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September 5, 2010

THIS WEEK: Maximum is joined in the studio by Useless ID lead singer, Yotam Ben Horin. Together they discuss Useles ID, Yotam's side project Superdrive and his solo career. And of course, the rock! Feat. Disturbed (New), John Butler Trio (New), Sunny Day Real Estate, Pixies, Amplifier, Iron Maiden (New) and much more!

Rock 4 Rookies on Rusty Mike Radio

Tuesday nights at 8pm (Israel Time) 5 pm GMT
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Special -IDF Youtube Channel
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David Bowie and NIN performing HURT - http://www.nme.com/news/david-bowie/52348

New Found Glory - Live at the Stone Pony - Boy Crazy
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Kasabian - Shoot The Runner
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August 29, 2010

THIS WEEK: MAXIMUM IS BACK!! After almost a month without doing a live, Maximum Mike pours 6 weeks of aggression and awesomeness into this one excellent episode! Feat. Mad Caddies, Spitfire 07, Metallica, Lemmy, Serj Tankian, and Snot!!!

May 24, 2009 Part 1

May 24, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Something to hold you over till Tuesday night when Maximum Mike goes live for the first time in over a month! Till then, enjoy a great episode with great music.

September 7, 2008 Part 1

September 7, 2008 Part 2

Maximum Mike is out with a sore throat...so we are taking a look at history (and listening to the difference two years makes) with the  30 Week Episode Special from September 2008!! Celebrating with Social Distortion,  The Donnas, Bad Religion, Sabaton, and high flying, rootin tootin Salute!!! Expect nothing, get everything this week on R4R!!!

August 8, 2010

Part 2

This Week: From horrible to worse, Maximum Mike braves boredom from Rochester, NY to bring you a hell of a show! Feat. Slayer, Notimefor,  Dire Straights, Finger Eleven and on and on...

August 1, 2010

Part 2

This Week: Rockin in the free world!! This weeks episode hails from the USA which means Im both bitter and ecstatic! Let the rock begin! Feat. Saosin, STP, Dropkick Murphys,  Home Grown, Mudvayne, and some other crazy s**t!!!!

July 25, 2010

Part 2

This Week: The first of 6 prerecorded shows, styles a bit different but the rock has never been better! Feat. Saving Abel, Uriah Heep, Pearl Jam, Simple Plan, Van Halen, and the Cancer Bats. What else is in store......

July 17, 2010

This week...Maximum Mike and cohost Jonny rock the spectrum with Type O Negative, Ke$ha, Rolling Stones, and Gamma Ray...you name it...

July 10, 2010

This Week: A one time episode where the play list is so good, I could be replaced by a monkey and it wouldnt matter! Feat. Godhead, Cage the Elephant, Guns N Roses, Tool, Socratic, Spunge, and much more!

July 4, 2010

THIS WEEK: Just the way you like it, incomprehensible gibberish and great rock!! Feat: Black Label Society, Andrew W.K., The Offspring, Porcupine Tree, Rhapsody of Fire and more!

June 27, 2010

This Week: Joined in the studio by Alternative Metal band "Laid 8", they take us through their influences, loves, and stories. A not to miss episode! Feat. Machine Head, Dylan, Slipknot, Porcupine Tree, Rush, and live sing along with Pantera!!!

June 20, 2010

THIS WEEK: Joined in the studio by music mogul Jack Foreman and friend, we scour the world for new music and bad dialogue!! Feat: Papa Roach, RX Bandits, Riddilin Kids, Indighost and Rammstein!!! So much love!

June 13, 2010

This Week: Maximum Mike is joined in the studio by special guest Dr William Kolbrener, the rock Professor. Today's lecture - The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, Korn, Gang of Four, Saliva, Led Zeppelin and much more!

June 6, 2010

This Week: IT IS ON!!! No holds barred, truly deep, mind blowin rock n roll!! Ft. AC/DC, Apocalyptica, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Stone Temple Pilots, Killswitch Engage....it doesnt end!!!

May 30, 2010

This Week: Dont blame me!!! The All request show, letting you hear what you want and having to get through all the bad requests before yours!!! Ft. Golden Earring, Local H, Vanilla Fudge, Rush, Revis, Steriogram and much more.

May 23, 2010

This Week: How about a little quickie? A 1 hour short shot of rock with a small tribute to one of rocks biggest legends, Ronnie James Dio! Also a tiny dose of massive metal, punk, and straight up rock.

May 16, 2010

This Week: How would you like your rock sir? Sunny side up, poached, hard boiled, or hard rock!?!?!?!? Ft. The Allman Brother, Lamb of God, Temple of the Dog, Tonic, Iron Maiden, Weezer, U2 and much more!!!

