Free Form Rock Podcast

This week on America's podcast, we dive into a band that inspired a whole generation of punk, pop-punk, and “I swear I can still fit into my old leather jacket” bands — Social Distortion and their classic album Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell. It's just the Three Amigos on this episode — brothers in podcasting and brothers in surviving questionable music takes. No family members this week… so things might actually stay on track for once. Will this album send us straight to heaven, or will it be pure hell on the ears? No spoilers… but somebody may need emotional support hairspray by the end of the show. Tracks of the Week Mooger — Star Star by Joan Jett (the The Rolling Stones cover) Marc — All You Zombies by The Hooters Jerry — Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol Make sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Podbean and Podchaser, and check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076 So you don't miss the After Shows, Jerry's Takes, Mooger's Minutia Minutes, Marc's Quick Thoughts, live concert clips, and whatever other madness we decide to throw online. Until next week, make sure you don't get put away for 99 to life. Enjoy your life, rock on, headbang, get in the pit, live loud, listen to this podcast, and share it with your fellow rock degenerates. Free Form OUT!

This Week on America's Podcast, we crank up the volume and dive headfirst into Lightning to the Nations by Diamond Head — the album that helped inspire a generation of thrash metal bands to pick up guitars, grow their hair out, and scare the neighbors! But here's the big question: Is it a true NWOBHM classic… or were the cover versions by other bands actually better? Uh oh… somebody hide the comment section! To help settle the debate (or make it even more chaotic), we bring in family members Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. No spoilers, but let's just say opinions fly around faster than a double bass drum beat after three energy drinks. Tracks of the Week Andy — Electric Eye by Judas Priest Travis — The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent by UFO Jerry — Breadfan by Florence Black Marc — Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz Mooger — Nosferatu Madre by Clutch Make sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, give us a five-star review, and follow us on Amazon Music, Podchaser, and Podbean! Also subscribe to our YouTube channel for live music clips, after shows, total mayhem, random chaos, and the occasional “Wait… were we still recording?” moment. Free Form Rock Podcast YouTube Channel Until next week… THRASH IT UP, be awesome, and remember: if the neighbors complain, you're probably finally playing it loud enough! Free Form Rock Podcast is out!

This week on America's Podcast, we dive headfirst into the sun-soaked, slightly shady, totally legendary world of California as we review one of the greatest bands and albums of all time—Eagles and their iconic Hotel California. Yeah, yeah… we know there's always that guy who says he doesn't like them, but we're putting it all on the table. No spoilers—just vibes, opinions, and probably a few “wait… this song rules” moments. We've got Free Form family members Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez joining us, so you know things are gonna get interesting. We'll light up some “colitas,” try to stab it with our steely knives (results may vary), and maybe take a ride down Life in the Fast Lane… all without spoiling the verdict.

This week on America's Podcast, we dive into a band that somehow gets more side-eye than a gas station sushi tray—and honestly, we're not having it. We're talking about Extreme and their long-awaited album Six. A ridiculously talented band with a killer vocalist and a guitarist who could probably outplay your Wi-Fi connection on a bad day. We're reviewing Six, the album that took 15 YEARS to make (seriously… that's longer than some bands stay together). Was it worth the wait? Did it rise to the occasion, or does it make you want to hit “X” faster than a pop-up ad from the early internet days? No spoilers—but let's just say, things get interesting. We also bring in members of the Free Form family—Al Horta and Tim Durling—because nothing says quality control like people who will absolutely call you out mid-review and still ask what's for dinner after.

