80's Glam Metalcast

We hear from the main man from RATT...legendary vocalist Stephen Pearcy.  We talk about his upcoming livestream concert. He also hear about some key moments from RATT’s past and the current status of the band.   Check out Stephen’s site: https://www.officialstephenpearcy.com/ Go Discover Rare & Hard To Find Glam, Sleaze & Hair Metal CD’s at DDR Music! https://ddrmusicgroup.c...

In this episode,  I talk to the man, the Mountain King, the legendary singer and mastermind behind Savatage and the Trans Siberian Orchestra - Jon Oliva. Jon talks about what he’s up today. He also tells some classic Savatage stories.   Check out updates on TSO here: https://www.trans-siberian.com/ Go Discover Rare & Hard To Find Glam, Sleaze & Hair Metal CD’s at DDR Music!...

Welcome to Whitesnake Fest! This episode is devoted to David Coverdale and Whitesnake. I brought in a special co host Steve Perkins from the “Wildman and Steve Show”, and together we revisit some key moments in Coverdale’s career. We also bring in Whitesnake member Joel Hoekstra. We talk about his new Joel Hoekstra’s 13 album “Running Games”.   Check out Joel’s website here: http://www.j...

In this episode, I talk with the King of Power Pop....Donnie Vie. We hear all about what he’s up to today...and talk about his rise to stardom with Enuff Z’Nuff and talk about their classic albums from the late 80’s and early 90’s.  Visit Donnie’s Website here: http://www.donnievie.com/ For business inquiries for the 80’s Glam Metalcast: @80sglammetal1@gmail.com  Help support future epis...

In this episode, I talk with an amazing guitar player, Rowan Robertson. We hear all about what he is up to today and about his days playing in DIO.   Check out Rowan on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Rowan-Robertson-54872243151/ For business inquiries for the 80’s Glam Metalcast: @80sglammetal1@gmail.com  Help support future episodes here: https://anchor.fm/cookgonemad/support 80’...

In this episode, I talk with an amazing guitar player from David Lee Roth and Beau Nasty....Brian Young. We hear all about how Beau Nasty started and ended and we hear all about Brian’s days with DLR.  Check out Brian on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1495065601&ref=content_filter  For business inquiries for the 80’s Glam Metalcast: @80sglammetal1@gmail.com  Hel...

In this episode, I talk with legendary solo artist and former Alice Cooper guitarist...Kane Roberts. We talk about what he’s been working on lately. We also revisit his 2019 comeback album “The New Normal” and discuss his rise to stardom working with Alice Cooper in the late 80’s.  Check out Kane’s Facebook here: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000573486022&ref=content_filter &nb...

In this episode, I talk with the super talented guitarist and keyboardist from Pretty Maids - Chris Laney. Chris has been in so many cool bands like Zan Clan w/ Zinny Zan from Shotgun Messiah and Randy Piper from W.A.S.P.’s band “Animal”. He’s also a critically acclaimed producer!  Check out Chris’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=717430599&ref=content_filter  Pretty...

In this episode, we talk in depth about our individual top 5 albums by Stryper. We also discuss their classic 80’s image and videos! My special guests are Wildman and Steve from the “Wildman and Steve Show”.  Check out Wildman and Steve’s page here: https://www.wildmanandsteve.com/  Keep up to date with Stryper here: http://www.stryper.com/  Help support future episodes here: https:...

In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Wylde from Midnite City and together we rank the albums from 83-92. We also talk about the tours, the videos, and images the band tried during this time.   Midnite City on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/midnitecityuk/#_=_  Midnite City’s official site: https://midnitecity.com/  Rob’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=692609383&ref=content_filter  ...

We talk to a vocalist from Yngwie Malmsteen fame....Göran Edman. He talks about the the ups and downs of playing with Yngwie. We also discuss how he almost became the singer for Vinnie Vincent Invasion!   Check out Goran’s Facebook here: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001035691598&ref=content_filter  Help support future episodes here: https://anchor.fm/cookgonemad/supp...

Everyone knows Motley Crue, Poison, and Ratt.....but we all know there are bands that are just as good or better that never got huge. Check out 10 of my favs here.  Be sure to follow 80's Glam Metal on Twitter! @80sGlamMetal1 - https://twitter.com/80sglammetal1  Check us out on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7H6RLcR7VsCVOJwbSNNQ8z?si=Mquvqua2Qr6323SQ12gArQ  Check us out on...

