A podcast that looks at AC/DC and Australian rock'n'roll over the past 50 years. This is not so much about a history of AC/DC but more about the 50 years of Oz Rock since they first took to the stage. Whether veteran rockers or relatively new bands they all have a story to tell. Let's talk about Oz rock'n'roll!
Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Rose Carleo
Host interviews Rose Carleo, a rock 'n' roll artist, about her new single, early years, songwriting, and the importance of live music today.
30 Apr 2025
Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - Heaven
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 ...
27 Jan 2025
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 2 Episode 1- Steve Mascord
Send us a textWelcome 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 should be ...
25 Aug 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 9 - Peter "Blackie" Black - Hard-Ons
Send us a Text Message.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 obtai...
7 Aug 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 8 - Heli Puhakka (Glycereens)
Send us a Text Message.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...
10 Jun 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 7 - The Riff Raiders
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 Trick
Discovering new music back in the day compared to now
Getting through COVID
The current Melbourne rock scene
And songwriting and the upcoming new album
And at the end, an exclusive with the world premiere of the latest song from Riff Raiders, Welcome to Mars.
8 Jun 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 - Steve Mascord
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 Australia
How Australia remembers its cultural touchstones
The changing nature of rock'n'roll as a cultural force
Forgotten Australian rock'n'roll bands
On being a journalist and and a music fan
It is a great chat and Steve has some really through provoking things to to say. Enjoy!
3 Jun 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 Dave Faulkner
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 music
Discovering punk rock in 1970s Perth
Seeing AC/DC in 1978
The brand of “punk” and isn't it all just rock'n'roll anyway?
The “kingdom” of Countdown in the ‘80s
How “What’s My Scene” became the theme song of the NRL
Looking back on 40 years since Stoneage Romeos
How to grow old as a rock’n’roller (and a human being)
Why Stoneage Romeos still holds up to this day
Sit back and enjoy!
26 Apr 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 - Dave Leslie
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 guitar
The early influences and tour experience for the Baby Animals
Being "Malcolm" to Eddie Van Halen's "Angus"
How not to ask Dave to turn down at a Jimmy Barnes gig
Parenting - how to raise you kids properly on rock'n'roll
The Dave Leslie approved method for listening to Highway to Hell in the car
Also included are some choice Dave solos being Don't Tell Me What to Do from Shaved and Dangerous and Early Warning from the Baby Animals self titled debut.
Enjoy!
6 Apr 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 3 - Avalanche
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 Japan
How the band came together
Parental influences
How the band writes songs
The current state of rock'n'roll in Australia
The seemingly simple but never matched swing of Phil Rudd
4 Apr 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 - Jeff Lang
Episode 2 is a wide ranging chat with the purveyor of "disturbed folk" Jeff Lang.
Playing as a sideman
The creative process
Early influences
The “timelessness” of music
The “freedom” of not having a hit record.
Giving the audience what they want and need
On dealing with problematic lyrics and songs
The toughness of Malcolm Young
And if that this not enough find out what is his favourite AC/DC riff and album.
21 Mar 2024
The Rock'n'Roll Damnation Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1 - Adam Agius
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!).
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