Signals From Mars – Episode 431: Rich Knox (Danko Jones) In Episode 431, Victor is joined by Rich Knox, drummer for Danko Jones, to talk about the band’s new album Leo Rising, his journey into the band, working with Marty Friedman, and what keeps the Danko Jones sound sharp after more than a dozen years behind the kit. Rich shares stories about his…

Signals From Mars – Episode 430: Condition Critical In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tony Barhoum from New Jersey thrashers Condition Critical! Tony discusses the band’s first new album in nine years, Degeneration Chamber, their connection to New Jersey’s thrash legacy, and how they balance old-school aggression with a modern s…

Signals From Mars – Episode 429: Howling Giant In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tom Polzine and Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rockers Howling Giant to discuss their new album Crucible & Ruin, released on Halloween. The band talks about Nashville’s influence, how their sound has evolved since Glass Future, and how the ad…

🎃 Signals From Mars – Episode 428: The Halloween Countdown 👻 It’s spooky season on Signals From Mars! In this special Halloween episode, Victor is joined by Dr. Poison himself, Brad Dahl, as they unveil the results of the fan-voted Halloween Countdown — the top 10 bands most associated with Halloween according to the Signals From Mars community! 🧛‍…

🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 427: Remembering Ace Frehley In this emotional episode of Signals From Mars, we celebrate the life and legacy of Ace Frehley — the original Space Ace whose sound, style, and spirit helped define generations of rock fans. From the very first riff that drew us in as kids, Ace became part of the soundtrack of our lives. H…

🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 426: US Vinyl Hall 🎸 In this episode, I take you through my latest vinyl haul — featuring albums, CDs, cassettes, and signed posters I picked up during my trip to the U.S. and a few classics rediscovered in my parents’ home. I also share some of the vinyl I’ve added to my collection here in Spain throughout the year. T…

🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 425 (Livestream Recording) 🎸 Join me live on October 3rd with Jeremy and Ed as we dig into the new hard rock and metal releases from September 2025. 🤘 We’ll be sharing our reactions, favorite tracks, and hot takes on the latest albums — from the big names to the hidden gems. Expect debate, surprises, and plenty of musi…

In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor is joined by Jeremy and Ed to review the new hard rock and metal album releases from July and August 2025. Together, they dive into standout records, hidden gems, and surprising letdowns across a wide spectrum of styles — from thrash and power metal to gothic and progressive sounds. This is the first liv…

In this episode of Signals From Mars, I’m joined by Laura Donnelly, vocalist of the incredible Scottish doom metal band Kingwitch. We dive deep into the making of their latest album, III — their most powerful and emotionally resonant release yet. Laura opens up about the five-year gap between albums, much of which was shaped by family life, creativ…

In episode 422 of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes back longtime friend and podcasting peer Joshua Toomey for a deep and candid conversation about the state of podcasting, legacy rock bands, and Toomey’s latest creative projects. Toomey—co-host of The David Ellefson Podcast, host of Talk Toomey, and member of the reunited Primer 55—opens up about…

🎙️ In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor and Jeremy return with the second installment of “Vinyl Confessions,” diving deep into the records that mean the most to them. Whether it’s about musicianship, emotional connection, or unforgettable stories tied to each LP, this is more than just a show-and-tell — it’s a tribute to why vinyl still mat…

This episode centers on a full fan and panelist breakdown of the Back to the Beginning tribute concert — the final show for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. The panel (Victor, Brad, and Jeremy) reviews performances, band lineups, vocal quality, setlists, and surprises from the event. Major topics covered: 🎤 Commentary on Ozzy's set and vocal perfor…

We’re back with a fresh batch of riffs, reviews, and recommendations as we dive into the hard rock and metal album releases from June 2025! In this episode, Jeremy Weltman joins me once again to break down four solid weeks of new music. From well-known acts to rising names and left-field surprises, we take a critical listen and give our unfiltered …

In this episode of Signals From Mars, I’m joined by Matt Hartnett and Tanner Poppitt—the creative duo behind the powerful new documentary Lifers. 🎥 Lifers is a raw, heartfelt deep-dive into the lives of musicians who never gave up—regardless of fame, money, or mainstream recognition. These are the road warriors, the underground legends, the unsung …

🚀🎸 Dive into the Ultimate Megadeth Album Showdown on Signals From Mars! 🎧🌌 🌟 Join our vibrant Patrons community as we debate the greatest albums from thrash metal titans, Megadeth. Our unique ranking system lets Patrons champion their top 10 Megadeth albums, assigning points from 10 to 1. The album with the highest total takes the crown! 🏆 🤔 Wonder…