In this episode, we look back on 12 cool clips from interviews I did in 2020. I also tell some behind the scenes stories of the 80’s Glam Metalcast!   80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-80s-glam-metalcast-69194275/  Be sure to follow 80's Glam Metal on Twitter! @80sGlamMetal1 - https://twitter.com/80sglammetal1  Become a Patreon! http...

On this episode, I talk with vocalist Robert Fleischman. Robert has sang for journey and for Vinnie Vincent Invasion. We talk in depth about his time working with Vinnie Vincent. We also get into other projects he’s worked on and what he’s up to today.  Check out Robert’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1372376485&ref=content_filter  80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHea...

Kiss: Return of The Phantom! This is written as “what if” Kiss made a TV movie sequel in 1979 to “Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park”.   80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-80s-glam-metalcast-69194275/  Be sure to follow 80's Glam Metal on Twitter! @80sGlamMetal1 - https://twitter.com/80sglammetal1  Become a Patreon! https://www.patreo...

In this episode, we talk to the original drummer of Savatage - Steve “Doc” Wacholz. We go through his history w/ the band and his current band Reverence.   Check out Doc’s Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524701164&ref=content_filter  80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-80s-glam-metalcast-69194275/  Be sure to f...

“Bang Tango Spectacular”, We first talk with original guitarist Mark Knight and hear his side of the Bang Tango story and then we hear about his new band “Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes” then it’s Howard Benson. Howard talks producing Bang Tango’s “Psycho Cafe” in 1989 and he also talks about other bands he’s produced like Pretty Boy Floyd and Motörhead.   Check out Mark’s new music h...

We talk some KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park. we play and analyze an interview with Michael Bell -the voice actor who replaced Peter’s voice in the movie.   Then we hear about the Creatures of the Night tour from Plasmatics guitarist Wesley Beech. He also tells us about working with Gene as a producer for Wendy O. Williams solo album.  Then we ponder a crazy one....did KISS wear...

In this episode, I talk to roadie turned author Joel Miller and his book is the Memoir of a Roadie: Axl Said I Made a Great Cup of Tea... Scott Weiland Liked the Carpenters... & Ozzy Drinks Rosé. We get some inside tales from those artists plus some Glam Metal acts like Poison and Quiet Riot.  Check out Joel’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Rifken?fref=nf&ref=content_filter  80...

In this episode, I talk some in depth Motley Crue stories w/ Crue historian and author Paul Miles. We talk about some his Motley books like Cruewords and the Chronological Crue series.  Check out Paul’s site: http://www.paul-miles.com/  Visit Old Rock Tees: https://www.oldrocktees.com/ PROMO CODE: METALCAST10   80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/...

In this episode, I’m joined again by former W.A.S.P. Drummer - Mike Dupke. Together we lay out the characters and moves for a Heavy Metal Fighting Video Game! We take 12 iconic Rockers- guys like Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Dio and more and try to imagine them in a Mortal Kombat type of game.  Check out Mike’s website here: https://mikedupke.com/  80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! http...

In this episode, I talk with Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty. We revisit the Firehouse debut album and tour 30 years later, other key moments of their career and we talk about his new solo album “Divided We Fall”.  Check out Bill’s website: https://m.leverty.com/  80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-80s-glam-metalcast-69194275/  Be sure to...

The New Episode of 80’s Glam Metalcast is a Tribute to the honor the great Eddie Van Halen. I am joined by a special co-host, Van Halen Enthusiast Jason Powles.   During the podcast I speak to 8 Amazing 80’s Guitarists from all over the world. Some knew Eddie personally and others were fans and site him as an influence.  90 Minutes of new interviews and thoughts from Jason and mysel...

In this episode, we talk in depth about the genre and the book “The Spectacular Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Hair Metal with its author-Christopher Hilton. Here’s what’s discussed: Was Motley Crue’s “Theatre of Pain” one of their worst albums or was it blueprint Hair bands used in the 80’s to be successful? The importance of the albums that came out in the key years 1986 and 1989. How the eras bigge...

In this episode of the 80’s Glam Metalcast, it’s Kiss “What If’s and Why’s” with a special guest...Bob Nash. Topics include what if Vinnie Vincent stuck around for Animalize, what went wrong with The Elder, and what the future of Kiss would have been without the 1996 reunion. We also present what Kiss projects we would spearhead if we were given the keys to the Kiss kingdom.   Follow Bob...