The guys are back from a week that nearly put Aaron Camaro out of commission and into recovery. After a health scare of pre-pneumonia, Aaron is back to help Chris tackle this week's subject; and is it ever a doozy.   This week the guys cover the first half of two very common subjects in songwriting; Heaven and Hell. Rock and metal bands have written about these subjects for decades and that only stands to continue in the future.This week Aaron and Chris spin some of their favorite tracks about the great beyond that is Heaven. In this episode you'll hear great tracks from artists such as Dio, Gunpowder Gray, Volbeat, Suicidal Tendencies, Stryper, Dokken, and much more.   Buy Music!   Dokken Yngwie Malmsteen Gunpowder Gray Volbeat Dio Suicidal Tendencies Black Sabbath Great White Bride Stryper   Jason Becker Movie   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

It's no secret that we like Ace Frehley around here and the new 'Space Invader' album is in constant rotation in the studio and we can't wait to hear more from the original Spaceman. And on that note....   Recently, Ace announced that the wait for his next album won't be as long as us Frehley fans are accustomed to. In fact, Ace is planning an all-covers album for the near future.   This week Aaron and Chris spin their wish list of covers that they think would benefit from an Ace-lift. You'll definitely be surprised by some of their choices that include songs from Budgie, Billy Joel, Deep Purple, Head East, Cheap Trick and much more! We also share YOUR suggestions for songs that Ace should consider for this new album. Enjoy this hour+ of songs that we want to hear covered by the space cowboy!   Buy Music!   Head East Deep Purple Billy Joel Budgie Gerry Rafferty FLIPP The First Edition BTO Cheap Trick The Normal George Harrison Daddy Cool Thin Lizzy Ace Frehley   Geeks of the Week: Todd Cunningham, Robert De Pasqua, David Alpizar, James Brendon Dunn, Brian Bates, Andy Lafon, Billy Hardaway, Derik Novak, Shane Hebert, I-am Hoops, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies Podcast), Joe Lascon, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker podcast), Mike Blount, Brent Walter, Warren Money, Joe Royland, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Gang Forward, MusicMagsAndWax, Shane Stuckless, Don Nitschke, Nashville Metal Bands, Stitcher Radio, Adam Cox   LISTENER SUGGESTIONS:   Rhys Lett: KISS – Crazy Nights Daddy Cool – Eagle Rock (anthem in Australia)   Warren Money: AC/DC – Back in Black Van Halen – I’m the One George Harrison – What is Life?   I-am Hoops: Rush – Working Man   Brent Walter: Ace demos – Catch Me When I Fall aka Audio/Video   Todd Cunningham: Judas Priest – Victim of Changes   Ryan Bales: Eric Clapton – Cocaine Rolling Stones – Satisfaction Jimi Hendrix – Manic Depression   Ben van Belzen: VVI – Back on the Streets   James Geike: Sea of Love Flipp – Freak   Thomas Mucaji/Gregory Muse/Steven Conley: Deep Purple – Space Truckin’   Robert Jackson: Free – All Right Now   Paul Wozniak: Motorhead – Ace of Spades   Mensch Maschine : The Normal – Warm Leatherette   Kent Bennett: David Bowie – Diamond Dogs   Collins Janus: Joe Perry Project – Shooting Star   Danny Silvers: Thin Lizzy – Thunder & Lightning, Bad Reputation, Do Anything You Want to, Havin’ a Good Time, Jailbreak   PJ Brown:     KISS - 2000 Man   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below   Direct Download  

It's been entirely too long since Aaron and Chris unveiled the Fresh Blood format for Decibel Geek. The first volume received lots of praise and we're happy to now add the second volume to the collection.   This week the guys are spinning tracks by up and coming bands that have the talent, chops, and spirit that all Decibel Geek listeners can appreciate. Tracks from artists such as Gang Forward, We Are Harlot, Diamond Lane, Thundermother, Hardone, Red Wine Hangover and much, much more. It's all new and all for you with Fresh Blood volume 2   More Info! (click artist name for more information)   Massive Preachers Son Thundermother Gang Forward King of the North The Black Moods Red Wine Hangover Diamond Lane Hardbone We Are Harlot   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

After a full month of covering KISS and the second half of an Anthrax career/discography discussion, Aaron and Chris are ready for a week of their favorite format; no format!   We return this week with volume 18 of the Radio Sucks Radio Show. If you’re new to the show, the idea behind this format is simple. We play great songs by great artists that rarely, if ever, get radio play. Corporate stations can waste your time with advertisements and the same 10 songs every hour. This week we’re breaking out awesome deep cuts from W.A.S.P., Alice Cooper, Angel, Ugly Kid Joe, Nazareth, Heavens Edge, and LA Guns. We’re also playing brand new stuff from Judas Priest and Sixx A.M. On top of that we, honor the late great Dick Wagner at the top of the show. Lots to sink your audio teeth into!   Buy Music! (click artist   Dick Wagner Alice Cooper W.A.S.P. Judas Priest Nazareth Sixx:A.M. L.A. Guns Heaven's Edge Ugly Kid Joe Angel   Geeks of the Week: Sid Menon, Todd Cunningham, Matt Ashcraft, Shane Hebert, Kal Hinz, David Alpizar, Brad Kalmanson, Robert De Pasqua, Derik Novak, I-am Hoops, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies podcast), Warren Money, Peter Vassallo, Billy Hardaway, Andrew Jacobs, Matt Syverson, Justin Hayes, Rob Strabley, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Gino Ames, Mike Blount, Brent Walter (nice alternate art for Stomp 442 and Volume 8), Shane Stuckless, Adam Cox, Trapper Knight, Nashville Metal Bands, Jack Broad, Hard Rock Dad, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker podcast), and Nick Tevelis (mentioned guitar solo episode to Ace in magazine interview), Tim Harrigian (donation)     Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Comment Below   Direct Download  

