The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel is back baby! This time to discuss the Ron Keel Bands latest release South X South Dakota. From the word go Ron is off discussing his thoughts on Covid-19, being a proud upper Midwest prepper, the struggle privately owned music venues face, whether or not the Eagles should be considered Southern Rock, his duet with Jasmine Cain, the ill-fated Australian Melodic Rock Fest, his move to High Volume Music, the 35th Anniversary of the Keel record The Right To Rock. And believe it or not, MORE! Available now at http://ronkeelshop.com & https://www.highvolmusic.com/store/ Ron Keel Band has released their new album SOUTH X SOUTH DAKOTA, a celebration of southern rock classics featuring the music of Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Outlaws, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, .38 Special, Creedence and more, on the HighVolMusic label. During recording sessions for their 2019 original album release FIGHT LIKE A BAND, the band warmed up each day by ripping through some of their favorite southern rock classics; what started as a fun way to loosen up in the studio has now become a powerful musical statement. “At first, we didn’t even know Mike (producer Mike Dresch) was recording,” Ron says. “We were just having fun. But of course, Mike records everything we do, and when I started listening back I realized that we had something special on our hands. “South X South Dakota is a really cool way to pay tribute to those southern rock heroes that provided such a big part of the soundtrack of our lives, while introducing a new generation of fans to these timeless songs.” The album’s first single and video is “Red White & Blue,” originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Dealing with the “social distancing” required during the global 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, the band members were each filmed at separate iconic locations including Mt. Rushmore. Another featured track is “Don’t Misunderstand Me,” a hard rocking duet which pairs the Metal Cowboy with the powerhouse vocalist Jasmine Cain (2016 Nashville Music Awards “Artist Of The Year”). RKB’s cover of the Outlaws classic “Ghost Riders In The Sky” (produced by Henry Paul) was the debut single and video when they were known as the “Badlands House Band,” and “Homesick” (originally recorded by Atlanta Rhythm Section) was their 2017 summer single. Both of those recordings are included in the new SxSD collection. “For 10 years during the 80’s, Hollywood was home,” Keel reflects. “But I was born in Georgia as the son of a construction worker, and Nashville’s where I got my start as a recording artist. My fans as well as my critics all know that I have one foot on either side of the tracks; there’s a common thread here that ties it all together – toughness and twang as Metal and Country collide on sacred southern ground.”

Famed Seattle producer and Skin Yard guitarist Jack Endino joins the program to discuss his work on the 2017 remix of the Soundgarden record Ultramega OK. He also talks about his work with Nirvana, Mudhoney, Green River and more while giving us his first person perspective of the Seattle Grunge scene from inception. Jack Endino (born 1964) is an American producer and musician based in Seattle, United States. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on seminal albums from bands including Mudhoney, Soundgarden and Nirvana. Endino was also the guitarist for the Seattle band Skin Yard. endino.com About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/

Coming in at number 23 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1988 record from Soundgarden, Ultramega OK. Joining Bakko as this EP's guest host is Dr. Fukk himself, Ralph Viera. Bakko and Ralph get into all of the details surrounding this classic album and share their memories from this time in music. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/

It’s a pandemic! We discuss the madness of the Netflix Tiger King documentary, the reality of when there will ever be another another concert, LC falling down a Kanye rabbit hole and more. Stay safe. Photo courtesy of Tim Bream. Featured Music: Accept - Pandemic Aerosmith - Nobody’s Fault Alestorm - Treasure Chest Party Quest Silverstein - Runaway Trucker Diablo - Party like it’s the End of the World Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead.

