PODCAST #257: Obsolete

It is weird how audio formats go the way of the Do Do bird and then resurface 10 years or so later.  It happened with vinyl and now cassettes are making an interesting comeback.  Is it a nostalgia thing or a way to get improved audio quality.  The sad thing is that one of the best audio qualities (CD's) are now looking to become obsolete.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss this topic as well as the pro's and cons of streaming music.  Next the boys welcome back Spread Eagle/UFO bassist Rob De Luca to discuss Spread Eagle's first new record in 26 years, Subway to the Stars.  Rob discusses the addition of guitarist Ziv Shalev and how difficult it was to replace original guitarist Paul Dibartolo.  He also discusses the bands future plans as well as the final UFO tour.

DVD of the Show: Loudness - Rise to Glory (Live in Tokyo)

Beer of the Show: Goose Island - Bourbon County Stout (Midnight Orange)  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Gygax - Mirror Image, Loudness - Until I See the Light, Parkway Drive - The Void, Loudness - Heavy Chains, Aerosmith - Big Ten Inch Record, Iron Maiden - The Loneliness of a Long Distance Runner, Dream Theater - Perfect Strangers, Spread Eagle - Switchblade Serenade, Cut Through, Little Serpentina, Revolution Maker

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Black Sabbath - After All (The Dead)

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Triumph - Magic Power

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Sammy Hagar and the Circle - Can't Hang

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Leverage - Afterworld's Disciple

-Ragman can't wait too see Spread Eagle rip it up live.

Podcast #: 257 - Obsolete

Podcast Interview: London May (Brutal Realty Inc. / Samhain)

The boys recently caught up with actor/musician London May to discuss his short film Brutal Realty Inc.  London gives on the skinny on his new killer short film about a demon black metal drummer gone suburban real estate agent.  London also talks about the time and money it takes to make a film short and how a splatter scene destroyed his apartment.  He also discusses his time in Samhain as well as some other music projects he's involved in.  Make sure to check out the trailer for Brutal Realty Inc. here:  http://www.brutalrealtyfilm.com

And hey if you dig London May's music and movies 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:  Behemoth - Bartzabel, Slayer - Repentless

-Ragman is thinking he and Genghis should be in the sequel of Brutal Realty, Inc.

Podcast Interview: London May (Brutal Realty Inc. / Samhain)

Podcast #256: Gimmick

Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss some recent shows they've attended.  From DT to ZZ Top, the boys have been pretty active.  Next they tackle the topic of gimmicks and discuss what bands have to do to try to pack a venue.  Is it playing a classic record in it's entirety or re-uniting the original line up to generate a buzz? Editor's Note:  G & R want to know what band and album you (the listener) would want to hear to guarantee your attendance at a show. 

The boys also discuss what signifies a great live experience.  If you're still jamming hard to that band a few weeks after the performance, then that's a pretty good sign.  Tune in to find out all of these things and much more. 

Next the boys caught up with vocalist Ray West and Freddy Ordine from Weapons of Anew for a heart to heart.  Ray and Freddy discuss their current tour with Scott Stapp as well as what is in store for the next studio album.  They also give some insight behind some of the deeper tracks on the last record as well as talk about the adjustments they made to their styles, and how they give Weapons of Anew a fresh sound.

DVD of the Show:  TNT - Encore (Live in Milano)

Beer of the show:  Brash - Milk the Venom  Beer Rating: 4

Featured tracks:  The Brink - Take Me Away, Vicious Rumors - Down to the Temple, TNT - As Far As the Eye Can See, Dream Theater - Untethered Angel, Strange Deja Vu, Nelson - After the Rain, In Flames - Scorn, Weapons Of Anew - Killshot, Speed, Awake, Undone, Blood From Stone

Ragman's classic of the show:  Van Halen - Amsterdam

Genghis' classic of the show:  Greg Howe - Kick It All Over

Ragman's pick of the show:  Devil's Hand - Justified

Genghis' pick of the show:  Burning Rain - Midnight Train

-Ragman can't thank Michael and the WOA guys enough for their hospitality.  Rock on guys!

Podcast #:256 - Gimmick

Podcast Interview: Mike Protich and Pat Gerasia (Red Sun Rising)

Sometimes important things get missed, and when they're found, you let out an expletive or a roaring DOH!  That is the case with this interview, that should have been posted back in May.  Sorry boys.  Nonetheless, this is a killer interview I conducted with the band Red Sun Rising back in April.  The interview was conducted on the first leg of their Peel tour.

The boys recently caught up with Red Sun Rising vocalist Mike Protich and drummer Pat Gerasia to discuss their latest EP Peel as well as the current tour.  Mike and Pat also discuss the value of using YouTube as a marketing tool.  The guys also give the meaning behind their sound which they have termed thread.  Tune it to hear this and much more.

And hey if you dig Red Sun Rising'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:  Red Sun Rising - World's Away, Left For Dead, El Lazo, Stealing Life, Amnesia, My Muse

-Ragman had a blast hanging with one of his favorite new bands.

Podcast Interview: Mike Protich and Pat Gerasia (Red Sun Rising)

Podcast Interview: Duane Morano

The boys recently caught up with guitarist Duane Morano, to discuss his 80's hard rock tinged release Incognito.  Duane gives us insight on how his debut record came together, as well as how he assembled an all star cast of musicians to give him a hand.  Duane was able to hook up with Terry Illous (XYZ), Jeff Northrup, Danny Vaughn (Tyketto) as well as Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) to create a kick ass debut.  Even though Duane has has been on the scene for awhile, he is sort of a late bloomer, that never had the opportunity to get his music to the masses, until now.  Tune it to hear Duane's journey and much more.

And hey if you dig Duane Morano'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:  Duane Morano - Barely Breathing, After the Love, I Want Love, Manhattan, Don't Believe You

-Ragman is thinking about picking up the guitar again.  Duane proved it's never too late...

Pdcast Interview - Duane Morano