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  Radio Sucks Radio Show – August 2026 - Ep677 03.08.2026 1h 28min

  We’re back with another edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show, serving up ten tracks you probably won’t hear during your average afternoon of corporate radio repetition. Chris has five killer cuts from Lost Circus, Blacktop Mojo, Audrey Horne, John Diva and the Rockets of Love, and Speed Stroke. Aaron digs into the archives with selections from Rose Tattoo, Quiet Riot, Jackyl, Tom Keifer, and David Lee Roth. It’s another mix of brand-new music, overlooked album tracks, deep cuts, and songs deserving a bigger audience. Which picks hit the hardest? Which ones have been hiding in plain sight? You’ll have to listen and find out. We’ll also be at The Mountain Music Fest, happening August 21–23, 2026, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Come hang out with us for a full weekend of rock in the Smoky Mountains. Get tickets and festival information here We hope you enjoy the Radio Sucks Radio Show and SHARE it with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG Times: July Edition - Ep676 27.07.2026 2h 32min

  We’re back with another edition of DBG Times, covering the rockers we lost, milestone album anniversaries, and a packed slate of new releases. In Rockstar Deathdays, we remember Jim Morrison, Jeff LaBar, Gary Corbett, Dick Wagner, Wayne Charvel, Jennifer Finch, and the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. This month’s album anniversaries cover an enormous range of rock history. We look back at Heart’s Beautiful Broken, Billy Talent’s Afraid of Heights, the hard-rock detour of Chrome Division, and the long-awaited New York Dolls comeback album One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This. We also revisit Judas Priest’s controversial Ripper Owens era with Demolition, the internal turmoil surrounding the Black Crowes’ Three Snakes and One Charm, and Alice Cooper’s star-studded Hey Stoopid. Other anniversaries include the killer Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey soundtrack, David Lee Roth’s supergroup debut Eat ’Em and Smile, Motörhead’s Orgasmatron, Def Leppard’s breakthrough-building High ’n’ Dry, the Ramones’ conflicted Pleasant Dreams, Funkadelic’s dark and groundbreaking Maggot Brain, and the heavy Welsh debut from Budgie. We wrap things up with July’s new releases, including fresh music from Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones, Smoking Snakes, Tesla, Coven Japan, Zan/Cody, Five Finger Death Punch, and Sinner’s twenty-first and final studio album. It’s another trip through rock history, loaded with stories, arguments, memories, and plenty of albums worth revisiting. We hope you enjoy DBG Times for July and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire: Week of 07.10.26 10.07.2026 56min

  This week’s Geekwire is packed with rock news, controversy, tour trouble, and some genuinely cool developments. We discuss the cancellation of an Australian Ace Frehley tribute tour amid mounting issues surrounding Silverback Touring and promoter Danny Bazzi. We also cover stolen Accept gear, Megadeth’s last-minute Lisbon cancellation, and the fan reaction that followed. In KISS news, a classic 1976 Anaheim concert is finally getting an official live release. We also congratulate past guest and friend of the show Andrew Sgambati on being hired by KISS for video work. Elsewhere, the first official Black Sabbath book is on the way, Mötley Crüe bring some deep cuts back to the stage, and Nikki Sixx fires back at Shannon Larkin. Scott Ian and Gary Holt defend Yungblud, while Rudy Sarzo addresses the use of AI on a new song. We also cover big updates from Def Leppard, Ugly Kid Joe, and much more. It’s the week in rock and metal news—filtered through the Decibel Geek lens. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Beat the Geek - Ep674 30.06.2026 1h 36min

