

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Phil Campbell Tribute

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:15:23 GMT

Our personal tribute to Phil Campbell (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026)

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Obbie Rosbourne

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:54:04 GMT

What the actual fuck? Robbie does Ozzy. Sebastian does Snider. Metallica does Vegas. Make it STOP!!

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Twisted Effing Sister

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:56:20 GMT

They're back!! No, wait... they're NOT back!!!!

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Steve Howe Exclusive!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:09:02 GMT

Steve Howe talking all things FRAGILE., the classic 1971 album that set their path

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The DEALER's Losing Hand

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:13:19 GMT

You may have read of THE DEALER'S loss in court to his former compadres and dead-eyed dudes, Mötley Crüe. Well here's what REALLY happened!!

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Hair Metal BALLADS

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:38:51 GMT

This was meant to be next week's podcast. But we decided it can't wait. IMe in my warm, manly take-charge voice. Jon in his fragile forgotten-child vox. Regular Readers, ARE YOU READY TO SING???

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Joe Elliott Iterview

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:04:18 GMT

This comes from about 18 months ago but for some reason never made it to the free for all pod. Here it is now.

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Cirque De Prog Au Lait

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:34:59 GMT

Art for art's sake.Money for fuck's sake

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Axl's Bottom

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:28 GMT

Axl's little bottom showing. Nikki's little bass glowing. My little Jonnie going boom-boom-boom!

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Willie Dowling Live!

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:23:37 GMT

This was the first set at the West Hampstead Arts Club last November when Luke Morley was our Special Guest. Willie happened to be there and Jon and I immediately got him up to chat during the first half. Golden era Kerrang! readers will remember Willie from Brit Rock sensations The Grip. But in the early 90s I also managed his then band Cat People. That's a Cat People track that opens and ends the pod. It's called 'Tough At The Top'. It was never released. After that he formed Honeycrack with CJ from the Wildhearts and after that he did a million other brilliant things. Check out his current outfit The Dowling Poole. Also his latest solo album The Simpleton.

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Francis Rossi

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:08:34 GMT

For reasons I can't actually recall but assume - coming as it did at exactly the halfway point between my disastrous bowel op in Dec 24 and my even more calamitous heart 'event' in Jun 25 - I just forgot about it. Something I seem to have done about most things during that terrible six-month hell (our eviction notice came the day after this interview). Anyway, here it is now, two old boys who go so far back they communicate in words only so others might have some clue as to what they're on about. LMK what you think.

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STEVEN WILSON Live Part TWO

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:21:33 GMT

STEVEN WILSON Live! The second set from the live pod recored at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on December 3, 2025. With special guest star, STEVEN WILSON!

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STEVEN WILSON LIVE!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:23:05 GMT

Recorded live before a raucous audience at the West Hampstead Arts Club earlier this month. Part 2 released next week.

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Alan Niven World Exclusive

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:56:26 GMT

A conversation between me and my mystic old mate and former manager of GN'R and Great White, Alan Niven. No punches knowingly pulled all delivered with the rattlesnake charm and past-caring humour of Two Who Lived It Til They Nearly Died.

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Picture Paints 1000 Words Shock

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:12:42 GMT

As shit hits the fan over Halfin selling other photographer's pictures we investigate. (It's not funny!!)

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Steven Wilson LIVE tx still available HURRRRRY!

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:20:12 GMT

Tx still available. Tomorrow night - WEDNESDAY 3 December - join me and Little Jonnie Googly for a special live pod recording with STEVEN WILSON!

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Live Pod With LUKE MORLEY

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:20:43 GMT

Doncha wish your Fridays were hot like... this.

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David Coverdale Special Pt 1

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:30:45 GMT

Jon and I go deep in the first of a two-part special on David Coverdale - the Richard Burton of Rock.

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Glenn, Luke, Jon Bon, Carrey, Cocker Joe, Bad Co.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:54:50 GMT

Listen to Little Jonnie Cricket Racquet and myself WMD M Wall discuss the week in rock! Eventually...

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Luke Morley

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:06:46 GMT

Ahead of his appearance as Special Guest at the next Live Pod show on Nov 21, Luke Morley of Thunder gives us the latest on his solo album, solo tour, the Quireboys and why age has turned his hair "arctic blonde".

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Live Glenn Hughes Special!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:59:36 GMT

You will gasp, you may sigh. You will laugh, you may cry. You will be sick you weren't there...

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Lost In Ace

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:22:16 GMT

He lived Freely, he died no fuss. Our heartfelt tribute to the man who was the real rock'n'roll heart of Kiss. Plus three free copies of No Life Til Leather, the Metallica tribute album, not out til Nov 14, to give away in an exciting competition plus news of more live pod gigs!!!

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Rush New Drummer Outrage!

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:32:31 GMT

Lots of deep thoughts on new Rush drummer Anika Nilles. And why many Rush fans are confused by the proximity of a - checks notes - woman.

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Ozzy & Glenn & Luke

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:26:42 GMT

In depth look at the new BBC Ozzy and Shazza doc, news of Luke Morley live Pod show - and more!!

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Glenn Hughes Phones In

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:59:07 GMT

Come get it while it's hot!

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Life on Mars

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:15:28 GMT

So Nikki said, then Mick said, then Vince nearly died, around the same time the other Mick nearly died, but you can't beat The Dealer.

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Dead Tramp, Cold Waters, KissTable

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:08:02 GMT

Rick Davies Farewell. Roger Waters Fuckoff. Doddery Roger Daltrey. Paul Stanley's Brush Offs!

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Mustaine Tap Bush

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:37:17 GMT

Dave Mustaine takes to his rocking chair and scrapbook. Spinal Tap Return Just 40 Years Late. Kate Bush also celebrates a 40th anniversary. And - you'll never believe it! - MORE!!

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COMEBACK SPECIAL

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:15:12 GMT

Yes we're back but in true Sonic Architect style, 'someone' bucked up the first couple of mins and 'somehow' Jon's voice got muffled. Ho hum...

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Fat Axl Derek Derringer

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:14:28 GMT

A quickie about Dickie. A non-faxual about Axl. Jonnie knows Nonnie About Onnie (Again). You get it, am I right?

