Free Form Rock Podcast

Quicksilver Messenger Service – On this episode, we review Quicksilver Messenger Service’s self-titled debut album from 1968. David Freiberg from Jefferson Airplane was in the band as well as John Cipollina who was in Copperhead (whose album we reviewed in an earlier episode). Our tracks of the week are: Michaelangelo “West” and Harvey Danger “Flagpole Sitta.” We conclude the episode with Lee Gers...

TMG – Tak Matsumoto Group On this episode, we review an album by a group by Tak Matsumoto that includes Eric Martin (from Eric Martin Band and Mr. Big) and Jack Blades (from Night Ranger and Damn Yankees).  Our tracks of the week are Mark Slaughter’s “Baby Wants”, Jack Green’s “I Can’t Stand It” and we close with a song by Lee Gerstmann which he wrote back in 1976 with Nicholas Kent called “I Got...

On this episode, Marc and Lee review a somewhat obscure band called “The Illusion.” They review the group’s second album. There is a good deal of yelling and arguing (from you-know-who haha) but it’s all meant in fun. Our tracks of the week are: Jack Russell’s Great White “Sign Of The Times”, Gila “Aggression” and we close with a Lee Gerstmann song called “Café Center Romance.”  Kick back, have fu...

On this episode, we review the second studio album by the band Alice In Chains. Marc gets real and emotional on this one… while Lee tries to make a claim for what good music is all about. Who will win? Does anybody win? Listen and find out, haha. Our tracks of the week are: Mother Love Bone “Crown of Thorns” and The Seeds “No Escape.” We finish with Lee’s song “Preparation.” Regardless of your tas...

Tonight we review the self-titled debut of the group Rex, featuring Rex Smith. Our guest co-host is Ralph Viera (a/k/a Dr. Fukk from Thrash Or Die). For those of you who are familiar with Rex Smith’s work on Street Hawk and The Pirates of Penzance, you may not realize he started doing heavy rock. Listen while Marc, Lee and Ralph give our individual opinions on the music. As usual, we include a Lee...

On this episode, Marc and Lee talk with Tod Howarth, musician extraordinaire who’s worked with bands such as 707, Cheap Trick, Frehley’s Comet, Four By Fate as well as doing some excellent solo material. We cover a wide range of subjects and the interview is really cool and fun. Take a listen and rock on!

On this impromptu episode of The Free Form Rock Podcast, we go all casual and chat about everything from what makes KISS the band they are now (as opposed to when they were really good) and music well-known and obscure. You'll hear things you never would have imagined hearing as well as things you might have figured we'd play. We have fun and take off our ties (so to speak... we don't need to wear...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the classic album, "Invisible Touch" by Genesis.  We spend some time discussing Madonna and Britney Spears and which "artist" we think looked better in their prime. We talk a little about REO Speedwagon's Gary Richrath. After our review, we play our tracks of the week which include,"Shoulderback" by Tiny Lights and "Digging in the Dir...

Today's Episode we Have Ralph Viera,From the Viera Vault Podcast and Thrash Or Die,Combat!! We are reviewing an obscure band from 1970 called Wild Butter with their album Wild Butter. We end the episode with our Tracks of The week " The Ninth Templar(Black Candle Flame) by Crypt Sermon "Francis"by Gary Walker and The Rain "Killing the Thing That You Love" By Styx and we end it with a Lee Gerstmann...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Podcast, we review the album, "Three Sides to Every Story" by Extreme. Joining us this week is Chris Daniel who offers his opinions on the album as well.  We get into conversation regarding podcasts, KISS, etc. followed by our tracks of the week which include," By-tor and the Snow Dog" by RUSH, "Stillborn" by Hurtsmile and "Born, Work, Die" by Chris Holmes....

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast we review the self-titled album, "Copperhead."  We spend some time before the review discussing the recent disbanding of "The Rock and Metal Combat Podcast" and our podcast brothers being banned by Spotify.  We follow the review with our tracks of the week featuring, "Sir Archibald" by Influence and "Looking Out for Number One" by Honeymoon Suit...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast we join our friend, Vincent Cabagnot as review the soundtrack, "Batman" by the late and great artist, Prince. We discuss the movie and how the soundtrack really brings the film to life.  We follow that with our tracks of the week which include, "Silvera by Gojira, "Water of Love" by Dire Straits and "Devil's Hand" by Richie Kotzen. We close our...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the album, "Bent" by Stonefield. Before our review, we talk about the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant and the sham that is The Grammys. After our review, we play you out with our tracks of the week which include, "Danny's Chant" by Fleetwood Mac and "Do it for the Kids' by Velvet Revolver. We also bring you a Lee Gerstmann ditty titled,...

