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We're back to discuss all the rock and metal news that's fit to spit with New Noize Weekly! ACCEPT ran into some trouble on their 'Too Mean to Die' US tour as vocalist Mark Tornillo is suffering through a viral infection. This caused the band to put on quite a different show at their Toronto stop, with vocal duties being handled by drummer Christopher Williams and bassist Martin Motnik. We share our thoughts *note - the temporary addition of vocalist Jason McMaster had not been announced as of the date of this recording. We wish Jason well and know he'll do a great job. See ya in March at ROCKNPOD!* Iron Maiden suffered a potential Spinal Tap moment at their show in Worcester as their replica Spitfire stage piece malfunctioned. George Lynch has brought the 'Lynch Mob' name back after changing it to 'Electric Freedom.' We share our thoughts on this name change and what we think his motivation wa$. Skid Row's Erik Gronwall stated in a recent interview that some fans coming to the shows think that Sebastian Bach

What a long, strange trip it's been. When we got together in 2011, we couldn't have envisioned that we'd still be doing this over 11 years later. Moreover, we never expected to have made the connections, friendships, and memories that will serve us for the rest of our lives. In this mega-long episode, we share drinks, stories, memories and more as we look back on 500 episodes of Decibel Geek. From the theme shows to the interviews to the behind the scenes stories, we covered a lot of ground. It was heartening to take a moment to remember the stories, the people, and the response to these episodes. We discuss a lot of behind the scenes stories from over the years including the now-infamous April Fool's episode that got mixed reviews at the time. Additionally, we hear from several friends that are listeners and podcasters who graciously provided great feedback and audio clips. It was a blast to hear from you all. We don't take the friendships and listenership lightly. While we've entertained you, you've done ev

We're back talking current rock and metal news with New Noize Weekly! The new documentary on the legendary life of Ronnie James Dio, 'Dreamers Never Die,' was released to theaters recently. Noticeably absent was original Dio guitarist Vivian Campbell. We discuss his absence and the reasons behind it. According to guitarist Richie Faulkner, Judas Priest will bet acknowledging the 40th anniversary of their 'Screaming for Vengeance' album on the road. How will they do this? We share our thoughts. Troy Luccketta recently mentioned that he's unsure if he'll return to the drum seat for Tesla. We give our thoughts on the situation. New and upcoming releases by Enuff Z'nuff and Iron Maiden are among those discussed this week as well as rock star birthdays and death days. Falling in Reverse recently cancelled a show due to the loss of a couple of laptop computers. Could the band have gone on without them? Is this becoming a problem or just the new normal for live performance? We share our take. Other topics covered th

We're back this week for another Best & Worst episode; this time we're tackling the catalog of White Lion. White Lion, formed in New York in the early 1980's, featured all the ingredients that a band needed to propel them to stardom. Led by Danish-born front man Mike Tramp and the virtuosity of guitarist Vito Bratta, the band had the hooks, mind-bending guitar solos, and looks that were required to make it big in the 1980's. White Lion would start to build a following in the New York and New Jersey areas culminating with the release of 1985's debut album 'Fight to Survive.' After dealing with record company politics that would cause the album to be released overseas first before it was available in America, the band failed to hit it big but would garner attention in the rock press. With 1987's sophomore release 'Pride,' the band hit pay dirt. Produced by the legendary Michael Wagener, the album was replete with arena rock tunes that seemed a perfect fit for radio play. Once the single for 'Wait' hit MTV, the

We're back to cover all the latest happenings in the rock and metal music worlds with New Noize Weekly! Wendy Dio recently stated in an interview that Ronnie James Dio was always overlooked while he was alive. Is that true? We give our thoughts. Ozzy Osbourne is releasing a documentary on the making of his new album 'Patient Number 9.' We give our thoughts on the album as well as our take on the recent Halftime performance that was cut early for television viewers. Mental health struggles continue to be a hot topic in the music community with the recent passing of Soilwork member David Andersson at a young age.We discuss our feelings on this sad trend that's taking place not only in the entertainment field, but society at large. The Dead Daisies have been forced to temporarily shuffle their lineup with the recent illness suffered by Glenn Hughes. The band had to cancel their Nashville appearance due to Hughes' fighting a throat infection. Other topics covered this week include Ghost's Tobias Forge commenting

