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We're back this week with our long-awaited Best of 2023 episode and there's a lot for you to wrap your ears around. In a time that many seem all-too-thrilled to declare the death of a genre, there was an increasing number of great albums and songs released in 2023. Plenty of new material from veteran artists was released in 2023 including albums by The Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Overkill, Dokken, Halestorm, Prong, Metallica, Metal Church, Extreme among others. Lots of newer bands were forging their own path last year with new music such as Rock City Machine Co, Ravenstine, Seven Ravens, Iron Void, Crown Lands, Fortune Child and more. Other notable releases for 2023 including music from Marvelous 3, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Halestorm. Did any of these albums make our lists? You'll have to listen to find out. Chris and Aaron each count down their Top 10 releases from the year that was 2023. We hope you enjoy and share YOUR choices in the comments! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family

We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news from the rock world with Geekwire! This week's a doozy so strap in! BRUCE KULICK Says KISS Did Not Honor And Respect 'Kisstory' At Final Concert PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN Is Not Interested In Leading New Version Of KISS ACE FREHLEY To Work On 'Origins Vol. 3' After Release Of '10,000 Volts' Album ACE FREHLEY 'Got Along Famously' With VINNIE VINCENT At Last Year's CREATURES FEST Vinnie Vincent charging annual fee for his ‘Euphoria’ Facebook group starting on February 1st Ex-SAIGON KICK Singer MATT KRAMER Blasts Former Bandmates Over Upcoming Anniversary Tour; JASON BIELER Fires Back Alcatrazz members say “F*** You**” to former singer Graham Bonnet and his girlfriend ROSS THE BOSS On His Creative Relationship With JOEY DEMAIO: People Called Us 'The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Metal Songwriting PEARL JAM's New Album Will Be 'A Lot Heavier Than You'd Expect' DAVID ELLEFSON On Scandal That Led To His Latest Exit From MEGADETH: 'When You Bare It All

As we finish preparations for our Best of 2023 episode, this week we bring you the best in rock trivia with Beat the Geek Week! If you are unfamiliar with Beat the Geek, it's the game show that goes to 11! Aaron Camaro brings the knowledge and personality of a master host. This time, Chris goes up against our friends Al Horta (Blackspinner's Circle/Be Cool or Be Podcast Out) and Ray Coon (Dawn of the Rising). Will they dethrone the Geek or go down in flames? You'll have to listen to find out! Additionally, the tables get turned in a round of Reverse Beat the Geek as Aaron takes on our friend Metal Mike (Voltage Junkie). Chris goes the extra mile and includes an Ugly Kid Joe round! Who will win this brain busting challenge? Listen and find out! Play along at home and let us know how many YOU got right! We hope you enjoy Beat the Geek Week and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow o

We're back to finish off 2023 with all the relevant rock news with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time! First KISS Avatar Show Scheduled for 2027 Ace Frehley Believes He Will Get Paid for Use of 'Spaceman' Makeup in KISS Avatars KISS Nearly Launched an NBC Cartoon in 1979 Ugly Kid Joe Bassist Cordell Crockett in Praise of Michael Anthony SLIPKNOT, KORN and NICKELBACK Namechecked in Rand Paul's Report on Wasteful Government Spending Sebastian Bach on Potential SKID ROW Reunion: 'I Don't Understand Why We Never Tried' Working with a Therapist Would TESLA's Frank Hannon Be Open to One-Off Reunion With Tommy Skeoch and Troy Luccetta? He Responds The Metallica & Nirvana Apartment Buildings All that and, of course, the Camaro segment where we celebrate album anniversaries and remember those that we've lost. We've had a blast with you in 2023 and look forward to much more in 2024. Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 12.29.23 and SHARE with a friend Decibel Geek is

We're back to give you a Rock n Roll party for your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio Show! We've got ten awesome songs by ten awesome artists for you today; none of which you'll hear on the radio. Aaron's bringing great tracks for you from Lost Circus, Jetboy, Ugly Kid Joe, Dizzy Lane, and Stevie Rachelle. It's an awesome mix of classic and new rock and metal to sing your teeth into. Chris dishes out killer audio from Dixie Dragster, Invaded, Ravenstine, Gun, and Floerence Black. It's an awesome selection of tunes all released in 2023! Some definite contenders for the upcoming Best of 2023 episode! What songs this week did you like the best? Let us know in the comments section below! We hope you enjoy the Radio Sucks Radio Show and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to th

