It's our first Metal History Mystery, as we tell the surprising tale of how Harry Levy went from old-time variety show entertainment to an important role behind-the-scenes in heavy metal history! There's a new kiddie diddler in metal for our Trashbag of the Week. And weigh the pros and cons of blowing Tony Iommi. This week's reviews are Aeternam by Nightmare, and Digital Dictator by Vicious Rumors.Reference Links:Business Man or Mobster?Revealed: The Al Capone of PopMr. Big (Amazon Book Listing)Issues Frontman Tyler Carter Fired Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsMiss Fortune Singer Accuses Tyler Carter of Sexual ManipulationNightmare "Aeternam" (Official Video)Nightmare Aeternam (AFM Records Pre-Order)Vicious Rumors Digital Dictator (Amazon.com) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

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Smashin' Rats: The Ballad of Harry Levy

Why is it that some people have no problem with sex, horror and crime in movies, TV and novels, but as soon as those topics show up in songs they assume the artist is some kind of degenerate or serial killer? We explore that very question in this week's Trashbag of the Week segment! 2020 continues to plumb the depths with some high-profile deaths in the metal world. And this week's reviews are Celebration Decay by Vicious Rumors and The Woes of a Mortal Earth by Brimstone Coven.Reference Links:A Sound of Thunder "Kill That B!tch" (Official Video)Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back - Official TrailerQuiet Riot: Metal HealthRemembering Power Trip’s Riley Gale, a Ferocious Frontman Who Made You Feel Like Family (Rolling Stone)Power Trip: Executioner’s TaxShiley Acres music venue owner Greg Shiley dies after heart surgeryVicious Rumors “Pulse of the Dead” Official VideoVicious Rumors (Official Website) Brimstone Coven "Secrets of the Earth"Brimstone Coven (Official Bandcamp) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

The Metal Agenda: How We Totally Buried a Lady Behind a Pizza Hut

We upgrade the Trashbag of the Week segment to Trashbag of the Century with a look at Motor City Madman and one star-rated babysitter Ted Nugent. ("Wore loincloth, banged my daughter, would not hire again.") We explore the legend of how Uncle Ted sh-t his pants to dodge the Vietnam draft, and his attempts to change his story. All this and Nina considers upgrading her stage outfit with a butt-window! This week's review is Metal Commando by Primal Fear.Reference Links:Snopes.com: Ted Nugent Dodged the Draft?Ted Nugent: I Never Sh-t My Pants to Avoid the DraftPrimal Fear: "Along Came the Devil" (Official Video)Order Primal Fear Metal Commando (Nuclear Blast Official)In Memory of Michael Tyler Tornillo (Son of Accept vocalist Mark Tornillo)Grinding Coffee Co.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Gutter Dogs & Common Curs: How Ted Nugent $#!t His Pants For Freedom

We just can't stop talking about Jericho! After his war of words with Sebastian Bach, Chris Jericho unleashes a tuned-tastic version of "Aces High" with his new lockdown supergroup The Wheelblocks. That leads into a broader discussion on bands using backing tracks in their live performances. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek volunteers for the guillotine. This week's review is The Reality of Miracles by Lionheart.Reference Links:The Wheelblocks (ft. Chris Jericho) - "Aces High"Vocal Tuning DemonstrationScott Ian Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing TracksComments From Spotify CEO Anger Some MusiciansLionheart "Thine Is the Kingdom" (Official Lyric Video)Lionheart Official WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Jericho 2.0: Activate Vocal Algorithm

Nina and Josh break down Sebastian Bach's recent Pearl Harbor attack on Chris Jericho, with some hilarious results. Plus: Pantera, Tony Martin, and a bi-partisan bill to save live venues in America. This week's album reviews are Falconer - From a Dying Ember, Divided By Design - Stages to Osiris, and Alcatrazz - Born Innocent. Reference Links:Chris Jericho Lip Sync AnalysisSebastian Bach "This Is the Moment" (Live)Chris Jericho Sings "Youth Gone Wild"Falconer "Desert Dreams"Falconer - From a Dying Ember (Metal Blade Records)Divided By Design (Official Website)The Marbles "Only One Woman" (1968, featuring Graham Bonnet)Alcatrazz "Polar Bear"Alcatrazz (Official Website)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Bach and Jericho's (Skid) Row

Part two of our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's breakup in 1976 through 2020, and includes our advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links:Deep Purple Reunion Press Conference 1984"King of Dreams" (w/ Joe Lynn Turner) 1990"Highway Star" Live 1993 (Ritchie Arrives Late)"Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" (Enter Steve Morse) "Perfect Strangers" Live 2002 (Jon Lord Farewell Performance) "Time For Bedlam" 2016"Man Alive" 2020 (from Whoosh!)Whoosh! Official Site with Pre-Order LinksSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

