Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Popoff

In Episode 371 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores why some of rock and metal's greatest albums save their strongest statement for last. Closing tracks from Ozzy Osbourne, Metalllica and others prove the final song can be the album's most memorable, ambitious, and powerful moment. Ozzy Osbourne – “Diary of a Madman” Yes – “Heart of the Sunrise” Metallica – “Metal Militia” Alice in Chains – “Would?” Kiss – “Black Diamond” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 370 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin examines why so many classic rock and metal bands, from Def Leppard to Rush and Iron Maiden, have debut albums that sold surprisingly poorly compared to their blockbuster follow-ups, despite often being fan favorites and essential parts of their catalogs. Def Leppard – “Satellite” Rush – “Finding My Way” Twisted Sister – “Run for Your Life” Slayer – “Die by the Sword” Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 370 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin examines why so many classic rock and metal bands, from Def Leppard to Rush and Iron Maiden, have debut albums that sold surprisingly poorly compared to their blockbuster follow-ups, despite often being fan favorites and essential parts of their catalogs. Def Leppard – “Satellite” Rush – “Finding My Way” Twisted Sister – “Run for Your Life” Slayer – “Die by the Sword” Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 369 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin argues how rock bands from the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to Fleetwood Mac and UFO escaped the creative limits of the British blues boom. He posits that their willingness to evolve into hard rock, heavy metal, prog, and pop ultimately defined their greatest successes. The Rolling Stones – “Street Fighting Man” Status Quo – “Oh Baby” Black Sabbath – “Hand of Doom” Aerosmith – “Woman of the World” UFO – “Rock Bottom” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 369 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin argues how rock bands from the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to Fleetwood Mac and UFO escaped the creative limits of the British blues boom. He posits that their willingness to evolve into hard rock, heavy metal, prog, and pop ultimately defined their greatest successes. The Rolling Stones – “Street Fighting Man” Status Quo – “Oh Baby” Black Sabbath – “Hand of Doom” Aerosmith – “Woman of the World” UFO – “Rock Bottom” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 368 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explains how replacement guitarists can become welcome or unwelcome distractions by transforming a band's sound, identity, songwriting, or fan perception. He highlights memorable examples from acts like Yes, Whitesnake and Fleetwood Mac. Yes – “Changes” Whitesnake – “Slip of the Tongue” Dio – “Big Sister” Fleetwood Mac – “Second Hand News" Thin Lizzy – “The Holy War” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 367 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into why 1991 stands as one of rock's most transformative years. He traces the remarkable flood of landmark hard rock, metal, grunge, and more that redefined the music landscape in just a few extraordinary months. David Lee Roth – “Baby's on Fire” Van Halen – “Runaround” Ozzy Osbourne – “Desire” Soundgarden – “Face Pollution” R.E.M. – “Losing My Religion" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 368 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explains how replacement guitarists can become welcome or unwelcome distractions by transforming a band's sound, identity, songwriting, or fan perception. He highlights memorable examples from acts like Yes, Whitesnake and Fleetwood Mac. Yes – “Changes” Whitesnake – “Slip of the Tongue” Dio – “Big Sister” Fleetwood Mac – “Second Hand News" Thin Lizzy – “The Holy War” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 367 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into why 1991 stands as one of rock's most transformative years. He traces the remarkable flood of landmark hard rock, metal, grunge, and more that redefined the music landscape in just a few extraordinary months. David Lee Roth – “Baby's on Fire” Van Halen – “Runaround” Ozzy Osbourne – “Desire” Soundgarden – “Face Pollution” R.E.M. – “Losing My Religion" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's written almost 8,000 record reviews… he has 135 booksin print… he's been a research expert on pretty much every hard rock and heavy metal documentary anyone's EVER watched… he's Martin Popoff, and he finally crossed a line (as far as Jon is concerned.) He has put out a video listing theWORST song on each of the Van Halen studio releases – we're watching it for the first time and reacting to it LIVE with Martin himself! #johnpetrucci #mikeportnoy #jordanrudess #johnmyung#jameslabrie #dreamtheater #podcast #talkingintoinfinity #vanhalen#martinpopoff #rankings

