Chris Wyse - bass player for the Hollywood Vampires, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his exploration of sonic textures and twisted dark topics like "Jack The Ripper" as we explore his solo career music and sample releases "Violent Center," "Haunted Bass," "Embryo & Children of the Grave," and "St. Jude." We'll also ask Chris about working with Bob Rock, The Cult, Ace Freely; and how he met and worked with The Prince Of Darkness - Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and currently working with the Vampire Pirate - Tommy Henriksen in his new band Crossbone Skully.

Mike Tramp - the voice of White Lion talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release Songs Of White Lion, Vol. II, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, and tells us of the challenges faced with re-recording and performing the well-known songs of his early career, how those challenges were met, and how the songs of White Lion are now as strong as ever both sonically and in performance.

Sam Bam Koltun talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento filling us in on his career since the last time he talked with us in our Episode 10. In this episode he gives us the How, Who, and When he became the full-time guitar player for the current lineup of bands he's in. He tells us how he met and became friends with Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns; how he became Dorothy's guitar player without an audition; how he met Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and was invited in for Tommy's new band Crossbone Skully; and, we'll sample new songs from Budderside and Crossbone Skully and announce release dates. Exclusive content portion on our Patreon.com!

Julia Lage talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her latest single "The Ride"; who the players are on it, and gives us a sample listen; what it was like joining Vixen and how the band may shape their future; how she grew her network of musicians in Los Angeles after moving there from her native São Paulo, Brazil.

Artist Ben Owen talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his latest single release "Dangerous Love," who the players are on it, and gives us a sample listen. He also tells us of his origins in the U.K.; how he got into music; and if there was any special way he accumulated 92-thousand YouTube followers!

Patrick Kennison - Founder and frontman of Heaven Below, guitarist-vocalist for Lita Ford, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release with Heaven Below, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, how he first got the gig with Lita Ford, his origins, and how early digital recordings led to his career as a signed artist. Plus, an exclusive content portion on the Rock Music Alliance Patreon.com page!

Marcus Nand - Solo Artist and touring player for Mike Tramp, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, recording and touring with Mike Tramp in support of the album Songs Of White Lion, what it's like to take on Vito Bratta's guitar parts, his origins and being musically influenced by gypsies.

James Zota Baker - Solo Artist, Writer, Touring Player, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about what performing with legendary band War is like; writing and recording with legend Edgar Winter; who some of the guest musicians are on album release "Rebel Road;" and his own releases "Better Than Never," and "Brand New Eyes."

Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens tells The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about studying nutrition and health; how finding modeling and acting parts has become more difficult in today's diversity movement; how her modeling career began; how a visit to Hollywood and meeting Eric Carr (drummer for KISS and relationship partner with Carrie for four years) altered her goal of journalism to modeling for Playboy; how her acting career began and how Eric Carr helped her with auditioning; about authoring her book "Unrated: Revelations Of A Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold;" how people can buy her autographed photos, her book, and visit her on OnlyFans.com.

Mike chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about recording Tommy Henriksen's new band Crossbone Skully; Edge Of Paradise's Margarita Monet; guitar miking techniques with Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen, and modern guitarists; amp modeling versus amps; where he was born and raised; his early career days working with legendary producer Bruce Fairbairn; tracking legendary artists; having synesthesia and how he uses that in his mixing and production; how he used the colors and images he sees to help mix Nita Strauss' album "Controlled Chaos."

Jeff chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about new Art Of Anarchy release Let There Be Anarchy and it's first song/video release Vilified, how he became part of the band's lineup; details us on his solo career releases Complicated, and The Duets Collection, Vol 1; where he prefers to record his vocals; talks about his origins as a singer; the moments in life when he felt he had achieved success in his career; a brief update on Sons Of Apollo; how he got his gig with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and reveals how TSO rehearses their incredible-spectacular show.

August chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his album release "Guiding Star" including who the primary writers are and doing production with Alessandro Del Vecchio; where he was raised, how he became a musician; what inspired him to move to Los Angeles; how he got his gig with Dennis DeYoung of Styx fame; and tops it off with a little gear talk.