University of Thunder: Deep Purple (Part 2 of 2)

Our first deep-dive episode, focusing on the career of rock royalty Deep Purple. Nina and Josh discuss this legendary band that pioneered not only heavy metal but also the combination of rock and classical music and the art of on-stage coitus! This episode covers the band's formation in 1968 through their breakup in 1976. Join us next week for part two, picking up at the 1984 reunion and concluding with an advance review of the new album Whoosh!, due out August 7th on earMUSIC. Reference Links:Deep Purple Spotify PlaylistDeep Purple Official WebsiteThe Highway Star (Deep Purple Fan Site)Concerto for Group and Orchestra (Complete Performance and Documentary)"Highway Star" Live (Ritchie Arrives Late)Highlights from Indonesian Tour 1975Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

University of Thunder: Deep Purple (Part 1 of 2)

Nina and Josh return for a very specially socially distanced episode of Thunder-Stuff. This week we discuss what happens when your power metal cover artist makes his very own Mayhem bootleg cover, why other bands sell licensed booze but only Alice Cooper has the balls to sell chocolate milk, that time Great White tried to kill a bunch of people again, and just what exactly is Jon Schaffer's problem with the Jews? This week's album review is We Are One by U.D.O. Reference Links:Heavy Metal Cover Artist Accused of Murdering His FatherAlice Cooper-Branded Chocolate Milk Coming This FallGreat White Apologizes for Maskless Show in North DakotaA New Species of Crab Has Been Named After NightwishIced Earth's Jon Schaffer on Covid-19: "Nobody's Going to Forcibly Vaccinate Me"U.D.O. We Are One Press ReleaseU.D.O. We Are One Order - AFM Records ShopSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Nightwish Has Crabs

Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for COVID-19 is coming with wrath! In honor of the end of the world, Josh and Nina are joined by Jesse and Chris, thus assembling all of A Sound of Thunder for possibly the last time. We discuss the novel coronavirus' effects on the music industry, plus King Diamond's health issues, George Lynch joining Judas Priest, Biff Byford's solo tour, Joe Lynn Turner slamming Ritchie Blackmore's new version of Rainbow, and more. This weeks album review is The Dark Delight by Dynazty. Reference Links:List of All Cancelled Rock/Metal Tours Because of the CoronavirusTESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Blasts TRUMP For Failing To Declare Coronavirus National EmergencyMAGNUM Won't Cancel European Tour: 'F**k Coronavirus'KING DIAMOND cancels Hell & Heaven showGEORGE LYNCH On JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish They Would Call Me Up And Hire Me'DIO Music to Be Featured in New ‘Thor’ Movie, Band Shirt in ‘Stranger Things’BIFF BYFORD Solo Tour Cancelled DANZIG Finally Sets Release Date for Elvis Covers AlbumRAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 1984 RAINBOW: "Spotlight Kid" Live 2016DYNAZTY - Heartless MadnessDYNAZTY: The Dark Delight Out on April 3rdACCEPT: "Pandemic" (Epidode Outro Music)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

The Four Horsemen (End of the World Special)

Nina, Josh and special guest Jesse Keen discuss Yngwie Malmsteen's latest unleashing of the fury, Metallica's new vinyl club, Avatar's Kickstarter success, and the Moonsorrow/Finntroll Nazi connection. This week's album review is Carnivore by Body Count (featuring Ice T).Reference Links:Yngwie Malmsteen Gets Angry in Monterrey, MexicoWill Carroll of Death Angel's Funny Yngwie Malmsteen StoryMetallica Vinyl ClubGHOST Introduces PAPA EMERITUS IV At Final Concert Of 'Prequelle' Album CycleAvatar Made a MovieLegend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey Moonsorrow’s Troublesome Relationship with White SupremacyBody Count - Bum Rush (Official Video)Black Sabbath w/ Ice T - Illusion of PowerListen to Carnivore by Body CountSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Unleash the $%^#$@ Fury!

Nina and Josh feature founding Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss with a look at his history and a review of his new album Born of Fire! Discussion includes Metallica festival cancellations, Ozzy's AMA, the Nu-Metal Revival Tour, Chris Jericho jumping on bigots from the top rope, and Brian Posehn's new album Grandpa Metal. Reference Links:“Nu-Metal Revival Tour” to Feature Saliva, Powerman 5000, Adema, and FlawMetallica Cancels Festival Appearances As Hetfield Continues RecoveryCoronavirus Forces Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Show CancelationOzzy AMAROSS THE BOSS To Release Born Of Fire Album In MarchBrian Posehn: Grandpa MetalSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Who's The Boss? Ross The Boss!