This week we're joined by fellow podcaster Victor Ruiz as we travel overseas for Where You Come From: France! After highlighting French band BlackRain on a recent episode, our friend Victor clued us into several great rock and metal bands from that part of the world. It just made sense to turn the idea into an episode and share this music with you! Bands highlighted in this special episode include Rising Steel, Eternal Flight, Gojira, Iron Lizards, Avaland, Overdrivers, Rise of the Northstar, Hangman's Chair, Devoid, Headcharger, Dagoba, H-Bomb, Satan Jokers, and Molybaron. It's a whole lot of stuff that was new to us and we're assuming it'll be new to you. Check out Victor Ruiz on the now-completed Mars Attacks podcast and the upcoming Signals from Mars podcast. We hope you enjoy Where You Come From: France 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

We're back to talk about all the latest, coolest, and ridiculous rock stories going with New Noize Weekly! The Nirvana Nevermind baby lawsuit is dismissed, Bobby Blotzer pushes for a RATT reunion, Manowar recruits Michael Angelo Batio to tour Europe, Joe Lynn Turner makes a significant change to his appearance, Dug Pinnick talks King's X's financial woes, Riki Rachtman takes his storytelling to a live audience, Rachel Bolan responds to online trolls, and Tommy Lee pulls out his weiner. We discuss those stories as well as rock star birthdays, death anniversaries, new album releases and remember our good friend Rockin' Ron Runyon. We hope you enjoy New Noize Weekly for 09.10.22 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Be

We're back to give you some of our favorite newer rock and metal with Fresh Blood for September 2022! This week Chris brings great tracks from Guillotine, Who on Earth, Revival Black, Madhouse, and Ethyrfield. Aaron comes to the table with awesome songs from The Night Flight Orchestra, Star Circus, I Love Rich, Gunshine, and Wicked Revival. Be sure to listen and show some support for these artists by liking and following them on social media, purchasing their music, and seeing them live when they hit your town. Just like with forest fires, only YOU can prevent the death of rock n' roll! We hope you enjoy Fresh Blood for September 2022 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more

We're back to discuss all the current rock and metal news with New Noize Weekly! Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak will be sitting out their upcoming Texas concerts; giving way to former Slaughter drummer Blas Elias. Does this mean Kottak's tenure in the band is done? We discuss it. Sammy Hagar claims that he was visited by Eddie Van Halen in a dream and that it resulted in a new song. He says he'll be recording it and giving co-writer credit to the late, great guitarist. Is this true or is it Sammy just drumming up more press for himself? We give our thoughts. Paul Stanley says that new KISS music would be setting himself up for disappointment. Is he right? We give our take on the subject. Bret Michaels claims that a new Poison album would result in a fist fight between the band members. We share our take on his recent statement. Blackie Lawless purchased Elvis' master bedroom furniture. Huh? We share our thoughts on this as well as if Animal (F*ck Like a Beast) was inspired by 'Hound Dog.' Other stories cov

We're back to give your ears a wild ride with tunes you'll never get on traditional radio with Radio Sucks Radio Show for August of 2022! This week Chris is bringing you great tracks from Nordic Union, Andy McCoy, Ryder's Creed, BlackRain, and Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts. Aaron comes to the table with great tunes from Klassik 78, Cycle Sluts from Hell, The Sensational Whitskateer Band, Ralph Viera & Friends, and Thee Rock n Roll Residency! It's a lot of great music that you haven't heard a million times on the radio. Crank 'em up! We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks Radio Show for August of 2022 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast Network 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! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Downloa