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're talking about this time! KISS: New era, plans to continue as avatars. Dee Snider: KISS farewell tour, says they're done when they see the bodies in the coffins. Puddle of Mudd: Wes Scantlin considering country record. Wolfgang Van Halen: Stoked about Sammy Hagar's 2024 tour. Mick Mars: Right choice not to have John Corabi sing on solo album. Aerosmith: Dream On surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify. Def Leppard and Journey announce 2024 stadium tour with Heart, Cheap Trick and Steve Miller Band. Ozzy Osbourne: Open to making a new song with AI-generated Randy Rhoads? All that and album anniversaries, rock stars we're remembering (including two big losses), and upcoming albums we're excited about. There's a lot to cover and we want to hear YOUR thoughts in the comments! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 12.12.23 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of

This week we look back to a time when the music industry was, mostly, run through a handful of record labels. With big money to be made, record companies such as Capitol, Epic, Columbia, and Atlantic wielded a lot of power. Buyouts were happening such as in the case of Polygram acquiring Casablanca Records which would result in a very in-flux KISS winding up on Mercury Records. Smaller labels, while limited financially, were successful at times due to scouting new talent and breaking it. This circumstance would lead labels such as Elektra, Metal Blade, and Megaforce to be on the ground floor of some legendary careers and genres. In this discussion, we discuss all of these record labels, many of the notable artists that inhabited their rosters, how they stacked up in the rock world, and much more. The era we're focusing on this time is 1980-1984.  Was the rule and oversight of the early 80's music industry a good thing? Is today's wide open musical climate a better thing for artists? Let us know what YOU think

With this week marking the end of KISS as a touring entity, we thought we'd serve up a Torpedo Dudes 4 All! This is Decibel Geek's KISS-exclusive podcast and there's plenty to discuss!   KISS recently had to cancel shows in Ottawa, Toronto, and Knoxville due to Paul Stanley contracting the flu. The band got back on track for Indianapolis and is moving forward with the final dates. Between the Ottawa and Toronto cancellations a tragic car accident/explosion made news as a possible terror attack. How does this (potentially) relate to KISS? Listen to find out.   As the band prepares for this weekend's final shows at Madison Square Garden, we discuss our thoughts on the current lineup, how we got to our opinions, and the multiple KISS-themed doings in NYC this week. Activities discussed include the NYC KISS takeover and, of course, the shows themselves.   It was confirmed recently that no ex-members, including Bruce Kulick, will be guesting at the shows. Will there be any surprises or shakeups for these landmark

We're back to discuss all the latest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week: A Kurt Cobain cigarette pack is going up for auction. Sammy Hagar invites David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to join him on his 2024 tour. Gene Simmons is "sad and angry" about Ace Frehley and Peter Criss' absence from Kiss' upcoming tour. Judas Priest announce their "Invincible" tour. Steven Adler says Vince Neil's voice is "rock and roll gold." Geddy Lee says Rush used to do a lot of cocaine to keep their energy up. Alice Cooper's official book, "Starring Alice Cooper," is due out in May 2024. Jack Russell and Tracii Guns announce collaborative album, "Medusa." We reflect on our memories of the passings of Eric Carr and Freddie Mercury. All that as well as notable album anniversaries, rock stars we're remembering, and upcoming albums to get excited about. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Co

It's been a long time but we're backed to serve up some great, loud goodness with the Radio Sucks Radio Show! This week Aaron is bringing great tracks from Marvelous 3, Spirit Adrift, Andy Taylor, Chris Catalyst, and The Coyote Stylite. Additionally, we discuss the recent Marvelous 3 reunion shows and potential future plans. Chris is sharing cool tracks from Rock City Machine Company, Freakshow, Thundermother, Brother Cane, and Riley's LA Guns. The guys also discuss the RCMC album, Freakshow's recent addition of bassist Rik Fox, and more. It's a fun mix of rock music and discussion to help you through your day. We hope you enjoy the Radio Sucks Radio Show and SHARE with a friend! Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn

