Ep 57: KISS - The Elder - 35th Anniversary: Side 2 Part two of the Music from the Elder retrospective has Rob Kern and Bakko breaking down side two. Bakko is also joined by Kissfaq Podcast host and co-author of Odyssey: Music From The Elder Book Julian Gill who shares his thoughts on the record and shares the motivation behind writing a 500 page book on the matter. Not only do Bakko and Rob do a track by track analysis of side 2, we do some Gene Simmons word association, suggest that maybe Ace Frehley invented Purple Drank 35 years ago to deal with this record and offer what they feel should have been Morpheus' response when "the Elder" asked him if he still feels "the Boy" is worthy of the fellowship. Strap in because part two of the Elder retrospective takes you places you never thought you'd go regarding Music from the Elder.

Ep 56: You like KISS? You like grown men talking about KISS? You're in luck. With the 35th anniversary of "Music From the Elder." Bakko and special co-host Rob Kern of "Loud, Drunk & Angry" go all in on KISS' most polarizing record. Do you hate this record? Do you love it? Have you ever wondered what 'Just A Boy' would sound like if sung by Bret Michaels? If so your wish has been granted. KISS Music from the Elder examined as such Cobras and Fire deem proper.

Ep 55: Political Erectness - Bakko & LC meet in Denver for the first time in person (no Skype) and debate issues of the election like the right time to "grab her by the pussy" and play songs that make our flags rise. No serious views or talk, just ridiculousness and rock. Plus Viking Metal, Orks and recent Megadeth and Clutch concerts we attended together, separately. Music featured: Skid Row Black Sabbath Spinal Tap Clutch 2 Live Crew Extreme Vains of Jenna Warrant Extreme Soundgarden Body Count Amon Amarth PUSA Pearl Jam

KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978 (Part 2): Bakko & LC continue their quest to cut down 39 submitted "solo demos" to one killer 10 track album. This ep breaks down Gene's and Ace's albums and also features several cameos from the great Ken Mills of PodKISSt. Gene, Peter, Ace & Paul - What tracks will make the cut?(Part 2 of 2)

KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978: Bakko & LC travel back in time as Casablanca employees assigned to kill the solo albums and cut down 39 submitted tracks to one definitive 10 track album called "KISS '78." This in depth discussion also guest stars Craig Smith and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods. What tracks will make the cut and will Peter get shoved in a box of kitty litter? Let the fighting begin right meow. (Part 1 of 2)

Ripe Rock #5: Bakko & LC unleash more great new music along with a rant about Metallica's two new singles and a random fight about the Temple of Doom. Music featured: Weezer, Billy Talent, Jim Breur, Highly Suspect, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Neck Deep and more. Horns up!

Ep 51: After a brief intermission from our Ripe Rock ep we are back for Part 2 of our Grand Rocktember (Minneapolis) and High Elevation (Denver) fest ep that Bakko & LC attended with VIP access. This ep is packed with old and new school rock. Bands featured and/or discussed: Vince Neil, Texas Hippie Coalition, Dokken/Donkey, Volbeat, FAKERATT, a rant about the awfulness of Chevelle, Sevendust, Butch Walker, Avenged Sevenfold, KillSwitch Engage and the trainwreck of Night Ranger and Loverboy.

New Ep! Ripe Rock vol. 4: Bakko & LC take a quick intermission from part 2 of our Fest ep to prove rock's not dead featuring some killer new 2016 tracks from Airbourne, Ghost, Blink 182, BITERS, the LAST VEGAS, CJ Wildheart, Prophets of Rage, SUM 41. Since so much great new music just came out over the last few weeks we were inspired to put this ep together randomly last night. Many tracks just came out Friday.

Ep 49: What this ep needs... IS MORE CHAINSAW! We recap two summer fests with a perfect mix of old and new school rock starring FAKERATT, Shaman's Harvest, Dokken, Tom Keifer, Autograph, Crobot, Jackyl and cast of thousands. Bakko & LC recap their adventures at Grand Rocktember (Minneapolis) and High Elevation (Denver) that they attended with DG VIP access the same weekend together...separately. Also includes Bobby Blotzer "comedy" routines, twelve foot ninja battles and chainsaws. So many chainsaws. (Part 1 of 2) Introduction by Josh Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast who also recently appeared on a recent Decibel Geek Metallica ep. He may have lost a bet. Talk Toomey Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-toomey-hard-rock-metal/id1041754937?mt=2

The Trial of Sammy Hagar: Bakko, a well-known Sampathizer, defends the merits of the Red Rocker vs the David Lee Roth-loving Anti-Samites Rob Kern and Eric Furniss. This is ep the origin of how Loose Cannon heard Bakko on the FOON Podcast, hunted him down and joined forces to bring the world Podcast Gold. Will Bakko succeed in a heated depate and turn Eric and Rob into Waborita swilling goofs sporting Chickenfoot tattoos? You be the judge. Thanks to Rob and Eric for sharing this ep. Want more FOON? Check out: fromoutofnowhere.com They have 80+ eps of genius.