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New News

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:30:10 GMT

Iommi joins Take That. Lemmy statue, the new one. Jonnie James offers 'heartfelt' apology for 36 year old Aerosmith review. And that's not all...

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Readers Requests

Sat, 17 May 2025 13:02:22 GMT

You asked for it. Now you're getting it. Poor puny humans..

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Gentle Giant

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:46:09 GMT

Derek Shulman was the singer/writer/instrumentalist/leader of 70s prog legends Gentle Giant. Their classic 1977 double-live album, Playing The Fool has just been rereleased in sparkling new extended digital knobs=on edition and it's great! After GG, Derek went on to become a top A&R man in New York where, amongst other huge acts, he signed Kingdom Come.

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The Greatest Metal Show EVER!!!

Mon, 05 May 2025 13:05:17 GMT

Back To The Beginning - Shocking New Details

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John Coghlan SPECIAL

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:44:01 GMT

John Coghlan West Hampstead Arts Club London LIVE Thursday 8 May 2025. Don't miss it!!! PLUS Ritchie Blackmore hits 80...

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Steven Wilson Exclusive

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:41 GMT

Steven Wilson is the most brilliant and fearless rock artist in the world today. And also funny!

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John Coghlan and Benny Hill

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:43:16 GMT

Join Little Jonnie James Rotten and my extra nice self WMD Mick Wall for A VERY SPECIAL edition - and this time it really is - where we go DEEP into the forhcoming Live Pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club marking the rerelease of Quo Live from 77, Our special guest star will be JOHN COGHLAN. Thursday My 8. Plus surprises!!!

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Don Airey LIVE POD Exclusive!

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:38:06 GMT

Recorded live on April 2 this year! Let me hear you say HELLLO BAAAAABY!!!

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Luke Morley Exclusive

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:23:32 GMT

Album pre order; https://slinky.to/WalkingOnWaterLM

Tour tickets; https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/luke-morley/

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Steven Wilson Is Funny - Official!

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:01:19 GMT

Steven Wilson is planning big laughs for his Palladium shows. Well obviously.

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KISS Komeback

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:23:24 GMT

Shocking news...

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KISS Museum

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:23:06 GMT

John 5 and 1/2 has his own KISS museum which you can buy tickets for - in his house. Spare bedroom maybe?

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Frank Ferrer

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:04:52 GMT

So long Frank Ferrrer though Jonnie James never knew you at all...

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John Coghlan EXCLUSIVE

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:39:17 GMT

John Coghlan brand new ahead of hids appearance at the Live Podcast show on May 8 at West Hampstead Arts Club

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Steven Wilson Black Sabbath John Coghlan

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:17:07 GMT

And if you think that sounds weird...

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Faster Pussycat Death Trip

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:00:57 GMT

Jon and I were shocked to see the news of the weird and sudden death of Pussycat Singer Taime Down's fiancée Kimberly Burch. She apparently 'fell' off the cruise ship they were on - one of those rock cruises where the band had just finished a set. Huh? Plus other stuff so hot you'll need an icepack on your tenders to get through it.

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Alan Niven GUNS N' ROSES

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:51:24 GMT

Alan guided Guns N' Roses from the gutter to the stars at a time when everyone else in LA ran from them in disgust. Here he is speaking truth from his desert mountain home in Arizona

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Joel McIver

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:14:35 GMT

Joel will be joining us for the first half of the DON AIREY live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on April 2. As well as being my former co-host on the legendary Dead Rock Stars podcast (2018), Joel is the acclaimed author of metal-tastic biographies of Cliff Burton, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy and MORE. Including the brilliant official memoir of GlennHughes. You'll like him.

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Deep Purple Don Airey

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:40:50 GMT

Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey has also played on hit alubms by Sabbath, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Gary Moore, Priest, Tull... That's Don playing the intro to 'Mr Crowley'. That's Don on the trippy mid-section of 'Still Of The Night'. And that's Don appearing at our Live Podcast on 2nd April BE THERE!!

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Becoming Led Zeppelin

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:17:35 GMT

So to mark the release of the Zeppelin 'documentary', here is Little Jonnie James Rotten and my bad self, WMD Mick Wall giving you all the stuff you won't find in the movie.

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Rhino Live Pod Show 30 Jan 2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:55:31 GMT

As promised, the second half of the recent live podcast recording before a packed West Hampstead Arts Club in London with guest star John 'Rhino' Edwards.

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I Am Ironside

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:50:07 GMT

Ozzy and Sabbath and Others for Villa Park! The Inside Story!!!!

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Mystery Tour

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:13:41 GMT

Recorded on Jan 20. I NOT forget I had it or even what's on it. That would spoilt the surprise for all of us.

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John Sykes DEAD ROCK STAR

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:07:52 GMT

Insights into the life of JOHN SYKES who died last week aged 65.

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RHINO!

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:55:36 GMT

Ahead of his Special Guest appearance at the Live MICK WALL Pod at the West Hampstead Arts Club next Thursday 30 January, legendary QUO bassist John RHINO Edwards in convo with Mick Wall

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Tull Crüe Fish Quo +

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:58:13 GMT

Join Little Jonnie James and I as we bring you world exclusive news on such stars of rock'n'roll as Jethro Tull, Mötley Crüe, Fish, Status Quo, and many other famous stars of stage and screen.

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Steve Lukather

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:49:45 GMT

Steve Lukather aka LUKE, aka Go-To-Guy-Guitarist To The Stars (including Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr).

NOTE: at the beginning he's talking about his hair - and how it is now snow white! (It was black the last time we saw each other.)

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Barnsley's Big Teasers

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:17:25 GMT

That's right you Southern softy bastards, we're talking SAXON - and this time it's personal!! So warm the teapot and get your stallion ready for the highway! PLUS well-known Saxon copyists, Guns N' Roses, The Beatles (Jon's faves) and why Rhino, our special guest at the live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on Thursday 30 January 2025 is already being touted by Those In The Know as Gig Of The Year!!!

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Happy New Year Everybloody!

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:52:44 GMT

Say hello nicely boys and girls and others to 2025. What will the new year have in store for us all? Dare we even ask...

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Xmas Day Spesh!!

