We're back to cover all the latest in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're talking about this week! Dee Snider blasted bands who wait too long to retire, saying that they often lose their passion and energy for performing. Glenn Hughes, who was once considered for the lead singer position in Van Halen, talked about his admiration for the band and their music. Van Halen announced a new compilation album, "The Collection II," which will focus on their studio albums w...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 541
July may be over but KISSmas isn't as we time travel to another dimension with Alternate KISStory. Imagine, if you will, KISStory playing out differently. Imagine that certain albums were never released. Imagine the original band splitting up at a different time; and the subsequent solo efforts. Imagine certain replacement members never entering the picture and a reunion tour happening at a completely different time. Imagine a reunion album being released in a different era. It's interesting to ...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 540
We're back to talk all the latest and weirdest in the rock world with Geekwire for the week of 08.02.23! Here's a look at the stories we're covering this week. Nuno Bettencourt apologizes to Richard Fortus: "I need to keep my f***ing mouth shut." Phil Lewis takes a swipe at Nikki Sixx. Nikki Sixx: There will be no setlist changes for Mötley Crüe's upcoming U.S. shows. Rock City Machine Company debut album is awesome. Dolly Parton's video for cover of Queen's "We Are The Champions/We Will Rock Yo...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 539
We continue KISSmas in July with a trip back to 1975 in Cadillac, Michigan! Bill Barnett was a member of the Cadillac High School football team and was at ground zero for one of the most unique moments in KISStory as KISS visited Cadillac, Michigan. If you're unfamiliar with the history, we'll quickly bring you up to speed. The 1974 Cadillac High School football team was in a slump. To motivate the team, assistant coach Jim Neff started playing KISS music in the weight room and locker room. To t...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 538
While KISSmas in July is still in effect, there's a lot of rock news still out there to cover with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week. Creed is planning a 2024 tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album Human Clay. Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares says that venues taking a cut of artists' merchandise sales is making it harder for bands to survive. Sammy Hagar says there will never be a Van Halen reunion. Over 30 artists have been announced for the 2024 Monster...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 537
We're kicking off KISSmas in July with an unforgettable guest that's got loads of entertaining stories as we present Storytime with Diamond Tim! Diamond Tim is a Nashville native that grew up as the stepson of the city's longtime sheriff, Fate Thomas. Between his insatiable fandom for KISS and his connections to the city leader, Tim was able to get access to KISS in many different ways over the years. From his first concert in Nashville during 1979's 'Dynasty' tour to hanging backstage with the ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 536
We're back with all the latest and greatest happenings in the rock world with the latest edition of Geekwire! Here's a summary of what we're covering this week! Nuno Bettencourt talks about Extreme's new album, "Six." Twisted Sister's 40th-anniversary expanded edition of "Under The Blade" will include an album of early covers. Ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discusses why he didn't play guitar on Hear 'N Aid's "Stars." Former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch quits Resist & Bite, joins Bad Mar...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 535
We're back this week to dive deep into the discography of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. Specifically, we'll be exploring their albums released between 1969 and 1973, picking our favorite and least favorite songs from each. Led Zeppelin, the iconic rock band formed in 1968, released their self-titled debut album in 1969. The album featured a diverse range of rock and blues-influenced tracks, showcasing the band's talent and establishing their unique sound. The album op...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 534
We're back to cover all the current news happening in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a rundown of what's being covered this week. A morbid, yet entertaining, article on rock stars last meals was recently released. We go over some of the more interesting items. Richie Sambora, former member of Bon Jovi, reveals he has not been approached about rejoining the band. Adam Bomb performs "Firehouse" on Tommy Thayer's guitar during a KISS soundcheck, creating a unique moment. KISS adds more shows ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 533
We're back to give your ears a bunch of rock goodness with Fresh Blood! While we all love our old favorites, they aren't getting any younger. For rock to survive, we have to look towards the future and that's exactly what we set out to do with the Fresh Blood series. We've got 10 new(ish) bands for you to chew on this week and we think you'll find some stuff you love. Chris brings new tracks from Fortune Child, Formosa, Hot Breath, Gin Annie, and The Defiants. Aaron is serving up new tunes from ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 532
We're back to bring you up to speed on all the pertinent news happening in the rock world with Geekwire! Steel Panther drew mixed reactions from rock fans and musicians with their recent audition on America's Got Talent. We share our thoughts on this move. Bob Rock claims he drew praise from both Jack White and Jimmy Page for the St. Anger album. We mull over the mental state of all parties involved. Deep Purple's Roger Glover has put the kibosh on the recent rumors of a Richie Blackmore return ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 531
We return this week with our conversation with guitarist Klaus Eichstadt of Ugly Kid Joe! Chris & Aaron ventured to the Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis to see the bill of Ugly Kid Joe, Fozzy, and Pistols at Dawn. Before the show, Klaus was kind enough to welcome them (along with friend Voltage Junkie Photography) onto the tour bus for long-form conversation about the history of the band! With the help of Decibel Geek listeners, Chris and Aaron asked Klaus numerous questions about the history of ...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 530
We've been on vacation but didn't want to leave you hanging so this week you're getting Geekwire Live from Indy! While preparing for their upcoming in-person interview with Klaus from Ugly Kid Joe (coming soon), Chris and Aaron (and their wives) were hanging at a house in Indianapolis along with friends "Metal" Mike Gahafer of Voltage Junkie photography as well the world famous Mooger Fooger (as well as Mrs. Fooger). With drinks flowing and fun being had, the guys decided to break out the digita...
