PODCAST #259: Mega

What happens if a band headlines a cruise, but then one of the members gets sick?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss the recent Mega-Cruise and what would happen if Dave Mustaine was not on board?  Who would be the best replacement, if you had to pick from the other bands on board?  Tune in to find out.  Next the boys welcome back vocalist Michael Monroe (Ex-Hanoi Rocks) as he discusses his latest album One Man Gang.  Michael discusses the writing process within his band, as well as the great chemistry they have.  It's hard to believe they never rehearse.  He also talks about touring and how they change the setlist by each territory they play.  Michael discusses this and much more.

DVD of the Show:  Gov't Mule - Bring on the Music (Live At The Capital Theatre)

Beer of the Show:  Stonecloud - Turtlehead  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  The Haunted - Preachers of Death, Dio - Rock N Roll Children, Gov't Mule - Mr. High and Mighty, Hell in the Club - The Phantom Punch, Megadeth - Angry Again, Sweating Bullets, Testament - Disciples of the Watch, The Dead Daisies - The Last time I  Saw the Sun, Michael Monroe - Keep Your Eye On You, Helsinki Shakedown, Last Train to Tokyo, Midsummer Nights, One Foot Outta the Grave

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Dokken - So Many Tears

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Krokus - Midnight Maniac

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Sinhersy - Break the Surface

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Narnia - You Are the Air That I Breathe

-Ragman is dying to see Michael Monroe live....

Podcast #: 259 - Mega

Podcast Interview: Gabriel Keyes (Crashdiet)

The boys recently caught up with Crashdiet vocalist Gabriel Keyes, to discuss Crashdiet's latest release Rust.  Gabriel discusss how he landed the gig as the vocalist in Crashdiet and what classic Skid Row tune helped him score the gig.  He also gives some insight behind the motivation behind the track Idiots as well as how much fun the band had making the video.  Tune in to hear these things and much more.

And hey if you dig Crashdiet's music as much as we do, then show them some love by purchasing their music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Crashdiet - Anarchy, Rust, Idiots, Into the Wild, Cocaine Cowboys

-Ragman would love to see Crashdiet live.

Podcast Interview: Gabriel Keyes (Crashdiet)

Podcast Interview: Scooter Ward (Cold)

The boys recently caught up with Cold vocalist Scooter Ward, to discuss Cold's latest release The Things We Can't Stop.  Scooter gives insight as to why it has been 8 years since the band has recorded a new album.  He discussed how he walked away from the scene to take care of some family issues, as well as how hard it was to get back in the saddle writing wise.  Tune in to hear these things and much more.

And hey if you dig Cold's music as much as we do, then show them some love by purchasing their music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Cold - Wicked World, Run, Quiet Now, Beautiful Life, American Dream

-Ragman is soooo glad to see Cold is back.

Podcast Interview: Scooter Ward (Cold)

Podcast Interview: Rocky Kramer

The boys recently caught up with guitarist Rocky Kramer, to discuss his latest release Firestorm.  Rocky tells us how the new release came together, as well as his journey from Norway to L.A.  He also talks about how he transitioned from being a classical violinist, to a shredding guitar player.  Tune in to hear these things and much more.

And hey if you dig Rocky Kramer's music as much as we do, then show him some love by purchasing his music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Rocky Kramer - Go To Hell, Rock Star, Alcohol, Can You Feel It, Attitude

-Ragman is always impressed when he see younger guys shred like back in the day.

Podcast Interview: Rocky Kramer

PODCAST #258: Generations

Genghis and Ragman continue their discussion on the evolution of the mix tapes and how they effected their lives, back in the day.  They also talk about tape trading, and the bands that they discovered during the process.  Both of the guys discovered bands that they still dig today.  Tape trading is how we survived the 90's, through the grunge years.  The boys also get the newer generations' prospective on listening to whole albume as well as making playlists with Spotifty.  Next the boys welcome back one of their favorite guitar players Geroge Lynch (Ex-Dokken, Lynch Mob) as he discusses the latest KXM album Circle of Dolls.  George give the skinny of how the band jams out tunes, as well as their desire to play some live gigs.  He also give updates on his latest projects as well as the state of Lynch Mob.  this one is not to be missed.

DVD of the Show:  Iron Maiden - En Vivo

Beer of the Show:  Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. - Joyful Almond  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Narnia - Has The River Run Dry, Iron Maiden - Ghost of the Navigator, The Brew - Naked As I Stand, ZZ Top - I Gotsa Get Paid, Lemur Voice - Akasha Chronicles, Stratovarius - The Abyss of Your Eyes, Iron Maiden - Stranger in a Strange Land, KXM -Breakout, War of Words, Time Flies, Swamp Mind

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Dokken - So Many Tears

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Scorpions - Still Loving You

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Children of Bodom - Platitudes and Barren Worlds

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Killswitch Engage - The Signal Fire

-Ragman needs to see KXM live.  He'd even settle for a Lynch Mob/King's X show.

Podcast #: 258 - Generations