Axecaliber

WITR 89.7FM

Modern Music and More



AXECALIBER
Lead-Guitar Dominated Heavy Rock With Clean, Dynamic Vocals and Strong, Song Compositions
Music Radio Show

All the world's best new rock artists in:
  • Classic, Progressive, Power, Melodic, Technical, Neoclassical, Heavy-Metal
  • Classic, Progressive, Melodic Hard-Rock
  • Heavy-Guitar Stoner and Retro Rock
  • Blues Rock, Southern Rock and Jam Bands
  • Lead-Guitar Instrumentals


  • Where: 89.7FM Rochester, NY or on the Internet at http://www.WITR.RIT.EDU
  • When: Every Tuesday evening, 8 - 10pm (eastern)
  • Riffmaster of Ceremonies: Big Electric Geno


Generations Underground is a proud sponsor and underwriter to "Axecaliber" on . We are constantly striving to promote new music. If you are a band or label who wish to receive radio airplay and support, send your cd/promo packets to:

Generations Underground
P.O. Box 16303
Rochester, NY 14616


The "Axecaliber" radio show features the latest import releases from all over the Earth like Japan and Europe, including the UK and Sweden. It's a big part of our wordly character and offers the listener a unique preview of top-dollar cd's. A great way for the enthusiastic music collector to discover new cd's.

"Axecaliber" prides itself in the promotion of the undiscovered heavyrock artist. The integrity kept is one that upholds an uncompromising attitude towards the talents of the musicians while keeping the music heavy. The term "heavyrock" associates the lead-guitar as the ultimate instrument of power, passion and precision. Sheer brilliance in guitar riffs and solos are held in the highest order. Equally important are the many elite and dynamic vocal personas found in this rising, new musical arena. It's the guitar work wizardry that brings together the musical genres of rock, metal, blues, and progressive to form "heavyrock"...the sound for the new millenium.

Big Electric Geno is the self-proclaimed guru and music officianado of heavyrock music. With over 30 years of pioneering in the heavyrock underground, he is able to bring to the airwaves an endless list of great songs and artists from yesterday and today. Come share in the wealth! Join in for a captivating flow of entertaining rock music!! If you wish to contact Geno while on air, you may do so at the request line number (585)475-2271 during show hours or feel free to email.


Current Song Play List (Prior Show):
  • JUDAS PRIEST - Nostradamus
  • THE TREWS - Hold Me In Your Arms
  • ERIC SARDINAS - As The Crow Flies
  • THE MIGHTY ORQ - Set Me Free
  • GOAT MOTOR - Badlands
  • JAY JESSE JOHNSON - Demons
  • BUDDY WHITTINGTON - Second Banana
  • THE FORCE - All That I Want
  • DEJA VU - Metal Head
  • GAIA EPICUS - Iron Curtain
  • VENDETTA - Lost Cause
  • DECOY - Make A Stand
  • OLIVER WHITE GROUP - You Love Me
  • PAGAN'S MIND - Spirit Starcruiser
  • BMZ - Polishing The Crystal
  • STONERIDER - Shut My Mouth
  • ADRENALINE FACTOR - Wrong #
  • P-A-U-L - You Pulled The Trigger
Current Top 10 Featured CD Releases
  1. JAY JESSE JOHNSON - I've Got An Ax To Grind
  2. THE TREWS - No Time For Later
  3. GOAT MOTOR - S/T
  4. THE FORCE - Voodoo Cock's Revenge
  5. DEJA VU - Decibel Disease
  6. PAGAN'S MIND - God's Creation
  7. ERIC SARDINAS - & Big Motor
  8. BUDDY WHITTINGTON - S/T
  9. FIREWIND - Premonition
  10. OLIVER WHITE GROUP - Control
    Axecaliber Special Feature Showcase Presentation:

    Axecaliber's 2-hour new music broadcast on occasion will highlight extremely important new music in the realm of quality, heavy-guitar rock. Amongst the showcasing can be: new artist spotlight, new cd release spotlight, heavyrock legends, cd-library discographies, artist interviews, radio requests, special themes and more. Here's the next Special Feature Showcase Presentation on AXECALIBER:

    *NEW FOR SUMMER 2008* 4 hours of AXECALIBER related guitar-rock music!!! 8-9pm: "RAISED ON ROCK" - A comprehensive, chronological showcase of deep album cuts that defined heavyrock music as to what it is today, but never received the true recognition they deserved for their respected greatness! Covering all eras of hard rock and heavy metal from the '70's thru the present! We'll exploit these masterful rock gems from our favorite albums we grew up with and remember . . . some of which are cult favorites, epic anthems, or genuine hits that major media tragically ignored! Join in and (re)discover the beauty of music beacause you were RAISED ON ROCK . . . just like me!!! 9-11pm: "AXECALIBER" - Two hours of brand, new Lead-Guitar Dominated Heavyrock Music! New bands, artists, songs and albums showcasing the best in contemporary, guitar-rock music! 11pm-12am: The "ROCK MACHINE" keeps on rollin' . . . Block sets of bands and cd's that further allow you to experience "the best new bands and cd's" in rock today by hearing 3 songs in a row from each artist/cd! We're keeping rock music alive!!!!