In Episode 366 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traces the four key albums recorded by future Deep Purple members before their reunion on Perfect Strangers. Martin further explores how disparate projects with Whitesnake, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore set the stage for one of rock's most celebrated comeback albums. Gary Moore – “Don't Take Me for a Loser” Whitesnake – “Saints an' Sinners” Rainbow – “Stranded” Black Sabbath – “Hot Line” Deep Purple – “Perfect Strangers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 366 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traces the four key albums recorded by future Deep Purple members before their reunion on Perfect Strangers. Martin further explores how disparate projects with Whitesnake, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore set the stage for one of rock's most celebrated comeback albums. Gary Moore – “Don't Take Me for a Loser” Whitesnake – “Saints an' Sinners” Rainbow – “Stranded” Black Sabbath – “Hot Line” Deep Purple – “Perfect Strangers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To commemorate 50 years of the classic Aerosmith album, "Rocks", Christian Bladt welcomes back to the show an all-star panel of Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, comedian Don Jamieson, author Martin Popoff and Mark Chicchini from the "Three Sides of the Coin" podcast.

In Episode 365 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the many ways guitar can fade into a supporting role in rock and metal. Bands like Rush, Twisted Sister, and Genesis demonstrate how songwriting, vocals, keyboards, rhythm sections, or dominant personalities can overshadow what is typically the genre's central instrument. Rush – “Red Sector A” David Lee Roth – “Hot Dog and a Shake” Twisted Sister – “Burn in Hell” The Stranglers – “Water” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 365 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the many ways guitar can fade into a supporting role in rock and metal. Bands like Rush, Twisted Sister, and Genesis demonstrate how songwriting, vocals, keyboards, rhythm sections, or dominant personalities can overshadow what is typically the genre's central instrument. Rush – “Red Sector A” David Lee Roth – “Hot Dog and a Shake” Twisted Sister – “Burn in Hell” The Stranglers – “Water” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huyen Tue Dao and I continue our trip throught the 500 greatest heavy metal songs as listed Martin Popoff's book - 500 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs.  For about Huyen:  https://www.instagram.com/queencodemonkey/ for the playlist we are talking about:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TqG3LqTI9q5urssvFmesF?si=865eb7227efd457c For more Beyond the Playlist https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/ https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