We are pleased to welcome Dokken guitarist Jon Levin to the Program. Jon is launching his new website jonlevinguitars.com, a subscription guitar tutorial site for players of all levels. They also get into his career with Dokken, Doro and even some gear talk. Guitarist Jon Levin, best known as the longtime (and current) guitarist of the 80s platinum selling heavy metal band Dokken, proudly announces a brand new venture teaching guitarist of all skill levels how to play like a professional. Jon Levin Guitars (​www.jonlevinguitars.com​) will feature hundreds of videos designed to teach players from beginners to the most seasoned players how to develop their chops, hone their skills, and hopefully attain their dreams as a guitar player on the largest stages around the world. “My professional career began in 1988, when I auditioned for, and got the gig playing with Doro Pesch and “Warlock,” Levin recalled recently. “In 1998, I did my first show with Dokken at the Dallas Starplex and officially joined the band in 2003. Over the past number of years, I would frequently give instructional lessons either via Skype or in the hotel conference rooms before gigs. I always wanted to do it on a grander scale, though I never really came up with a way of doing that until now. Through the years, people would always ask me “why don’t you do a guitar project?” I was sitting on my couch playing guitar for my brother-in-law around Christmas time. He said this is great, why don’t you do this for everyone? So initially, I thought I would just record myself doing some riffs on the couch and put them out for people to view and learn. That then turned into an idea for a website that would be an instructional guitar tutorial for any category of player where I would put riffs up at regular speed, slow speed, and with commentary, in addition to solos I’ve done with Dokken throughout my career. It grew from there, and I decided to then add a gear review section, practice exercises, and overall instructional commentary.” With a few months of recording, development and tweaking, the new site was finally ready to be launched. “The site is www.jonlevinguitars.com and is going to launch with over 100 videos,” Levin states. “I will be adding to it every month that will be focused on a hands-on approach to making the user a better player at any level.” Jon Levin Guitars is a subscription based service, costing $9.99 for a monthly subscription or $99.00 per year. Each month, new riffs and content will be created and posted for players of all skill levels. For more information, please visit ​www.jonlevinguitars.com​. Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead.

Coming in at number 24 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1994 record from Stone Temple Pilots, Purple. Joining Bakko as this EP's guest host is Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast. Bakko and Zeus get into all of the details surrounding this classic album and share their memories from this time in music. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/

It's March Badness. Do you wanna get rocked? Def Leppard's 1992 release Adrenalize was rated 4.5/5 stars by Rolling Stone and sold over 4 Million copies in the US alone. Most of which ended up in Pawn Shops around the country in the following year. For this years March Badness LC and Bakko tear back the cellophane and break down the 5th album from Def Leppard.

LC and Bakko talk Covid-19 in this bonus episode. Personal anecdotes as they offer updates from their homes. How has the country shutting down affected the show. A reality TV show idea starring Ron Keel. Bands off the road performing live by streaming. The return of the Ocho. And some big news from the festival industry related to the mess we are in. Featuring the music: Monster Truck - Things Get Better Slash - We're All Gonna Die The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me Ron Keel - Wild Forever Steve Miller - Jet Airliner Foo Fighters - Walk

Welcome to the debut episode of the Bakko sidecast, Whatever, Nevermind. Counting down the 25 greatest grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each episode Bakko will be joined by a special guest host to discuss that episodes album. First up we have the 1991 Melvins record Bullhead with special guest host, podcast whore and all around good guy Andy Schaal. Both Bakko and Andy come into this ep with virgin ears having never heard the Bullhead record. They go track by track and give you all the details you never knew you needed about this Melvins classic that is so good, Rolling Stone ranked it as the 25th greatest Grunge album of all time. Join us as we count our way down to number 1! About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/

This week we catch up on the Buy Us A Beer campaign. Other topics include obnoxious grocery carts, LC tries to explain what a podcast is over dinner, Bakko plays an unearthed recording from his teen years, Bret Michaels turning Blabbermouth into Craigslist, cloning the DNA found in the carpet of his RV, Billy Sheehan going all fake news on some recent comments and a tribute to Jesus Chrysler drummer Duffy. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: HIM - Buried Alive By Love Mark Slaughter - Away I Go Bakko - Soldiers Under Command Stone Sour - 30/30 150 The Lonely Ones - Eternal Sadness Megadeth - A Tout Le Monde Jesus Chrysler - Rock N Roll Revival

We welcome back to the program comedian Don Jamieson. Don’s latest comedy album, “Denim & Laughter” is available everywhere now. We talk about a new kind of porn, some advice Don got from Elizabeth Warren, record collecting, That Jamieson Show, the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Monsters of Rock Cruise and so much more. Enjoy! #Cobra2020 http://www.donjamieson.com/ On February 21st, rock & roll comedian Don Jamieson will release his new album, Denim & Laughter, via Metal Blade Records. Former 'That Metal Show' host Jamieson comments: "This album was recorded in front of about 40 hardcore fans in a speakeasy in a secret location in Los Angeles on October 19, 2019. Now the rest of you can enjoy it! I've recorded my stand-up albums in comedy clubs, rock clubs and now an illegal club. Comedy is way more fun when you're at the risk of being raided at any moment! Special thanks to one of my favorite all-time bands, Saxon, for letting me do the comedic version of their classic album 'Denim & Leather'. And I can't wait to tour the U.K. and Europe with their singer, Biff Byford. They follow in a prestigious line of my album cover band parodies…Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin. But of course, the album is not just for rockers, but for all people who like humor with a rock and roll attitude. Comedy is like rock and roll…it's no fun if it's not dangerous. And being a comedian on Metal Blade Records makes the whole package complete."

Former Enuff Z' Nuff singer Donnie Vie is back. He has a new band and a new record coming out this summer to talk about. He's also gets very real about the music business and his relationship with his former band mates. In fact there is very little about his life he doesn't at least touch on in this wide ranging conversation.

In part two of 1996 the Greatest Year In Rock, LC and Bakko tell you where they were at the time. They also discover they may have started a new club. The T2L'ers. You also find out what type of hair Bakko rocked, LC is a lip sync'er, the top TV shows and movies and a shout out to the iconic dog spokesman Spuds Mackenzie. Plus 10 songs from the year that was 1996. #Cobra2020 Songs Featured: Local H - High Fiving MF (intro) Metallica - Ain't My Bitch The Weezer - Good Life Alice in Chains - Down in a Hole (Unplugged) Butthole Surfers - Pepper Tonic - Open up your Eyes PUSA - Mach 5 Van Halen - Me Wise Magic Weird Al - Amish Paradise Refreshments - Banditos Bad Religion - Streets of America

Random bonus. Bakko was joined by Gene Vogel and Andy Schaal for what may be the first ever Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge.

EP 207: 1996 – The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1) – Hindsight is 20/20, so do a complete 360 and come back with us to 1996 with an overview of music and pop culture. Any questions? Ask Jeeves. Music featured: KISS - Coming Home Veruca Salt - Shimmer Marilyn Manson - Tourniquet Soundgarden- Burden in my Hand Sublime - Date Rape Gravity Kills - Guilty Social Distortion- Don’t Drag Me Down Republica - Ready to Go STP - Lady Picture Show Motörhead- I Don’t Believe a Word ZZ Top - She’s Just Killing Me Share:

A special EMERGENCY episode of Cobras & Fire. We break down the recent Spotify podcast purge. #Cobra2020

This week we talk about the glut of concert tours that were announced recently. Album Anniversary Tours. Monetizing the podcast by opening a Cobras & Fire Wedding Planning company. Expanding the Murphy Bed concept to other household furniture. But it all climaxes with some industry ticket talk. Ticketmaster and LiveNation claiming concert tickets are too cheap. Motley Crue bragging about selling a bunch of tickets to Stub Hub. The Black Keys telling us how ticket sales can lead to a number one record debut on Billboard. And Pearl Jam trying an approach to make sure fans get first crack at tickets. Were they successful? Listen and find out. #Cobra2020 Warrior Soul - Wasteland Limp Bizkit - Rollin' Nickelback - Leader of Men Black Keys - Go Pearl Jam - Not For You Styx - Mr Roboto

In Episode 204 Craig Smith from Pods & Sods joins the program. Bakko cracks the door open on some light hearted KISS discussion and before you can say Strutter they are going deep on all sorts KISSterical discussion. Not for the easily offended. Music: Prince - I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Jesus Chrysler - Harder KISS - Rock Bottom Medley - Hide Your Heart KISS - Charisma KISS - Journey of 1,000 Years

Are you ready for the Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge? In this episode LC and Bakko get into all of the details involved in that plus the recent news that David Lee Roth will be opening for KISS on the next leg of the End Of The Road Tour, Ozzy's death hoax, Gene Simmons' odd breakfast tradition and a tribute to one of the greatest drummers and lyricists rock has ever seen, Neil Peart. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: David Lee Roth - California Girls Bad Religion - Age of Unreason Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts - What Kind of Love Ozzy Ozbourne - Ordinary Man Massive Wagons - Billy Balloon Head Rush - Spirit of Radio

Guitarists George Lynch and Doug Aldrich join the program to discuss their latest efforts - Dirty Shirley (Lynch) & Revolution Saints (Aldrich) both out January 24th on FRONTIERS Records. About George Lynch: George Lynch is considered to be one of the most influential and famous 1980s metal guitarists best known for Dokken and Lynch Mob. He has had a slew of projects including, most recently, KXM, Sweet & Lynch, and now - Dirty Shirley. With Dirty Shirley, Lynch is paired with Dino Jelusic, lead singer of Animal Drive in a project that has a blend of classic Metal to more “traditional” Lynch Mob oriented sounds with over the top vocals from Dino. Dirty Shirley's self titled album is out January 24th. About Doug Aldrich: Doug Aldrich is a Los Angeles-based hard rock guitarist with a resume that includes being a member of Dio, Whitesnake, House of Lords and most recently the musical collective the Dead Daisies. His latest project is the Revolution Saints album "Rise" out January 24th. Revolution Saints is a trio that includes Doug Aldrich, Jack Blades (ex- Damn Yankees. Night Ranger), and Deen Castronovo (ex-Journey, The Dead Daisies). Their 3rd album "Rise" is packed with classic melodic rock.

In the first Episode of 2020, LC and Bakko share a couple Holiday party stories, share their thoughts on neck tattoos, bid farewell to their dear friend Pawl Stanley, discuss the Bulletboys reunion, go deep into James Kottak's (Who?) Twitter account and breakdown the logistics of a Vinnie Vincent boxset on Vinyl. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: BulletBoys - Kissin' Kitty Five Finger Death Punch - Wash It All Away Firehouse - All She Wrote Kid Rock - Low Life Kingdom Come - Shout It Out Volbeat - Die To Live Sheryl Crow - Still Are The Good Old Days

Happy New year from Cobras & Fire. LC and Bakko return next week with a brand new show for 2020. So whether you're getting ready for a night on the town or just need a break from College Football, we give you part 2 of our 2019 best of the Cobras & Fire Podcast. We discuss the Geoff Tate wine tour, Bieber vs. Tom Cruise, Courtney Love mansplaining for Tommy Lee, the Vinnie Vincent Fame Wagon, strengthening your marriage through podcasting and more. Interview excerpts appear in this order: Geoff Tate, Eddie Trunk, Michael Sweet. Featuring the music: Van Halen - And The Cradle Will Rock Paul Simon - Kodcahrome Johnny Lang - Lie To Me Paul Stanley - It's Not Me Bulletboys - Bitch Is Back Black Keys - Lonely Boy John Mellencamp - Paper In Fire Extreme - Play With Me Slaughter - American Pie Styx - Too Much Time On My Hands Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time David Lee Roth - Sensible Shoes Blue Murder - Jelly Roll Greg Kihn - Jeopardy Foo Fighters - Back & Forth Three Dog Night - Shambala Oasis - Hello Daughtry - What I Want Rise Against - Savior Rod Stewart - Ooh La La Pete Townsend - Rough Boys Harvey Danger - Flagpole Sitta Huey Lewis - Heart of Rock n Roll Vandenberg - All The Way

As LC and Bakko break for the holidays maybe you could use a break from your own festivities as we look back at the year that was 2019. The Year Of The Cobra. In part one we welcome new character Mankini, new ideas for KISS VIP packages, the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Grammys and more. Plus parts of the best interviews of the year. They appear in this order. Ron Keel, Danko Jones, Michael Wilton, Rikki Rachtman and Michael Sweet. #YearOfTheCobra KISS - Radioactive Quiet Riot - Bang Your Head Def Leppard - Let It Go Econoline Crush - Surefire Slipknot - Duality Maroon 5 - Harder 2 Breathe Ron Keel - Three Chord Drinking Song Firefall - Cinderella Prince - Morning Papers Peter Criss - Let It Go Poison - Life Goes On Eagles Of Death Metal - So Easy Soul Asylum - Somebody To Shove KISS - Tomorrow & Tonight Tommy Lee - Good Times The Replacements - Alex Chilton Jizzy Pearl - Sweet Child O' Mine Stryper - Winter Wonderland Great White - Rollin' Stoned Beatles - Hey Jude

It's Christmas people! It's also our 200th Episode. From the very beginning we have made fun of what we love. This week we make fun of what we love the most. Ourselves. All sorts of guests pop up through this episode as we talk about why MUSIC matters to us so much. Between the ball busting we pay our respects to our friends and peers and of course, we open your presents. Sincerely. Thanks to anyone who has ever taken the time to listen. We mention many of you by name. If you are one of those we didn't get to, you know you will be name dropped in the future. This episode is a tribute to the people who support us and inspire us. This is Cobras & Fire's way of saying thanks. Also... BUY MUSIC! #YearOfTheCobra Also... BUY A COBRA $10 T-Shirt! 50% off Christmas sale! >>> https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Featuring the music: Tina Turner - The Best Bobaflex - Bury Me With My Guns On Jesus Chrysler - Steppin' Stone Poison - Love On The Rocks New Roses - Soundtrack of My Life House of Pain - Shamrocks & Shenanigans REO Speedwagon - Roll With The Changes Holy White Hounds - No Teeth

Ep 199: Bakko and LC countdown the definitive list of top 5 albums of 2019 after opening the ep discussing the recent drunk Kid Rock vs. Oprah. Spoiler Alert! STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY HEARD THE EP. The following is each of our top albums we discuss and feature to use as your reference for a shopping list. Also... BUY A COBRA $10 T-Shirt! 50% off Christmas sale! https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ (Intro track: New Roses - Can't Stop Rock N Roll) Photo Credit: Pete Larussa - I Am Vinyl BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl Store Link: https://amzn.to/2trNH88 Bakko Top Ten: 1. Ron Keel Band - Fight Like A Band 2. Danko - A Rock Supreme 3. Royal Republic - Club Majesty 4. Holy White Hounds - Say It With Your Mouth 5. The Circle - A Space Between 6. The Damned Things - Cells 7. Badflower - OK I'm Sick 8. Michael Sweet - Ten 9. Tool - Fear Innocullum 10. Queensryche - The Verdict Loose Cannon Top 10 1. Texas Hippie Coaltion - High in the Saddle 2. Backyard Babies - Silver and Gold 3. Bad Religion - Age of Unreason 4. Danko Jones - A Rock Supreme 5. Eclipse - Paradigm 6. Damned Things - High Crimes 7. Menzingers - Hello Exile 8. New Roses - Nothing But Wild 9. Goodbye June - Community Inn 10. Sheryl Crow - Threads