On this week’s edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the album, “La Sexorcisto: The Devil Volume 1 by White Zombie with our special guest James West. Before the review, we discuss bands such as Van Halen, Pantera and others and their works. After our review, we bring your our tracks of the week which include, “Strength Beyond Strength” by Pantera, “Cellophane Woman” by Sopwith Camel and...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the debut album by Radiohead titled,"Pablo Honey." Before our review, we take a little time to discuss our favorite albums of 2019. After the review, we play you out of our episode with our tracks of the week which include, "Dog Eat Dog" by AC/DC and "Afterlife" by Sweet and Lynch. We also bring you a fresh new track from Lee Gerstman...

On this week's episode of the Free Form Rock Podcast review the classic album, "The Wall" by Pink Floyd. Before that review though, we pay our respects to one of the greatest drummers of all time who lost his battle to cancer on January 7th, Neil Peart of RUSH. Marc has been a fan of RUSH for most of his life and really wanted to pay tribute to that rhythmic legend. The Free Form Rock Podcast send...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the album “Increase” by Birth Control. Prior to our review, we discuss Y&T after Marc watched their documentary. We play you out with our tracks of the week which include, “Rock And Roll Hideaway” by Point Blank and “Roundabout “ by Yes. The Lee, Song of the Episode is "Fortune floated towards the trees"  Do us a favor subscribe and g...

On our last Free Form Rock Podcast of the year (and decade), we review the classic album by Y&T, “Black Tiger.” We play you out of our episode with our tracks of the week which include, “Southside” by Frank Hannon and “Can’t Stop The Flood “ by Glenn Hughes. Do us a favor and rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on Podbean !! Until next year, Rock like you've never rocked before and show 202...

On this Christmas edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we spread a little holiday cheer playing some Christmas music before and after our review of the self-titled album by the band, “The Next Morning.” We play you out of the episode with our tracks of the week featuring,  “Look What the Cat Dragged In” by Poison and “Breathe” by Sugar Ray. As an extra Christmas gift to our listeners, we bring y...

On this week’s edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review  Iron Maiden ’s “The Book of Souls.” Lee and Marc discuss  The Gene  Simmons  Experience and  Vinnie Vincent . Then they play you out with their tracks of the week which include, “Set Me Free” by Saxon and “Let it All Hang Out” by Mr. Albert Show.  As a special treat, we end our episode with the Lee Gerstmann song, “Possibly For Me.”...

On this week's episode of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review “From the Mars Hotel” by The Grateful Dead. We start our episode with a Lee Gerstmann tune titled, “One Day At A Time.” We play you out with our tracks of the week  which include, “Lana Minus Life” by Rabbit Mackey & the Somis Rhythm Band “Young Lust” by Pink Floyd. Do us a favor rate and review us on iTunes and follow us on Podbean! ...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the metal classic, "Vulgar Display of Power" by Pantera with our special guest, Nate Atchison aka (Bushy). Before our review, we break out the song "Piss" which was released on the 20th anniversary edition of that same album. Once again, we bring you a Lee Gerstmann song sure to tantalize your eardrums titled, "To Spank."  Then we pla...

On this week’s edition of the Free  Form Rock Podcast we review Joe E. Covington’s album, “Fat Fandango.”  Before our review we discuss the Ace Frehley show that Marc saw last night.  Ace discusses his opinions on politics and we discuss our feelings on that topic.  We play you out of our episode with our tracks of the week which include, “Machines” by Lothar and the Hand People and “back on the B...

On this week’s edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast, we review the self-titled album, “Army of Anyone” featuring members of Stone Temple Pilots and Filter.  Before that review, we play our Lee Gerstmann song of the week, “Pavement Becomes You.”  We play you out of our episode with our tracks of the week which include, “Big Bang Baby” by the Stone Temple Pilots and “Bus Rider” by The Guess Who.  P...

On this week's edition of the Free Form Rock Podcast we review the 1981 Ringo Starr album, “Stop and Smell the Roses.” Before that, we talk about and play the new single by Ozzy, “Under The Graveyard."  Of course, no episode would be complete without a new Lee Gerstmann tune so this week we bring you, ”Mumbles." We play you out of this episode with our tracks of the week featuring, “Jam" by Three...