🚀 Xander Demos returns to Signals From Mars! 🎸 Back in 2013 he rocked the show — and now he’s back with even more to share: 🔥 XDB — his powerhouse band 🎶 New single: When The Love Is Gone 🎥 His gear & setup 🤘 Collaborations with other artists ⚡ Upcoming album: Gods Of Aliens Join us live and be part of the chat! 👇 💥 Support us on Patreon: https://w…

May 2025 Albums Review | Signals From Mars June 5th, 2025 🚀🎸 May 2025 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of May 2025! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking…

Solo Stream: Metal Legends, Setlist Controversies & What My Kids Are Listening To Tonight marks my first solo show in quite a while, and I’ve got a packed lineup of topics that blend metal nostalgia, modern critiques, and some personal music reflections. 🔊 Here's what I'm diving into: 🎧 Guest Spot on SiriusXM: I was recently featured on The Ultimat…

🎸 March & April 2025 Albums Review | Signals From Mars – May 16, 2025 🚀🎸 March & April 2025 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 Jeremy Weltman is back on Signals From Mars to break down the latest hard rock and metal releases from March and April 2025! Whether you're overwhelmed by the flood of new music or just want the b…

🔥 In this episode of Signals From Mars, we’re throwing it back to 1989—one of the most iconic years in hard rock and heavy metal history! 🤘 And just like before, the rankings come straight from YOU, our awesome listeners and patrons! 🙌 💿 Each voter submitted a ranked Top 10 list of their favorite albums from 1989. We used a point system (10 points …

Anthony Scinto from the Hooligan Nation Podcast joins the show as we dive into the biggest topics in rock and metal this week. Topping the list: the official announcement from KISS — KISS Army Storms Vegas. Here’s what’s going down: To celebrate 50 years of the KISS Army, the band is throwing the wildest fan festival Vegas has ever seen. 📍 November…

🔥 Introducing the Signals From Mars Hall Of Fame – Voted by YOU! 🎸 In our biggest fan poll ever, Signals From Mars proudly presents the Signals From Mars Hall Of Fame – the ultimate celebration of hard rock and heavy metal bands that truly matter to the fans. 💥 Sick of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ignoring legendary bands or using shock tactics for…

🚀🎸 The Hour One Show Returns to Signals From Mars: A Deep Dive into Rock & Metal's Latest Buzz! 🌟 Join us as we reignite the Hour One show on Signals From Mars, where my Patrons and I delve into the most electrifying topics shaking the hard rock and metal universe. 🤘 Some of the topic's discussed include: 🎶 Upcoming Album Releases We’re Excited Abo…

February 2025 Albums Review | Signals From Mars March 7th, 2025 🚀🎸 February 2025 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of February 2025! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 …

January 2025 Albums Review | Signals From Mars February 7th, 2025 🚀🎸 January 2025 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of January 2025! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 …

🚀 Erik Kluiber is back on Signals From Mars! 🎸 He was part of Episode #1 and holds the record for the most appearances on the show! This time, we dive into: 🔥 His reunion with White Wizzard & Overloaded 🎶 The latest from Society1 – what’s brewing in their camp? 🎥 Matt Zane’s documentary Everyone Dies 🤘 The possibility of new music from Society1 ⚡ P…

🚀🎸 Experience the Ultimate 2024 Hard Rock and Metal Albums Countdown on Signals From Mars! 🎧🌌 🌟 Engage with our passionate Patrons community as we analyze this year's top hard rock and metal albums. Our innovative ranking system allows Patrons to vote for their favorite albums, assigning points from 10 to 1. The album with the most points will be c…

🚀🎸 November 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of November 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of November 2024,…

Jason McMaster Joins Signals From Mars to Discuss His Career, Influences, and Future Projects On the latest episode of Signals From Mars, Jason McMaster dives deep into his journey as a musician and his various creative endeavors. Here’s what you can expect: - Ignitor’s latest release, Horns And Hammers, and the strong NWOBHM influence behind it. -…

🚀🎸 Unveil the Definitive Queensrÿche Albums Countdown on Signals From Mars! 🎧🌌 🌟 Dive into the lively discussion with our Patrons as we rank the albums of the iconic progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Using our innovative ranking system, Patrons assign points from 10 to 1 to their top 10 Queensrÿche albums. The album with the highest total points …

🚀🎸 Hour One Show Returns to Signals From Mars: Rock & Metal's Hottest Buzz! 🌟 The iconic Hour One Show is back on Signals From Mars, delivering the latest news and insights from the hard rock and heavy metal scene! 🤘 Join me and my Patrons as we dive into the most electrifying stories shaking the world of rock and metal. 🎙️ This Episode's Must-Hear…

🚀🎸 October 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of October 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of October 2024, en…

