Headbanger's Rock Show

In this episode Joe and Chris revive their long running series in the pursuit of the perfect Glam metal album.  Plus, it's time for Joe to review the new Nickelback album; to Chris' dismay..... 

In this episode, Joe and Chris pit two Motley Crue albums against each other: Theatre of Pain and Girls, Girls, Girls.  Which one is the better album?  Plus, John 5 takes over for Mick Mars.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the glam afterparty, better known as the 90s and beyond.  There was a lot of good material that was released after Glam's big run in the 80s, by bands from the 80s, but it's not as well discovered as the 80s stuff is.  Here is a Top 5 list of their favorite songs post 1992 from artists whose peak was the 80s.  Plus a Stadium Tour review and Nicke...

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the 2 eras of Glam Metal: 1980-84 &1985-89.  What are the distinctions?  Which era is best?  Plus...Pantera quasi reunion.  Is it a good idea? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris discuss the best rock songs that title it with the word "Rock."  What makes it good.? What makes it bad?  What makes it cheesy?  Plus....the big four of thrash albums counted down..what a mess that is. 

In this episode, Joe gets left behind by his traveling partner in crime, Chris 51.  So he goes Crue on him just to make him hurt.  But they will reunite next episode and Chris will no doubt scold Joe for daring to do Crue without him.....

In this episode, Chris and Joe flip the side over on their virtual 80s rock record to pick their respective song 6's.  There's surprise and laughter and tears.  Plus...a Rolling Stone list that will make Chris grumpy. 

In this episode, Chris and Joe interview Eddie Ojeda from Twisted Sister.

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about the Bon Scott era of AC/DC and rank their favorite songs.  This list is dynamic and may change multiple times per minute...Plus Larkin Poe gets into Joe.

In this episode, Chris and Joe break apart the double-album of Use Your Illusion to create one 10 song record.  The record that Guns should have done.  Also, Primus is silly....and underrated albums are occasionally really good. 

In this episode, Chris and Joe continue their series in an effort to create the perfect 80s rock album.  Also....some Judas Priest live updates, more crap from the Rock n' Roll HOF and they talk about the continuing woes of 80s rockers and new material.

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about the late Taylor Hawkins and his contribution to the rock world.  A top ten list of Foo Fighters songs follows.... 

In this episode, Chris and Joe compare the careers of one Ozzy Osbourne and one Ronnie James Dio.  Both Black Sabbath singers and both with very successful 80s solo catalogs.  Who wins?  Is it as easy as we'd all think?  An album by album review will offer a winner and a loser. But the loser still rocks hard!!

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk to their 10 year-old selves in an effort to determine what were their 5 favoritist albums of their youth.  Then they juxtapose them to their now, more cerebral 48 year-old selves.  Plus, Eddie goes after the Crue for some strange reason and The Foos do a kick ass thrash song.....dare we say better than some thrashers. 

In this episode, Chris and Joe make a list of 5 rock songs they'd turn up, 5 they'd turn down (or leave the dial) and 5 they'd absolutely turn OFF....if they should ever come on the radio.  Their number one OFFs are unarguable...see if you agree.  Also, there's another Loudwire list to scrutinize.....

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about their favorite 80s rock songs that appear on 80s movie soundtracks.   And it's not all Kenny Loggins, all the time.  Also, Chris agrees to the Volbeat Challenge to listen to the new album.

In this episode, Chris and Joe continue their multipart series in an effort to create the perfect 80s Rock album.  This week they pick song 4's.  Along the way they talk about Van Halen and Joe digs up the past with an old Rolling Stone Magazine list that eludes common sense....

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about the forgotten era of 80s hard rock and metal: the 90s! They also discuss that silly little thing called The AMAs.  Plus a review of Sebastian Bach in concert doing the 30th anniversary of Slave to the Grind. 

In this episode, Chris and Joe take exception to yet another list.  This time, it's the best rock albums of the 80s.  There are some dubious entries but one, the year 1985, has got them seriously panty-wadded.  So they issue their own correction....

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about two of the most iconic 80s rock albums of all time: Shout at the Devil and Out of the Cellar.  How are they different?  Which one is better?   Listen and find out their uneducated opinions. 

In this episode, Chris and Joe continue the series of making the perfect 80s rock album as they pick the all-important song 3.  As well, they discuss best rock covers according to....some and is Tom Keifer right about the term "hair metal?" 

In this episode, Chris and Joe continue to make the perfect 80s Rock album by choosing their 2nd song on the record.  Also, they look at yet another list and tackle the newest release by G'nR.

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about lists.  They dive deeper into the ridiculous Rolling Stone top 500 songs of all time list, only to find more dissatisfaction.  Then they take a look at a list of guilty pleasure bands....and they concur on some, but not all.   

In this episode, Chris and Joe recap their experience of KISS live in concert.  Plus, they take a look at Rolling Stone's new top 500 songs list.  

In this episode, Chris and Joe interview Jason McMaster from the 80s rock band Dangerous Toys.   In the 80s, the Toys scored hits with songs like Teasin' Pleasin', Scared and Gimme No Lip.  Jason talks about the early days of the Toys, what the 90s were like for 80s bands and what the future may hold.