This week on America's Podcast, we take it to 11. We're reviewing the brand-new Dead To Rights from Metal Church—a band that's resurrected itself and even brought in former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Does this album have the brainwashing power to make you forget the old versions of the band… or is it a total waste of time? And the BIG question: how does Marc somehow connect this to The Thompson Twins? This is a must-listen as we bring in family members Andy Rodriguez and Tim Wirasnik to help break it all down. Tracks of the Week: Marc – “White Punks on Dope” by The Tubes Mooger – “Pizza Homicide” by Samurai Pizza Cats Andy – “Chemical Warfare” by Slayer Tim – “The Chase Is Better Than the Catch” by Motörhead Jerry – “3111” by Exodus Make sure to check out our YouTube page, give us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Podbean and Podchaser. Until next week—keep your volume high and be good to yourself

This week on America's Podcast, it's just the three amigos… the brothers… the combatants… whatever you want to call us — just don't call us late for dinner!

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This week on America's Podcast, the amps are cranked past 11 and the groove hits harder than a Dimebag riff.

This week on America's Podcast — maybe a little dysfunctional, definitely loud — family member Travis Perrotta joins us as we crank up the Way Back Machine and rocket straight into the 1980s. You know, back when the riffs were hard, the melodies were massive, the jeans were tighter than your cable budget, and MTV actually played music. We're diving into Under Lock and Key by Dokken — the album that somehow got recorded without the band entering a full-on steel cage match. How did they survive those sessions without someone getting power-chorded into next week? We may never know. But when you've got guitar wizard George Lynch firing off riffs like a neon lightning bolt, something magical (or at least very loud) is bound to happen. Will lightning strike? Or will this record turn into a Badlands-style nightmare? No spoilers — you'll have to tune in to find out if it truly Unchains the Night… or just tangles it up in Aqua Net and attitude.

This week on America's Podcast, it's just the Three Amigos — no family members, no safety net, just pure rock chaos. Jerry brings in a newer band, Reality of Yourself, and we check out Letter From Hermes. Do we like it? Do we hate it? Are we politely confused? No spoilers, as always. Tracks of the week:

This week on America's Podcast, we're diving headfirst into a 1984 classic — c'mon now — Bryan Adams' Reckless. Joining me is family member Joseph Staub, and we tackle this album with full-on reckless abandon. Will Reckless be a one-night love affair, or is it a reckless listen you'll keep coming back to? No spoilers — you'll have to tune in and find out. Tracks of the Week: Mooger – Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Joseph – Hang by a Thread (Alter Bridge) Marc – Dangerous (Loverboy) Jerry – For You (The Outfield) Until next week — don't be reckless. Take your time, jam some tunes, and be true to yourself. And make sure you check out our YouTube channel… if you're that crazy, I dare you ! Link-https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076 #bryanadams #1984 #freeformrockpodcast  

This week on America's Podcast™, we go back to a classic album — and if you don't know why this one matters… honestly, what are you doing with your life?

This week on America's Podcast™ (yes, we said it) — the Free Form Rock Podcast is back, and we're counting down our Top 10 Albums of 2025 with family member Andy Rodriguez. Will there be albums you totally saw coming? Absolutely. Will there be a few that make you yell, “WAIT… THAT ONE?!” Also yes. No spoilers though — you'll have to listen like a normal human. And of course, we've got our Tracks of the Week, because we're not monsters:

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This week on America's Podcast, we dive into a lost classic from the Black Sabbath catalog — Dehumanizer. Joining us are family members Travis Perrotta and Tim Wirasnik as we crank up the Dio-era heaviness and ask the big questions: How does this album sound to our ears? Is this a top-tier Dio-fronted Sabbath record… or does it fall flat on its demonic face? No spoilers — you've gotta listen to hear whether we bow to the riffs or banish them back to the underworld. Tracks of the Week: • Travis: Type O Negative – Black No. 1 (and if the song gets too long for you… you officially have our permission to fast-forward, Pete Steele will understand) • Mooger: Wolfmother – Dimension • Jerry: Florence Black – Colored In • Tim: AC/DC – What's Next to the Moon • Marc: The Bangles – Hazy Shade of Winter Until next week, remember: You are Legion, we rock, and we miss Ronnie James Dio every single day. Hashtags: #AmericasPodcast #BlackSabbath #Dehumanizer #RonnieJamesDio #DioEraSabbath #MetalPodcast #TravisPerrotta #TimWirasnik #ClassicMetal #HeavyMetal #TypeONegative #Wolfmother #ACDC #Bangles #RockPodcast #MetalHeads #MusicDiscussion #RockHistory #WeRock #DioForever Join Us On Our YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076