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:05:40 GMT

Wishing you all a very very very special Christmas. Glad tidings to all our regular readers as we regale you with true-life tales of bumholes and blood, rogue doctors and drugs, plus, as if that weren't enough, the terribly sad news of the retirement of Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden. Followed by rumours of Davey Murray also slinging his hook. Followed by... well, we wouldn't want to spoil the surprises.

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RHINO'S MIGHTY HORN

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:10:02 GMT

John RHINO Edwards will be our special guest star at the next Live MICK WALL Podcast at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Tickets are going fast. Still some left. Along with MERCH, and entrance to the official AFTERSHOW shindig!

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Rhino, Roy, Rick, Rich...

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:06:08 GMT

Yes live from the Beyer Auditorium in glorious STEREO, the latest pod featuring WMD Mick Wall and Little Jonnie James Rotten (featuring Jonnie James Hotten)... get ready for Rhino (live pod show Jan 30), Roy Keane (he'll have ya), Rick Allen (no arm in it), Rick Parfitt (as a postman), Richard Marx (wtf??), plus Fish (do you remember?), Eric Bell (Tin Lizzie), James Hetfield (now a beekeeper) and Bill Ward (fook off!).

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GN'R Legend Alan Niven

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:14:15 GMT

Alan and I have known each other since 1987 and have worked together and been friends ever since. Alan was an indispensable source for my 2016 GN'R book, Last Of The Giants. And an inspiration for many other more important areas of my life. Former manager of GB'R and Great White, the man who signed Môtley Crüe and put out their first album when NO ONE else wanted to know. He is also a songwriter, producer, long-form writer and author. And someone who Knows Things. Dig it.

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Dancing With Tzars

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:48:55 GMT

Rhino Live Show Jan 30, Bruce Di'Anno, AXL/DC, Regular Readers Letters, Jack Black, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, Mrs Mills, Ozzy and Lemmy!

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Bruce's Quest

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:20:40 GMT

Here is the audio of me and Little Jonnie James on the Zoom this morning discussing such attention-grabbing stories as Bruce saying he'll pick next Maiden singer if he can't sing anymore. Aston Villa wearing Sabbath logos on their shirts while losing at home to Crystal Palace. PLUS hot news of our next guest on the live pod at the West Hampstead Arts Club. Keep Thursday 30 January 2025 free people!

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Live From West Hampstead Arts Club 29 Oct 2024

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:43:33 GMT

For those of you that will now regret not being there. The best live podcast I have done. Me and Little Jonnie James interviewing the legend that is Scott Gorham. I'm still laughing. I'm still crying. I'm still hungover.

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The Boys Are Back

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:47:40 GMT

Talking SCOTT GORHAM live pod guest at West Hampstead Arts Clue TUESDAY OCTOBER 29. And... Shooting rock stars! Dead rock stars!! Rock stars that need shooting and look like they are already dead!!!

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SCOTT GORHAM World XCoolsive!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:19:53 GMT

Ahead of his special guest appearance at my next live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 - Thin Lizzy Legend SCOTT GORHAM. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be asked: "CAN YOU FIGHT?"

Well, can you???

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Spike from the Quireboys

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:07:28 GMT

Spike, my good mate from the OLD DAZE, who will be special guest at my live pod show at the West Hampstead Arts Club on November 6. As you'll see Spike likes to - heheheh - spill the beans. (Thanks pal) This is just a taste of what's coming.

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Riyadh Season

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:19:17 GMT

Faaabulousss new episode of the world's most devout rock 'n' comedy podcast. Featuring: news of new LIVE SHOW. Robbie joins Sabbath! THAT LA Metal TV doc - featuring DOC & THE NIV. And more more more how do you like it how do you like it???

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Holy Shit! It's Stryper!!

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:15:45 GMT

For god's sake! Can it be T-R-U-E? The Yellow and Black are BACK! And with the best traak we've heard since Steel Panther put out '1987'. ALSO, how the recently deleted JD Souther turned shit green with the Eagles and his CHICK Linda Ronstadt. And 'others'. AND... Dave Ling gets hitched - again. Attaboy Dave!

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Good Guy Grohl

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:15:07 GMT

Perry's ghost punch. Best new Quireboys album for years! Only new Quireboys album for years! Good guy Grohl loses halo! Plus some never before told stories about stuff you might not even be interested in!!

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God, The Devil & The Phoenix

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:52:42 GMT

What is the connection between Wishbone Ash, Journey and Megadeth? Find out here as Little Jonnie and I delve deep - so deep - into the mysteries of rock. And roll. And metal that is heavy.

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Joe Elliott Interview

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:28:46 GMT

The full video is on my patreon site. Here's the audio for free. We did this before the start of Leppard's US tour with Mötley. Joe and I have known each other for over 40 years. NB The first voice you hear is Duff Batye, Joe's PR.

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Jack Russell

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:02:47 GMT

Our heartfelt and honest and funny and sad recollections of the Great White singer Jack Russell, who died 2 weeks ago aged just 63.

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Aerosmith, Arry, Woody & Saudi

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:59:34 GMT

Latest from the frontline cutting edge of the greatest rock and cock and fanny and gammy metal podcast in the world. Featuring Jon,

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Fast Eddie & Slow Johnnie

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:28:13 GMT

Jon begging forgiveness for his Chickenfoot/Van Halen snafu last time (cough!). The brilliant new Fast Eddie box set - book, discs, you name it - titled Make My Day. To the acts that have tracks that have received more than a billion streams on Spotify (you will be amazed!) and some newcomer called Fish that Jon can't stop talking aboiut

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Chicken Shit Or Chicken Salad

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:15:20 GMT

Sooo much good stuff in this pod! From Jon begging forgiveness for his Chickenfoot/Van Halen snafu last time (cough!) to the brilliant new Fast Eddie box set - book, discs, you name it - titled Make My Day. To... well there's only one way to find out really isn't there?

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Scent Of A Madman

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:21:39 GMT

Tony Iommi has a new perfume out and Jonnie Fragile Voice Rotten can't wait to try it. Meanwhile, WMD Mick reminisces about Paris in 79 with Sabbath and both go off on a tandem about Joe Bonamassa, Joe Perry, Joe Elliott, all the Joes...

