Decibel Geek Podcast

We're back with a brand spankin' new edition of the Decibel Geek Times! Here's what Aaron's covering for us this time! Rockstar Deathdays: Remembering Jim Morrison, Arthur Kane, Jeff LaBar, and Gary Corbett. Album Anniversaries:Orchid’s final EP Sign of the Witch turns 10. KoRn’s back-to-basics KoRn III hits 15. Alice Cooper’s Dirty Diamonds and Iommi/Hughes’ Fused both turn 20.Mötley Crüe’s New T...

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Our take on BLACK SABBATH's legendary final livestream performance Aaron Camaro shares his trip to Knoxville for Faster Pussycat and The Supersuckers BUCKCHERRY announces Fall 2025 U.S. tour with MICHAEL MONROE KISS Army Storms Vegas morphs into Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas MÖT...

The Radio Sucks Radio Show is back for July, bringing you another batch of killer rock that the mainstream continues to ignore. Chris and Aaron dig deep into their music libraries to share new discoveries, overlooked favorites, and tracks from artists still carrying the torch for guitar-driven rock. This month features selections from Smith/Kotzen, Damon Johnson, Rik Emmett, Gilby Clarke, Seven Ra...

This week we return with the series that celebrates those that have the gift of vocals AND chops as The Dual Threat! Excelling at an instrument is hard enough. But, to master an instrument and sing at the same time? That's another level of talent. This week we're celebrating some of our favorite singing guitarists. Some that we've teased at in the episode art come to mind immediately but there's p...

Join us for a brand edition of Decibel Geek Times! In this episode, we remember rock legends and celebrate milestone albums across the decades. We honor the lives and music of Rick Derringer, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, Brett Tuggle, and Vinnie Paul. Celebrating 15-year anniversaries from Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Jovi, Poison, and the Na...

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Joey Allen explains how Warrant is making a helluva lot more than 32 Pennies per night. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to steer the ship of KISS Army Storms Vegas. Nick Jonas to become the Starchild on the silver screen. Tony Iommi shares his concerns for the upcoming final Black Sa...

We're back this time to present 3 rounds of the greatest music game show of them all with Beat the Geek Week! In this edition, the Geek (Chris) will take on challenges from Brian Murphy and Travis Perrotta. Both of these guys know their rock history. Are they up for the challenge? Will they mop the floor with Chris when it comes to nerdy rock trivia? You'll have to listen to find out! Additionally...

Aaron Camaro returns this week to give you an extra edition of Decibel Geek Times! This week on Decibel Geek Times, we remember some of rock’s greatest legends on their deathdays — including Bob Kulick, Chris Cornell, David Wayne, Ray Manzarek, Nick Menza, Paul Gray, Bradley Nowell, Duane Allman, Roky Erickson, and Derek Frigo.  Then we take a loud trip through time with 2025 album anniversaries,...

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a full list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some great upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're honoring this time include Ronnie James Dio, Steve Albini, Bob Marley, Neil Bogart, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Bruce Dicki...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're chewing on this time: David Lee Roth performs Van Halen hits at the M3 Rock Festival. Reactions were mixed. We give ours. A behind-the-scenes book on This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel is set for release in September. We hope it's in Dubly. Rikki Rockett says Poison gets a strong offer f...

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has assembled a great list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some awesome upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're remembering this time include Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Mark St. Johh, CJ Snare, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including ZZ Top's...

We're back to bring you up to speed on all the latest and greatest in the hard rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're yacking about this time! Bad Company, Soundgarden, and Outkast get the Hall of Fame treatment. We have thoughts. Sammy Hagar, despite zero acknowledgment in his book, wants Alex Van Halen to leave him alone. We have thoughts. Faster Pussycat has a full-length offering coming y...

We conclude our ROCKNPOD 2025 coverage with a bang as Decibel Geek Podcast interviews Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel! Brian Slagel is a pivotal figure in the heavy metal music scene. He founded Metal Blade Records in 1982, launching the influential Metal Massacre compilation that introduced Metallica to the world. Under his leadership, the label has signed and nurtured bands like Slayer,...

We're back to deliver on some awesome content amassed at ROCKNPOD 2025 as we present The Interviews! Throughout the day at ROCKNPOD Expo, Chris & Aaron sat down for interviews with some of the event's specials guests! Up first is comedian and host of Punchlines and Backlines, Courtney Cronin! Courtney has been around for ROCKNPOD since the very beginning and the Punchlines & Backlines show continu...

We have returned from ROCKNPOD 2025 Weekend and are ready to share our thoughts on the whole thing! As many of you know, this year’s event was run by an amazing new team—Tracy McAndrew, Kerry Gibson, and a dedicated group of volunteers who generously gave their time to make it all happen. Huge thanks to everyone involved! In this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts and memories from an unforgettab...

We're back for part 2 of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! Get ready for a bunch of killer tracks! This week, Aaron is bringing you cool tracks from Tora Tora, Cold Slither, Denis Pauna, Trauma and Journey! Chris is delivering great tunes from Girish & The Chronicles, The Funeral Portrait, Lost Hearts and Zeke! It's another awesome installment to take you away from the insanity of reality. Enjoy! We hop...

We're back to rock your eardrums with another awesome installment of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! Get ready for a great mix of music that deserves to be heard! This week, Aaron is bringing killer cuts including a hidden gem from Cats in Boots, an ass-kicking rocker from The Southern River Band, and a gathering of bluesy greatness from Niacin! Chris is delivering ear candy including a new riff-tasti...

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists and Industry members lost that we're remembering this time include Randy Rhoads, Andrew Wood, Bernie Torme, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Moun...

We're back to discuss all sorts of rock news (and plenty of other stuff) and this one is a doozy. Here's what we're covering this week. - Aaron's wife has a surprising new favorite band - KISS' new Off the Soundboard release and Pophouse's outreach to the KISS podcast community sparks discussion - Zakk Wylde mulls the thought of new Pantera music - Tracii Guns reflects on Jani Lane's songwriting f...

This week we take a look at the studio catalog of 90's band Slaughter. Formed in 1988 by ex Vinnie Vincent Invasion members Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum, the duo recruited guitarist Tim Kelly and drummer Blas Elias before getting to work on their 1990 debut album 'Stick it to Ya.' Riding high on the success of singles such as 'Up All Night' and 'Fly to the Angels,' the album sold well and secured...

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists and Industry members lost that we're remembering this time include Bon Scott, Karl Cochrane, Ty Longley, Mark Lanegan, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries inc...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest news from the world of hard rock and metal. Let's do it! - Bassists Ellefson and Toomey = Podcasting is Their Business - Pearcy and DeMartini = Addition by Subtraction - Savatage looks back while readying new album - Sharon Osbourne tells pirate story to Billy Corgan - Jerry Cantrell = Almost Bassist - Paul Stanley dishes on decades of...

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists and Industry members lost that we're remembering this time include Big John Harte, Johnny Z, Sid Vicious, Tim Kelly, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries inclu...

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest rock news with Geekwire! Here's what's on our minds this time - A Sabbath sendoff fit for a prince (of darkness) - Rachel Bolan on Skid's biggest mistake - Matt Sorum on Steven Tyler's future - Scorpions to get the biopic treatment - Billy Corgan's winning streak continues with Tom Morello - Queen's 'Crazy' song hitting one billion - A...

We're back to rock your eardrums with another killer installment of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! Get ready for an electrifying mix of fresh tracks, deep cuts, and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll as we bring you a carefully curated selection of music that deserves to be heard. This week, Aaron is bringing the heat with an incredible lineup featuring the raw power of D'OR, the high-octane garage rock of Th...