RadioBypass Podcast

Ralph Rasmussen
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RadioBypass is a rock discovery and celebration platform featuring artist interviews, curated weekly music showcases, and genre spotlight programming celebrating rock’s past, present, and future. Hosted by Ralph Rasmussen, RadioBypass highlights new music from legendary artists, emerging hard-rock bands, and the songs that continue to shape the genre. From in-depth interviews to specialty programs and weekly showcases, we deliver rock that DESERVES to be heard. More than a show, RadioBypass is a destination for listeners passionate about authentic rock music and a platform supporting artists across the spectrum of rock and roll.

  1. 10h ago

    RadioBypass Episode 438 – The Boyzz, Survivor + New Rock and Roll

    RadioBypass brings you the best in Rock and Roll music past, present and future, and Episode 438 is packed with Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard! We kick things off by celebrating two legendary Chicago bands — The Boyzz and Survivor — as they prepare to be inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame. We reach back to the one and only album from The Boyzz for “Too Wild To Tame,” followed by “Somewhere In America” from Survivor's self-titled debut album. Then we turn the spotlight to some recent and upcoming RadioBypass interview guests. We have music from Wicked and Courtney Gains, whose interviews are available now, plus Phil Soussan and Christian Love, whose conversations with RadioBypass are coming your way soon. And, as always, we're digging for the new music you need to hear! This week we have BRAND NEW Rock and Roll from Wicked, Courtney Gains, Mike Mostert with Eric Gales, Led By Vultures, Roy Coston, Foghat, Asia, and Crashing Wayward. Plus, we wrap things up with music from Dangerous Toys and Doug Aldrich. Turn it up and discover something new! SONGLIST The Boyzz – Too Wild To Tame Survivor – Somewhere In America Wicked – Teen Riot Courtney Gains – Blues In My Blood Phil Soussan – Nobody's Fool Christian Love – Thrown Out Mike Mostert (with Eric Gales) – Fire Led By Vultures – Below The Clouds Of Jupiter Roy Coston – Six String Sermon Foghat – It Hurts Me Too (Live) Asia – Arcadia Crashing Wayward – Brass Coffin Dangerous Toys – That Dog Doug Aldrich – Face Down RadioBypass – celebrating Rock and Roll past, present and future and delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard.

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    RadioBypass Interview: Courtney Gains | Liberation Day & His Life in Music

    Courtney Gains joins RadioBypass! You may know Courtney Gains from an extensive acting career that includes Children of the Corn, Back to the Future, Can't Buy Me Love, The 'Burbs, Memphis Belle and many more films and television appearances. But Courtney also has a long history as a musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist — and that's the side of his story we're exploring on RadioBypass. Courtney joins us to talk about his musical journey, from his early days in the Los Angeles music scene through the different projects and collaborations that have helped shape him as an artist. We also dig into his brand-new album, Liberation Day, the stories and inspiration behind the music, and where Courtney is headed next. Along the way, Courtney shares stories about the beginnings of both his acting and musical careers, the relationship between those two creative worlds, and a life spent making music while building a career that most people know from the screen. And stick around after the conversation because we're going to hear two songs from Liberation Day! First up is “Slip Away,” personally selected by Courtney for RadioBypass listeners, followed by the album's title track, “Liberation Day.” If you know Courtney Gains the actor, here's your chance to discover Courtney Gains the musician — and hear the music for yourself. ???? Discover new music. Support great artists. Keep Rock Alive! RadioBypass — Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard. #CourtneyGains #LiberationDay #RadioBypass #RockAndRoll #NewMusic #MusicInterview

