Mick Wall is the best-known rock journalist in the world. Author of numerous best-selling books, including most famously: When Giants Walked The Earth, Two Riders Were Approaching, and Last Of The Giants, he is also an award-winning broadcaster and producer. The former editor-in-chief of Classic Rock, his work has appeared in The Times, Mojo, Rolling Stone, and many other newspapers and magazines around the world. Mick is also the genius behind the Dead Rock Stars pod of 2018 and Getcha Rocks Off (2020-21). The new Mick Wall pod will broadcast one free episode every week. Subscribers to his Patreon site, however, receive many more. Poor bastards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 12 min
So the original plan was to put out pt2 of the Steven Wilson interview but instead here are both parts as a whole as that makes more sense, as you will discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
For me there hasn't been one rock star since Prince and before that David Bowie that has consistently produced musical, multi-genre masterpieces across the decades like Steven Wilson. Plus... he's so normal in person. By normal I mean of course he's not normal - who is? - but the only other rock star I got to know well personally that was as real and unaffected by b******t fame was Ozzy. And because his career was so big, coming from the 70s when rock was the biggest medium of all, Ozzy had the mansion and pool and 24-7 arse lickers. Steven doesn't have any of that. He talked about why in the book we wrote together, Limited Edition Of One. But it still never ceases to surprise me how... normal he is, in person. Though never in the studio or onstage. That's when he sheds his mild-mannered cloak and becomes an Immortal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min
Concluding part to an extraordinary interview with Rory Gallagher's manager - and brother - Dónal Gallagher. His ace memoir of his life with Rory - EDGED IN BLUE - has just been published and has Xmas prezzie written all over it. If you don't know who Rory was, check out my feature in the next issue of Classic Rock. You can watch the full unedited video of this interview on my patreon site https://www.patreon.com/c/u60531281 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 hr 12 min
So the original plan was to put out pt2 of the Steven Wilson interview but instead here are both parts as a whole as that makes more sense, as you will discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
For me there hasn't been one rock star since Prince and before that David Bowie that has consistently produced musical, multi-genre masterpieces across the decades like Steven Wilson. Plus... he's so normal in person. By normal I mean of course he's not normal - who is? - but the only other rock star I got to know well personally that was as real and unaffected by b******t fame was Ozzy. And because his career was so big, coming from the 70s when rock was the biggest medium of all, Ozzy had the mansion and pool and 24-7 arse lickers. Steven doesn't have any of that. He talked about why in the book we wrote together, Limited Edition Of One. But it still never ceases to surprise me how... normal he is, in person. Though never in the studio or onstage. That's when he sheds his mild-mannered cloak and becomes an Immortal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min
Concluding part to an extraordinary interview with Rory Gallagher's manager - and brother - Dónal Gallagher. His ace memoir of his life with Rory - EDGED IN BLUE - has just been published and has Xmas prezzie written all over it. If you don't know who Rory was, check out my feature in the next issue of Classic Rock. You can watch the full unedited video of this interview on my patreon site https://www.patreon.com/c/u60531281 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 min
I first met Dónal Gallagher when I was 21 and had recently begun work at Heavy Publicity, which Regular Readers will recall them as the most decadent and depraved PR firm in town at that time - which was 1979. One of my first big assignments was taking the only two music-related journalists I could round up - chick from Superpop, cat from Record Mirror. Neither big Rory readerships but hey this was when punk and new wave had destroyed almost all music weekly interest in this 'type of thing'. It was a gig in Germany. So off we went. You'll learn more in the pod but one of my main memories is of the flight home the next day, sitting next to Dónal regaling me with brilliant stories. Then when we got off the plane at Heathrow, asking me if I'd mind carrying a duty free bag for him through customs for him. Her already ha a big bag and would I mind pretending this other one was mine (you were only allowed one, I think, then) No problem. Then when we got out the other side him opening the bag to reveal bundles of cash - the take from the gig. His bag was also full of spondies. Diffferent days... This is part One. Part Two next weeks. Full video also on my patreon site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
In Megadeth he was the only one who never got fired - then walked away. They called him the Mustaine Whisperer because he was the only on the other Dave qwould listen to (usually). He also came up with the greatest bass riff of all time on Peace Sells. These days he's in Metal Church, he's got a solo cazreer, he's in Kings Of Thrash and a whole lotta other good trouble. His name is David Ellefson and he f*****g rocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
