Headbanger's Rock Show

In this episode, Joe and Chris pit the princes of darkness against one another in their third straight "Album Clash" episode.  Can they think of any other topics?  This week it's Ozzy's: No Rest for the Wicked up against Dio's: Dream Evil; 1988 and 1987 respectively.  9 songs...gotta be a winner. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Axemen.... Former KISS Axes to be precise.  Two former KISS guitarists, Ace Frehley and Vinnie Vincent, both had solo releases in the 80s.  The match today is their second albums: Vinnie Vincent Invasion's "All Systems Go" vs. Ace Frehley's "Trouble Walkin'." 

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 great albums from the year 1985...  Kix: Midnite Dynamite and Dokken: Under Lock and Key.  The two albums do battle in a head to head clash.  Plus, the Rock n' Roll HOF nominees are out, and they piss Chris off a bit.  Latest episode, right here....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Bon Jovi.  Yes. You read that right.  Chris is forced to make what he assumes will be his own Piss Chris Off List.  He hates Bon Jovi....or so he thinks.  Plus, did the Crue really rip off something so blatant?  Hear it now...

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series in which they compare 80s KISS albums against other rock albums of the year they were released.  In other words, how did KISS fare against the rock competition in the 80s?  Plus, a hair metal/not hair metal list that doesn't necessarily piss Chris off. Listen here....

This episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Cinderella.  They review each of the 4 albums and talk about the legacy Cinderella had on the 80s glam scene.  Bonus episode...because they never know when they'll be back.  Listen now...

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series of judging 80s KISS against the rest of the Glam Metal and Hard Rock scene of the decade.  This time it's Animalize vs 1984 and Asylum vs 1985.  How do they stack up against the toughest competition? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris countdown their favorite opening tracks from albums released in the 90s.  Often known as the "forgotten era" of glam rock, the early 90s had some great albums and great album openers.  Plus, whatever music news there is....

In this episdode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 albums from 80s era KISS and compare how they stack up to other Hair Metal/Hard Rock albums of the respective years they were released.  The first album is 1982s Creatures of the Night.  Big and loud and a change of pace for KISS.  The next is 1983s Lick It Up.  The make-up is off, but are KISS off and running?  Find out... Plus, a list! 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue a series in which they compare songs from the Hair Metal scene...with the same name.  Later in the episode, they put a twist on the same name song battles, comparing songs by AXE bands and songs that may be considered the Band's Title Track.  Plus, friend of the show, Ron Keel puts out a new Steeler song.  Hear it now....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the new/old Ratt release: Reach for the Sky, and the new Motley release: Cancelled.  Then, in light of the new Crue song, they look back at the 80s catalogue to determine if The Crue had any perfect albums in the 80s (a.k.a an album with no skippers).   

In this episode, Joe and Chris start a new series that they will revisit from time to time in search of lesser known "Perfect Albums."  What makes them perfect?  And are these two in today's episode "Perfect?"  They each pick an underdog favorite from the 80s and dive into each...to find out if the other agrees that it is indeed...perfect.

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the 1987 Def Leppard album Hysteria.  It's long been known that they think it's a horrible turning point for Leppard, going from grinding rock band to melodic pop-rock band. But if they listen to it objectively, take the blinders off, will they like it any better?  Find out here...

On this episode, Joe and Chris discuss their favorite songs by Great White.  In the wake of Jack Russell's death....it seemed like a good time to finally talk Great White and their influence on the genre.  Too Bluesy?  New Favorites? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue and finalize their multi-part series in search of the best Iron Maiden album.  Previous episodes battled albums two at a time to reach the final four.  Now, they go song for song on the Debut, Piece of Mind, Powerslave and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son to determine what may just be their favorite Iron Maiden album.

In this episode, Joe and Chris go over their Top 5 Ballads from the era of Glam.  What is a "Power Ballad?"  What isn't?  And what makes them good, bad or pretty damn ugly? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Tesla and their 2nd and 3rd albums: The Great Radio Controversy and Psychotic Supper.  In a head-to-head battle, which album comes out on top?  Plus, could a band's 4th album ever be their best?

On this episode Joe and Chris talk about the 1995 album Subhuman Race by Skid Row.  Is it the band's attempt at grunge?  Is it an under appreciated gem or complete trash?  Or...somewhere in between?  Find out what they think and more....

In this episode, Joe and Chris renew their series in search of the best Iron Maiden Album.  This week, it's Number of the Beast vs. Piece of Mind.  This is the last battle of round 1.....Ding!

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk L.A. Guns.  A band that wasn't as big as some in the 80s but has had great material then and since.  This is a list of their Top 10 songs by L.A. Guns. Plus, what do they think about the new Crue song???

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their series, searching for the best Iron Maiden Album.  This week it's the debut Self Titled album vs Killers.  Both albums feature lead singer Paul Di'Anno and the era prior to Bruce Dickinson (aka Bruce Bruce) joining the band. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris compile a list of newly discovered and newly loved...rare hair metal songs.  Plus, bring BackBach they say.  And CJ Snare, RIP.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their newest series in an effort to determine the best Iron Maiden album of all time.  In this, it's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son vs. No Prayer for the Dying.  Plus, could The X Factor and Book of Souls really be worthy of their positions in the latest Loudwire "best of" list?  

In this episode, Joe and Chris do Part 2 of "Who Did It Better? Same Name Songs." They take songs with the same name, by different artists, and battle them out.  Plus...the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame still makes them mad.

In this episode, Joe and Chris start what will be a multi-part series in search of the best Iron Maiden album.  The battle starts with Powerslave vs. Somewhere In Time.  The winning album moves on to the next round.  Check it out...