May 9, 2010

THIS WEEK: The Rock and Roll gods get it on and the result was this episode. Mind blowing metal, pop rock and tons of new music! Ft The Who, Cold, KORN, Dirty Heads, John Butler Trio, Kiss, Disturbed, Sugarplum Fairy and much more.

May 2, 2010

This Week: A mash-up of monstrous proportions! Jon and Maximum make their way through new Indie Rock as well as all the good ol Rock n Roll! Ft Laid 8, Los Campinsinos, Kate Nash, Mad Caddies, Incubus, Lifehouse, Bad Religion and SOAD! Not to miss!

April 25, 2010

This Week: The Ying and Yang of Rock N Roll. Israeli Memorial Day followed by Independence Day, hell of a mood swing and the music to match. Ft. 311, Nine Inch Nails, Ra, The Beatles, Adema, Deftones and much more.

April 18, 2010

This Week: Joined in the studio by Jerusalem rockers, Weird Chicken and they brought some great music with them!! Hot Snakes, Kyuss, Bad Brains, and brand new Coheed and Cambria, plus some new Slash!!! 3 hours of rock, baby!!

April 11, 2010

This Week: Live and on fire, I make damn sure to keep your head thrashing!!! Ft. (New) Rammstein, (New) Airbourne, Nonpoint, Ronen Kohavi, Green Jello, Black Crows and Pearl Jam!!!

April 4, 2010

THIS WEEK: Anyone up for a quicky? Hard and fast paced. ft. Ozzy, Mesh, Blind Faith, Blink 182, and a whole orgy of other bands!

March 28, 2010

This Week: Isn't all about great Rock n Roll? NO!! ITS ABOUT ROCKING THE HELL OUT!!! Which is what we did with a Bonecrush interview and some great music. Ft. Dream Theater, Sick Puppie, You Me At Six, Ash, and the Phantom Communique!!

March 21, 2010

THIS WEEK: We interview The Genders and lay down the challenge to win two free tickets to the Nice Boys Dont Play Rock and Roll festival!!! Ft. Radiohead, Electric 6, Rufus Huff, Wolfmother, Disturbed, Ed Guy and on and on!!!

March 14, 2010

This Week: Were joined in the studio by Tel Aviv rock band "Trademark" who take us through some of their influences and show us good time all around. Ft. Queens of the Stone Age, The Beatles, Prodigy, Judas Priest, Nofx and more!!

March 7, 2010

This Week: Last show simply wasnt enough so were back with PART TWO of the Cover Special Show!! Ft Your favorite bands singing your least favorite songs!!!

February 28, 2010

THIS WEEK: Surprises abound...enjoy the show!!!

February 21, 2010 Part 1

February 21, 2010 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Things get weird when the show isnt live!! Maximum has a go at the special effects and its awesome. Ft. Anthrax, Blind, GWAR, John Mayer, Army of Freshmen and much more!!

February 14, 2010

This Week: Lots and lots and lots of rock. Like, some of the most random music. Allister, Stiltskin, Iggy Pop, Megadeath, Slade, Yngwee Malmsteen, Soul Asylum and much more. Oh, and in the middle I got results for a final exam... thrilling news, I know.

February 7, 2010

This Week: A bit o' Metal, a bit o' Rock, a bit o' indie Rock, a new single from Bloodshot Eyes, and some dastardly news!! Ft. Florence and the Machine, (brand new) Lostprophets, Cracker, Metric, Motorhead etc etc.....

January 31, 2010

This Week: We always want our rock harder and faster, but what about BIGGER? Maximum heads down south for a TEXAS special!! FT. The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tripping Daisy, Butthole Surfers, Pantera, At the Drive-In, and much more!

January 24, 2010 Part 1

January 24, 2010 Part 2

This Week: Wielding the microphone like a mighty sword, Maximum slashes his way through Van Halen, Stone Temple Pilots, Hammerfall, a Red Hot Salute and goes toe to toe with the lead singer of Israeli rockers, Got No Shame.

January 17, 2010 Part 1

January 17, 2010 Part 2

This Week: Maximum Mike and Jonny split the duties on Rock 4 Rookies giving you a two part show like you've never heard.

January 10, 2010 Part 1

January 10, 2010 Part 2

This Week: Its the 100th Episode Spectacular!!!! How lucky for me that it coincides with the end of the decade!! A set list of rock that will bring tears to your eyes. Oh the memories!!!

January 3, 2010 Part 1

January 3, 2010 Part 2

This Week: How do you define Rock N Roll?If you looked it up in the dictionary, you'd find this weeks episode. Ft - Pantera, RX Bandits, The Pixies, Iron Maiden, Cage The Elephant, Snot, Hendrix and much more!!!

