Decibel Geek Podcast

Bassist Rik Fox returns to Decibel Geek this week for Albums Unleashed - Steeler. Fronted by vocalist Ron Keel, Steeler had migrated west from Nashville. Upon his arrival, Keel would realize he needed new players to compete with a burgeoning Sunset Strip scene that included rising stars such as Motley Crue and Quiet Riot. In this long form discussion, Rik shares his memories of auditioning for Steeler, his meeting with drummer Mark Edwards, and the circumstances that would lead to Swedish hotshot guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen joining the band. Upon his arrival, Malmsteen certainly made his presence felt. In this discussion, Rik shares some entertaining stories of the eccentric shredder including a very tense moment in rehearsal between Malmsteen and Keel. Albums Unleashed - Steeler Also in this discussion, Fox shares his personal feelings of the recording process of the Steeler album as well as memories of particular shows on the Sunset Strip. Steeler was a very well-known band in the Hollywood area and

DBG VIP Joe Becht joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v28. In this two-hour music and discussion episode, Joe spins killer tracks from artists and albums that he think weren't given a fair shake by the mainstream radio community. However, in this long-form episode you'll get great songs from Skid Row, Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics, King's X, Angel, Trouble, Rush, Love/Hate, Cheap Trick, and The Cult. It's a fun ride with great stories and an even better soundtrack. Radio Sucks Radio Show v28   We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks Radio Show v28 and SHARE with a friend! Become a DBG VIP and Host a Show HERE! Buy Music! Skid Row Wendy O. Williams Plasmatics King's X Angel Trouble Rush Love/Hate Cheap Trick The Cult Judas Priest (Interstitial/Break Music) Eclipse (Liner Music) The Ataris (Theme) iTunes Review: Rock & Roll will never die! by jcapone3rd on Jan 31, 2017 Rating: ★★★★★ Found Decibel Geek when Chris did a guest shot on Inappropriate Earl podcast and figured I'd give t

The guys are joined this week by Ben and Dakota Denman for Shredders Discussion with Denman. In this long-form talk, you'll hear the history of this awesome young from Nashville by way of upstate New York. Multiple twists of fate took place to bring these guys where they are today including run-ins, collaborations, etc with rock personalities such as Mark Slaughter, Luc Carl, Greg Mangus, Tony Higbee, and ultimately Michael Wagener who produced their new 5 song EP, The Life We Live, that you can purchase HERE. Shredders Discussion   The guys in Denman are no strangers to shredding, as you'll hear throughout the show. They may be in their 20's but their influences fall right in line with what you, the Decibel Geek listener, like to hear. Shredders discussed include, of course, the big names such as Van Halen, Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani, Gilbert, etc. Other shredders discussed include Michael Angelo Batio, Vito Bratta, George Lynch, Dan Spitz, David Davidson (Revocation), and a debate on the merits of Vinnie

Sirius/XM deejay Luc Carl joins Chris & Aaron this week for Six Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear. In this long-form episode, Luc and the guys discuss a variety of subjects including record store release days, why it's a bad idea to wear a Metallica shirt in front of Dave Mustaine, and the best motorcycle route in Tennessee among much more. Luc Carl On top of all that, Luc's got Six Songs that he thinks you, the listener, should hear. Great tunes from the likes of AC/DC, Faster Pussycat, Motorhead, Rhino Bucket, White Zombie, and Van Halen are included. We hope you enjoy Six Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear and SHARE with a friend! More Luc Carl! Official Twitter Boneyard Hair Nation Buy Music! Keel Dokken Metallica White Zombie Van Halen Faster Pussycat Motorhead Rhino Bucket AC/DC iTunes Review: 5 thumbs up ★★★★★  in iTunes by Andy G from Toronto from Canada on January 17, 2017        I love you guys. Recently you turned me on to so many things, Detective, Ace Frehley solo s

Drummer Bobby Rock joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Vinnie Vincent Invasion All Systems Go. In this long-form discussion, Bobby goes into detail on the tour leading up to the recording of this sophomore album; including his recollection of equipment being confiscated due to a pending lawsuit filed by former New England drummer Hirsh Gardner against Vinnie Vincent. A lot of tension was building around the recording of All Systems Go with pressure coming down from Chrysalis label heads pushing for more restrained playing from Vincent. That tension would grow to a boil as label moves and band machinations began to cause a separation between the members of the band. In this long form discussion, Bobby shares his feelings on this pressure as well as how the band reacted to it through the recording process. All Systems Go In this Albums Unleashed special, Bobby Rock discusses the songs on All Systems Go and why certain songs didn't get the push they didn't deserve such as the lack of video fo

