This week, I’m joined by guest curator Jon Loree, drummer for Tantric, to build the ultimate hard rock road trip playlist—20 songs engineered for open highways, long nights, and heavy rotation.

Some of these tracks are built around life on the road; others earn their place through sheer propulsion. From driving riffs and massive hooks to adrenaline-charged anthems that make mile markers disappear, this playlist is designed to keep the engine running and the volume cranked.

Whether you’re crossing state lines or just looking for an excuse