The Allison Hagendorf Show

Scott Ian pulled up, immediately grabbed the cinnamon rolls, and we ended up having one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on the show.

In this intimate home hang, the Anthrax co-founder opens up about the new album, losing his father, raising a son, staying a true music fan after four decades, and what happiness actually looks like now.

We talk about:
⚡️ The emotional weight behind “The Long Goodbye”
⚡️ Writing through grief and catharsis
⚡️ Why Anthrax still pushes themselves creatively after 40+ years
⚡️ Joey Belladonna’s vocals and the chemistry inside the band
⚡️ Public Enemy, “Bring The Noise,” and helping open the door for rap/rock
⚡️ Iron Maiden and the Rock Hall conversation
⚡️ Marriage, family, fatherhood, and perspective
⚡️ Staying inspired and connected to music after all these years
⚡️ The changing music industry and what it means to “make it” now
⚡️ Legacy, happiness, and leading with heart

Plus: Dave Grohl pillows, cinnamon rolls, beard talk, and a reminder that the legends who last are usually the ones who stay human.

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🍪 Yes, the baked goods always matter.

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00:00 - Arrival & Welcome
01:01 - Intro & Cinnamon Rolls
02:00 - Album Title: Meaning & Translation
03:32 - Is This the Final Journey?
07:15 - Why Now Was the Right Time
09:40 - Opening Tracks & First Impressions
13:19 - “The Long Goodbye” & Processing Loss
15:37 - “It’s For The Kids”
18:32 - “The Edge of Perfection”
20:55 - Dave Grohl Story
22:13 - Joey’s Vocals & Band Chemistry
25:12 - Writing About Love
26:33 - Iron Maiden & Rock Hall
31:10 - Staying a True Music Fan
32:13 - Public Enemy & “Bring The Noise”
39:21 - Rap Meets Metal
40:47 - Fatherhood & His Son
45:44 - Then vs Now in the Industry
48:55 - Family & Life Balance
52:30 - Love, Marriage & Happiness
54:37 - Anthrax Longevity
57:09 - Playing Songs Live
58:05 - Legacy & Leading with Heart
01:04:50 - The Beard
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Chocolate chip cookies, real conversation, and a band entering one of the most powerful chapters of their career. 🍪🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Shinedown as they step into a new era with their eighth studio album, EI8HT.

From massive milestones to deeply personal loss, this conversation goes far beyond the music. Brent Smith and Zach Myers open up about the mindset behind the album, the emotional weight of the songs, and why this record feels like Shinedown at their most human, intentional, and fully alive.

Shinedown opens up about:⚡️ The making of EI8HT and why it feels like a new era⚡️ Their record-breaking success at rock radio and what it means to them⚡️ Why this 18-song album has no filler⚡️ The songwriting, production, and emotional precision behind the record⚡️ Eric Bass’s role as producer, mixer, engineer, and creative force⚡️ Lessons from Desmond Child and the power of a great rhythm section⚡️ Influences from Elton John, Nirvana, Counting Crows, and more⚡️ Why no AI was used on the album and why the human element matters⚡️ “365,” grief, gratitude, and honoring loved ones through music⚡️ Nostalgia, Xennials, and the emotional pull of “Young Again”⚡️ Longevity, brotherhood, and how they’ve stayed connected as a band⚡️ Giving the audience their flowers and the symbolism behind the album artwork⚡️ The story behind “I’m So Glad You Asked” and Eric’s first lead vocal on a Shinedown record⚡️ “The Pilot,” Dave Bassett, and closing the album with one of its most emotional moments⚡️ Health, fitness, touring, and what it takes to perform at this level

Plus: cookies, creative philosophy, deep music references, real talk about loss, and a band that continues to evolve without losing who they are.

This is Shinedown: reflective, open, and in their best era yet.

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⸻00:00 - Intro01:28 - Cookies, First Impressions & Album Conversations07:46 - Success, Accolades & Perspective11:07 - Introducing EI8HT13:16 - The Mindset Behind the Album14:30 - Erik’s Dedication & Creative Process17:25 - What Makes Shinedown Unique18:20 - Lessons from Desmond Child20:51 - Elton John & Musical Influences24:34 - Nirvana, Kurt Cobain & Counting Crows30:59 - Back to EI8HT — Starting from the Bottom33:35 - No AI — Keeping Music Human36:27 - Album Production41:00 - “365,” Loss & Personal Story48:24 - Nostalgia, Xennials & “Young Again”52:00 - Longevity & Staying Power53:23 - Unity & Festival Decisions54:20 - Album Artwork & Symbolism56:20 - “I’m So Glad You Asked”1:00:36 - Album Sequencing1:03:00 - “The Pilot” & Dave Bassett1:09:03 - Proudest Moments1:12:03 - Touring, Fitness & Physicality1:18:41 - Health & Longevity1:23:04 - Entering a New Era1:24:16 - Legacy & Impact1:27:00 - Outro
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Chocolate chip banana bread (still warm), coffee, and one of the most legendary guitarists in rock sitting in my kitchen. 🍌🍞🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society founder, Ozzy Osbourne’s longtime guitarist, and a true force in music for a conversation that’s as raw, funny, and heartfelt as he is.

From life on the road to loss, legacy, and everything in between, Zakk shows up exactly as you’d hope: honest, grounded, and completely himself.