After a jam-packed KISSMAS in July, we're back this week for the second half of our Anthrax discussion with special guest Victor M. Ruiz from Mars Attacks and Talking Metal.   In this long-form discussion Chris, Aaron, and Victor dissect the second decade of the Anthrax story. Starting with 1993's 'Sound of White Noise' and going all the way through 2013's 'Anthems' EP, there was a lot of change in the Anthrax camp. What started out as a new life with former Armored Saint front man John Bush would lead to an interesting game of musical chairs over the years and would ultimately result in the return of Joey Belladonna.   In part 2 of this Anthrax career discussion, your hosts share their thoughts on the musical and personnel choices made by the band in the past 10 years. Was 'Sound of White Noise' a stab at being a grunge band? Did 'Stomp 442' have no chance at equaling the success of 'White Noise'? Was Bush's more serious side pushing out the youthful and humorous spirit of the Belladonna-era?   Other topics touched upon in this coversation are the behind the scenes power moves that have taken place, trouble with record companies, surviving an American tragedy, and unsung heroes in the Anthrax alumni.   It's a fun, thoughtful discussion and not everyone agrees with the choices made. We'd like to hear YOUR take on all of this and you can give it to us by any means listed in the Contact Us section below.   Buy Music! (click artitst name to purchase!)   Anthrax   More Victor!   Mars Attacks Radio Talking Metal Digital   Geeks of the Week: Warren Money, Chris Karam, Danii Carr, Todd Cunningham, Joe Lascon, David Alpizar, Jody Havenot (Strange Ways podcast), Wally Norton, I-am Hoops, Brian Bates, Paul Stamm, Derik Novak, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies podcast), Justin Hayes, Andrew Jacobs, Podcast Rock City, Brent Walter, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker Podcast), Trevor McDougall, Darren Parkin, Dennis Schoen, Antoni Espin Ufano, Heavy Rock, Joe Royland, Viking Girl, Jack Broad, Shane Stuckless, MusicMagsAndWax   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

KISSMAS in July is now drawing to a close for 2014 and there were so many things we wanted to cover we figured, why not cover them all?   This week Aaron and Chris open up a KISS Grab Bag of topics to discuss. Listeners of the show submitted KISS-related subjects and your hosts give their take on those topics this week. Everything from discussion of KISS' merchandising reaching into things like Hello Kitty and arena football to favorite/least favorite albums, stages, costumes, songs, and much much more is covered in this free-form discussion. We also give an update on Vinnie Vincent, plans for more KISS-related shows later in the year and a track by track discussion of the Ace Frehley album 'Space Invader.'   A whole lot to cover to round out KISSMAS in JULY so take it all in and enjoy our talk on the Hottest Band in the Land!   Buy Music!   KISS ACE FREHLEY   Geeks of the Week: I-am Hoops, Joe Lascon, Kal Hinz, Brad Kalmanson, David Alpizar, Brian Odermatt, Rhys Lett, Andy Lafon, Chris Karam, Lee Maslin, Paul Stamm, Jody Havenot (Strange Ways podcast), Derik Novak, PJ Brown, Steven Langenbrunner, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker podcast), Brent Walter, Wally Norton, Billy Hardaway, Andrew Jacobs, Shane Hebert, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Denis Schoen, Heavy Rock, Antoni Espin Ufano, Darren Parkin, Joe Royland, Jeff Spector, Darryl Alber, MusicMagsAndWax, Chuck Speer, Jeff Ludban, Kissforever, D, lovegunn21, Tito Blackwell   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us!   Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below    

While Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are the 2 constant mainstays in KISS, the lead guitar position has faced the most changes of their 40 year history.   This week Aaron and Chris dissect and spin their Top 10 favorite KISS guitar solos. Aaron takes the Ace Frehley route for his list and Chris pulls his 10 favorite from the combined tenure of Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Bruce Kulick, and Tommy Thayer. There's some very interesting and unexpected picks. Let us know what YOUR top 10 KISS guitar solos are by commenting below or on the facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/decibelgeek).   Buy Music!   KISS   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn   Geeks of the Week:     Todd Cunningham, Ben Mitchell, Joey Vanchieri, Joseph Ciambelli, David Alpizar, Derik Novak, Kal Hinz, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker podcast), Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies podcast), Joe Lascon, Andrew Jacobs, Rhys Lett, Holland Exciter, Justin Hayes, Paul Stamm, James Brendon Dunn, I-am Hoops, Brent Walter, Chris Karam, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Darren Parkin, Antoni Espin Ufano, Jeff Ludban, Viking Girl, MusicMagsAndWax, Billy Hardaway   Comment Below

