Podcast #247: Dinner

It used to be that, dinner and a show meant, dinner and a movie, but now it means dinner at a live show.  Man, how things have changed over the years.  It seems like the Vegas mentality has taken over the concert scene and has became fairly popular.  Just like rock or metal cruises, promoters have found new ways to entice fans to go to a show, by making it an event.  There is a growing trend for matching a good meal with a killer live show.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss their thoughts on this growing phenomenon.  Also, the boys dissect the latest live Blu-Ray from Dokken.  Is it live or has it been touched up?  Join G & R to see what they're thinking.  If that weren't enough the boys brought in Dynazty vocalist Nils Molin for a chat.  Nils discusses the Dynazty's latest release Firesign, as well as their upcoming tour plans.

DVD of the Show: Dokken - Return to the East (2016)

Beer of the Show: Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. - Orange Mocha Frappuccino  Beer Rating:  3

Featured Tracks:  Be The Wolf - Action, Dokken - It's Not Love, Steven Wilson - Pariah, Dynazty - The Human Paradox, My Darkest Hour, Starfall, The Grey, Crack in the Shell

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Stryper - Two Bodies (One Mind One Soul)

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Rainbow - Kill the King

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Ethernity - The Prototype

Genghis' Pick of the Show: All That Remains - Fuck Love

-Ragman can't believe another year has passed.  Slow down - time!

Podcast#: 247 - Dinner

King Diamond - Songs for the Dead Live

It's hard to believe that King Diamond has been rocking us for over 40 years, and he hasn't lost anything.  I swear, the guy has been drinking from the fountain of youth, because he has lost nothing over the years vocally.  Yes, he has struggled with health issues, over the last several years, but he has come back stronger than ever.  After overcoming a heart attack and some major back issues, King has come back with a vengeance.  He hasn't put out any new music in awhile, but he has been actively performing.

A couple of years ago, King Diamond started performing his legendary album Abigail in it's entirety.  Luckily for us fans, he decided to record some of the shows.  On January 25th, 2019 Metal Blade Records will release a document of this tour, entitled Songs for the Dead Live.  The set includes a mix of King Diamond as well as Mercyful Fate tunes, before kicking into the Abigail album.  This show will be released on many platforms including Blu-ray, DVD, CD, vinyl as well as many special editions including much more.  This package is made up from two shows.  One show was recorded in Belgium at Graspop in 2016 and the other from Philadelphia at the Fillmore in 2015.

For the purpose of this review, I viewed the Blu-ray.  The beauty of this package is you get both shows, in their entirety.  Both shows are shot beautifully.  You really get a sense of being there, but with the best seat in the house.  The band sound great.  King has lost nothing vocally as mentioned previously.  I was amazed on how well the band sound.  The show was also enhanced with actors, acting out the Abigail album.  This is a must have for all King Diamond fans.  It is a well executed show by a metal veteran and his stellar band.

Bottom Line: King Diamond proving he is back and stronger than ever.  An amazing concert package.

-Ragman is still upset King cancelled the H-town date, on this tour.  Ok, he gets a pass, because he was sick.

Podcast Interview: Tracy G

Join the lads in their latest An Evening With... series as they welcome back guitarist Tracy G.  The boys recently caught up with, friend of the show, guitarist Tracy G, to discuss his band's latest release Land of Make Believe.  Tracy also discusses his thoughts on the Dio tribute bands as well as their relevance.  He also discusses his upcoming instrumental album as well as some of the guest guitarists that will be joining him. 

And hey if you dig the 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?  Make sur to check out his video for Haunted, because it rocks - https://vimeo.com/286709692.  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Tracy G Group - Bleed, Lil Diddy, Haunted, Escape, Goaded - As You Bleed

-Ragman wants to see the Tracy G Group live.

Podcast Interview - Tracy G

Podcast #246: Hair

The Hair Nation tour has come and gone, but how was it?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they look back at the night the tour blew through Houston.  The boys discuss their favorite moments from each band on the bill.  Next the boys caught up with, friends of the show, Chip Z'Nuff and Tony Fennel from Enuff Z'Nuff for a quick chat.  Chip discussed the success of the Hair Nation tour as well as when we can expect for the future.  Next the boys stumbled in to Marq Torien from BulletBoys.  Marq also discussed the Hair Nation tour as well as some of the deeper meanings behind some of their more recent music.  This is a star studded event, that shant be missed.  This one is mandatory folks!

Featured Tracks: Holter - I'll Die for You, Enuff Z' Nuff - Blue Island, Who's Got You Now, Fire & Ice, BulletBoys - Hard as a Rock, Symphony, Losing End Again.

-Ragman is wondering who will be on next year's bill.  If Sirius needs some suggestions, they know who to call, and it ain't Eddie.

Podcast #246: Hair

The Unnamable

Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer?  Then look no further, because I have the perfect gift idea for that horror movie lover in your family.  Recently MVD Visual and Unearthed Classics released The Unnamable on Blu-ray in HD.  The Unnamble was one of those cult classic films that got lost in the shuffle, but hopefully with this special edition release the movie will gain some new life.  The story is from H.P. Lovecraft and is sure to put a smile on the face of any true horror fan. 

The Unnamable is about a creature spawned some 300 years ago from Joshua Winthrop's wife, which ultimately killed him.  The house had been sealed up by magic until some nosey college kids decided to make it a place for some after hours fun.  Little do they know that they will be picked off one by one, by this unnamable creature. 

The restoration of this film looks great.  The movie was originally released in the late 80's, but with the restoration looks current.  The acting is fairly b-rated, but the special effects are top notch.  The creature looks a little campy, with its hooves, but other that that, it is pretty ferocious.  All in all a very enjoyable watch which will now get in the rotation every October.

Bottom Line:  A cult classic given new life.  The movie is fun and keep you on the edge of your seat. 

-Ragman is wondering how he missed this one the first time around.