Ages Of Rock Podcast

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  Episode 404 - Kiss Destroys Anaheim 76, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, and More 07.09.2026 1h 3min

  This episode was recorded and released on Labor Day. Dennis mentioned he was scheduled for foot surgery due to a wine bottle accident. We discussed recent album purchases, with Allen sharing his new KISS Destroys Anaheim CD and Dennis showing his KISS Destroys Anaheim and Tesla vinyl purchases. We talked about recent concert experiences, including Allen's upcoming AC/DC show in St. Louis and Allen and Bill's recent Garth Brooks concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Dennis shared details about his recent Foo Fighters show in Nashville during extreme heat, while Bill mentioned upcoming country shows in Louisville and Indianapolis.
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  Episode 403 - flow state, a rush reunion of sorts, and when should a band call it a day 30.07.2026 1h 1min

  In this episode we discussed Keith Urban's cover album "flow state" released in June 2026. Dennis shared his recent vinyl purchases including Iron Maiden's "Peace of Mind" and Weezer's cover album, while Bill mentioned acquiring a KISS Record Store Day book. The conversation then shifted to Anika Nilles, who is currently drumming on Rush's reunion tour. Finally, the discussion moved to when bands should retire, with examples including Bon Jovi's recent health issues and the debate over whether legacy bands like Foreigner and the Marshall Tucker Band should continue touring with changing lineups and few to no original members.
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  Episode 402 - The Wedding Episode 01.06.2026 29min

  On May 30, 2026, we got the privilege of seeing Bryan Harris, one of our biggest fans, get married. Not only did we get to bear witness, Allen got ordained to be the officiant at Bryan's request. Among those in attendance was another of our biggest fans, David Cathey. What better way to celebrate the occasion than to have both of them join us after the ceremony to shoot the shit and bust each other's chops. We congratulate Bryan and Jennifer and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.
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  Episode 401 - Vinnie Vincent, Sebastian Bach, and More 05.05.2026 48min

  In this episode we discuss various music-related topics including Vinnie Vincent's $2 million album offer, the Twisted Sister situation with Sebastian Bach replacing Dee Snider, and the trend of bands touring without original members. The conversation also covered concert experiences, including a recent Nashville tribute show featuring Ace Frehley's touring band. We discussed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's recent inductees and shared opinions about Rolling Stone magazine's "50 Best Bands of All Time" list. Near the end of the episode Bill shared a story about receiving a KISS European tour poster from Tim Rozner's brother following Tim's passing.
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  Episode 400 - Pump5 Returns 21.04.2026 41min

  Steven, Andre, and Andrew from the band Pump5 (aka Puff5) return to the show (recorded on 4/20) to talk about their current "Gas Money Tour" with Texas Hippie Coalition (THC). There's also some discussion about their upcoming music and the usual "going off the rails" nonsense we're known for.
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  Episode 399 - Peter Criss, The Handsome Devils, and More 22.01.2026 51min

  In this episode we talked about the new Peter Criss album that Allen got on iTunes, while Dennis bought the black vinyl and Bill bought the vinyl in white. We also talked about the unmasked tribute band, The Handsome Devils, who played "deep KISS cuts" at the recent “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas” event (Nov 14-16, 2025) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. We also couldn't let the episode end without cracking on the upcoming never-to-be-released Vinnie Vincent recordings.
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  Episode 398 - Mr. Speed's Rich Kosak 11.12.2025 45min

  In this episode, Rich Kosak from the KISS tribute band Mr. Speed returns to the show to talk about his experiences at the recent "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas" event (Nov 14-16, 2025) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He talks about the negotiations related to performing at the event, the event related challenges his band faced during the weekend, how they kept the performances fresh for multiple shows, and future plans for Mr. Speed. We began the conversation with a quick discussion about Kennedy Center Honors Award.
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  Episode 397 - Our Top Ten Ace Frehley Songs 06.11.2025 1h 14min

  In this month's episode, we talk about the passing of original KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley. We also take the opportunity to discuss our top ten Ace songs, inspired by the Rolling Stone article 10 Essential Ace Frehley Songs. In typical Ages of Rock fashion, we each put our own spin on our lists. We also discussing the evolution of Ace's playing style across different albums. Before we began our lists, Bill shared his recent Halloween experience where he displayed a Gene Simmons blow-up figure and purchased a limited edition reissue of the Dressed to Kill album, which came with a large poster and was shipped in a thick foam box. We discussed the quality of record packaging, with Dennis mentioning a rare Asia album that was also well-packaged. We discussed concert tickets, with Dennis sharing his recent purchase of Foo Fighters tickets for an upcoming show in Nashville. Allen recounted his cover band's Halloween performance at Bokeh Lounge and showed a photo of his costume.
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  Episode 396 - What's Your Best Could Be Someone Else's Worst 09.10.2025 1h 10min

