Interview Ep: Bakko talks with Bobaflex frontman Shaun Mccoy about their new "Eloquent Demons" album dropping Friday, 8/25/17.

Minneapolis, MN (August 15th, 2017) - In an interview with the music podcast Cobras & Fire, musician Bob Kulick discusses his first ever solo album Skeletons in the closet, how he came to write a song for Sponge Bob Square Pants, trying out for KISS in 1973 and much more. Skeletons in the Closet is set to be released on September 15th, 2017 on Vaniety Music. On trying out KISS at the loft in 1973 - "I highly doubt there were even 10 or 12 people who tried out." On how he stayed in touch with KISS after that - "I became friends with Paul and Gene. Not necessarily immediatley but after a decent amount of time we just started hanging out as friends." On his memories of Eric Carr. - "He was a fun loving guy who had a great time and fit perfectly in the band. And when my brother finally joined the band he was a huge help getting him acclimated to the band." On releasing his first solo album in his 50 year career - "After completing 5 new songs I was gonna release an ep. Then we started mentioning these old songs that had never really been released. These are really finely crafted performances." It's said that the best things always take time. With Skeletons in the Closet BOB KULICK drives that expression home.

Ep 89: "Perfectly Rated" Put on your Lemmy shorts and grab a pint of Kool-Aid as Bakko & LC dispel the myth of the term "underrated" and give examples of bands that are "Perfectly Rated." What the hell does that mean? We will explain. Plus Loose talks about his hatred of camping, GNR Ticketmaster schemes and we announce Ken Mills' new 17 podcasts. Music: Accept, Tesla, Cheap Trick, Guns N Roses, Black N' Blue, Motorhead, Van Halen + more. Oh Yeah!

Ep 88: Sympathy for the ButtHurt - In a completely unhinged episode - even for us - we discuss rock stars we’ve pissed off (and often end up loving us) that have asked “Do I even know you Bro?” Bakko & LC also talk about Vince Neil at a water park, New Rock n Pod Special Guests, Bakko vs. Quiet Riot,, a play-by-play of a Metallica / WolfFace video, Biter’s merch madness, Michael Sweet the Pirate Troll and Bakko’s hoarding vs. LC’s purge fetish. Music: Sweet & Lynch, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, Biters, Bobaflex, Rick Astley, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Weird Al, Alestorn (not Halestorm - ALEstorm. Pirate Metal!)

Ep 86: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked (Loose Cannon's Ep)- For the first time in history each host of one podcast release an episode on the same day. ** This is part 2 - listen to Bakko first! ** In this historic event Bakko and Loose Cannon present two solo episodes in celebration of KISSmas in July and each rank the Non-KISS albums. These are the albums OUTSIDE of KISS, NOT the KISS solo albums from 1978. Get it? Good. Enjoy!

Ep 85: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked (Bakko's Ep)- For the first time in history each host of one podcast release an episode on the same day. In this historic event Bakko and Loose Cannon present two solo episodes in celebration of KISSmas in July and each rank the Non-KISS albums. These are the albums OUTSIDE of KISS, NOT the KISS solo albums from 1978. Get it? Good. Enjoy!

Punk Ass Bitch - Rob, our "Fact Bastard" joins the show for a modern Punk themed ep but quickly tangents to other genres and subjects such as Laporte Doom Metal, silly song titles, a Bush Bro-down and more. Music: Bad Religion, Angel City Outcasts, NOFX, L7, Local H, Biters, Menzingers, Wyldlife, Descendents, Megadeth, Shatterproof

Ep 83: KISS - Revenge Album Track-By-Track | Bakko & LC discuss the KISS Revenge album in detail. Grab your jerk socks as we break each song as well as the Revenge Tour, Alive III, KISS X-Treme Close Up video, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Hot in the Shade the music climate in 1992 and where each of us were as a KISS fan leading up to the album and 1992-95 period afterwards leading to the Reunion tour.

Ep 82: LOOSE, Drunk & Angry - Bakko & LC return with one less arm and pay homage to Rob Kern's Loud, Drunk & Angry show. The world's most brittle podcasters rant about Paul Stanley's attitude about Revenge in a recent Jericho interview, explain their latest injury, Oxycontin intake, reveal new plans for the Rock N Pods Expo and more. Music: Nashville Pussy, Paul Stanley, King's X, AC/DC, Goodbye June, Skid Row, Pearl Jam, Danko Jones, Saliva, Stone Sour and more.

Bakko interviews Heavy Electro Rocker and one of Revolver's Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock - Moscow while drinking a Moscow Mule. Here debut EP, Queen of Sin was released in June. The tracks on Queen of Sin were created with support from Producers Shawn McGhee (Hideout Studios – Hellyeah, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach), Brian Steele-Medina (Gemini Syndrome), Hatebreed, Escape The Fate),and upcoming Boston Producers OH NO! ØKTAPUS.

