Pantheon - Podcasts for Music Lovers

This week Tom & Zeus review the 2010 Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour which was in support of their 19th studio album, "Sonic Boom." This is SIOL's 13th KISS tour reviewed. Sonic Boom was released on October 6, 2009 and the tour began on May 1, 2010 in Sheffield, England in and ended at the Graspop Metal Meeting Festival in Belgium on June 27, 2010. This tour was with the final KISS lineup of Gene Simm...

Discover the songs that are gaining momentum in strip clubs across the country but haven't cracked the PANDA Top 20 just yet. Each month, the Bubbling Under chart highlights the tracks that are building buzz with working club DJs and could be tomorrow's biggest hits. Listen in as Danny Meyers and Ilan Fong count down the latest Bubbling Under selections and spotlight the music that's on the rise i...

In this episode, we’ll explore the story and sonic architecture behind Foghat’s 1975 arena rock anthem, "Fool for the City". Tracing the band's roots back to British blues rockers Savoy Brown, we dive into how Foghat solidified their heavy boogie sound and retreated to a remote studio in Vermont to record their breakthrough platinum album. And we’ll take a tour through the song's isolated instrume...

From the moment we saw the video for "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" on MTV, we can say there was no one who looked, dressed, or sounded like Boy George. There was also the music, which touched on Pop, Soul, and Reggae. Even through all the mania that surrounded the band, we never quite understood who they were and where they came from, until now. Director Alison Ellwood previously tackled the of...

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by John Hiatt Fan Page admin Jamey Rogers for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. Together, we discuss "Only the Song Survives" from John Hiatt's 2001 Crossing Muddy Waters. But, wait, is this the verse you said that you lost? Stay till the end for a special bonus from the era of radio. Special thank you to Juergen, host of the ⁠Perfectly Good Cigar G...

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes writer, podcaster, and comedian Courtney Kocak, who grew up in small-town Minnesota and now splits time between Austin and Los Angeles, to discuss her debut memoir, Girl Gone Wild. Courtney traces her musical influences from classic rock radio and movie soundtracks to college-era rap, indie, and classic rock, and shares how reading and acting shaped her love of storytel...

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 19...

Some songs become classics because of a great melody. Others become classics because they capture a moment in time. The songs we're talking about in this episode managed to do both. In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by LA historian and creator of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA, Emmeline Summerton, as we explore six of the most influential protest songs of the 1960s and '70s. Together, we...

On the 144th episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys discuss the article by Cracked.com, "Top 100 Greatest Seinfeld Moments 20-1!" Seinfeld is in the Shout Out It Loudcast Hall Of Fame for a reason. It is perhaps the greatest tv comedy of all time. Loved by critics and fans alike. Cracked.com ranks the Top 100 Greatest Moments in Seinfeld. Tom & Zeus will break this down into 5 parts with...

It's the darkest, most spiteful O3L yet! Thanks to an expected guest standing us up at the last minute, after 322 episodes of musical positivity, this week it's all about pushing each other's musical hot buttons. We each curate a list of five songs that we believe the other will loathe. Detest. Hate. Which means you get more scorn. More disgust. More Uncle Gregg rants. More annoying Brett "grunge...

LC & Bakko are back to talk about Phil Labonte's thoughts on therapy. Jason Newsted is writing a book. Michael Sweet doesn't think musicians should have thoughts on things. Daryl Hall on the mend. Bon Jovi 100% fixed. Old guys touring. Jack Osbourne trolls and more. Links to the Official Cobras & Fire Playlist! All formats. (2000+ songs, 10+ years of shows) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tidal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

KISS was well known for their image, the characters, and the merch. But behind the makeup and pyrotechnics, Ace Frehley brought the fire. Ace was the secret weapon: a Bronx-bred, unschooled guitar slinger whose wild bends, dinosaur vibrato, and pentatonic mayhem gave KISS songs their teeth. No formal lessons, just a Les Paul through a Marshall on ten, loose picking, and pure feel. He didn't just p...