  "Hey, I heard you missed us. WE'RE BACK!" Starting with this episode, we plan to resume producing one podcast episode per month instead of dropping random episodes like we've been doing. 2025 has been the craziest year. Anyway, Bill came up with the idea for this episode. We each picked two albums for everyone to listen to and give their thought on. In typical Ages of Rock fashion, we laugh, poke fun at each other, and give our not so humble opinions on each other's picks. We also take a few minutes to talk about recent happenings in the worlds of Ace Frehley, Rush, Vinnie Vincent, and more.
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  Episode 395 - Concert Reviews and More 19.08.2025 1h 4min

  In this episode, we catch up on recent events including Allen's finds while cleaning out his mother-in-law's house, Dennis' new guitar, and their various music equipment acquisitions. They share detailed accounts of recent and upcoming concerts they've attended or plan to attend, including performances by Men at Work, Christopher Cross, Toto, Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick, and Queensrÿche, with special mention of Bill's experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. We conclude the episode by discussing KISS's upcoming Kennedy Center Honor induction and analyzing interesting statistics about KISS band members' touring history.
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  Episode 394 - RIP Ozzy Osbourne / Back To The Beginning Review 23.07.2025 59min

  In this episode we discussed the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and the "Back to the Beginning" charity concert, which raised approximately $180-190 million for three charities. We ran thru the list of bands and artists who participated in the show and our thoughts of their performances.Our condolences go out to Ozzy's family and friends.
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Christopher Williams 15.06.2025 11min

  In the final interview of the 2025 ROCKNPOD series, Allen talks with Christopher Williams, drummer for the bands Accept and Elegant Weapons. They start out discussing their past experiences at ROCKNPOD events, recalling noisy moments and humorous incidents. Christopher shares updates about his wife Ainsley, a solo artist who recently released a new single "The Beast is Coming." Christopher talks about his skills in woodworking and welding, including building custom furniture, cabinetry, and drumstick displays and mentions creating custom drum racks and launching a new company called Kick Logos, which offers custom graphics and logos for drummers. They also discuss a scent called "Rock and Roll On" created by Christopher and Ainsley, aimed at rock fans who want to smell good.
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Bob Chiapardi 14.06.2025 12min

  Bob Chiapardi discusses his role in marketing within the rock and metal music industry through his company, Concrete Marketing, which is known for promoting major bands like Metallica and Armored Saint, and has expanded into publicity, radio, and publishing with Foundations Magazine. Bob shares anecdotes about managing safety at events, including a story about Yngwie Malmsteen causing a fire alarm with pyro effects. Recently, Bob has shifted focus from marketing to producing music documentaries, including a three-part series on Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and producer associated with Stax Records and many classic hits.
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  Episode 393 - Charlie Sub and Rich Brotman Talk About The Coventry 29.05.2025 38min
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Lost Circus 22.05.2025 7min

  Bill kicks off the morning of ROCKNPOD 2025 talking to members of Lost Circus. They recently debuted their new single UNINVITED, which is an Alanis Morissette cover. The video for this single was directed by Calico Cooper.
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Brion Gamboa 08.05.2025 15min
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Don Higgins 06.05.2025 8min

  Don Higgins and his twin brother Ron are music enthusiasts and authors of "The Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia," a trivia book focused on hard rock and metal music. The book combines multiple-choice trivia questions with stories about their experiences and encounters in the music world, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with the genre.
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Tyler Warren 02.05.2025 14min
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  Episode 392 - Our Top 5 Albums from 1975 01.05.2025 48min

  We discussed our experiences at the latest Rocknpod, new additions to Dennis' guitar collection, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2025, and our top 5 favorite albums from 1975. We also reminisced about our attendance at the first Rocknpod back in 2017 and Bill showcased a unique piece of KISS artwork made from vinyl records.
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  2025 ROCKNPOD - Brian Slagel 29.04.2025 9min

  Bill talks with Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel. The conversation starts with Brian stating that he still loves working in the music industry, emphasizing passion over it feeling like a job. He says that the music itself hasn't changed much, but mentions how the business has evolved from vinyl to cassettes, CDs, and now streaming. Brian has started a podcast discussing heavy metal history and current trends, featuring notable guests from the metal community. Metal Blade Records continues to thrive with bands playing major venues and maintaining the genre's vitality.