Ep 50: Respect the Hologram - Bakko & LC have a vicious debate about the Dio Hologram, the arms and legs that make up this week's version of RATT, Marq Torien teaching theology at a BulletBoys concert, the ROCK USA Fest shitshow and much more. This is the final chapter of our Old & Deep Trilogy and features killer tracks from: (Holo)Dio The Scream MisFits RATT BulletBoys ACDC Van Halen Soul Asylum Bad Religion TNT

OLD & DEEP 2: "Born Again W.A.S.P. Meat Addiction" Bakko & LC continue their descent into madness while playing some of their favorite old and deep tracks. Our freewheeling* conversation goes down a winding and progressively drunk road of podcast gold that also breaks our strict NO STEELHEART policy. Features Old & Deep Tracks Bands from: Faster Pussycat W.A.S.P. Weezer Circus of Power Social Distortion Liz Phair Icon Melvins and yes, Steelheart Definition of Freewheeling: free and loose in form or manner a : heedless of social norms or niceties b : not repressed or restrained c : not bound by formal rules, procedures, or guidelines d : loose and undisciplined

OLD & DEEP: What obscure 1991 band co-wrote two songs with Paul Stanley? Do you know Paul Stanley's favorite dinosaur? We have the answers. Bakko & LC feature some of their favorite old and deep tracks during a freewheeling* conversation that goes down a winding and progressively drunk road of podcast gold. We begin by breaking down the insanity of a Colorado Springs KISS concert - with the most ridiculous Paul stage rap ever - direct from the press pit. Featuring Old & Deep Tracks Bands from: War Babies Beastie Boys Corrosion of Conformity Saigon Kick Imperial Drag Dio Golden Smog Plus new(ish)music from: Steel Panther Prophets of Rage Wilco Definition of Freewheeling: free and loose in form or manner a : heedless of social norms or niceties b : not repressed or restrained c : not bound by formal rules, procedures, or guidelines d : loose and undisciplined

Wilson Frontman has Strict "No Bowling Policy" for Guitarist, Bassist Minneapolis, MN (July 31st, 2016) - Wilson frontman Chad Nicefield announces his strict "no bowling policy" for his guitarist and bassist, risks of hostels while on European tours, drinking violently and, like all guests of Cobras & Fire, his support to remake the KISS classic Phantom of the Park. Catch Wilson on their fall tour with Sevendust, Crobot and Twelve Foot Ninja that includes the fests High Elevation and Rock Allegiance. Who is Wilson? They are the best band and export from Detroit since the Stroh's 30 Pack and has earned Cobras & Fire Podcast's mushroom stamp of approval. But don't take it from us. Here's their official press release: Wilson is not an "internet band". They’re five dudes in a van with beards and big dicks- working harder than your parents. But instead of giving their all as stockbrokers or auto-mechanics or assistant branch managers their job is to destroy your party. Forget debates about the music industry, about download analytics, mp3 singles, and the “charts”. Screw genres. All that has nothing to do with music. But when that Wilson van cruises into your town that shit is REAL. Real MUSIC. Real LIFE. Real LOUD. Real SWEATY. And real FUN. http://wilsonpartyanimals.com https://www.facebook.com/wilsonparties https://twitter.com/wilsonparties About Cobras & Fire: Cobras & Fire is a rock podcast with a silly name focused on sharing new music 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. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cobrasfire/id982235688 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cobras-fire Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cobrasfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cobrasandfire

Summer Fest Bands Part 2: Bakko & LC discuss and feature bands from festivals such as Rock USA, Northern Invasion, Rocktember, Rock on the Range and High Elevation. Strap yourselves in for great music from Jim Breur & The Loud and Rowdy, Texas Hippie Coalition, Volbeat, Alice in Chains, Highly Suspect plus, randomly, the insanely named Robot Lords of Tokyo.

Summer Fest Bands & KISS Rant: It's summertime which means it's also time for all day (or all weekend) music festivals. Bakko & LC feature some spectacular new music from bands at these fests and many KISS rants as we discuss the controversy of Bakko's recent KISSMAS in July Decibel Geek articles and the laziness of Ace Frehley. Plus LC details a recent concert shenanigans involving all-female AC/DC tribute Hells Belles and a vanishing Gene Simmons from a KISS cover band with the worst band name ever. We also shoehorn in some classic AC/DC and we kick it off with a new track featuring Brian Johnson. Music featured: Glorious Sons, Monster Truck, Shaman's Harvest, Shinedown, Ace, AC/DC, Jim Breur and more.

