New York guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Whitesnake and Trans Siberian Orchestra. Joel is also well-known for his work with: Cher, Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner, Accept, his annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, recording projects like Revolution Saints, Iconic, viral collaboration videos with the likes of Dino Jelusick, Arnel Pineda, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and his acoustic shows with Brandon Gibbs. Exhibiting a knack for music education, he has also been a frequent columnist for Guitar World Magazine, taught at Musician’s Institute, Rockstars of Tomorrow, Guitar Workshop Plus and often been a counselor at Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Over the years, Joel has released 3 instrumental solo albums and 3 critically acclaimed albums with his side project Joel Hoekstra's 13! Most recently he was the guest guitarist on Dancing with the Stars (Hair Metal Episode) and played with Cher at her Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction and the SNL 50 Homecoming Concert.

We chat about Joel's new record "From the Fade", scheduled for release February 27, 2026. Pre-order the album here: https://ffm.bio/fromthefadelalbum

Vinny's unique, powerful drumming is marked not by his performances with a single group, but by his flawless musical contributions to an extensive list of rock and roll icons like Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, Heaven & Hell, Rick Derringer, John Lennon and more!

A consummate performer and drummer, Vinny also is a brilliant clinician, performing clinics and master classes all across the globe as well as making appearances in films and television.

He has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums and CDs including many multi-platinum records. Touring the world for over 2 decades resulted in selling millions of records!

Vinny's drumming can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including Wayne's World 2, Heavy Metal, Iron Eagle and Bedazzled. Vinny, the author of drum instruction book "Rock Steady" and DVD "Hard Rock Drumming Techniques" has performed incredible powerhouse drum clinics around the globe also. Numerous books have been written about Black Sabbath and Dio with the authors always mentioning Vinny's unique powerful drumming style!

"I would like to mention some of the boys that got my drumming blood flowing......John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, Mitch Mitchell......Thanks!"

Mike Mangini is more than just a drummer—he’s a living legend behind the kit:

• For 13 years, Mike was the drummer for DREAM THEATER – Progressive metal giants and GRAMMY® winners
• Former Extreme and Steve Vai Drummer – A master of both groove and shred
• World Record Holder – Once held 5 WFD World’s Fastest Drummer records
• Berklee Professor – Former educator shaping the next generation of elite players
• Solo Artist & Innovator – Author, clinician, and drumming thought leader

We dive into Mike’s wild ride through fame, failure, faith, and ferocity behind the drums. Check out his new band "MONOLITH" here: https://www.youtube.com/@realmonolithband

and view notes and the full video episode here:

https://www.accesskevin.com/mike-mangini-joins-all-access-live-with-kevin-rankin/