This week, Rich sits with fellow Metalhead, Tom DiNapoli, to discuss the history of Heavy Metal as well as the emotional and relational effect the music has on people.

Alex Van Halen

11 days ago 3m 40s

This week, Rich shares that Alex Van Halen sold all of his gear and memorabilia in an auction via Backstage Auctions. Van Halen shared that he has been working hard for decades and hopes that passing on these important items will inspire curren

Heavy Metal Instrument Manufacturers

17 days ago 4m 52s

The Tim "Ripper" Owens love fest isn't over. Rich shares on the latest gift he received from Tim and also focuses on the history some of the Heavy Metal instrument manufacturers.

The Ripper Shout Out

25 days ago 3m 28s

Tim "Ripper" Owens himself gives Rich a shout out and Rich shares more Metal News.See Tim "Ripper" Owens on the Mouthful of Metal Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7fDCwgsEcq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Metal News

1 month ago 5m 12s

Rich shares news happening in the world of Metal including an issue with David Lee Roth and a practical tip on scoring tickets to concerts!

Album review: Sebastian Bach – Child Within The Man

May 16th, 2024 3m 14s

Storied former Skid Row frontman, Sebastain Bach, powers back with pummelling, Bach-to-basics heavy rock album. This week on Mouthful, Rich reviews the new Bach album, "Child Within the Man" and also challenges some irate Bach fans.

If They Went Metal

May 11th, 2024 3m 44s

Rich shares his top three favorite guitarists IF they would've gone the path of Heavy Metal!

Motley Crew Review

May 2nd, 2024 3m 59s

Rich reviews Motley Crew's new single, "Dogs of War" as well as Judas Priest's "Invincible Shield" and others.

Metal Ballads

Apr 26th, 2024 3m 30s

Metal ballads are slow tempo, heavy metal songs which often have lush musical arrangements. Many of these songs have operatic undertones fused with traditional musical structures. This week, Rich shares HIS top 5 favorite ballads and encourages

The Heavy Metal scene in California

Apr 19th, 2024 9m 59s

This week, Rich Hopkins unpacks the Metal scene in Orange County, CA - particuraly The Rainbow Room. He also shares some other news and dates in the world of Heavy Metal.

Concert Experience

Apr 11th, 2024 16m 20s

Rich's wife, Joanna is back to talk about more concert experiences, including the time they saw Van Halen perform... in the parking lot!

Metal News

Apr 4th, 2024 4m 40s

Rich gives you the latest in Metal News including info on the Sebastian Bach Concert coming up on May 18, 2024, at Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. If you need tickets, here's one of many places to get them:https://www.ticketsales.com/sebastian-b

KK's Priest

Mar 30th, 2024 5m 9s

Rich shares his experience going to see KK's Priest. KK's Priest is an English/American heavy metal band, formed by former Judas Priest guitarist, K. K. Downing

Mourning

Mar 21st, 2024 6m 33s

This week, Rich covers the band Mourning - Blackened Death Metal hailing from NJ featuring former members of: Ominous, Dislimb, and Bloodthrone.

Rock Vocalists

Mar 14th, 2024 12m 30s

This week, Rich unpacks vocalists who ventured out from their original bands—such as Joe Lynn Turner (aka Joey Linquito) and Tim Ripper Owens. Rich also confesses to being the one who screamed "The Sentinel" when they were playing the Electric

Joanna's First Heavy Metal Concert

Mar 7th, 2024 11m 34s

This week: With an extensive background in jazz and ballet, Joanna, Rich's wife, shares about the effects Heavy Metal has had on her life. "All good music has elements of other styles", says Joanna. So true. Horns up, metal heads, enjoy!

Pantera at Madison Square Garden, NYC

Feb 29th, 2024 6m 13s

This week, Rich shares his experience from the Pantera concert at Madison Square Garden last week. Pantera headlined New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the first time ever on Thursday night (February 22, 2024), and they made sure that fa