May 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 529
We're back to discuss all the weird and wild happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Aerosmith's upcoming farewell tour with The Black Crows is making news due to it's pricing. For a paltry $400, you can attend the show and sit on a bar stool with a blocked view. We share our thoughts on this bargain of the century. Elvis Presley, apparently, was more than aware of KISS in the 1970's and had a penchant for Ace Frehley's guitar playing. We discuss this interesting anecdote. Iron Maiden is sui...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 528
This week we're joined by Jason McMaster to discuss the making of the 1989 self-titled debut from Dangerous Toys! As per usua with our Albums Unleashed episodes, we dig into many facets of this album as well as the circumstances around it. In this long-form discussion, Jason gives us the origin story of Dangerous Toys including how changes with his serious gig with progressive thrash band Watchtower would lead to him to moonlight with cover bands. One of these cover bands would turn into Dangero...
May 11, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 527
We're back discuss all the recent happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire for the first week of May 2023! Motley Crue just continues to be in the news. This time, it's a combination of their Facebook admin battling it out with fans and the band performing "live" at the NFL Draft ceremonies in Kansas City. We cover a triple-shot of Alice Cooper news including stories on his upcoming studio album, deluxe treatments of two of his classic-era albums, and the setlist for his current 'Too...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 526
We're back to fill your ears with some killer rock n' roll goodness with the Radio Sucks Radio Show! If you're sick of hearing the same damn 50 songs on FM radio, tune into this episode and get turned onto some tunes that'll blow all of that outta the water! Aaron Camaro comes to the table with awesome tracks from Deraps, Hurtsmile, Towers of London, Dome, and Rock City Machine Company. Chris counters with killer cuts from Lost Hearts, Blackwood, Elegant Weapons, Haunt, and Danko Jones. It's an ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 525
We're back to discuss all the happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! The drama in the Motley Crue camp just continues to heat up. Between Mick Mars' lawsuit, Nikki Sixx's disparaging response, Carmine Appice getting into the action, and the potential for new music from the band, there's a lot to cover. We share our take on this situation. KISS' End of the Road tour continues to roll on but not without some speed bumps. In a recent show, Gene Simmons had to take a seat during the b...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 525
It's been a while since we interacted with you directly but that changes this week as we invite you to Ask Us Anything! We put out the call for questions from our beloved listeners and you all came through in spades! In this question and answer session we get into some ROCKNPOD memories, discuss favorite/least favorite moments in the podcast's history, share particular concert memories, and much more. Additionally, we get into some of our favorite releases by classic bands, favorite newer bands,...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 523
We're back with all the latest happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Tragically, one person died and several were injured at a recent Morbid Angel show outside of Chicago. We discuss this sad situation and are sending good vibes to the people affected. Chris recently ventured to the theater to see the Neil Bogart biopic 'Spinning Gold.' Did it accurately portray Neil and the Casablanca Records story? Was it a mess of factual inaccuracies? Above all else, was it worth a watch? Chr...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 522
We're back, along with special guest Courtney Cronin-Dold, to recap all the recent happenings in Nashville with our ROCKNPOD Recap! ROCKNPOD Weekend took place March 17-19 in Music City. It all started Friday with the Rare Hare Pre-Party concert at The Wash at Eastside Bowl. Hosted by Courtney and Don Jamieson, the show features loads of great performances by Eric Martin, Steve Blaze, Stevie Rachelle, Jason McMaster and MANY more! We share our memories of the show as well as what stood out to us...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 521
We're back this week for some rock and metal trivia as Chris takes on 3 opponents for Beat the Geek Week! Recorded just before ROCKNPOD (recap episode coming next week), Aaron returns as your favorite game show host. We welcome challengers Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni, LC from Cobras & Fire, and The Mooger Fooger himself! Did Chris defend his throne and lay waste to the competition? Or, had expo planning turned his brain to mush; resulting in a severe beatdown from the challengers? You'll have to...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 520