Some of the most memorable KISS discussions we've had are the ones we've conducted with crew members. This week's guest should prove to continue that tradition.   Former KISS crew member Ken Barr joins Chris and Aaron this week for an in-depth discussion of a very transitional phase in the Hottest Band in the Land's career. Ken was a drum tech/guitar tech/carpenter for KISS from 1992 - 1996. His tenure included the Revenge tour, Alive III, the 1995 convention tour, MTV Unplugged, Reunion tour rehearsals, and the 1996 KROQ Weenie Roast. Lots of stories about the personalities behind the members of KISS, stories from the road, and Ken's thoughts on what the band is doing today.   Our talk with Ken today is just the tip of the iceberg of experiences that he's had throughout his career in the music industry. For much more, check out his book We Are the Road Crew at http://theroadcrew.wordpress.com/ Buy Music!   KISS   More from Ken Barr!   Official Blog HERE Amazon Store HERE Official Youtube HERE Official Facebook HERE   Geeks of the Week:     Keith Doyle, Kal Hinz, Paul Stamm, Joe Lascon, KISS Army Omaha, David Alpizar, James North, Todd Cunningham, Brad Kalmanson, Shane Hebert, PJ Brown, Wayne Cross, Andy Lafon, Billy Hardaway, I-am Hoops, Joel Hebensperger, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies Podcast), Jody Havenot (Strange Ways Podcast), Andrew Jacobs, Brent Walter, Derik Novak, James Brendon Dunn, Chris Karam, Matt Syverson, Justin Hayes, Stephen Newton, Ron Strowdomis, Denis Schoen, Antonio Espin Ufano, Jason Thomas Broadrick, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Dave Shirt.   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

This week we kick of the 2014 edition of KISSMAS in July. During these next four weeks we'll be focusing solely on KISS-releated episodes and talking to KISS-related guests; and today's is a good one!   Sher Bach has been in close quarters with the Hottest Band in the Land during different eras of their storied career. Sher was married to a member of NY glitter scene contemporaries The Harlots of 42nd Street. She was also a performer in her own right; working with another New York act; Ruby & the Rednecks. In this long-form discussion, Sher details her memories of the rock scene at the time including her attendance at pivotal shows in KISS' career at venues such as Coventry and the Hotel Diplomat.   A few years later, KISS was on top of the world and churning out enough anthems, toys, and belt buckles to satisfy the population. Her longtime friendship to KISS manager Bill Aucoin strengthened in 1977 when she went to work for Aucoin Management.  Bill Aucoin   In this discussion, Sher gives details of what it was like to work on the business side of the entertainment industry and how it, pardon the pun, mirrored the rock and roll side in many ways. She also shares her thoughts on how the excesses caught up to Aucoin and cracks started to appear on the surface of the Madison Avenue money machine.   After a couple of shifts in employment, Sher Bach would wind up working in Puerto Rico in the 1980's. In this discussion, she tells Aaron and Chris about KISS' visit to the country during that time, her impressions of Eric Carr, and an interesting story involving Paul Stanley jamming at a small bar.   The Decibel Geek podcast would like to thank Sher Bach for so many great stories from her time around KISS and appreciate her candor.    Sher Bach currently works with Malla Entertainment Group.    Buy Music!   KISS   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below    

Chris and Aaron tend to differ on many of the bands that they like. The dichotomy of those tastes have helped broaden their own musical palette over the course of doing this show. But one band that they both agree on is Anthrax.   This week Chris and Aaron are joined by Mars Attacks and Talking Metal host Victor M. Ruiz for a discussion of the first decade of Anthrax (1981-1992). In this discussion Chris, Aaron, and Victor go through the anthrax discography from their Neil Turbin-fronted debut, Fistful of Metal, through the final release of the Joey Belladonna era; Attack of the Killer B's.   Also included in this in-depth discussion are clips from the hosts favorite songs from albums of this era including Spreading the Disease, Persistence of Time, and the genre-bending I'm the Man EP among others.   Other topics covered in part 1 of this Anthrax discussion include rumors that Eddie Trunk was a key player in the removal of Neil Turbin as lead vocalist, touring troubles brought on by numerous problems including the death of Metallica's Cliff Burton, and the strange shared touring bill that had Anthrax opening up arena shows for KISS at their poppiest.   From the straight-ahead sound of Metal Thrashing Mad to their adventures into rap and hip hop with their cover of 'Bring the Noise,' Anthrax made a lot of movement during this first decade and we do our best to cover it all.   DISCLAIMER: Yes, we know that KISSMAS in July is starting next week. Never fear, part 2 of this discussion will be released during the first week of August.   Buy Music!   Anthrax   More Victor!   Mars Attacks Talking Metal   Geeks of the Week:   Wayne Newburn, Robert Foster, Jason Thomas Broadrick, Joe Lascon, Wally Norton, Ben Mitchell, Andrew Jacobs, Scott Yeager, Heavy Rock, Jimmy Mercer, Kal Hinz, Paul Korn, Robert De Pasqua, Billy Hardaway, Brad Kalmanson, I am Hoops, PJ Brown, Chuck Speer, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies Podcast), Justin Hayes, Brent Walter, Matt Syverson (Paperback Rocker Podcast), Mike Stewart, Joe Royland (Sit and Spin with Joe), George Savastano, PodofThunder, Darryl Alber, Derik Novak, Helix the Band, Hard Rock Dad, MusicMagsAndWax,     Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