Marco chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his latest album release "New Direction;" and how when combined with his previous release "Viva La Rock" really does establish a new direction for him as a solo artist; what it was like to record "New Direction" with Soren Anderson in Copenhagen, Denmark; how he's looking forward to gigging at guitar shows and festivals; touring in the coming year; an update on band Iconic; and a little about his musical origins and growing up.

Leanne chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her rising path as a versatile bass player, recording for Linda Perry, attending Emerson College, her father's early death and how that galvanized her to succeed in music, and how important networking and self marketing is and was in her landing touring and session work - and becoming Band Leader for Demi Lovato.

Dilana chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her current performing project, being on Rock Star Supernova, The Voice Of Holland, her time as a teenage runaway, and what she has planned next. Tune in for this revealing interview!

In this episode Andy Sarcone Rooney and Manager Karel Hamm speak with host Cole Coleman about the plans for their next release, touring, and videos; how the songwriting is done in Spelled Moon; who the current musicians are in the band; what artists Karel Hamm has worked with and what his managing roll with Spelled Moon is; if release art is relevant in today’s environment; how Spelled Moon got started and what the name means; what city they are based in; listening to a sample of their song “Son Of Vengeance;” whether Andy will get a support guitar player or do both the guitar playing and lead vocals for live shows; how they will be promoting their music and live shows; where the players in Spelled Moon are from; how Andy got started into music; what gear Andy is currently using; and what their next step is.

In this episode Mike Krompass and Dan Taylor speak with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about how their first single’s video has reached over 1 million views; their strategy of releasing singles before a full album; the importance of finding band members that you really get along with; having some outside songwriters contribute to songs; the band’s current lineup; being self-produced by band member Mike Krompass; how their band Dead Romantic formed and how they picked their name;  how they’re based out of Yorkshire, UK; how in today’s streaming work they plan to build their audience;  listening to a sample of their song “Yesterday;” how Mike Krompass has worked with Smash Mouth,  Steven Tyler, Mutt Lange, Nelly Furtado, Elton John, Demi Lovato, and more;  exploring Mike’s early days growing up and early career in Los Angeles; how he moved to Nashville to explore the music industry there but ultimately moved to Yorkshire, UK and has made that his base of operations;  how Dan Taylor got a start as a vocalist in a choir and then cover bands; exploring some of Mike’s gear including the Neural DSP Quad Cortex amp modeler; using Tony Iommi’s personal Laney amp for recording; and what gear Dan is using to track his voice.

In this episode, Joe Lester speaks with host Cole Coleman about his origins in Kodiak and Anchorage AK, his formative years in Seattle, WA; how he got started in music; seeing the beginnings of the “Seattle Sound;” moving to Los Angeles to launch his music career; how he got into The Atomic Punks; touring with The Atomic Punks; having bass player Michael Anthony of Van Halen guest with the band; meeting David Lee Roth; becoming the tour manager for Steel Panther; his photography; forming the band California; being the Los Angeles representative for Ultimate Ears in-ear monitors and how that blends well with his music career.

In this episode, Bjorn Englen speaks with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about performing with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio in the band Dio Returns; founding Soul Sign and how long singer Mark Boals from Yngwie Malmsteen band has been involved; getting through the Covid19 pandemic; offering private lessons; starting his music career as a drummer then switching to bass; his early career days in Sweden; rehearsal ethics; how he got the gigs with Quiet Riot, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Uli Jon Roth of the Scorpions; how you must both network and prepare hard for the auditions you get.

In this episode, Ira Black speaks with host Cole Coleman about the newest band he’s in Of Gods & Monsters and their new release due out soon; getting his home studio together and mixing and mastering; experimenting with different instruments and studio tools; his plans to release a solo metal record featuring him on vocals as well as guitar; how he got started playing guitar; how destiny seems to have put him on the road to being a musician from birth; how from the day he got his first guitar he started writing his own music and never was drawn to play covers; remembering his first show with his first band Arcane which was opening for Tommy Tutone; remembering his crossover point from local musician to professional with the band Heathen; his path through Vicious Rumors, Metal Church, Chris Caffery; and Lizzy Borden; recording a track with Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera; focusing on Of Gods & Monsters; studio gear for guitar. (Photo By: Karuna Tanahashi)