  3. 6d ago ·  Video

    RadioBypass Interview: Chad Michael (WICKED) | Go Rebel

    WICKED vocalist Chad Michael joins RadioBypass to talk about the band’s story and their new album, Go Rebel! WICKED is a high-energy Rock and Roll band from New York, formed by brothers Chad Michael and Danny Martin, along with lead guitarist Scotty V and drummer Gunnar Coston. Blending the spirit and attitude of classic hard rock and heavy metal with a modern edge, WICKED has been building its audience on the road while sharing stages with artists including Raven, Vicious Rumors, Buckcherry, Ace Frehley and Metal Allegiance. RadioBypass host Ralph Rasmussen first caught WICKED live during NAMM 2025, and now Chad joins us for his first RadioBypass interview to tell the story of the band and take us inside their sophomore album, Go Rebel. We talk about how WICKED came together, Chad's musical journey with his brother Danny, the band's influences, and what living the Rock and Roll lifestyle means to them today. Chad also takes us inside Go Rebel, the meaning and attitude behind the album, working with Grammy-winning engineer Ignacio Molino, and the band's single “Bones.” And we're not just talking about the music. Stick around because we'll also crank up a couple of songs from Go Rebel! If you're a fan of hard rock, heavy metal, guitar-driven music, or you're simply looking to discover a band carrying Rock and Roll forward, meet WICKED and vocalist Chad Michael on this episode of RadioBypass. ???? RadioBypass — celebrating Rock and Roll past, present and future and delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard. Featuring: WICKED • Chad Michael • Go Rebel • “Bones” • New Rock Music • Hard Rock • Rock and Roll

  4. Sep 19

    RadioBypass Episode 437 – New Rock from Wicked, KISS, Green Lung & More

    Welcome to RadioBypass Episode 437! This week we're bringing you another packed show filled with Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard, combining brand-new music from established artists and rising bands with some favorites from across the world of Rock and Roll. We've got NEW music from Drop The Star, Wicked, Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends, Black Sunday, Cicadastone, Stahlecker, Green Lung, KISS, Girish And The Chronicles, and Pieces Of Molly. We kick things off with Goodbye June and “See Where The Night Goes.” The band is in Sacramento tonight, September 19, performing at The Starlet Room at Harlow's, so if you're in Northern California, here's your reminder to get out and support live Rock and Roll! We also get you ready for two upcoming RadioBypass interviews. You'll hear “Go Rebel,” the title track from the new Wicked album, ahead of our conversation with lead singer Chad Michael, premiering Sunday, September 20 at noon Pacific. Then we crank up “Fear The Boogie” from Courtney Gains. Our conversation with Courtney arrives Wednesday, September 23. Elsewhere in the show, we celebrate Lita Ford's birthday with “Devil In My Head,” hear the new 2026 remix of the KISS classic “Hard Luck Woman,” and close things out with Alice Cooper and “You And Me.” Turn it up and discover something new! RadioBypass Episode 437 Songlist: Goodbye June – See Where The Night Goes Drop The Star – Serial Thriller Wicked – Go Rebel Courtney Gains – Fear The Boogie Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends – Tyranny Of Tone Lita Ford – Devil In My Head Black Sunday – Wear The Crown Cicadastone – Draw The Line Stahlecker – Into The Sun Green Lung – Dance To The Grave KISS – Hard Luck Woman (2026 Remix) Girish And The Chronicles – Disintegrate Pieces Of Molly – Skinwalker Alice Cooper – You And Me RadioBypass – celebrating Rock and Roll past, present and future, and delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard.