In Episode 364 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin celebrates rock and metal's greatest one-off lineups, highlighting albums where a unique combination of musicians appeared just once yet produced some of the most memorable and influential records in their bands' catalogs. Judas Priest – “Dissident Aggressor” Black Sabbath – “Die Young” The Saints – “This Perfect Day” Alcatrazz – “Wire and Wood” Yes – “Into the Lens” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 364 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin celebrates rock and metal's greatest one-off lineups, highlighting albums where a unique combination of musicians appeared just once yet produced some of the most memorable and influential records in their bands' catalogs. Judas Priest – “Dissident Aggressor” Black Sabbath – “Die Young” The Saints – “This Perfect Day” Alcatrazz – “Wire and Wood” Yes – “Into the Lens” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 363 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into the curious world of songs whose titles never appear in their lyrics. He uses examples from heavy metal, prog, grunge, and classic rock to examine how artists use enigmatic, descriptive, and literary titles to add meaning beyond the words actually being sung. Black Sabbath – “A National Acrobat” Rush – “Witch Hunt” Faith No More – “Epic” Scorpions – “The Sails of Charon” Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 363 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into the curious world of songs whose titles never appear in their lyrics. He uses examples from heavy metal, prog, grunge, and classic rock to examine how artists use enigmatic, descriptive, and literary titles to add meaning beyond the words actually being sung. Black Sabbath – “A National Acrobat” Rush – “Witch Hunt” Faith No More – “Epic” Scorpions – “The Sails of Charon” Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 362 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how heavy metal and progressive rock evolved as musical "doppelgangers," tracing their shared roots, parallel development, eventual convergence, and enduring bond through virtuosity, ambition, and a common outsider spirit. Deep Purple – “Into the Fire” Yes – “Siberian Khatru” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Metallica – “Phantom Lord” Porcupine Tree – “The Blind House” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 362 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into how heavy metal and progressive rock evolved as musical "doppelgangers," tracing their shared roots, parallel development, eventual convergence, and enduring bond through virtuosity, ambition, and a common outsider spirit. Deep Purple – “Into the Fire” Yes – “Siberian Khatru” Rush – “The Camera Eye” Metallica – “Phantom Lord” Porcupine Tree – “The Blind House” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 361 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin discusses “career sabotage albums.” These daring, strange, or self-destructive records by bands like Fleetwood Mac, Ministry, and Nirvana that may have intentionally (or unintentionally!) derailed commercial momentum in pursuit of artistic freedom or anti-commercial instincts. Fleetwood Mac – “The Ledge” Ministry – “Useless” Pearl Jam – “Tremor Christ” Masters of Reality – “Ants in the Kitchen” Neil Young – “Payola Blues” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 360 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin takes a deep dive into the power and pitfalls of melody, contrasting the “gas station meal rock” vocal hooks of bands like Nickelback and the melancholy repetition of Santana with the transcendent emotional beauty of These Trails and the adventurous microtonal experimentation of Maddie Ashman. Nickelback – “Rockstar” Santana – “Oye Como Va” These Trails – “Rusty's House & Lost in Space” Maddie Ashman – “Dark” These Trails – “Rapt Attention” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 359 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin toys with the kindred nature of thrash and hair metal and how the two genres influenced each other's development and came from the same origins and roots. Ratt – “Tell the World” Slayer – “Die by the Sword” Slaughter – “Out for Love” Judas Priest – “A Touch of Evil” Guns N' Roses – “Mr. Brownstone” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 361 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin discusses “career sabotage albums.” These daring, strange, or self-destructive records by bands like Fleetwood Mac, Ministry, and Nirvana that may have intentionally (or unintentionally!) derailed commercial momentum in pursuit of artistic freedom or anti-commercial instincts. Fleetwood Mac – “The Ledge” Ministry – “Useless” Pearl Jam – “Tremor Christ” Masters of Reality – “Ants in the Kitchen” Neil Young – “Payola Blues” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 360 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin takes a deep dive into the power and pitfalls of melody, contrasting the “gas station meal rock” vocal hooks of bands like Nickelback and the melancholy repetition of Santana with the transcendent emotional beauty of These Trails and the adventurous microtonal experimentation of Maddie Ashman. Nickelback – “Rockstar” Santana – “Oye Como Va” These Trails – “Rusty's House & Lost in Space” Maddie Ashman – “Dark” These Trails – “Rapt Attention” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 358 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores why he's not typically a fan of concept albums by spotlighting the ones that have won him over. From subtle, loosely themed classics like the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and XTC's "Skylarking" to fully realized masterpieces like Porcupine Tree's "Fear of a Blank Planet," Martin shows why certain concept albums connect with him so well. The Beatles – “Getting Better” XTC – “Season Cycle” Porcupine Tree – “Fear of a Blank Planet” Alice Cooper – “Escape” Pink Floyd – “Sheep” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 359 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin toys with the kindred nature of thrash and hair metal and how the two genres influenced each other's development and came from the same origins and roots. Ratt – “Tell the World” Slayer – “Die by the Sword” Slaughter – “Out for Love” Judas Priest – “A Touch of Evil” Guns N' Roses – “Mr. Brownstone” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huyen Tue Dao and I continue our trip throught the 500 greatest heavy metal songs as listed Martin Popoff's book - 500 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs.  For about Huyen:  https://www.instagram.com/queencodemonkey/ for the playlist we are talking about:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TqG3LqTI9q5urssvFmesF?si=865eb7227efd457c For more Beyond the Playlist https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/ https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Episode #580! Game of Thrones Exhibit, Bizarro Year None and Metal Hurlant! This week DL talks about seeing the Game of Thrones traveling exhibit while in Arlington, TX. Bizarro Year None #1 is out. Scott talks about this first issue by Kevin Smith and Nick Pitarra. Scott also has Limelight Rush in the 80's by Martin Popoff. DL brings Carl Barks' Donald Duck vol. 6 Old Castle's Secret and the fourth issue of Metal Hurlant to the table. Check it out!

