The Hammond Convergence

Thrash Or Be Thrashed!

We're blowing the doors and windows out of the Rock Van on this episode as we explore the monster known as Thrash Metal. We explore the culture of thrash metal, its origins, its peak and its decline. We discuss the Big 4... or 5... or 6 thrash bands, the West Coast / East Coast scenes of the 80's and Metal Blade and MegaForce records (and their founders). Finally, what would an episode of the Rock Van be with the music! We hear and learn about Metallica, Slayer, Venom, Megadeth, Death Angel, Anthrax, Merciful Fate and Pantera among others. Plus we'll remember Paul Baloff and his groundbreaking band Exodus. Better put on your seatbelt you're about to get THRASHED!

How to catch a blind owl

On this episode we'll explore how the blues influenced rock n roll. We'll revisit our rockin' van ride down the blues trail and we'll explore the history of the Mississippi Saxophone. And if that weren't enough we'll take a peak inside Canned Heat and rock in peace with their founder Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson.

Sex, drugs, rock n roll... and 1 bullet.

We discuss the talent and tragedy of one of music’s great unheralded bass players, singers and producers Felix Pappalardi. We also explore his relationship with Sunn Amplifiers. So hop in and take a cruise in the Rock Van!

The Hammond Convergence

While we cruise the streets in the rock van we discuss our “Magic Power Moments”, we unearth the history of the Hammond organ and it’s soulmate the Leslie Speaker and we rock in peace with a profile of the late Vincent Crane from Atomic Rooster and the Crazy World of Arthur Brown.