This is one of the most harrowing interviews I've ever done - and I've done too many. In 1977, Marc B Frank was a Lynyrd Skynyrd road crew member. Today he is a wounded witness to one of the most devastating events in rock history, when on October 20, 1977, the Convair CV-240 passenger aircraft carrying Skynyrd to their next gig, ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Six died - including singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and his sister, backing singer Cassie Gaines - and 20 survived in various states of injury, both short- and longterm. Marc was one of them. Please excuse his coughing, he was attached to a mask and oxygen tank as we spoke via zoom from his current home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. You can see a video of the full unedited interview on my.patreon.com site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58 min
Its interesting but I have never had anyone interviewed by me for my pod that has provoked a bigger response than those I've done over thr years with Alan Niven. It's the Guns N' Roses connection, of course. Also, don't forget, the fact he also managed (and cowrote songs with) Great White. But the truth is it's actually that and something more. His personality. His character. His intelligence and warmth. His humanity and humour and, I believe, the fact you never feel you're being talked down to or lied to. The very things, ironically, tragically, that convinced Axl he had to get rid of him. Alan speaks truth to poqwer - and not only when the world is watching. Let me know your thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57 min
Alan's book SOUND N' FURY: ROCK N' ROLL STORIES should have come out over a year ago. But Axl Rose has set his lawyers on his publishers and now him personally. But why? Is Axl paranoid about what might be in there? Well, no, he can't be. He knows what's in there because he was sent a copy of the book last year. What then? And why have Axl's lawyers demanded to see every email that's ever been sent between Alan and myself? Find out more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49 min
In the 70s Richard Ogden worked with the greats of rock and metal from Hawkwind to Aerosmith to Ted Nugent to Black Sabbath to Black Oak Arkansas. In the late 80s/early 90s he managed Paul McCartney. Along the way he also started Heavy Publicity, which as Regular Readers will know also gave me my ticket to ride in the late-70s. His fab new book Bigger Than The Beatles is out nowI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 min
Geoff has a new DBA album released this month. It's their 6th. He's also still part of Yes - and Asia - and should it ever arise Buggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
No clues. No handy heads-up. Just dive headfirst straight into the muck. Don't pretend you don't LUV ITT!!!. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
Their collaborative album, The Roaring Waves, is released 28 August. Here's what they told me about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 min
Back in Blackmore for Purple! Followed by what was great in '88 including Maiden, GN'R, Tallica, V.Halen, Diamond Dave and... and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
Jon and I go deep into 1985, the year of hair metal, thrash metal, black metal, Live Aid and Rock In Rio.1985 was the year of Misplaced Childhood and Mötley. Maiden and Megadeth. Jon in school short. Me in head-to-toe leather! Choose your own year and let me know. It could be yooooooouuuu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 2 min
Nikki sicks up some shit about playing along to backing tracks. It's good. They don't do it Queen did it so we do too. But we don't play along... Is he ON or OFF the gear again, you wonder? Plus the absolute wonder that was 1980. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
We're talking Jon Bon Joki, Alice Cooper, Vince Kneel, Lemmy, James Hetfield, David Lee Roth, Steven Tyler, David Coverdale and - finally! - Hugh Hefner. Plus a surprise appearance from Rod Stewart's oxygen tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 11 min
Bonnie Bleedin' Tyler. First Jim then Meat now Bonnie. Boyzone better watch it! Also, like taking candy from a baby. The End Of The Rock Magazine You Never Heard Of & If You Had Never Read More Than Issue If That - Rock Candy. Until we meet again one sunny day... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min
Hello Crowes, Goodbye Damond Dave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min
Slippery, Turbo, Puppets, Time, Ultimate, Peace, Reign, Cat, Smile, Afterburner and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
An extraordinary person who I liked and admired very much. Did the big shit. Had the receipts. Farewell compadre. May your god go with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53 min
Special birthday blog featuring close personal friends Yngwie, Axl, Lars, Backmore and Many More! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 min
What really happened to make Axl order a three-hour overload at Download? Who is behind new supergroup Brown Sugar? And why is Steve Rothery charging for lessons on how to play 'Sugar Mice'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min
For reasons I honestly cannot recall, this pod, recorded two weeks ago, managed to slip through the net and not get published. A damn good one too! Featuring Wild Horses, Thun Lizzy, the Crüe, Rush and stuff too incredible to even write down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 min
As Regular Readers will testify, me and Jon have long envisaged a world of AI immersion to the point of being on stage with your fave raves. We always assumed however that would be 5-10 years down the line. We were WRONG. Like Johnny peering round the door with an axe, it's heeerrrrreeeeeee... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min
F**k yeah, dude! Didja see it yet? Totally F****N' RAD, right? RIGHT? Plus the one the world's been waiting for the official NICO McBRAIN Autobiography. Plus big dozy dollops of The Usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