🔥 In the latest episode of Signals From Mars, we're diving into the Top Albums of 1988—as chosen by YOU, our amazing community! 🙌 Some of my awesome Patrons even join the show to share their top picks. 🎶 Each voter submitted their Top 10 Albums, ranked from fave to least fave, with points awarded accordingly: 10 for #1, 9 for #2, and so on. After t…

🎸 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Catch the latest Signals From Mars episode as host Victor M. Ruiz dives into his recent vinyl album haul from the US and Europe! 🎶 Whether you're into classic records, discovering new releases, or curious about that exclusive box set, this episode is a must-watch for vinyl collectors and music lovers alike. 📅 Tune in Today! 🕔…

🚀🎸 September 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of September 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of September 20…

🚀🎸 August 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of August 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of August 2024, ensur…

🚀🎸 July 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of July 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of July 2024, ensuring yo…

🎸🌌 Tune into the newest episode of Signals From Mars as host Victor M. Ruiz sits down with members from bands performing at Metal Bands Unite at The Cellar, Hamden, Connecticut! 🤘 Joining the discussion are members of Engineered Society Project, Dirt and Virtue N' Vices, Hand Of The Tribe, and Eyes Of Thea. Catch them live this Saturday, September …

🚀🎸First Half Of 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the releases that came out in the first half of 2024! If you're a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don't worry – we've got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We're breaking down some of the hottes…

🎸🌌 In the latest episode of Signals From Mars, host Victor M. Ruiz and guest Ed Ferguson dive into thrilling fantasy scenarios! This week, it's all about "What If? John Bush." 🤘 🌟 We know John from his epic days with Armored Saint and Anthrax, and many remember he was invited to join Metallica. Did you catch him rocking "The Four Horsemen" with Met…

🎸 Get ready for an epic twist in the latest episode of Signals From Mars! This time, Brad Dahl steps in as the host and surprises Victor M. Ruiz with a rapid-fire round of music-related questions. It’s a must-listen for music lovers as these two aficionados dive deep into their passion for tunes. Tune in and join the fun – you won’t want to miss th…

🎸 The latest episode of Signals From Mars features host Victor M. Ruiz and special guest Jeremy Weltman diving into the hottest concerts of 2024 so far! 🌟 Tune in to hear about the unforgettable shows we've experienced, our upcoming concert plans, and the must-see events for the rest of the year. Don't miss out! 🔥 🎶 #SignalsFromMars #Podcast #Conce…

🚀🎸 June 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of June 2024! If you’re a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We’re breaking down the hottest new releases of June 2024, ensuring yo…

🎸 Tune into the latest episode of Signals From Mars with host Victor M. Ruiz and special guest Ed Ferguson! 🎧 This week, they dive into the economics of music in 2024, tackling hot topics like tour cancellations, skyrocketing concert prices, and the affordability of physical music and instruments. Don't miss out! Listen now and share your thoughts!…

On the newest episode of "Signals From Mars," host Victor M. Ruiz is joined by an incredible lineup of guests: Metal Dan, Brad Dahl, and Ed Ferguson. 🎸🔥 They dive deep into the buzz around The Sphere in Las Vegas, discussing which hard rock and metal bands could rock the venue, the bands they dream of seeing there, and the potential economics of su…

Steve "Lips" Kudlow, the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Anvil, joins the latest episode of Signals From Mars! 🎸🔥 We dive into: Anvil's newest album, One And Only Working with their trusted production team The vital role of a great producer The impact of Anvil! The Story Of Anvil documentary The economic realities for bands in 2024 And so mu…

🎸 Get ready for an epic twist in the latest episode of Signals From Mars! This time, Jeremy Weltman steps in as the host and surprises Victor M. Ruiz with a rapid-fire round of music-related questions. It's a must-listen for music lovers as these two aficionados dive deep into their passion for tunes. Tune in and join the fun – you won't want to mi…

🚀🎸 The Hour One Show Returns to Signals From Mars: Unveiling Rock & Metal's Hottest Buzz! 🌟 Join us as we reignite the Hour One show on Signals From Mars, where my Patrons and I explore the most thrilling topics shaking the hard rock and metal universe. 🤘 This episode's hot topics include: 🔥 New Def Leppard single "Just Like 73" Featuring Tom Morel…

🚀🎸 May 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of May 2024! If you're a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don't worry – we've got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We're breaking down the hottest new releases of May 2024, ensuring you'r…

🚀🎸 April 2024 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! 🌟 🎧 Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of April 2024! If you're a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, don't worry – we've got you covered on Signals From Mars. 🎶 🔍 We're breaking down the hottest new releases of April 2024, ensuring…