  Beat the Geek Returns: Three Challengers, Three Rounds, and a Whole Lotta Rock Trivia It’s time for another edition of Beat the Geek—the rock trivia game show that goes to 11! This time around, three serious music nerds step up to test their hard rock and heavy metal knowledge against the Decibel Geek crew. Professional bass player and music obsessive Donovan White joins the fight, alongside Alex Alt of the Sly Dog Music-Cast and LC from the Cobras & Fire Podcast. We’ve got three rounds of questions, questionable confidence, deep-cut knowledge, and plenty of chances for somebody to look like a genius—or suddenly forget everything they have ever known about rock and roll. Donovan and LC take on Chris, while Alex faces Aaron in a special Reverse Beat the Geek round. Chris handles the questions while Aaron takes the hot seat against Alex. The tables have turned, the pressure is on, and nobody is safe. And because this is Beat the Geek, every round includes a KISS Round. Those questions are worth double points, with points going either to the competitor or their opponent depending on whether the answer is right. In other words: one KISS question can make you a hero, ruin your whole afternoon, or both. Can Donovan’s bass-player brain carry him past Chris? Will LC bring the Cobras & Fire chaos to the scoreboard? Can Alex knock Aaron off his game in Reverse Beat the Geek? Hit play and find out. Listen now to Beat the Geek—the game show that goes to 11! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire Week of 06.22.26 - Ep673 22.06.2026 1h 6min

  Geekwire is back with another round of the latest, greatest, and weirdest in Rock news headlines. This week, we cover 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame honorees Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and Gene's sudden absence at the ceremonies. Also on the show: Ace Frehley’s 1975 Les Paul brings serious money at auction (but is it legit?), KISS lays out its 2026 programming for the land-locked Vegas Kruise, and Rush launches its Fifty Something tour with drummer Anika Nilles behind the kit. Elsewhere, Faith No More’s Bill Gould offers hope for a return to live activity, Vivian Campbell reconnects with Sweet Savage, and Stephen Pearcy reveals his extremely rock-and-roll vocal warmup routine. We also touch on Ozzy Osbourne’s possible A.I. avatar, the 40th anniversary of Heavy Metal Parking Lot, a new supernatural heavy metal/horror series, and the Download Festival Ferris wheel story that absolutely did not need to happen. We also share our excitement for the upcoming Mountain Music Fest taking place in Gatlinburg, TN in August. Hang with us there! We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG TIMES: Month of June - Ep672 11.06.2026 2h 37min

  This week on DBG Times, we’re remembering Stiv Bators, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, and Brett Tuggle. We’re also looking back at album anniversaries from Hellyeah, Saxon, Cheap Trick, Glenn Hughes, Betty Blowtorch, Blue Öyster Cult, Warrant, and many more. Plus, we’ll clue you in to new music from Midnight Rider, Jared James Nichols, Bad Stuff, Yes, Rachel Bolan, Lex Legion, Sublime, Bloodhunter, and Spread Eagle. Strap in and hang on tight; it's a mega-long new edition of DBG Times. Dig it! We hope you enjoy DBG Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet - Ep671 29.05.2026 1h 6min

  Before the fire, before the blood, before the bombs, the boots, the makeup, and the myth… there was a struggling New York band trying to find its way. This week, we go Before the Thunder with Lew Linet — the man who witnessed Wicked Lester evolve into KISS. He saw Gene Klein become Gene Simmons, Stanley Eisen become Paul Stanley, Peter Crisscuola become Peter Criss, and Paul Frehley become Ace. From the shelved Epic Records album to the early club grind at The Daisy, Lew was there before the world understood what was coming. This is the story of rejection, reinvention, and persistence — told by someone who saw the lightning strike before the thunder rolled. He later built a career in the automotive industry, carrying those early lessons in perseverance into the training work he still shares today. We hope you enjoy Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire Week of 05.22.26 - Ep670 22.05.2026 1h 8min

  This week on Geekwire, we’re covering possible Poison 2027 live plans, Mötley Crüe’s American Idol appearance, and John 5 responding to backing-track rumors. We’ll also discuss Geddy Lee’s comments on drummers reaching out after Neil Peart’s passing, Geoff Tate’s unreleased autobiography, Chris Holmes ruling out W.A.S.P., and the upcoming Paul Di’Anno documentary. Plus, thoughts on new music from Anthrax and The Rolling Stones, and we remember legendary producer Jack Douglas. All that and more on this edition of Geekwire. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Radio Sucks Radio Show May 2026 - Ep669 15.05.2026 1h 23min