Nina and Josh discuss K.K. Downing's new version of Judas Priest, Ozzy's tour cancellation, the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary, and former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson beating up two old men! This week's album reviews are Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne and III by Demons & Wizards! Reference Links:Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Forms Band With Other Former Priest MembersOZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 North American 'No More Tours 2' DatesOfficial RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Coming From BMGDio in 1961 - "An Angel Is Missing" Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Pleads Guilty To Attacking Two Older MenDemons & Wizards Announce First Album in 15 YearsSONS OF LIBERTY: Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth interviewed by Alex JonesJon Schaffer Interview with Metal BlastSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Two Judas Priests Walk Into A Bar

Nina and Josh discuss the life and crimes of Motley Crue singer Vince Neil; the 50th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album; Amy Lee, Axl Rose and other rockers going political on social media; and more! This week's album review is Legal at Last by Anvil! Reference Links:Rockers Celebrate Black Sabbath’s 50th Anniversary Black Sabbath’s Debut: 5 Things We Learned About Its Creation and Cover ArtAmy Lee: I Will Never Bow Down to a DictatorAxl Rose: Make the White House Great AgainLast in Line Bassist Blasts Democrats: "They Are Truly Becoming Today's Nazi Party."Sean Reinert’s Organ Donation RefusalRage Against the Machine Announces Plan to Combat Online Ticket ScalpingWatch Vince Neil Slur His Way Through Video Message to SuperfanHire Vince Neil with CameoCandlemass - Porcelain Skull official lyric videoHallas - ConundrumSeven Spires - Emerald SeasPsychotic Waltz - Inside out VoidAnvil's 'Legal at Last' Cover Art Is Highly AmusingAnvil - Legal at Last official music videoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Chub a Bee: The Vince Neil Story

Nina and Josh discuss Dee Snider's Superbowl call-out,the heat between Max Cavalera and Sepultura, Dave Mustaine's health, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris' side project British Lion, Heilung telling Nazi punks to f#$% off, and more! This week's album review is The Serpent Rings by Magnum! Reference Links:Nightwish Releases new Video - NoiseBritish Lion Announce New Album and US Tour Dates for 2020James Hetfield Makes First Public Appearance Since Rehab ReturnAbbath Got Too Drunk, Cut Show ShortMax Cavalera’s wife and manager shoots down Sepultura reunion suggestionsSOUNDGARDEN Members Fire Back At CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Over Unreleased RecordingsSoundgarden's response to Vicky Cornell's lawsuit over unreleased Chris Cornell recordings - Soundgarden vs Vicky CornellDave Mustaine Cancer FreeThroat cancer’s link to oral sexHeilung react to incident at show: “we do not tolerate hate speech and racism”Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

Old Man Fight: Dave Mustaine vs. Steve Harris vs. Dee Snider

Ronnie James Dio and Malcolm Young return from the grave! Nina and Josh discuss rockers' legacies living on after death, a tragic start to 2020 for drummers, Kat Von D's upcoming album, power metal band Tanagra's international trademark dispute, and more! This episode's album review is Oresteia by Lotus Thief.Reference links: Sean Reinert dies - https://loudwire.com/sean-reinert-death/Dio hologram tour - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronnie-james-dio-hologram-us-tour-dates-820040/New Falconer on the way - https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/falconer-heads-into-the-studio-to-record-new-album/Tanagra - https://tanagraband.bandcamp.com/Nagra Audio - https://www.nagraaudio.com/Wyrd Leather and Mead - https://www.facebook.com/WyrdLeatherandmeadBud Lite Super Bowl Music Fest - https://www.superbowlmusicfest.com/Kat Von D to release album - https://vegnews.com/2019/1/kat-von-d-to-release-music-albumKat Von D’s “Vanish” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1f4xGKD9ZMOzzy has Parkinsons - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ozzy-osbourne-parkinsons-disease-940329/Alcatrazz - https://www.alcatrazzofficial.com/The Marbles (w. Graham Bonnet) - "Only One Woman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtdQTHZBK8New AC/DC album coming - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-album-says-dee-snider/Lotus Thief - https://www.lotusthief.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=asoundofthunderband@gmail.com&lc=US&no_note=0&item_name=Thunder+Stuff+(idg4973)&cn=&curency_code=USD&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted)

The Rocking Dead

Molten hot takes on all things heavy metal, including current events, new album reviews, metal history, and more! Hosted by self-appointed big-fish-in-a-tiny-pond Nina Osegueda and Josh Schwartz of indie heavy metal band A SOUND OF THUNDER.