In Episode 358 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores why he's not typically a fan of concept albums by spotlighting the ones that have won him over. From subtle, loosely themed classics like the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and XTC's "Skylarking" to fully realized masterpieces like Porcupine Tree's "Fear of a Blank Planet," Martin shows why certain concept albums connect with him so well. The Beatles – “Getting Better” XTC – “Season Cycle” Porcupine Tree – “Fear of a Blank Planet” Alice Cooper – “Escape” Pink Floyd – “Sheep” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 357 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the surprisingly short list of musicians, including Ozzy Osbourne and Paul McCartney, who've earned at least one U.S. gold record with three different bands or projects. Martin breaks down the rare career paths that turned them into multi-band commercial heavyweights. Ozzy Osbourne – “Slow Down” GTR – “Here I Wait” Paul McCartney – “Mr. Bellamy” Sammy Hagar – “I'll Fall in Love Again” The Firm – “Make or Break” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prolific rock writer Martin Popoff joins Nick to talk about his latest book Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land. You can purchase a copy of Popoff's book at any major retailer, including Amazon,  Barnes & Noble, and Quatro. Support the show

In Episode 356 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores his personal “renaissance” of rediscovering music by using tools like Discogs and curated album runs to acquire and reconnect with the rich, often overlooked histories of bands—from The Pretenders and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He argues that diving into these back catalogs is one of the most rewarding ways to truly get into music. The Pretenders – “Popstar” Midge Ure – “Answers to Nothing” Pete Shelley – “I Surrender” Urban Verbs – “The Angry Young Men” Siouxsee and the Banshees – “Halloween” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 355 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin grapples albums and bands that seemed perfect on paper due to hype, reunions, image, or pedigree, but ultimately fell short of expectations, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment despite initial excitement. Warrior Soul – “The Answer” Gamma – “Darkness to Light” Uriah Heep – “No Return” Tin Machine – “Under the God” Chequered Past – “A World Gone Wild” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 354 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin compares and contrasts ZZ Top and Billy Idol as unlikely “doppelgangers,” tracing how both evolved from distinct early roots into MTV-era, dance-infused rock superstars before eventually sliding into formula and diminishing returns. ZZ Top – “Balinese” Billy Idol – “Dancing with Myself” ZZ Top – “Got Me Under Pressure” Billy Idol – “The Loveless” ZZ Top – “Piece” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 357 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the surprisingly short list of musicians, including Ozzy Osbourne and Paul McCartney, who've earned at least one U.S. gold record with three different bands or projects. Martin breaks down the rare career paths that turned them into multi-band commercial heavyweights. Ozzy Osbourne – “Slow Down” GTR – “Here I Wait” Paul McCartney – “Mr. Bellamy” Sammy Hagar – “I'll Fall in Love Again” The Firm – “Make or Break” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 356 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores his personal “renaissance” of rediscovering music by using tools like Discogs and curated album runs to acquire and reconnect with the rich, often overlooked histories of bands—from The Pretenders and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He argues that diving into these back catalogs is one of the most rewarding ways to truly get into music. The Pretenders – “Popstar” Midge Ure – “Answers to Nothing” Pete Shelley – “I Surrender” Urban Verbs – “The Angry Young Men” Siouxsee and the Banshees – “Halloween” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #579! Anthem: Rush in the '70's, Junji Ito Exhibition book and Shogun! This week Scott brings Martin Popoff's book Anthem: Rush in the '70's to the podcast. Scott also talks about Force Works featuring the art of Thomas Tenney. After a year and a half, DL finally acquired the Junji Ito Exhibition - Enchanted Illustrations art book. It makes it's way to the table this episode. Scott also talks a little about the book Shogun. Check it out!  