  The Radio Sucks Radio Show returns with a new batch of songs selected by Chris and Aaron. Chris’ picks focus on 2026 releases, including recent tracks from Tygers of Pan Tang, Crobot, Crown Lands, Rachel Bolan with Danko Jones, and Mustasch Aaron’s picks include a mix of older cuts and 2026 releases, ranging from Motochrist’s 2000 album 666-Pack to Vain’s 1995 album Fade, along with newer songs from Bakko, Sour Ops, and Bloodstain. It's a bunch of ear candy in this one. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this episode and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  The Radio Sucks Radio Show returns with a new batch of songs selected by Chris and Aaron. Chris’ picks focus on 2026 releases, including recent tracks from Tygers of Pan Tang, Crobot, Crown Lands, Rachel Bolan with Danko Jones, and Mustasch Aaron’s picks include a mix of older cuts and 2026 releases, ranging from Motochrist’s 2000 album 666-Pack to Vain’s 1995 album Fade, along with newer songs from Bakko, Sour Ops, and Bloodstain. It's a bunch of ear candy in this one. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this episode and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG Times: April Edition - Ep668 04.05.2026 2h 55min

  Chris and Aaron are back with another edition of DBG Times, covering a fresh update on the Sebastian Bach / Monsters of Rock Cruise fallout, a look back at notable April rockstar deathdays, milestone album anniversaries, and a batch of new and upcoming rock and metal releases. Big stories, deep cuts, and plenty of side roads await… and much more! This episode opens with an update connected to Sebastian Bach’s recent meltdown, including added context straight from Stevie Rachelle. From there, the guys remember several names from rock history and rock-adjacent chaos, including Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Sam Kinison, Joey Ramone, and Peter Steele… and much more! The anniversary section revisits a wide range of albums hitting milestone birthdays in 2026, including releases from TOOL, Judas Priest, Temple of the Dog, Van Halen, Ramones, and The Rolling Stones. From classic metal to punk landmarks to Seattle history, there’s a lot to dig into… and much more! The new releases section checks in on fresh and upcoming music from artists like Corrosion of Conformity, Metal Church, Crimson Glory, Slipknot, Gus G, and Sepultura, offering a quick look at what’s happening now in the hard rock and heavy metal world… and much more! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire Week of 04.22.26 - Ep667 22.04.2026 1h 17min

  GeekWire 04.22.26 is packed with the usual mix of rock drama, reunion talk, tour news, and a few curveballs. This week we’re covering Ted Poley walking back his Sebastian Bach rant, new Slayer anniversary shows, Billy Corgan’s latest NWA move, KISS adding more live activity in Vegas, Alice Cooper hitting the road with a new guitarist, and more from the worlds of Poison, Iron Maiden, Accept, Motörhead, Blue Murder, and beyond. We also touch on one non-rock side story about the iPod making a comeback with listeners looking for a distraction-free music experience. Stories covered in this episode: Ted Poley takes the blame and says he regrets publicly going off on Sebastian Bach Slayer announces California and Minnesota shows celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood Kyle Thomas says arguing over Pantera’s connection to Exhorder is pointless Billy Corgan lands a major TV deal for the National Wrestling Alliance Joel Hoekstra joins Stephen Pearcy’s solo band for the 2026 tour David Reece says he’d love to take part in Accept’s 50th anniversary activity Phil Campbell’s sons will honor their late father at this year’s Hella Rock Festival Iron Maiden will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction due to touring commitments in Australia KISS will perform two unmasked shows as part of the 2026 KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas Alice Cooper launches his spring 2026 U.S. tour with new guitarist Anna Cara T3RMINAL says fans will be surprised by a sound that doesn’t resemble Tesla, W.A.S.P., or Saliva Steve Brown says he believes he can help Jon Bon Jovi get his voice into shape for a 2026 tour Bret Michaels says 2027 could be the right time for a Poison reunion Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Mafia shows celebrating 40 years of Look What The Cat Dragged In Carmine Appice wants to record a Blue Murder tribute project with guest musicians Ace Frehley bandmate Ryan Spencer Cook defends the decision to celebrate a late KISS legend’s legacy A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with your friends! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Satanic Panic - Ep666 17.04.2026 1h 5min

