Is It Dad Rock Yet?

In this week's episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory. This is our last episode, we hope you enjoy.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Phil Vernon, the host of the Riff n Chips podcast and guitarist of post metal band, Copse. Phil's album of choice was the metalcore classic 'Alive or Just Breathing' from Killswitch Engage. Phil was an awesome guest. It's a great episode. We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Riff n Chips: Spotify Instagram X Find out more about Copse: Spotify Youtube Bandcamp X Facebook

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve quizzes Martin on the Nu Metal classic, Infest, from Papa Roach. Infest was the first album that Martin and Steve spoke about on the podcast. It took them 4-5 hours to record and the finished product was a bit shit, to say the least. They decided it was time to revisit the first ever episode they recorded and give it a well deserved remix.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined, once again, by Cam and Jonny from the chaotic Manchester noise makers, Lure In. They're here to tell us about their new album 'We Are All Going To Hell', which is available on Spotify here. We quiz them on the metalcore masterpiece that is Poison The Well's 'The Opposite of December...A Season of Separation". As always, Cam and Jonny are awesome guests, it's a great episode. More about Lure In: Bandcamp Facebook

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Sam from The Lonely Youth, an alt rock band from Hull, in the UK. Sam chose the 1999 alternative metal/funk rock album 'Make Yourself' from 'Incubus'. Find out more about The Lonely Youth Facebook Instagram

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the fourth studio album from Jimmy Eat World, Bleed American.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin chose the disco inspired house album 'Discovery' from French electronic duo 'Daft Punk'. It's kind of outside the genre's that we usually choose, but Daft Punk seemed to cross that bridge into the alternative scene somehow. Anyways, it's a great episode, we hope you enjoy.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Lewis and Dan from Looseleaf, an alternative emo band from Southend and Brighton, to be quizzed on the 2014 debut album from the Atlanta emo outfit, Microwave. It's a good one, Lewis and Dan were awesome guests, we hope you enjoy. Find out more about Looseleaf: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠Spotify ⁠Bandcamp

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Andy Gilmour, the bassist for Hundred Reasons, Raging Speedhorn, Freeze the Atlantic and Hectares. Andy chose the 1986 Iron Maiden album, Somewhere in Time to be quizzed about. Andy was an awesome guest.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on the smash hit Emo/Screamo album, The Used, from the Utah quartet, released in 2002. Martin chose the album this week, and he puts Steve's The Used knowledge through its paces.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the album that he will quiz Martin on. Martin has to guess the album, but it's already the title of the episode, so we might as well tell you. Steve chose the 2001 garage rock classic White Blood Cells, from The White Stripes.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Simon, the guitarist from Blanket, a grungey shoegaze band from the north west here in the UK. Simon chose the Smashing Pumpkins classic double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, from the year 1995 to be grilled about. Find out more about Blanket: Instagram Facebook Youtube Spotify

In this weeks episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve Quizzes Martin on the Nine Inch Nails, industrial classic, The Downward Spiral.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Joe, the vocalist for the Leeds based emo-infused alternative rock band Beauty School. Joe gave Martin and Steve a huge list of albums that changed his life for the episode, and they decided to go with the emo classic 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', the sophomore album from the New Jersey quintet. Find out more about Beauty School here: Instagram Facebook Youtube Spotify

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin quizzes Steve on the 2003 masterpiece 'War all the Time'. From the New Jersey Post-Hardcore outfit, Thursday.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve quizzes Martin on the 2001, Neue Deutsche Harte album, 'Mutter' by Rammstein.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Matt from the Nevermind Polly Podcast. Matt's album of choice was American Idiot by Punk Rock Stalwarts, Greenday. Matt chose this album because it was one of the first album's that got him into the alternative music scene. Listen to us quiz him on all things American Idiot and Green Day. More about Nevermind Polly Podcast: Instagram Spotify Youtube

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? It's Steve's turn to choose an album and he chose the debut album, Permission to Land, from the British glam rock outfit The Darkness. Martin and Steve also talk about the death of Kerrang TV and their memories of watching it as teenagers.