December 27, 2009

THIS WEEK: Were going deck the halls with balls of steel and mosh under the mistletoe!! Its a Christmas Special here on Rock 4 Rookies feturing some of your favorites - No Use For A Name, Alice Cooper, Trasn-Siberian Orchestra, Bruce Springsteen, MXPX, Kind Diamond and Twisted Sister!!!

December 20, 2009

THIS WEEK: Ooh la la!! Maximum Mike interviews Umlala, winners of the Israeli Global Battle of the Bands, hits out some hilarious and awesome rock news and of course, the music. Ft. Gogol Bordello, new track from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Laid8, Iced Earth, Jetty Boys, Gods of Fire and much more!

December 13, 2009 Part 1

December 13, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Maximum loses what little sanity he has left while bringing you the epitome of rockizzle and rizzle. Ft. Caliban, Anchorman, Queen, Symphony X, Spineshank and other classic twisted bands.

December 6, 2009

THIS WEEK: Maximum packs the show to the brim with high octane rock with just a hint of flavorful late 90's tunes. Actually theres a lot of 90's stuff. Ft. Smashing Pumpkins, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Muppets, Static-X, Matchbox Twenty, Goatwhore and much... what? Yes, I said Goatwhore.

November 29, 2009 Part 1

November 29, 2009 Part 2

This Week: With the Flu Season in high drive, Maximum Mike brings on the magical medicine - Rock! Ft. The Sick Puppies, A Day to Remember, Anvil, Smoking Popes and much more!

November 22, 2009

THIS WEEK: Maximum Mike tries to Kill the Drive by interviewing their lead singer Eyal Reiner and if that isn't enough he also provides a three shot of Zebrahead in honor of the new album, a Rock Cocktail for the most important member of the Rock 4 Rookies team and of course, a lot more rock.Ft. Queensryche, Stone Gods, Lullucry, All Time Low, etc etc etc

November 15, 2009

This Week: Maximum Mike takes a stand against the state of the world, which sucks, by protesting with a PROTEST SHOW!!! Ft a revolutionary line-up. Cat Stevens, CSNY, Neil Young, The Doors, Metallica, Joan Baez and much much more!!!

November 8, 2009

This Week: With Jon as my wingman, this episode will go down as LEGEND wait for it, DARY!!!! Ft. A chaotic mass of Classic, Heavy, and Alternative Rock (oh, and Jon made me play some weird Indie Rock as well).

November 1, 2009

Rock 4 Rookies: Jonny fills in for Maximum Mike and takes a different path with some very unexpected music. Featuring: The Who, Van Halen, Santogold, Elvis Costello and more.

October 25, 2009

THIS WEEK: Lord, thank you for returning me safely so I CAN ROCK THE FACES OFF THESE PANZY ROOKIES!!!!! First live show in three weeks and it is chock full of the rock. Ft. Amber Pacific, Gogol Bordello, Spawn of Evil, Man Alive, Breaking Benjamin, Rainbow, The Muppets and NEW ZEBRAHEAD!!!

October 18, 2009 Part 1

October 18, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Back to school blues? I know the feeling, but I do have a remedy.... pedicures!!! And Rock Music!!!! Ft. Van Halen, Tool, Metallica, 311, American Hi-Fi and other bands I through together to make this episode

October 11, 2009 Part 1

October 11, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: LET THERE BE ROCK.......4 ROOKIES!!!!!! Ft. Filter, Godsmack, Dave Mathews Band, A Day To Remember, The Impulse International, and much more!!!!!

October 4, 2009 Part 1

October 4, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Its simple really, Maximum is still in Jersey so there isnt much to do but go Bowling for Soup with Stone Gods who have a Fear Before the March of Flames. I mean, where else can you Mesh the RX Bandits with Venom? You know the drill, CHECK THIS EPISODE OUT!!!!

September 27, 2009 Part 1

September 27, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Stuck in the armpit of America, I fight the wave of boredom that is New Jersey by bringing the best rock of all time. Ft Avenged Sevenfold, Poison, CSNY, Smile Empty Soul, Sonata Arctica and much more!

September 21, 2009 Part 1

September 21, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK:  Its a new year and and we're going to start it by opening a can O' Woopass, a.k.a. sick interveiws, rock news, and some of the best music this side of your mother. ft. H-Blockx, Drugstore Fanatics, Metallica, Jet, Kill the Drive, and a worthy salute!!

September 13, 2009 Part 1

September 13, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Maximum Mike salutes the most important musical persona of all time, HIMSELF!!!! Come along a musical journey as we follow in the Rock 4 Rookies Dj's melodic footsteps!!! Ft. Weird Al Yankovic, System of a Down, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Smash Mouth, etc etc...

September 6, 2009 Part 1

September 6, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Not as angry as last weeks show but definitely some some songs to kick start your week in to hyperdrive!!!! Ft. Kiss, Skillet, The Black Keys, Killswitch Engage, David Bowie, Ozzy, and much more!!

