Signals From Mars Podcast
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
Episodes
Episode 456: Greatest Guitar Albums Countdown | Best Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Guitar Albums Ever
What are the greatest guitar albums of all time in hard rock and heavy metal?
In this episode of Signals From Mars, we present a fan-voted countdown of the best guitar-driven albums ever recorded. Listeners submitted their top 10 picks based on one key idea: if you had to introduce someone to a guitar god or shredder, which album would...
Signals From Mars – Episode 455: Gus G. Interview | Steel Burner, Firewind & Ozzy Osbourne
In Episode 455 of Signals From Mars, Victor M. Ruiz interviews Gus G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy) about his latest solo album Steel Burner and his evolving approach to heavy metal songwriting.
Gus discusses his focus on concise, hard-hitting songs, stepping away from extended guitar-driven tracks in favor of tighter arrangements. ...
Signals From Mars Episode 454 – March 2026 Albums Review | Best New Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Albums 2026
Victor M. Ruiz is joined by Ed Ferguson and Jeremy Weltman to review and analyze the best new hard rock and heavy metal albums released in March 2026.
This episode of Signals From Mars delivers a deep dive into March 2026 album releases across multiple subgenres including heavy metal, thrash metal, death metal, metalcore, hard ...
Episode 453 - Jeff Wilson | Deeper Graves And Bringers Of Disease
In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor speaks with Jeff Wilson of Deeper Graves and Bringers Of Disease.
Jeff is involved in multiple projects that span different areas of heavy music, and in this conversation, he shares insight into his creative approach, how he manages multiple outlets, and what drives his consistent output. The discussion also explores the rea...
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Episode 452 – Hall Of Fame Year 2
The Signals From Mars Hall Of Fame returns for its second year—celebrating the bands that truly matter, as voted by the listeners.
In this episode, Victor is joined by Metal Dan, Brad Dahl, and Jeremy Weltman to count down the Top 10 Hall Of Fame inductees for...
Episode 451 of Signals From Mars features Radian, with all four members joining Victor for a discussion about the band, their creative process, and the energy behind what they’re doing right now. This episode is a great entry point for listeners who enjoy doom metal, stoner metal, sludge, and underground heavy music.
Rather than revealing too much, this conversation sets the stage for listeners to discover the band through their own...
In episode 450 of Signals From Mars, Victor sits down with John Corabi for a conversation that covers far more than just the usual career retrospective. This is a thoughtful, honest, and wide-ranging discussion with one of hard rock’s most distinctive voices.
John opens up about work ethic, longevity, writing music on his own terms, and the mindset that has kept him moving through every phase of his career. The discussion also touch...
Victor is joined by Jeremy Weltman and Ed Ferguson to break down a wide range of hard rock and heavy metal releases from February 2026, with the goal of keeping new music in the conversation and helping listeners discover albums that deserve more attention. This episode mixes monthly album-review staples with broader discussion about style, songwriting, production, and why supporting new rock and metal still matters.
Among the recor...
In Episode 448 of Signals From Mars, Victor M. Ruiz sits down with Mark Strigl for a conversation centered on some of the biggest talking points in hard rock and metal right now.
Without giving the interview away, this episode digs into the kind of topics that always spark strong opinions among fans: the idea of Metallica playing the Sphere, Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary and Eddfest, what it means if rock is once again gaining mome...
Guitarist Philip Shouse joins Signals From Mars to discuss his first solo EP, Side 1 and the journey that led him to finally release music under his own name.
Known for performing alongside artists such as Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, John Corabi, Accept, and the Rock N Roll Residency, Philip has spent years on stages around the world. With Side 1, he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist and shares the songs that represent his pe...
This episode is a fan-voted countdown of hard rock and heavy metal albums released in 1980.
All rankings are based on listener submissions and calculated using the same points system used in previous Signals From Mars countdown episodes.
This episode focuses purely on how the audience voted, highlighting consensus picks, surprise placements, and albums that narrowly missed the cut.
What We’re Covering
Listener-submitted Top 10 albums f...
In Episode 445, Victor sits down with Alex Skolnick for a wide-ranging conversation that digs into creativity, collaboration, and the mindset of a player who never stops evolving. From the unique chemistry behind Metal Allegiance to reflections on live performance, artistic curiosity beyond metal, and moments that defined a legendary career, this episode balances deep guitar talk with thoughtful storytelling. We talk Metal Allegian...
In Episode 444 of Signals From Mars, I’m joined by Ben and Nuno from A Wilhelm Scream for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into the mindset behind their latest album Cheap Heat, the band’s creative process, and the many layers that make up their sound and identity.
Rather than sticking to surface-level promo talk, this interview explores how the band thinks about album construction, influence, environment, collaboration, and l...
In Signals From Mars – Episode 443, I’m joined by Kat Keo of Hoaxed to talk about the band’s latest album, Death Knocks, and the evolution of their sound and lineup.
We get into the sonic jump you’ll hear on this record, the creative process behind bringing April Dimmick into the fold, how that changed what the band can do musically, and how Death Knocks came together after Two Shadows. We also dig into genre labels (hard rock / hea...
Signals From Mars – Episode 442
January 2026 Albums Review
Episode 442 kicks off the 2026 album review season.
Victor is joined by Jeremy (UK) and Ed (Kentucky) to discuss selected hard rock and heavy metal releases from January 2026. The month starts slow following the holidays, but quickly builds momentum with several notable releases across thrash, sludge, symphonic metal, traditional heavy metal, and underground death metal.
Rather...
In Episode 441 of Signals From Mars, we’re joined by Seattle heavy metal band Greyhawk to discuss their third full-length album, Warriors Of Greyhawk. Since emerging in 2018, Greyhawk has established themselves as one of the most consistently productive and road-tested bands in modern traditional heavy metal, releasing multiple EPs and full-length albums while refining their sound with each release.
This conversation focuses on proc...
Signals From Mars – Episode 440
On Episode 440 of Signals From Mars, Victor is joined by Bones and Rhea of UK heavy metal band Tailgunner to talk about their new album Midnight Blitz and the road that led them there.
The conversation explores the band’s collaboration with legendary guitarist KK Downing, how that relationship came together naturally, and what it was like having such a hands-on presence involved in shaping the album. B...
Signals From Mars – Episode 439 Fan-Voted 2025 Albums Countdown (Livestream)
In Episode 439 of Signals From Mars, Victor is joined by members of the Signals From Mars community to recap the results of the fan-voted 2025 albums countdown.
Listeners submitted their Top 10 albums of the year, the votes were tallied, and the final rankings were revealed live on air. This episode is driven entirely by the audience — no critics, no editori...
🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 438 (Livestream Recording) 🎸
Join me tonight with Jeremy and Ed as we dive into the hard rock and metal albums released in December 2025. 🤘 We’ll be breaking down the latest releases, sharing standout tracks, unexpected favorites, and a few strong opinions along the way — from established heavyweights to releases that may have flown under the radar.
Expect debate, surprises, and plenty of passionate m...
🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 437
Guest: Nathan Sadd (Struck A Nerve / Shrapnel)
In Episode 437 of Signals From Mars, host Victor welcomes guitarist Nathan Sadd, a key force behind the UK thrash band Struck A Nerve, as well as longtime member of Shrapnel.
The conversation centers on the explosive debut self-titled album from Struck A Nerve, released in late November, and how the band evolved from a casual side project into a full-thr...
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