Riki Rachtman joins the program to discuss his latest venture, the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. We also ask about the current status of his friendship with Axl Rose, Headbangers Ball memories, his relationship with Motley Crue, how he decided to start a podcast and more. Plus, Riki and Bakko may have stumbled upon a new reality TV show concept. Enjoy a really fun chat with Riki.

EP 167: We discuss HoloDio 2.0's amazing new features and tour, our Spencer's shopping list, Babymetal announces their new concept album, Rock N Pod Expo 3, LC shakes his fist at the Joshua Tree National Park and bachelorette parties, and we discuss if it is time for Sharon to pay off her American Express card and let Ozzy retire. This episode's beer comes courtesy of Sean Cullen. Thank you, Sean! You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Radkey - Basements Texas Hippie Coalition - Moonshine Dinosaur Pileup - Thrash Metal Cassette The Heavy - Heavy For You Wayland - Indiana Jones The Longshots - Goodbye to Romance Metallica - So What? KISS - Star Spangled Banner (short intro clip)

Loose Cannon and Bakko get into the recent bombshell from Matt LeBlanc that Sharon Osbourne approached him about having a three way with her and Ozzy, Tommy Lee got married and his new bride has a new podcast that is BAH-NAN-AHZ, some recent vinyl purchase talk, what you should keep in your Gene Simmons Vault and so much more. This weeks beer come courtesy of Bill Elam. Thank you Bill. You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music from: Tommy Lee - Trying To Be Me Outkast - Hey Ya Another Day Dawns - Psycho Union - Love (I Don't Need It Anymore) Rik Emmet - Big Lie The Cult - Rise Janis Figure - One Bad Kitty

Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - LC and Bakko go to the movies and discuss Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Motley Crue's The Dirt. We also give an update on the LC Which WIch bathroom tragedy and new complications on taking a deuce at work. This ep is brought to you by David Glynn who bought us two extremely hard to find beers. Tracks: DEATH ON 2 LEGS RED HOT STONE COLD CRAZY KILLER QUEEN/LOVE CAR (Medley - Live Montreal Album) PIECE OF YOUR ACTION JUST GO AWAY MAD

Danko Jones returns to the program to discuss the release of the album "A Rock Supreme" which is out April 26th. We talk about vinyl collecting, the realities of the cassette tape, his favorite podcasts, his former column for the Huffington Post, some KISS talk and what we can expect from his latest record "A Rock Supreme". Enjoy. Year of the Cobrawww.dankojones.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dankojoneshttps://twitter.com/dankojoneshttps://www.m-theoryaudio.com/BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink

We saved the worst for last. The first ever Cobras & Fire March Badness concludes with Metallica's 2003 disasterpiece Saint Anger. Recorded during a time of distress for the band. Bassist Jason Newsted had left the band. James Hetfield took a year off to get sober. All documented in the documentary Some Kind Of Monster. Dealing with a band therapist and a producer pining to join the world’s biggest metal band took its toll and this album is the result. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink

March Badness marches on as Loose and Bakko tackle the 1987 KISS record Crazy Nights. Crazy Nights was KISS swinging for the fence trying to get some of that Def Leppard/Bon Jovi level of sales. Did they overpay to work with Ron Nevison? Should they put Bang Bang You in the EOTR setlist? Did Bakko just coin the term KISS Koma? Find out all of that and more. Plus in this Crackerjack box of a Cobras & Fire EP there is a treat for the listeners. Dig deep and enjoy. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink

Queensryche founder and guitarist Michael Wilton joins the program to discuss their new album "The Verdict", the status of drummer Scott Rockenfield, his beer "Whip Ale", the Pledge Music mess and so much more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink

March Badness continues this week as Loose and Bakko come heavy for the Imagine Dragons as Bakko bandsplains to ID singer Dan Reynolds how having kids and being in a band works. Other topics discussed this week include: The Dirt trailer. Mick Mars moving to Arizona. Cobras & Fire being the # 1 podcast in female prisons. Bakko speaking a dead language. Warrant and Glorious Sons concert reviews. Hollow barking. Bakko's new movie idea. Imagine Dragons possibly being the worst "band" ever. And heads up Netflix: Loose Cannon has a way to make The Dirt truly epic. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Featuring the music: Hooligans Holiday - Motley Crue On Your Feet - Icon Devil You Know - Anthrax Heaven - Warrant Heavy (acoustic version) - Glorious Sons We Die Young - Alice In Chains Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Mike Tramp joins LC to discuss his new solo album “Stray from the Flock,” the Great White Lion Tiger Snake confusion, appearing in the Tom Hanks movie Money Pit, his regrets about the 2000 era “Tramp’s White Lion”, his friendship with guitarist Vito Bratta and more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music: Wait - White Lion (intro), No End to War - Mike Tramp solo) BUY: Stray From The Flock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MS59V7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w-AGCbVDC9S1X