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Andy and Ryan from the Manchester based post-rock outfit Pleiades. The album of choice for Andy and Ryan was none other than Glassjaw's amazing 2002 sophomore album, Worship and Tribute. A post-hardcore classic. Andy and Ryan were excellent guests, and as always, this episode is full of fun and interesting trivia. To find out more about Pleiades see the below links: Spotify Bandcamp Facebook Instagram Youtube X Tik Tok

This week Martin and Steve are joined by Kathryn and Dan from the London punk band, Fresh. They chose Biffy Clyro's fourth studio album, and major label debut, Puzzle. Kathryn and Dan were fantastic guests, and it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it. To hear more from Fresh, check out the links below. Facebook Youtube Instagram Spotify

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve go solo, or duo, because there's two of them. Basically, they don't have a guest. It was Martin's turn to choose an album this week and he selected the 1999 Psychobilly/Punk Rock debut from Tiger Army. This week it is Steve's turn to put Martin in the hot seat and challenge his knowledge on everything Tiger Army. There's some pretty cool stuff in this episode, which you are sure to enjoy, probably.

This week Martin and Steve are joined by Cam and Jonny from Lure In, a noisy and chaotic band from Manchester. They chose The Dillinger Escape Plan's 2013 album 'One Of Us Is The Killer' to be quizzed on, and they did an excellent job. These guys know Dillinger inside and out. If you're into The Dillinger Escape Plan, you'll love this episode. If you're not a fan of Dillinger, you'll still enjoy this episode. To find out more about Lure In, check out the links below. Bandcamp Facebook Instagram Spotify

This week Steve and Martin are joined by Maddy from the Brighton based, noisy alt-rock band, Jar of Blind Flies. Maddy chose 'Around the Fur' by Deftones from the year 1997 to be quizzed on. It's an awesome episode, whether you like Deftones or not. Maddy was a great guest, and if you want to find more about Jar of Blind Flies, check out the links below. Instagram Facebook Youtube Spotify

We decided to do a special episode about our Spotify wrapped. It's abit self indulgent, it was fun to record. We hope it's fun for you to listen to.

On this week's episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? We're joined by James from the Great Yarmouth Ska Punk band, Stank Finger. James' album of choice was 'Pump Up the Valuum' by NOFX from the year 2000. As always Martin quizzes James on the ins and outs of the album while Steve throws in some interesting nuggets of trivia for good fun. It's a good episode, even if we say so ourselves. James was an excellent guest, and I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode whether you're a fan of NOFX or not. If you want to find out more about Stank Finger, check out the links below. Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Fraser from Wrong Life! In this episode Martin quizzes Fraser about the 2001 Andrew WK album 'I Get Wet'. Co-host Steve, as always, drops some trivia bombs that will give you insights into the album that you probably didn't already know. Fraser is a great guest, and it's a great episode. If you want to find out more about Wrong Life, click on the links below: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠Spotify ⁠Website

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve are joined by Steve and Joe from the alt rock quintet Truthteller! In this episode Martin quizzes Steve and Joe the band about the 2007 Radiohead album 'In Rainbows'. Co-host Steve, as always, drops some trivia bombs that will give you insights into the album and band that you probably didn't already know. It's a great episode, Steve and Joe were excellent guests. They tell us all about Truthteller, how the band started, what is happening with their new vocalist and how they got into alternative music to begin with. Radiohead might not be for everyone, but this episode is. There you go, a nice cheesy statement to finish off the description. If you want to find out more about Truthteller, click on the links below: Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify

Get ready to dive into the heart of emo greatness on this week's electrifying episode of Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin and Steve have a special guest in the studio, Anthony from Krassroots Promotions! Prepare yourselves for a thrilling trip down memory lane as Anthony charges into a fierce battle of wits against our very own Steve. Martin quizzes them on the wonders of the 2003 emo classic, Deja Entendu by Brand New. Who will emerge victorious in this epic trivia showdown centered around the genre-defining masterpiece? Whether you're a die-hard Brand New superfan or someone who's never experienced their soul-stirring melodies before, this episode is tailor-made for you. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride through the album's highs and lows, sprinkled with fascinating tidbits that are bound to leave you on the edge of your seat. Tune in and discover Deja Entendu. To find out more about Anthony and Krassroots Promotions: Facebook Instagram