Chris and Aaron return this week to countdown their Top 10 albums of the year that was in Best of 2016 - Ep269. In this 2 hour-plus episode, your hosts find themselves looking back on a year that had many highs as well as lows. The music world lost a ton of talent; causing many to label it the "worst year ever." While those losses certainly stung the guys as well, they prove in this episode that there was a ton of great music released in 2016 including albums from legends such as Metallica, Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, and Testament. Best of 2016 Other great releases came from bands such as Volbeat, Tango Down, Crobot, The Dead Daisies, and many, many more. In this long-form episode the guys knock back a few beers and blast out some great rock and metal from the year that was 2016. We hope you enjoy Best of 2016 - Ep269 and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! Killer Bee Crobot The Treatment Metallica Megadeth Volbeat Tango Down Suicidal Tendencies Love Razer Denman Butch Walker Monte Pittm

It's a new year filled with new album possibilities and Aaron Camaro, covering for an ailing Chris Czynszak, takes you through his Album Anticipation 2017. In this hour-plus episode, Aaron talks about the possible rock/metal releases slated for the new year. Album Anticipation 2017 In this long-form episode you'll hear tracks from great artists such as Lizzy Borden, Danko Jones, Guns N' Roses, Jack Russell's Great White, Marilyn Manson, Orchid, ACCEPT, Phil Lews & Tracii Guns, Jizzy Pearl, and Overkill. A lot of great music and talk in this episode. We hope you enjoy Album Anticipation 2017 - Ep268 and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! ACCEPT Marilyn Manson Lizzy Borden LA Guns Jizzy Pearl Overkill Great White Orchid Guns N Roses Danko Jones Visit Our Sponsor! HK Collecitbles, Inc. (Specializing in hard to find music and movies as well as authenticated/graded entertainment and historical collectibles.) HK Collectibles , Inc. on Ebay Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Joi

Veteran tour bus driver Jeremy Owsley joins the guys this week to share some Tour Bus Tales that include the likes of Metallica, Megadeth, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Danzig, and many more! The son of a pedal steel player and bus driver, Jeremy was raised in the music industry. His crib was a road case, literally! Raised in the Nashville area, he was constantly surrounded by talent from all genres of music and quickly made inroads as a bus driver and drummer. Tour Bus Tales In this long-form discussion, Jeremy shares his history in and around the music business as well as some very interesting stories of driving some rock and metal legends and how certain interactions with them have left their mark; for good or bad. We hope you enjoy Tour Bus Tales with Jeremy Owsley and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! Volbeat Megadeth Danzig Visit Our Sponsor! HK Collecitbles, Inc. (Specializing in hard to find music and movies as well as authenticated/graded entertainment and historical collectibles.) HK Collecti

The guys are back this week to pick up where they left off with Gary Corbett reliving more Eric Carr memories. The conversation picks up with much more home video commentary including KISS' appearance at the Monsters of Rock festival in 1988, run  ins with wild fans in Budapest Hungary, a strange trip to Iceland, and much more video from the road. Eric Carr Memories The guys also wrap things up with a discussion with Gary about what Eric would think about the music business these days, what he would be doing if he were around today, as well as talk about a long-rumored reunion tour in 1990 that didn't come to fruition. The Decibel Geek podcast wants to thank Gary Corbett for sharing more great Eric Carr memories and we look forward to his next appearance. We hope you enjoy Eric Carr Remembered with Gary Corbett Pt2 and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! KISS iTunes Review: Pyromania rss feed in iTunes by Cusano Vs Klein from Australia on October 21, 2016 Load the pyro and crank the Marshall stacks. T

Former KISS keyboardist and friend of Eric Carr joins the guys this week to celebrate the life of the late drummer on the 25th anniversary of his loss. Gary joined KISS in 1987 for the Crazy Nights tour and remained with the band throughout 1990's Hot in the Shade tour. During this period he developed a close bond with Eric Carr as the two would spend much of their free time entertaining each other on the road. In this long form talk, Gary shares stories from his friendship with Eric including some behind the scenes stories that should be new to many KISS fans. Eric Carr Also, Gary shows Chris and Aaron some home videos from his days in KISS and gets their reactions. Footage viewed includes an impromptu 40th birthday party in Eric's hotel room attended by Eric, Gary, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulick and then-girlfriend Carrie Stevens. Other candid footage discussed includes a golf outing in Ireland with Paul Stanley and a famous British singer he was dating at the time. The guys also view and discuss some

