Signals From Mars Podcast

Victor M. Ruiz
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Signals From Mars has been broadcasting hard rock and heavy metal since 2009 — and the conversation is still going. Every episode is a chance to find something. Maybe it's a band you've never heard of before. Maybe it's a band you've always known about but never got around to checking out. Or maybe it's a band you loved years ago, lost track of, and needed someone to remind you why they mattered. The show covers artist interviews, free-flowing music discussions, monthly album reviews, yearly album countdowns, band countdowns, and our own Signals From Mars Hall of Fame. No clickbait. No politics. No scripted questions. Just honest conversations about music that matters — new, old, and everything in between. Hosted by Victor M. Ruiz. Visit us at signalsfrommars.com Visit us at www.signalsfrommars.com. Linktr.ee/signalsfrommars patreon.com/signalsfrommars

  1. Ronnie James Dio Albums Countdown

    16 uur geleden

    Ronnie James Dio Albums Countdown

    Episode 465 of Signals From Mars features the Ronnie James Dio Albums Countdown, a fan-voted ranking built around the albums that defined one of the greatest voices in hard rock and heavy metal. Victor is joined by Metal Dan and Brad Dahl to go through voter picks from across Ronnie James Dio's career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, and Dio. The countdown covers the records that fans still argue about, return to, and connect with decades later, from fantasy-driven Rainbow classics to the rebirth of Black Sabbath with Dio, the rise of the Dio solo band, and the later albums that continue to divide and surprise listeners. This episode looks at the fan vote, the albums that made the list, the eras that connected the most, and the reasons certain records still matter. The conversation touches on Ronnie James Dio's vocals, Vivian Campbell, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, Craig Goldy, Cozy Powell, Ritchie Blackmore, Martin Birch, classic album covers, MTV-era videos, live memories, and the lasting impact of songs connected to Holy Diver, Heaven And Hell, Mob Rules, Rainbow Rising, The Last In Line, Sacred Heart, Dream Evil, Dehumanizer, and more. This episode is for fans of Ronnie James Dio, classic heavy metal, hard rock, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio solo albums, album rankings, music history, and fan-voted countdowns. Keywords: Ronnie James Dio Albums Countdown, Ronnie James Dio, Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Elf, Holy Diver, Mob Rules, Heaven And Hell, The Last In Line, heavy metal podcast, hard rock podcast, Signals From Mars Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Ronnie James Dio Website: https://ronniejamesdio.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_CV5Tm8DM5zIRhzsqf53PA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ronniejamesdio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/OfficialRJDio Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    1 u 33 m
  2. April May 2026 Albums Review

    26 jun

    April May 2026 Albums Review

    April May 2026 Albums Review

    1 u 54 m
  3. Spread Eagle 2026

    18 jun

    Spread Eagle 2026

    Signals From Mars Episode 463 features Victor M. Ruiz with Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle for a hard rock and heavy metal interview about New York City street metal, WSOU, The Brutal Divine, Subway To The Stars, Open To The Public, Ray West, UFO, Pete Way, touring, production, bass playing, and real live performance. Keywords: Spread Eagle interview, Rob De Luca interview, Spread Eagle podcast, The Brutal Divine, Subway To The Stars, Open To The Public, Scratch Like A Cat, Broken City, Flat Earth Vultures, Ant Farm, NYC street metal, New York hard rock, WSOU, UFO bassist, hard rock podcast, heavy metal podcast, Signals From Mars. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Rob De Luca And Spread Eagle Spread Eagle Website: https://spreadeagle.us/ Spread Eagle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpreadEagleBand Spread Eagle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spreadeaglenyc/ Spread Eagle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spreadeaglenyc/ Spread Eagle X / Twitter: https://x.com/spreadeaglenyc Spread Eagle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spreadeaglenyc Rob De Luca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robdelucabass/ Rob De Luca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob_deluca_bass/ Rob De Luca X / Twitter: https://x.com/RobDeLucaBass Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    43 min.
  4. Voivod 2026