We're back to discuss all the latest rock and metal news with New Noize Weekly! KISS' Gene Simmons recently did an interview with comedian/podcaster Dean Delray on his Let There Be Talk podcast. There were quite a few cool nuggets of info covered in this interview including some more talk about the recent video leaks. We share our thoughts on it all. Marq Torien recently made some seriously puzzling claims about Metallica's James Hetfield in a recent interview. We go over his quotes and try to figure out how accurate his story is. A 25 foot tall inflatable Ozzy Osbourne has been popping up all over the country as a marketing tool for his upcoming 'Patient #9' album. We share our thoughts on this marketing tactic. Speaking of big things, Tommy Lee recently bared it all on Instagram and set the internet on fire. We share our thoughts on this rising story as well as our favorite reactions to it. It's a slow news week, give us a break. Ozzy Osbourne recently appeared live alongside Tony Iommi at Britain's Commonw

We're back this week with a brand edition of Demolicious! Sometimes, the coolest stuff gets left off of albums from our favorite artists. This week, we thought we'd highlight some of our favorite tracks that were either left off or were earlier versions of the finished product. This week you'll get cool demos and unreleased tracks from lots of great artists. Aaron brings cool songs from AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Faster Pussycat, Wednesday 13, Enuff Z'nuff, Metallica, Tuff, Micky Ratt, and Mark St. John (allegedly). Chris features tracks by Alice in Chains, Pantera, Cinderella, Scorpions, Killer Dwarfs, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, and King Kobra. Finding much info on many of these songs was difficult. If you have more background on some of these tracks, please let it in the comments section. Also, let us know what are some of your favorite demos and unreleased tracks! We hope you enjoy this edition of Demolicious and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rat

We're back to bring you all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in the rock and metal world with New Noize Weekly! Kerry King recently did an interview and stated that his new project is on par with Slayer; quite a comment. Billy Sheehan recently stated that he's in possession of a pro-shot concert from the David Lee Roth 'Eat 'Em & Smile' tour. Aerosmith has begun releasing streaming concerts on YouTube from each decade of their 50 year career. Metallica just keeps getting bigger as 'Master of Puppets' has achieved renewed interest due to the Stranger Things connection. We discuss all of these stories this week. Other topics covered this week include Skid Row playing for more than peanuts, a deluxe version of Motorhead's 'Iron Fist,' the future of the Dio hologram, John Corabi's past driving a big rig, Andy McCoy shredding Nikki Sixx in an interview, Don Dokken's shocking recent live performance, and Rob Halford reconsidering the Judas Priest induction to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It's a lot to cover

This week we're joined by fellow podcasters Joshua Toomey and Chris Akin as we go over The Best & Worst of Pantera! With the Texas metal legends making news recently with the reunion of Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown along with drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Zakk Wylde, we figured it's as good a time as any to look back on this incredible band's musical catalog. Starting with 1990's 'Cowboys from Hell,' Pantera blazed a whole new path for thrash and metal music. The Abbott brothers; Vinny Paul and Dimebag Darrell, cemented their place in music history and begun a run with Anselmo and Brown that hasn't been equalled. The subsequent releases 'Vuglar Display of Power,' 'Far Beyond Driven,' 'The Great Southern Trendkill,' and 'Reinventing the Steel' helped the band lay claim as one of the most influential metal bands of all-time. In this long-form discussion, we all share our thoughts on these albums, tell stories of how they personally affected us, and a lot more while picking our favorite and least favorit

We're back to discuss all the current happenings in the rock and metal world with New Noize Weekly! The past few weeks have been like KISSmas for die-hard fans of the Hottest Band in the Land as a treasure trove of unreleased KISS footage spilled out onto Youtube. The uploader, using the moniker 'Sam Loomis,' appears to be a disgruntled purchaser of the material and points the finger at a well-known KISS fan and author. We're not sure of who or what really led to the release of these videos but we're certainly happy we got to see them. A big loss to the KISS world (and rock at large) took place recently with the passing of producer Michael James Jackson. Known by many for his stellar work on the 'Creatures of the Night' and 'Lick it Up' albums, he more than left his mark in KISS fan circles. We share our thoughts on his passing as well as his career. Some big news came out of the Alice Cooper camp recently with the exit of guitarist Nita Strauss and the return of Kane Roberts. Nita left to join Demi Lovato's