There were many bands that were part of that first wave of Punk Rock, but slovenly and pointed, The Sex Pistols, cracked the egg, and opened the door a bit, including for many other bands, some who were already working at it. An integral part of both Markus' and Ray's musical paths, the guys highlight the band's role for them, and try to show their current relevance! Hit 'em with your feedback at...

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth continue their alphabetical countdown of John Hiatt songs, discussing “One Stiff Breeze,” track 10 of 11 on The Eclipse Sessions, recorded October 5, 2017 at The Rock House in Franklin, Tennessee, with Hiatt (acoustic/vocals), Kenny Blevins (drums), Patrick O’Hearn (bass), Yates McKendree (lead guitar), and Kevin McKendree (piano/organ). Sylvan shares album sta...

Host Jesse Jackson steps outside the Springsteen universe for a B-side conversation with Ernest Lineberger, a retired Naval officer and former Texas Instruments supervisor/industrial engineer who ran for Congress in a tough Texas district, lost the 2024 general election, then continued organizing town halls, protests, and outreach before losing a subsequent primary. Lineberger discusses why voters...

The July 2026 PANDA Top 20 is here! Each month, professional DJs from clubs across North America submit the songs getting the strongest real-world reactions on their dance floors. Their combined votes create the official PANDA Top 20, giving DJs, entertainers, and industry professionals a snapshot of what's working right now. This month's countdown features returning favorites, big movers, and sev...

If you haven't heard, the USA is turning 250!! The Great American Experiment has endured for one quarter of a millenium and though it might not be a perfect place, it's home to both The Wolf & Action Jackson. This podcast may have been birthed while The Wolf was in the UK but as many fans of The World Cup are learning, America is a special place. And though most of our rock idols hail from the UK...

This week Tom & Zeus review the Ultimate Classic Rock article, "KISS Live Albums Ranked Worst To Best." KISS is definitely known for their live shows. Their breakthrough came because of their classic live album, "Alive!" They have released countless live albums, some better than others. Ultimate Classic Rock ranks 17 live albums from worst to best. The guys not only review the list and breakdown t...

Frank Hannon, co-founder and lead guitarist of Tesla, joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss the band's new covers album, Homage, a tribute to legendary songwriters and vocalists spanning six decades. He also reflects on Tesla's enduring legacy and the band's songwriting philosophy. Frank talks about how Homage came together, recording the new original song "Never Alone," preparing for Tesla's summer t...

ABOUT JOSEPH WILLIAMS: Singer, Songwriter, Film score composer and vocalist of the rock band TOTO. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers w...

UP THE IRONS!! For the 2nd time in Season 3 of First Concert Memories we go back to an Iron Maiden show that your hosts never witnessed themselves. Why do we need another after hearing Brian Slagel, CEO/Founder Metal Blade Records, tell his story of interviewing Steve Harris afterwards on ⁠FCM 32 ⁠you might ask? How about a story from the other side of the curtain with our man Steven Michael from...

As an 80s music podcast, and as America recognizes another year of independence, we believe the time is right to recognize our favorite American music artists from the 80s. The rules are simple: 1) You and /or your band must contain at least one American original band member. 2) They must have released their first album in the 80s. Simple, right?  There is a lot of discussion, as well as a number...

Author and historian Andrew Sandoval discusses his immense new Kinks book, All Day and All of the Night (co-authored with Doug Hinman, and the magical greatness of the Kinks and their music. The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night is available exclusively at beatlandbooks.com For a special $15 discount for Ugly Things Podcast listeners, enter the discount code ugly15 Please support the podcast by...

In Episode 366 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traces the four key albums recorded by future Deep Purple members before their reunion on Perfect Strangers. Martin further explores how disparate projects with Whitesnake, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore set the stage for one of rock's most celebrated comeback albums. Gary Moore – “Don’t Take Me for a Loser” Whitesnake – “S...

On this month's Whatcha Heard we're drifting between psychedelic rock, shoegaze, blistering garage riffs, nostalgic electronica, ambient soundscapes, and melodic indie rock. It's another eclectic mix of old favorites, fresh discoveries, and everything in between. The Asteroid No.4 - Neptune Divinyls - Temperamental The Datsuns - Mf from Hell Pizza Hotline - MEGASTRUCTURE Jane - Berserker Chapterho...