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Phil Demmel on Joining Kerry King’s Band at a Raiders Game 🤘 | Metal Legend Interview
Metal guitar legend Phil Demmel discusses his career, including playing with Vio-lence and Machine Head, and recounts the moment he learned he was joining Kerry King’s new band in this interview with Fran Strine.
24 Jul 2025
Jeff Scott Soto: From Malmsteen to TSO and Beyond
Fran Strine interviews Jeff Scott Soto, who recounts his career, including his work with Yngwie Malmsteen and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, revealing the challenges and victories that molded him.
7 Jul 2025
Kenny Hickey & Johnny Kelly – Founding members of Type O Negative and current masterminds behind the powerful new project Sun Don’t Shine 🌒
Fran Strine interviews Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly about forming Sun Don't Shine, the challenges of a Type O Negative tribute, and Peter Steele's legacy.
30 Jun 2025
Jonathan Lee | Vocalist of Blood of Lions|Built for the Moment: Jonathan Lee’s Return to Rock and Redemption
Fran Strine interviews Jonathan Lee, vocalist of Blood of Lions, who discusses his return to rock music after overcoming personal challenges and rediscovering his faith.
30 Jun 2025
🎙️ New Episode: Navigating Modern Media with PR Powerhouse Jamie Roberts
Jamie Roberts, founder of For The Win Media, discusses navigating the evolving media landscape and provides insights for artists and brands to thrive in the modern PR world in an interview with Fran Strine.
19 May 2025
Scott Alderman: The Untold Story Behind Tattoo The Earth, Addiction & Identity
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧 In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic, I sit down with Scott Alderman, the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour—a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot, Slayer, Sevendust, Amen, and the world’s most elite tattoo artists. 🎸🩸🎤 But this convo goes way beyond the stage. Scott opens up about his...
13 May 2025
Sevendust’s Clint Lowery Breaks Silence on His Career, Demons & Comeback 🔥
Send us a text 🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸 Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery! 🤘 Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain, his legendary run with Sevendust, the evolution of Dark New Day, and the raw truth behind his powerful solo work. 🎶 We also open up about his inspiring journey to sobriety, and how Clint played a major role i...
25 Apr 2025
How Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror Was Made – Netflix Director Greg Tillman Tells All 🔥"
Send us a text 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥 Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman, the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸. We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the world, including his work on the chilling hits: 🔪 Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 🔥 Waco: American Apoca...
22 Apr 2025
Phil Buckman Sets the Record Straight on Hired Gun Fallout and Losing Carl’s Jr. Gig to Matthew McConaughey on The Candid Mic
Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – featuring the insanely talented Phil Buckman! From headlining stages with Filter and Fuel, to voicing the iconic Carl’s Jr. ads for years, Phil Buckman is a true multi-hyphenate artist. 🎸🎤🎧 In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into Phil’s incredible journey — including his recent role on the HBO smash hit series The Pitt, his transition into professional photography, and his experiences in both the acting and music wor...
12 Apr 2025
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ Rachel Bolan of Skid Row
Send us a text 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ 🔥 Rock 'n' Roll fans, this one’s for YOU! 🔥 I sit down with 🎸 Rachel Bolan, founding member and bassist of the legendary hard rock band Skid Row, for a no-holds-barred conversation you can’t miss! 🤘 We dive deep into: ✅ The band’s ongoing search for a new lead singer 🎤 ✅ Rachel’s badass soap line Dirty Rocker 🧼💀 ✅ And we clear the air on those 🔥 wild rumors from Tracii Guns about Skid Row supposedly "leaving millions ...
6 Apr 2025
🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun)
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun) 🔥 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with Glen Sobel, legendary drummer for Alice Cooper, to talk all things rock, rhythm, and resilience. Glen opens up about: ✅ How he landed the Alice Cooper gig ✅ The story behind his jaw-dropping drum solo in Hired Gun ✅ His favorite drummers of all time ✅ What it was like filling in for Tommy Lee with Mötley Crüe ✅ ...
6 Apr 2025
🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧 🔥 In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with the one and only Liberty DeVitto — the iconic drummer best known for his 30+ years of powerhouse performances and studio work with Billy Joel. From classic albums like The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and An Innocent Man, Liberty helped shape the sound of a generation. 🥁🎹 We dive deep into: His massive role in the hit music documentar...
31 Mar 2025
🎤 The Candid Mic: Inside the Mind of Artist Gregory Malphurs – Creativity, Passion & Inspiration! 🎨
Send us a text 🎤 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Live & Unfiltered! 🎤 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Gregory Malphurs to explore what fuels his creativity and the inspiration behind his stunning artwork. From his artistic process to the emotions woven into each piece, we uncover the stories that make his work truly one-of-a-kind. 🔹 What drives Gregory Malphurs' passion for art? 🔹 How does he bring his visions to l...
28 Mar 2025
The Candid Mic with Fran Strine Episode 3- Herman Li of DragonForce
Send us a text 🔥 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode 3! 🎙️🎸 This week, I sit down with the legendary Herman Li from DragonForce to dive into the band’s origins and the impact of their iconic track "Through the Fire and Flames"! 🚀 From Guitar Hero to movies, commercials, and now Fortnite* this song has taken on a life of its own! 🎮🎶 Don’t miss this exclusive interview where we uncover behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and how one song changed everything....
27 Mar 2025
The Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine. Episode 2 with Rudy Sarzo
Send us a text The Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine In this episode of The Candid Mic Podcast, host Fran Strine sits down with Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, including Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. We dive deep into Rudy’s career, discussing his time with the iconic Randy Rhoads and the lasting influence Randy had on the music world. Plus, Rudy shares insights into his triumphant return to the stage with Ozzy in J...
27 Mar 2025
🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸
Send us a text 🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸 In this episode of The Candid Mic, Fran Strine sits down with John Humphrey, the hard-hitting drummer of Seether—one of rock’s biggest bands, with [insert number] million albums sold and multiple gold/platinum records! 🤘 John opens up about his lifelong love for KISS, sharing exclusive stories about his jaw-dropping memorabilia collection, which is now going up for auction! 🎸📦 Plus, he gives us a deep dive in...
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Phil Demmel
Jeff Scott Soto
Kenny Hickey
Johnny Kelly
Jonathan Lee
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YouTube views
378,133
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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30
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YouTube
86
Engagement
32
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