We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're covering this time: JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says MIKE PORTNOY Didn't Tell Him He Was Rejoining DREAM THEATER: 'I'm Pissed Off At' Him L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Was 'Very Shocked' To Hear About STEVE RILEY's Passing: 'We Were Never Truly Friends' THE ROLLING STONES' 'Hackney Diamonds' Tops U.K. Album Chart THE BEATLES Announce Release Date For Last Song, 'Now And Then' GODSMACK Is 'Talking About' Covering LED ZEPPELIN And PINK FLOYD On Upcoming 'Stripped-Down' U.S. Tour JOEY BELLADONNA To Sing National Anthem At KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Game: 'Maybe TAYLOR SWIFT Will Be There' PHIL COLLEN Doesn't Think DEF LEPPARD's Story Is 'Interesting' Enough For Proper Biopic: 'It's Been Done' MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS's First-Ever Solo Single To Arrive On Halloween SHARON OSBOURNE Calls NIKKI SIXX An 'A**hole', Says She Doesn't Believe OZZY's Ant-Snorting Story All that and album anniversaries

This week Aaron hangs out with Ray and Iggy from Dawn of the Rising during their recent trip to Nashville. The guys were in town to attend the Josie Awards at The Grand Ole Opry where they were nominated for Rock Group of the Year. Chris was attending to an family matter at the time but Aaron got to sit down with the guys to talk about numerous topics including the band, future plans/recordings, the awards show, and tons more. Additionally, you'll get a special round of Beat the Geek for good measure! We'll return soon with a brand new Geekwire but, in the meantime, hope you enjoy this fun chat. Enjoy! More on Dawn of the Rising can be found at https://dawnoftherisingmusic.com/ Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber!

We're back with the latest, greatest, and weirdest in rock and metal news with Geekwire! Here are the stories we're covering this week! Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne have an assisted-suicide pact. Some serious drama in the Pretty Boy Floyd camp (yes, there is one). Roger Waters yelled at an audience at a recent concert. Pantera's "Vulgar Display of Power" album cover behind the scenes story. The top-selling rock and metal artists for concert ticket sales. Graham Bonnet was once approached about joining Black Sabbath. Metallica, AC/DC, and Judas Priest performed at the Power Trip Festival. Judas Priest will release their new album, "Invincible Shield," in March 2024. Dave Mustaine doesn't know when Kiko Loureiro will return to Megadeth. Mitch Malloy sang the U.S. National Anthem at the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals. Rich Ward has had lots of bad interactions with famous musicians over the years. All that and rock album anniversaries, notable rock star death anniversaries, and albums

We're back with a new edition of Brushes With Greatness! This time, our friend bassist Rik Fox (Steeler/Freakshow) joins us to share some of his run-ins with the famous/infamous. If you didn't already know, Rik was a part of the 1970's New York rock scene as well as the 80's Sunset Strip heyday. Additionally, time spent working in the film industry made it even more likely to have run-ins with well-known people on a regular basis. In this discussion, Rik Fox shares his brushes with greatness. From his days as a fan through his days in the industry, you'll get stories of interaction with David Lee Roth, Sam Kinison, Eric Carr, Ronnie James Dio, Pat Thrall, and many others. It's a fun conversation that we think you're gonna really dig. Rik is the new bassist in Freakshow; a band featuring Ronnie Borchert, Carlos Cavazo, and Stet Howland. Get full info on Freakshow at https://www.facebook.com/Freakshow2023 We hope you enjoy Brushes With Greatness and SHARE with a friend! Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe i

We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and weirdest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week: Live Nation ends artist merchandise cuts at clubs around the country. Steve Brown says Trixter will "never" reunite with Mark "Gus" Scott. Ace Frehley completes mixing eight songs for his next solo album. Ozzy Osbourne wants to record a new studio album in 2024. Dave Mustaine speaks out about his acrimonious relationship with some of his former Megadeth bandmates. Mike Muir falls off stage while singing "You Can't Bring Me Down" at Suicidal Tendencies concert in California. Vince Neil's concert at the Oklahoma State Fair was cut short after a shooting in the crowd. Gavin Rossdale explains why it's taken Bush three decades to release greatest-hits album. Don Dokken speaks out about his relationship with his former bandmate, George Lynch. Stryper plans to return to their "pop metal" sound on a "few" songs on their next studio album. Jann Wenner ousted