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My Brother Glenn

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:24:06 GMT

Orange ambassador and signature artist Glenn Hughes recently joined rock's most famous writer Mick Wall on his weekly podcast to talk about Black Country Communion, Glenn's next solo album, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and more. Glenn has known Mick for over 40 years and as you will discover they have a lot to catch up on.

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The Cat Crept Out Again

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:04:38 GMT

The Cat has asked for a 'rain-check' on doing our live show. Jon has in the inside story on this and many other WORLD EXCLUSIVES including the inside story of A/DC. And MORE....

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Spike & Johnno

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:04:11 GMT

Wey mon!! Join me WMD Mick Wall and him Little Jonnie Googly Rotten as we turn our critical attention to the latest AC/DC tour - AND the sublime one-night-only performance of former Quireboy Spike on his stories and songs tour. PLUS some other really cool stuff I can't remember cos I never can tbh. What am I like eh? No fucking short term memory whatsoever. Worra laff...

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Final Sabbath Show Xclusive!!

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:32:56 GMT

Can you believe it? One FINAL SABBATH SHOW at Aston Villa's football ground. As a Thank You to the fans. Obvs. That's what Jon Hottonthenews reckons anyway.

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Journey, Bon Voicey & Little Jonnie Inpert

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:43:49 GMT

Where's Arnel? Where's Richie? Who's that guy singing for Journey now? Who's that guy going wuppa-wuppa on the talkbox in Bon Jovi? And where's Jon's voice??? No, not MY Jon but Bon Jovi Jon. We need ANSWERS!

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Steve Albini

Thu, 30 May 2024 06:44:14 GMT

Crazed brainiac producer of Pixies, Nirvana, Breeders and about a billion artists most people have never heard of, Jon was not a fan. I was half a fan but not for musical reasons especially. What do I mean? Only one way to find out brethren...

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Sharon Jon Bon Lemmy Hetfield

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:23:56 GMT

All the hottest news that Jon was too slow to get ahold of without my expert help - again. Featuring: Lemmy, Shazza, Jon Bon, James Hetfield, and the ex-Mrs Bob the Builder! Plus MORE!!!

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Steve Sounds

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:38:16 GMT

The 'equipment' seems to be a bit temperamental today. A bit quiet. Jon's fault, inevitably. He has been punished. Turn It UP!!

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Spinal Tap 2

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:54:02 GMT

If the glove don't fit, it don't mean shit. Featuring Lars Ulrich, OJ Simpson, Elton John, Derek Smalls, Jon Hotten, Fred Willard, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Thomas Cobbly

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Special Readers Request Edition

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:37:00 GMT

Little Jonnie Jewel and W Mick Wall delve nostrils first into the growing pile of Readers Requests DEMANDING we do something on the Lyrics of Fish When He Was In Marillion. But wait! It gets better when Bowie joins in too! And Jon. And, yes, me and YOU!

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Don Monkey

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:04:43 GMT

I have no idea what that title means or might be alluding to or why it might be ideal for this pod episode because I can't remember what we did this time or why we did it or anything innit, right? I can't remember why I'm sitting here now let alone something I said yesterday. And I'm NOT gonna sit here listenin' to it, that's your job, for your sins. Report back.

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Singers Hated By Their Own Bands

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:50:03 GMT

Part one of a new series. Including (this time) Fish, Axl, David Lee Roth, Ozzy and Dio...

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Fishing For Tallica $$$

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:41:11 GMT

I promised more of this sort of thing and here it is. More news of the news!! Including Sabbath box set, Fish's problems-problems, and a shit ton of other crazeeeee stuff. Plus an exclusive peek into the tiny mind of Little Johnnie Rotten, as he explains why he'd rather not be a successful billion dollar rock star, just a jobbing muso instead. FFS.

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Statues

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:48:02 GMT

It's been a while. Sorry amigos, I have been Unwell. Back now and fighting again, this is the first of two new pods I'm putting up this weekend. To compensate. Followed by some others in coming days. Different kinds for different minds.

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Steven Wilson Live in the Actualité

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:07:33 GMT

Live! In the raw! Unfiltered! Betcha wish your live gig was hot like mine!

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In the Actualité pt.1

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:44:12 GMT

So me and Jonnie did our second show at the West Hampstead Arts Club last week with Special Guest Steven Wilson. You will be able to hear that part of the show next week. Meantime, here is the first half of the show for your delectation. No edits, just live in the raw!

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Torben Ulrich - He Rocked

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:20:00 GMT

Father to Lars, tennis star, poet, painter, musician, bohemian unlike you or anyone else. This and all the latest news straight from a passing horse's mouth. Recorded justa couple of days before the Feb 21 live pod with Steven Wilson at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London, which you will be able to heard Pt ONE of next week.

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The AC/DC Clock

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:33:36 GMT

What did it mean? Surely not just another last-century band trying to be 'modern' and doing that clock thing that only ever means either news of a tour or album? In order to drum up interest? NO!!! NEVER!!!

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Bruce Dicky

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:01:16 GMT

Join me WMD Mick Wall and him Little Jonnie James Rotten To The Core as we take a deep dive into the background behind the hot new single AND VIDEO from Maiden singer/fencer/pilot/author/filmmaker and all-round great guy Bruce Dickinson.

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Artificially Intelligent

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:41:52 GMT

Jon and I have for years been all about Artificial Intelligence, as longterm readers will be aware. Follow us now into the future of The Future.

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Hats Off To Clarkin

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:08:07 GMT

Heartfelt look back at the life and career of the Magnum guitarist and songwriting genius Tony Clarkin, who died recently. Also a wave farewell to James Kottak, the ex Kingdom Come and Scorpions drummer who also snuffed it recently.

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Fast Horses

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:11:33 GMT

Where Slow Horses meets Lightspeed Prog. Featuring Steven Wilson, Gary Oldman, Iron Maiden, Rush - and Ho Sings Alexander The Great!!

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What's in Store For 24

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:03:52 GMT

Exciting stuff! Yes indeed! Lita Ford, Manowar, KK Downing, Ace Frehley and...

STEVE WILSON LIVE WITH US ON FEB 21!

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My Friends Call Me Philip

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:12:43 GMT

In case you missed it first time around. Here again is the special tribute I recorded with Fearghal Traynor of That Feckin Metal Podcast last year marking the anniversary of the death of Phil Lynott.

