The boys get called out at home while trying to score, choose Born to Run as a template for Bat Out of Hell, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Meat Loaf’s 1976 classic, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.” News items and digressions include Prince’s premeditated playing, overplayed 70s bands, and thinking about meatloaf, obsessing over meatloaf, and eating meatloaf. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys debate the importance of making records with new members, embrace wide-eyed individualism with breakthrough commercialism, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Rush’s 1981 classic, “Tom Sawyer.” News items and digressions include bands continuing on after death and dynamic ticket pricing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys incur unpaid debt from Richard Pryor, manufacture pop stardom with credible friends, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Eddie Murphy’s 1985 career crossover hit, “Party All the Time.” News items and digressions include the Oasis reunion, 80s playground bullying, and heavy metal nerdiness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys (minus one) welcome wise music swami and prolific author extraordinaire, Martin Popoff into the lab to discuss his latest Iron Maiden Album by Album hardcover book. News items and digressions include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame elitism, the pros and cons of heavy metal branding, and a Johnny Rotten-less Sex Pistols reunion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

With scalpel in hand, our fearless host attempts to re-engage in rock n’ roll reanimation, reassess three underwhelming Danzig albums — “Circle of Snakes”, “Deth Red Sabaoth”, and “Black Laden Crown” — and reconfigure the remaining pieces into one cohesive kick-ass slab of post-Rubin Danzig. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys get weepy when young locals play thrash, wear black hoods while adopting evil aliases, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Midnight’s 2022 slice of black metal sleaze, “Szex Witchery.” News items and digressions include Cleveland’s local metal scene, illegible death metal logos, and unintentional laughter in the face of onstage evil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys practice satanism for publicity, abandon melody for lyrical redundancy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Billy Joel’s 1989 historical harangue, “We Didn't Start the Fire.” News items and digressions include Gojira’s satanic Olympic opening, top five heavy metal moments, and cyclical generational archetypes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys break format with a co-host on break, beat-off with a basketball-style bracket, and produce the most professorial percussive podcast in rock ‘n roll history. Featuring Mike Portnoy, Nicko McBrain, Danny Carey, Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, & Dave Grohl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys use an auctioneer to telegraph their intentions, sing at the edge of their ability about coin operated machinery, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Foreigner’s 1981 classic rock mainstay, “Juke Box Hero.” News items and digressions include EVH posthumous tribute plausibility, dream band legitimacy, and the fine line between character and caricature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys play rock ‘n roll trivia, put co-host credibility on the line, and risk being exposed as podcast frauds or celebrated as professorial pros. Digressions include ham cubes, appropriated double bass, and late-night radio vibes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys trash hotel rooms at Swingos, play low-fi frequently licensed garage rock in the basements of Akron, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Black Keys’ 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball anthem, “Gold on the Ceiling.” News items and digressions include Cleveland Municipal Stadium backstage memories, the optics of selling out, and threading the needle of appropriation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys reenlist in the Kiss Army for a night of outdoor rock ‘n roll, spandex, collapsible chairs, and reverent showmanship with veteran tribute pros, Mr. Speed. In addition, our intrepid Kiss fanboys revisit the mid-90s post-grunge tribute album, “Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys lament the loss of Ace Frehley YouTube shopping shorts, wax nostalgic about summertime oral inversions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Bryan Adams' 1985 pop rock hit, “Summer of '69.” News items and digressions include Ace Frehley’s relationship woes, Metallica set list talent tests, ham-fisted double entendres, and the generational proclivity toward romanticizing the past. --- Support this podcast:...

The boys dunk hot dogs in tears for competitive advantage, dominate MTV with haunting feminism, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of 'Til Tuesday’s 1985 new wave hit, “Voices Carry.” News items and digressions include Joey Chestnut, hot dogs, the birth of heavy metal, time travel, and Roger Daltrey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys are annoyed by redundant rock riffage, inappropriately laugh at long-player puns, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Aerosmith’s 1975 double entendre ditty, “Big Ten Inch Record.” News items and digressions include bat biting, ear fatigue, Sunday papers, and Babymetal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys interview radio royalty, media historian, and early Rush champion, Dr. Donna Halper about her experience as a key contributor to the glory days of Cleveland’s pioneering rock radio giant, WMMS. In addition, the boys continue their quest to determine if Cleveland killed rock ‘n roll by using the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of the Michael Stanley Band’s 1980 heartland rock hit, “He Can’t Love You.” --- Send in a voice message:...

The boys are impressed by non-boomer blues, strike a perfunctory pose as half-hearted martyrs, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Soundgarden’s 1991 genre defining classic, “Jesus Christ Pose.” News items and digressions include Slash’s Orgy of the Damned and social media clickbait. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast:...

The boys pick sides in the battle of acronym bands, feel stupid about being men, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Garbage’s 1996 electro-rock hit, “Stupid Girl.” News items and digressions include RATM vs SOAD, man vs bears, Patty Smyth in Van Halen, and all-time awful metal albums. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast:...

The boys sound like a bad Rush tribute band, extol the resilience of heavy metal, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Tenacious D’s 2006 metal anthem, “The Metal.” News items and digressions include rock fashion, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee jamming, and all-time great metal albums. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys get coached up by The Demon, become grunge rock royalty in the bathroom with a sharpie, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Hole’s 1994 alt rock hit, “Doll Parts.” News items and digressions include Gene Simmons, American Idol, Meshuggah, and Bruce Dickinson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys avoid the clinic at the World Series of Rock, establish punk rock cred with offensive oratory, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Dead Boys’ 1978 autobiographical punk rock lament, “Ain’t It Fun.” News items and digressions include Cleveland concert history, zits, and exceptionally foul language. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast:...

The boys pay respects to Dickey Betts, eternally covet thy best friend’s girlfriend, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Rick Springfield’s 1981 power pop hit, “Jessie’s Girl.” News items and digressions include Dickey Betts, Great White, soap operas, and meaningful art. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

The boys cash in on nostalgia way past their sell-by date, celebrate the end of the world with word salad, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of R.E.M.’s 1987 college rock classic, “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine).” News items and digressions include KISS, Twisted Sister, zits, and Clear Channel memorandums. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast:...

The boys turn their amps to eleven, casually write genre defining tunes on the tour bus, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Deep Purple’s 1972 neo-classical classic, “Highway Star.” News items and digressions include the Spinal Tap sequel, Dream Theater excitement, and Jon Lord’s organ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/message Support this podcast:...