  5. Sep 13

    RadioBypass Episode 436 – Remembering 9/11 at 25 + NEW Rock and Roll

    Welcome to RadioBypass Episode 436, bringing you the best in Rock and Roll music past, present and future — and Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard! This week, we have brand-new music from Storm Force, Unite The States Project, Saxon, CoreLeoni, Courtney Gains, Erinn Alissa, and Led By Vultures. We also take time to remember. September 12th marks the birthday of legendary Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. We celebrate his life and extraordinary musical legacy with two live Rush performances, including “The Spirit Of Radio” from Exit... Stage Left and their cover of “Summertime Blues” from R30. This week also marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We remember the lives lost and a day that forever changed the world through four songs inspired by or connected to 9/11: Jim Peterik and Johnny Van Zant's “The Day America Cried,” Bon Jovi's “Undivided,” Tesla's “Heaven Nine Eleven,” and Testament's “The Evil Has Landed.” Then we turn our attention back to the music of today with another dose of NEW Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard, featuring Storm Force, Unite The States Project, Saxon, CoreLeoni, Courtney Gaines, Erinn Alissa, and Led By Vultures. Finally, we close out Episode 436 with The Joe Perry Project and a birthday shoutout to Aerosmith guitar legend Joe Perry, who celebrated his birthday on September 10th. Past, present and future. Legends we remember, artists we celebrate, and new music waiting to be discovered. Turn it up and discover something new! RADIOBYPASS EPISODE 436 SONGLIST: Rush – The Spirit Of Radio Rush – Summertime Blues Jim Peterik and Johnny Van Zant – The Day America Cried Bon Jovi – Undivided Tesla – Heaven Nine Eleven Testament – The Evil Has Landed Storm Force – Anti Social Media Unite The States Project – Dr Weasel Saxon – Gods Of Thunder CoreLeoni – Generation Rock Courtney Gains – Liberation Day Erinn Alissa – What You Didn't Say Led By Vultures – Straight To The Bottom The Joe Perry Project – Listen To The Rock RadioBypass – celebrating Rock and Roll past, present and future and delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard.

  6. Sep 6

    RadioBypass Episode 435 – New Rock from Airborne, Spread Eagle, Tesla, Accept & More

    Welcome to RadioBypass Episode 435 — bringing you Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard! This week, we’ve got another packed show featuring brand-new Rock and Roll from established favorites, rising bands, and artists you may be discovering for the very first time. We have NEW music from Airborne, Spread Eagle, The Exiles, Tesla, Shogun Mojo, KuF, Accept, Stormbringer, and OG8. We also go Now & Then with Spread Eagle, pairing their new music with “Thru These Eyes” from their killer 1990 debut album, and we crank up music from AC/DC and Toque. We begin this week’s show by remembering ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed away on August 17. We celebrate his incredible contribution to Rock and Roll with two ZZ Top classics, “Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers” and “Heard It On The X.” From legendary bands to new releases and artists that deserve a much bigger audience, it’s another journey through Rock and Roll past, present, and future. RadioBypass Episode 435 Songlist: ZZ Top – Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers ZZ Top – Heard It On The X Airborne – Send Me To Rock 'N' Roll Heaven AC/DC – Problem Child Spread Eagle – Pushed To The Limit Spread Eagle – Thru These Eyes The Exiles – Friend Tesla – Night Moves Toque – Never Enough (For You) Shogun Mojo – Under The Gun KuF – I'm Not Dead Accept – Losers And Winners Stormbringer – Dirt And Bone OG8 – Finish Line Discover New Music • Support Great Artists • Keep Rock Alive! RadioBypass — celebrating Rock and Roll past, present, and future and bringing you Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard.