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Crappy New Year

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:54:12 GMT

FREE! Welcome in 2024 the smart way. PLUS news of STEVEN WILSON Spesh!

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Jingle Balls

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:51:42 GMT

So this is Christmas and what have you done? Funny you should ask, actually...

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Live! Mick and Jonnie Hit the Stage!!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:36:53 GMT

Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Show Live - featuring Jonnie James Rotten! Scream for meeeeeee London!!!

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Live December 12 Countdown!

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:42:26 GMT

On Tuesday December 12, me and Jonnie James will be delighting readers at our first live pod-show-experience at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London. So here's us recorded just now talking about 'going live' - and also about death. Obvs.

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Tough At The Top

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:44:19 GMT

Shadow figures, Saudi money, double-dealing, roosting chickens, involving music biz Big Beasts. You will be shocked and amazed. Blame Jon...

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Jon (and on) & Jonno (nonno)

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:55:22 GMT

Jon goes on and on while Jonno goes long (in tooth) but short (in hair). Yeah, you know what I mean.

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LIVE SHOW DEC 12!

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:45:17 GMT

Mick Wall's Monsters Of Rock Live featuring Jonnie James Rotten and Special Guest GINGER WILDHEART! All the FACTS, all the IMPORTANT INFO, everything you need to know about THE GIG OF THE YEAR!! Yes, HURRY THE FUCK UP!

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HALLOWEEN SPESH!!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:55:44 GMT

Tremble tremble scaredy rock cats and kittens! Join me - WMD Mick Wall - and he - Jonnie James Evil Thoughts Hotten - as we lead you by the shaky hand through an underworld populated by metal monsters and freaky-deaky rock goblins, with terrifying names like Jimmy, Danny, Aleister, and Geezer. Prepared to have your blood changed forever!! Prepare to... DIE!!!

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Return of THE DEALER!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:05:44 GMT

Yeah, you heard right. Mick Mars-Ain't-The-Kind-Of-Place-To-Raise-Your-Kids is back, baby! ALBUM! HOTCHA GUITARS!! NO SHIT, DUDE!!!!! Plus a lotta stuff me and Jonnie James Devil Sign Cricket Crease are across right now, ya dig?

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Live Aid The Musical - No Really!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:31:49 GMT

I was at the show in Philly. Jon was allowed to stay up late and watch on TV. Now lucky you can go and see the stage musical version. How amazing is that? Yeah... PLUS! Other gear about musical/festival/conceptual performances. At least that's how it started...

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A Shot In The Dark

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:54:33 GMT

Ozzy's first US chart single - but where did it come from? Could it be.... FM? Bfore they were FM? What do you mean who's FM??? Jon will tell you! PLUS many othr dark tales from the wrong side of the bar. One. Step. Away. From....

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Saudi Money

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:01:16 GMT

Talking Alice Cooper being CANCELLED! John 5 and 1/2 TALKING DEALER!! We're talking about the SHIT new STONES single. We're talking about SAUDI MONEY and how little it would take for Jon to sell his own grandmother! We're talking THE SHIT!

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Newsflash!

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:36:34 GMT

There's a lot of NOISE out there right now. This should clear everything up once and for all. Well, maybe not 'for all'. Maybe just once. If that. The point is these are the FACTS! Do with them what thou wilt...

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Bernie Marsden

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:21:53 GMT

So it's a cold, rainy, dark SUPPOSEDLY SEPTEMBER evening in Oxfordshire. I hate the winter. I like the autumn, but that is not autumn out there, that is already winter. I hate it. So to cheer us all up, here FREE FOR ALL, mine and Jon's fond adieu to the legend that is Bernie Marsden, the OG Nice Guy Rock Star. I have met very few genuinely nice guy rock stars. Bernie was the exception. I loved Bernie. Everyone loved Bernie.

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A Rockumentary, If You Will

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:27:08 GMT

A startling confession from Jonnie James Rotten. Peeling back the invisible peel of so called reality and many other Special powers that need peeling. Featuring Ozzy, Motley, Chilis, Zep, Tap, and many other excruciatingly un-deleted movie 'scenes'.

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The Crab Speaks!!

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:57:34 GMT

Behold as I, WMD Mick Wall and he Jonnie James Cotton Cricket Socks go DEEP into the latest DEVELOPMENT on The Crüe, The Dëaler and Former Crüe vocalist... what was his name again? Plus SHIT TONS OF OTHER SHIT!!!

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Broken Wing

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 09:34:10 GMT

Bitterness! Tragedy! Laughter! Rock stars being eaten for breakfast! OTHER STUFF!!!

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Fat Bottomed Girls - Should It Be Allowed?

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:27:41 GMT

Including XCLUSIVE review of 'new' (hoho) GN'R tracks, ''PERHAPS'. Original or 'homage' to Blur's 'Country Life'..." YOU DECIDE! In this special Bank Holiday Competely unEXpecetd BONUS BALL bladeefuckingblah...

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Record Star Collector Foo Poo

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:45:03 GMT

Join me WWW Mick Wall and him the Great Interruptor Jonnie James Rotten as we get DEEP into some SHIT! You know what I'm talking about!! Come get some go dude!!! ☠️

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World Exclusive! Nikki Sixx Plays Bass!!!

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:32:52 GMT

Join myself WMD Mick Wall and him Jonnie James Cricket Thong as we get to the very bottom of the terrible allegations levelled by Mick 'The Dealer' Mars against his former bros and dudes in Mötley Crüe, that they DID NOT PLAY THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS! This week's star witness, Dr Feelgood producer Bob Rock. Who in the space of barely a second went from explaining how Nikki himself once told him he didn't think he'd actually played on any of the Crüe albums, to bending so far backwards he practically eats his own arse explaining how he never said that, would never say that, will never say that and never would say that. We believe him obvs.

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Starbenders

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:23:26 GMT

Maybe you've already heard of them. Maybe you think I'm making it up. You'll have to wait til the end of this week's mega-exciting pod to find out as me WMD Mick Wall and him Jonnie James Cricket Racquet dive deeeeep into all the news we could think of at the very point our lips started flapping. Yes - that good!!!