There's a lot of hard-working, stressed-out people in this world. One of those people happens to co-host this show.   This week Aaron Camaro gives Chris a much-needed week off and produces and hosts this week's episode all by himself. The theme this week is Love Fest and Aaron pays tribute to Chris and others that deserve credit for the hard work they put in. In between, he spins some uplifting tracks from artists such as Motorhead, KISS, Warrant, Supersuckers, ELO, and more. C'mon get happy and enjoy the smooth sounds of Aaron Camaro and some inspirational tunes.   Buy Music!   Motorhead KISS Warrant Red Hot Chili Peppers Supersuckers E.L.O.   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

Chuck Garric is no stranger to large crowds and big tours. His bass duties for such rock and metal legends as Dio, LA Guns, and Alice Cooper have given him quite a resume. But one thing that stays the same after playing in front of millions of people over the years; Chuck Garric is still the same music fan he was as a kid.   When not on tour, Garric resides in Nashville, TN as part of the long line of rockers that have made their way to the Southeastern hotbed of music. On a random weeknight you can see Chuck, along with members/ex-members of Motley Crue, Thin Lizzy, Accept and many others jamming out to some of the songs that got them hooked on rock and roll in their early years.   Aaron and Chris were fortunate enough to grab a coffee with Chuck just before he left for Europe to hit some big festivals with Alice Cooper as well as gearing up to co-headline with Motley Crue on their final tour.   In this discussion, Chuck goes back to his Lake Tahoe, CA roots to describe his musical upbringing, the awesomeness of Ted Nugent, his thoughts on American vs. European audiences, and the likelihood of Alice breaking the drought of DaDa songs in the setlist among other things.   For all things Beasto Blanco (including how to purchase the album) go to: www.livefastdieloud.com   Follow Chuck on Twitter @BeastoBlanco   Buy Music!   Alice Cooper Beasto Blanco Ted Nugent   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the FacebookFan Page Follow on Twitter Follow onInstagram E-mail Us Call us on theHotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn   Comment Below     Geeks of the Week:   Twitter:   viperRBNY, hdc7904, JTB72G, NashvilleMetalBand, sidharth menon, lovegunn21, hdc7904, musicmagsandwax, globalmutation, Paul Korn (horsehead shirt!), beyondRbedroom, deriknovak, kerryogorman, audiojunkies, billyhalehardaway, jeffludban, HardRockDad, MattSyverson, Sarah Pentilla   Facebook:   Matt Ashcraft, Joe Lascon, Chris Karam, Shane Hartley, Todd Cunningham, Robert De Pasqua, Lee Maslin, Brent Walter, Steve Langenbrunner, Matt Syverson, Andrew Jacobs, Derik Novak, Miguel Nunez, Rodney Dickson, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Sit and Spin with Joe, Scott Yeager, Andy Lafon, KISS Army Omaha, and George Savastano.     Direct Download

This week we bring you volume 17 of our Radio Sucks Radio Show series. If you're new to the show, it's basically us spinning some tracks, old and new, that we think you'll enjoy. Don't expect to hear the same singles that have been run into the ground by classic rock radio. Expect to hear deep cuts from great veteran bands as well as awesome new tracks that the radio guys in suits and ties continue to ignore.     This volume's selection includes classics from UFO, Sea Hags, D.A.D. and Legs Diamond along with brand new tracks from Rubicon Cross, California Breed and Rival Sons. Also featured are killer cuts from Kyng, Mutha's Day Out and Rearview Ghost.   Buy Music!  (click artist name to purchase via Amazon!)   Legs Diamond D.A.D. Sea Hags California Breed Rubicon Cross Rival Sons Kyng Rearview Ghost UFO Mutha's Day Out   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below   Geeks of the Week:  Facebook: Robert De Pasqua, Matt Syverson, Vic Baric, Spencer Wetmore, Wally Norton, Rodney Dickson, Brent Walter, Andrew Jacobs, Kal Hinz, Brad Kalmanson, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies podcast), Derik Novak, Jason Thomas Broadrick, Darrell Millar, Billy Hardaway, Rob Strabley, Sit and Spin with Joe, Rich Dillon, Dori Evans, Kate Campbell, Hair Metal Mansion, Jodie Block, Metal Newz, Pitriff, Killer Dwarfs  Twitter: paddymackcomedy, HMMOfficial, Mitch Lafon, djnovak, JeffLudban, SupaDupaPoopaScoopa, musicmagsandwax, billyhalehardaway, tom, DonNitschke, Killer Dwarfs, Ryan McKay, Andrew Jacobs, Rainbow in the Dark, Russ Dwarf, Darrel Dwarf Millar, Pat McGuire, Mr. Gee, Sandy Willis, Nashville Metal Bands, Claire D. Direct Download