This week on America's Podcast, we bring in family members James West, Travis Perrotta, and Andy Rodriguez as we dive into one of the most divisive albums of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen: Diver Down. Is it brilliant? Is it baffling? Is it the world's most expensive collection of cover songs? Does it divide the panel? No spoilers — you gotta listen! Tracks of the Week: • Travis: Alice Cooper – Unfinished Sweet • Marc: Kix – No Ring Around Rosie • Andy: Pantera – Cemetery Gates • James: King Diamond – Halloween And of course we close things out with a proper DLR-era sendoff: Until next week, make sure you Hang 'Em High, get your Full Bug on, and remember — it's always Happy Trails! See you next week! #AmericasPodcast #VanHalen #DiverDown #DavidLeeRoth #JamesWest #TravisPerrotta #AndyRodriguez #RockPodcast #MusicTalk #ClassicRock #HardRock #EddieVanHalen #DLR #PodcastLife #RockFans #Pantera #AliceCooper #Kix #KingDiamond Come Join Us On YouTube Also Link-https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076

This week on America's Podcast, we're joined by author Tim Durling, who stops by to talk about his brand-new book The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner's Companion to Fleetwood Mac. We dig into how the project came together, some of the surprising stories behind the band, and why this book is a must-read for both longtime fans and total newcomers. We also roll into a review of Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night — no spoilers on whether we loved it or not (you'll have to listen!), but we can say we definitely love the book. The link will be posted at the bottom of the episode notes, so make sure to check it out! Tracks of the Week: • Mooger: Sarah McLachlan – “Gravity” • Marc: Lindsey Buckingham – “Countdown” • Tim Durling: Night Ranger – “Sentimental Street” • Jerry: Stevie Nicks – “Sleeping Angel” Until next week. Don't run from The Sound That Haunts You — and make sure to pick up the book The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner's Companion to Fleetwood Mac. #AmericasPodcast #FleetwoodMac #TheSoundThatHauntsYou #TimDurling #FleetwoodMacFans #TangoInTheNight #LindseyBuckingham #StevieNicks #NightRanger #MusicPodcast #RockPodcast #PodcastLife #MacNation #ClassicRock Link For The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner's Companion to Fleetwood Mac.-https://www.amazon.com/SOUND-THAT-HAUNTS-YOU-Beginners/dp/B0FX1B7WMN?ref_=ast_author_mpb Link For Our YouTube Page-https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076

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This Week on America's Podcast! We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russell—armed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time! Joining this sonic séance are none other than Ross Warner, author of American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond, and the one and only Eddy Cannistraci, the man, the myth, the alcohol-powered legend. By the end of this marathon, we bid a possibly-tearful, definitely-tipsy Auf Wiedersehen to Mooger and Eddy Alcohol Man, but don't worry—we rally and bring it home with Marc, Ross, and Ryan still standing (barely). So buckle up, Tricksters—we're raising hell and counting riffs on this epic episode! Will your favorite make the list? Will someone start singing “Dream Police” off-key? Only one way to find out... Until next week, say it with us: “Elo Kiddies!” And remember—don't wake up with a monster. #CheapTrick #Top25 #ClassicRock #RockNRoll #PodcastLife #MusicNerds #NowPlaying #CheapTrickFans #RockLegends #EloKiddies #BudokanVibes #GuitarHeroes #PowerPop #RockHistory #PodcastMarathon #RaiseHell #VinylCommunity #MusicPodcast #DontWakeUpWithAMonster #America'sPodcast