Podcast Interview: Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot)

The boys recently caught up with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali, to discuss Quiet Riot's latest release Hollywood Cowboys.  Frankie also talks about vocalist James Durbin's departure, and how he didn't hesitate to ask Jizzy Pearl to rejoin the band.  He elaborates that he didn't really have that Oh Shit moment, because his vocalist was leaving after the recording of the new album; it was a seamless transition brining back Pearl.  Frankie also talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of Metal Health, and what might be in store.

And hey if you dig Quiet Riot'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:  Quiet Riot - Mamma We're All Crazy Now, Roll On, In The Blood, Hellbender, Slick Black Cadillac

-Ragman is looking forward to seeing QR fronted by JP.

Podcast Interview: Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot)

Podcast Interview: Eric Martin (Mr. Big)

The lads recently caught up with their friend Eric Martin from Mr. Big.  Eric talks about his latest touring with Avantasia as well as how he got involved with the project.  He also talks about his early days with the EMB, and being on American Bandstand as well as his time in Mr. Big.  Eric also talks about the possibility of a new Mr. Big record as well as a final tour.  Would they use multiple drummers, or can they find a guy that can contribute to the level of a Pat Torpey (RIP).  We all know Pat can not be replaced, but can someone deliver on that level?  Tune in to get Eric's thoughts and more.

And hey if you dig Eric'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: Mr. Big - The Whole World is Gonna Know, Eric Martin Band - Sucker for a Pretty Face, Avantasia - What's Left of Me, Mr. Big - Next Time Around

-Ragman wants to see Mr. Big one more time.  Hopefully he and Genghis can MC.  Just throwin' that out there.

Podcast Interview: Eric Martin

PODCAST #260: Challenge

For this episode Genghis throws down the gauntlet to see who can make the better mixed tape.  Join the boys as they dissect the mixed tape and ultimately challenge each other to turn the other on to new bands.  They also discuss hired guns, mainly guitarists, and their exits from from solo artists ie. Dio, Alice Copper etc...  Are they given a blessing, when ready to leave to pursue other things or are they shown the door?  Next the boys rounded up Stryper vocalist Michael Sweet to talk about his latest solo release Ten.  Michael explains what it was like writing songs for each guest guitarist, on the record, as well as a future full length record with guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake).  He also touches on religion in music as well as some unlikely fans of Stryper.  Tune in for this and much more.

DVD of the Show:  Jorne Lande - Live From Death Road

Beer of the Show:  Eureka Heights - Moo Caliente  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Black Coffee - Creamer, I Barely Know Her, Jorn - Rock and Roll Angel, Ark - Feed the Fire, Whitesnake - Shut Up and Kiss Me, Malice - Vice Versa, Duane Moreno - Manhattan, Stryper - You Don't Even Know Me, Michael Sweet - Never Alone, When Love is Hated, Better Part of Me, Only You

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Mr. Big - Lost in America

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Opeth - Windowpane

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Bleeding Through - End Us

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  KXM - Mind Swamp

-Ragman is kicking himself for missing Stryper last time they were in H-town.

Podcast #: 260 - Challenge

Podcast Interview: Bruno Ravel (Danger Danger, The Defiants)

The boys recently caught up with Danger Danger/The Defiants bassist Bruno Ravel, to discuss The Defiants latest release Zokusho.  Bruno talks about what it was like to start working with vocalist Paul Laine again, and his reluctance at first, because he'd been there and done that.  He's also talks about how he gave guitarist Rob Marcello free reign to shred on this new record.  Bruno also touches on the D2 record Dawn, and explains the reasoning behind the darker vibe of the album.  Tune in to hear these things and much more.

And hey if you dig The Defiants 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: The Defiants - Waiting on a Heartbreak, Standing on the Edge, Fallin' For You, Stay, Danger Danger - When She's Good She's Good, When She's Bad She's Better

-Ragman would like to see this band get a little darker and heavier.

Podcast Interview: Bruno Ravel (Danger Danger, The Defiants)

Podcast Interview: Tracy G

The boys recently caught up with Ex-Dio guitarist Tracy G, to discuss his latest release Tarantula Ditch.  Tracy discusses his new all instrumental album and how he wrote for each guitarist that guested on the project.  He also touches on his time in Dio and how he pushed the great one, to go darker and heavier on the two records that they did together.  Tune in to hear these things and much more.

And hey if you dig Tracy G'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: The Tracy G Group - Agony, Tracy G - Ever Lasting Rainbow, The Baron Lives, Jimi's Shred House, Voyager, Dio - Pain

-Ragman is hoping to see the G-man hit the road in the near future.

Podcast Interview: Tracy G