Rob Halford of Judas Priest is on the show, which is quite an honor! It's actually the second time he's been on, but who's counting? ;) The legendar metal musician joins Anne Erickson to talk about the latest Judas Priest album, their tour and the future of Judas Priest. Listen loud! Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon …

We have metal royalty on the show! Legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new solo music, the Slayer reunion shows and much more. It was such an honor to talk with King, and he's totally a fun, chill dude. Listen loud! Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/An…

Get ready for a brand new episide! Are you ready? Just checking ;) The talented Jason Hook of Flat Black and formerly Five Finger Death Punch joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new band, his new friendship with Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour and much more. It also turns out that Hook is a romantic, at least when it comes to his wedding …

We're back with a new episide! Steve 'Lips' Kudlow of Canadian metal band Anvil joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's new album, the wild ride it was to have a massive documentary done on his band, the 1990s and much more. If you're a grunge fan, you're not going to like what he says about the '90s ;) But, it's all love and fun on the show, …

P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval is back on the show! It's been a minute. The last time Sandoval joined Audio Ink Radio was in 2021, when talking about the 20th anniversary of the band's seminal "Sattelite" album. Now, P.O.D. is back with a new album, "Veritas." Sandoval joins host Anne Erickson to talk all about the new album, as well as his faith, …

We have a guitar legend on the show! Rik Emmett of Triumph joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new greatest hits release and the state of the rock world. They even end up talking about Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Who would have thought? He gives them props for being versatile performers and songwriters and talks about what makes them superstars. It…

So happy to have a favorite back on the show: Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner! Richie and Anne go way back. In this interview, they reminise about Anne's first time interviewing Richie at Louder than Life festival back around 2012. Then, Richie talks about the new Judas Priest album and the future of the band. Will there be another album? Hi…

Welcome to a new season of Anne Erickson on Audio Ink! So excited to have you here and super excited for our inaugeral guest: Saxon vocalist Biff Byford. This guy is legendary in the British heavy metal world. He talks with Anne Erickson about Saxon's new album, who would make up a "Big 4" of British heavy metal and why the thinks "we need more fem…

It's always a pleasure to have the great Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge on the show. This time around, he and Anne Erickson talk about his new Christmas album, "Christmas Classics New & Old," and the inspiration behind it. They also, of course, talk about the Creed reuion! This was such a long time coming! Will the guys of Creed release ne…

Who doesn't love the song "Possum Kingdom" by The Toadies? It's such a recognizable song, and it instantly puts me in a good mood. The Toadies guitarist Clark Vogeler joins me, Anne Erickson, on the show to talk about the legecy of that song, his memories of the 1990s grunge scene and how the band keeps making great music. It's a fun, nostalgic int…

Static-X bass player Tony Campos is back on the show with Anne Erickson. These industrial metal heavyweights have a special place in Anne's heart, because they're one of the first acts she saw perform at The Machine Shop in Flint. In this interview, Tony and Anne talk about the future of Static-X, post-Wayne, as well as his reaction to fans being s…

John Corabi of The Dead Daisies and formerly Motley Crue joins Anne Erickson to talk rock! When asked if people seem more appreciative of live music today, since it was taken away during the pandemic, he says it goes both ways. He has other intereseting points, too, and John and Anne talk about that and so much more! John is a super fun guy, and th…

TesseracT is a great mteal band out of the U.K., and they're coming to the states this fall for a major tour. Bassist Amos Williams joins Anne Erickson, and the talk gets deep. They discuss trends in progressive metal, the inspirations behind TesseracT's new album and much more. Listen loud! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Pat…

Staind guitarist Mike Mushok is a favorite on the show. He's such a down-to-earth guy, and he's also so focused on the music. It's always fun to talk with him about the legacy of Staind and where the band is heading. Mushok joins Anne Erickson on the show to talk about the band's latest album, "Confessions of the Fallen!" They also talk about the 2…

It's always great to have a member of Sevendust on the show! The extremely talented Lajon Witherspoon joins Anne Erickson for a fun talk. They discuss the new Sevendust album (which was recorded at a farm!), Lajon's solo work and much more. This episode is a great time, so plug it in and crank it up! <3 XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Ann…

Super excited about this episode! On the show, Butcher Babies co-vocalist Heidi Shepherd joins Anne Erickson for an exciting talk. They discuss Heidi's journey into music, her love for metal music and, yes, why Doja Cat is super metal. They also talk about Butcher Babies' tour with Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, GWAR and Nonpoint. There's so much more in …

