Podcast #270: Crossover

If one of your favorite actors or comedian's starts a band are you in?  What makes an actor or comedian think that they can switch occupations and we the fans will care?  Do their careers open them up to work with legitimate musicians?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome Sunstorm/Rainbow/Lords of Black vocalist Ronnie Romero for a heart to heart to discuss Sunstorm's latest album Afterlife.  Ronnie talks about what it was like to be brought in to replace Joe Lynn Turner as well as how he joined Rainbow.  He also talks about how he juggles so many projects, as well as how quickly he can record vocals for an album. 

Beer of the Show:  4 Noses - Coconut Velvet  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Primal Fear - Hear Me Calling, Cameron Brown - Aurora, Steve Lukather - I Found the Sun Again, Smackbound - Drive It Like You Stole It, Deadland Ritual - Broken and Bruised, Black Sabbath - Headless Cross, Lords of Black - Into the Black, Sunstorm - Stronger, Darkest Night, Afterlife

Ragman's Classic of the Show: Icon - World War

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Queensryche - Eyes of a Stranger

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Odd Dimension - Escape to Blue Planet

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Dirty Honey - California Dreamin'

-Ragman is above the water, but about to fall in. 

Podcast #270: Crossover

Podcast #269: Stuff

I know we're all looking forward to live shows coming back, within the next few months.  How far would you be willing to travel to see your favorite band?  Even if Covid delays some of these acts getting back on the road, at least we have a lot of new music to digest.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome back the one and only Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids) for a heart to heart.  Ronnie discusses his debut solo album One Shot.  Ronnie talks about the all star cast that joined him on his fist solo record as well as his current state of health.  He also talks about his desire to return back to the stage as well as the chances of a new Pretty Maids record. 

Beer of the Show:  Martin House - Freakin French Toast  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  The Unguided - Breach, DGM - Hope, Monuments - Vanta, Robin McCauley - Standing on the Edge, Jennifer Batten - Giant Steps, Anthrax - I am the Law, The End Machine - Blood and Money, Pretty Maids - Firesoul Fly, Ronnie Atkins - Real, Scorpio, Pretty Maids - Strength of a Rose

Classic of the Show:  Fifth Angel - Midnight Love

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Smith/Kotzen - Scars

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  The Wrong Sides - Quietus Me

-Ragman is looking forward to his first live show in a year!!

Podcast #269: Stuff

Podcast #268: Fake

Nothing beats a good rock doc, except when they're done poorly.  Is it really interesting to watch a doc about a band, when the filmmaker can't even use the band's music, in said documentary?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these types of documentaries and if there is even an audience for them.  Do we need documentaries with poor actors doing re-enactments?  Tune in to find out.  Next the boys welcome back the one and only Tracy G (Ex-Dio, Gale Force) for a heart to heart.  Tracy discusses his latest project that he is involved in called Gale Force, as well as there debut release Subhuman.  Gale Force features vocalist Mike Drive (Barren Cross) bassist Randy Oviedo and guitarist Paul Alfery.  He also talks about a new project that he is working on with Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot).  Tune in to hear this and much, much more...

Beer of the Show:  Miel - Surre Alista  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  John Sykes - Dawning of a Brand New Day, Kobra and the Lotus - Wounds, Armored Saint - End of the Attention Span, Def Lappard - On Through the Night, Dee Snider - Dead Hearts (Love Thy Enemy), Dio - Big Sister, Gale Force - Never Say Goodnight, Subhuman, Goaded - Watch The Empire Fall

Classic of the Show:  Exodus - The Toxic Waltz

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   H.E.A.T - Rise

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Carcass - Slaughtered in Soho

-Ragman is thinking concerts may be coming back.

Podcast #268: Fake

Podcast #267: Gap

Developing the musical taste that you you will take with you across this journey called life is a fascinating aspect into human development.  Ok, what did I just say?  Hmmm??  Okay, how do we like the music we like?  How about that?  So the question to ponder is when do our musical tastes develop, and when do they mature?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they ponder these questions and more.  What would drive a kid, born in the 2,000's, to seek out music from the 90's, and will they take that to the grave or evolve?  Only G & R can answer these questions.  Next the boys welcomed in Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra to discuss his 13 project as well as his latest release Running Games.  Joel also discusses how he put together the all star band for the 13 project as well as a Whitesnake update. 

Beer of the Show:  Saint Arnold - Pumpkinator (BBA) 2020  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Holy Mother - No Death Reborn, Four Stroke Baron - Lungs, Persuader - The Curse Unbound, Soilwork - As We Speak, The Call - I Don't Wanna, Joel Hoekstra 13 - Until I Left You, Hard to Say Goodbye, Finish Line, Whitesnake - Flesh and Blood

Classic of the Show:  Danger Danger - Afraid of Love

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Hollow Front - Wearing Thin

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Annisokay - The Tragedy

-Ragman is hanging stag this Valentine's Day.

Podcast #267: Gap

Podcast #266: Excellent

We have a most excellent show for you tonight.  Did the world need a new Bill and Ted movie?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss the latest installment in the Bill and Ted collection called Face the Music.  Being that the 2 previous movies featured some pretty awesome music, the boys decided to discuss the soundtrack as well as the storyline.  Tune in to see what the guys think.  Next the guys welcome in Evergrey drummer Jonas Ekdahl for a heart to heart.  Jonas discusses Evergrey's new release Escape of the Phoenix and how it is a return to form, after the trilogy concept records.  He also discussed how easy it was to get out of playing shape, due to the pandemic.  Grab a cold one and let's get this show on the road.

Beer of the Show:  Roughtail Brewery - Livin' In Sin  Beer Rating:

Featured Tracks: Alcatraz - We Still Remember, Demons and Wizards - Beneath These Waves, Bon Jovi - Living In Sin, Winger - Battle Stations, Ritchie Kotzen - Dream of a New Day, Evergrey - Black Undertow, Eternal Nocturnal, Where August Mourns

Classic of the Show:  Warrant - Mr. Rainmaker

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Labyrinth - Live Today

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Liquid Tension Experiment - The Passage of Time

-Ragman is needing some live music.

Podcast #266: Excellent