Chris and Aaron return this week to bring you another huge slab of great rock to shove down your ear holes with Radio Sucks Radio Show v27. In this hour-plus music and discussion episode, the guys talk about recent events including KISS Kruise VI that had the band donning their Creatures of the Night era costumes and performing such deep cuts as Rock n Roll Hell, Keep Me Comin', Wouldn't You Like to Know Me, and Radioactive. The guys also discuss the great material and contributions from the Decibel Geek team at the Rock N' Skull festival in Illinois. Tons of great video of the festival is included on the Decibel Geek Youtube page including a number of Decibel Geek staffers introducing Stephen Pearcy to the stage! Radio Sucks Radio Show v27 On top of that you'll get killer cuts from Arcade, Eclipse, KISS, Tuff, WASP, Motley Crue, Hair of the Dog, Racer X, Clutch, and Guns of Nevada. It's a ton of great rock so give it a listen! We hop you enjoy Radio Sucks Radio Show v27 and SHARE with a friend! Buy

Chris & Aaron return this week to focus on bands that gave us a single great album and then disappeared with One and Done - Ep261. In this long-form music and discussion episode, your hosts present 10 what-could-have-been cases involving great one album bands including Trigger, Mad Season, Heavy Bones, Life Sex & Death, Slammin' Gladys, Betty Blowtorch, Cats in Boots, Loudmouth, Pariah, and Imperial Drag. We hope you enjoy One and Done - Ep261 and SHARE with a friend! One and Done Buy Music! Trigger Mad Season Heavy Bones Life Sex & Death Slammin Gladys Betty Blowtorch Cats in Boots Loudmouth Pariah Imperial Drag iTunes Review & Shout Out: Alexi Lalas !!!! by parcored56 on Oct 19, 2016 Rating: ★★★★★ Your latest show featuring the music of Ratt with soccer player and analyst Alexi Lalas is one of the best podcasts I've ever listened to !Thank you ! From Fan Page Message: Hello me and my family are huge fans of your podcast - we love it and never miss one , we just wondered if we could get

Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan and producer Michael Wagener join the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Skid Row. Recorded in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Skid Row was released January 24, 1989 on Atlantic Records. Thanks to strong response to singles such as 'Youth Gone Wild,' '18 and Life,' 'Piece of Me,' and the ballad 'I Remember You,' Skid Row would go on to sell over 5 million copies. This self-titled debut featured the talents of bassist Bolan, drummer Rob Affuso, singer Sebastian Bach, and the twin-guitar assault of Scotti Hill and Dave "The Snake" Sabo. In this nearly two hour discussion, Bolan discusses the early days of Skid Row, including a period pre-Bach that featured vocalist Matt Fallon. Fallon would unfortunately go down in infamy as someone that lost out on stardom not once but twice as he was jettisoned from jobs with Anthrax and Skid Row. Bolan also shares the circumstances that led to Bach's hiring at the young age of 19. Michael Wagener shares his memories of how he was brought on board to pr

Soccer legend Alexi Lalas joins the guys this week for a RATT Discussion; breaking down all eight studio albums and discussing the history of the band. RATT was one of the most notable bands to emerge from the burgeoning Sunset Strip era of the early 1980's. From the self-titled EP that earned them a roster spot on Atlantic Records to the breakthrough success of Out of the Cellar, RATT let the world know early and often that they were a force to be reckoned with. Guitarists Robbin Crosby and Warren DeMartini formed a tandem that would write some of hard rock's most memorable riffs. Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier combined for a powerful rhythm section. And Stephen Pearcy topped things off with a sleazy look and vocal delivery that made RATT stand out from the pack. RATT Discussion with Alexi Lalas In this nearly 2-hour music and discussion talk, Alexi Lalas explains how he first discovered RATT as a youngster in suburban Detroit. In addition to the muscial influence the band had on him, he shares sto

The guys blast a bunch of awesome songs and simultaneously tip their hat to the good guys in law enforcement with Crankin the Law - Ep258. In this hour-plus block of rock, your hosts spin killer law-related tracks from the likes of Helloween, X-Cops, Hardcore Superstar, Motorhead, Saxon, Suicidal Tendencies, Soundgarden, Anthrax, Anti-Nowhere League, and Stryper. Crankin the Law They also discuss law enforcement and its effect on society and rock n' roll. We hope you enjoy Crankin the Law - Ep258 and SHARE with a friend! iTunes Review: Unbe-friggin'believable!!! by tjcarolina on Sep 21, 2016 Rating: ★★★★★ Holy S#@T!!! Great Episode this week. "Rare Hair" was killer. This week was just phenomenal as is every week. Even when they banter incessantly about KISS they are still entertaining and informative. Never seems to disappoint. Makes me look forward to every upcoming week to get the new episodes!! They constantly remind us that there are more to the bands we love beside "The Hits"! Rare Hair got do

