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This is the final part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features three guest interviews. The first is with singer/songwriter ROBERT FLEISCHMAN. The second is with JEANNE BASONE aka "Hollywood" from GLOW. And the third is with A&R man TOM ZUTAUT. In the first conversation, Robert Fleischman talks about his new solo album "Emotional Atlas", and how he channel his emotional pain into a beautiful piece of art. He also discusses the importance of artistic independence, and reflects on his time with Journey. In the second conversation, Jeanne "Hollywood" Basone talks about what's included in her new book, "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD", and how she put it together. In our last conversation, former A&R man Tom Zutaut talks about how he got started in the music business when he was still in high school, what it was like to work alongside David Geffen at Geffen Records, and his opinion on the infamous lawsuit Geffen filed against Neil Young when he was there. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final interview of the 2025 ROCKNPOD series, Allen talks with Christopher Williams, drummer for the bands Accept and Elegant Weapons. They start out discussing their past experiences at ROCKNPOD events, recalling noisy moments and humorous incidents. Christopher shares updates about his wife Ainsley, a solo artist who recently released a new single "The Beast is Coming." Christopher talks about his skills in woodworking and welding, including building custom furniture, cabinetry, and drumstick displays and mentions creating custom drum racks and launching a new company called Kick Logos, which offers custom graphics and logos for drummers. They also discuss a scent called "Rock and Roll On" created by Christopher and Ainsley, aimed at rock fans who want to smell good.

Bob Chiapardi discusses his role in marketing within the rock and metal music industry through his company, Concrete Marketing, which is known for promoting major bands like Metallica and Armored Saint, and has expanded into publicity, radio, and publishing with Foundations Magazine. Bob shares anecdotes about managing safety at events, including a story about Yngwie Malmsteen causing a fire alarm with pyro effects. Recently, Bob has shifted focus from marketing to producing music documentaries, including a three-part series on Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and producer associated with Stax Records and many classic hits.

This is the second part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features two guest interviews. The first is with bass player extraordinaire, BILLY SHEEHAN! The second is with BRIAN "DAMAGE" FORSYTHE, the lead guitarist and founding member of KIX! In the first conversation, Billy Sheehan talks about Mr. Big's final gig, his memories of working with David Lee Roth, and his idea for a Spanish language version of the "Eat 'Em and Smile" album. He also shares some incredible stories from gigs he played with Mr Big. In the second conversation, Brian "Damage" Forsythe talks about KIX's final gig, his memories of recording the "Cool Kids" album, and being friends with Johnny Depp back in the '80s. He also shares some experiences (good and bad) from touring with other big name rock bands. Billy Sheehan Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/billysheehanonbass https://www.facebook.com/p/Billy-Sheehan-100044426979764/ Brian "Damage" Forsythe Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/forsythe.brian https://www.facebook.com/p/Brian-Damage-Forsythe-100057366048165/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Camaro returns this week to give you an extra edition of Decibel Geek Times! This week on Decibel Geek Times, we remember some of rock's greatest legends on their deathdays — including Bob Kulick, Chris Cornell, David Wayne, Ray Manzarek, Nick Menza, Paul Gray, Bradley Nowell, Duane Allman, Roky Erickson, and Derek Frigo.  Then we take a loud trip through time with 2025 album anniversaries, highlighting major releases turning 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, and 50 years old — from Faith No More's Sol Invictus to BTO's Four Wheel Drive, and everything in between.  Plus, we cover new music from Deraps, Midnight, Fly!, Animalize, Holler, The Dead Daisies, and a brand-new EP from EightBall, a ROCKNPOD favorite! We hope you enjoy Decibel Geek Times 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Camaro returns this week to give you an extra edition of Decibel Geek Times! This week on Decibel Geek Times, we remember some of rock's greatest legends on their deathdays — including Bob Kulick, Chris Cornell, David Wayne, Ray Manzarek, Nick Menza, Paul Gray, Bradley Nowell, Duane Allman, Roky Erickson, and Derek Frigo.  Then we take a loud trip through time with 2025 album anniversaries, highlighting major releases turning 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, and 50 years old — from Faith No More's Sol Invictus to BTO's Four Wheel Drive, and everything in between.  Plus, we cover new music from Deraps, Midnight, Fly!, Animalize, Holler, The Dead Daisies, and a brand-new EP from EightBall, a ROCKNPOD favorite! We hope you enjoy Decibel Geek Times 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill kicks off the morning of ROCKNPOD 2025 talking to members of Lost Circus. They recently debuted their new single UNINVITED, which is an Alanis Morissette cover. The video for this single was directed by Calico Cooper.

