Podcast #273: Irritated

What will the new normal look like at concert venues across the country?  Will the artists still do meet and greets and talk to dirt bags like Genghis and Ragman?  No tellin', but some of the first shows that are coming to Texas, see some artists being extra cautious.  Genghis and Ragman discuss this as well as some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal news to hit the wire.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  No interview this show, because Ragman is doing some house keeping. 

Beer of the Show:  11th Hour - Slice  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Inner Stream - Massive Drain, Light the Torch - Wilting in the Light, Miss May I - Death Knows My Name, Van Halen - Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do), Flotsam and Jetsam - Burn the Sky, Kobra And the Lotus -You Don't Know

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Black Sabbath - Psychophobia

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Dreamshade - Safe Harbour

Genghis' Pick of the Show:   Sammy Boller - Ritual Lights

-Ragman is in a mood....

Podcast #273: Irritated

Podcast #272: Anger

Genghis and Ragman get out the newpaper this week to discuss the latest stories in the hard rock and heavy metal world.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome back ex-Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate for a heart to heart, to discuss the latest Sweet Oblivion album Relentless.  Geoff discusses the differences between Relentless and the debut as well as the dynamic between working with Simone Mularoni and Aldo Lonobile.  He also talks about his writing process and how he is secluded.

Beer of the Show:  Equal Parts - Extra Fuzzy  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: The End Machine - We Walk Alone, Cicadastone - Out of Sight, Sammy Boller - Ritual Lights, Cheap Trick - Here's Looking At You, Sweet Oblivion - True Colors, Let It Be, Anybody Out There, Another Change, Queensryche - Walk in the Shadows

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Lynch Mob - Through These Eyes

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Quartz - Stand Up and Fight

Ragman's Pick of the Show:   Skarlett Riot - Not Alone

Genghis' Pick of the Show:   Sumo Psycho - Vertigo

-Ragman is in a downward spiral.

Podcast #272: Anger

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