Last week Aaron Camaro went solo with his one on one talk with Mike Tramp. This week Chris decides to strike out on his own with an in-person hangout with some legends of the Great White North.   The Killer Dwarfs were spending a day in Nashville at Sirius Hair Nation deejay Luc Carl’s “metal farm” and Chris took the opportunity to hang out and pester the guys with a microphone between beers. What you’ll hear in the first half of this episode is Chris (and writer Billy Hardaway) hanging out on a patio with the Dwarfs and Luc Carl while chatting about an assortment of stuff including their mutual love for Alice Cooper, touring with Saxon in the 80’s, and what happened to that can of Cuddly Cola from the ‘We Stand Alone’ video.   The second half of the show features a one on one talk that Chris has with Darrell about his time with the band Laidlaw, his other band Automan, getting back together with the Dwarfs, sharing a studio with KISS in 1992 and what Dwarfs fans can expect on their current tour in support of their Start @ One album.   Geeks of the Week:   Twitter: DJ Novak, Jaime Tigertailz, Jay Arnold, Stuart Brown   Facebook:   Joe Lascon, Todd Cunningham, Lee Maslin (Audio Junkies), Robert De Pasqua, Andy Lafon, Billy Hardaway, Derik Novak, Dave Shirt, Brent Walter, Scott Yeager, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Shane Hebert, Rodney Dickson   Become a Geek of the Week by sharing this link on Facebook or retweeting it on Twitter! Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase on Amazon!)   Killer Dwarfs   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

It's been 27 years since White Lion broke through into the public consciousness with 1987's 'Pride' album. Featuring a solid rhythm section of bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Greg D'Angelo joining virtuoso guitarist Vito Bratta, the band was fronted by a platinum blonde singer that not only had the right look for the era but also had a damn good singing voice that would reverberate through arenas across the world during the late 80's glam rock takeover. That singer is Mike Tramp.   The Danish-born front man fronted White Lion through a very successful run of albums from the previously-mentioned 'Pride' album through 1991's 'Mane Attraction.' The Seattle grunge movement eventually commanded a bigger spotlight and bands of White Lion's ilk were pushed aside; but Mike Tramp perservered, going on to form Freak of Nature and then release eight solo albums with 2013's 'Cobblestone Street ' being his most recent.   Mike Tramp has been on a US tour in 2014. Aided by only his guitar and a son he's been reconnecting with, Tramp is bringing an intimate experience for fans that includes White Lion classics and solo selections. Mike was nice enough to spend some time during his stop at the Rutledge in Nashville, TN talking to Aaron Camaro about the tour, the old days, and what it was like to be a part of the shifting sands of the early 1990's. Also included is a chat with two Mike Tramp die-hard fans about their expectations for the show as well as some of their favorite tracks from Tramp and White Lion.   The Decibel Geek podcast would like to thank The Rutledge LMV for their help in facilitating this interview.   Buy Music!   White Lion Mike Tramp   More Mike Tramp!   Official Website Facebok Fan Page  Twitter Page   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below  