Quick ID for the Rock N Pods Expo. As usual, even this simple task causes a fight between Bakko & LC. Donate, support podcasts and join us in Nashville! GoFundMe: http://bit.ly/2sRQVPB On August 26th, 2017 rock and roll podcasters from across North America will converge on Nashville for one very special event, the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo, and we hope you'll join us! Music Valley Event Center 2415 Music Valley Dr #144 Nashville, TN 37214 Attendees of this event will get to hang with the hosts of AND have the opportunity to witness episodes recorded live by some or all of the following podcasts: Decibel Geek, Pods & Sods, PodKISSt, The Rock n Roll Geek Show, Rock and Metal Combat, The Double Stop, Talking Metal, The Great Albums, The Hustle, Rock and/or Roll, The KISS Room, KissFAQ, Zilch! A Monkees Podcast, Cheap Talk with Trick Chat, Cobras and Fire, Talk Toomey, Rock Strikes Ten, Podcast Rock City, That Dandy Classic Music Hour, Ages of Rock, Drunken Lullabies, Classic Rock Drops, Tramps Like Us and maybe more. There will also be vinyl and memorabilia vendors on site, Q&A sessions and signings with certain rock celebrities, a charitable auction, and more. This is your opportunity not only to help us fund the event but also to purchase your ticket to the event. Anyone who contributes (or has contributed) a minimum of $20.00 will be granted admission to the Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville on August 26th and we very much hope you'll be there! Anyone who contributes (or has contributed) a minimum of $35.00 will be granted admission to the Rock n Pod Expo and receive a special edition Nashville Rock n Pod Expo t-shirt (shirts will be distributed at the event, you have to attend the event to receive a shirt). If you are unable to join us but would still like to help us fund the event contribute any amount you'd like and thank you for your support! If you are donating in support of a specific podcast, PLEASE NAME THEM in the comments section. To see available perks and special offers from participating podcasts check out our website: http://www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ Help spread the word!

Ep 81: Breakup to Makeup - Respected rock journalists Bakko & LC discuss bands that have broken up and reunited and feature tracks from their comeback albums. KISS, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Misfits, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, N Sync and more. Plus we talk about our stage show ideas for the Rock N Pods expo, the Montana Testicle Festival, Gene trademarking Devil horns, Peter Criss retiring from not doing anything and certain podcasters that take themselves too seriously.

Ripe Rock vol. 6: We unleash an incredible playlist of fresh and ripe rock from classic and new artists you need to know. Featuring: Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Stephen Pearcy, Biters, Eclipse, Shaman's Harvest, Big Wreck, Black Spiders, Creeper, Stone Horses, Rolling Stones. Ep is based on the style of Rock Strikes 10 subtitled "Jerk Socks Ten." Drinking game: Take a shot everytime LC says "solid" in this ep.

Ep 79: Listner Request GoFundMe Clusterf*ck - Bakko & LC play requests from GoFundMe supporters of the show. We also announce our new MicroBrewery venture and Paul Stanley makes a special appearance. Halfway through the show Skype explodes, LC breaks his ankle (again) and the show turns into a complete clusterf*ck. More than usual. Music: Blacktop Mojo, Clutch, Paul Stanley, Hey Hello!, Everclear, Suicidal Tenancies, Roky Erickson, CKY, Volbeat, Faster Pussycat, FTS Cult, Bangles, Ghost

Ep 78: Fest Madness & Ripe Rock - Bakko breaks down great new bands he discovered and interviewed at the 2 day Northern Invasion fest along with LC learning the definition of Eskimo Brothers. Music featured: Badflower, Goodbye June, Greta Van Fleet, Fozzy, Amon Amarth, Citizen Zero, Kid Rock and more.

Ep 77: Greatest Year in Thrash - 1990 - Jump into the mosh pit as Josh of the "Talk Toomey Podcast" joins the show in a special, super-sized ep. Classic thrash is discussed and featured along with Josh's endless quest to disqualify Local H from winning an "unsigned band" contest opening for Metallica this summer. The albums Rust in Peace, Seasons in the Abyss, Persistence of Time are discussed just to name a few of landmark releases that year. Horns up!

Ep 76: Chris Cornell Tribute. Music featured: Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, Chris Cornell Solo (Live), Alice in Chains.

PodCrash! Friend of the show Joey from Rock Strikes Ten crashes the podcast with another brain-busting show theme riddle. Packed with deep tracks from Pantera, Donnas, Rob Halford, Van Halen, Infectious Grooves, Anthrax, Mastodon, Motorhead, Lords of the New Church and more.

Ep 75: 1983 - The Greatest Year In Rock History! Bakko & LC, in a completely original concept, have a freeballing conversation about the music of 1983 featuring a remix of "Not For The Innocent" with Paul Stanley on vocals. Music: Motley Crue, Pantera (Glamtera, Steel Panthera era)Ozzy, Slayer, Thin Lizzy, Sabbath, Helix, Van Halen and clips from many more.