August 30, 2009 Part 1

August 30, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, I Pray The Lord KEEP ME AWAKE TO ROCK THE HELL OUT!!!!! I was so tired that I used the power of heavy music to keep myself going!! ft. Slayer, Atreyu, 36 Crazyfists, Hatebreed, Iced Earth, Poison the Well, and many other beautiful melodies!!

August 23, 2009 Part 1

August 23, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Its a long way to the top if you want to Rock n Roll and I'm on my way!!!  80th Episode!!! Ft. Gamma Ray, Radiohead, Yidcore, Nirvana, Victims of Circumstance, Korn, The Rolling Stones and much more.

August 16, 2009 Part 1

August 16, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Time stands still as Maximum Mike presents the longest episode of R4R evert!! Feat co host Jon Z, Laid 8 interview, and of course, THE ROCK (music). RHCP, Sabaton, Cinderella, Bad Religion, Yood, Nonpoint and much MUCH more!

August 9, 2009 Part 1

August 9, 2009 Part 2

This Week: YOU! Cake or death? Ill take Cake please. Mmm, a salute of Cake. Plus we Shinedown on the Mayday Parade while the Black Crowes peck at Bloodshot Eyes. Stephen Stills gets Cold and the Prodigy and Blink 182 have a great time Flogging Molly. Hell of show!

August 2, 2009 Part 1

August 2, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Hear Ye Hear Ye, Maximus Solois , DJ extraordinaire brings you a one on one, episode supreme!! Just me, a microphone and some mind blowin hits. Love it baby. Ft Tenacious D, Audioslave, Pinhead Gunpowder, All Time Low, Poison, Theater of Tragedy, Black Stone Cherry, whooo out of breath, but trust me, there's more.

July 26, 2009 Part 1

July 26, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Maximum Mike is back and he is not alone!! The Bad Boys are back together bringing you some fresh wit and heavy hits! Featuring - Carolina Liar, Rob Zombie, Placebo, Dave Mathews Band, Violence To Vegas, Armored Saint, Alice in Chains and much more!!!

July 19, 2009

Hey guys it's Ilona from Country Love bringing you a special episode of Rock4Rookies this week. Tune while we explore a softer more alternative side of rock with some different artists than MaxMike usually plays. Hope you enjoy! ~Ilona

July 12, 2009 Part 1

July 12, 2009 Part 2

This week: A guest DJ fills in for Maximum Mike!  Songs to get you up and dancing. Feel free to sing along!

July 5, 2009 Part 1

July 5, 2009 Part 2

This Week: 70+ episodes of not playing Pink Floyd has finally caught up with me. So with sorrow in my heart I regret to inform you that, yes, I saluted Pink Floyd! Oh yeah, there is some good music too! Ft. Ugly Kid Joe, Never Heard of It, NIN, and The Beach Boys!!!

June 28, 2009 Part 1

June 28, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: The old days catch up with me as I have a long time friend join me to laugh at my music and do an incredible review!!! Ft Dragonforce, Soul Asylum, Van Halen, Stretch Arm Strong, GnR, and a spooky Salute!!

June 21, 2009 Part 1

June 21, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Nobody does it better than Maximum Mike and thats just me being humble!! Israei Punk Rock Interview, some Blink 182, Cheap Trick, The Kinks, Soil, Tinted Windows, Army of Freshmen, and whatever else I had laying around!!!

June 14, 2009 Part 1

June 14, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Not live but just as good!! This is the time of celebration and rocking so while I was celebrating with the little women, you can rock out. Ft. Disturbed, The Who, Zebrahead, and much more!!!

June 7, 2009 Part 1

June 7, 2009 Part 2

This Week: I had one of the most original rock shows of all time and you missed it!!!...because I didn’t record it…. Oh well, I did my best. Ft Strapping Young Lad, Led Zeppelin,  Hammerfall, Phish, Eve 6, and that’s just the beginning…

May 31, 2009 Part 1

May 31, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Trivia, Album review, and some sick tunes  that cover just about all of my listener’s needs!! Iommi, JBT, Ben Folds,  Faith No More, Racer X, Four Years Strong , Black Sabbath…did I miss anything? THE REST OF THE FREAKN SHOW!!!

May 24, 2009 Part 1

May 24, 2009 Part 2

This Week: We celebrate good times with some great punk, metal, and classic tunes. Maybe it was the environment but all the happiness really led to one of the best R4R shows ever!! Ft. Papa Roach,  Khalas, Argent, Skunk Anansie, Axis of Awesome, Quietdrive, and some beautiful dedications!!