Sometimes going back on your word can be a good thing......   This week we present you with the 5th installment of our Vinnie Vincent Special. Joining us for this discussion is drummer Andre Labelle of The Sky. Andre was tapped by Vinnie to drum on the still-not-officially released album Guitars from Hell that was recorded over a period of 1989 through 1992. In this discussion you'll hear the whole story of how the project was started, the interesting ways that Vinnie would decide on equipment,recording techniques, and the circumstances that led to the album being shelved.   During this discussion Andre also shares some interesting insight into Vinnie's brief reconciliation with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and his work with them on the then-in-production 'Revenge' album as well as Vinnie's influence going beyond the songwriting for the album.   Guitars from Hell has leaked in-part online over the past few years in the form of rough demos; many of which feature Vincent re-recording all the tracks using a drum machine in Labelle's place. In this discussion, Andre shares his feelings about this and confirms that more than the 8 leaked songs do exist. Fan-created artwork   Along with Andre, the Guitars from Hell album featured the return of original Vinnie Vincent Invasion vocalist  and current Sky front man Robert Fleischman. During this talk, Andre shares the working dynamic between the vocalist and guitarist and how things didn't always go very smoothly yet still yielded an incredible technical performance out of all parties.   The Sky recently released their second full-length album, 'Majestic.' The band is rounded out by bassist Steve Barber and guitarist Ryan Lake.     As we did in part 3 of the Vinnie Vincent Special with Robert Fleischman, all music clips in the epiosde come from the 'Majestic' album. We encourage you to support this band by purchasing the album HERE.   Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase!)   The Sky   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram View Enhanced Episodes on Youtube E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Donate to the show HERE!   Buy an Official Decibel Geek t-shirt HERE!   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn   Comment Below   Geeks of the Week:   For 420 Episode:   Twitter: Joel Delorge,  MusicMagsandWax, Jason Wood, Jeff Corman, Joe Ciambelli, Viper, Paul Korn   Facebook: Dave Shirt, Miguel Nunez   For DaDa Unleashed:   Twitter: Joel Delorge,  Steve Newton, Matt Syverson, PhoenixPhil, Derik Novak, Steve Angulo, Billyhalehardaway, Jason Broadrick   Facebook: James North, Aaron Camaro, Robert DePasqua, Joel Hebensperger, Derik Novak, Andy Lafon, Cynthia Davis, David Shellabarger, Billy Hardaway, Joseph Ciambelli, Katrina Edge Walker, Thomas Mucaji, Rodney Dickson, Former Warmer, Bravewords.com, Michelle Czynszak (cousin), Shane Hebert, Chris Karam, Dan Fisher, Dave Shirt, Rob Bluesy Hughes, Sarah Lutze, Alex Cooper, David Harkness, The Rock is Culture, Elfos Pero, Heavy Rock, Mike Grabowski, Justo Berreto, Greg Sweet, Remember the Coop, Tim Harrigian, JTB’s Groovy Record Room, Shock Rock & Devil Locks, Brent Walter, Doug Jackson, Wally Norton  

This week Aaron and Chris launch the first installment of a brand new series for the Decibel Geek podcast with Albums Unleashed. The stories behind the songs, circumstances, and creative process from a major player in an album's creation. And to start things off, we're covering Alice Cooper's DaDa album with special guest Dick Wagner.   Released in 1983, DaDa was, for all intents and purposes, dead on arrival due to being the final album in Cooper's contract with Warner Brothers as well as the out-of-the-box style of songs. Part art-rock, part esoteric/theatrical concept, DaDa's synthesizer-infused production combined with a healthy amount of humor crossed with dark subject matter left 1983 audiences confused; and they weren't the only ones.   The early 80's were a self-professed "blackout" period for Alice Cooper with the rocker going as far as saying that he barely even remembers the songwriting process or production of this album. Cooper's lack of recollection has led many die-hard Cooper fans to create their own theories as to the concept behind DaDa. Guitarist/composer Dick Wagner, a longtime collaborator of Alice's, was the principal songwriter on this album and was kind enough, while in Nashville in May of 2014, to sit down with Aaron and Chris to discuss the entire album track by track and memory by memory.   In this discussion, Wagner shares his memories of the difficult  that led to getting Alice to come to ESP Studios in Buttonville Ontario from his Pheonix home to join he and producer Bob Ezrin in the making of DaDa. Alice's alcohol abuse hit record highs during this period and Dick shares his recollections of their songwriting and recording process that led to the songs on the album.   From the creepy title track's intro that features producer Ezrin aping a psychiatrist talking to Cooper as DaDa's featured character over a bed of strange reverberating sounds and the voice of a child calling out for its father to the dark tale of self-destructive realization that is album closer 'Pass the Gun Around,' Wagner tells the story of the album's basic concept. Alice during DaDa SeesionsESP Studios Buttonville, Ontariocopyright 2007 johnjones.com   During this in-depth discussion of 1983's DaDa, Dick Wagner reveals the inspiration for the man-in-the-attic track 'Former Lee Warmer' and how, while it has horror opera feel, it's true roots lie in a bad business realtionship with Alice's record label.   A fantastic fan-created theory of the albums concept and storyline was written online in 2008 for Ultimate-Guitar.com by a user named madpaperboy89. Aaron and Chris were so intrigued by the review that they read parts of it to Dick to get his take on it. As you'll hear in the discussion, the writer was spot-on in parts. MCI ConsoleESP Studios Buttonville, Ontariocopyright 2007 johnjones.com   As you'll hear in this installment of Albums Unleashed, DaDa still holds a very special place in Dick Wagner's heart and it's finally earning some much-deserved attention after all these years.             Buy Music!   Alice Cooper - Dada Dick Wagner Amazon Store Buy Dick Wagner's Book - NOT ONLY WOMEN BLEED   Dick Wagner Facebook Group   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us   Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below  

For a certain segment of the population, April 20th is a very significant day. If you don't partake of a sticky green plant that has certain psychological stimulating qualities, you don't know what I'm talking about.   This week Aaron and Chris celebrate 420 in the most fitting Decibel Geek way; by spinning some of their favorite rocking songs that pay tribute to the enjoyment of ganja (aka marijuana). Tracks from Bulletboys, Enuff Z'nuff, Ace Frehley, Motley Crue, Black Sabbath and more are included. Light 'em up!   Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase!)   Motley Crue Enuff Z'nuff Steppenwolf Bulletboys Ace Frehley Rush GWAR Jimmie's Chicken Shack Great White Black Sabbath   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351   Support Us! Shop on Amazon!---------->>>>>>>>> (a percentage of sales from that link to the right goes back to supporting Decibel Geek!)   Stream Us!   Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn     Comment Below

