In this weeks edition of Meltdown's Meltdown, you get a behind-the-curtain look at the every day workings of WRIF. The awards, the glamour, James' office. Enjoy!
.....is the most asked question I get. After reading a blog from our consultant, Fred Jacobs, I thought I'd share my story with you. (It's not true that I slept my way to the middle....fake news!) I was always a hard worker. I knew if I wanted something, I had to go and get it.…
In this weeks Meltdown's Meltdown I give you a little taste of the Bob Probert ride from this past weekend. I was so honored to lead the pack of over a 1,000 bikers through Windsor with ex-NHLer, Scott Parker. I also pay homage to Vinnie Paul. A guy I got to know pretty well the…
I got home last night from a great gig in Waterford to the news of Vinnie Paul's passing. As soon as I saw a picture my friend had texted me, I got a bad feeling that we had lost someone. My inkling was right. We had lost VP. The first time I'd ever met him…
Someone thought it would be a good idea to let Meltdown screw around with video gear. Here's the result! Meet the new RIFF Rock Girl, Hailey. He also plugs his motorcycle run he'll be leading over the weekend for a great cause in memory of a Red Wing legend. Plus, he recaps a recent Radio…
There are several reasons I love doing my Radio Chatter podcast. I've always been a big music fan and it gives me the chance to discuss songs and music, from the people who brought them to us. Plus, I really enjoy pulling out real moments, and stories from these artists. One example is Brad Arnold…
This past Saturday was Record Store Day across the world. A manufactured 'holiday' created to keep mom and pop record stores afloat. Every year more and more bands/artists release rare or bootleg versions of their music. Some of you may, or may not know, that I got back into vinyl last year, and it's reinvigorated…
Many people were snowed in over the weekend but that didn't stop Corey Taylor (Stone Sour/Slipknot), Lzzy and Joe (Halestorm) from doing some record and comic book shopping with some WRIF listeners. You can check out the video recap along with photos from the show below. We also want to give a special thanks to…
Radio Chatter with Kid Rock Kid Rocks playing a historic six shows at the Little Caesars Arena. Before show number two the K-I-D was nice enough to stop by our broadcast location inside his Made in Detroit Bar to chat located inside Little Caesars Arena.
WRIF's Meltdown talks with James from Metallica before Comerica Park Show Uploaded by Erik Aratari on 2017-07-12. WRIF's Meltdown talks with Michael from Volbeat Volbeat is in town at Comerica Park in Detroit with Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold. Tune in as Meltdown from 101 WRIF sat down with Michael from Volbeat before…
Over the weekend at Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio, I had the chance to ask some of the bands about their thoughts on the death of Chris Cornell. As they get ready to lay him to rest, I thought you'd like to hear what some of your favorite bands had to say. First…
Before a SOLD OUT show with Soundgarden at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, The Pretty Reckless stopped by Hockeytown Cafe to chat with Meltdown. You can view that chat and some photos below. The Pretty Reckless talk with Meltdown from WRIF Before s SOLD OUT show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit with Soundgarden, The…
Yesterday on my Radio Chatter podcast my guest was Stone Sour/Slipknot front-man Corey Taylor. You can listen to the entire interview here. Today I just wanted to touch on a couple of the things we talked about. The first being the name of the album. Back in March I had bassist Johny Chow on, and…
These videos are classic! The latest has kids listening to Guns N Roses. Check it out... KIDS REACT TO GUNS N' ROSES GUNS N' ROSES reacted to by Kids! Original links below! Subscribe to Guns N' Roses: https://www.youtube.com/user/GunsNRosesVEVO Watch all main React episodes (Kids/Teens/Elders/Adults/YouTubers): http://goo.gl/4iDVa SUBSCRIBE THEN HIT THE ?! New Videos 2pm PST on…
Even thought I've only been apart of this great state for the past 21 years, it's treated me well. From hockey tournaments up north and everywhere in between, to vacations on it's west coast, to treacherous driving conditions coming home from Grand Rapids.....this state has a lot to offer. I've told people several times that…