March Badness opens up with a look back at the odious Motley Crue record Saints of Los Angeles. We break down what led up to its release, CrueFest, Tommy Lee goes to college, CrueFest 2, 11-7 Records, where Papa Roach falls on the douche-o-meter, Mick Mars is old and some suspicions as to how much the members of the band performed on the record. Plus a beer review courtesy Dave Brewington’ donation from our Buy Us A Beer fundraiser. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Enjoy.

Loose and Bakko crash the Grammys this week. Before leaving with their hardware they tear apart music's biggest night. Other topics include: KISS's choice for opening act on the EOTR tour and Loose's conspiracy theory on how that came to be. Eddie Trunk talking about not being able to talk about what he's talking about. Punxsutawney Phil’s weather forecast. Bakko Mansplaining to Alicia Keys. Breaking down modern day payola. We even steal a joke from Pods & Sods host Eric Miller. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Featuring the music: Stone Sour - Come Whatever May Holy White Hounds - Perpetrator Badflower - x ANA x Ron Keel Band - Long Way Down Panic At The Disco! - Say Amen (Saturday Night)[Written by Brenden Urie, Jake Sinclair, Lauren Pritchard, Sam Hollander, Toby Wincorn, Tom PeytonImad, Roy El-Amine, Suzy Shinn, Thomas Brenneck, Michael Deller, Daniel Foder, Andrew Greene, Brian Profilio, Jared Tankel, Nathan Abshire & Produced by Jake Sinclair, Tobias Wincorn & Suzy Shinn] The Damned Things - Cells Asking Alexandria - Alone In A Room

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel returns to the show to discuss FIGHT LIKE A BAND, his debut record with the Ron Keel Band, KEELFest, KBACK radio, his contributions to the Black Sabbath Tribute record Emerald Sabbath and so much more while also finding time to bust Bakko's balls a bit.

EP 158: Super Cobra Fyre Fest - LC & Bakko crack open a little Sumpin' Sumpin' and punch pop culture directly in the sack. Discussions include our upcoming Cobra Fyre Fest plans, ideas for superior Super Bowl halftime shows, Aaron Lewis's rules of engagement and Woo girls priming for a country music concert. Bakko also recaps his Rock of Ages and Corrosion of Conformity concert experiences and LC presents a dumbass Orange Amp theory. Plus a cameo by Eddie Trunk! Music playlist inspired by recent eps from rock podcasts we love. (Songs + podcasts listed below) Special thanks to Jason Kearney for sponsoring this ep via our Buy Us A Beer Campaign. Want to support the show? Absolutely..... Drink! BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music: Tesla - Tastes Like (Decibel Geek) GNR - Dead Horse (Rock and/or Roll) Danko - Dance (Rock Strikes Ten) Phil Campbell - Into the Dark (Disciples of the Watch) Kid Rock - I Wonder (Blame Your Brother) Corrosion of Conformity - Long Whip/Big America (Talk Toomey)

Bonus Ep: Steven Michael of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast joins the show to discuss the La Roth era of Van Halen. Ball busting quickly ensues. Ease your seat back and enjoy! (Reaching between your legs is optional)

In a very special EMERGENCY EPISODE, Loose Cannon and Bakko abandon their families at the last minute to address the amazing amount of drama in the ever entertaining world of KISS.

This week we compare the KISS VIP packages of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to those offered by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. We announce our own Cobras & Fire VIP Packages. We offer quick reviews of some recent vinyl purchases. We find out that Loose Cannon may or may not be locked in a Craigslist Basement. Plus there has finally been an announcement as to just who will be singing at the upcoming Vinnie Vincent Full-Shred shows that, of course, will never happen. Still, we break down the career of Jim Crean to help the listener acquaint themselves. Help out the show and buy us a Beer. https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire Featuring the music: Slave Raider - Take The World By Storm Slipknot - Psychosocial Golden Earring - Twilight Zone Foo Fighters - DOA Bread - Mother Freedom KISS - Samurai Son Rolling Stones - Mixed Emotions

We are pleased that Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 joined the program to discuss his upcoming album and tour with John 5 and the Creatures as well as some KISS talk regarding his knightsinsatanservice Instagram account. We also discuss 2wo, Manson, David Lee Roth, Paul Stanley and more. Enjoy.