This week, the finale of our trilogy of episodes or our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! As we stated in our last episode, Nashville has become the new rock n' roll capital in recent years. This is part 2 of our interviews with more of Nashville's best new bands. Since the town is called “Music City”, you can expect these bands to have amazing talent and great songwriting prowess. Hopefully, we will introduce you to your new favorite bands!What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal. We were super-stoked to go to the Rock N Pod in Nashville, TN, again this year! What is it you ask??? Rock N Pod is a unique annual event bringing together rock fans, artists, podcasters, and vendors for events that celebrate the past, promote the present, and look to the future of rock n' roll. This episode focuses on our interviews with local Nashville flair. Get ready to be impressed by these artists who are Music City Made! Songs this week include:Engines Of Ruin – “Even Your Dog (feat. Alaeddin)” from Wolves - EP (2024)Wolf Twin – “Worry” from Vol. 1 (2022) Lips Speak Louder – “Never Felt So Fine” from Consolation Prize (2025)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

This week continues our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! Much like Hollywood in the 80s and Seattle in the 90s, Nashville has become the new rock n' roll capital in recent years. This is part 1 of our interviews with some of Nashville's best new bands. Being that the town is called “Music City”, you can expect these bands to have amazing talent and great songwriting prowess. Hopefully, we will introduce you to your new favorite bands!What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal. We were super-stoked to go to the Rock N Pod in Nashville, TN, again this year! What is it you ask??? Rock N Pod is a unique annual event bringing together rock fans, artists, podcasters, and vendors for events that celebrate the past, promote the present, and look to the future of rock n' roll. This episode focuses on our interviews with local Nashville flair. Get ready to be impressed by these artists who are Music City Made! Songs this week include:Jane And The Killer Queens – “EAT! YOUR! WORDS!” from Fuck, Marry, Kill - EP (2025)Valkyrie's Fire – “Nectar Of The Gods” from Ascension - EP (2024)Gentry Blue – “Origins (Of Your Heartbreak)” from Ruins Valentine's Day - Live (2025)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Don Higgins and his twin brother Ron are music enthusiasts and authors of "The Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia," a trivia book focused on hard rock and metal music. The book combines multiple-choice trivia questions with stories about their experiences and encounters in the music world, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with the genre.

ROCK N POD 2025

This week is our full account of our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! Once again, we played a little game at the Rock N Pod Expo with the brightest podcasters and artists. If you've listened to the show before, you know this is called WILD CARD… If you want to play along at home, visit our socials and look for the RnP banner picture! It's an open-book test, so you can't lose!What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal. We were super-stoked to go to the Rock N Pod in Nashville, TN again this year! What is it you ask??? Rock N Pod is a unique annual event bringing together rock fans, artists, podcasters, and vendors for events that celebrate the past, promote the present, and look to the future of rock n' roll. This episode focuses on our ongoing game series called; WILD CARD! See if this amazing roster of artists and podcasters can guess these obscure rock n' roll gems! Hope we turn you on to something new…Songs this week include:Keel – “Evil, Wicked, Mean & Nasty” from Larger Than Live (1989) with Aaron Camaro & David GlynnDeath – “You're A Prisoner” from …For The Whole World To See (1975) with Aaron Camaro & David GlynnMinefield – “Rockstar” from Minefield (2021) with Aaron Camaro & David GlynnFastway – “Station” from All Fired Up (1984) with Aaron Camaro & David GlynnPentagram – “Forever My Queen” from First Daze Here (1975) with Mark K Anders & John Paul Stout from Engines Of RuinStreetheart – “Too Hot To Stop” from Live After Dark (1983) with Mark K Anders & John Paul Stout from Engines Of RuinGentle Giant – “Valedictory” from The Power And The Glory (1974) with Lydia Wynne & Sean Jannay from Gentry BlueVoivod – “Panorama” from Angel Rat (1991) with Lydia Wynne & Sean Jannay from Gentry BlueThe Toadies – “Little Sin” from Hell Below/Stars Above (2001) with Heather Gillis from Wolf TwinThe Runaways – “Neon Angels On The Road To Ruin” from Queens Of Noise (1977) with Heather Gillis from Wolf TwinThe Bronx – “Pleasure Seekers” from The Bronx III (2008) with Adam Sanders & Joey Grimaldi from Valkyrie's FireAnathema – “Wings Of God” from Judgement (1999) with Adam Sanders & Joey Grimaldi from Valkyrie's FireSilent Rage – “Fight For Rock” from Shattered Hearts (1987) with Sonny Pooni & Steven Michael from Growin' Up RockChrome Molly – “Thanks For The Angst” from Angst (1988) with Sonny Pooni & Steven Michael from Growin' Up RockLoudness – “This Lonely Heart” from Hurricane Eyes (1987) with Sonny Pooni & Steven Michael from Growin' Up RockIcon – “World War” from Icon (1984) with Sonny Pooni & Steven Michael from Growin' Up RockHelix – “Don't Touch The Merchandise” from Long Way To Heaven (1985) with Mighty KMarvelous 3 – “Katrina” from Math & Other Problems (1997) with Mighty KPlasmatics – “Nothing” from Beyond The Valley Of 1984 (1981) with Mighty KPlease subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