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? hosts Martin and Steve are joined by Tom and Sam from the awesome modern metalcore outfit, Aleya! In this episode Martin and Steve challenge Tom and Sam with a barrage of questions about Avenged Sevenfold's iconic 2007 self-titled album. Will Tom and Sam uncover the hidden meanings behind the tracks, or will they be left scratching their heads? How well do they know the band's storied history, and will they stumble over the intricate lyrics? Whether you're a devoted Avenged Sevenfold fanatic, a casual listener, or even a self-proclaimed "hater,"  you're going to love this episode. Join us as we get to know more about Aleya, and uncover intriguing insights and hidden gems about Avenged Sevenfold that are sure to leave you thinking WTF? To find out more about Aleya:

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Martin is putting Steve to the test with an electrifying quiz centered around the iconic 2005 British Indie masterpiece, "Silent Alarm" by Bloc Party. Discover the juicy details behind who cheekily dubbed Bloc Party as the "band from university challenge," and catch the unforgettable response from Kele Okereke himself. But that's not all! Unearth hidden gems and untold tales about this legendary album that will leave you craving more. But hold onto your headphones, because Steve has a mind-blowing quiz lined up for Martin too! It's all about the British Indie music scene of the mid-2000s, featuring brain-teasers about iconic bands like The Enemy, Razorlight, Snow Patrol, The Cribs, Kaiser Chiefs, The Pigeon Detectives, The View, The Automatic, and a whole lot more. Hit that play button and let the battle of music wits commence!

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet?, Martin and Steve are thrilled to have Craig and Conor from The Young Hearts, a sensational melodic punk band hailing from Kent, here in the UK! In this episode, Craig and Conor dive headfirst into the 2006 alternative and indie rock masterpiece, "Sam's Town" by The Killers. Join us as we dissect this iconic album, learn why Craig and Conor handpicked it for our trivia battle, and get a sneak peek into what The Young Hearts have in store for the future of punk! Who will reign supreme in our epic music trivia quiz? Discover the hidden gems in "Sam's Town" that you never knew existed! Whether you're a hardcore punk fanatic, an emo enthusiast, or a die-hard rock and metal lover, this episode is for you. Tune in for a blend of music history, epic trivia showdowns, and insights. To find out more about The Young Hearts go to: Spotify Facebook Instagram

In this episode Martin and Steve are joined by Teebs from the Philadelphia/South Jersey alt rock/indie rock band Out of Service. Teebs chose the sophomore album Mean Everything to Nothing by Atlanta indie rock/alt rock band Manchester Orchestra. Martin puts Steve and Teebs through their paces in a band name quiz before Teebs faces the gauntlet that is the album quiz. How Teebs come out high and mighty at the end, or will he struggle his way through the album trivia? You find out more about Out of Service here: Website Spotify Instagram Facebook Youtube

In this episode Steve quizzes Martin about the 1999 Misfits album, Famous Monsters. A punk rock classic. Tune in to find out how well Martin does in the Famous Monsters quiz, does he know any lyrics at all? Does he know the extent of the Misfits line up? Will he be able to tell us what genre Misfits pioneered? Ok, well we all know its horror punk, but what other genres did this line up throw into the mix? Martin has a little pop punk mastermind quiz for Steve as well. Will Steve be able to answers questions about bands such as Greenday, Paramore, Fallout Boy, Sum41 and New Found Glory. By the way, if you've read this far, thanks, but we're just trying to get as many keywords into the episode description as we can.

This week Martin and Steve are joined by Dev and Mike from Stitched to be quizzed all about the unrelenting masterpiece that is Iowa, Slipknot's second, and potentially heaviest, and most popular album to date. In this episode Dev and Mike tell us all about Stitched, how they formed, the way they write their songs, and give us an insight into how their music is defined. Spoiler alert, it's not hardcore, it's not metalcore, but it's definitely heavy!! Martin and Steve quiz them on all things Iowa in a head to head challenge, and we find out how much they really know about American geography. You find out more about Stitched by clicking the links below: Spotify Instagram Facebook