    12 jun

    Voivod 2026

    You’re right. Here’s a safer version at 2,126 characters, leaving plenty of room under RSS.com’s 4,000-character limit. Based on the transcript. Signals From Mars Episode 462 features Victor’s interview with Michel “Away” Langevin of Voivod, the Canadian progressive metal, thrash metal, sci-fi metal, avant-garde metal, and experimental heavy metal pioneers. This episode focuses on Voivod’s Symphonique, the band’s orchestral live album, and the creative process behind bringing Voivod’s futuristic, dystopian, cosmic sound into a symphony orchestra setting. Away discusses how Voivod adapted its unique rhythms, progressive arrangements, heavy metal energy, and science fiction atmosphere for orchestra while keeping the band’s identity intact. The conversation explores Symphonique, the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, conductor Dina Gilbert, orchestral metal, symphonic metal, Quebec metal, Canadian metal, sci-fi soundtracks, dystopian music, and the continued evolution of one of metal’s most original bands. Fans of Voivod, Michel Away Langevin, Nothingface, Dimension Hatröss, Killing Technology, Synchro Anarchy, The Wake, Morgöth Tales, Astronomy Domine, progressive thrash, classic metal, and forward-thinking heavy music will find a focused interview about creativity, reinvention, live performance, and Voivod’s future. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Michel “Away” Langevin And Voivod Website: https://www.voivod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Voivod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voivodofficial/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/voivodofficial Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    38 min.
  5. 1980s Albums Countdown

    5 jun

    1980s Albums Countdown

    Episode 461 of Signals From Mars features a fan-voted 1980s Albums Countdown, ranking the greatest hard rock and heavy metal albums of the entire decade. Victor M. Ruiz breaks down listener votes for the best 80s albums, covering classic hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, glam metal, NWOBHM, arena rock, and legendary records that shaped rock and metal history. This music discussion explores the albums, bands, producers, labels, and fan debates that defined the 1980s. The countdown includes iconic records from the biggest names in rock and metal, while also examining how votes were split across multiple albums, how certain bands dominated the decade, and why choosing only ten albums from the 80s is nearly impossible. If you love 1980s hard rock, 80s heavy metal, classic metal albums, album rankings, fan-voted countdowns, and deep music discussion, this episode is for you. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    1 u 24 m
  6. John Bush 2026

    29 mei

    John Bush 2026

    John Bush returns to Signals From Mars for Episode 460 to discuss Armored Saint in 2026, the new album Emotion Factory Reset, Punching The Sky, Dave Prichard, Jeff Duncan, Bob Nalbandian, Anthrax-era songs, Category 7, Metal Blade Records, touring, videos, songwriting, and the legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected voices. Victor and John dig into how Armored Saint balances classic heavy metal, hard rock, groove, melody, hooks, and modern production without losing the identity that has defined the band since March Of The Saint, Delirious Nomad, Raising Fear, Symbol Of Salvation, La Raza, Win Hands Down, Punching The Sky, and now Emotion Factory Reset. The conversation also explores the impact of Dave Prichard on Armored Saint’s DNA, why Jeff Duncan deserves full recognition as part of the band’s history, how technology changed music videos and recording, John revisiting his Anthrax material with Category 7, and what fans can expect from Armored Saint live in 2026. If you are a fan of John Bush, Armored Saint, Anthrax, Category 7, Metal Blade Records, classic heavy metal, hard rock interviews, metal podcasts, or deep conversations about music history, this episode is for you. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For John Bush And Armored Saint Website: https://www.armoredsaint.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearmoredsaint/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1fBMlCNDWP0XfBO88WoxA X / Twitter: https://x.com/thearmoredsaint Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    33 min.
  7. Gozu