We discussed our experiences at the latest Rocknpod, new additions to Dennis' guitar collection, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2025, and our top 5 favorite albums from 1975. We also reminisced about our attendance at the first Rocknpod back in 2017 and Bill showcased a unique piece of KISS artwork made from vinyl records.

Bill talks with Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel. The conversation starts with Brian stating that he still loves working in the music industry, emphasizing passion over it feeling like a job. He says that the music itself hasn't changed much, but mentions how the business has evolved from vinyl to cassettes, CDs, and now streaming. Brian has started a podcast discussing heavy metal history and current trends, featuring notable guests from the metal community. Metal Blade Records continues to thrive with bands playing major venues and maintaining the genre's vitality.

We conclude our ROCKNPOD 2025 coverage with a bang as Decibel Geek Podcast interviews Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel! Brian Slagel is a pivotal figure in the heavy metal music scene. He founded Metal Blade Records in 1982, launching the influential Metal Massacre compilation that introduced Metallica to the world. Under his leadership, the label has signed and nurtured bands like Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and Amon Amarth, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the metal community. In this long form talk, Brian discusses the early days of Metal Blade Records, it's formation, past clients, and plans for the future. Brian also touches on his thoughts on how the music industry has changed, how he learned to pivot,and even how it led to a detour into the hockey world. Want to know what bands he almost signed/passed on? Did Megadeth almost sign with Metal Blade? Learn that and much more! In addition to his work with Metal Blade, Slagel hosts the podcast 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal, produced by Pantheon Media. Each episode delves into a significant metal track, featuring insights from music historian Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston, and guest musicians. The podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of metal's evolution, highlighting songs that have shaped the genre's identity. In this discussion talks about his work in the podcasting space, his thoughts on it as a promotional medium for artists, and plans that he has for his show. It's a fun discussion and we were honored to have Brian join us. Let's do it again! We hope you enjoy Brian Slagel Live Interview - Ep622 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to deliver on some awesome content amassed at ROCKNPOD 2025 as we present The Interviews! Throughout the day at ROCKNPOD Expo, Chris & Aaron sat down for interviews with some of the event's specials guests! Up first is comedian and host of Punchlines and Backlines, Courtney Cronin! Courtney has been around for ROCKNPOD since the very beginning and the Punchlines & Backlines show continues to grow year by year. It was a blast to sit down and catch up. Next is one of podcast world's newest duo's Beardo & Weirdo (ie. comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch member Chris Keal). It was awesome to catch up with Craig who's been a ROCKNPOD alumni since 2018 and welcome Chris to his first expo. You may hear from a few other celebrity voices as well! Up next is Jimmy Wheeler from the TN Entertainment Commission. In this discussion, Jimmy shares how his commission is bringing film and music industry projects and jobs to the state of Tennessee. With the state's growth and continued presence in all facets of entertainment, it's interesting to see how Jimmy and his team are looking to work with creators and musicians in the local area. Next is Joel Ellis. Joel shares his thoughts on his work with Cats in Boots, Heavy Bones, and more. Additionally, he shares hat a new version of the Heavy Bones album is available and tells you how to get it! We finish things off with internet sensation Joey Breaux. Joey has grown an insanely large following on social media with his karaoke renditions of classic hits. We sit down with Joey to get more on his back story, his influences, and his thoughts on music in general. It was cool to have our paths cross at this fun, rock-filled weekend. We hope you enjoy ROCKNPOD 2025: The Interviews 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our ROCKNPOD 2025 coverage with a bang as Decibel Geek Podcast interviews Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel! Brian Slagel is a pivotal figure in the heavy metal music scene. He founded Metal Blade Records in 1982, launching the influential Metal Massacre compilation that introduced Metallica to the world. Under his leadership, the label has signed and nurtured bands like Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and Amon Amarth, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the metal community. In this long form talk, Brian discusses the early days of Metal Blade Records, it's formation, past clients, and plans for the future. Brian also touches on his thoughts on how the music industry has changed, how he learned to pivot,and even how it led to a detour into the hockey world. Want to know what bands he almost signed/passed on? Did Megadeth almost sign with Metal Blade? Learn that and much more! In addition to his work with Metal Blade, Slagel hosts the podcast 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal, produced by Pantheon Media. Each episode delves into a significant metal track, featuring insights from music historian Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston, and guest musicians. The podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of metal's evolution, highlighting songs that have shaped the genre's identity. In this discussion talks about his work in the podcasting space, his thoughts on it as a promotional medium for artists, and plans that he has for his show. It's a fun discussion and we were honored to have Brian join us. Let's do it again! We hope you enjoy Brian Slagel Live Interview - Ep622 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to deliver on some awesome content amassed at ROCKNPOD 2025 as we present The Interviews! Throughout the day at ROCKNPOD Expo, Chris & Aaron sat down for interviews with some of the event's specials guests! Up first is comedian and host of Punchlines and Backlines, Courtney Cronin! Courtney has been around for ROCKNPOD since the very beginning and the Punchlines & Backlines show continues to grow year by year. It was a blast to sit down and catch up. Next is one of podcast world's newest duo's Beardo & Weirdo (ie. comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch member Chris Keal). It was awesome to catch up with Craig who's been a ROCKNPOD alumni since 2018 and welcome Chris to his first expo. You may hear from a few other celebrity voices as well! Up next is Jimmy Wheeler from the TN Entertainment Commission. In this discussion, Jimmy shares how his commission is bringing film and music industry projects and jobs to the state of Tennessee. With the state's growth and continued presence in all facets of entertainment, it's interesting to see how Jimmy and his team are looking to work with creators and musicians in the local area. Next is Joel Ellis. Joel shares his thoughts on his work with Cats in Boots, Heavy Bones, and more. Additionally, he shares hat a new version of the Heavy Bones album is available and tells you how to get it! We finish things off with internet sensation Joey Breaux. Joey has grown an insanely large following on social media with his karaoke renditions of classic hits. We sit down with Joey to get more on his back story, his influences, and his thoughts on music in general. It was cool to have our paths cross at this fun, rock-filled weekend. We hope you enjoy ROCKNPOD 2025: The Interviews 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike bring you the conclusion of our RockNPod interviews.  We speak a little Alice Cooper as well.  Featured this week are: Bushy with Billy Sheehan Metal Mike with Bob Chiappardi Bushy with Joey Breaux Bushy and Metal Mike with Don Jamieson We've enjoyed bringing you some of our experiences at this amazing event, and look forward to bringing more in the future!  Enjoy!

