Christian Geeks Rockcast

On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009.  Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr8/x#/ Mike Knott tribute: http://kck.st/3vRs2H2 Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3xyTMAA Other links - ...

In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green.  Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dId1dY0YvKA4Tvq3dUcn5 Other links:  Website: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://w...

On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter. http://kck.st/3uSEHJb Spotify Playlist: http://kck.st/3uSEHJb GCR links:  Website: geeksrockcast.com FB: h...

Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him.  Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.facebook.com/events/766659075114897

This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil.  Whitecross site: whitecrossband.com Fear No Evil CD: https://bit.ly/49BrG5N Fear No Evil Merch packs: https://bit.ly/48D2...

Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song.  Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3SDloeG Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders Mylon Lefevre preorders: https://girdermusic.com/coll...

In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing thirty years later!  Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/47B3Sx9 The Call kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4aW8ErU...

Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song.  Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3RQDVoB Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb Other links -  web: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https:/...

Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John Semby came together to craft a vision for the upcoming documentary: Us Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion...

Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia, X-Sinner, and others for an amazing debut.  Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/49E3NuT Web: geeksrockcast....

Christian rock and metal are not without their share of creepy songs, generally dealing with the end times, the occult, the anitchrist, or encounters with Satan/demons. Steve and Britt pull together 10 of the top songs and discuss what makes them so eerie.  Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/3tOETZf David Huff book: https://www.facebook.com/davidhufffanpage/ LS Underground: https://bit.ly/findingang...

Steve and Britt finally add Bride to the mix, discussing their fourth album and the first with Star Song. This album marked a change in direction for the band to more of a bluesy rock and hard rock different from the heavier metal of their previous albums.  Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0k25Qv7Bqpiz9laC2Uexh2?si=7af4f7ebf93f4b39 Britt's Stryper Article: https://www.christiani...

Released in 1988, Mad at the World's sophomore album ventured into more aggressive rock than their debut but was still heavily influenced by European Techno. Steve and Britt break down this Frontline Classic. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YF9HnZ3nBa1XCzza1iXJV?si=32299e5bc5b34888 FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast Website: g...

In this special episode, Steve pays tribute to Mylon LeFevre, who passed away Sept. 8, 2023. 

On this episode, we break down 1985's Please Stand By from Vector, an electronic pop masterpiece produced by Chuck Wild of Missing Persons. Steve and Britt are joined by Tom Perrault, a Christian radio veteran and and fellow Christian rock geek.  The Call news:  No Spotify playlist-Vector not available on digital FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast...

In 1990, Myrrh Records released their first metal album in the form of Holy Soldier's debut self-titled album. Steve and Britt break down this late-to-the-party hair metal gem in this episode.  Spotify playlist: https://bit.ly/3OlX5Qq The Choir CTK: https://bit.ly/3E6LZu5 Rick Elias: https://rickelias.bigcartel.com/ Mike Knott: https://bit.ly/3s3QbrC Other links: Web: geeksrockcast.com FB: https:/...

We celebrate 50 episodes by discussing some of the best Christian Rock songs of the classic era. We each choose 5 PERFECT rock songs and discuss on this special episode.  Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/44s3VKX Us Kids donation: https://gofund.me/bfea8e85 Britt's new book! https://a.co/d/0aClPDm Deny the Fallen: https://spoti.fi/3XUBAdV Other links- website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.in...

In this episode we cover the 1993 debut album Southpaw from SoCal's Precious Death.  Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/43zkofO Help John Knox: https://gofund.me/c8db9481 Other links: web: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com  

The legendary Rez Band is the focus of this episode as we go over the 1985 album Between Heaven & Hell.  Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/45uoCa8 Randy Rose: https://bit.ly/3q9xamL Burlap to Cashmere: https://bit.ly/3MuBunY Us Kids Doc: https://bit.ly/3oqHE0y Circle of Dust: https://bit.ly/438rOqr Other links:  website: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.in...

King's X has been cited as major influences for many of the world's most popular rock, metal, and grunge bands, but the power progressive 3 piece never seemed to make it big. On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the first full King's X album from 35 years ago in 1988, Out of the Silent Planet.  Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/43AP4Oe Sneak Preview live on YT: https://youtu.be/U80mmvN9VrU Whit...

This episode the guys take a dive into the origins of industrial music with Mortal's classic sophomore album, Fathom from 1993.  Spotify playlist: https://bit.ly/43AP4Oe Mortal Fathom on Vinyl: https://bit.ly/3o6Bou7 Other links:  FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast Website: geeksrockcast.com Email: geeksrockcast@gmail.com

This episode, Joel Walker of Imaginary Music podcast joins Steve and Britt to discuss the first full length album by Stryper, the legendary Soldiers Under Command.  Imaginary Music Pod: https://fb.com/groups/509638263734493/ Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/3Kc52qD Christian Alternative Documentary: https://gofund.me/6f6984be Petra 50th: http://bit.ly/3K8n7ET Christian Geeks interview in DTL: http:...

In this new episode, Steve and Britt discuss 1989's "In Your Face" from Shout, the more musically aggressive follow up to their debut, "It Won't be Long."  Spotify playlist: http://bit.ly/3mmXwjf Mike Knott "Strip Cycle": https://a.co/d/4LXrVcJ Christian Alt Music doc: https://gofund.me/6f6984be Other links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast www....

This episode finds us exploring the 1993 self-titled debut gothic metal masterpiece from Savior Machine. Eric Clayton and company craft a Revelation-themed album that pushed boundaries for Christian music.  Spotify playlist: http://bit.ly/3JL8Wqs Eric Clayton: https://www.ericclaytonandthenine.com/ Other links:  FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast...

We are getting into the Christmas spirit on this episode of the rockcast. We each discuss our top 3 favorite Christmas albums, regardless of the time frame or genre. Thanks for a great 2022 and Merry Christmas!  Website: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com