Robert Fleischman on Journey, Vinnie Vincent & Emotional Atlas

In this episode of Metal Mayhem ROC, we sit down with Robert Fleischman, former vocalist for Journey and Vinnie Vincent Invasion to discuss his legendary career, the creation of Journey’s classic hit Wheel in the Sky, and his brand-new solo album Emotional Atlas. From behind-the-scenes stories with Steve Perry, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons to his reflections on Vinnie Vincent, Mark Slaughter, and the infamous "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" video, this interview is packed with rock history, deep insights, and never-before-heard stories. 🌟 Major Highlights in This Episode: ✔️ The making of Emotional Atlas – A deeply personal album inspired by love & loss ✔️ Transitioning into ambient & electronic music – Why he left traditional rock behind ✔️ Writing Wheel in the Sky & shaping Journey’s sound ✔️ The Untold Truth Behind Being Replaced by Steve Perry ✔️ Joining Vinnie Vincent Invasion & the legal battles that followed ✔️ The controversy over Boyz Are Gonna Rock – Lip-syncing scandal & fallout ✔️ Candid thoughts on Vinnie Vincent, Mark Slaughter, and the music industry 🎧 Listen now & join the discussion! ________________________________________ ⏰ YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Robert Fleishman 00:24 Emotional Atlas: The story behind the album 02:19 Personal loss & inspiration 04:39 Venturing into ambient & electronic music 05:46 Album artwork & design 08:45 Musical style & influences 10:49 Emotional Atlas album tracks commentary 23:18 Journey tenure: Reshaping their sound & being replaced by Steve Perry 29:05 Co-writing Wheel In The Sky & other Infinity album songs 32:33 Introducing Journey to Roy Thomas Baker, touring with Journey in 1977 38:13 Joining Vinnie Vincent Invasion, recording & legal battles 43:48 Reflections on Vinnie Vincent Invasion self-titled album 46:19 The controversial Boyz Are Gonna Rock video & perspective on Vinnie Vincent 52:06 Robert’s relationship with Mark Slaughter, encounters with Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons ________________________________________ 📢 Connect with Metal Mayhem ROC! 🌐 Website: https://metalmayhemroc.com/ 📺 YouTube:    / @metalmayhemroc1851   🤘 Facebook Group:   / metalmayhemroc   📸 Instagram:   / metalmayhemroc   🐦 Twitter (X):   / metalmayhemroc   🛒 Merch: http://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com 📻 Metal Devastation Radio: https://metaldevastationradio.com/ 🎙️ Pantheon Podcasts: http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ ________________________________________ 🎸 Connect with Robert Fleischman! 🌐 Website: https://www.robertfleishman.com 📘 Facebook:   / robert.fleishman3   📸 Instagram:   / fleishmanrobert.art.music