Zakk opens up about:

⚡️ His new album and the long road to finishing it

⚡️ Why this record took years — and how time changed the music

⚡️ The balance between heavy riffs and deeply personal ballads

⚡️ Writing “Ozzy’s song” and honoring one of the most important relationships of his life

⚡️ Grief, gratitude, and what it means to truly cherish the time you have with people

⚡️ His first audition with Ozzy — and the advice that changed everything

⚡️ Life on tour, staying physically and mentally strong, and the discipline behind it

⚡️ Marriage, family, and what keeps a relationship strong after decades

⚡️ Why doing what you love is the only path that actually works

⚡️ The importance of authenticity — in music and in life

Plus: banana bread, coffee, Ozzy stories, gym talk, guitar nerd moments, and a lot of laughter.

This is Zakk Wylde being reflective, hilarious, and fully himself.

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🍌🍞 Yes, the banana bread matters.

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00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Welcome, Banana Bread & Fitness

03:57 - The New Album & Long Creative Process

07:57 - Bangers vs. Ballads

09:41 - Writing “Ozzy’s Song”

13:50 - Is It Cathartic to Sing?

16:07 - Auditioning for Ozzy & Early Days

19:39 - Dance Lessons & Stage Presence

20:54 - YUNGBLUD & That Full-Circle Moment

22:12 - Marriage, Family & Doing What You Love

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In this intimate home hang, I welcome Dogstar — Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose, and Rob Mailhouse — as they step into a powerful new chapter with their album "All In Now."

From their early days to their reunion and now this next evolution, Dogstar has always been about connection, creativity, and the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. And with this new record, you can feel it — raw, live, and fully alive.

Dogstar opens up about:
⚡️ The meaning behind *All In Now* — and what it represents for them now
⚡️ Reuniting as a band and rediscovering their sound
⚡️ Working with legendary producer Nick Launay and embracing a live, raw recording style
⚡️ Recording at the iconic EastWest Studios — and feeling the history in the room
⚡️ Letting go of perfection and leaning into instinct and energy
⚡️ Preparing for a massive year of touring — physically and mentally
⚡️ Musical influences from U2, The Cure, Peter Hook, and beyond
⚡️ The return of real, human rock music in a filtered, AI-driven world
⚡️ Their diehard global fanbase — and what that connection means to them
⚡️ What keeps them together after all these years
⚡️ Keanu on music vs. acting — and what each gives him
⚡️ What being in a band teaches you about yourself and each other

Plus: cookies, gear talk, studio stories, live music philosophy, and a conversation that feels like sitting in the room with them.

This is Dogstar — grounded, present, and fully all in.

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00:00 - Intro & Dogstar Arrives
00:28 - Cookies & First Impressions
02:45 - Interview Begins / Becoming Led Zeppelin
05:48 - Back Together & Band Evolution
06:49 - “All In Now” – Album Meaning
09:29 - Working with Nick Launay
14:05 - Recording at EastWest Studios
18:38 - Finishing the Album
19:06 - Touring & Preparing
22:28 - Peter Hook’s Influence
23:58 - What Are You Listening To?
29:10 - Diehard Fans
32:46 - What Keeps Them Together
35:05 - Keanu: Music vs Acting
36:11 - What Being in a Band Teaches You
39:10 - Admiration for Each Other
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Chocolate chip cookies (with M&M’s, of course), music curation, and a full-circle conversation years in the making. 🍪🎶

In this intimate home hang, I welcomeJutes — an artist I've supported since my days as Head of Rock at Spotify — now stepping into a major moment in his career.

From his early 808s and autotune era to Sleepyhead and Dilworth, Jutes has carved out a sound that’s raw, genre-fluid, and entirely his own — and now it’s connecting on a global scale.

Jutes opens up about:
⚡️ His evolution as an artist — and what it took to finally find his voice
⚡️ Scrapping an entire album that didn’t feel authentic — and starting over
⚡️ The viral acoustic “Vertigo” moment that changed how people saw him
⚡️ Blending rock, R&B, and hip-hop into something that finally feels like him
⚡️ Touring the world, upgrading venues, and why everything is clicking now
⚡️ Sobriety, anxiety, and learning to face life without the mask
⚡️ Human connection vs. chasing numbers — and what actually matters in music
⚡️ Life with Demi Lovato, marriage, and being seen beyond the stage
⚡️ New music, creative chemistry, and what’s next

Plus: cookies, curation, 90s nostalgia, vocal deep dives (Deftones, Jeff Buckley, Chet Baker), and a hilarious Grammy night mix-up with Jesse Rutherford.

This is Jutes grounded, reflective, and fully stepping into who he is — as an artist and a human.

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00:00 - Welcome + Cookies
01:30 - Demi Lovato, Baking & First Impressions
03:29 - Music Curation & Instagram Song Choices
05:36 - Jesse Rutherford Mix-Up (Grammy Night Story)
08:15 - Full Circle: First Connection in 2021
10:18 - Sleepyhead & Finding His Voice
12:45 - “Vertigo” Acoustic + Vocal Breakthrough
17:58 - Dilworth & Stepping Into His Sound
21:54 - Reflecting on His Roots & Early Life
26:09 - Advice for Artists: Authenticity Over Numbers
29:49 - Touring & Upgrading Venues Worldwide
32:23 - Sobriety, Anxiety & Mental Health
36:09 - Fear, Pressure & Success
39:06 - Music Taste & Listening with Demi
41:22 - New Music & Creative Evolution
47:15 - Marriage, Love & Being Seen
50:31 - Legacy, Impact & Future Goals
52:04 - Outro

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