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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

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 with Sammy Hagar. Country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood covered Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" while opening for Guns N' Roses on their recent tour. Bruce Dickinson teased Iron Maiden's plans for after their current tour, saying that fans will be "happy." Dokken announced details of their upcoming album, "Heaven Comes Down," and shared a music video for the single "Fugitive." Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx is working on his fifth book. Anthrax's Scott Ian is okay with the use of backing tracks during live shows. Corey

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 think about and that's what we did. Thanks to a brilliant idea by Aaron Camaro and a fully-fleshed out alternate history, we present to you what might have taken place in a different dimension. Different, but still plausible. Additionally, Chris and Aaron will reveal their idea for a reunion album by KISS in a much different era. You'll get the album title and tracklist. Also, be sure to check the Decibel Geek social media pages for reveals of their album artwork! We'd love to hear your thoughts on Alternate KISStory,

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 You" to promote 2024 Olympic Games. Ozzy Osbourne gives health update, says he just had a blood clot filter removed. Joe Rogan has chance encounter with Axl Rose at restaurant in Greece. W.A.S.P. cancels 2023 U.S. tour due to Blackie Lawless's "extensive back injuries." Paul McCartney announces new podcast "McCartney: A Life In Lyrics." Blink-182's Tom DeLonge credited with helping UFO disclosure. Nikki Sixx picks band Motley Crue would "destroy the world" with. Hair metal gets a documentary with ‘I Wanna Roc

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 take things a step further, defensive formations were named after KISS songs. This unique approach would go on to fire up the squad and result in the team winning a title. Realizing what a unique story this was, Coach Neff contacted KISS' management office and told them the story. The band and management seized on the unique story and agreed to come to Cadillac in 1975 during the school's homecoming week. The band would perform a concert in the school gym, meet with city leaders the next morning and finish things off be

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 Monsters of Rock Cruise. Mark Tornillo talks about how he ended up singing for Iron Maiden at a club show four decades ago. A documentary about late Snot singer Lynn Strait is in the works. Judas Priest will officially replace Ozzy Osbourne at the Power Trip Festival. Buckcherry's Josh Todd says rock is no longer dangerous. Richie Faulkner reveals the best piece of advice he ever got from Rob Halford. Eddie Van Halen nearly had a cameo in the third Bill & Ted movie. Jeff Young blasts Dave Mustaine for comments abou

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 band on the 'Creatures of the Night' tour to presenting members of the band with keys to the city jail to much more, Tim had some amazing run-ins with members of the band. In this long form discussion, Diamond Tim shares his personal KISStory, his meetings with the band, his thoughts on the many changes of the band and much more. Additionally, he would go on to work for the band, interview members at conventions, and even go fishing with Peter Criss! On top of all of that, Tim's got a personality that'll have you laugh

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 Marriage. Vince Neil says Mötley Crüe will embark on another stadium tour in 2024. Marc Storace believes Krokus will "carry on" playing shows, five years after announcing their "farewell" tour. David Lee Roth shares documentary about Van Halen's appearance at the 1983 US Festival. Michael Anthony reveals when he first "came to the conclusion" that David Lee Roth was "bipolar." Queen's Brian May says they'd "love to make a sequel" to "Bohemian Rhapsody" biopic. New ZZ Top album will feature tracks recorded with late

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 opens with the energetic "Good Times Bad Times" and includes other standout tracks like "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You," "Dazed And Confused," and "Communication Breakdown." Led Zeppelin's debut album set the stage for their future success and solidified their status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Led Zeppelin II - 1969 Following the success of their debut, Led Zeppelin released their second album, Led Zeppelin II, later in 1969. The album featured a heavier sound and showcased the band's growth as songwriters