The Corona Files - Part #42

Welcome to the newest format from the Genghis and Ragman Show.  We are titling this series The Corona Files.  This is going to be a different format from the regular show, but will still provide similar content.  We are dedicated to put out more shows, weekly, while we're all on lock down.  Join us tonight for part 42 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as how artists are staying busy during the shelter in place.  The boys also talk about the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal.  Next the lads welcome guitarist Matt Asselbergs (Nightmare) to discuss Nightmare's new release Aeternam.  Matt discusses the addition of Madie on vocals as well as the departure of Maggy Luyten.  He also taolks about the horror theme of the new record.  Even though its not a concept record, there is a theme. 

Editor's Note:  Ragman wants to apologize for the length of time it took to get this one posted.  Sorry guys.  I've been through alot the last couple of months, but now I'm back and stronger than ever.  Horns up!

Beer of the Show:  Astral Brewing - Cosmico  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: WET - Big Boy's Don't Cry, Axe - Rock N' Roll Party in the Streets, Long Distance Calling - Hazard, Helstar - Black Wings of Solitude, Adrian Smith (A.S.A.P.) - Silver and Gold, Daughtry - World on Fire, W.A.S.P. - Show No Mercy, Nightmare - Ikarus, Lights On, Crystal Lake, Aeternam, Serpentine

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Mors Principium Est -A Day for Redemption

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Gojira - Another World

-Ragman is catching up, slowly but surely.

The Corona Files - Part#: 42

The Corona Files - Part #41

Welcome to the newest format from the Genghis and Ragman Show.  We are titling this series The Corona Files.  This is going to be a different format from the regular show, but will still provide similar content.  We are dedicated to put out more shows, weekly, while we're all on lock down.  Join us tonight for part 40 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as how artists are staying busy during the shelter in place.  The boys also talk about the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal.  Next the lads welcome vocalist Dave (Hell In the Club) to discuss Hell In The Club's new release Hell of Fame.  Dave gives insight behind several songs on the record, as well as what it was like filming the video for We'll Never Leave the Castle, during the pandemic.  Lastly, Dave talks about the possibility of playing live shows as well as how awkward it be. 

Editor's Note:  Ragman wants to apologize for the length of time it took to get this pone posted.  Sorry guys.  I've been through alot the last couple of months, but now I'm back and stronger than ever.  Horns up!

Beer of the Show:  Ingenious - C-800  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Architects - Animals, Orbit Culture - The Shadowing, Fit For A King - Locked (In My Head), Yo! Wanna Go On A Drive - Red Barchetta (Rush Cover), Frontiers All Stars - Push Through, Thundermother - Dog From Hell, Hell In The Club - We Are On Fire, We'll Never Leave the Castle, Last of an Undying Kind, Tokyo Lights, A Melody, A Memory

Genghis' Pick of the Show: King Mothership - Cosmic Meltdown

Ragman's Pick of the Show: DGM - Flesh and Blood

-Ragman is wondering when he'll get his groove back.

The Corona Files - Part#: 41

The Corona Files - Part #40

Welcome to the newest format from the Genghis and Ragman Show.  We are titling this series The Corona Files.  This is going to be a different format from the regular show, but will still provide similar content.  We are dedicated to put out more shows, weekly, while we're all on lock down.  Join us tonight for part 40 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as how artists are staying busy during the shelter in place.  The boys also talk about the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal.  Next the lads welcome vocalist Joe Calderon (Lightworker) to discuss Lightworker's new release Fury By Failure.  Joe gives insight behind several songs on the record, as well as wha tit was like filming the video for Emprye during the pandemic.  Lastly, Joe talks about his love for vinyl as well as the importance of physical media. 

Editor's Note:  Ragman wants to apologize for the length of time it took to get this pone posted.  Sory guys.  I've been through alot the last couple of months, but now I'm back and stronger than ever.  Horns up!

Beer of the Show:  Baa Baa Brewhouse - Majestic AF    Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks: Fit For a King - Annihilation, Upon a Burning Body - Chains of Agony, Mastodon - Fallen Torches, Painted Wives - Shangri-La, Dark Tranquility - Forward Momentum, Thundermother - Dog From Hell, Lightworker - Dysphoria, Empyre, 1018, Cholera, Origins

Ragman's Pick of the Show: Pyramid Theorem - Closer To the End

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Bulb - Breeze

-Ragman is seeing a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

The Corona Files - Part#: 40

The Corona Files - Part #39

Welcome to the newest format from the Genghis and Ragman Show.  We are titling this series The Corona Files.  This is going to be a different format from the regular show, but will still provide similar content.  We are dedicated to put out more shows, weekly, while we're all on lock down.  Join us tonight for part 39 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as how artists are staying busy during the shelter in place.  The boys also talk about the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal.  Next the lads welcome guitarist Josh Ramos (The Storm, Ex-Hardline) to discuss his latest solo record My Many Sides.  Josh also discusses the formation of The Storm as well as his relationship with Neal Schon.   He also talks about how he chose the vocalists to sing on his new record.

Beer of the Show:  Baa Baa Brewhouse - Chasing Rainbows    Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Black Stone Cherry - Again, Type O Negative - Everything Dies, Accept - Dogs of Leads, Mercy Music - Living With a Ghost, Derek Sherinian - Empyrean Sky. Mike Portnoy, Stu Hamm, Paulie Z, Walter Ino (Rush Cover) - YYZ, The Storm - I've Got A Lot To Learn About Love, Ramos - Today Is The Day, Immortal, Ceremony, Moving On, L.R.S. - Living 4 a Dream

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Falling in Reverse - Carry On

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  The Fall of Troy - We Are the Future

-Ragman is seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

The Corona Files - Part#: 39

The Corona Files - Part #38

Welcome to the newest format from the Genghis and Ragman Show.  We are titling this series The Corona Files.  This is going to be a different format from the regular show, but will still provide similar content.  We are dedicated to put out more shows, weekly, while we're all on lock down.  Join us tonight for part 38 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as how artists are staying busy during the shelter in place.  The boys also talk about the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal.  Next the lads welcome back Enuff Z Nuff Vocalist/bassist Chip Z'Nuff to discuss life in Chicago during the pandemic as well as their new record Generation Brainwashed.  Chip also discusses the late great Derek Frigo and how guitarist Tory Stoffregen has taken over where Derek left off.  Chip also talks about what it was like to work with Donnie Vie again, and his hope of some sporadic live shows, with Donnie, in the future.

Beer of the Show:  Baa Baa Brewhouse - Bo Peep   Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Nightmare - Aeternam, Slayer - Necrophobic, Cherry Truck - Love Become Law, Shinig Black - Boogie Man, Def Leppard - Paper Sun, Static X - Terminator Oscillator, Enuff Z Nuff - Blue Island, I Got My Money Where My Mouth Is, Strangers in My Heads, Master of Pain

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Polaris - Hypermania

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Enslaved - Jettegryte

-Ragman always loves chattin' it up with Uncle Chip.

The Corona Files - Part#: 38