On the 73rd episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys review an article from Ultimate Classic Rock, "Who Are The Big 4 Of Hair Metal?" This Ultimate Classic Rock article identifies 4 bands as the "Big 4" of hair metal. The guys discuss this list and breakdown the qualifications of each. They then discuss other bands that could or should be on this list and what makes a "hair band." A fun topic on a polarizing term (right or wrong) for the music of that era. To Read The Ultimate Classic...
Sep 04, 2024•25 min
This week Tom & Zeus discuss the KISS songs that have become fatigued and they each give their Top 10 KISS fatigued songs. The guys love KISS and obviously their songs. However, some songs have over time become fatigued. Either they have appeared way too many time on compilation albums or have been on repeat in their setlist, especially the End Of The Road tour. They each discuss their own criteria of what makes a KISS song fatigued and then guys each give their Top 10 songs that they feel a...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 291
On the 56th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, author James Campion, review the 1977 legendary album by Rod Stewart, "Foot Loose & Fancy Free." "Foot Loose & Fancy Free" was Rod Stewart's eighth studio album. It continued Rod's 70's solo artist success. Rod's legendary vocals were in prime condition and he had tremendous band behind him. He had three guitarists, Gary Grainger, Jim Cregan and Billy Peek. His bassist was renowned sessi...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 37 min
This week Tom & Zeus welcome back SIOL Hall Of Famer, drummer and the co-author, Joey Cassata to discuss their soon to be released exciting new KISS book, "Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years Of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans." On August 26, 2024 Shout It Out Loudcast along with Joey Cassata are releasing their highly anticipated book about KISS songs. The guys discuss the book, the process, the contributors and all the other details that went into creating a one o...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 290
On the 72nd Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys discuss the recent passing of both Greg Kihn and Great White's Jack Russell. The music world lost two rock stars from the MTV era. Greg Kihn from The Greg Kihn Band, which was all over MTV in the early 1980's with the legendary video for the single "Jeopardy" and Jack Russell the great lead singer of the late 1980's "hair metal" band Great White, which had hits like "Rock Me" and "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." Tom & Zeus discuss the...
Aug 21, 2024•19 min
This week Tom & Zeus breakdown the legendary Paul Stanley choruses and then they each list their Top 10 Paul Stanley chorus KISS song. Paul Stanley writes some of the catchiest and most melodic choruses and pre-choruses in Rock 'n Roll. It's undeniable, just ask Desmond Child. As Zeus always says, if he had one person that had to write a melodic chorus that he would love he would bet his life on, it would be Paul Stanley. The guys discuss his amazing choruses and then each rank their Top Ten...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 289
On the 71st Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys discuss and rank their favorite Robert DeNiro movie roles. Robert DeNiro is considered one of the greatest actors of all time. His incredible acting range has led him to numerous acting awards and acclaim. He is definitely one of Tom & Zeus' favorite actors. The guys discuss DeNiro and then they each list their own Top 10 favorite Robert DeNiro movie roles. So here comes two words for you... Shut The F$*! Up! For all things Shou...
Aug 14, 2024•29 min
This week Tom & Zeus review the 2005 KISS DVD, "Rock The Nation Live!" KISS' "Rock The Nation Live" DVD came out in 2005 and was a live concert video of two KISS concerts, one in Washington D.C. & the other in Virginia Beach performed on July 24 and July 25, respectively from the Rock The Nation tour. The DVD featured 20 songs and some bonus features and behind the scenes segments and something called KISS Powervision, which allowed you as the viewer to select a different camera angles, ...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 288
On the 70th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, Tom reviews the three incredible concerts he recently saw, Metallica, Def Leppard, Journey & More. Tom recently saw Metallica perform at Gillette Stadium on Friday and Sunday this past week. Opening for them were Pantera, Mammoth WVH on one night and the other night saw Ice Nine Kills and Five Finger Death Punch on the bill. If that wasn't enough, Tom saw Def Leppard, Journey & The Steve Miller Band perform at Fenway Park on Monday....
Aug 07, 2024•28 min
This week Tom & Zeus discuss discuss what is a "Demon" song and then list their Top 10 "Demon" songs. We all know that Gene Simmons is the Demon. However, certain KISS songs are identified specifically as Gene "Demon" songs. What are those songs? What are the characteristics of a "Demon" song? The guys discuss this and more. They then each give their Top 10 "Demon" songs. All this and look out Ace gets political again! Make Ace Great Again!!! Ack!!! For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 287
On the 55th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, comedian and podcaster Don Jamieson, review the 1991 legendary album by Metallica, the self-titled album known as the "Black Album." The "Black Album" was Metallica's fifth studio album. It propelled Metallica from a small, but dedicated fan base to superstardom. Led by frontman, main lyricist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfied, polarizing drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist extraordinaire Kirk Hamme...
