Rock Roulette Podcast

The wheel has spoken, and apparently it wants us to spend Halloween with the Godfather of Shock Rock himself: ALICE COOPER! ️ This Halloween, Rock Roulette is diving headfirst into Alice Cooper’s legendary Welcome to My Nightmare. Expect creepy characters, theatrical madness, and enough musical horror to make Savino check under his bed before going to sleep. Will this nightmare be a rock ’n’ roll...

Episode 215: Velvet Revolver – Contraband (Part 2!) The wheel picked it, Savino survived the first half, and now we’re back to finish it! Slash is shredding, Scott Weiland is doing Scott Weiland things. Fire up the speakers and join us for more questionable opinions, unnecessary tangents, and rock ’n’ roll nonsense. It’s what we do best. Mostly. Chapters (00:00:02) - Intro and Copyright Disclaimer...

EPISODE 214 IS HERE! We are doing an audible and picked a record that Savino has never heard before. We’re diving into Velvet Revolver – Contraband — Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff, Matt Sorum, and Dave Kushner forming one seriously dysfunctional supergroup with something to prove. Will Savino discover a lost gem? Will we spend half the episode arguing about Guns N’ Roses and Stone Temple Pilots? Chap...

EPISODE 212 is Here! Four years. FOUR. YEARS. Rock Roulette hits the 4th Anniversary with a legendary pick: Jimi Hendrix – Band of Gypsys! The wheel has spun us through 212 episodes, questionable decisions, unexpected classics, and enough rock & roll insanity to require professional supervision. And what better way to celebrate than with Hendrix absolutely setting the damn guitar on fire? We’r...

EPISODE 212 is Here! Four years. FOUR. YEARS. Rock Roulette hits the 4th Anniversary with a legendary pick: Jimi Hendrix – Band of Gypsys! The wheel has spun us through 212 episodes, questionable decisions, unexpected classics, and enough rock & roll insanity to require professional supervision. And what better way to celebrate than with Hendrix absolutely setting the damn guitar on fire? We’r...

EPISODE 211 IS HERE! The makeup is still on, the hairspray is still flammable, and the wheel has officially finished kicking our asses with Twisted Sister’s Come Out and Play! We’re wrapping up our review of the album that asked the eternal question: How much Twisted Sister can one podcast survive? The answer? MORE. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Disclaimer (00:01:14) - Welcome Back & Episode Setup...

EPISODE 210 IS READY TO PLAY! The wheel has spoken… and apparently it wants to WAKE UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD! This time around, Rock Roulette lands on Twisted Sister – Come Out and Play! Dee Snider. Big hair. Bigger attitude. And enough 1980s metal swagger to make your parents call the cops. 3oMSflAzuYoIes05NGAJ Chapters (00:00:00) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette: White Tiger Review / New Be...

EPISODE 209 IS HERE! We’re finishing up White Tiger’s debut album, featuring the late, great Mark St. John! After his short-lived stint in KISS, Mark was ready to sharpen those claws with White Tiger. We’re wrapping up White Tiger and taking one last trip into the world of Mark St. John, questionable ’80s fashion, and riffs louder than Gene Simmons’ ego. Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Rock Roulette...

the debut album from White Tiger! Hair metal? Big riffs? Questionable fashion choices? You know the drill. We’re spinning the record, cranking it up, and finding out if White Tiger deserves a place in the Rock Roulette hall of fame—or if this tiger should’ve stayed in the cage. Chapters (00:00:02) - Roc Roulette (00:01:14) - White Line (00:03:50) - Dan Byrne (00:09:50) - Drums Are Back... With Som...

Episode 207 is here! We’re wrapping up our review of White Lion’s Big Game! Did the second half of the album keep the momentum going, or did the wheel send us into a musical ditch? There’s only one way to find out! Crank it up, give it a listen, and see where we landed on Big Game Chapters (00:00:02) - Roc Roulette (00:01:14) - White Line (00:03:02) - BROKEN BETS: New Music (00:03:55) - Last Groov...

The wheel just roared louder than a Pride-era guitar solo and landed on White Lion's Big Game! Will Vito Bratta's legendary guitar work carry the album to victory? Does Mike Tramp still have the eye of the tiger? Or is this one destined for the bargain bin instead of the winner's circle? We're diving headfirst into Side One of Big Game and pulling no punches. Grab your Aqua Net, crank the volume,...

Episode 205 is here, and we've finally reached the end of one of Black Sabbath's most divisive records… Technical Ecstasy. Did Sabbath evolve… or did they accidentally wander into the '70s looking for a keyboard solo? We break down the highs, the lows, the riffs, and all the questionable choices as we wrap up our review of this Ozzy-era oddball. Was Technical Ecstasy unfairly trashed, or does it d...