Every year, the high seas get rocked a little harder during this time of year and 2014 was no exception. The Monsters of Rock Cruise featured around 40 Decibel Geek-worth artists performing rotating sets in the Bahamas aboard the massive MSC Divina cruise ship and our very own Rich "The Meister" Dillon was on board to take it all in.   Rich "Meister" Dillon came through Nashville on his way back from the Monsters of Rock cruise to join Aaron, Chris, and Decibel Geek writer Andy Lafon for a discussion of all of the music, atmosphere, and debauchery that took place on the high seas. Underscoring this conversation is music from artists aboard the ship such as Cinderella, Killer Dwarfs, Winger, Red Dragon Cartel, and a bunch more. Dig it!   Monsters of Rock Cruise Official Website Monsters of Rock Cruise Offical Facebook Page Monsters of Rock Cruise Official Twitter   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

If you're anywhere near America during this time of year, the term "March Madness" seems to permeate the air. The NCAA basketball tournament becomes the sports centerpiece for the entire month of March and sports and non-sports fans escape into office pools of their own brackets in an attempt to prove their sports knowledge. The musical equivalent of this takes place on (crappy) radio stations across the land; with stations assigning bands in the bracket spots and letting listeners vote on who should be crowned the champ.    This week Aaron and Chris take a rock band bracket list and go head-to-head in a discussion/argument over what happens when you pit these bands against each other. Some of these matchups and picks will anger you, make you laugh, question our sanity. Either way, it's a fun, laid-back talk between Aaron and Chris and more indisputable evidence that radio absolutely, positively sucks.   Geeks of the Week: Facebook: Matt Ashcraft, Todd Cunningham, Chris Karam, Rick Shaw, Derik Novak, Patrick Johnson, Brian N Shawna Evans, Rodney Dickson, Shane Hebert, Jason Thomas Broadrick   Twitter: Nick Rose (belated), Cassius Morris, Jason Wood, Nonsensicast Radio, Mojo Dave, The Pod Mafia,   BUY MUSIC! (click artist name to purchase on Amazon!)   Guns N' Roses Rush Jimi Hendrix Van Halen Ozzy Osbourne Queen Led Zeppelin The Cult Pink Floyd Judas Priest Beastie Boys AC/DC Motley Crue The Doors Aerosmith Metallica pearl jam The Offspring Red Hot Chili Peppers Rage Against the Machine Alice in Chains Smashing Pumpkins Stone Temple Pilots Green Day Soundgarden Live Foo Fighters Candlebox Bush Sublime Weezer Nirvana Tool Five Finger Death Punch Volbeat Godsmack Avenged Sevenfold Three Days Grace System of a Down Linkin Park Disturbed Papa Roach Korn Seether Chevelle Shinedown Nickelback (purchase at own risk) Deftones AWOLNATION Young the Giant Kings of Leon The Neighbourhood Bastille Cage the Elephant alt-J Thirty Seconds to Mars Arctic Monkeys Rise Against Silversun Pickups Muse The Black Keys Atlas Genius Fall Out Boy Imagine Dragons   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

We're back this week with part 1 of our 2 part 1994 Year in Review. In this episode, Aaron and Chris take a look at the facts, figures, cultural events, and new stories that shaped 1994 with an excellent soundtrack as a compliment. Lots to cover!   Click artist name to purchase on Amazon!   Intro Song: Buckethead– Welcome to Bucketheadland – Giant Robot   Geeks of the week: Facebook: East Side Gamblers, Derik Novak, Matt Ashcraft, Jason Thomas Broadrick, Gino Ames, Chris Karam, Union, Heavy Rock   Twitter: Steve, MusicMagsAndWax, theprettyfilth, John Corabi, Collins Facts & Figures: Average Monthly Rent $533.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas$1.09 Loaf of Bread $1.59   January: January 6 – In Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant, under orders from figure skating rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband. January 11 - The Superhighway Summit is held at UCLA's Royce Hall. It is the first conference to discuss the growing information superhighway and is presided over by U.S. Vice President Al Gore.   King's X - Complain - Dogman (1/18)   January 17 – The 1994 Northridge earthquake, magnitude 6.7, hits the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles at 4:31 a.m., killing 72 and leaving 26,029 homeless. January 21 – Lorena Bobbitt is found not guilty by reason of insanity on charges of mutilating her husband John. Dio- Strange Highways (U.S.) - "Strange Highways" (1/26) Prong- Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck - Cleansing (1/25) Black Sabbath – I Witness – Cross Purposes (1/28)     February: Widowmaker– Stand by for Pain – Stand by for Pain (n/a)   BREAK 1 Break Return Song: Corrosion of Conformity – Clean My Wounds – Deliverance   TV Discussion March: Motley Crue - Poison Apples - Motley Crue (3/15) Yngwie Malmsteen – Never  Die – The Seventh Sign (3/15) Pantera - Far Beyond Driven - "I'm Broken" (3/22)   April: April 8 - Kurt Cobain, songwriter and frontman for the band Nirvana, is found dead at his Lake Washington home, apparently of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. Offspring- Smash - "It'll Be a Long Time" (4/8)   February 1 - Punk rock band Green Day releases their album Dookie, which will eventually sell over 20 million copies worldwide. April 19 – A Los Angeles jury awards $3.8 million to Rodney King for violation of his civil rights. Love/Hate - Let's Rumble - "Spinning Wheel"   May: May 10 - Illinois executes serial killer John Wayne Gacy by lethal injection for the murder of 33 young men and boys.   Pride & Glory - "The Chosen One" (5/1) Cheap Trick – You’re All I Wanna Do – Woke Up with a Monster (5/4) Enuff Z'nuff - 1985 - "Fingers On It" (5/2)   BREAK 2 Break Return Song: Alice in Chains – Don’t Follow – Jar of Flies   June: June 12 – Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman are murdered outside the Simpson home in Los Angeles, California. O.J. Simpson is later acquitted of the killings, but is held liable in a civil suit. June 17 – NFL star O.J. Simpson and his friend Al Cowlings flee from police in his white Ford Bronco. The low-speed chase ends at Simpson's Brentwood, Los Angeles, California mansion, where he surrenders. Shandi’s Addiction – Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved – “Calling Dr. Love” (6/21) Helmet- Milquetoast - Betty (6/21) Kyuss- Welcome to Sky Valley - "Gardenia" (6/28)   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351  