Jul 31, 2024•2 hr 19 min
This week Tom & Zeus review the 1983 pivotal album, "Lick It Up" This was KISS' 11th studio album and the 23rd KISS studio album reviewed by SIOL. Lick It Up was the first studio album from KISS without the makeup. Before the release, the band was on MTV and unmasked with MTV VJ the late great J.J. Jackson and premiered the video for Lick It Up. This was the first (and last) credited album with Vinnie Vincent as a member. First not to have Ace Frehley credited as a member. First KISS album w...
Jul 27, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 286
On the 69th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus Tom recaps his concert experience of the Foo Fighters at Fenway Park on July 21, 2024. The Foo Fighters is one of Tom's favorite bands. He was able to see them at legendary Fenway Park with his son. Tom recaps the night and the has some thoughts about this concert versus KISS' End Of The Road tour concert experience. Yes there is KISS talk! For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below: www.ShoutItOutLo...
Jul 24, 2024•16 min
This week Tom & Zeus breakdown KISS' 1993 appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show. Arsenio Hall was the coolest late-night talk show in the 1990's. KISS was in their Revenge lineup era and paid a visit to Arsenio to promote KISS Alive III. The band performed two songs from KISS Alive III, Detroit Rock City & Deuce. In between the songs, Arsenio interviewed, Gene, Paul, Bruce and Eric. The guys breakdown the appearance in SIOL fashion and discuss the Revenge lineup as well. The guys then rank...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 285
On the 68th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys list their top 3 songs from The Beatles, Cream & The Monkees. They then rank which artist had the best 3 songs. The Best 3 From 3 is a Dorm Damage segment where the guys pick bands from an era and rank their top 3 songs. This episode features bands that began in the 1960's. These three are some of the biggest bands of that era and The Beatles, Cream and The Monkees each have an incredible list of songs. The guys each pick their...
Jul 17, 2024•21 min
This week Tom & Zeus discuss KISS member, lead guitarist and the current spaceman, Tommy Thayer. This is SIOL's 6th KISS member profile. The guys discuss Tommy's KISS membership, from his early background to Black 'n Blue, to his miscellaneous roles in KISS and finally to him taking over the Spaceman role and joining the band. The guys analyze Tommy's contributions, style and impact. Yes, the guys discuss his controversial impact on the Ace Cult & KISS fans. Finally, the boys each rank t...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 284
On the 67th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys each list their favorite celebrity crushes volume 2. Throughout Loudcast history Tom & Zeus have mentioned many of their favorite beautiful female celebrities. On this episode the guys once again each create a list of their favorite celebrity crushes. The list includes women from their youth, movie stars, wrestlers, musicians and more. See who made the list, see who didn't. Find out who got compared to Nicole Bass and whose lis...
Jul 10, 2024•34 min
This week Tom & Zeus welcome former MTV & VH1 host, radio & television host and music executive, Matt Pinfield to talk about his KISStory and more. Tom & Zeus both watched Matt Pinfield in the 1990's on MTV as the guy who knew his alternative and grunge music. However, Matt is and has always been a major KISS fan. Matt tells the guys stories of how and when he got into KISS, his involvement in the KISS unplugged show, his role in KISS Second Coming DVD and his amazing one of a ki...
Jul 06, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 283
On the 54th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, Trixter, Fozzy and Kuarantine's bassist, PJ Farley review the 1981 legendary album by Journey, "Escape." Escape was Journey's first album with songwriter and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. Journey now featured their classic lineup, with legendary singer Steve Perry on vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Ross Valory on bass, Steve Smith on drums and the previously mentioned Cain on keyboard who replaced fo...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 8 min
This week Tom & Zeus review two articles posted on Ultimate Classic Rock, The Top 20 KISS Songs From The 1980's & Top 10 Songs From The 1990's. Ultimate Classic Rock loves discussing KISS. Recently they had two articles. The first article was the top 20 songs from the 1980's. Those are songs from Unmasked through Hot In The Shade. The second was the top 10 songs from the 1990's. Those songs are from three albums, Revenge through Psycho Circus. Tom & Zeus review both lists and discuss...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 282
On the 66th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys review the Loudwire article "Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums In The 1980s Part 1" Loudwire ranks the top 80 hard rock and metal albums of the 1980s. Tom and Zeus both love hard rock and metal and so when they saw this article the guys wanted to dissect this list. The guys analyze albums 80 through 61 . Another fun list to breakdown SIOL style. Here is the Loudwire article below: Loudwire: Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums Of The 1980s...