  This week we dive into one of rock’s most hysterical and revealing cultural flashpoints: the Satanic Panic. From Robert Johnson crossroads mythology and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins to Black Sabbath, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Slayer, and beyond, we trace how devil imagery, shock rock, media fearmongering, church protests, and moral crusades helped turn hard rock and metal into public enemy number one. We get into the Peters Brothers and the anti-rock movement, KISS concert protests, the PMRC hearing, the Filthy Fifteen, Richard Ramirez and AC/DC, the Judas Priest backmasking trial, Norwegian black metal church burnings, and the later scapegoating of Marilyn Manson after Columbine. We also follow the thread into more modern acts like Ghost, The Pretty Reckless, and Twin Temple, showing how Satanic imagery evolved from public scandal into branding, theater, provocation, and pop culture tradition. If you’ve ever wondered how rock music became the target of preachers, parents, politicians, and nightly news panic, this is the episode for you. What are your memories of Satanic Panic and what impact do you think it had? Let us know in the comments.  We hope you enjoy Episode 666 - Satanic Panic. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire - Week of 04.01.26 - Ep665 31.03.2026 58min

  This week on Geekwire, we dig into Vinnie Vincent’s latest bout of absurdity as he puts a $2 million price tag on his new album, while Ace Frehley’s legendary 1975 Les Paul heads to auction with a hefty expected sale price. We also cover a surprise Guns N’ Roses-related reunion performance at Rock For Jennifer and Charlie Benante’s thoughts on both a possible live album from Pantera and the direction of the upcoming Anthrax release. We also get into Blaze Bayley being added to the list of Iron Maiden members nominated for the Rock Hall, Bobby Blotzer calling for one last tour from Ratt’s classic lineup, and the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons releasing a new Stanley Simmons video while Paul pushes back on the nepotism talk. On top of that, Melissa Reese will miss the upcoming Guns N’ Roses tour, William Shatner teams with Rob Halford for a reworked Judas Priest classic, Rikki Rockett’s long-awaited memoir finally gets a release window, Ginger of The Wildhearts reveals a serious cancer diagnosis, and Geoff Tate offers praise for Queensrÿche replacement Todd La Torre. It's another view into the latest, greatest, and stupidest news happening in the rock world today. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG TIMES - Ep664 23.03.2026 2h 15min

  We're back to discuss the past, present, and future of rock with another issue of DBG Times! Rockstar Deathdays include Andrew Wood, Chuck Berry, AJ Pero, Dave Brockie, Taylor Hawkins, Randy Castillo, and Randy Rhoads. Album anniversaries this week include 5 years of Now & Then from Paul Stanley’s Soul Station, 20 years of Rob Zombie’s Educated Horses, 25 years of Just Push Play by Aerosmith, Every Six Seconds by Saliva, and Time Bomb by Buckcherry. Turning 30 is KISS Unplugged. Turning 40 are Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Van Halen’s 5150, Great White’s Shot in the Dark, and Ted Nugent’s Little Miss Dangerous. At 50 years, Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny, Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak, and KISS Destroyer all hit major milestones. Turning 55 are Black Oak Arkansas’ debut, Jethro Tull’s Aqualung, and Humble Pie’s Rock On. New music covered this week includes releases from Black Stone Cherry, Gotthard, The Black Crowes, Exodus, Axel Rudi Pell, Tyketto, Black Label Society, Flea, Suzi Quatro, Lou Gramm, and Devil Electric. All that covered with a lot of laughs, thoughts, and opinions for good measure. We hope you enjoy DBG Times - Ep664 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire Week of 03.10.26 10.03.2026 46min