This week we're upping the irons as we pick The Best & Worst of 80's Iron Maiden! Joining us for this talk is Chris Dunnett of Powerslave (The Iron Maiden Experience). Chris has been a die-hard Iron Maiden fan since the early days. His fandom has led him on a cool path that includes not only his great tribute band but two opportunities to actually appear on stage with Iron Maiden themselves! In this episode, we're focusing on the formative years of the band. We start with the two Paul Di'Anno-fronted albums Iron Maiden (1980) and Killers (1981). From there, we go over the Bruce Dickinson era including Number of the Beast (1982), Piece of Mind (1983), Powerslave (1984), Somewhere in Time (1986), and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988). For each of these albums, we'll share our thoughts and memories on them and pick what we think are the best and worst tracks. Will we agree? Will we disagree and start yelling at each other? Will our picks infuriate you? You'll have to listen to find out! We also cover the upcom

We're back with all the rock and metal news that's fit to spit with New Noize Weekly! There's a lot going on in the world of music and we're here to discuss it. There have been a lot of cancellations out on the road; notably from Whitesnake and Poison. We discuss these cancellations and what it could mean for touring, in general in this episode. Speaking of Poison, Rikki Rockett recently told Eddie Trunk that he's game for new material from the band. We discuss this quote and hope that Poison will go out on a higher note than 'Hollyweird.' Other stories touched on include Tommy Lee's broken ribs, Mikkey Dee performing the highest drum solo for Volvo, new music from Ozzy, the chances of a Cinderella reunion, Def Leppard launching a beauty collection, and much more! We hope you enjoy New Noize Weekly 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

We're back this week with another slab of awesome music to feed your head with Radio Sucks Radio Show for July 2022! Radio may not be spinning these songs but we are! This week's music includes some great new tunes from old favorites such as GWAR, Tora Tora, Stryper, Flipp, and Warrior Soul. You'll also get a classic track from Chicago doom-metal pioneers, Trouble. Additionally, you'll get killer new tracks from Native Sons, The Lonely Ones, Grave Digger, and The Great Affairs. It's a super eclectic mix of tunes that we think you'll really dig. If you like what you hear from these artists, be sure to give them a LIKE on social media, purchase their music, attend their shows, and help spread the word. The future of rock n'  roll is in your hands! We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks Radio Show for July 2022 and SHARE with a friend! The Decibel Geek Podcast 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 Instagr

We're back this week to bring you tons of great rock and metal with Fresh Blood for July 2022! For Chris' picks, he's bringing you some awesome music from Kodiak, White Raven Down, Wicked Smile, Wicked Stone, and Stonetrip. For Aaron's picks, you'll get great tracks from Balls Gone Wild, Rivetskull, Wicked Smile, Kore Rozzik, and Sisters Doll. There's a ton of great music this week that confirm that rock is NOT dead! If you like what you hear this week, be sure to go to the bands' social media and give them a like, buy a t-shirt or other merch, and look for shows that they are playing in your area. The future of rock music is in your hands! Be sure to tell 'em that Decibel Geek sent ya! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts network. 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 Su

We're back to cover all the most important, noteworthy, and ridiculous recent rock news with New Noize Weekly. The Stadium Tour featuring Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett kicked off recently. We break down all the happenings and controversy including Tommy Lee's rib injury, Vince Neil's vocals, Def Leppard's new songs, and Poison taking things up a notch. KISS found themselves mired in a bit of controversy at their concert in Antwerp, Belgium as their use of vocal tracks got exposed due to some timing errors. We talk about the coverage it received. Kingdom Come's recent performance at Sweden Rock drew the wrong kind of attention as James Kottak's drumming was very off-kilter. Additionally, a bass solo that was, shall we say, memorable was performed. We talk about James Kottak's current state, the rumors of his substance abuse, and his recent explanation. Ugly Kid Joe had a busy week; releasing the first single for their upcoming album as well as having a band member arrested in California. We s