Join Anne Erickson for another exciting episode! This one features a legendary guitarist who crosses genre lines. Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme and Rihanna joins Anne to talk about Extreme's new album, "Six," the status of new music and what it's like touring with Rihanna. He also talks about what it was like playing the Super Bowl earlier this year.…

Super excited to have Judas Priest and Elegant Weapons guitarist Richie Faulkner back on the show! This is Faulkner's first appearance on Audio Ink Radio since his health scare and heart surgery, and we're so happy he's better. He joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new supergroup, Elegant Weapons, as well as the upcoming Judas Priest album. He a…

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be at the genesis of the Seattle scene in the late-1980s, when grunge was just started to blossom? Thomas Andrew Doyle was there. He fronted one of Seattle's biggest bands, Tad, and toured with Nirvana in Europe before "Nevermind" was a thing. Doyle joins Anne Erickson on the show to talk about his new sol…

It's a new episode! Collective Soul founding member Will Turpin joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's in-the-works new album, their busy touring schedule, the experience of being part of the 1990s alternative and grunge movement and more. Will Turpin has been on the show before, and it's great to have him back! XO For more content and fun bo…

In this episode, legendary guitarist George Lynch joins Anne Erickson to talk about his many projects this year! He actually has nine musical projects coming out, but we mainly talk about Sweet & Lynch, his band with Michael Sweet of Stryper. Lynch also talks about what it's like being an athiest and working closesly with Sweet, who is a devout Chr…

It's such a pleasure to have Overkill frontman Bobby "Blitz " Ellsworth on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about the evolution of thrash metal, the band's new album "Scorched" and more. He also talks about the Pantera reunion and gives his thoughts on it. Tune in now for the full interview! XO Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- h…

Great rock personality Riki Rachtman of MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" joins Anne Erickson the show for a very fun episode featuring lots of cool stories. Rachtman is heading out on his "One Foot in the Gutter" tour, features tales from his days on "Headbanger's Ball," running the Cathouse Holllywood and more. They also talk about one of Anne's favorite…

It's delightful to have the talented and lovely Morgan Lander of Kittie back on the show! She joins Anne Erickson to talk about the status of Kittie, including new music, more shows and more. She also talks about the Pantera reunion and gives her thoughts on it. Regarding new music, Lander says, "It's definitely something that's on our to-do list,"…

It's a pleasure to have industrial metal favorite Edsel Dope of Dope back on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about Dope's new album, "Blood Money Part Zer0"; the new Static-X album, "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2," for which he executive produced; and why he and Static-X keep their the identity of their lead singer, who sings in place of th…

Get ready for a dose of thrash metal, as Anne Erickson welcomes legendary Exodus drummer Tom Hunting on the show! Where do we begin? Tom and Anne talk about the Pantera reunion, the possibility of a Big 5 tour, new Exodus music, wanting to win a Grammy, the status of his battle with stomach cancer and much more. It's a jam-packed episode, so get co…

Steve Riley has some great stories from his days in the 1980s on the Sunset Strip with W.A.S.P. and LA Guns, so you know it's always a party when he's on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about the legendary hair metal era, what's new with Riley's L.A. Guns and much more. He also talks about how he would have loved to have drummed with Nirva…

Welcome to the new season of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed checks in with Anne Erickson to talk about Alter Bridge's upcoming tour with Wolfgang Van Halen, new Alter Bridge music, a secret project, the status of a Creed reunion, loving Detroit and so much more. Listen on the podcast now! Join Anne's private Pa…

For this show, Audio Ink Radio brings you a solo episode! Anne Erickson talks about how much it means to her to have YOU listening to this show and how much it means to her to host and produce it. She's never breaking up with this podcast, and she hopes you don't, either! Anne also reflects on great interviews from 2022 on the show, including Judas…

Happy holidays and New Year to you! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. It means so much to me. YOU rock. I look forward to many more great interviews in 2023 with the biggest names in rock and metal music. We're had so many A-listers on the show, including Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Rob Halford and Ian Hill of Judas Priest, Kiko Lourei…

Judas Priest bass player Ian Hill is back on the show with Anne Erickson today for a second appearance! It's always great to have such metal royalty on the show. Last time Hill was on, he expressed interest in touring with Iron Maiden, and he feels the same way today. He talks about that desire, as well as Judas Priest's recent induction into the R…

Mat Mitchell of Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's current tour, their latest studio album "Existential Reckoning" and the albums' remix on the way, featuring Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. Michell also talks about what makes Maynard James Keenan stand above the rest and be such a successful vocalist in P…

