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Van Halen's "1984" was a game changer. In this episode of Vinyl Analysis we talk to rock drummer, Rick Martelino, about this important record. How much did 1984's sound alienate fans? Does Alex's role on this album get marginalized? What can we expect from VH in the future? Stay frosty Vinyl Analysis fans!
Columbus drumming hero, Keith Pickens, brings his expertise to this episode of Vinyl Analysis when we explore Rush's "2112." We also pay tribute to the greatest rock n roll drummer of all time...Neil Peart.
Bang Tango founding member and guitarist, Mark Knight, helps us kick off the new season of Vinyl Analysis. He dishes on the Bang Tango reunion and addresses those tour rumors once and for all. Plus, does the band plan on making any new music together? Knight also talks about getting his former band mates to play on his upcoming Unsung Heroes record. Find archive episodes of Vinyl Analysis (including more on Bang Tango): https://qfm96.com/archies-vinyl-analysis/ Dig into Mark Knight & the Unsung Heroes: https://www.markknightandtheunsungheroes.com/
Whiskey Business welcomes back Arch Madness from the podcast Vinyl Analysis to talk about his 5 part series "Pantera. Dimebag. The Alrosa Villa. A Fan's Journey." His series revisits the mass shooting at the classic rock venue, The Alrosa Villa which took the life Darrell “Dimebag” Abbot and others. 12/8/19 marked the 15th anniversary of the tragedy. This episode isn’t all about that tragedy as Dino and the gang go down some other rabbit holes as well, including: Santa Claus, teen masturbation (no, they’re not related) all while sharing a bottle of Early Times Bottled in Bond bourbon. An appropriate bottle as we discuss good times and bad times on this week’s Whiskey Business. Listen to "Pantera. Dimebag. The Alrosa Villa. A Fan's Journey" here: https://qfm96.com/afansjourney
Tommy and Justin from Columbus' upcoming rock band, Black Coffee, join Vinyl Analysis to breakdown Van Halen II. In part two of this interview, they share the ultimate VH concert story, give their perspective on the future of rock n roll, and oh yeah drink more beer.
Tommy and Justin from Columbus' upcoming rock band, Black Coffee, join Vinyl Analysis to breakdown Van Halen II. In part one of this interview, they share a few beers, talk guitar gods, and...oh yeah Van Halen.
In this episode of Vinyl Analysis, Archie and Torg from Qfm96 put on their makeup and talk about Kiss "Destroyer." How did Kiss step up their game on Destroyer? Will the End of the Road tour ever really end? And will Ace and Peter ever join Gene and Paul on stage again? Dig in Kiss Army, you're in for a treat!
Archie assembles the Knights of the Rock Table for another live episode of Vinyl Analysis. Telsa announced a new album and tour...where do they fit into rock history? Plus, our live audience chimes in on the greatest guitar duos of all time. Raise your beer stein and enjoy the hard rock madness!
Whether you love it or hate it, Metallica's "Black Album" is a hard rock staple. In this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis, Archie and Mike Dorsey dig in to the highs...and the lows of this divisive record.
Archie goes round and round with Mike Skite and Shannon Smith from Red Light Go as they talk all things Ratt. Has Stephen Pearcy gone off the deep end? Where does "Out of the Cellar" rank in the Ratt discography? Will there finally be justice for Jason Newsted? All this and more on a NEW episode of Vinyl Analysis.
This new episode of Vinyl Analysis will have you drinking blood out of a skull in no time...well maybe not that extreme. But, it will at least have you throwing up the devil horns when Archie and Doug Blessing dive deep into the debut self titled W.A.S.P. album. Recorded live from Craft & Vinyl in Columbus, crack open a cold one and have a listen.
Archie and Producer Greg share a cold brew, recap the incredible summer concert season, and fill you in on where you can catch a live recording of Vinyl Analysis in person.