We teased last week that we'd be doing a year in review this week. Unfortunately, time and sickness played factors in us getting our research finished in time. The year in review shows take a lot of preparation.   This week, Aaron and Chris bring you volume 16 of the Raido Sucks Radio Show as they spin new tracks by Winger, Heavy Tiger, and The East Side Gamblers alongside rocking tracks from KISS, Betty Blowtorch, Union, Hair of the Dog and much more.   Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase!)   East Side Gamblers Union Winger Hair of the Dog Santa Cruz Betty Blowtorch Heavy Tiger Sugar Ray KISS Skid Row   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

The winter of 2013-2014 has been absolutely brutal in the United States and outlying territories. Worse than that, if feels like it's never going to end! March is here and there are still places that have plenty of snow on the ground. It's enough to make even the most cheerful of Decibel Geeks feel depressed and cry out "Winter Sucks!"   This week we're joined by guest host Mitch Lafon for a discussion of some of our favorite Winter-themed songs (ie. songs with words like "cold", "ice", "frozen" in the title). In this hour-long discussion, Aaron, Chris and Mitch discuss and spin tracks by Cinderella, Aerosmith, Rainbow, London, LA Guns, Metallica and much more to help remedy your cold weather blues. Mitch also shares his reasoning for recently leaving the popular Three Sides of the Coin podcast and lets us in on his plans for the future.   Mitch Lafon on Facebook Mitch Lafon on Youtube   Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase!) Tora Tora Rainbow Cinderella David Lee Roth Aerosmith Van Halen Bodyjar London Metallica Badlands Skid Row Cry of Love L.A. Guns Billy Idol   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

After two weeks of discussing a British Invasion, we decided this week to discuss another kind of British Invasion and Chris and Aaron are joined by Tim Henderson from Bravewords.com for an in-depth discussion of the entire catalog of heavy metal legends Judas Priest.   In this long-form discussion, Aaron, Chris and Tim discuss the recorded output of the iconic Judas Priest catalog; starting with 1974's Rocka Rolla and chronicling each album through 2008's Nostradamus and their hopes for the upcoming album currently being created.   There's a lot of twists and turns in this conversation with each host bringing a different perspective due to differing levels of Priest fandom. We hope die-hard Priest fans enjoy this trip down memory land and we also hope this coversation helps turn on listeners not as familiar with Judas Priest's catalog and hisotry to pick up and discover one of metal's most iconic bands. Enjoy!   Visit Bravewords.com for the best in rock and metal news!   Buy Music! (click album title to purchase!)   Rocka Rolla Sad Wings of Destiny Sin After Sin Stained Class Killing Machine British Steel Point of Entry Screaming For Vengeance  Defenders of the Faith Turbo Ram It Down Priest Live Painkiller Jugulator Demolition Angel of Retribution Nostradamus   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

This week the Decibel Geek podcast stays Fab as Aaron and Chris spin some of their favorite Beatles songs covered by some of the favorite rock & metal artists.   The Beatles - Covered in Metal is an hour plus of  rock and metal artists putting their own spin on some Fab 4 classics. Tracks from Kip Winger, Type O Negative, Me First & the Gimme Gimme's, Tesla and more!   Buy Music! (click artist/album title to purchase!)   Whitesnake - Trouble   Tesla - Real to Reel   Jeff Healey - Cover To Cover   Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah Gilby Clarke - Hangover   Running Wild - Victory   Type O Negative - World Coming Down   Contact Us!   Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below     Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351