  We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're digging into this time: Sebastian Bach joins Twisted Sister with Dee Snider's full blessing, and the band also added Joey Cassata on drums for the upcoming shows. Jon Bon Jovi is still showing vocal struggles in public performance, this time during a Tony Robbins appearance. Zakk Wylde revealed the song that first made him want to pick up the guitar and explained his motivation for opening for Black Label Society. Reactivated Sister Sin has released “Drive,” only its second new single in 12 years. Metallica has added six more “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency shows in Las Vegas. Mortgage brokers are standing by. A massive Ozzy Osbourne statue will be unveiled at Hellfest, while Sharon says Ozzfest will return in 2027. Members of Ace Frehley’s solo band have announced an Australian tour celebrating a late KISS legend. Geddy Lee says Anika Nilles didn’t click immediately, but by day five she had nailed it. But, is it for the glory or the cash? Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony say they have not been asked to take part in Alex Van Halen’s project with Steve Lukather. Additionally, what the heck IS this project exactly? All that and more on this edition of Geekwire! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi Part 1 (Ep662) 02.03.2026 1h 48min

  We're back to take stock of one of the biggest bands to explode out of the 1980's as we decide The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi!  In this episode, we kick off Part 1 covering every studio album from the self-titled 1984 debut through 2002’s Bounce. The goal was simple: each of us picked one favorite and one least favorite track from every album — no live albums, no compilations — and let the arguments fall where they may. We start with Bon Jovi and 7800° Fahrenheit. These 2 first albums straddled the line between AOR vibes, solid riffs, keyboard overkill, and rushed timelines for recording. The discussion revolves around early identity, flashes of future greatness, and whether these records are overlooked gems or simply necessary growing pains. Then it’s into the arena-stratosphere era with Slippery When Wet and New Jersey, where a string of hits vaulted the band into stadiums and MTV dominance. We examine whether the massive singles define the albums or overshadow deeper cuts. The early ’90s shift begins with Keep the Faith, marking a reinvention in the grunge era, and continues with the darker, more introspective These Days. These records sparked some of the most interesting debate: growth vs accessibility, musicianship vs hooks, and whether deeper cuts like “Dry County” outshine the radio staples. We wrap Part 1 with the comeback of Crush and the post-9/11 tone of Bounce. We hope you enjoy The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi Part 1 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG Times for February - Ep661 23.02.2026 2h 36min

  We're back with the latest issue of the DBG Times! Here's what we're commemorating this time! ROCKSTAR DEATHDAYS We remember Sid Vicious, Tim Kelly, Big John Harte, Ty Longley, Mark Lanegan, and Bon Scott. 2026 ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES Ten years ago, Anthrax released For All Kings. Fifteen years ago, Orchid debuted with Capricorn. Thirty years ago brought Bruce Dickinson’s Skunkworks, Enuff Z’Nuff’s Peach Fuzz, and Deep Purple’s Purpendicular. Thirty-five years ago saw Queen’s Innuendo, Saigon Kick’s debut, and Great White’s Hooked. Forty years ago, Ozzy Osbourne released The Ultimate Sin and King Diamond launched his solo career with Fatal Portrait. Forty-five years ago included Judas Priest’s Point of Entry, Rush’s Moving Pictures, Riot’s Fire Down Under, and Iron Maiden’s Killers. Fifty and fifty-five years ago featured Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gimme Back My Bullets, along with Cactus and Uriah Heep releases. NEW MUSIC New albums this month arrive from Tailgunner, Wicked Smile, Lily Löwe, The Hellacopters, Black Swan, Temple Balls, Michael Monroe, Joel Hoekstra’s 13, and Rob Zombie. We cover all that and more with this edition of the DBG Times! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Geekwire - Week of 02.16.26 16.02.2026 55min

