Shot of Rock News: Last Call — May 23

Deep Purple: Loud, Chaotic, and Legendary

Deep Purple were one of the foundational bands of hard rock and heavy metal, but their story is packed with chaos, lineup changes, internal feuds, tragedy, and unlikely survival. Nova and Dorian trace the band from its Roundabout origins through "Hush," In Rock, Machine Head, "Smoke on the Water," Burn, Tommy Bolin, the bogus Deep Purple scandal, the 1984 reunion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and the band's long-running legacy. From the fire in Montreux to the loudest-band-in-the-world legend, this is Deep Purple in full volume. Find more at rockerstodoctors.com.

Shot of Rock News: Last Call — May 23

Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, industry developments, and legacy updates. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 23. Stories include Staind completing work on a new studio album, Five Finger Death Punch releasing "Eye Of The Storm," The Smashing Pumpkins announcing a Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness anniversary tour, Tesla covering Queen's "Spread Your Wings," and Tony Iommi receiving a Lord Mayor's Award in Birmingham. Also covered this week: Avenged Sevenfold becoming fully independent, Greta Van Fleet announcing an intimate New York City show, Poison confirming it will only perform with the original four members, TikTok and Universal Music Group signing a global licensing deal, The Darkness releasing the Masters Of The Universe theme, The Pretty Reckless releasing "Dear God," The Warning releasing "Ego," Night Ranger announcing a new best-of album, Jason Newsted weighing in on ...And Justice For All, Cyanide releasing "Get Up And Dance" as Rob Hussey reveals a cancer battle, and Mötley Crüe entering the trading-card market. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the May 23 news file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

The Sound of James Gunn | Peacemaker, Glam Metal & the Soundtrack That Revived Rock

Nova and Dorian explore how James Gunn used Peacemaker to spotlight glam metal, sleaze rock, and forgotten hard rock bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott begin a new series: The Sound of James Gunn. Starting with Season One of Peacemaker, the hosts explore how filmmaker James Gunn built one of the most carefully curated rock soundtracks in modern television. The episode follows the viral success of Do Ya Wanna Taste It by Wig Wam, the rediscovery of underground European glam metal bands, the lasting influence of Hanoi Rocks on the Sunset Strip scene, and why hair metal became emotionally central to Peacemaker's story. Nova and Dorian also examine how James Gunn's personal music obsession helped introduce millions of viewers to bands like The Cruel Intentions, Santa Cruz, Hardcore Superstar, Faster Pussycat, and Nashville Pussy, while creating a soundtrack that functions as emotional storytelling instead of background noise. The conversation also sets up the next chapter in the series: Guardians of the Galaxy and the Awesome Mixtape.

Shot of Rock News: Last Call — May 16

Nova and Dorian recap the week's rock headlines, new music, legacy updates, catalog deals, and industry news. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending May 16. Stories include Saxon setting a release date for their next studio album, Greta Van Fleet pushing back against breakup rumors with new activity, The Beatles announcing an official Savile Row fan experience, Red Hot Chili Peppers reportedly selling their recorded music catalog, and Ghost confirming a new IMAX concert film. Also covered this week: Deep Purple releases "Arrogant Boy," Anthrax sets the rollout for Cursum Perficio, Motörhead expands Kiss Of Death for its 20th anniversary, Jack Osbourne gives an update on the Ozzy and Sharon biopic, My Chemical Romance teases Danger Days, Mötley Crüe enters the trading-card market, Weezer and Stevie Ray Vaughan join the National Recording Registry, Stabbing Westward reimagines Wither Blister Burn & Peel, Billy Idol receives a Lifetime Achievement honor at the American Music Awards, and Mike Tramp marks 50 years in music. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the updated May 16 news links and script file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

L.A. Guns Deep Dive | Chaos, Glam Metal & the Guns N' Roses Connection

Nova and Dorian explore the wild history of one of the Sunset Strip's most chaotic and influential bands. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott take a full deep dive into L.A. Guns — the legendary Sunset Strip band that helped shape the Los Angeles hard rock scene and gave Guns N' Roses half its name. The episode traces the story from Fairfax High School friendships between Tracii Guns and Slash, through the formation of Guns N' Roses, the rise of L.A. Guns during the glam metal explosion, the success of Cocked & Loaded and "The Ballad of Jayne," the collapse of the Sunset Strip era during grunge, the bizarre years of two competing versions of L.A. Guns, and the eventual reconciliation between Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis. Along the way, Nova and Dorian examine the band's musical legacy, internal chaos, Sunset Strip culture, lawsuits, reunions, and why L.A. Guns remains one of the most fascinating and resilient bands in hard rock history.