We're back with all the intriguing news of the rock and metal worlds with Geekwire! We start things off with our very own Aaron Camaro who has now become famous in the KISS fandom world. Listen to the the show to find out why! Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan recently recalled the experience of having a young Metallica open for his boss back in 1986. Imagine having to follow that! Mr. Big has finally announced the touring drummer for their upcoming tour. Surprise, we were both wrong in ...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 519
We return this week with a bunch of musical greatness for your ears with Fresh Blood! We've got 10 bands that have incredible material that you (most likely) haven't heard. This week Chris brings great tunes from Spidergawd, Girish and the Chronicles, Twister, Brake Loose, and Spyder Byte. Aaron is serving up great tracks from Fuzzbubble, Seasons of the Wolf, Spirit Adrift, Drew Cagle & The Reputation, and Cross Eyed Lover. It's an hour-plus of awesome rock music for you. If you dig it, give...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 533
We're back to discuss all the current happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! We start with a double-shot of Megadeth-related news as the band proper will be joined by former guitarist Marty Friedman at their upcoming Budokan show in Tokyo. On a less-positive note, former guitarist Jeff Young didn't hold back in his opinion of Dave Mustaine's current talent level. We share our thoughts on both of these stories. KISS manager Doc McGhee had a very awkward exchange in an interview rec...
Feb 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 517
This week we're doing something a little different. Aaron Camaro takes the mic to give you a full rundown of ROCKNPOD Weekend coming up next month in Nashville! Chris has been hard at work with the team getting everything in place for what promises to be the biggest ROCKNPOD yet. Over 40 podcasts from across the globe will be in attendance as well as over 50 celebrity guests, over 50 vendors, and tons more. Additionally, there will be several awesome concerts and events taking place throughout t...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 516
We're back to break down all the current rock and metal news with Geekwire! After many years of pleading, Ugly Kid Joe are finally doing a stateside tour. KISS manager Doc McGhee recently appeared on Podcast Rock City for a long interview about the upcoming plans for finishing out the End of the Road tour. We share our reactions to his comments. Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper have announced a co-headlining tour for this year. We share our thoughts on the pairing as well as on the size of the venues...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 515
We're back with a great talk with a great guest as comedian Craig Gass joins us for The Best & Worst of Guns N Roses! Formed on the Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N Roses quickly ascended to the top of the rock world with their debut album 'Appetite for Destruction.' Along with the success would come controversy as the band truly lived the rock star lifestyle. The combustible mix of attitude, agression, talent, and addiction made the band stand out from their peers. Even their stripped down look...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 514
We're back to cover all the current rock and metal news happenings with Geekwire! Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck recently passed away and a huge outpouring of tributes from the music world ensued. We share our thoughts and memories of Jeff Beck. Alternatively, former Stryper bassist Tim Gaines posted a controversial post on Beck's final destination. The post angered many across social media, including Chris. We go over his comments and share our reactions to it. Current Great White front man Bret...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
We're back this week to take a look at the year that was with our Best of 2022 episode! As we tend to say every year, if you think rock is dead, you're not looking hard enough. There were a ton of great releases in 2022 and we're each gonna highlight our top 10. 2022 saw the release of new records by old favorites including Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Korn, GWAR, Halestorm, and many others. Did they make our lists? You'll have to listen to find out. Other great releases came out from you...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 512
