The Corona Files - Part #8

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 8 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as well as how artists are finding ways to get together to put out YouTube videos.  For example the boys are particularly excited about the new videos from S.O.D. and The Circle.  Next, the guys put together their wish list of bands that they wish would bury the hatchet to put out material during the lockdown.  Prior to the pandemic, the boys caught up with Black Swan vocalist Robin McAuley, to discuss Black Swan's debut release Shake The World.  Robin also discusses how the band came together as well as the possibility of Black Swan doing live dates in the future.

Beer of the Show:  Nola - Sucre' Blackberry Cobbler Macaron Stout  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Baby Animals - Painless, Judas Priest - Sinner, McAuley Schenker Group - Anytime, Journey - Keep on Runnin', Dream Theater - A Fortune of Lies, McAuley Schenker Group - Gimme Your Love, Black Swan - Immortal Souls, Sacred Place, Michael Schenker Fest - Heart and Soul

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Pretty Maids - Runaway World

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  I Built The Sky - Up Into Ether

-Ragman feels bad that it took so long to get this interview up.  Sorry Robin!

The Corona Files - Part #8

The Corona Files - Part #7

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 7 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as well as how artist are reacting to the pandemic, by offering new merch, including face masks.  Also, the boys discuss how artists are trying to help by auctioning off memorabilia and donating the proceeds to those affected by Covid-19.    Next the boys welcome Bonfire bassist Ronnie Parkes, to discuss how the pandemic has affected the New Jersey/New York area.  He also discusses Bonfire's latest release Fistful of Fire, as well as some of the deeper meanings behind some of the songs, on the new record.  He also discusses what is it like being the only American in and all German metal band as what the band is looking at tour wise.

DVD of the Show:  Extreme - Pornagraffitti 25/Metal Meltdown

Ragman's Beer of the show:  New Holland - Dragon's Milk White Stout (BBA)  Beer Rating:  3

Featured Tracks:  Khymera - Walk Away, Bob Marely - Everything is Going to Be Alright, Extreme - He-Man Woman Hater, Noveria - Stronger Than Before,  Allegaeon - Roundabout, Quarantine Jam - YYZ, Iomi - Dopamine, Bonfire - Locomotive Breath, Ride the Blade, Gotta Get away, Warrior, Praying 4 A Miracle

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Sixfornone - Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Genghis' Pick of the Show:   Covet - Nero

-Ragman feels like he has a new friend.

The Corona Files - Part #7

The Corona Files - Part #6

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 6 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as discuss Dave Ellefeson's Youth Music Foundation - School's Out Initiative, and how it will benefit students stuck at home, due to the virus.  Next the guys evaluate the mentors, of the initiative, and put together an allstar band from those involved.  Next the boys welcome back, friend of the show, Ex-Dio guitarist Tracy G to discuss how he'scoping, in L.A., during the pandemic.  Tracy also talks about the various projects that he's involved with, including a new band Gale Force, which includes Barren Cross vocalist Mike Lee.  Tracy also talks about how Ronnie James Dio gave him free reign to arrange guitar solos live, any way he saw fit

Ragman's Beer of the show:  TUPPS - Full Grown Jack  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  In This Moment - Fly Like and Eagle, The Contortionist - Language 1 - Intuition, Alejandro Silva - K2, Buckcherry - Radio Song, Anthrax - Keep on Runnin, Tracy G - Ever Lasting Rainbow, Gale Force - Subhuman, Ron Houston/Tracy G - Godless Religion, Dio - Hunter of the Heart

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Hyvmine - Assasins

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Ihsahn - One Less Enemy

-Ragman had a blast catching up with the G-Master.

The Corona Files - Part #6

The Corona Files - Part #5

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 5 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as what artists are doing to keep fans involved.  Judas Priest's Ritchie Faulkner, for example, is getting fans involved by having them add to his riffs etc...  Also, with new releases pushing, will we be inundated with a plethora of music, when the pandemic ends, or will record label shelve them?  Lastly, do ticket companies deserve a goverment bail out?  Tune in to hear our thoughts.  Next the boys welcome back, Dynazty vocalist Nils Molin to discuss how he's coping, in Sweden, during the pandemic.  Nils also discusses Dynazty's new release The Dark Delight.  Nils talks about the power of the video on Youtube as well as the possibility of live streaming a concert during the pandemic.

Ragman's Beer of the show:  Spindletap - Heavy Hands  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Darker Half - Thousand Mile Stare, Dio - Night Music, Haken - 1985, Narnia - Inner Sanctum, Avantasia - Maniac, Dynazty - The Human Paradox, Presence of Mind, Sound to Silence, Hologram, Apex, The Grey

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Blood Divisions - Hot n' Ready

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  My Sleeping Karma - Agni

-Ragman is itching for a live show.  Arghhh!!!!

The Corona Files - Part #5

The Corona Files - Part #4

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 4 in this series where we discuss our current status as well as what could be the next live platform.  Is live streaming the next generation of the live experience.  Will live experiences ever return to normalcy?  Next the boys welcome back, friend of the show,  Mr. Big vocalist Eric Martin to discuss how he's coping during the pandemic.  Eric also talks about the possibility of new Mr. Big music as well as the possibility of a proper Mr. Big farewell tour.  He also talks about his involvement in Avantasia and what his thoughts are on the impending tour this summer.  Lastly Eric and Ragman discuss hygiene and how to make the most of what's in your refrigerator, at the moment.

Video of the Show:  Van Halen - Right Here, Right Now

Ragman's Beer of the show: Great Heights Brewery - Lupulin Starship  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Killswitch Engage - Unleashed, Van Halen - Spanked, Deadland Ritual - Broken and Bruised, Deep Purple - Throw My Bones, Firewind - Rising Fire, Ellefon - Simple Truth, Mr. Big - She's All Coming Back to Me Now, Eric Martin - All Cried Out

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Shattered Skies - The End and the Rebirth

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Lemur Voice - Akasha Chronicles

-Ragman had a blast talking to E-Rex...

The Corona Files - Part #4