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The Dealer Deals

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:30:58 GMT

Join Jonnie James Rotten as he and I - W Mick Wall - do a deeep dive into why Mick Mars only has a little time left to live. PLUS... a lot of other... STUFF!! You have been DEALT!

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New News of the News

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:21:00 GMT

New! A little bonus after the long wait for the last one. Me W Mick Wall and Jonnie Cricket Racquet Rotten go HARD on the NEWS to bring you the FACTS! Featuring many old friends, Ozzy, The Dealer, The Maiden, Lisa Dominique and many other internationally known rock stars (and Lisa).

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Guns @ Glastonbury

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:29:42 GMT

A little later than advertised, W Mick Wall and Jonnie James Rotten do a deep dive on the TRUTH About GN'R at Glastonberrryyy. And Elton, and expensive dinners with Gene $immon$. And Other Stuff Too Crazy To Mention... (honest)

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The Pleasure Dome

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:14:46 GMT

This is a bit of a magical mystery tour. For me too as I can't at this precise moment recall the actualité, other than the usual fruitless interruptions from my old mate Jonnie James Rotten. And of course some sparkling bon mots from my very good self, W Mick Wall. Let the games commence...

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Eagles: Dark Desert Highway

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:50:18 GMT

Join Jonnie James Rotten and myself, W. Mick Wall, as we discuss the literary sensation of the year! The greatest book about the Eagles ever written! What OTHER books? FUCK OFF. This stuff is like James Ellroy but GOOD.

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Goodbye Guy

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:38:37 GMT

Me and Jonny James Rotten discuss the recent loss of original Quireboy Guy Bailey, and send good vibes to the other Bailey, Blaze, who suffered a heart attack recently. Plus all the other rock news we quickly googled...

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Mick and Feckin' Fearghal

Fri, 26 May 2023 12:41:10 GMT

The Mick Wall Podcast joins forces with That Feckin' Metal Podcast for a Deep Dive into the Hidden Truth Behind Iron Maiden - The No Bruce (Or Adrian) Years.

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Dealer's Choice

Sat, 13 May 2023 14:45:46 GMT

More from the underbelly of the Mötley Crüe beast, as Mick 'The Dealer' Mars releases a recording of his live performance on the last Crüe tour, to prove what he says is true about 'miming' (from the others).

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Journey to the End of Night

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:21:48 GMT

It's the biggest soap opera in rock. A sleazy tale of Trump, God, and Neal Schon, of Hypnotism and Lawyers and very bad blood. And that's before you get to Priestess Paula and her biblical husband Jonathan and Caine.

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72 Reasons

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:45:54 GMT

Join myself W Mick Wall and my trusty side-hack Jonnie James Rotten as we bring you the goods, the whole goods and nothing but the goods on the new Tallica album. Is it any good(s)? Find out now...

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Master Of Bees

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:08:44 GMT

Cos I know it's been waaaaaay too long, here is the second new pod me and Jonny James Rotten recorded last week.

The Headlines:

Ozzy in shock retirement from live shows announces new live show.

Old Cov in shock new how-tickled-hi-ham headshot.

James Hetfield - bee keeper bombshell!

Leppard do one of those honestly really quite interesting albums with a symphony orchestra

And - yes - more.

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Mötley Mïming Shöck Hörror!!

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:38:20 GMT

Join me and Jonny James Hotten as we cut through the bullshit to bring you the ABSOLUTE TRUTH behind the shocking bareknuckle feud between Mick THE DEALER Mars and the boyz in the Crüe. You will be stunned!!

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Steven Tyler Accused of Being A 70s Rock Star

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:08:49 GMT

Jon gets all nervous whenever something like this comes up. He always thinks he's gonna be cancelled. I'm sure he won't mind me saying that.

Anyway, Steven Tyler has been accused of shagging an American groupie who was under age back in... 1975 was it? Me and Jon discuss it. Like adults. One who actually lived in the 70s and appreciated every transgressive moment, because it felt like freedom. I was 15. And one who did not and has no balls. He is 95.

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Back In The USSR

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:01:20 GMT

Jon and I take a serious look back at the recently revealed list of banned bands in the former Soviet Union and ask this important question - why didn't we in the west have a similar list? I spent years pointing out that the dangerous likes of Duran Duran, Madonna, and Prince were violent terrorists intent on destroying the world. Only the gutsy reds did something about it though. Thank you Mother Russia.

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JEFF BECK hi ho

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:14:56 GMT

A special one-off edition looking back on the life and art of Jeff Beck, who died last week.

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Dio, Dylan and John Lydon

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:26:52 GMT

There's more here than what the title suggests obvs but those are the things I remember. First pod since coming back from the dread. Jon's in here too. Somewhere I think. Has anyone got a hanky...

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Philip Lynott Tribute - 37 Years Gone

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:38:40 GMT

A special joint podcast with That Feckin Metal Podcast, celebrating the life - and death 37 years ago today - of the one and only Philip Lynott. I knew Phil, was a fan, and miss him.

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The Niv

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:14:40 GMT

Jon and I have decided we need a manager. But not just some bean counter who will give us a 'taste' then run off with the rest. But someone more 'on our level'. That is, someone who sees we make NOT A FUCKING PENNY for these pods and who can 'turn it around'. Someone who is more like an artist themselves in that they 'get it'. But knows how to make the big bucks without sacrificing whatever it is you have to sacrifice to get there. (Though personally I'm up for a bit of sacrifice if it means finally making some moolah, ya get me, innit?) Anyway this is what we came up with. ALAN NIVEN. The one and only one. Yeah, baby.

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Dead Rock Stars Spesh: Dan McCafferty

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:31:15 GMT

He was a bad, bad boy. Known for advocating the hair of the dog, taking flights at night, and inspiring Axl Rose to sing like a dwarf gargling with rusty nails while wearing a kilt. Join Jonny 'Mac' Hotten and my very good self the Flying Rockman as we look back on the career of one of the finest singers and rockers ever to come out of Scotland, Dan McCafferty of Nazareth who died recently.

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Rainbow Bar & Grill

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:03:32 GMT

50 Years of Stories. From which Jonny James Hotten and I will tell you one or two. Maybe more. Maybe a LOT MORE!! Maybe. First though, I'd like a tequila sunrise and a couple of those nice waitresses puhleaze... Featuring Led Zep, GN'R, Dio, Purple, Elton, David Lee, Poison and... you'll just have to listen dude!!