The Year of the Cobra continues as we discuss Bakko’s recent appearance on The Classic Metal Show, his rapport with Tony Harnell of TNT, Ozzy not understanding Brexit, 3 Sides of Eddie Trunk, Gene gifting Ace his band, a member of Vixen retiring and chips. So many chips. BUY US A BEER: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Sammy Hagar - Rock Candy Corrosion of Conformity- Over Me Lucifer - Dreamer Local H - Creature Comforted Weezer - Back to the Shack Shinedown - Sound of Madness Ace Frehley - What’s on Your Mind Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Aberdeen

Singer and songwriter Tony Harnell joins the program to talk about the latest Starbreaker album Dysphoria, out Jan 25th on Frontiers Records, as well as his entire career in music. Starbreaker - Dysphoria Pre Order: http://radi.al/Starbreaker?fbclid=IwAR097-2Kg1QIiOVu3dO7G1WyZ4Eym5CTos3oQLMtP4Ll3L0Oz2IhPk64oFs Tony Harnell Links Official - http://www.tonyharnell.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tonyharnellofficial/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonyharnellofficial/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/tonyharnell Reverbnation - https://www.reverbnation.com/tonyharnell iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tony-harnell-wildflowers-feat./id653702708

This week Loose and Bakko break down the 1998 record Van Halen III. All the lead up drama. Did Sammy quit? Was he fired? Is Dave back? Why does Gary Cherone keep calling the Cobras & Fire studio? Now just over 20 years old. Is Van Halen III better than you remember? Probably not but plenty of fun stuff is gotten into. And even if you hate this record, haven’t you always wondered who wrote the “dun-dun” sound for Law & Order? Because you will find that out as well. Enjoy.

Host of the Classic Metal Show, author Chris Akin joins the program to discuss his book Cause & Effect: Turbo. A book About the 1986 Judas Priest album Turbo. www.chrisakinbooks.com https://twitter.com/ChrisAkinBooks https://www.amazon.com/Cause-Effect-Mr-Chris-Akin/dp/1728831601/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1546905857&sr=8-7&keywords=chris+akin https://www.audible.com/pd/Cause-Effect-Turbo-Audiobook/B07MP1R1HB

Happy New Year! We kick off 2019 sharing family holiday chaos, LA Guns vs LA Guns, Eddie Trunk’s shrub complex, Van Halen’s rumored reunion, LC’s struggle with buying a turntable, and the awesomeness of the Podcast Community while featuring Absolutely.. Drink! songs. Dio - One for the road Hardcore Superstar- Sanctuary (Drink with the Devil) Atom Smash - Last Call Van Halen - Take Your Whiskey Home Drowning Pool - Alcohol Blind Airbourne - When I Drink I Go Crazy Volbeat - Booza, Booza, Booza

We weren't joking about 2018 being a banner year for Cobras & Fire. In so many measurable and immeasurable ways we reached new heights. While we take a break for the holidays, here are moments from the last year that we hope you feel are worth looking back on. (Part 2) The interviews in order are: Steve Whiteman - KIX K.K. Downing - Formerly of Judas Priest Jake E Lee - Red Dragon Cartel, Badlands & ex-Ozzy Music from: 38 Special, The Monroes, Pink Floyd, Brother Cane, Puddle of Mudd, Motley Crue, INXS, Joe Walsh, Little River Band, Fight, KISS, Queens of the Stoneage, Poison, Jesus Chrysler, Guns N Roses, Corey Taylor, Damn Yankees, Lenny Kravitz, Q5, Sammy Hagar, Ozzy and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

We weren't joking about 2018 being a banner year for Cobras & Fire. In so many measurable and immeasurable ways we reached new heights. While we take a break for the holidays there are so many moments from the last year that we hope you feel are worth looking back on. So here is Part One of your favorite bits and some music you may like. The interviews in order are: Charlie Benante - Anthrax Michael Sweet - Stryper Brett Emmons - Glorious Sons Music from: Faith No More, Jizzy Pearl, Twisted Sister, Sweet & Lynch, Genesis, The Baby's, Fall Out Boy, Honeymoon Suite, WASP, Stryper, KISS, Glorious Sons, Metallica and Urge Overkill