Send us a text In this episode I have a great chat to Rose Carleo of The Rose Carleo Band who is a great rock'n'roll artist who deserves more recognition. In the interview we Cover: The new single, Daisy's SongRose's early years and her move to rock'n'rollCurrent and future plansSongwritingThe music scene today and why live music matters. And as always, much more. As a bonus the episode starts with The Rose Carleo band's cover of a certain song about the positive attributes of...

Send us a text This interview was recorded before Heaven's gig at The Bridge Hotel in Sydney in April 25. Many thanks to Laurie from Heaven for arranging this as well the band willing to do this. They were generous with their time and responses. We cover: What Heaven's plans are for 2025How the current band approaches the classic materialAlan Fryer's audition for AC/DC to replace BonWhat is the Oz Rock soundTransitioning from pub stages to arenas..and much more. I've also included ...

Send us a text Welcome listeners to the first episode of the Rock’nRoll Damnation podcast for 2025. The news over the New period year of the demolition of the house that was the home of the Young family in the 60s and 70s is worth a discussion as it ties in a few themes about protecting Australia’s cultural heritage as well as AC/DC's place in Australian cultural history. Joining me once once again is Steve Mascord to talk about not just what should have been one but what shoul...

Send us a text In this episode I chat to Peter Black better know as Blackie from the Hard-Ons who are celebrating 40 years of rock'n'roll this year with a new album, "I like You A Lot Getting Older" and a tour (not that they have been quiet of late). It was a great chat and we discuss (among other things): The legacy of the Hards-Ons as a band nameWhy the Hard-Ons have enduredWhat Tim Rogers has bought to the bandOn being excited to play new material along with the "oldies"How he obtained h...

Send us a text In Episode 8 I talk to Heli from Brisbane band the Glycereens. Note this was recorded a few days after I saw them in Brisbane with Nunchukka Superfly and was intending to see them again in Sydney on August 9 however they have unfortunately had to cancel. Heli was gracious with her time and answers and we discuss (among other things): Gigging with Shonen Knife and being able to partake in their riderThe "Glyco Therapy" album and how it pays tribute to NathEarly influences from F...

Send us a text In Episode 7 I chat to Jenni and Marty from the mighty Melbourne band, Riff Raiders. We discuss: The influence of Countdown (and the new video)Jenni and Marty’s love of Cheap TrickDiscovering new music back in the day compared to nowGetting through COVIDThe current Melbourne rock sceneAnd songwriting and the upcoming new albumAnd at the end, an exclusive with the world premiere of the latest song from Riff Raiders, Welcome to Mars.

Send us a text In Episode 6 I have a chat to Steve Mascord from hotmetalmag.com and The White Line Fever podcast. Steve was at the first show of AC/DC's current European tour so we have a chat about that and: AC/DC's legacy in AustraliaHow Australia remembers its cultural touchstonesThe changing nature of rock'n'roll as a cultural forceForgotten Australian rock'n'roll bandsOn being a journalist and and a music fanIt is a great chat and Steve has some really through provoking things to...

Send us a text In Episode 5 I have the honour to chat to Dave Faulkner from one of Australia's greatest and most loved rock'n'roll bands, the Hoodoo Gurus. In quite a wide ranging chat Dave talks about (other things): The Hoodoo Gurus and Brazilian surf musicDiscovering punk rock in 1970s PerthSeeing AC/DC in 1978 The brand of “punk” and isn't it all just rock'n'roll anyway?The “kingdom” of Countdown in the ‘80sHow “What’s My Scene” became the theme song of the NRLLooking back o...

Send us a text In Episode 4, I chat with guitarist Dave Leslie from one of Australia's great rock'n'roll bands, the Baby Animals. Be warned, there is some juicy, gratuitous guitar talk in this one. But we also discuss among other things: Dave's formative years of learning guitarThe early influences and tour experience for the Baby AnimalsBeing "Malcolm" to Eddie Van Halen's "Angus"How not to ask Dave to turn down at a Jimmy Barnes gigParenting - how to raise you kids properly on...

Send us a text Episode 3 is with Steve, Veronica and Ryan from up and coming Sydney based band Avalanche. We discuss among other things: Avalanche's recent tour of JapanHow the band came togetherParental influencesHow the band writes songsThe current state of rock'n'roll in AustraliaThe seemingly simple but never matched swing of Phil Rudd

Send us a text Episode 2 is a wide ranging chat with the purveyor of "disturbed folk" Jeff Lang. Playing as a sidemanThe creative processEarly influencesThe “timelessness” of musicThe “freedom” of not having a hit record.Giving the audience what they want and needOn dealing with problematic lyrics and songsThe toughness of Malcolm YoungAnd if that this not enough find out what is his favourite AC/DC riff and album.

Send us a text Welcome to the Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast. A podcast that looks at over the development Australian rock'n'roll over the past 50 years. This is not so much about a history of AC/DC but more about Oz Rawk those who have played it over the past decade whether it has been 50 years or just five years (and less!).