We have returned from ROCKNPOD 2025 Weekend and are ready to share our thoughts on the whole thing! As many of you know, this year's event was run by an amazing new team—Tracy McAndrew, Kerry Gibson, and a dedicated group of volunteers who generously gave their time to make it all happen. Huge thanks to everyone involved! In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts and memories from an unforgettable weekend. From early arrivals of out-of-town friends to Thursday's killer RockNFest show at The Cowan, Friday's Podcaster Jam and Rare Hare All-Star Jam, Saturday's ROCKNPOD Expo and Afterparty, and Sunday's epic finale with the Punchlines and Backlines All-Star Show—it was non-stop rock and podcasting fun! We've also got a ton of great content from this year's expo that we'll be rolling out throughout the week. Lots of Decibel Geek coming your way! We hope you enjoy ROCKNPOD 2025 Recap 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have returned from ROCKNPOD 2025 Weekend and are ready to share our thoughts on the whole thing! As many of you know, this year's event was run by an amazing new team—Tracy McAndrew, Kerry Gibson, and a dedicated group of volunteers who generously gave their time to make it all happen. Huge thanks to everyone involved! In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts and memories from an unforgettable weekend. From early arrivals of out-of-town friends to Thursday's killer RockNFest show at The Cowan, Friday's Podcaster Jam and Rare Hare All-Star Jam, Saturday's ROCKNPOD Expo and Afterparty, and Sunday's epic finale with the Punchlines and Backlines All-Star Show—it was non-stop rock and podcasting fun! We've also got a ton of great content from this year's expo that we'll be rolling out throughout the week. Lots of Decibel Geek coming your way! We hope you enjoy ROCKNPOD 2025 Recap 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill interviews Chris O'Brien from Blackwood, a Nashville band. The discussion begins with an observation about the resurgence of physical media like CDs and vinyl, with vinyl sales recently surpassing CDs. Chris mentions the challenges of producing vinyl due to high costs for small batches. They emphasize the importance of artists pushing quality content and supplementing income through merchandise. Blackwood recently released a new single "One Track Mind" featuring Kameron Jane, marking their first vocal collaboration. Bill proposed the idea for a "Nashville to Nashville" concert event linking Nashville, Tennessee, and Nashville, Indiana.