May 17, 2009 Part 1

May 17, 2009 Part 2

This Week: The Brave and the Bold! Maximum Mike is proud to have Jonny back on the show as they discuss the twists and turns of the maze that is this weeks show. Ft. Course of Nature, Bullet For My Valentine, Edguy, Guns N Roses, Knockout, and that’s just the beginning!

May 10, 2009 Part 1

May 10, 2009 Part 2

This Week: I present a classic rockcocktail about the greatest thing in the world, ROCK!!! Oh, and I also played some Komplikator, Hatebreed, Avantasia, U2, and Black Stone Cherry!!!!

May 3, 2009 Part 1

May 3, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Have you ever seen a rock opera unfold before your eyes? Well this show will go down as one of the greatest ever! Watch as Neil Young fires Gamma Rays at a Train creating Suburban Legends about Moe. It’s a bunch of Soilwork for all the Mad Caddies!!!!!

April 26, 2009 Part 1

April 26, 2009 Part 2

This week: An introduction for the new listeners but the same old great rock show!!! Join me as I find  a New Found Glory in Electric Six while Stevie Ray Vaughan Rise Against Ozzy in the Soundgarden!!! Oh, and our salute is such a Tool.

April 19, 2009 Part 1

April 19, 2009 Part 2

This week: The end of an era or just the beginning?? Come find out with Pop Evil, Something Corporate, Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Freedom Call and much MUCH more!!!!!

April 12, 2009 Part 1

April 12, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Can I call an episode “classic” when the show is barely a year old? Well one day this episode will be a classic!!! Lost Prophets, Queen, The Cranberries, Slayer, Sixty to Zero, Hollywood Undead, and a hell of a lot more!!!!!!

April 5, 2009 Part 1

April 5, 2009 Part 2

This week: Maximum is back in black (not green) and bringing you the dark, fun, and newest music possible. Core Effect, New Found Glory, P.O.D., Urban Dance Squad and much much more!!

March 29, 2009 Part 1

March 29, 2009 Part 2

This week: Marnina "The Metal Canuck" takes over for Maximum Mike and teaches about Canadian Rock, brings on the Scandinavian supersound, and much more.

March 22, 2009 Part 1

March 22, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Maximum is off to the army and leaves you partying like its 2009!!! Wow…2009, crazy, so exciting…..woopididoo. Ft. The All-American rejects, Black Stone Cherry, Pennnywise, The Dandy Warhols and much more!!!!

March 15, 2009 Part 1

March 15, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Back to school frustration? Sunday blues? Maximum sympathizes and to cheer you up hes got some Korn, Blindside, Metallica, Avantasia, Oleander, (some sick) Limp Bizkit, and a  butt load more!!!!!

March 8, 2009 Part 1

March 8, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Having the time of my life hosting R4R i brought you some stuff never before played by Maximum Mike with the likes of Guster, OneRepublic, Daughtry, Bo Bice, and one heck of an awesome salute to.... well you'll have to listen to find out :).

March1, 2009 Part 1

March 1, 2009 Part 2

This Week: No more heart throbs, no more lovey dovey mush, just hard core rock. It’s a back to basics with some R4R oldschool favorites and a newbie or two. Ft. Adema, Alestorm, Nonpoint, Korn, SOAD, RA, and a grunge salute!!

February 22, 2009 Part 1

February 22, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Roses are red, violets are blu,e my Baby Is Gone….lets rock!!!! I Maximum Mike dedicates all the forces of Rock to love!!!!  This show would never happen without Elle so here is a show for her. The Darkness, Mest, Bon Jovi, Electric Six, HIM, and much more!!!!!

February 15, 2009 Part 1

February 15, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Maximum Mike and Nechama Dina rock the netwaves with some sick rock!!!! Avenged Sevenfold, Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, The Hives and a monkeys butt more!!!!!!

February 8, 2009 Part 1

February 8, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: After and entire year of Rock4Rookies, Maximum Mike proves that he is still the master of rocking out!!! Check it out...Ben Kweller, Three Days Grace, Sum 41, and a salute to get you in the mood for Valentines!

February 1, 2009 Part 1

February 1, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: ROTMAN REQUEST SHOW!!!!!!

January 25, 2009 Part 1

January 25, 2009 Part 2

This Week: Rack em baby!!! 50 episodes have gone by and were gonna celebrate in style, the big guns of rock n roll, courtesy of Maximum Mike!!!!

January 18, 2009 Part 1

January 18, 2009 Part 2

This Week – Its my honor and privilege to salute the brave soldiers of the Israeli Defense Force for everything they’ve done for us past, present, and future.

January 11, 2009 Part 1

January 11, 2009 Part 2

THIS WEEK: Tip your hat to the gods of rock as we give a listen to Thousand Foot Krutch, Scorpians, Hammerfall, Racer X, Chevelle and a beautiful Salute.