The guys return this week to kick off a new show concept based on how music relates to human emotions; the first of which is Happiness. In this long form music and discussion episode, you'll get tips on how to achieve happiness. You'll also learn steps you can take to prevent unhappy psychotic vampires from sucking away your joy. Happiness - Ep257   In addition to the great tunes selected by your hosts that inspire their own happiness, you'll also get tracks suggested by listeners that have helped keep their chin up. Songs from David Lee Roth, Y&T, Nazareth, Bon Jovi, Poison, Edguy, Reckless Love, KISS, Slash's Snakepit, and Enuff Z'nuff. We hope you enjoy Happiness - Ep257 and SHARE with a friend! iTunes Review: Keep the Decibels rising! by Stepxen on Sep 15, 2016 RATING: ★★★★★ Decibel Geek was one of the first podcasts I started liste Rxning to and they have given me much to enjoy! Great interviews and Albums Unleashed on some of my favorites! Chris and Aaron have a good chemistry and while

This week Chris and Aaron are joined by musician/promoter Tyson Leslie for Rare Hare; an hour-plus of great talk and music including tracks from Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, David Lee Roth, Cinderella, Vain, Mr. Big, and Great White. All of the songs on this week's show will be performed at the upcoming Rare Hare 3 concert that is taking place in Nashville, TN at 12th & Porter on Monday, September 26th. Rare Hare In this long-form discussion and music episode, Tyson shares the Rare Hare series story. This series of concerts features professional musicians of multiple genres coming together for a night of deep cuts that celebrate one of our favorite eras of music. Tyson relays how the shows have been set up and how, through this burgeoning Nashville community, it's brought business relationships and friendships together as well as a chance to see some of our Hair-era heroes performing their own songs in an intimate setting. Among the recognizable names performing thi

The guys are back this week to bring you a bunch of rare ear candy from some of your favorite bands with Demolicious vol2 - Ep255. Awesome tracks from legends such as Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, AC/DC, DIO, and Scorpions are included. Demolicious vol2 Demolicious vol2 also features some great unreleased gems from White Lion, Type O Negative, Skid Row, Killer Kane/W.A.S.P. and Angora. On top of all that, the guys share a short clip of a never-before-heard clip of Mr. Big's Eric Martin singing on the demo for Winger's 'Miles Away,' kindly provided by past guest and friend of the show Paul Taylor! Lots of great rock songs to make your week kick ass! We hope you enjoy Demolicious vol2 - Ep255 and SHARE with a friend! iTunes Review: The math checks out! in iTunes by pleeb from USA on August 12, 2016        If you thought math in an audio podcast form sounds boring, check this podcast out. The Decimal Geeks turn math into a radio play with numbers. You are so absorbed by the comedy and soundscape that you

Joshua Toomey from Talk Toomey podcast joins the guys this week for Metallica Discussion; 2 hours-plus of talk about the band's 9 official studio albums as well as their history. Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, Metallica would eventually solidify their original lineup of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine, and Cliff Burton. The band would then move north to the Bay Area, sign a recording contract with Megaforce Records, fire Dave Mustaine, hire Kirk Hammett and the rest is thrash history. Metallica Discussion In this long-form music and discussion episode, the guys discuss each album chronologically from 1983's Kill 'Em All through 2008's Death Magnetic. Your three hosts this week also discuss the recently released title track to the upcoming Hardwired... to Self-Destruct and if they think that this could be the album to bring the old die-hards back into the fold. You can hear Joshua Toomey on the Talk Toomey podcast every week. Links below! More Toomey! Talk Toomey Podcast Official Website

Chris and Aaron are back for more with the 1974 Year in Review Part 2; a year that saw Tricky Dick hit the highway, Blazing Saddles run away with the box office, and Muhammad Ali rumble with George Foreman. The rock music world was just as active with formation of The Runaways, the live debuts of The Ramones and Bon Scott's AC/DC and Neil Peart joining RUSH. 1974 Year in Review Part 2 The guys take you through all of that and a ton more including news stories, classic commercials and loads of awesome music from the likes of Mountain, Judas Priest, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Wishbone Ash, Deep Purple, Raspberries, KISS, Thin Lizzy, Slade, and more! We hope you enjoy 1974 Year in Review Part 2 and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music: Mountain - “You Better Believe It” - Avalanche Bachman Turner Overdrive - "Not Fragile" - Not Fragile Judas Priest - "Rocka Rolla" - "Rocka Rolla"   Ronnie Wood - "Sure the One You Need" - I've Got My Own Album to Do" Sensational Alex Harvey - “Long Hair Music” - The Im