    22 mei

    Gozu

    Verified Gozu VI / Marc Gaffney details from the transcript and current public sources. Gozu VI is listed as a May 15, 2026 release via Blacklight Media / Metal Blade, and Marc Gaffney is identified as Gozu’s singer/guitarist. ([Blacklight Media][1]) Episode 459 of Signals From Mars features Victor M. Ruiz in conversation with Marc Gaffney of Boston heavy rock, stoner rock, fuzz rock, and metal band Gozu. Marc discusses the making of Gozu VI, the band’s sixth full-length album, and the creative path behind its heavy riffs, soulful melodies, deep grooves, guitar tones, hooks, lyrics, and emotional songwriting. This Marc Gaffney interview explores Gozu’s mix of stoner metal, doom rock, classic rock, fuzz, groove, melody, and honest hard rock energy without giving away the full conversation. Victor and Marc talk about musical influences, the Boston and New England rock scene, songwriting chemistry, album production, touring, song titles, wrestling references, vinyl-era music discovery, and why music remains a form of therapy, escape, and connection. If you are into Gozu, Gozu VI, Marc Gaffney, Boston stoner rock, heavy rock interviews, fuzz rock, doom metal, hard rock podcasts, heavy metal podcasts, Blacklight Media, Metal Blade Records, or deep conversations about rock and metal culture, this episode is for you. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Marc Gaffney Of Gozu Website: https://gozuband.boston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gozu_band_boston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOZU666/ Bandcamp: https://gozu.bandcamp.com Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records: https://www.blacklightmediarecords.com/gozu/ Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    57 min.
  8. Elder

    15 mei

    Elder

    Episode 458 of Signals From Mars features Victor M. Ruiz in conversation with Nick DiSalvo of Elder. In this interview, Nick discusses Elder’s evolution from the band’s early Meteor City era to their new album Through Zero. The conversation explores Elder’s heavy psychedelic rock sound, progressive songwriting, long-form songs, doom and stoner rock roots, Massachusetts upbringing, life in Europe, creative control, independent labels, vinyl culture, production, mixing, and the band’s connection with fans. This episode is for listeners searching for an Elder interview, Nick DiSalvo interview, Through Zero interview, heavy psychedelic rock podcast, progressive rock podcast, stoner rock podcast, doom metal podcast, hard rock podcast, heavy metal podcast, rock interview, metal interview, underground rock, vinyl records, independent labels, and modern heavy music that rewards repeat listening. Fans of Elder, Through Zero, Lore, Reflections Of A Floating World, Omens, Innate Passage, heavy psych, progressive rock, doom, stoner rock, and atmospheric riff-driven music will enjoy this conversation about songwriting, sound, growth, and artistic identity. Thank you to my Patrons for all of their support Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean Richmond You can become a Patron for as little as $2 a month. Go to https://patreon.com/signalsfrommars Social Media Links For Nick DiSalvo / Elder Website: https://beholdtheelder.com/ Bandcamp: https://beholdtheelder.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elderband/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elderofficial/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/beholdtheelder Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1687IqXRdWmbRshgn194tT Social Media Links For Signals From Mars YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/ X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signalsfrommars Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars Follow, like and share!

    37 min.
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Signals From Mars has been broadcasting hard rock and heavy metal since 2009 — and the conversation is still going. Every episode is a chance to find something. Maybe it's a band you've never heard of before. Maybe it's a band you've always known about but never got around to checking out. Or maybe it's a band you loved years ago, lost track of, and needed someone to remind you why they mattered. The show covers artist interviews, free-flowing music discussions, monthly album reviews, yearly album countdowns, band countdowns, and our own Signals From Mars Hall of Fame. No clickbait. No politics. No scripted questions. Just honest conversations about music that matters — new, old, and everything in between. Hosted by Victor M. Ruiz. Visit us at signalsfrommars.com Visit us at www.signalsfrommars.com. Linktr.ee/signalsfrommars patreon.com/signalsfrommars

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  • Maker
    Victor M. Ruiz
  • Jaren actief
    2010 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    468
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    © 2009 Signals From Mars. All Rights Reserved. Victor M. Ruiz.
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