Jun 26, 2024•21 min
This week Tom & Zeus welcome legendary L.A. Guns guitarist, Tracii Guns to talk KISS and so much more in this epic conversation. Tracii Guns is a legend of the 1980's hard rock scene. From the beginning of Guns N' Roses to his finding one of the preeminent Los Angeles bands of the 1980's L.A. Guns, Tracii has seen and done it all. Tracii share his KISStory, his feelings on Paul and Gene and Tommy and Eric, his thoughts of seeing them live, their legacy and so much more. The guys then have a ...
Jun 22, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 281
On the 65th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys welcome back David LaGreca from the Busted Open Podcast & Busted Open Radio on Sirius XM to rank their favorite professional wrestlers of all time. When Tom & Zeus wanted to discuss their favorite wrestlers of all time they had to invite one of the hosts of the popular wrestling show Busted Open, David LaGreca. David is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate wrestling fans out there. The three of them each list their ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 34 min
This week Tom & Zeus review the 1994 KISS tribute album, "KISS My Ass Classic KISS Regrooved." To coincide with KISS' 20th Anniversary, the band decided to organize a tribute album featuring today's hottest rock acts. Artists like Lenny Kravitz, Anthrax, Gin Blossoms and more interpreted classic KISS songs. KISS was even able to get the biggest act of the 1990's Garth Brooks to perform "Hard Luck Woman." Some artist were pretty straight forward with their covers, while others took big chance...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 280
On the 64th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys each create their own Pearl Jam Dark Matter tour setlist. Pearl Jam has been one of Tom & Zeus' favorite bands since freshman year at Stonehill College in 1991. Pearl Jam is known for constantly switching up their setlist and mixing things up. The band is currently touring on their new album, Dark Matter. Tom & Zeus each created their own Pearl Jam setlist wishlist for this current tour. They each listed 25 songs and nothin...
Jun 12, 2024•30 min
This week Tom & Zeus welcome music journalist, television personality and the host of the "Allison Hagendorf Show", Allison Hagendorf. Allison Hagendorf was the host of the last KISS concert, which was at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2024. She interviewed the band and more throughout their New York experience during the final days of the End Of The Road Tour. Recently she just interviewed Paul Stanley, therefore she was the first and last person to interview the Starchild since the f...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 279
On the 63rd Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys discuss the mail order music clubs, Columbia House and BMG Music Service. Tom & Zeus have mentioned Columbia House & BMG before on the Shout It Out Loudcast. On this episode they discuss their origins with the music mail order club, the pros and cons and what it meant for them personally. So tune in and go back in time when you could order a Brooks & Dunn CD along with the Greg Kihn Band's greatest hits and 10 other ran...
Jun 05, 2024•18 min
This week Tom & Zeus break down the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set, Disc 4, "Live In Paris" The KISS album Destroyer was released in 1976 and is considered to be one of KISS' most legendary albums. For it's 45th anniversary, Destroyer became the first KISS album to be given the Super Deluxe Box Set treatment. Disc 4 of the Box set is a live album from the Destroyer tour on May 22, 1976 at the L'Olympia in Paris France. This is SIOL's 9th live album review. The guy's bre...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 278
On the 53rd Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, rock journalist, author and fellow Pantheon podcaster, Martin Popoff review the 1981 rock album by Rainbow, "Difficult To Cure." Rainbow and was on its third incarnation by 1981. Rainbow was still led by one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Ritchie Blackmore. SIOL favorite Don Airey was still there on keyboards as was former bassist and chief lyricist, bassist Roger Glover. However, gone w...
May 29, 2024•2 hr 9 min
This week Tom & Zeus discuss the 2017 "Gene Simmons Vault" When Gene Simmons announced he was releasing a $2,000.00 career retrospective called the Gene Simmons Vault, it made news. The Vault contains 11 discs of unreleased material from Gene Simmons from 1966 - 2016. There is over 150 unreleased songs in the Vault. The music comes on CDs in a safe like container with a Gene Simmons business man doll, a medallion, a gold plated label and an enormous gorgeous fact-filled book containing all t...
May 25, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 277