  This week on Geekwire, we dig into some big movement in the hard rock and metal world as Skid Row teams up with Sweetwater for a worldwide search for a brand-new singer — and yes, anyone with the pipes can throw their hat in the ring. We also hit comments from Slash, who explains how the Guns N' Roses recording process has always worked as a democracy behind the scenes, plus tour news as W.A.S.P. announces the “1984 to Headless” North American run with special guests KK's Priest. We discuss a tough update from the metal world as Twisted Sister cancels all 2026 reunion shows due to Dee Snider’s health challenges, and the reaction across the scene. Also in the mix: Manowar shares emotional words following news about Ross “The Boss,” Accept guitarist Philip Shouse unveils his debut EP, and Blaze Bayley explains why he’s stepping away from meet-and-greets at future shows. We check out a funny story from Chris Jericho involving Ozzy Osbourne, along with new music news from Donnie Vie signing to Steven Van Zandt’s label. KISS-related headlines dominate part of the show as Gene Simmons joins an all-star tribute to the Bon Scott era of AC/DC, the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons release the first Stanley Simmons video, and the classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” video crosses the one-billion-view mark on YouTube. Plus: Brett Carlisle’s run on American Idol, the bizarre Chattanooga KISS memorabilia theft story (by popular demand), and renewed discussion around the Kurt Cobain investigation as claims resurface while Seattle police stand by the original ruling. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Band Wars - Ep659 09.02.2026 1h 27min

  In this episode, you’ll hear hard rock, glam, and metal bands absolutely duke it out, both with rival bands and with themselves. We dig into legendary external feuds like Guns N' Roses vs Mötley Crüe, where Axl Rose publicly challenged Vince Neil to a fistfight, and Metallica vs Winger, highlighted by Lars Ulrich literally throwing darts at a Winger poster. We also cover industry power struggles like Skid Row vs Bon Jovi, where refusing to stay an opening act allegedly led to blacklisting and some very public trash talk. The chaos doesn’t stop there, as plenty of bands turned on themselves in spectacular fashion. We break down Van Halen imploding across multiple eras, Dokken recording parts separately out of sheer hatred, and Ratt splintering into multiple touring versions while suing each other over the band name. You’ll also hear about long-running grudges involving Megadeth, internal dysfunction in KISS, and famously toxic relationships in bands like Enuff Z'Nuff—all proving that sometimes the biggest threat to a band’s survival isn’t critics or trends, but the people standing next to them onstage. Of course, there's plenty of rock feuds we didn't get to in this episode and we're pretty sure YOU have an idea of what we could cover in future volumes. Let us know in the comments who's rivalry you'd like us to cover next. We hope you enjoy Band Wars and SHARE with a friend. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  DBG Times January Edition – Episode 658 28.01.2026 2h 38min

  This edition of the DBG Times covers a wide range of rock and metal history, along with notable Rockstar Deathdays honoring Phil Lynott, Neil Peart, Steve Clark, Eddie Clarke, Sylvain Sylvain, and John Sykes. Looking back 10 years to 2016, the show revisits releases from Black Sabbath and Megadeth, including Sabbath’s final studio-era material and Megadeth’s well-received return to a heavier, more classic sound. From 2001, we highlight Turn 21 by The Donnas, an album that helped solidify their identity and garner more recognition. Going back 30 years to 1996, the discussion includes albums from Accept and Mr. Big, reflecting a challenging era as traditional hard rock and metal faced shifting trends. At 35 years (1991), we touch on notable releases by David Lee Roth, Drivin' N Cryin', and Motörhead, showcasing the variety of sounds coming out of the early ’90s. Looking at 1986, we revisit Seventh Star by Black Sabbath and the long-delayed debut of White Lion, two releases with very different paths and outcomes. From 1981, the episode covers peak-era albums by 38 Special, April Wine, and Styx, all enjoying major commercial success during this period. Jumping back 50 years to 1976, we discuss releases from Bad Company and Grand Funk Railroad, each facing internal and external challenges at different points in their careers. Wrapping up the historical portion at 55 years (1971), we explore early albums from ZZ Top, Mountain, Lucifer's Friend, and Dust, capturing the formative years of heavy rock and metal. The episode also includes a rundown of new rock and metal releases, featuring recent albums from Alter Bridge, Bullet, Kreator, Gluecifer, Helix, and a final studio release tied to the farewell era of Megadeth. We hope you enjoy our look back through the month of January in this edition of the DBG Times and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcast family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices