Podcast Interview: Bob Nalbandian

The boys recently caught up with Hard Rock/Metal documentarian/Director Bob Nalbandian to discuss his latest film Band vs Brand. Bob is best known for his Inside Metal series, but has taken things to a new level with his latest endeavor Band vs Brand.  Bob talks about his history and the early LA scene, as well as the concept of the brand.  Get your tablets folks, you're about to get schooled. 

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

Featured Tracks: Armored Saint - Real Swagger, Max Havock - I'm the Show

-Ragman is hoping he and Genghis will make a cameo in Bob's next flick.

Podcast Interview - Bob Nalbandian

Podcast #252: Battle

Are you ready to rumble?  G & R return to the studio for a mammoth show...really.  Well Genghis and Ragman are as they start their battle of the bands list from each country.  The boys are starting putting together their sweet 16 list of their favorite band per country.  Each country will have a representative metal band, and they will compete with their best most complete album.  Who will represent the U.S., who will represent the U.K.?  You'll have to tune it to find out.  Next the boys rounded up Dany "Mad" from Ginger Red.  Dany discusses their latest release Donuts and Coffee as well as how the band came together.

DVD of the Show: Steven Wilson - Live at Royal Albert Hall

Beer of the Show: Ingenious Brewing Company - Peach Cobbler Double FroYo  Beer Rating: 4

2nd Beer of the Show: Tin Roof - Manchado  Beer Rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks: Born of Osiris - Accursed, Porcupine Tree - Kneel and Disconnect, Steve Wilson - Permanating, Evergrey - All I Have, Judas Priest - Spectre, Iron Maiden - Red and the Black, Phoenix Down - Reckless, Ginger Red - Come Close, Song of Love, Donuts and Coffee, Loving My Chains, The Edge of Time

Ragman's Classic of the Show: Cold Sweat - Cryin' Shame

Genghis' Classic of the Show: Motley Crue - Live Wire

Ragman's Pick of the Show: Light the Torch - Die Alone

Genghis' Pick of the Show: Kane Roberts - Beginning of the End

-Ragman is already making his picks for the next round.

Podcast #252: Battle

Podcast Interview: Elijah Witt (Cane Hill)

The boys recently caught up with Cane Hill vocalist Elijah Witt to discuss Cane Hill's recent EP release Kill the Sun. Elijah also discusses the obstacles the band was able to overcome to record the new EP, as well as the last release Too Far Gone.  He also talks about the band's tour with Sevendust and Tremonti.

And hey if you dig the Cane Hill'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: Cane Hill - It Follows, Acid Rain, Lord of Flies, 86d No Escort, Save Me Erased

-Ragman is still trying to get caught up.

Podcast Interview - Elijah Witt (Cane Hill)

Podcast Interview: Keith Douglas (Tora Tora)

The boys recently caught up with Tora Tora guitarist Keith Douglas to discuss Tora Tora's recent release Bastards of Beale. Keith also discusses what it was like to get back into the studio and do a full record, as well as what it was like to film a new video.  He also talks about the writing process within Tora Tora and what they hope to do this year live.

And hey if you dig the Tora Tora'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: Tora Tora - Walkin' Shoes, Son of a Prodgical Son, Everbrite, Silence the Sirens, Phantom Rider

-Ragman is trying to get caught up.

Podcast Interview - Keith Douglass (Tora Tora)

Podcast #251: Buff (Pt. 2)

Ronnie Atkins (Nordic Union) joins the lads for a chinwag about all things metal (and Nordic).One of the show's favorite local craft breweries is the fantastic Buffalo Bayou Brewery - who just broke ground on their new brewery space. G&R are totally looking forward to it, but until then they decided to do a tour and taste some great one of a kind beers while they talk metal as per usual, ya savvy? In fact, they talked so damn much you're getting the second of a two-parter. So kick back and imagine you're drinking suds with the guys as they try to avoid getting eaten by dogs. Hey, it could happen. Horns up!

Next, Rags talks to Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atkins about his latest Nordic Union project and their new album, Second Coming, as well as what it's like to record outside of Pretty Maids. If you like what you hear, please show the band some love by heading over to their page at Frontiers Music.

Show Note: Obviously these mamalukes didn't drink just one Beer of the Show, so they went with a brewery flight of three different beers:

1st Beer of Show: Red Velvet Stout; Beer Rating:  3.5

2nd Beer of the Show: Morning Wood; Beer Rating: 4

3rd Beer of the Show: Mexican Hot Chocolate; Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Inglorious - Liar; Red Dragon Cartel - Speedbag; Dream Theater - Home; Iron Maiden - Where Eagles Dare; Roxanne - Go Fuck Yourself; Krokus - Midnight Maniac; Pretty Maids - Hell on High Heels; Nordic Union - My Fear & My Faith, Because of Us, and Walk Me Through The Fire

Ragman's Classic of the Show: Krokus - Screamin In the Night

Genghis' Classic of the Show: Y & T - Don't Stop Runnin'

Ragman's  Pick of the Show: Devil's Hand - Justified

Genghis' Pick of the Show: Johnny Gioeli - Mind Melt

- Ragman is craving a Buff beer...

Podcast #251: Buff (Pt. 2)