Martin Motnik and Bill start the conversation with a discussion about Accept's recent break after a busy year. The band will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with plans for an anniversary album featuring guest musicians. They also talk about upcoming shows in May, including performances in Japan and opening for Judas Priest in Europe. Martin reflects on the surreal experience of performing with idols and the ups and downs of touring. He also talks about the adrenaline rush of performing live and the connection with the audience.

Bushy and Metal Mike invaded Nashville from April 10th to the 13th for the annual RockNPod Expo.  There's nothing like loads of rock n' roll music and alcohol to reset the system.  These are three of the interviews we conducted at the event.  You'll be hearing us speak with: Brain Slagel, the founder of Metal Blade Records Eerie Von, bass player on the first four Danzig albums, and for Samhain Chaney Crabb, vocalist for Metal Blade band "Entheos" Enjoy, and don't worry.  There's more to come!

Allen interviews Keith Roth from SiriusXM's Hair Nation. Keith is a fan of KISS and they have a brief discussion about the KISS albums 'Asylum', 'Animalize', 'Lick It Up', and 'The Elder'. They talk about their personal experiences with music, Keith's role in the bands The Dictators, Frankenstein 3000, and his solo record 'The Law of Diminished Returns', and a tribute to Curtis Mayfield. The conversation includes thoughts about KISS' farewell tours and the significance of their unmasked era. Keith also shares a humorous story about Eric Singer texting during KISS' last show.

Bill talks with Roy Cathey, from the band The Fifth. The conversation starts with Bill praising Roy's performance at the Rare Hare show from the night before. Roy shares his excitement about performing with admired musicians like Billy Sheehan and Brian Forsyth, emphasizing his fan perspective. Roy discusses the challenges and organization behind events like the Rare Hare Show, crediting Tyson Leslie for his efforts in coordinating the lineup. He reveals that his band, The Fifth, has a new CD releasing on May 2nd, and they will perform at the M3 pre-party in May. Roy describes the Monsters of Rock cruise as a fun, immersive experience with numerous bands and fans who share a love for rock music. Finally, Roy highlights the importance of underground music and the role of podcasts and internet radio in keeping rock alive, especially as mainstream radio has shifted focus.

This interview with Billy Sheehan is a joint venture between A2Z Radio's Bill "LilWilly" Elam and the Ages of Rock Podcast's Bill Algee. The discussion begins with quick thoughts about the significance and the evolution of their first names. Billy Sheehan shares his inspiration for playing bass, influenced by a neighbor and the Beatles' Ed Sullivan performance. He recounts his first bass and its importance in his career. Sheehan discusses his experience singing and performing, including a recent performance where he sang "Good Lovin'" at the "Rare Hare" show the night before ROCKNPOD. The conversation touches on the importance of bass in music and how it can transform a song. Billy emphasizes the community aspect of musicianship and his willingness to help fellow bass players. The conversation concludes with Sheehan expressing gratitude for his fans and the importance of maintaining a connection with them.

Bushy and Metal Mike sit down in the same room, with Super Fan Travis Perotta, to recap the activities in Nashville.  We talk shows, the event itself, Travis' take on the event as a first timer, and share some laughs.  Stay tuned, because at the end of the episode, we bring you the song Lost Circus debuted at Cowan's on Thursday Night at Rock Fest, entitled Uninvited! Be sure to leave us a 5 star review on apple podcasts/iTunes!

Accept and Elegant Weapons drummer Christopher Williams guest hosted this conversation with his wife, the beautiful and talented musician Ainsley. The discussion began with their comments about Rocknpod, highlighting the vibrant community of rock music lovers and podcasters and emphasized the importance of supporting independent artists and building relationships within the music community and the small-town vibe in Nashville despite its growth. Ainsley introduced her all-natural product line, Rock and Roll On, which captures the essence of rock and roll in a unisex scent. They also gave an overview of Ainsley's recent singles and Christopher's involvement in her music, highlighting their collaboration in a Prince tribute show and showcasing their musical talents together. They also mentioned Todd "Toddzilla" Austin's new guitar store, Tone Central Station.

