Zinny Zan On Shotgun Messiah, Poison Plagiarism, & Reuniting With Harry Cody
Zinny Zan came to my attention on the debut Shotgun Messiah album, which I LOVE. And then in 2005 I found the Zan Clan album produced by Chris Laney, and Zinny Zan was back for me. Well, he’s back AGAIN, reunited with former Shotgun Messiah guitarist Harry Cody, and in this interview he opened up about all of that, his time with Easy Action and Poison stealing their song “We Go Rocking,” what happened with Shotgun Messiah, and could he ever see reuniting the original band. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
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@SuperGetterRobo
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I still have my Shotgun Messiah debut album sealed, it’s one of my top five favorite 80s albums and the best Shotgun Messiah album in my opinion. Zinny is fucking awesome, I’m excited to hear about his upcoming projects.
@PeterPotensMusic
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Harry Cody is back. Greatest news ever!
@darkoktobr9850
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Amazing interview. Zan’s voice is soothing to listen to. I really hope him and Harry play the US sometime soon.
@KingDonvictTheFelon
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Good interview…i never knew much about the band and this is great conversation!
@thirteenfootwaves
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
i enjoy these interviews but any chance you can upload them as podcasts (audio only). it would make them much easier to listen to.
@njgman
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Great interview! Thank you!
@benzedrine5314
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I was wondering who the Charlie in the song was! Now I will never forget Charlie… too? Two?
@MrPerkele
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Wohooo great interview 😋
@michaelsavage752
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I absolutely love Zinny's work. Can't wait for the collaboration with Harry Cody!!!
@downtownxmastree6074
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
American bands are always touring Europe. There is a way better audience there and in South America. It sucks to want live rock shows in the US now and there aren’t even venues left except in big cities 😢
@DanM-mi8oo
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Loved his story about the I Want Action plagiarism situation ripping off Easy Action’s song! I’d never heard about this story before in my life! Guru, you are the Fox News/CNN of 80’s hair metal! Thanks for all the hard hitting interviews and great questions!
@cheapguitarchannel518
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
City boy blues was epic!
@FourteenWords-n4l
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I'd Love to find out more about The Joneses.
@WaltBlankenship-e1g
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Ok im familiar with Second Coming album amd Violent New Breed i never went backwards to the 1st album I mainly stayed on thw 2nd one I love it its a masterpiece to m y ears can anyone explain the first and 3 r d records I dont recall uch from VNB or 89/90 tell me about them some one key tracks etc please
@DrumdumsOfficial
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Shotgun Messiah is in my top five favorite bands ever. The first time I heard “shout it out“ it literally changed my whole viewpoint on what music can be. Still one of the most underrated tracks ever. And I still follow Tim Skold’s career to this day. Excellent interview.
@andersson0923
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Hey Zinny! Noice is/was a great band.
@nunodarrell6606
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I thought it was Vince Neil’s Swedish cousin
@andersson0923
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Interviews like 2-4 hours on this channel usually feels like 15-30 minutes. It's probably because the great quality guests and interview technique. Anthony (I hope I got that right) have great balanced interviews without too much getting in the way when the guest is talking. I've seen interviews where the interviewer talks more about himself. Here you have the opposite on this channel.
@TheSonsofHorusx
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
The fact that Zan was the one who said NO BALLADS on the first album…in the 80s….shows pure INTEGRITY! Hell yes, it makes so much more sense why I thought this album was a perfect 10 for me 🙂 fun personal fact, I own one Vinyl album (still in wrapping too) and its Shotgun Messiahs self titled album. I had been into listening to rock and metal a bit in say 4th or 5th grade age, but I would listen to Dee sniders house of hair (which basically played what the normal rock station played) but I heard can distinctly remember hearing Heartbreak Boulevard for the first time and it being a huge HOLY SHIT moment for me. Then when I discovered their first album it put that album to shame for me 🙂 Zinny man you're awesome, sorry I never checked out your solo stuff. I'll start with the 05 album you guys are speaking highly of. Cant wait to hear what you and one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Cody, come up with
@gunnarjordan6980
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
What song of Easy Action did Poison steal? I can’t find any link the Guru posted 🤷
@erinphillips8944
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Awesome interview ❤
@jeremylauer2939
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
So damn pumped to hear that Harry Cody is back. He's such a unique and original guitar virtuoso.
@griffshark
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Always loved Shptgun Messiah, Zinny seems a very likeable guy. excited for the Zan/Cody!!
@lafuiteenvideo
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I bought the first Shotgun Messiah record back in the days and adored it.
Later bought the first Zan Clan album and it kicked my ass.
BUT I knew very little about Zinny Zan. Almost nothing in fact.
Thanks to Anthony, I am discovering a wonderful human being and it's such a pleasure listening to him.
@Sirdamienfrost
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Awesome interview.
At this stage, you can only top yourself by interviewing Chris Stann (Stanley of Life Sex & Death)
@ZenHiker1970
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
My favorite channel by far!
@mutantIX
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Was very cool… had no idea hes from Sweden,, i love skold… i love the 1st album… skold wont play stuff because of Cody here in LA..weve talked… i love skolds accomplishments. best to you and looking forward !! love you all !!
@derekmcgowanmusic
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
This is so awesome! Thank you for this interview. I’ve been a diehard fan since 1992, Zinny is a LEGEND!
@parasite-slayer
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
Damn, Just went to iTunes and discovered I have missed out on a SM album! Not for long though! : )
@jackmeahoff-r2t
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 am
I always thought the name 'Shotgun Messiah' was cheesy and cliche. I told my friend that and she said they're from Sweden and said no wonder.
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