The Heavy Hooks Show

Ollie Winiberg
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS
  • MONTHLY

The Heavy Hooks show with Ollie Winiberg is the hub for both new and iconic rock, metal and everything in between. Each week Ollie will chat to someone who is renowned in the world of heavy music to inspire your love of rock. Whether it’s a band member, festival organiser or an A&R scout, Ollie will ask the questions that never get asked to give you the answers you deserve. Intro & outro theme by Charlie Griffiths. Powered by Music Gateway.

Episodes

  1. 03/06/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two Episode 12 with John Myung

    Ollie chat with Dream Theaters bassist, John Myung!

    28 min
  2. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two Episode 11 with Mike Portnoy

    05/02/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two Episode 11 with Mike Portnoy

    Ollie welcomes drummer Mike Portnoy (WineryDogs, Sons of Apollo, Dream Theater, Liquid Tensions Experiment and more....) to the Heavy Hooks Show!

    24 min
  3. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 6 with Simon Phillips

    29/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 6 with Simon Phillips

    Protocol and ex-Toto drummer, Simon Phillips joins Ollie to talk about his career. Simon has drummed for Jeff Beck, The Who, Judas Priest, Nik Kershaw, Joe Satriani and many more. He talks about his time in Toto, the history of heavy metal, his biggest Spinal Tap moment, trialling for AC/DC and whether or not the opportunity is now easier for people to become musicians than it was in a time before the internet.

    29 min
  4. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 7 with Plini

    29/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 7 with Plini

    Australian guitar sensation, Plini, joins Ollie to talk about his career. From being voted the best guitarist in prog rock to being endorsed by Steve Vai. Plini has celebrated millions of streams world wide and he opens up about his journey through the music industry whilst giving some fantastic advice for aspiring musicians.

    19 min
  5. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 8 with Doug Helvering

    29/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 8 with Doug Helvering

    With over 260,000 subscribers on YouTube, Doug Helvering has become an internet sensation just from releasing reaction videos to rock, metal and everything in between. During his video's Doug dissects music and educates his audience as to what he is hearing. Having reacted to bands like Tool, Metallica and Slipknot, Ollie wanted to get to know the legend that is, Doug Helvering.

    23 min
  6. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 9 with Floor Jansen

    29/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 9 with Floor Jansen

    Nightwish lead singer, Floor Jansen, chats to Ollie about her solo work, the future of Nightwish, being branded as "female fronted" and being the inspiration behind the name of a new species of Beetle (not Beatle!)

    21 min
  7. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 10 with John Petrucci

    29/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 10 with John Petrucci

    Ollie chats to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci.

    26 min
  8. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 5 with Charlie Griffiths

    25/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 5 with Charlie Griffiths

    Haken guitarist, Charlie Griffiths, tells Ollie all about his newest solo album "tiktaalika", covering Spinal Tap on Cruise to the Edge, creating (arguably) the worlds first ever palaeontology-based rock and metal album and Haken.

    20 min
  9. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 4 with Brendan Brown (Wheatus)

    25/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 4 with Brendan Brown (Wheatus)

    From Teenage Dirtbag to roast dinners. Wheatus Frontman Brendan Brown covers (almost) everything with Ollie.

    30 min
  10. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 3 with Herman Li

    25/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 3 with Herman Li

    DragonForce guitarist, Herman Li, joins Ollie to talk about the success of the band, the next studio album, how music genre's hit differently, that they are unsigned and the future of DragonForce.

    23 min
  11. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 2 with Nic Collinc

    25/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 2 with Nic Collinc

    Better Strangers drummer Nic Collins joins Ollie to talk about the band, his friendship with Taylor Hawkins, drumming for Genesis and what it's really like being the son of, arguably, the most famous drummer in the world...Phil Collins.

    27 min
  12. The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 1 with James Labrie

    10/01/2023

    The Heavy Hooks Show Season Two - Episode 1 with James Labrie

    The Dream Theater front man joins Ollie Winiberg for a cheeky chat on the first episode of Season 2! James talks about winning a Grammy (and that you get fined for selling it!), his newest solo project, his picture with Mike Portnoy, advice for unsigned musicians, the power of the internet.. look just everything, ok? James and Ollie cover everything! Enjoy!

    31 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

The Heavy Hooks show with Ollie Winiberg is the hub for both new and iconic rock, metal and everything in between. Each week Ollie will chat to someone who is renowned in the world of heavy music to inspire your love of rock. Whether it’s a band member, festival organiser or an A&R scout, Ollie will ask the questions that never get asked to give you the answers you deserve. Intro & outro theme by Charlie Griffiths. Powered by Music Gateway.

Information

  • Creator
    Ollie Winiberg
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ollie Winiberg 2023
  • Show Website
    The Heavy Hooks Show