The crew indulges The Prof with a journey down memory lane by discussing Don Henley's 1984 release Building the Perfect Beast.  Rock On...kind of...Them song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband and can't them now on their east coast tour.Come see us in Nashville this Saturday April 12 at Rock N Pod! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

This week, another milestone episode in our journey that is the InObscuria Podcast. We are also preparing for another visit to the Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville, TN, USA on April 12. This made your humble hosts ponder our future, and a decision was made to slightly tweak our mantra. To explore and expand the soundscape of obscure music beyond where we've gone before. Therefore, we call this episode our event horizon! A new beginning with a similar feel… Hope ya dig! What's this InObscuria thing? We're a podcast that exhumes obscure music of all genres and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. We hope we turn you on to something new and introduce to your new favorite artists!For more on Rock N Pod 2025 (April 11-13) go to https://nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/Songs this week include:The Soup Dragons – “Lovegod” from Lovegod (1990)Blueground Undergrass – “Wichita Lineman” from Barnyard Gone Wrong (1999)The Midnight – “Gloria” from Red, White, And Bruised: The Midnight Live (2023)King Plague – “Ave Plague” from Weeping Soul (2015)Lettuce – “Need To Understand” from Rage! (2008)Sonic Youth – “Superstar” from If I Were A Carpenter (1994)DOMi & JD BECK – “BOWLiNG feat. Thundercat” from NOT TiGHT (2022)a-ha – “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” from Hunting High & Low (1985)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Oh, and BTW: April Fools

With the recent release of the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary, as well the remastered Page/Crowes Live at the Greek, the crew caught the itch and decided to revisit the 1976 release Presence.  Rock On!Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band used by permission.  On tour now!  Follow them @steepwaterbandSee you at Rock N Pod in Nashville on April 12!Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

We're back to discuss all sorts of rock news (and plenty of other stuff) and this one is a doozy. Here's what we're covering this week. - Aaron's wife has a surprising new favorite band - KISS' new Off the Soundboard release and Pophouse's outreach to the KISS podcast community sparks discussion - Zakk Wylde mulls the thought of new Pantera music - Tracii Guns reflects on Jani Lane's songwriting flexibility - Everclear team up with Local H and Sponge to continue the 90's re-invasion in 2025 - Metal purists cry foul at Tom Morello's new gig - John 5 hosts an open house of KISStoric proportions - Gene Simmons is hiring; but it'll cost ya.....wait, what? - Don Dokken's songwriting sacrifice - Tragedy on 80's Cruise opens dialogue on state of online commentary. Important listening - Aaron Camaro to launch greatest television show ever - Wednesday 13 going back to his roots - Tool follows the KISS blueprint; it doesn't go well - We discuss what we're excited about for this year's ROCKNPOD Weekend; including playing live music together?? Listen and find out! And get your freakin' ROCKNPOD tickets at www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/tickets/ We're a little all over the place in this one but hope you enjoy the ride along with us! We hope you enjoy Geekwire Week of 03.18.25 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to discuss all sorts of rock news (and plenty of other stuff) and this one is a doozy. Here's what we're covering this week. - Aaron's wife has a surprising new favorite band - KISS' new Off the Soundboard release and Pophouse's outreach to the KISS podcast community sparks discussion - Zakk Wylde mulls the thought of new Pantera music - Tracii Guns reflects on Jani Lane's songwriting flexibility - Everclear team up with Local H and Sponge to continue the 90's re-invasion in 2025 - Metal purists cry foul at Tom Morello's new gig - John 5 hosts an open house of KISStoric proportions - Gene Simmons is hiring; but it'll cost ya.....wait, what? - Don Dokken's songwriting sacrifice - Tragedy on 80's Cruise opens dialogue on state of online commentary. Important listening - Aaron Camaro to launch greatest television show ever - Wednesday 13 going back to his roots - Tool follows the KISS blueprint; it doesn't go well - We discuss what we're excited about for this year's ROCKNPOD Weekend; including playing live music together?? Listen and find out! And get your freakin' ROCKNPOD tickets at www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/tickets/ We're a little all over the place in this one but hope you enjoy the ride along with us! We hope you enjoy Geekwire Week of 03.18.25 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew looks back 20 years to the 2005 release Guero from Beck.  This one certainly stretches the "rock record" moniker!  Rock On!Theme songs "Sharp Tongue" and "Trance" by the Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them on tour now!Come see us in Nashville at Rock N Pod on April 12th!Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

The crew welcomes back R4 legend Rockin Mike Cortis to discuss the 1985 debut record from Megadeth, Killing is My Business...And Business is Good!  Rock On!Theme song Trance from The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband.Come see us at Rock N Pod in Nashville April 12th!Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