In this episode Martin and Steve are joined by Charlie Pidcock to talk about the pop punk album "A Hangover You Don't Deserve" by Bowling for Soup, from the year 2004. In this episode Charlie talks about his life as a musician, how he went from being a solo singer/songwriter to writing a noisy pop punk album with a full band. He talks about the writing and recording of his new album "Heart So Full" and his hopes for the future. Martin and Steve quiz Charlie on all things Bowling for Soup, with some surprise questions thrown in for good measure. You can find out more about Charlie and his new album by clicking on the links below: Spotify Instagram Facebook Threads

This week Martin and Steve are joined by Kendal, the vocalist from the Richmond Virginia hardcore band, Heavy is the Head. Kendal chose the 2005 album Wake the Dead by Comeback kid for this week's episode. In this episode we talk out all about Heavy is the Head, Kendal's hardcore roots, Comeback Kid and Winnipeg cocktails.

In this episode, Martin and Steve are joined by their good friend Sam. A different Sam this time. You might have heard a story about Sam asking someone from the crowd to put their balls in his face when he played a gig in his younger days. Listen to find out if the story is true or not. Sam chose the self-titled Billy Talent album from the year 2003. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Atom Willard was announced as the new Alkaline Trio drummer, so Martin's guess is for real.

In this week Martin and Steve discuss the 1994 debut album, Burn My Eyes from Machine Head.

This week Martin and Steve talk about Rise Against's major label debut, Siren Song of the Counter Culture.

In this episode Martin and Steve discuss Alexis on Fire's Sophomore album "Watch Out!" How well does Steve do in the quiz? Here's a clue, not great.   It was Steve's turn to recommend an album to Martin this week, and he chose the O'brother album, Garden Window, from 2011.

In this week's episode Steve quizzes Martin on the Alkaline Trio album, Good Mourning. Will Martin be able to redeem himself in the lyrics quiz?

In this week's episode Martin and Steve discuss the From First to Last's debut album, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count.

In this week's episode Martin and Steve discuss the 2005 Against Me album, Searching For a Former Clarity. Is it a punk album, is it not a punk album? Will Martin be a champion at the lyrics quiz? Or will he be a loser? You'll have to listen to find out. Actually, he loses, fucking embarrassing.

In this week's episode Martin and Steve are joined by Max from Void to discuss all things Youth, the 2013 album from Citizen.

This week Martin and Steve discuss "They're only chasing safety", the 2004 album from Underoath. Listen to find out what the guys think to interlude tracks, bands going on strike and  if Steve's Underoath karaoke was a success.

Martin and Steve are joined by their good friend Aidan (he's been mentioned on the podcast many times) to discuss the 2002 album, Ideas Above Our Station, by Hundred Reasons. Aidan chose this album because Hundred Reasons were the first band that these three nerds went to see live. Coincidentally, they're also going to see Hundred Reasons play live on the day this episode is released. So sit back, relax and enjoy three grown men talking nonsense about an album that was released over twenty years ago.

Martin and Steve are joined by super fan Sam to discuss all things Korn - Issues.

Listen to this week's episode to find out if Martin and Steve really think this album is 'All Killer No Filler'.

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are joined by the Scrunge band Triptych, from Glasgow. They discuss the 2015 album, Twin Galaxies, by the match rock outfit, Delta Sleep. They're joined by the whole band, Finn, Jake and Matt. Listen to the episode to find out which one of these guys knows the most about Delta Sleep, what the hell 'scrunge' is and who is crowned the loser of the head-to-head quiz. You can all things Triptych related at https://officialtriptych.com/tree/

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are joined by James Parrett to discuss Title Fight's 2011 debut, Shed. James is the drummer from the band's Grandad and Bug. Listen to the episode to find out why James chose this album, why he started playing the drums, how much he knows about siblings in bands and where Stone Cold Steve Austin got his name from. You can all things Grandad related at https://linktr.ee/grandad All things Bug related can be found at https://linktr.ee/bandofbug This could be our longest episode yet, and it's a good one. At least we think so.

In this week's episode Martin and Steve take a look back over the albums they have discussed from the year 2000. Awards are handed out for the most dad rock band, the worst lyrics, the worst artwork and more. We also have a clip LULL's new single, Wrongside, that can be pre-saved here: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9f929