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Halloween Spesh

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:34:33 GMT

Yes he's finally gone, taking his bone-fused skeleton and his crate of vodka with him. Mick Mars - the greatest guitarist that ever lived in Mötley Crüe. Vampire stunt-double, coffin-dweller, totally rad kick-ass metal glam ghoul extraordinaire, yes that dude!! Join Jonny 'James' Hotten and myself in an in-depth, no holding hands look at this rock Goliath, though not as tall (or ripped).

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Hot News From The Cold Storage

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:41:05 GMT

Jonny Hotten and I sit down to discuss the latest hot news from the cold world of rock, and sift through your suggestions for things to discuss. Which is how we got to do a mini-Dead Rock Stars on Pete Way, once of UFO, later Ozzy, Fastway, Waysted and Others.

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DIO: Dreamers Never Die Xclusive

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:10:48 GMT

Me and Jonny James Hotten bring the full unexpurgated TRUTH behind the brilliant new Dio documentary, Dreamers Never Die. Tales from the crypt about Blackmore, Iommi - and Murray.

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Fair Maiden

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:55:06 GMT

Welcoming back my little green brother from the Old Country - Fearghal Traynor of That Feckin' Metal Podcast. This wasn't recorded the 'normal' way so is not as pristine as last week's pod with Jonny Hotten BUT... if you want to know the secrets behind the biggest British meta band in the world, listen on...

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Come & Have A Go If You Think We're Hard Enough

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:21:46 GMT

Hard news dissected and discussed in hard voices by two of the hardest men in hard rock, Mick 'Hard Man' Wall and Jonny 'Well Ard' Hotten. Don't give us your hard luck story. Hard cheese on you. Not for the hard of hearing. Hardly.

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Rock News That You Can Rely On

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:48:52 GMT

Join myself and Jonny Hotten for deep-dive thoughts guaranteed to trigger you into an unsafe space, featuring Eddie Van Halen, Kingvey Malmsteen, Mick Mars, Bruce Dickinson, gender fluidity, Ronaldo, and loads of truly astonishing stuff I can't actually remember it's so good!

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The Big Comeback

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:33:37 GMT

By popular demand, the Return of the Wild Ones. Well, wild one plus one. Yes, that's me and Jonny Hotten speaking Truth to Power, settling scores on Def Leppard, Ozzy, Lemmy, and - oh yes! - Right Said Fred. Plus a shit ton of other stuff so good I can't actually remember right this second. Yeah, baby!!

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STEVEN WILSON INTERVIEW

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:49:39 GMT

I have known Steven for over two years - working on his book, Limited Edition Of One, which came out in April this year.

Not a straightforward memoir, but something more conceptual, non-linear, a genuine collaboration unlike anything else I've done book-wise.

Then, after listening to him repeatedly explain why Porcupine Tree was in the past - he told me he had in fact been working with the guys on what would become their first album in 13 years, Closure/Continuation, which went straight to No2 in the UK this week, and No.1 in Germany.

Yes, my voice is a little lower down in the mix, I still have no clue how to operate the gear properly, plus he was handholding his mic (no room for anything else in my hotel room at the time) so he naturally sounds a little 'closer'. But then it's him you want to hear from on this, not me, for a change.

Let me know what you think.

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Down & Out Despatch

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:31:37 GMT

Just a quickie, on the latest on Down & out In London & L.A. - and news of special guests coming on sooooon.

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Sunday Rant & Rave

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:18:39 GMT

Yes, back at last. All the very latest from the pop-fabulous world of glamorous rock star writer and under-the-influencer Mick Wall. Including Story Behind Limited Edition Of One and Down & Out In London & L.A.

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Does The Past Have A Sell-BY Date PART TWO

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:02:21 GMT

Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation between myself and hisself, the Young Fella From Dublin.

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Down & Out In London & L.A.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:42:11 GMT

It's taking too long - printers cite 'supply issue' blather - but the book is finally coming. Here is the first audio extract. More to follow.

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Does The Past Have A Future?

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:42:31 GMT

Me and the young fella from Dublin, Fearghal Traynor, of That Feckin' Metal Podcast fame, go head-to-head to bring you visions of the past, the present, and the scary future.

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Dead Rock Stars: JONNY Z

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:41:01 GMT

WARNING: The sound quality on this is not good. We had a microphone malfunction, then a brain damage situ, then an exhausted old fart saying balls, I need to buy better equipment. Meanwhile, however, this is me and Jonnie James Interrupter doing our best to huddle around one mic and say something decent about the late great Jonny Z, who died recently. I knew Jonny and his wife Marsha back when shit was real in the 80s (and beyond) and they were never less than wonderful, welcoming, honest, funny and true. I will return and do a proper pod/story about them one day. But for now, this is this.

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Music BOOKS Secrets & Lies

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:18:14 GMT

One for a rainy Sunday afternoon here at Rockingwall Farm. Me on my ownsome - No Interruptions - telling you the hideous truth behind the books that wouldn't know the hideous truth about music if it came and blew bubbles in their hideous faces. Then there are the books I write and have written. I'll give you the dirt on that too. Along with the light. Magic done well works both ways and I am now a Magus in the occult art.

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Music Mags Secrets & Lies

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:00:02 GMT

Honest, always right, policed by the Good Guys, never prejudiced, always fair... none of these things exist on all the music mags you love. To demonstrate, we take Classic Rock - a magazine still close to my wallet-shaped heart - and dissect the latest cover story on Slash. 'Honest' Mick Wall, as Brian May always described him, and Jonny James Interruptor takes you on a ride with the hows, whys, and wtf. Funny, too. (Other music mags exist, apparently.)

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MICK WALL POD

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:59:45 GMT

Paying respects to the one and only Meat Loaf. The big friendly giant of rock who died last week. A life lived in epic cinemascope technicolour. Sometimes funny, often sad, a tragedy, a triumph, a true-life tale of emotional and physical mayhem. The monster to Jim Steinman's Dr Frankenstein. The Beast more full of Beauty than this cruel world ever knew.