Bobaflex frontman supports petition to have current version of KISS remake Phantom of the Park Minneapolis, MN (June 27th, 2016) - Bobaflex frontman Shaun McCoy, in an unhinged and music industry heavy discussion, announces his support to have KISS remake Phantom of the Park, the evils of booking agents and 360 record deals, Spotify’s penny paychecks and moving towards a model of EPs vs LPs. Prior to taking the stage supporting their latest album Anything That Moves, McCoy shares in depth stories with Bakko from topics including: Disturbed covering their cover of "Sound Of Silence” Doing cocaine onscreen throughout the entire “Mama (Don’t Take My Drugs Away)” video shoot Tales from the Gigantour Challenges of touring, labels, realistic sales expectations Jalapeno Mustard, Bananas John Stamos Acapella KORN The band using Planet Fitness to shower on tour Forcing his bandmates to watch the Dolly Parton / Stallone Movie Rhinestone Love for bad 80’s KISS Ungrateful Star Wars & Marvel fans About: Shaun McCoy is a co-lead singer of the band Bobaflex. The two frontmen, brothers Shaun and Marty McCoy, trade guitar and lead vocals, depending on the song. Its first label went bankrupt shortly after signing them and Bobaflex spent the next few years engaged in legal battles and turmoil. The band’s 2011 album Hell in my Heart features a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence. Charlatan's Web was released in 2013 and the band toured and released videos for, "Bad Man", "Never Coming Back", "I'm Glad You're Dead", and "Losing My Mind", the latter of which was the band's first animated music video. In 2015, the band released Anything That Moves featuring the singles “Mama (Don’t Take My Drugs Away)" and "Dry Your Eyes." http://www.theofficialbobaflex.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealbobaflex/ https://twitter.com/bobaflex https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialbobaflex/feed https://www.facebook.com/Bobaflex Cobras & Fire is a rock podcast with a silly name focused on sharing new music 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. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cobrasfire/id982235688 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cobras-fire Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cobrasfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cobrasandfire

1991 (Part 2) Bakko & LC continue to prove that the story we've all been sold that a magic bullet from 3 stinky coffee-drinking bastards from Seattle in 1991 killed rock dead is a load of bullshit. Don't believe the hype! It's not that simple. 1991 had more landmark albums and sales success than any other year before or after. Get schooled again with more Podcast gold.

1991: Bakko & LC prove that the story we've all been sold that a magic bullet from 3 stinky coffee-drinking bastards from Seattle in 1991 killed rock dead is a load of bullshit. Don't believe the hype! It's not that simple. 1991 had more landmark albums and sales success than any other year before or after. Get schooled with more Podcast gold.

Prince! Bakko and LC debate Darling Nikki lyrics (masturbating "with" or "in" a magazine?), Purple Rain plotholes, Prince going door to door as a Jehovah's witness, Chapelle show skits. Plus, as Bakko is a Minneapolis native, he breaks down visiting Paisley Park, the 1st Avenue block party and Graffiti Bridge. This ep is for both Superfans and those that just own and/or saw Purple Rain.

Bakko & LC are back with Double Shots of new music from Volbeat, Anthrax, Megadeth and two great new bands: Heaven's Basement & The Treatment. Friend of the show Todd Cunningham also does a show review of a Volbeat / Black Stone Cherry / Monster Truck concert. Horns up!

Ep 36: Alice Cooper - Modern Era (2003 - NOW) We discuss the albums Eyes, Dirty Diamonds, Spider, Nightmare 2 and Hollywood Vampires. The mere mention of one of these albums causes a 5 + minute rant of furious anger. This ep is chock full of great music clips and a bonus track of an interview with Dick Wagner courtesy of Decibel Geek. We hope you've enjoyed the journey. Thanks for listening from Loose Cannon, Bakko, Joey, Chris, Rob and Rob Kern. Rock Strikes Ten: rockstrikesten.cnjradio.com Criticult: https://criticultredux.wordpress.com/ Loud, Drunk & Angry: http://www.nitrosonic.com/#!rob-kern/c24kh

Ep 35: Alice Cooper - Morality Era (94 -01) We discuss the albums Last Temptation, Brutal Planet & Dragontown in this super-sized ep loaded with great music and banter. Rob Kern of Loud, Drunk & Angry and From Out of Nowhere joins along with Joey of Rock Strikes Ten. In the first part of the ep we begin discussing the Morality Era with Rob Kern, a man who lacks a moral compass. We had a structured plan for a 20 minute intro but quickly turns into madness. And podcast gold. The second part with Joey has more details on the era but is just as ridiculous. Plus Bakko premieres our new Cobras & Fire song cowritten by Little Johnny Cougar! Rock Strikes Ten: rockstrikesten.cnjradio.com Loud, Drunk & Angry: http://www.nitrosonic.com/#!rob-kern/c24kh

Alice Fans! We've got an ep that will Thrill Your Gorilla and make you think: If our Podcast was a lollipop ..would you lick it? We debate the 80's Comeback Era when a newly sober Alice (He's Back!) returns after many lost years. The albums Constrictor, Raise Your Fist, Trash & Hey Stoopid are discussed along with a deep analysis of Wind-Up Toy and tangent where we highlight many of Alice's great ballads. Hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon are joined by Joey of the Rock Strikes Ten Podcast and Rob of the pop culture site Criticult. Criticult: criticultredux.wordpress.com Rock Strikes Ten: rockstrikesten.cnjradio.com

Alice Cooper Era 3: Lost 80-83 | LC & Bakko are joined by Joey from Rock Strikes Ten and Chris from Decibel Geek to discuss their favorite tracks from the "Lost Era." We debate the songs Alice made when he was a crack-fueled, mascara-wearing cadaver descending into madness. Albums covered are: Flush the Fashion, Special Forces, Zipper Catches Skin and DaDa.