January 4, 2009 Part 1

January 4, 2009 Part 2

This Week: It’s a brand new year and we are ready to rock!! However, I have felt lonely on the air recently so this week join me and Ilona from Country Love as we rock the socks off this week’s show!! Slayer, Sublime, Puddle of Mudd, Sonata Artica, and two Rock Cocktails to help you get through the week!!

December 28, 2008 Part 1

December 28, 2008 Part 2

This Week: Perhaps we all have different definitions of the word Smooth, but I think that if you look it up in the dictionary, the link to this week’s show should be there. Armor For Sleep, Audioslave, A Perfect Murder, Blues Traveler, and a whole lot more!!!

December 21, 2008 Part 1

December 21, 2008 Part 2

This week: Even I'm blown away by my utter brilliance!! Stand back and bask in the glow of divine rock n roll. Join me as I bring you gems from Supergroove, Bedouin Soundclash, Snot, Coldplay, Mars Volta and more bands than you could poke with a stick.

December 14, 2008 Part 1

December 14, 2008 Part 2

This Week: Is it just me or does the show get a little weirder every week… oh well, as long as the music stays strong!! Check out Shinedown, Hendrix, Lynam, Static X, and a very inspirational salute.

December 7, 2008 Part 1

December 7, 2008 Part 2

This Week: A Shmantastic Shmepisode!!! If that doesn’t tell you what kind of mood I was in when I made this one!! Get ready for Coheed and Cambria, Sevendust, Iron Maiden, The Gone Jackals, Stone Sour and a whole lot more!!!

November 30, 2008 Part 1

November 30, 2008 Part 2

This Week: Rookies of all shapes and sizes, last week we blew off a lot of steam, this week, we crack a smile, drum on the table, whistle, hum, sing, and hopefully laugh as I bring you a simple, fun show. No themes, barely any commentary, and a whole lot of music. Black Light Burns, Pat Bennatar, Zebrahead, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins and a much much more!!!

November 23, 2008 Part 1

November 23, 2008 Part 2

This Week: Music for a rainy day or just a show for when you wanna choke somebody. NU-Metal, a genre that spoke to so many and was gone to soon. Get your fists up in the air and join me for this NU-Metal Special!!!!

November 16, 2008 Part 1

November 16, 2008 Part 2

This Week: After every themed show we get back to basics and this time I've out done myself. Tell your neighbors to shut up as we crank out Saliva, The Pink Spiders, Hinder, In Flames, Scars on Broadway, and finally a Salute youve all been asking for!!

November 9, 2008 Part 1

November 9, 2008 Part 2

This Week: PUNKTASTIC SPECIAL!!!! Punk rock in all its myriad forms!! Punk Rock Lesson!!!

November 2, 2008 Part 1

November 2, 2008 Part 2

This week: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL EPISODE!! Actually it’s a pretty regular episode, it has some music and some talking and, uh, some more m u s I c….oh yeah, it also has Marilyn Manson, George Thorogood, Houston Calls, 38 Special and a Jam Band salute!!!!! Welcome back rookies!!!!!!!!!

October 26, 2008 Part 1

October 26, 2008 Part 2

Request Show!!!

October 19, 2008 Part 1

October 19, 2008 Part 2

Here’s what happens when you spend a whole week in New Jersey, your brain gets F%*^ed!!!! Lets raise a toast  with a delicious Garage Rockacocktai, Sr-71, Deftones, Incubus and much more!!!
PS – The end of the show is important!!!

October 11, 2008 Part 1

October 11, 2008 Part 2

This Week – Taking rock one step further, were gonna see what it feels like to fly high with Arch Enemy, Kaki King, HeavenBound, and Salute to get you soaring.

October 5, 2008 Part 1

October 5, 2008 Part 2

This Week: Its time to take a deep breath and slowly exhale, blowing away all the tension and making the decision that this is gonna be a great freak'n year. Kick things off right with Uriah Heep, Laid 8, Three Days Grace, The Vines, and a punktastic Salute!!!

September 28, 2008 Part 1

September 28, 2008 Part 2

You’ll never know where you’re going till you know where you’ve been!!! The last episode of the HISTORY OF ROCK!!!
1950,1960,1970,1980 are all behind us and we now settle on what will be remembered as quite possibly the last decade of brilliance for years to come!!! Join me as I go through the 90’s legends!!

September 21, 2008 Part 1

September 21, 2008 Part 2

Rock for me is a thing of joy, so what happens when I combine that joy with having a baby? An amazing freakin show, that’s what!!!! A show for my new love, with bands like New Found Glory, Ok Go, Everclear, The Ramones, and a Salute that was a long time coming!!!

