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Episode 403 - Tim Montana / Rocklahoma Preview

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips
Tim Montana discusses his new album 'Savage' and his shift from Nashville country to hard rock radio success.
The episode begins with host Trent introducing guest Tim Montana, who has a new album called 'Savage'. Trent then transitions into a lengthy preview of the Rocklahoma festival, detailing sponsors Sunset Tattoo and DEB Concerts. He outlines the festival's three-day schedule, including performances on the DEB Concerts stage, Renegade stage, and main stage. Bands mentioned include Dime Store Riot, Vixen, Wage War, The Warning, Evanescence, Avenged Sevenfold, Atomic Punks, Clutch, Badflower, Skillet, A Day to Remember, Disturbed, Winger, Any Given Sin, Kerry King, Mastodon, Lamb of God, and Slipknot. Trent shares personal anecdotes about the festival's history and campground activities. The interview with Tim Montana covers his album 'Savage', produced by Micah Wilshire with a guest solo by Chris Shifflett. Montana explains his move from Nashville country music to hard rock after radio picked up his song 'The Devil You Know'. He discusses the personal nature of the song 'Day by Day', which impressed Jerry Cantrell. Montana talks about touring with Bush, Candlebox, and Jerry Cantrell, and his upcoming tours with Skillet, Seether, and Miles Kennedy. He also reveals his business ventures, including the Whisker Bomb hot sauce company and the Wise River Club in Montana, both in partnership with Billy Gibbons. The episode concludes with Trent promoting his podcast's back catalog and encouraging listeners to attend Rocklahoma.

As heard by us

Tim Montana's Savage anchors the episode before Trent turns to a practical Rock Oklahoma preview.

Episode 403 puts Tim Montana's Thunder Underground debut at the center, with Savage coming through as a clear recommendation for listeners who like radio-minded heavy rock with a harder edge.

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Why you'd press play

You want Tim Montana's Savage, a Rock Oklahoma game plan, and a host who carries live-show enthusiasm with a few Kerry King reservations.

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