Our latest guest is Martin Popoff who is the author of over 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock and record collecting , bringing both archival depth and fan-first storytelling. Today we are speaking with Martin about his new book: "KISS '76". KISS was formed in 1973, and was one of the hardest-working bands in rock, releasing three studio albums and their breakthrough Alive! album in 1974, setting the stage for a true breakthough into superstardom. Fifty years on, Marting frames the band's nonstop momentum in 1976 - two landmark studio albums, a relentless touring schedule, and the birth of the KISS Army fan club. Written with the fan's eye and the historian's rigor, KISS '76 follows the band around the world into the studio, paring the detailed album analysis with on-the-road reportage and archival discoveries. As Martin puts it in the prolougue, "This is the Story of 1976 by someone with way too much KISS on the brain", A voice that gives the book its affectionate, insider engergy while nebver losing sight of the year's bigger picture. Show notes and additional episodes can be found on our website: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks  

In Episode 355 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin grapples albums and bands that seemed perfect on paper due to hype, reunions, image, or pedigree, but ultimately fell short of expectations, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment despite initial excitement. Warrior Soul – “The Answer” Gamma – “Darkness to Light” Uriah Heep – “No Return” Tin Machine – “Under the God” Chequered Past – “A World Gone Wild” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huyen Tue Dao and I continue our trip throught the 500 greatest heavy metal songs as listed Martin Popoff's book - 500 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs.  For about Huyen:  https://www.instagram.com/queencodemonkey/ for the playlist we are talking about:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TqG3LqTI9q5urssvFmesF?si=865eb7227efd457c For more Beyond the Playlist https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/ https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

In Episode 354 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin compares and contrasts ZZ Top and Billy Idol as unlikely “doppelgangers,” tracing how both evolved from distinct early roots into MTV-era, dance-infused rock superstars before eventually sliding into formula and diminishing returns. ZZ Top – “Balinese” Billy Idol – “Dancing with Myself” ZZ Top – “Got Me Under Pressure” Billy Idol – “The Loveless” ZZ Top – “Piece” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 353 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin moves through prog, metal, and rock, examining how artists from Rush to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin have inspired waves of soundalike acts. These bands are sometimes criticized and sometimes celebrated for keeping beloved styles alive. Crown Lands – “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” Primal Fear – “Chainbreaker” Four Horsemen – “Nobody Said It Was Easy” Enuff Znuff – “New Thing” Galactic Cowboys – “My School” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 352 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the “curse” of second live albums, arguing that follow-ups by bands like The Who, Motörhead and Metallica often disappoint due to poor timing, diminished excitement, or messy circumstances compared to their first live releases. The Who – “Who Are You” Motörhead – “Eat the Rich” Metallica – “Fuel” Foghat – “Drivin' Wheel” Judas Priest – “Love Bites” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Bladt commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kiss's "Destroyer" in this roundtable conversation with Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, Mark Chicchini from the Three Sides of the Coin podcast, author Martin Popoff (whose latest book is "Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land") and Rick Kosak from the greatest Kiss tribute band you can ever see, Mr. Speed .

In Episode 353 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin moves through prog, metal, and rock, examining how artists from Rush to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin have inspired waves of soundalike acts. These bands are sometimes criticized and sometimes celebrated for keeping beloved styles alive. Crown Lands – “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” Primal Fear – “Chainbreaker” Four Horsemen – “Nobody Said It Was Easy” Enuff Znuff – “New Thing” Galactic Cowboys – “My School” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this special episode from our sister show, "Rock n' Roll Grad School."Martin Popoff has a new book out. If that hasn't got your putting on your coat and heading out to your nearest bookstore, you clearly don't know Martin's work. But, if you don't, the new book is about Kiss in 1976- an important year in the band's history.  "Kiss 76" is available right now from Motor Books. The book isn't your typical "coffee table" book. It's a feast for your senses. Martin takes readers on a journey through time to track not only the band during the iconic year, but also a whole lot of everything else that made 50 years ago one for the ages. Our chat with Martin is always filled with interesting information for diehard and casual music fans alike. It's like being seated at a great dinner party.You may ask, "Does the world really need another KISS book?" The answer is unequivocally, "Yes, it needed this one."With photos rarely seen anywhere else and chock full of great facts, you won't be disappointed. Luke and Heidi have been talking about it for weeks. To get a copy for yourself, visit your local bookstore or order one wherever you buy your books. 

In Episode 351 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traverses some of rock and metal's greatest comeback albums, highlighting how artists rebound through critical acclaim, commercial success, adversity, or long absences. Angel Witch – “Witching Hour” Ozzy Osbourne – “Steal Way (The Night)” Uriah Heep – “Too Scared to Run” Kiss – “Young and Wasted” AC/DC – “Are You Ready” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices