This week we launch a new series as we celebrate those that have the gift of vocals AND chops as The Dual Threat! Excelling at an instrument is hard enough. But, to master an instrument and sing at the same time? That's another level of talent. This week we're celebrating some of our favorite singing bassists. Some that we've teased at in the episode art come to mind immediately but there's plenty more to celebrate. We hope this series will help listeners appreciate the legends, get turned...

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Marc Bolan, Jimi Hendrix, Lee Kerslake, and more. A number of great albums are celebrating anniversaries including COC's 'Deliverance,' Survivor's 'Vital...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in rock with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: - Erik Gronwall hits the road; but it's not with Skid Row - Buy Yngwie's guitar, receive the ultimate accessory - Arnel Pineda threatens to end his Journey - Jane says the tour is over - Slayer brings a fire down below - Iron Maiden hits the road to honor half a century - Bret Michaels answers the naysayers - Rikki Rockett calls on The Family It's a solid block...

We're back to fill your ears with some sonic greatness with another edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! There's an insane amount of great music that radio just won't touch. They can stick to their 50 song playlist; we've got you covered. Aaron's bringing great music from Velveteen Queen, Sierra Pilot, Vertilizer, Smoking Snakes, and Local H. Chris is delivering cool tracks from The Bleed, Ace Monroe, SteelCity, Dead Sara, and The Mary Tyler Whores. It's an awesome block of rock tunes and...

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Keith Moon, Johnny Ramone, Eddie Money, and more. We also pay tribute to our friends Rockin' Ron Runyon and Bill Chavis (HighVolMusic). A number of great...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest news of the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: - KISS' new daddy, Pophouse, sheds light on future plans - Chris Holmes punches; Blackie Lawless counters - Queen's Brian May discusses medical emergency - Motley Crue angers fans again - John 5 goes Switzerland - Bryan Adams releases audio Creature comforts - Slipknot's Sid Wilson shares health update - Primal Fear faces mass departure It's a solid block...

This week we return with our day-by-day recap of the recent Mountain Music Fest. This 3 day festival from the Monsters of Rock cruise organizers took place in Gatlinburg, TN. It had a great lineup of rock artists including Great White, Joan Jett, 38 Special, Tora Tora, Dangerous Toys, Tesla, and a ton more. Additionally, there was an awesome Punchlines and Backlines Comedy Show that was loaded with laughs. In addition to the awesome lineup, this event allowed us to reconnect with a bunch of...

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Elvis Presley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Frankie Banali, and more. A number of great albums are celebrating anniversaries including LA Guns 'Cocked and Loaded,'...

We're back to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of rock with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time: - Jack Russell leaves us - Anthrax explores uncharted territory - Sammy Hagar waits for a call - Pantera goes live in MN - James Hetfield is hungry and a little short - Lemmy goes on the road - Steven Pearcy embraces the hair - The Rolling Stones ride the spokes It's a solid block of current rock news and we're proud to bring it your way! We hope you enjoy...

We're back for an epic episode this week as Ralph Viera of Rock & Metal Combat Podcast joins us to discuss The Best and Worst of 70's Black Sabbath! With their debut release in 1970, Black Sabbath's self-titled debut would set the music world on it's ear and help birth multiple bands and genres. In the same year, they'd release the iconic 'Paranoid' album to much acclaim. Those landmark albums would be followed up by other highly recognized albums such as 'Master of Reality,' 'Volume 4,'...

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Pete Way, J-Sin Lutrell, Lizzie Grey, Dave Williams, and many more. A number of great albums are celebrating...

We're back to discuss all the wild, wonderful, and weird news stories in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time! - Joey Belladonna sets the rock media ablaze with current take - Aerosmith gets off the saddle - Wolfgang Van Halen not on David Lee Roth's X-mas card list - Zakk Wylde tells the truth about Dimebag - ACCEPT leaves the door open to old friends - A confusing crossover duet - 90's rock Hatfield vs McCoy - Def Leppard issues a threat - Gene Simmons Band...

We're back to give you a little KISS at the end of July with a special Ask Us Anything: KISS Edition! We put out the call last week for interesting KISS-related questions and suggestions and you, the listener, came through in spades! We discuss a ton of stuff in this hour-long discussion including makeup designs for replacement members, alternate KISStory scenarious, wigs, best tour openers, F. Marry. Kill scenarious (yes, we went there), KISS bootleg videos, how our fandom has changed over...