Ep 74: "Hell Yeah!" Bakko and LC play a collection of songs that have HELL in the song title. Yes, it's just that simple. A recent Texas Hippie Coalition concert is discussed and the usual ridiculous banter. Horns up! Music from: Accept, Charm City Devils, KISS, Rev Theory, Weird Al, Hell Yeah, W.A.S.P., Love/Hate, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Therapy?, RUN DMC and more.

Ep 74: Comedian Don Jamieson discusses new album, future of That Metal Show, Dio hologram, attending the grand opening of David Ellefson’s coffee shop, nerd humor and opening for rock bands. Communication Breakdown was released on April 21st, 2017 via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Communication Breakdown, the track “Kiefer” can be heard at: metalblade.com/donjamieson. On That Metal Show ever coming back: "Don't give up hope. We're trying like crazy to find a new home. In fact I just got off the air with Eddie Trunk and we talked about a couple of options for a new home for it. So there's things happeneing." On whether he's on Paul Stanley's shit list due to his relationship with Eddie Trunk: "Well I'm not blocked on twitter or anything by him, so I think I'm ok. I don't think he gives me a lot of thought to be honest." On the grand opening of the Ellefson Coffee Shop in Jackson, MN: "We went to the grave of Mary Jane Terwilliger who is supposedly a witch who was supposedly buried alive at the Loon Lake cemetary by her father and that's where Megadeth got the song Mary Jane." On opening for bands vs. a straight up comedy show: "It's much tougher. I always loved the early days when a comic would open for a band and that was the cool thing. For so long it was not a cool thing. And I'm happy to be one of the few comics in the modern day making it cool again." On the Hologram Dio: "I saw the clips online. I thought it was good. Obviously as a fan you debate in your head you have mixed feelings about it but, I will go see it. I know the people in Ronnie's camp care and wouldn't let it be done in a crappy way." On The Big Bang Theory: "We're in the age of nerd humor. And look, I've been a rock n roller my whole life. My favorite comics are Dice, Richard Pryor, George Carlin you know. Guy's who were ground breakers. I'm not watching nerd humor with this goofy, I don't even know what kind of humor. Thank god there's a laugh track because I wouldn't know where to laugh at some of these jokes.” About Don Jamieson: Is a stand-up comedian and known as one of the hosts of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic. Don and long-time comedy partner, Jim Florentine have a series of prank call CD's, "Terrorizing Telemarketers," which get a lot of airplay on the Howard Stern radio show. He is also a joke writer for celebrity roaster, Lisa Lampanelli and a member of acoustic death metal band Gunfire-N-Sodomy. Don Jamieson online: http://www.donjamieson.com https://twitter.com/realdonjamieson https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficial About Cobras & Fire: A rock podcast with a silly name, Cobras & Fire is focused on sharing new fmusic from bands that have the hooks, melody and attitude of classic rock bands. Cobras & Fire is part of the growing Decibel Geek podcast family and hosted by Loose Cannon and Bakko, writers from DecibelGeek.com. http://soundcloud.com/cobrasfire http://facebook.com/cobrasandfire https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cobras-fire-rock-podcast/id982235688 http://decibelgeek.com

Conversation with Doyle of the Misfits: In what is surely one of the most awkward interviews, Cobras & Fire co-host Bakko interviews Doyle Von Frankenstein. Guitarist of Misfits fame as well as Kryst the Konqueror, Goregous Frankenstein as well as his eponymous Doyle. Doyle talks about his new album Doyle II which features Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe on the track "Virgin Sacrifice. They also get into his vegan lifestyle, working out on the road, future Misfits shows and his cat.

Ep 73: Uber Rock - Hold onto your potatoes and step into Loose Cannon's Uber for a drive down a highway of madness. In a "very special" ep LC discusses his chaotic "transitional period" as an Uber driver between jobs. We feature improv bits and songs inspired by the insanity of LC's passengers. Brand new Body Count, Mastodon, White Reaper, Memory of Man plus The Bronx, War Babies and the national treasure ICE-T. The more you know.

Ep 72: Country Fried Cobras - HeeHaw! Backwoods Bakko & Loose Lasso are back in the saddle to celebrate 2 years of Cobras! Oh Yeah! We recap feedback from our recent Rock n Pods roast and tons of KISS madness: Ezrin vs. Paul, Sophie vs. Sagal, Gene vs. Lyrics. Plus we get a little bit country, a little bit rock n ridiculous with tracks from Black Stone Cherry, the filthy Wheeler Walker Jr., Hayseed Dixie, Brett Favre, Motley Country, Kid Rock, Cadillac Three, Joe Dirt Diffy, Shooter Jennings, Sammy Kershaw and Tim Chaw McGraw.

Ep 71: Special guests Paul Stanley and Doc Mcghee kick off the ep with the first annual "Rock n Pod" Celebrity Roast. After Paul and Doc destroy the entire podcast industry, LC & Bakko get sleazy and feature some deep, old school tracks and newer bands that carry the torch for 80's rock. Music featured: Cinderella, Vamp, Dirty Looks, Heavy Pettin, Bad City, Britny Fox, Hardcore Superstar and more.