In part two of our Skid Row deep dive, we follow the band through the aftermath of Slave to the Grind, the cultural shift brought on by grunge, the troubled Subhuman Race era, and the breakup that ended the Sebastian Bach chapter.

Nova and Dorian trace the band's tours with Pantera and Soundgarden, the Bon Jovi tension, the infamous KISS answering machine incident, and the years that followed as Skid Row cycled through multiple singers while trying to protect one of hard rock's most recognizable legacies.

We also look at Sebastian Bach's solo and Broadway career, the Johnny Solinger era, Erik Grönwall's promising but brief run, and the unusual Sweetwater audition process that now defines Skid Row's latest chapter.

This is a story about success, collapse, reinvention, and a band whose ending still has not fully been written.

Part two of the Skid Row story covers the post-Slave to the Grind years, Sebastian Bach's exit, the frontman carousel, and the band's ongoing search for its future.

Nova and Dorian break down the biggest rock and metal headlines in this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call.

This episode covers the official Ozzy Osbourne tribute watch benefiting MusiCares, Skid Row's singer search, KISS returning for unmasked Las Vegas shows, Tesla's latest release from Homage, Coheed and Cambria's Neverender Festival, Black Veil Brides' UK events, and more.

Additional stories include Smoking Snakes, Iron Maiden, Dogstar, Corrosion of Conformity, Naughty Naughty, and KISS planning new music for 2028.

Fast, clear, and built for rock fans who want to stay current.

What is groove, and why does music make us move?

In this solo episode, Dorian Prescott investigates the history, psychology, and cultural power of groove. From jazz swing and funk rhythms to heavy metal breakdowns, groove is the force that connects music to the human body.

Through personal stories, music history, and academic research, this episode explores how rhythm creates movement, connection, and shared experience. Whether it is a funk bass line, a metal breakdown, or a dance floor anthem, groove is the invisible thread that binds listeners together.

This episode blends music theory, psychology, and storytelling to answer one of the most fascinating questions in music:

Why do we move to the beat?

This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova and Dorian break down the biggest stories in rock and metal.

Highlights include:

• Brian May working on the soundtrack for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film
• Jimmy Page releasing a rare Led Zeppelin demo recording
• Emotional updates from the Osbourne family and the future of Ozzfest
• New music from Firehouse, Stryper, Stanley Simmons, The Warning, and Sabaton
• Tribute to Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell

We also cover tour announcements, album updates, and the stories shaping rock right now.

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This week on Shot of Rock News — Last Call, Nova and Dorian break down the stories shaping the rock and metal world, from major tour announcements to industry changes and unexpected moments on stage.

Metallica steps up with disaster relief support in Hawaii.
BABYMETAL announces a major North American tour with Halestorm.
Rikki Rockett prepares to release his long-awaited memoir.
U2 surprises fans with a sudden new release.
Tesla veterans launch a new band called T3rminal.
Gene Simmons heads back on the road.
Better Than Ezra experiments with AI songwriting.
Jimmy Page shares a rare Led Zeppelin demo.
Teaze returns to the studio fifty years after their debut.
Heavy music gets scientific recognition in a new documentary.
Stryper teases a new album blending classic and modern sound.

Plus unexpected live show moments, industry trends, and the stories keeping rock and metal moving forward.

New episodes of Shot of Rock News — Last Call drop weekly.

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In this episode of Rockers to Doctors, we interview vocalist Scott Smile, the singer whose Skid Row audition captured the attention of rock fans and industry insiders.

Scott shares how a spontaneous studio session led to his audition and why he loves performing hair metal.

We also discuss his band The Buddz, touring experiences in Southeast Asia, songwriting, and the realities of balancing music, career, and family.

This conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to pursue a career in rock music while staying grounded and focused.

Nova and Dorian are back with this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call, breaking down the biggest rock and metal headlines shaping the industry right now.

This episode covers tour cancellations, new music releases, viral moments, and major announcements from both legendary artists and rising bands. From Sabaton's gaming collaboration to Candlebox building a new album, and from Nickelback's unexpected brand campaign to the loss of metal pioneer Ross "The Boss" Friedman, this week delivers a full snapshot of the rock world.

New bands are emerging.
Veterans are still creating.
And the business of rock continues to evolve.

This is your weekly rock news roundup, delivered fast, clear, and built for fans who want to stay current.

Skid Row's rise was fast, loud, and impossible to ignore.

In this episode of Rockers to Doctors, Nova and Dorian trace the band's early years, from rehearsals in New Jersey garages to the release of their self-titled debut album in 1989. Featuring hits like 18 and Life, Youth Gone Wild, and I Remember You, the album quickly went multi-platinum and launched the band into global stardom.

But the real turning point came next.

Rather than repeating their commercial success, Skid Row made a risky decision. Their second album, Slave to the Grind, pushed the band into heavier territory and made history as the first heavy metal album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in the SoundScan era.

This episode explores the creative ambition, industry politics, and cultural shifts that shaped one of the most important transitions in hard rock history.

Rockers to Doctors is the podcast where we treat rock history with the seriousness of a medical journal and the maturity of a backstage Motley Crue party.