I LOVE peanut butter. I only buy crunchy and there's a simple reason for it. When I was a kid my mother only bought creamy. I made a promise to myself that when I was old enough to buy my own, I'd only purchase crunchy. What's you peanut butter of choice? -Meltdown-
Bagpipes are by no means commonplace in rock, but they're not totally foreign either. Korn has used them in several songs, and even AC/DC on their homage to young upstart rock bands on "It's A Long Way To The Top" from the Bon Scott years. Check out this Scottish band cranking out this classic AC/DC…
In a surprise announcement this morning, the 'son of Detroit' told reporters and workers at the new Little Caesars Arena that he would play 4 shows in September. The dates are September 12, 13, 15 and 16 with tickets going on sale next Friday, January 27th. Tickets will cost you $20, $35, $55 and $75.…
Personally, I thought 2016 was great! If for no other reason than GNR reuniting! I saw tons of kick-ass shows including Disturbed, Slipknot and more. This year will bring us Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, maybe Kid Rock and that's just the start. My Radio Chatter podcast took off in 2016. I made a pledge…
Every year I do a different Christmas card and this year is no different. It all started back in 1996, if I recall properly. I was a huge Ozzy fan, and still am, and told my friends that if I ever met the 'Prince of Darkness' that I'd put it on a Christmas card and…
I try to keep my blog to 'rock' related things and podcasts, but I have to say something about kids sports. As I watched the hockey game before my son's game yesterday, I was kinda baffled at how some of the parents and grandparents acted and shouted in the stands. I know, there's been a…
The new Metallica disc drops today and so far I'm digging it a lot. I'm listening to "Am I Savage", right now. To me, there's distinct Metallica era's. "Kill Em All", "Ride The Lightning" and for the most part "Master Of Puppets" where the first chapter to me. "And Justice For All" was its own…
Another new track from "Hardwired....To Self Destruct". Metallica - Now That We're Dead [Album Version] Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for -fair use- for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise…
Here's another new Metallica track for your listening pleasure! Metallica: Dream No More (Official Music Video) From the album "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" available everywhere on November 18. -Meltdown-
That is going to do it from Las Vegas. Another WRIF Sin City Takeover is in the books. Special thanks to The Linq Hotel & Casino for having us again, the listeners for joining us and everyone who stopped by during the broadcasts. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
While Anne Carlini is relaxing at the spa today Meltdown is holding down the fort as we continue to broadcast live from inside the Linq Hotel & Casino at the 3535 bar in the heart of the strip in Las Vegas. Keep checking back to see more pictures and don't forget to tune in tomorrow when…
I wanted to write a blog about my 21st anniversary at this great radio station. I was thinking about different way to do it and make it clever, witty, funny, maybe even tell a few stories. Then it occurred to me....just say THANKS! THANKS for everyone who's ever called me on the RIFF lines. THANKS…
Scott would've been 49 today. I remember meeting him for the first time about 2 weeks after STP's debut cd "Core" was released. He was only using going by his last name way back then. To say the interview was a little bit of a downer would be an understatement. "Sex Type Thing" was the…
Full disclosure: I'm a fan of Rob Zombie's big-screen releases...and pretty much anything he does! I thought "House of a 100 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects" were pretty kick-ass. I liked his re-make of "Halloween". I didn't like "The Lords of Salem". Maybe I should revisit it in a little more sober mode this time,…
Green Day's rescheduled show is on for tonight. I'll be broadcasting my show from the State Bar right next door to the Fillmore between 3-7pm. They're doing this club tour in honor of their new cd "Revolution Radio". Somewhere along the line, I think in the early 2000's, Green Day went from power punk/pop band…
Hard to believe Ted Lindsay was born in 1925! Think about the things he's seen and done. I've had the pleasure to meet him several times and he's always been great. Two quick stories.... About 17 years ago I was going in for ear surgery and needed something to occupy my time while I was…