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen joins Archie on this special Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis. He talks touring with Journey, and answers the age old question...which was crazier, the mania of Pyromania or the hysteria of Hysteria?"
Vinyl Analysis is back with another edition of Knights Of The Rock Table! Our panel of kick ass rockers discuses our favorite songs of the summer and hot concert tours. We also put two iconic front men head to head in a battle to the end!
Bang Tango guitarist, Mark Knight, talks about the LA Strip, the cult favorite record "Psycho Cafe" and his new musical direction in this Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis.
In this very special episode of Vinyl Analysis we call to order an epic gathering of the Knights of the Rock Table! Sir Ace of Frehley (Archie), Lord Pretty Boy of the Floyd (Doug Blessing), The Lord of the Thighs (Kevin Young), and Duke Blackmore of Purple Deep (Greg Hansberry), toast a mug of ale and discuss an array of topics related to the 70's and 80's hard rock world.
Archie launches Season 4 of Vinyl Analysis live from the 2018 Columbus Podcast Festival. Guitarist Rick Soga returns to shred and talk about Van Halen's "Fair Warning."
Archie and drummer Kevin Young discuss Ace Frehley's out of this world record "Frehley's Comet." Why was Ace's first solo record way more than just another Kiss record? What musicians made up Ace's super group band? Are drummers always the party animals of the band? All this and more on this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Cinderella has been called Aerosmith meets AC/DC...and after this episode of Vinyl Analysis you'll agree. Archie, radio personality Kristie Kemper, and singer Jimmy Roseberry discuss why Cinderella are so legit they should be on the Mount Rushmore of rock.
Archie, guitarist Trent Anderson, and metal encyclopedia Jason discuss why Dokken's "Under Lock and Key" is such an epic album. Which track has one of Archie's favorite guitar solos of all time? What did Eddie VanHalen steal from Dokken? All this and more on this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Troy Speakman, fight promoter and former pro boxer, joins Archie for this special KICK ASS Edition of Vinyl Analysis. They talk about the KICK ASS walk in songs that fighters use to hype the crowd. Speakman also dishes details on the KICK ASS Terminator Fight Series.
Archie takes a trip to the Sunset Strip with singer Doug Blessing on this episode of Vinyl Analysis. The two hair band fans break down La Guns' self titled debut record.
Archie and radio personality, Mike Dorsey, break out their flannel shirts and dive deep into Pearl Jam "Ten." What NBA star had a huge influence on this album? Why is Eddie Vedder lucky to even be in the band? Did grunge really kill hair bands? All this and more on this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
We're launching Season 3 of Vinyl Analysis with the most compelling episode yet! Archie talks to Who super fan Ross "One Cast" Wagner who was in attendance at the infamous 1979 Who concert in Cincinnati where 11 fans were trampled to death. Hear Ross' first hand experience from this moment in history while they share their love for The Who.
It's the album that solidified Aerosmith into the rock landscape, "Get Your Wings." Archie and music journalist, Rick Gethin, jump in to this iconic Aerosmith record during this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis. How toxic were the toxic twins? How did Steven Tyler's libido influence this album? How did this record cement the Aerosmith sound that we know today? All this and more on Vinyl Analysis.
The Boss takes center stage in this week's Vinyl Analysis as Archie and radio host George Wolf dissect "Born to Run." What made Archie beg another man to to take off his shirt? What's it like to see Springsteen perform live 28 times? Why you might not want your wife to meet The Boss backstage. All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Archie digs deep into his power pop roots with musician Colin Gawel as they talk all things Cheap Trick. How did the band improve with the addition of a new drummer? Which little known Cheap Trick records have some amazing hidden gems? A little something for every Trick fan in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Comedian and radio host Jerry Elliott joins Archie as he kicks off Season 2 of Vinyl Analysis dissecting the classic Queen record "The Game." Was seeing Queen live as epic as it sounds? What happens when you add a night in New Orleans with circus performers and drugs? All this and more on this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Original lead singer for Ted Nugent, Derek St. Holmes, shares some amazing rock stories with Archie in this week's Vinyl Analysis podcast. Which iconic songs did St. Holmes actually write? Is Nugent really the Alpha Dog that everyone thinks? How close did Meat Loaf come to joining Nugent's band? Hold on for a hell of a ride with Archie and Derek St. Holmes.