RUSH! SKID ROW!! MOSH PITS!!! BONNIE TYLER!!!! CANADA!!!!! not forgetting & MORE!!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
Starring: Bon Joki! Guns N' Noses! Vince Kneel! Europe (un-America)! Captain Kirk!! And more!!! (How do you spell 'Kirk'? 'Kirke'? F**k it!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
Weird metal meets grunge in a green beret uniform meditating at a Tibetan monastery - with some Pries and Maiden and Tallica thrown in. (Usually.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
The Scorpions! The Floyd!! The Maiden!!! The MORE!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min
It's Ritchie's birthday on Tuesday 14 April - the day this goes out officially. He will be 81. I think we mention that here somewhere. And Ginger, who told me a couple of years ago that he knew he wouldn't live past 62 (I think it was 62, if not then maybe 64, but I'm fairly sure it was 62) has now been given a couple of years to live following his cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, we lost another of the good guys recently when Ross The Boss - guitarist and co-founder of Manowar - died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka motor neuron disease. He was 72. On the lighter side... um... ah... LOADS of cool stuff! Come on in, the water's fine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 min
From deep within our no-clear-idea bunker we bring WORLD XCOOLSIVES!! Metallica Masterplan - if only! Guns n' Roses 'real' vs Guns n' Roses 'fake'! Rush - two sugars, love! AC/DC - why? Blaze - why not! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
From deep within a specially constructed no-clear-idea bunker, two virtual men render forth into the matrix and... blah-de-blah... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 min
How are they all CONNECTED? Read on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
Metallica enter their Fat Elvis years! Maiden to release movie!! And more!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
Our personal tribute to Phil Campbell (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min
What the actual f**k? Robbie does Ozzy. Sebastian does Snider. Metallica does Vegas. Make it STOP!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49 min
They're back!! No, wait... they're NOT back!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 min
Steve Howe talking all things FRAGILE., the classic 1971 album that set their path Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 min
You may have read of THE DEALER'S loss in court to his former compadres and dead-eyed dudes, Mötley Crüe. Well here's what REALLY happened!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
This was meant to be next week's podcast. But we decided it can't wait. IMe in my warm, manly take-charge voice. Jon in his fragile forgotten-child vox. Regular Readers, ARE YOU READY TO SING??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
This comes from about 18 months ago but for some reason never made it to the free for all pod. Here it is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
Art for art's sake.Money for f**k's sake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min
Axl's little bottom showing. Nikki's little bass glowing. My little Jonnie going boom-boom-boom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
This was the first set at the West Hampstead Arts Club last November when Luke Morley was our Special Guest. Willie happened to be there and Jon and I immediately got him up to chat during the first half. Golden era Kerrang! readers will remember Willie from Brit Rock sensations The Grip. But in the early 90s I also managed his then band Cat People. That's a Cat People track that opens and ends the pod. It's called 'Tough At The Top'. It was never released. After that he formed Honeycrack with CJ from the Wildhearts and after that he did a million other brilliant things. Check out his current outfit The Dowling Poole. Also his latest solo album The Simpleton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
For reasons I can't actually recall but assume - coming as it did at exactly the halfway point between my disastrous bowel op in Dec 24 and my even more calamitous heart 'event' in Jun 25 - I just forgot about it. Something I seem to have done about most things during that terrible six-month hell (our eviction notice came the day after this interview). Anyway, here it is now, two old boys who go so far back they communicate in words only so others might have some clue as to what they're on about. LMK what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
STEVEN WILSON Live! The second set from the live pod recored at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on December 3, 2025. With special guest star, STEVEN WILSON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
Recorded live before a raucous audience at the West Hampstead Arts Club earlier this month. Part 2 released next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 3 min
A conversation between me and my mystic old mate and former manager of GN'R and Great White, Alan Niven. No punches knowingly pulled all delivered with the rattlesnake charm and past-caring humour of Two Who Lived It Til They Nearly Died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
As shit hits the fan over Halfin selling other photographer's pictures we investigate. (It's not funny!!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
Tx still available. Tomorrow night - WEDNESDAY 3 December - join me and Little Jonnie Googly for a special live pod recording with STEVEN WILSON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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