We have metal royalty on the show! Vinnie Appice is a legendary drummer who has sat behind the kit in Black Sabbath, Dio, Last in Line and many more. He guests on Audio Ink Radio with Anne Erickson to talk about his latest project, Scream Taker, plus discusses why Dio's music "never went away" and recalls some favorite Black Sabbath and Dio memorie…

Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's stellar new record, "The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!" They also talk about what it's like being in a band with Dave Mustaine, and Loureiro answers the question, "Are there many more albums of new music ahead for Megadeth, or is this the end?" This is a perfect episod…

We welcome back metal royalty on the show, as Wendy Dio, the widow of legedary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, joins Anne Erickson, as well as "DIO: Dreamers Never Die" documentary co-directors Demian Fenton and Don Argott. Lots of great metal talk on this episode! Join the fun! Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- https://www.patreon.com/AnneAut…

One of our favorite guests, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Slash's band, joins Anne Erickson to discuss Alter Bridge's new album, the latest on his solo work and if he thinks Slash will continue to make solo music for years to come. It's always a pleasure to have Kennedy on the show. Crank it! ;) Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- https://www…

Phil X, who is Bon Jovi's lead guiatrist, and Kurt Deimer join Anne Erickson to talk about Deimer's new EP, "Work Hard, Rock Hard," their upcoming tour with Tesla and, for Phil X, what it's like working for Jon Bon Jovi. Lots of fun and randomness packed into this episide! Enjoy the show! XO Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- https://www.patreon…

You're invited to my birthday party show, because you're awesome! This is a random show where I talk about my favorite music and other random things. Let's party together! Join private Patreon for extras- https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com.Anne Erickson による

The show is thrilled to welcome Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers on this episode, speaking with host Anne Erickson! They discuss the band's new album, "Planet Zero," as well as the history of Shinedown, his thoughts on the Grammy Awards and much more. Get ready for this interview, with one of the biggest rock bands in the world right now! ;) Join pri…

Get ready for another exciting show, as A Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel joins Anne Erickson! They discuss his new solo album, "What Normal Was," as well as what's new with A Perfect Circle. Anne also asks Billy the curious questions, "What's it like working with Maynard James Keenan?" Buckle up for this ride! ;) Join private Patreon for p…

Welcome to another exciting episode of the show! This is a very special show, as Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti joins Anne Erickson to discuss his new album of Frank Sinatra covers that benefits a very personal charity to him. They also talk about a Creed reunion! Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www.patreon.com/Ann…

Welcome to another great episode of the show! It's awesome to have you here ;) Smashing Pumpkins' Jeff Schroeder and Detroit's Tommy Marz join Anne Erickson to talk about their new single, "15," the power of songwriting and more. Of course, we also talk Pumpkins. Don't miss it! ;) Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www.patreon.com/An…

The incredible Morgan Lander of Kittie (@OfficialKittie) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for a great chat about the future of Kittie, her super cool podcast, women in music and much more. Listen loud! Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and fol…

The talented and charismatic Ted Nugent (@TedNugent), the Motor City Madman, joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for a wild chat about everything from his new album, "Detroit Muscle," to hunting and more. Crank it up! ;) Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeA…

Let's kick off the season with a bang! Exodus (@ExodusAttack) vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for an in-depth chat about all things metal and more. As always, expect a few surprises. ;) Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnn…

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and happy New Year! It's been a great year for music, and in this episode, Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) talks about the best rock and metal music of 2021. This is also the season finale, so you know it's going to get wild ;) Get inked, and we can't wait for 2022! Join private Patreon for photos and more- https://www…

Legendary Anthrax (@Anthrax) bassist Frank Bello (@TheFrankBello) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss his new book, "Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax," as well as the future of Anthrax. You know Anne is a big thrash metal fan, so buckle up for an extra fun interview! ;) Join private Patreon for pho…

Gina Schock of The Go-Go's (@realginaschock, @officialgogos) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) to discuss her new book, "Made in Hollywood," which tells her life story, as well as the story of the legendary rock band. Schock was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Go-Go's, and she and Anne also discuss that experience and w…

Welcoming an incredible guest to the show! Motley Crue (@MotleyCrue) bassist Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for an engaging discussion about his new book, "The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx," as well as all things Motley Crue. From "The Dirt" to the glue that has kept Motley Crue together, Anne and Nikki cover it al…

Stone Temple Pilots (@STPBand) founding member Dean DeLeo joins Anne Erickson (@AnneErickson) for a fascinating chat about his new project, Trip the Witch, as well as memories from STP's "Tiny Music" and "Core" era. They also talk about the late, great Scott Weiland and what made Scott so special. Join private Patreon-> https://www.patreon.com/Anne…