  7. Aug 30 ·  Video

    RadioBypass Interview: Todd Kerns | Triumph, Toque, Slash & The Conspirators

    Todd Kerns joins RadioBypass for an in-depth conversation covering Triumph, Toque, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Minefield, Heroes & Monsters, Black Sonic Pearls, and an incredible Rock and Roll life! This conversation has been a couple of years in the making. Mutual friend Mitch Perry first introduced Todd and RadioBypass host Ralph Rasmussen, and Todd and Ralph talked then about getting together for a RadioBypass interview. It took a little longer than planned—but considering everything happening in Todd's musical world right now, the timing couldn't have been much better. One of the biggest topics is Triumph. Todd takes us inside his experience joining Rik Emmett and Gil Moore for the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour, something he describes as among the most surreal experiences of his career. Growing up in Canada with Triumph's music in his DNA makes being part of the band's return especially meaningful. Todd talks about stepping into the role originally held by Mike Levine while still bringing his own personality to the stage, working alongside Phil X and Brent Fitz, recreating those classic Triumph songs live, and the unforgettable moment when Rik Emmett asked him to sing “Fight the Good Fight.” With a second leg of the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour announced, Todd also discusses what might change when the band heads back out and some of the Triumph music he'd love to tackle.  We also dive into Toque, Todd's celebration of Canadian Rock and Roll with longtime musical partner Brent Fitz. Todd tells us how the band began, what Canadian rock means to him, and the story behind “Fighters,” which RadioBypass named one of our Top 11 Singles of 2025. Todd shares the meaning behind “Fighters,” the unexpected hockey story that inspired one of its lyrics, and what's happening now with Toque—including their brand-new single “This Isn't Over.” The conversation also takes us through Minefield, Heroes & Monsters, Blackbird Angels, Todd's collaborations with Black Sonic Pearls, the changing music business, why being a frontman has helped him become a better sideman, and why saying “yes” has played such an important role throughout his career. And before we wrap up, Todd gives us some exciting news about Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators: The next SMKC album is coming in 2027 Todd says a new single should arrive before the end of 2026 And the band plans to embark on a world tour in 2027 Then we do what RadioBypass does best—turn up the music! Toque – Fighters One of the RadioBypass Top 11 Singles of 2025 Toque – This Isn't Over The brand-new Toque single, personally selected by Todd Kerns for RadioBypass. There was still plenty left to talk about when we reached the end—and Todd himself suggested a “Part Two.” We think that's a pretty good idea! Turn it up and enjoy our conversation with Todd Kerns! RadioBypass – celebrating rock past, present and future... delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard!

  8. Aug 30

    RadioBypass Episode 434 – Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard

    Welcome to Episode 434 of RadioBypass! This week we're bringing you another hour of Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard, with brand-new music from Lee Richards and Friends, Wildfire, Flotsam and Jetsam, Phil Soussan, Night Ranger, Cactus, Angel Down, Wicked, and Christian Love! We kick things off with Triumph's "Ordinary Man" before turning things over to Todd Kerns on lead vocals and bass with Heroes And Monsters and "Locked and Loaded." There's a reason we're starting there — tomorrow on RadioBypass, we'll be releasing our brand-new interview with Todd Kerns! Todd joins us for a great conversation about his career, the music he's making today, and his connection to Triumph and the Rock & Roll Machine tour. We also take some time to remember the legendary Dolly Parton. Although the world knew Dolly primarily as a country music icon, her music, personality, songwriting, and influence transcended genres. When she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly famously questioned whether she belonged there — and then decided to make a Rock and Roll album! We'll hear Dolly talk about that journey before cranking up "Bygones" from her 2023 album Rockstar, an original Dolly composition featuring Nikki Sixx and John 5 of Mötley Crüe along with Rob Halford of Judas Priest. From there, we get right back to the mission of RadioBypass with new Rock and Roll music from Lee Richards and Friends, Wildfire, Flotsam and Jetsam, Phil Soussan, Night Ranger, Cactus, Angel Down, Wicked, and Christian Love, plus King Kobra! Turn it up and discover some Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard! RadioBypass Episode 434 Song List Triumph – Ordinary Man Heroes And Monsters – Locked and Loaded Dolly Parton – Bygones Lee Richards and Friends – Faithless Wildfire – Sweet Sensation Flotsam and Jetsam – The Edge Of Nowhere Phil Soussan – Fading Out Night Ranger – Wasted Time Cactus – Tail Dragger King Kobra – Turn Up The Good Times Angel Down – Hooked Wicked – Bones Christian Love – Hold Me Again

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RadioBypass is a rock discovery and celebration platform featuring artist interviews, curated weekly music showcases, and genre spotlight programming celebrating rock’s past, present, and future. Hosted by Ralph Rasmussen, RadioBypass highlights new music from legendary artists, emerging hard-rock bands, and the songs that continue to shape the genre. From in-depth interviews to specialty programs and weekly showcases, we deliver rock that DESERVES to be heard. More than a show, RadioBypass is a destination for listeners passionate about authentic rock music and a platform supporting artists across the spectrum of rock and roll.

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  • Creator
    Ralph Rasmussen
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 RadioBypass Podcast
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