And The Podcast Will Rock may have had their own episode on Van Halen's OU812, but no podcast Albuquerque's more than ours. What were the circumstances that were happening to each of us when this album came out and how does this album rank amongst the Van Hagar catalog for us? While talking about the album and it's ranking with us, we also broke into some other musical discoveries we made at Uncle Paul and Aunt Carol's house in New Brunswick (16:40). We also talk about Uncle Ronny and Mike (27:58), Rock N Pod and InObscuria (34:59), payola (44:48), and making the perfect “old fashioned” (47:14). The boys also tell the infamous story (within the family) about the time Todd went missing and that was left behind was a shoe (52:48).#podcast @PodcastWillRock #vanhalen #OU812 #VanHagar #NewBrunswick @inobscuria @rocknpod #oldfashioned Website: www.seanmcginity.caMerch: Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shopTee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook@fastfretfingers on Instagram@ToddGeeks Tech Talk on Facebook @captivatefmMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee PublicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

2023 Year in ReviewDave and Jason look back on the highlights and news of 2023, including memorable guests, adventures at the RockNPod convention, KISS farewell, the resurgence of Watchtower, the new-generation, thrash-metal fury of Fugitive and more. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

We're back with a double-shot of great interviews from ROCKNPOD in Nashville!We start things off with a fun chat with the guys from Tattered Sons! This up and coming band out of Nashville has great music and equally as entertaining personalities. Topics covered in this chat include discussion of their song 'The Devil That You Know,' real life events translated into music, their song 'Walking Shoes,' musical influences, how the members found each other, being "vintage" vs "old," their future plans and more!Follow all things Tattered Songs at www.tatteredsons.comNext up is an entertaining talk with Great White singer Brett Carlisle. While only in his 20's, Brett sings and performs up to the level of the rest of the band and has added spark to their shows. In this discussion, the guys cover topics such as changes to the band's setlist, musical influences, his other band All or Nothing, memories of his first show with the band in Las Vegas, the potential for new Great White music, what he's listening to, and much more! Keep up with Great White at www.officialgreatwhite.comKeep up with All or Nothing at www.officialallornothing.comWe hope you enjoy this double-shot of interviews from ROCKNPOD and SHARE with a friend!Songs featured in this episode:Tattered Sons - The Devil That You KnowTattered Sons - Walking ShoesHear all episodes of Let It Rip with Ron at https://letitripwithron.buzzsprout.com/ as well as Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other major podcasting platforms.

Introducing "Metal" Dave Glessner! Rock/Music Journalist and host of Talk Louder Podcast! Dave tells us about his first concert experience seeing KISS with the legendary PLASMATICS opening the show at a time when punk and rock fans were not friendly to one another! He delves into the heavy metal hotbed that is San Antonio, Texas the "Heavy Metal Capital of the world" and how DJ Joe "The Godfather" Anthony broke heavy metal bands by playing them on his radio show! The airplay he afforded them allowed bands to play Arena shows in San Antonio when they would be playing clubs anywhere else. He tells us the story of how he got to interview his heroes The Ramones while he worked at the college radio station and wrote for the campus newspaper, which started his relationship with the band that continues to this day. The first article he did with them ended up in The San Antonio Newspaper! Find out what Glen Tipton, lead guitarist of Judas Priest revealed to him. What are Dave's thoughts on our Inaugural 2023 Class to our Strip Club Music Hall of Fame? Who are Dave's favorite people to interview??? He shares a GREAT story about his attempt to interview 'Diamond' David Lee Roth! Lol Be SURE to check out Dave's website: www.2fast2die.com It's an archive of his many articles, interviews, and concert/record views! Well worth it for any rock music history fan:) We hope to see you all at RockNPod 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee!!! PODCASTERS or if you've THOUGHT about starting a Podcast! Be SURE to check out David Hooper's Book about podcasting "101 Podcast Episode Templates: Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience" here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Multi-instrumentalist and UBER talented and only male band member of the all-female rock band VIXEN, Tyson Leslie! No this is not gender politics! Tyson is also the first of Vixen's keyboardists to play ON STAGE with them! He also worked in Strip Clubs in Kansas City! He's one of us! Lol He share's the story of how he came from Vietnam through "Operation Baby Lift", which brought Vietnamese orphans to the United States, where he was adopted in Colorado and ultimately Kansas City. Eventually, Tyson found his way to Nashville after his friend, and drummer with the Jason Aldean Band, convinced him that Nashville was where he needed to be! After a brief stint with country star Tracy Lawrence, Tyson found his way to VIXEN. He's also the leader of the All-Star cover band Rare Hair! Tyson has also recorded or toured with Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z'Enuff, and L.A. Guns. The man has been on an incredible journey to get where he is! Be sure to stream or download his original track "BURNING TIME" with Todd La Torre (Queensryche) on vocals, Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big/Winery Dogs) on bass, Roxy Petrucci (VIXEN) on drums and Jimmy Bell (Autograph) on lead guitar! Follow him @TysonLeslie on IG, FB and Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Samantha Newark, aka the voice of JEM of "Jem and the Holograms"!  The series was a joint collaboration by Hasbro, Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions. This former 'showbiz kid', who started at 7 years old, had an incredible and eclectic career! At 10, while playing the State Fair Circuit, she opened for music legends Eddie Rabbit, Pat & Debby Boone, Dolly Parton, The Osmonds and Mac Davis in front of crowds of 37,000 people! Please enjoy the duet with Danny and Samantha singing "Hard To Be Humble"!:) She played the lead in Wizard of Oz and Annie! With the likes of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Elizabeth Taylor in attendance and all around Samantha has worked with Hollywood royalty! A book about her experiences is hopefully coming soon! Be like Samantha, and "Dream BIG!":) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a while since we interacted with you directly but that changes this week as we invite you to Ask Us Anything! We put out the call for questions from our beloved listeners and you all came through in spades! In this question and answer session we get into some ROCKNPOD memories, discuss favorite/least favorite moments in the podcast's history, share particular concert memories, and much more. Additionally, we get into some of our favorite releases by classic bands, favorite newer bands, discuss the Motley Crue drama, and, as expected, plenty of KISS discussion. It's a solid hour-plus of us answering YOUR questions! We thank you for your input and hope that you'll 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ace Frehley Spills The Beans On Paul Stanley's Male Lovers And We Out Keelfest Plus The Full RockNpod 2023 Recap & Interviews