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MICK WALL POD E15

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:47:27 GMT

Yes, there are many. More than you think. Waaaaay more. Join me (Never Knowingly Boring) and Non-Boring (He Says) Jon Hotten for the lowdown (bring down?) on the worst offenderzzzzzzz...

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The MICK WALL Podcast

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:21:04 GMT

Jonny James Hotten - aka The Great Interruptor - joins Mick again for another fact-filled, deeply-researched, strong but sensitive deep-dive into those corners of the rock world other pods are simply too stoopid to know about. This time we ask the question: when is live no longer live but 'live'? Albums, concerts, DVDs, all 'polished' to within an inch of their hairless sphincters. Featuring Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Eagles, Whitesnake, Ozzy and any other rock star you could name.

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The MICK WALL Podcast E14

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:12:54 GMT

Mick welcomes back Harry 'Hard Man' Paterson to discuss that often uncomfortable, sometimes inspirational interface where rock and politics collide. From Dylan's protest to Clapton's cringe-fest and all points between, right, left or down a dark alley.

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MICK WALL Podcast E13

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:44:07 GMT

He's back and he's already interrupting. Yes, Jonny James Hotten returns to join Mick for a special look back at the year. No, not 2021, that was crap. We're talking 1987. Featuring Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Metallica, Marillion, Bon Jovi, and Coco the Metal Pug!!

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The MICK WALL Podcast E12

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:00:43 GMT

Are albums still a thing? Or are they literally nothing? Where once they were conceptual in nature, art objects you could hold in your hands, now they are purely conceptual by nature, an idea not an artefact, notional, random-play. Does anyone care? Should they? Really? Join me and Jonny James Hotten as we journey manfully towards the end of side two (or three or four).

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The MICK WALL Podcast E11

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:42:50 GMT

Say hello nicely millions of fans to Harry Paterson. Harry authored two of the most daring political biographies this century in Don't Look Back In Anger (deep dive into the miner's strike which he and his family were part of) and Making Plans For Nigel (a comically bleak dissection of the full-fat fool Farage). Harry loves prog, especially Marillion, and writes for cats like Classic Rock, amongst others. An indispensable researcher on several of my books, most especially AC/DC, he also scares me once he gets going - and Harry was born getting going.

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The MICK WALL PODCAST E10

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:40:34 GMT

A little later than advertised (Jon's fault) this week's must-listen episode of the world's most WEID-friendly, FACT-dedicated, full-on f**king in the street (Jon again) podcast. Featuring: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and - yes! - Mark Kelly of Marillion. Problems! Problems! (The latter said in a broad Scottish accent.)

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The MICK WALL Podcast E9

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:48:19 GMT

It was the funeral this week for one of my oldest and dearest friends, legendary rock scribe Pete Makowksi. This recording was made just a few days after his death on 3 November and made available only via my patreon site. I am now making it free here as I wanted to say something publicly about Pete. My tribute to very special, very talented, very funny and loving and beautiful person who I was incredibly fortunate to know for nearly half a century.

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The MICK WALL Podcast E8

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:24:44 GMT

Zep without Planty? Axl without Anyone? Queen without Freddie and the Other One? Kiss without Kiss? Me without Jon? Hmmmm... More (MUCH more) on the Mick Wall patreon site.

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The MICK WALL Podcast E7

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:12:27 GMT

Join me and him (you know who) for another exciting episode of the world's most fact-based hard rock and heavy metal podcast. Up to the one hot minute news of all your favourite and most lovable stars including Rob Halford, Gene and Paul from KISS, Dave Ellefson, children's author Nicholas Six, Fat Elvis impersonator Vincent Neil, and some longhaired layabout called Jesus. Plus many more I can't remember right now as I type because, well, you know... Come join me at my patreon site for more pods, blog, stories, pix, vids, and all kinds of crap you must have in your life!!!

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The MICK WALL Podcast E6:

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:23:46 GMT

Join Mick Wall and Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten for more Dead Rock Stars. Featuring: Dio, Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Sabbath, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Wild Horses, Emerson Lake & Powell - and all that sort of thing. Go to Mick's patreon site for early-access pods, exclusive pods, plus stories, pix, blogs, logs, dogs, rabbits, merch (soon), vids and your chance to harangue the old fool.

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The MICK WALL Podcast Ep 5: Dead Rock Stars: Malcolm Dome

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:13:03 GMT

The return of Dead Rock Stars. Join Mick and Jon as they discuss the life and times of legendary heavy metal scribe Malcolm Dome, who died last week. Featuring Ratt, Wildhearts, GN'R, Bon Jovi, Kiss, and many more. Malcolm, aka Doc Doom, aka The Pear Drop Man, aka Mickey Dome, aka a very old and dear friend and Mick's former writing partner.

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The MICK WALL Podcast E4: The Blame Game

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:39:12 GMT

Jimmy Page blames Phil Collins for Zeppelin's shit performance at Live Aid. Everyone blames someone else for something. Featuring Rush, Black Sabbath, The Hooters, The Pretenders, Judas Priest and Jon's singing. Don't blame me for that ffs!

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The MICK WALL Podcast E3: Hard Skool Duggery

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:48:46 GMT

Join Mick Wall and Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten for an in-depth, deeply serious, fanatically sensible discussion about the bold new move by those outlaw bad-asses Guns N' Roses: releasing half-arsed new versions of a couple of old reject tracks from Chinese Democracy, plus a couple of live versions of songs so old they drip cobwebs. All said in love. So much love.

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The MICK WALL Podcast E2: Rock Stars Retirement Homes

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:00:17 GMT

Used to be rock stars died from drug ODs, plane crashes, assassinations or self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Now they're picking out their comfy chairs. We're talking about you David Lee Roth, Fish, Axl Rose, Queen, Phil Collins, and a few others that don't even know they're retired. With Jon 'The Great Interruptor' Hotten. Get 48-hour early access to these pods, plus other pods, stories, blogs, pix, streams etc, all exclusive to Mick's Patreon subscribers.

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UNBUGGED: Rare, previously unbroadcast episode of the Getcha Rocks Off podcast.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:35:11 GMT

To get my new podcast started, here as a bonus gift to my Patreon subscribers is an episode originally recorded for my old Getcha Rocks Off podcast but never used.

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