Styx "Paradise Theatre" was the first record Archie ever bought with his own money and in this Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis he picks Dennis DeYoung's brain about the iconic album. Which band member suffered writer's block during the making of the record? Which track from Paradise Theatre does DeYoung think is the most underrated Styx song? All this and more in this week's Vinyl Analysis.
Legendary Jethro Tull rock guitarist, Martin Barre, joins Archie for this "Artist Edition" of Vinyl Analysis. Barre talks about the highs and lows of recording one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, "Aqualung". Plus, you won't believe your ears when he shares one of the most amazing rock n roll stories you'll ever hear.
Dino and Arch Madness, host of Vinyl Analysis, continue their unholy union and crossover podcast. The two dig deeper into their conversation on how music is the tie that binds us as they polish off that bottle of Tin Cup.
It's the first ever Vinyl Analysis crossover podcast! Archie takes the show on the road and records this episode at the bachelor pad of Dino Tripodis, comedian and host of Whiskey Business. Why does Archie want to climb a mountain and get drunk on whiskey? Which celebrity death shocked him the most? Which comedians have made a lasting impression on the hosts? All this and more debauchery on this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Dino teams up with Arch Madness, host of Vinyl Analysis, for an unholy union and crossover of podcasts. The two talk about their love of vinyl records, smoke a pack of cigarettes and put a dent in a bottle of Tin Cup.
It's the record that made it cool to like Duran Duran...The Power Station. What made this super group so special? Why did Archie lie to his friends about his record collection for years? What in the hell is Archie doing with a Chippendale calendar!? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
In this special Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis the one and only Alice Cooper joins Archie to dish details about his iconic record, Billion Dollar Babies. Alice also talks about guitar shredding babes, the original Hollywood Vampires, and which rock legend looked great in drag.
Archie and musician/radio personality Dan Orr geek out over Van Halen's "Diver Down". Is Diver Down the best party album of all time? Which Van Halen member gives the world's greatest high fives? What is the state of the band today? All this and more in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Thin Lizzy. Guitars. Beer. This week's Vinyl Analysis couldn't get any cooler when Archie invites guitarist Steve Theado in to talk about Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak".
Archie and drummer Brad Heston discuss what makes AC/DC's "High Voltage" so electric. Which AC/DC singer reigns supreme? Where does Axel Rose fit into the legacy of AC/DC? What position should drummers play if they were in the NFL? All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Archie and radio host/comedian, Jerry Elliott, breakdown the classic Elton John record, "Tumbleweed Connection". How has this record been able to stand the test of time? What is Jerry doing with a bottle of Boone's Farm in junior high? Why is Jerry's dog eating his own shit? All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Martin Popoff Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. We were delighted to be able to interview Yes book author, Martin Popoff, this week. 'Time and a Word - The Yes Story' is just one of his more than 50 music titles and we had a great chat about Yes members he has interviewed. Also, you can win a copy of Rick Wakeman's 'Two Sides of Yes' and Mark reviews Patrick Moraz' 'Out of the Sun'. There's even time for another vinyl segment and Mark looks at some Yes promotional albums this time. Why did it take Martin so long to get to Yes? Who was the most memorable Yes member to interview? What's special about the format of this Yes book? Listen to the episode then let us know what you think! Get Time and a Word - The Yes Story Martin Popoff Become a YMP Patron! If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a new Patreon page where you can sign up. YMP patrons: Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault ... Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp ... Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes ... Robert Show notes and links Mark's Out of the Sun photos: Mark's Vinyl Analysis photos: The new iOS YMP app! Download it here. Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org