September 14, 2008 Part 1

September 14, 2008 Part 2

Maximum Mike has started biting his nails as listeners begin to have new interests, ie Country, Indie, Electronic!!  So this week hes had no choice but to make this the best damn show possible!!! This week, fly with the Bees, pick up your Styx, and pour some Saliva in the Garbage!!!

September 7, 2008 Part 1

September 7, 2008 Part 2

We’ve finally reached a turning point here at Rock 4 Rookies, the  30 Week Episode Special!! Let’s celebrate with Social Distortion,  The Donnas, Bad Religion, Sabaton, and high flying, rootin tootin Salute!!! Expect nothing, get everything this week on R4R!!!

August 31, 2008 Part 1

August 31, 2008 Part 2

What do you get when you cross three decades, three cups of coffee and a wiener dog? THIS WEEKS SHOW!!!!  Everlast, Rod Stewart, Papa Roach, Rick Derringer and a beautiful salute that will have you shaking your head in wonder at my genius!!

August 24, 2008 Part 1

August 24, 2008 Part 2

After giving my Mom a preview of the show, her only comment besides the obvious "You're Adorable" was that there was too much screaming. So.The SCREAMING and NOISE Show!!!! Featuring bands like Fun Lovin Criminals, Black Stone Cherry, Coyote Shivers, and Theory of a Deadman!!!

August 17, 2008 Part 1

August 17, 2008 Part 2

“Pushing the boundaries of Rock, we find out why Rock 4 Rookies is as twisted as it is!!! Even I was weirded out by this week’s show, featuring RUSH, Alterbridge, Finger Eleven and The Beatles!!”

August 10, 2008 Part 1

August 10, 2008 Part 2

For those of us about to fly off, to spend their summers in far off wonderful places, remember, if you have rock with you, you're always home.
This week, Sprung Monkey, Snot, Usless ID and of course a Maximum Salute!!!

August 3, 2008 Part 1

August 3, 2008 Part 2

It's summer time here on Rock 4 Rookies!!!! You may have finished studying weeks ago but some of us finished last week so it's time for decompression!!! Summer chill out with Lit, Our Lady Peace, Hopeful Sinner and much more!!!
July 27, 2008 Part 1

July 27, 2008 Part 2

History Of Rock: Part 3, The 80's -> A weird and wild time to be  a rocker, Thrash Metal and New Wave began in the same year only to finish off with enormous hair!!! Nothing was the same again!! Be prepared for Bon Jovi, INXS, The Clash, and the Salute you've all been begging for!!!!

July 20, 2008 Part 1

July 20, 2008 Part 2

Return of the Core!!!! Does that mean its gonna be loud? If you turn up the volume! Is it gonna be crazy? Probably, I am! Is it gonna be heavy? Kind of.... tune in to Soil, Zebrahead, Sevendust, Bryan Adams and salute that will make most of you gag!!!!

July 13, 2008 Part 1

July 13, 2008 Part 2

Girl Special? Sort of, but different from last time!!! This week Rock 4 Rookies celebrates the women of rock!!! Get out your nails and get ready to scratch!!! <---- Pretty sexist right? Lacuna Coil, Bratmobile, Go Betty Go and many more high heels and tattoos!!!!

Special Thanks to Ananel Jonas!!!

July 6, 2008 Part 1

July 6, 2008 Part 2

The Dynamic Duo!!! Watch Maximum and Jonny go at it, head to head, guitar to guitar, bringing you the likes of Screaming Trees, 311, Audioslave and a Salute so good, it took both of them to do it!!!!

June 29, 2008 Part 1

June 29, 2008 Part 2

BACK IN THE SADDLE: You can't keep a good man down or great music off the air!!! It's time time to celebrate all things that rock in life like good friends and of course the upcoming American Independence Day!!

June 22, 2008 Part 1

June 22, 2008 Part 2

While Michael is away Jonny will play.....Prog. The complexities, the nuances, the bombast, all these combine to make music that is both intelligent emotional and highly entertaining. Featuring, Rush, Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson and many others.

June 15, 2008 Part 1

June 15, 2008 Part 2

While Michael's Away Jonny Will Play!!! Two Words, THRASH SHOW!!!!!

June 8, 2008 Part 1

June 8, 2008 Part 2

What do you do when everything's about to hit the fan? You jump the hell up!!!! This week we we get up and get busy getting down with Another Animal, Korn, My Morning Jacket, and a Salute worth using the words Golly Gee Wiz for!!!!

June 1, 2008 Part 1

June 1, 2008 Part 2

History of Rock, Part 2!!!! This week we'll take a look at the era that classic rock was born in!! Music inspired by the Vietnam war, music made to fight the disco, a decade to admire!!! Rock 4 Rookies presents: The 70's!!!!

