Audiomover - Moving the Past into the Awesome!

This episode dives headfirst into one of the strangest and most important periods in KISS history — that bizarre window between the 1978 solo albums and the release of Dynasty. Robert John Hadfield and guest Jeff Huxford crack open a vintage 1979 magazine article, compare it against what the band members later admitted in their autobiographies, and discover that the official story and the real sto...

Iron Maiden, Poland, and the Cracks in the Iron Curtain What did Iron Maiden have to do with the fall of the Soviet Union? In this fascinating episode, Robert John Hadfield dives into the story behind Powerslave and the band’s historic concerts in Poland just weeks before the album’s release. Through vintage newspaper articles, memories of the Cold War, and reflections on music’s ability to transc...

Robert John Hadfield dives into one of the albums that helped define the transition from the 1970s into the hard rock explosion of the 1980s — Women and Children First by Van Halen. Using an incredible vintage issue of Circus Magazine from late 1980, Robert explores the idea that Van Halen may have truly been “the first ’80s band,” while reflecting on the energy, attitude, and larger-than-life cha...

Robert John Hadfield cracks open a December 1983 issue of Hit Parader and takes viewers on a full-blown nostalgia trip through one of rock’s most explosive eras, 80s Heavy Metal drips from the pages. From Judas Priest and Iron Maiden to Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Van Halen, this episode captures the feeling of being a teenager flipping through glossy rock magazines while dreaming about concerts...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most fascinating “snapshot in time” moments in 1983 rock history — when fans of Def Leppard and Iron Maiden often belonged to the exact same tribe. Using a vintage 1983 Hit Parader magazine article titled Def Leppard vs. Iron Maiden, Robert explores how these two legendary British bands were viewed side-by-side before the hard rock and metal world splinter...

Robert John Hadfield and guest Jeff Huxford dive deep into Scorpions and the band’s pivotal 1980 album Animal Magnetism, exploring why it stands as the crucial bridge between Love Drive and the explosive success of Blackout. Along the way, the conversation turns into a nostalgic time machine through old issues of Circus Magazine, vintage concert memories, and the evolution of heavy metal from unde...

Robert John Hadfield dives into the massive impact of Slippery When Wet and the surprising album that may have helped shape its legendary sound. Along the way, he flips through vintage rock magazines, revisits forgotten Bon Jovi deep cuts like “Silent Night,” and uncovers how Bruce Fairbairn, Bob Rock, and even the band Black 'n Blue indirectly helped create one of the biggest hard rock albums of...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most fascinating—and messy—eras in the history of KISS as he flips through vintage 1987 issues of Hit Parader and Circus magazine to uncover the subtle signs that the band was losing its grip during the Crazy Nights era. What starts as a simple look at old magazine advertisements turns into a deep exploration of sloppiness, desperation, corporate rock exce...

Robert John Hadfield is joined by special guest Jeff Huxford for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating transitional moments in the history of Queensrÿche — the brief but explosive period between the legendary EP and The Warning. Together, they explore the mystery surrounding the band’s rise, the shock of first hearing Geoff Tate’s unbelievable voice, and why Queensrÿche immediately felt dif...

Robert John Hadfield dives into the fascinating cultural explosion surrounding Mötley Crüe and their landmark album Shout at the Devil, using a rare 1984 Circus magazine article to explore why the band became one of the most polarizing and influential acts of the decade. Along the way, Robert unpacks the role of legendary producer Tom Werman, the early resistance from record executives and critics...

Robert John Hadfield dives deep into one of the most important turning points in Rush history—All the World's a Stage. What starts as a simple comparison between two legendary live albums quickly becomes something much bigger: a story about authenticity, rebellion, and the band’s refusal to “follow the chart.” From the raw, intimate energy of a small Toronto venue to the philosophical connection b...