We're back to serve you up a special slab of great new rock and metal tunes from killer new artists with Fresh Blood! In this edition, Chris is delivering great tracks from The Sunset Drip, Iron Void, Midnight Vice, The Lazys, and Samarkind. All five tracks are killer and run the gamut of the genres. Aaron's bringing you excellent new tracks from Seven Ravens, Roadwolf, The Cold Stares, Wanted, and The Gems. It's a great collection of tunes to discover. If you hear something you like, be sure to support the artists through purchasing albums, merch, following them on social media, and watching for them on tour near you. The future of rock depends on YOU! We hope you enjoy Fresh Blood for September of 2023 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stit

We're back with another look at the weird, wild, and wonderful world of rock with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're focusing on this week! Nuno Bettencourt says Extreme had three albums' worth of material to choose from for their new album, Six. Steven Tyler has sustained vocal cord damage and Aerosmith has postponed several shows on their farewell tour. Stephen Pearcy of Ratt says he would take the following albums to a desert island..... Chad Kroeger says he will no longer talk about the hate for Nickelback. Blue Ridge Rock Festival has canceled weekend performances due to "severe weather." Freddie Mercury's piano from Bohemian Rhapsody sells at auction for a ton of dough. The Rolling Stones announce Hackney Diamonds, their first studio album in 18 years and release a great video. A signed Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy album sleeve sells at auction for big bucks. Sebastian Bach doesn't have a problem with Paul Stanley using backing tapes during live shows; just with everyone else. All

We're back to discuss the second half of the Led Zeppelin discography as we pick our Best & Worst tracks from each album. Led Zeppelin's career from 1974-1982 was a period of great success, with the band releasing some of their most iconic albums, including Physical Graffiti, Presence, and In Through the Out Door. They also toured extensively during this time, playing to sold-out crowds around the world. However, the band's success was not without its challenges. In 1977, drummer John Bonham died suddenly, leaving the band devastated. They eventually regrouped and released one more album, Coda, in 1982, but they never fully recovered from Bonham's death. The band disbanded in 1980. In this episode we each pick what we think is the best song and worst song from each album during this period. Will we agree? Will we argue? You'll have to listen to find out! Let us know what YOUR best and worst songs are for each of these albums in the comments section! We hope you enjoy The Best & Worst of Led Zeppelin Part 2 an

We're back to discuss all the weird, wild, and wonderful stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're covering. Ronnie Younkins will perform with KIX at their final concert. Metallica now holds the highest single-show attendance record at SoFi Stadium. Sebastian Bach thinks "American Idol"-style shows are terrible. Nevada Governor wants AC/DC to play the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Lou Gramm says Foreigner's exclusion from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is based on a personal vendetta. Suicide Tendencies will tour the US in October 2023 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album. Volbeat will work on a new studio album in 2024, but will not tour next year. Geoff Tate is writing his autobiography. Geoff Tate looks back on his guest appearance on Hear 'N Aid's "Stars." Disturbed's David Draiman wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift. Judas Priest's Rob Halford would take these albums to a desert island: David Ellefson says he lets things come as they co

It's time to get our rock trivia on with another edition of Beat the Geek Week! This is the game show that goes to eleven and this week is no exception as we've got THREE rounds of the game for you! In round one, Chris takes on Decibel Geek listener Steve Szelepski as Aaron dishes out brainbusting questions. In round two, you'll get a Reverse Round of Beat the Geek as Aaron takes on the challenge of Bill Elam of A2Z Radio. Finshing things out, Chris takes on challenger and host of The French Connection on CGCM Radio, Eric Lussier. How did your hosts fare? Did they emerge victorious? Did they get crushed under the depth of rock knowledge from the challengers? How did the KISS round go? Those questions can't be answered until you listen but, we can tell you, it's a fun hour-plus of rock trivia with a lot of laughs thrown in. We hope you enjoy Beat the Geek Week and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Face