For Episode 204 of Rock Roulette, we're heading back to 1976 as the wheel lands on Black Sabbath's Technical Ecstasy! The lineup is classic Sabbath, but the sound? Well... let's just say the band was taking a few chances. Is this an underrated gem, a weird detour, or a little bit of both? Time to spin the record and find out! Chapters (00:00:00) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette: Giuffria...

Giuffria's signature keyboard work, we broke down every track, shared our favorites, and decided if this melodic rock classic still holds up today. Did this album deserve more love, or is it exactly where it belongs in '80s rock history? Listen now and let us know where you stand! Chapters (00:00:02) - Roc Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette Podcast (00:02:00) - This Is Juria: The Soundtrack Revie...

The wheel has spoken… and we're heading straight into the mid-'80s! For Episode 202, we're diving into the self-titled debut from Giuffria! Featuring arena rock hooks, soaring keyboards, and the hit "Call to the Heart," it's time to find out if this melodic rock gem still shines—or if it's better left in 1984. Join us as we break down every track, share our takes, and see where Giuffria lands on t...

Episode 201 is here! That's a wrap on Rock City Machine Co.'s debut album! We spun it, broke it down track by track, and gave our unfiltered thoughts on every riff, hook, and hard rock moment. Did this forgotten gem deserve more attention, or should it have stayed buried? You'll have to listen to find out. Chapters (00:00:00) - Music Reaction Breakdown and Commentary (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette Pod...

EPISODE 200!Two hundred spins of the wheel, a lot of albums reviewed, countless bad takes, and somehow we're still going strong. For this milestone episode, the wheel lands on the debut album from Rock City Machine Co.! Will it be a hidden gem, a future classic, or another victim of the Rock Roulette treatment? Join us as we celebrate Episode 200 and dive into an album that's ready to throw some f...

Episode 199 is in the books! We're wrapping up our latest TWO-FER as we finish our review of Vince Neil's Exposed. From the big hooks and arena-ready choruses to the stories behind Vince's first solo outing, we break down every track and decide if this album deserves another spin. Did Exposed prove Vince could stand on his own outside of Mötley Crüe? Tune in and find out! Listen now and let us kno...

It’s a TWO-FER on Episode 198 of Rock Roulette, we dive into Vince Neil’s Exposed — the debut solo album packed with big hooks, loud guitars, and enough swagger to fill the Sunset Strip twice over. Did Vince prove he could stand on his own outside of Mötley Crüe? We’re breaking it all down track by track! Chapters (00:00:05) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette: The 1994 Motley Crue Album (0...

Episode 197 is here and we’re putting the finishing touches on Mötley Crüe’s 1994 self-titled rollercoaster! Did the Corabi era deserve more love? Did the Crüe go heavier, darker, or just completely off the rails? We’re breaking it all down as we close the book on one of the band’s most debated albums. Turn it up and join the chaos! Chapters (00:00:04) - MacGymma (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette: The 19...

The wheel just swerved straight into 1994 and landed on Mötley Crüe for Episode 196. New singer. Darker sound. More flannel than lipstick. We’re diving into the album that made fans argue harder than the internet comment section ever could. Chapters (00:00:04) - MacGymma (00:00:45) - Rock Roulette: Mammoth (00:03:18) - Too Hot for Leather (00:09:32) - Motley Crue (00:13:46) - Motley Crue (00:16:14...

Episode 195 wraps up our review of Mammoth WVH and honestly… Wolfgang came out swinging on this one. Massive riffs, killer melodies, and enough guitar layers to make your stereo beg for mercy. We break down the highs, the hooks, and the moments that made this debut hit so hard. Chapters (00:00:04) - Roc Roulette (00:01:15) - Rock Roulette: New Bets (00:03:40) - Michael Schenker Group (00:04:29) -...

The wheel has spoken… and on Episode 195 we’re diving into the debut album from Mammoth WVH. Wolfgang brought the riffs, hooks, and enough guitar layers to make your speakers file a noise complaint. We’re breaking it all down track by track on the latest episode of Rock Roulette! Chapters (00:00:04) - Rock Roulette (00:01:15) - Rock Roulette: Paul's Boutique (00:03:02) - Gunshy Butterfly (00:08:13...

Boutique by the one and only Beastie Boys. From sample overload to lyrical left turns, this album is a wild ride—and we’ve got thoughts. Lots of ‘em. Did it live up to the hype? Did we get lost in the layers? Did we try (and fail) to count all the samples? You’ll have to listen to find out. Spin it, stream it, and come hang with us as we close the book on one of the most unique albums of the ‘80s....

Episode 192 is here and the wheel just flipped the script on us. From screaming guitars to sample-packed madness—we’ve landed on Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys. This album has more samples than a Costco on a Saturday and more layers than we were remotely prepared for. Press play and suddenly you’re like, “Wait… is that ANOTHER one?!” Rock Roulette just went full hip-hop detour—and honestly, w...