Podcast #271: Mask

Where were you when your favorite album came out?  Join Genghis and Ragman st they get nostalgic, by trying to remember where they were when their favorite albums of the 80's came out.  As concerts come back, the boys also touch on some of their most anticipated tours, and ponder the question if the line ups will change?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome back Pink Cream 69 vocalist David Readman for a heart to heart, to discuss his new solo album Medusa as well as his latest single Shelter From the Storm. David talks about the  challenges of recording a record without the support of a label, as well as how he is getting a little help from his friends to make this new record a reality.    

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

Featured Tracks: Inglorious - My Misery, Tetrararch - Negative Noise, Labyrinth - One More Last Chance, Adelita's Way - What it Takes, Tank - W.M.L.A., Voodoo Circle - Locked and Loaded, David Readman - Shelter From the Storm, Pink Cream 69 - Walls Come Down

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Mr. Big - Suffocation

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Prong - Out of This Misery

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Sion - The Blade

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Vulture - Malicious Souls

-Ragman is in a funk...

Podcast #271: Mask

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