We're back, along with special guest Courtney Cronin-Dold, to recap all the recent happenings in Nashville with our ROCKNPOD Recap! ROCKNPOD Weekend took place March 17-19 in Music City. It all started Friday with the Rare Hare Pre-Party concert at The Wash at Eastside Bowl. Hosted by Courtney and Don Jamieson, the show features loads of great performances by Eric Martin, Steve Blaze, Stevie Rachelle, Jason McMaster and MANY more! We share our memories of the show as well as what stood out to us. Saturday March 18th brought us the ROCKNPOD Expo as well as Keelfest II at Bowie's Nashville. Loads of celebrity guests, live interviews, panel discussions, vendors, and podcasters from all over the world. We discuss our favorite moments from throughout the day and how we think it turned out. Sunday March 19th included a special screening of KISS Exposed at Full Moon Cineplext featuring commentary from Courtney, Don Jamieson, and Craig Gass and guest commentary by Ralph Viera and Ian Wadley of Rock and Metal Combat Podcast. So many funny moments took place at this screening. You'll get our thoughts on all of it. The weekend closed out Sunday night with a special Punchlines & Backlines show that included comedy from Courtney, Don, and Craig and Eric Martin doing comedy for the first time. The night closed out with a special acoustic show from Eric and his band mates. We share our memories of this special night including your hosts getting up on stage to speak to the crowd. ROCKNPOD 2023 was another memorable event that celebrated rock music and podcasting and we loved meeting and hanging with so many of you. We hope you enjoy ROCKNPOD Recap 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back this week for some rock and metal trivia as Chris takes on 3 opponents for Beat the Geek Week! Recorded just before ROCKNPOD (recap episode coming next week), Aaron returns as your favorite game show host. We welcome challengers Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni, LC from Cobras & Fire, and The Mooger Fooger himself! Did Chris defend his throne and lay waste to the competition? Or, had expo planning turned his brain to mush; resulting in a severe beatdown from the challengers? You'll have to listen to find out! 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 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're doing something a little different. Aaron Camaro takes the mic to give you a full rundown of ROCKNPOD Weekend coming up next month in Nashville! Chris has been hard at work with the team getting everything in place for what promises to be the biggest ROCKNPOD yet. Over 40 podcasts from across the globe will be in attendance as well as over 50 celebrity guests, over 50 vendors, and tons more. Additionally, there will be several awesome concerts and events taking place throughout the weekend. Aaron gives you the run down on everything in this deep dive episode. If you're on the fence about coming, this should help push you over the top to join us in Nashville. Go to www.rocknpod.com to get your tickets and info! We hope you enjoy the Ultimate ROCKNPOD Preview 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! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices