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

This week LC and Bakko get up at the break of dawn to discuss Ozzy’s 2 new songs, new drama out of the Van Halen camp, King Diamond’s visit to the Twin Cities, and the Bango Tango reunion nobody asked for. Plus they respond to recent comments made by one of the hosts of the Blame Your Brother Podcast questioning their street cred. This Ep was sponsored by coffee. #YearOfTheCobra BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl Store Link: https://amzn.to/2trNH88 Faster Pussycat - Where There’s a Whip Backyard Babies - Shovin Rocks Merciful Fate - Pharohs Ozzy - S.I.N. Eclipse - Mary Lee Puddle of Mudd - Spaceship Sammy Hagar & The Circle - Can’t Hang $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/

Wilson lead singer Chad Nicefield returns to the show to talk about Wilson calling it day. They catch up on all sorts of stuff that has happened since the 2018 release of their album Tasty Nasty leading up to what will be their final show Dec. 28 at the Crofoot complex in Pontiac. All sorts of Fuckery. http://houseoffuckery.com/ After almost a decade long of global fuckery, Wilson has done the opposite of what every other band seems to do—they stopped taking shit so seriously! In the process of their, “personal awakening” they forged a new path for themselves and their sound by combining their brand of in-your-face rock n roll with the influence of Hip-Hop and all things 90s. Tasty Nasty is fresh, exciting, and most importantly fun! And it all started with a hit of acid. Wilson's vocalist, Chad Nicefield, took a trip to Asia with his friends to pursue happiness. Once he experimented with acid he had a revelation about his life and his outlook on the band’s music changed everything. “I just kind of realized who we are as people and our DNA was that of a bunch of lovable, silly dudes, that love to make music," says Nicefield. "The world needs to know that about us. That needs to be in transparent our music.” Now with no worries or inhibitions holding them back, the guys in Wilson embark on a journey through nostalgia and endearing nonsense on eleven brand new tracks. The opening track, “Dumptruck” is a sonic punch to the face as it kicks in with gang vocals chanting, “This shit bumps, this shit fucks, this shit dumps like a dump truck.” Followed by roaring guitar riffs and a chorus that really does “fuck”, the opener is a perfect dose to set your mind up for the next 35 some-odd-minutes. “Wrong Side of History” follows a Bizkit-ish path, leading you straight into the fever. From that moment on you’re on their ride. With hints of the decade that shaped their musical tastes, combined with slick production and big singalong choruses, Tasty Nasty is equal parts self-deprecating and hilarious. This acid is one hell of a drug, as the fever dream truly kicks in, songs such as “Like A Baller” “My Hustle” and “Summertime Treat” are there to prove it! It’s not until track ten do you get a throwback to the old, heavier side of Wilson with, “House of Fuckery.” But that’s not what this record is about. It’s about looking ahead, not staring in the rearview mirror. And that, my friends, is Tasty Nasty.

This week LC and Bakko talk about Sebastian Bach having more travel issues. The recent rash of Cobra Stamp Approved Bands calling it a day. Motley Crue not understanding how contracts work and LC and Bakko have competing rants. Plus LC's son has both of the hosts pondering what constitutes finger food. Once again this weeks show art is provided by Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl Store Link: https://amzn.to/2trNH88 Featured music: Motley Crue - All In The Name Of... Red Sun Rising - Amnesia Wilson - Hang With The Devil Bobaflex - Say What You Will Biters - The Kids Ain't Alright Motley Crue - On With The Show

This week LC and Bakko breakdown all the happenings in the KISS Universe. KISS playing a private concert for Sharks. Kruise-Fest. The KISS Kruise. Bruce Kulick playing 80's medleys. Paul doing a Q&A with children in his KISS jammies. And of course the recent meltdown courtesy of Grammy award winning Bob Kulick. Show art courtesy of Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Audio clips of the Bob Kulick interview courtesy of the Metal Voice and Jimmy Kay. Listen to the entire Bob Kulick interview in all of it's glory here: https://youtu.be/Bo8-HyT5at4 https://www.themetalvoice.com/

Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast is back to discuss this years nominees for induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Along with LC and Bakko they give their thoughts on who will and won't make it this year. #YearOfTheCobra #RNRHOF $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Nominees Pat Benatar Dave Matthews Band Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Judas Priest Kraftwerk MC5 Motörhead Nine Inch Nails The Notorious B.I.G. Rufus featuring Chaka Khan Todd Rundgren Soundgarden T. Rex Thin Lizzy