We launch a new feature this week that covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include our friends Gary Corbett, Jeff LaBar and Dick Wagner. Additionally, we remember Arthur "Killer" Kane, Dusty Hill, Joey Jordison...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news with the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're discussing this time: - Vinnie Vincent does the one thing he's consistent at - Mista Bone leaves the road - Osbourne vs Spears - Metallica fans continue to bet on Black - Mike Tramp couch surfs to the oldies - Kerry King feels owed by the Beasties - Lorraine Lewis stunned by Vixen exit - Stephen Pearcy to invade your privacy live - Chris Jericho the greatest...

We're back to shove a bunch of awesome music straight through your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio show! This week, you'll get 10 great slabs of audio goodness that radio is too stupid to touch. Aaron's bringing great tracks from The Rumours, Honeymoon Suite, Powerman 5000, Corey Taylor, and X-Cops. Chris is serving up tunes from Massive Wagons, Yellow Dog Conspiracy, Florence Black, Blacktop Mojo, and Stryper. It's a great mix of tuns, talk, laughs, and other assorted shenanigans. We hope...

We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: - MTV news vanishes much like the music before it - Vinnie Vincent announces another great upcoming announcement - Steve Vai wants to be in your face - Body Count promises a stunning walk on - Jimi's lady to be honored on celluloid - Nikki Sixx has an epiphany 3 months too late - Poison promises 'warts and all' live experience - Ozzy and Lemmy about to...

This week we’re back for a close look at the second half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from July-December of 1983. News stories covered include The Rolling Stones hitting pay dirt, a near-catastrophic Russian attack thwarted, a funeral for thousands of Atari games, and more. News in the rock world included the loss of Dennis Wilson, KISS' long-awaited unmasking, final shows by Humble Pie and...

This week we're taking a close look at the first half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from January-June of 1983. News stories covered include a volcano eruption, the emergence of HIV/AIDS, and Sally Ride's trip into space. News in the rock world included the loss of Karen Carpenter, Michael Jackson's run at the top of the charts, Quiet Riot putting the Sunset Strip scene on the map, and much...

We're back to discuss all the weird, wonderful, and ridiculous in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're gabbing about this time: Dave 'Snake' Sabo of Skid Row is not a fan of redundancy Sebastian Bach is a fan of hypotheticals Skid Row fans are fans of Lzzy Hale Tony Iommi thinks he can produce a miracle K.K. Downing likes big bucks Jon Bon Jovi searches for his voice Tommy Thayer thinks Las Vegas could get KISSed Matt Sorum embraces reality A Vixen leaves the pack All...

We're back this time to present 3 rounds of the greatest music game show of them all with Beat the Geek Week! In this edition, the Geek (Chris) will take on challenges from Joseph Kay (Play That Rock n Roll Podcast) and returning guest and friend of the show Andy Connors. Both of these guys bring a ton of music knowledge. Are they up for the challenge? Will they mop the floor with Chris when it comes to nerdy rock trivia? You'll have to listen to find out! Additionally, you'll get a Reverse...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news from world of rock with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this week: Motley Crue drops a new song and Vince Neil falls off a stage The Bulletboys want to do business with you Lemmy returns home Kerry King is not a promotions guy Gene Simmons gets the Led out Matt Cameron received a unique KISS collectible Sebastian Bach's missed connection with David Lee Roth Additional stories covering Biohazard, P.O.D., and Judas...

We're back this week to examine an era for a classic band that resulted in huge sales but possible long-term damage as we consider The Best & Worst of Aerosmith 1993-2012. Coming off the heels of back-to-back successes 'Permanent Vacation' and 'Pump,' Aerosmith was riding high. Those two albums opted to inject a more commercial flavor to their sound and the results spoke for themselves. Heading into the 90's, the band leaned further in that direction going forward with sometimes mixed...

We're back to discuss the good, bad, ugly, and weird in the world of rock n' roll with a brand new edition of Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time: - Firehouse mourns the loss of singer C.J. Snare - Nikki Sixx gets sarcastic; people are dumb - Rudolf Schenker might be as crazy as his brother - Bruce Dickinson does shift work - Sammy Hagar blows out his flip flop - Category 7; a new metal band with familiar faces - Jon Bon Jovi won't fake it - Vinnie Vincent makes another...

We're back to drill a bunch of awesome music into your ears with the latest edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! You won't hear the same tired hits that radio focuses on. Instead, you're getting a bunch of great songs from artists newer and older. Here's a look at what we're spinning this time: Chris has new tunes from Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts, The End Machine, and The Fifth. Additionally, you'll hear an incredible modern take on a Jefferson Starship classic by Dino Jelusick, Mike...