Robert John Hadfield and Roger Erickson digs into one of the most explosive debut albums in rock history—Appetite for Destruction—but not from the usual angle. Instead of hindsight, this episode rewinds to 1988, when the band was still raw, unfiltered, and only beginning to realize what they had created. Using a vintage Hit Parader magazine, Robert and the crew walk through a rare track-by-track b...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most fascinating “what now?” moments in rock history—when Robert Plant stepped out of Led Zeppelin’s shadow and released Pictures at Eleven. At first listen, it didn’t make sense to a lot of fans—including Robert John himself as a 13-year-old hearing it for the first time. But over time, the album reveals layers: not just musically, but visually and symbol...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—supergroup experiments of the 1980s: **Through the Fire by Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve. On paper, this lineup should have been unstoppable—featuring Sammy Hagar and Neal Schon at the peak of their powers. But the reality? A surprisingly modest commercial result—and a story that goes way deeper than most fans ever r...

What happens when one of the biggest bands in the world quietly starts falling apart… right at the peak of their success? In this episode, Robert John Hadfield dives into the fascinating—and surprisingly emotional—story of Styx during their massive late ’70s and early ’80s run. From multi-platinum dominance to internal tensions, this video uncovers the hidden cracks that led to one of rock’s most...

Robert John Hadfield digs into Asia’s massive 1982 debut album, the strange magic of prog-rock veterans suddenly making perfect radio-friendly pop, and the tangled web connecting Asia, Yes, The Buggles, GTR, Journey, ELP, Roger Dean, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Cozy Powell, and MTV history. This episode looks at why Asia’s debut became one of the biggest albums of the early ’80s, how Roger Dean’s i...

Robert John Hadfield dives headfirst into one of the most fascinating comeback stories in rock history—Aerosmith in the mid-1980s. From being written off as a burned-out ’70s act to exploding back into the mainstream, this episode unpacks the turning point between Done With Mirrors and Permanent Vacation—and why that shift changed everything. Along the way, Robert mixes personal nostalgia, first-t...

Robert John Hadfield dives into one of the strangest—and most fascinating—chapters in Black Sabbath history: the Born Again era. Sparked by a vintage 1983 Hit Parader magazine, this episode explores the unexpected collision between Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, when Ian Gillan stepped in as frontman during a chaotic and transitional period for the band. But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most important albums in heavy metal history—Master of Puppets—but not in the way you might expect. Instead of just revisiting the music, this episode uncovers the deeper story behind how Metallica became unstoppable without radio play, MTV rotation, or mainstream support. Through vintage magazine insights and firsthand accounts, Robert explores the real e...

Robert John Hadfield dives into the fascinating final chapter of Rainbow through their 1983 album Bent Out of Shape—an album that quietly marked the end of an era, not just for the band, but for an entire branch of the Deep Purple family tree. What looked like “full speed ahead” at the time was actually the beginning of the end, as Richie Blackmore would soon pivot back to Deep Purple for the Perf...

Robert John Hadfield dives into one of the most misunderstood albums in Van Halen’s catalog—Diver Down—and uncovers the surprising reason it even exists in the first place. What looks like a quick, cover-heavy release actually turns out to be a strategic move during one of the biggest turning points in music history: the launch of MTV. Through a mix of rock trivia, vintage newspaper insights, and...

Robert John Hadfield digs into one of the most fascinating—and overlooked—eras of Mötley Crüe history: the making of Girls, Girls, Girls. What starts as a simple trivia question quickly turns into a deep dive into image reinvention, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the uncomfortable truth hiding just beneath the surface of one of rock’s biggest bands. Using a 1987 Hit Parader interview alongside insig...

What do Ratt’s Invasion of Your Privacy and Kix’s Midnite Dynamite have in common? It sounds like a simple rock trivia question—but as Robert John Hadfield digs into it, the answer reveals a deeper story about the people behind the music… and the hidden details most fans never notice. In this episode, Robert John Hadfield flips through a 1985 issue of Hit Parader to explore Ratt’s mindset just bef...

Robert John Hadfield dives into a fascinating connection between three seemingly unrelated metal albums—Rage for Order, Under Lock and Key, and Nevermore’s debut—and uncovers the hidden thread that ties them all together. What starts as an “oddball trivia question” quickly turns into a deep exploration of production, evolution, and one key figure working behind the scenes. Using a rare October 198...

Robert John Hadfield and Roger Erickson dive into one of the most iconic—and unsettling—album covers in rock history: Queen’s News of the World. Joined by Roger Erickson and first-time guest Riele, the conversation starts with that unforgettable robotic artwork and quickly expands into a deep exploration of the album’s creation, cultural context, and lasting impact. From childhood memories of seei...