May 25, 2008 Part 1

May 25, 2008 Part 2

Welcome back all ye who have been on a music hiatus. This is a very special 14th episode!!! Why is it so special? Its the first 14th episode!! Get ready to hear from Weezer, The Hippos, Free, and a grungetastic salute!

May 18, 2008 Part 1

May 18, 2008 Part 2

In the beginning....Maximum Mike proudly presents the first in a series of shows documenting the History of Rock. This week, the 50's and the 60's.
May 11, 2008 Part 1

May 11, 2008 Part 2

Sometimes you don't have a choice. Sometimes you don't choose the music, it chooses you. Limp with the Bizkit, Filter out the Army of Anyone, put 12 Stones on your Cake, it'll make you Def !!!
May 4, 2008 Part 1

May 4, 2008 Part 2

Why is it that rock is always about jumping up and rocking out? Can't it be about kicking back and relaxing? Just a chill show!!! The Chillax Special, Black Sabbath, The Romantics, and a couple of Heartbreakers.
April 27, 2008 Part 1

April 27, 2008 Part 2

Thirsty? How about a sip of an international Rock-a-cocktail? Hungry? Nibble our System of a Down salad!! Or just sidle on up to our buffet and have a dash of GnR, a pinch of Rage,oh, and theres plenty of Rock Dressing to go around!!!!!!
April 20, 2008 Part 1

April 20, 2008 Part 2

When the rock is coming at you at a million light years a second you have to make sure not to Blink!! Its the Passover special!!! So to celebrate were gonna listen to Useless ID, Metallica, Zebrahead, and bunch of other absolutely random bands!!!!
April 13, 2008 Part 1

April 13, 2008 Part 2

THIS WEEK: The Beastie Boys get Disturbed, join Neil Young on a Phantom Planet in The Darkness. To make a long story short, one funky show!!!
April 6, 2008 Part 1

April 6, 2008 Part 2

Back 2 Basics on Rock 4 Rookies. No tricks, no themes, no requests, just rock!!!!! Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Hendrix, Jet, Korn, and big dose of Heart!!!!!!!
March 30, 2008 Part 1

March 30, 2008 Part 2

We see them shopping, we see them laughing, we see them eating copious amounts in chocolate, this week, we'll see them rocking!!! Get an in-depth look into the minds of girls everywhere. They requested, I delivered. We'll hear from Default, Within Temptation, Bruce Springsteen, and a hell of a salute.
March 23, 2008 Part 1

March 23, 2008 Part 2

How do you become a rock star? Can you get bitten by a radioactive rock star or find a magic guitar or do you have to be born on a distant rock star planet? Or are those the recipes for the greatest superhero rock songs ever? Prepare to be saved by Drowning Pool, Five For Fighting, and The Crash Test Dummies!! Salute your heroes!!!!
March 16, 2008 Part 1

March 16, 2008 Part 2

A lot of people talk about the luck of the Irish but this week were gonna talk about the Rock of the Irish because its time to rock out with your sheleighlie out!! St. Patrick's Day special with Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphy's, and many many more. I think they're after me rocky charms!!!!!!
March 9, 2008 Part 1

March 9, 2008 Part 2

What a show!!!! But I have to warn you...there's rock music around these here parts!! Do you know how you can tell? ITS LOUD!!!! But if you've all been good boys and girls we will get a visit from the Metallica fairy, the White Snake will bring us gifts and we can develop a Simple Plan to deal with the Fall Out Boy and his Kid Rock!!!!
March 5 B-Day Special Love for rock knows no bounds except for when it comes to my wife. So in the spirit of love I'm gonna combine my passion for rock and my passion for her!! Birthday special!!! WOOHOO!!!
March 2, 2008 Part 1

March 2, 2008 Part 2

It's like electric dynamite!!!!! It's a whole new sound!! This week, toning it down a bit, will be looking at a slightly lighter side of the rock, taking a gander at New Found Glory, Wheatus, Liquid Tension Experiment, and of course a salute worth joining the ranks of rock!!!  "There's nothing you can really do to prepare to rock. Do you prepare to eat a delicious meal? Are you hungry? Then you're gonna eat it. And I'm hungry for rock 24/7,Byoch." - Jack Black
February 24, 2008 Part 1

February 24, 2008 Part 2

Sup rookies!? I've been getting great feed back from ya'll. Some in person and some on the page!! Some of you have told me that the music is too hard for you. If this is the case then your not listening hard enough. The music has so much to offer you.
This week we'll be hearing from Coheed and Cambria, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Rage Against the Machine, and maybe just maybe a little Maiden?
February 17, 2008 Part 1

February 17, 2008 Part 2

Welcome Rockers and Rocketts to the first episode of Rock4Rookies, your very own Odyssey into the world of rock music. This week we'll be hearing from bands like, Green Day, Soil, Eagles of Death Metal, Lost Prophets and many more!!
   

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