Rock Roulette Podcast

EPISODE 200!Two hundred spins of the wheel, a lot of albums reviewed, countless bad takes, and somehow we're still going strong. For this milestone episode, the wheel lands on the debut album from Rock City Machine Co.! Will it be a hidden gem, a future classic, or another victim of the Rock Roulette treatment? Join us as we celebrate Episode 200 and dive into an album that's ready to throw some f...

Episode 199 is in the books! We're wrapping up our latest TWO-FER as we finish our review of Vince Neil's Exposed. From the big hooks and arena-ready choruses to the stories behind Vince's first solo outing, we break down every track and decide if this album deserves another spin. Did Exposed prove Vince could stand on his own outside of Mötley Crüe? Tune in and find out! Listen now and let us kno...

It’s a TWO-FER on Episode 198 of Rock Roulette, we dive into Vince Neil’s Exposed — the debut solo album packed with big hooks, loud guitars, and enough swagger to fill the Sunset Strip twice over. Did Vince prove he could stand on his own outside of Mötley Crüe? We’re breaking it all down track by track! Chapters (00:00:05) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette: The 1994 Motley Crue Album (0...

Episode 197 is here and we’re putting the finishing touches on Mötley Crüe’s 1994 self-titled rollercoaster! Did the Corabi era deserve more love? Did the Crüe go heavier, darker, or just completely off the rails? We’re breaking it all down as we close the book on one of the band’s most debated albums. Turn it up and join the chaos! Chapters (00:00:04) - MacGymma (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette: The 19...

The wheel just swerved straight into 1994 and landed on Mötley Crüe for Episode 196. New singer. Darker sound. More flannel than lipstick. We’re diving into the album that made fans argue harder than the internet comment section ever could. Chapters (00:00:04) - MacGymma (00:00:45) - Rock Roulette: Mammoth (00:03:18) - Too Hot for Leather (00:09:32) - Motley Crue (00:13:46) - Motley Crue (00:16:14...

Episode 195 wraps up our review of Mammoth WVH and honestly… Wolfgang came out swinging on this one. Massive riffs, killer melodies, and enough guitar layers to make your stereo beg for mercy. We break down the highs, the hooks, and the moments that made this debut hit so hard. Chapters (00:00:04) - Roc Roulette (00:01:15) - Rock Roulette: New Bets (00:03:40) - Michael Schenker Group (00:04:29) -...

The wheel has spoken… and on Episode 195 we’re diving into the debut album from Mammoth WVH. Wolfgang brought the riffs, hooks, and enough guitar layers to make your speakers file a noise complaint. We’re breaking it all down track by track on the latest episode of Rock Roulette! Chapters (00:00:04) - Rock Roulette (00:01:15) - Rock Roulette: Paul's Boutique (00:03:02) - Gunshy Butterfly (00:08:13...

Boutique by the one and only Beastie Boys. From sample overload to lyrical left turns, this album is a wild ride—and we’ve got thoughts. Lots of ‘em. Did it live up to the hype? Did we get lost in the layers? Did we try (and fail) to count all the samples? You’ll have to listen to find out. Spin it, stream it, and come hang with us as we close the book on one of the most unique albums of the ‘80s....

Episode 192 is here and the wheel just flipped the script on us. From screaming guitars to sample-packed madness—we’ve landed on Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys. This album has more samples than a Costco on a Saturday and more layers than we were remotely prepared for. Press play and suddenly you’re like, “Wait… is that ANOTHER one?!” Rock Roulette just went full hip-hop detour—and honestly, w...

Episode 190 is here and the wheel clearly wants AQUANET levels set to “dangerous.” We’re diving into Hold Your Fire by FireHouse—big hooks, bigger hair, and enough power ballads to make your lighter jealous. Will it ignite… or just smolder? Hit play and find out if this one’s a certified heater or just blowing smoke. Chapters (00:00:05) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Roulette: Diver Down By Van...

Episode 189 is here and we’re officially towel-drying off after our deep dive into Diver Down We came for the riffs, stayed for the chaos, and somehow survived the musical whiplash of going from all-time Eddie Van Halen moments to “…wait, THIS cover again?!” Is it wild? Yes. Is it all over the place? Also yes. Did we have an absolute blast breaking it down? You bet. Join us as we wrap up one of Va...

Episode 188 just dropped and the wheel said, “You know what? Let’s get weird.” So here we are with Diver Down—the album that feels like Van Halen threw a beach party, invited a jukebox, and just hit shuffle. Covers? Yep. Guitar wizardry? Obviously. Zero explanation? Absolutely. It’s chaotic, it’s fun, and somehow it all works… kinda like us. Chapters (00:00:00) - Rock Roulette (00:01:14) - Rock Ro...

Episode 187 is here and we’re wrapping up Technicolor Life by Ko Ko Mo! This album has riffs, groove, swagger, and enough rock energy to power a small city. Somewhere between blues, garage rock, and “how are there only two people making this much noise?” The wheel brought it… and we cranked it. Tune in as we finish up this technicolor ride. Chapters (00:00:00) - MacGymma (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette...

The wheel just jumped a few decades… and we’re not mad about it. Episode 187 is locked in and the pick is Technicolor Life by Ko Ko Mo. Fuzzy riffs, huge grooves, and the kind of modern rock energy that makes you double-check the speakers. Two people. One massive sound. And now the Rock Roulette treatment—track by track, opinions flying, zero safety net. Spin the wheel, crank the volume, and let’s...

Episode 185 is live and we’re finishing up Soup by Blind Melon. This record is weird, wild, a little trippy, and somehow still rocks harder than you expect. One minute you’re grooving, the next minute you’re wondering what just happened… and then you hit replay anyway. So grab a spoon, crank the volume, and dive into the strangest bowl of 90s alt-rock we’ve spun in a while. Chapters (00:00:04) - R...

The wheel just took a hard left into the ’90s. Episode 184 is underway and the pick is Soup. Darker vibes, weirder turns, zero “No Rain” safety net. This is Blind Melon stretching out, getting uncomfortable, and daring you to actually listen. Is it misunderstood brilliance or a tough hang with moments of magic? We’re cracking it open track by track with honest takes, bad jokes, and the usual Rock...

Episode 183 closes the book on Foreigner, and yeah… this one came in HOT. Monster songs, undeniable hooks, and just enough polish to make you wonder if rock ’n’ roll checked in with management first. Wheel spun. Album judged. Chapters (00:00:00) - Music Reaction Breakdown (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette Podcast (00:01:50) - Three Reactions To Last Week's Episode (00:02:16) - Foreigner's Debut Album (00...

Episode 183: the wheel didn’t mess around and landed us on Foreigner’s debut album. You know the one—massive riffs, FM radio DNA, and songs that have been stuck in your head since 1977 whether you like it or not. Is this the birth of arena rock greatness… or the moment rock put on a tie? Chapters (00:00:04) - MacGymma (00:00:46) - Rock Roulette: Berserk (00:04:02) - Scowl Fantasy (00:10:26) - Mama...

Episode 181 is in the books and we’ve officially finished TigerTailz Bezerk! Big hair? Bigger hooks? Absolutely zero subtlety? DOUBLE We cranked the volume, teased the bangs, and rode this 90s glam beast straight into the sunset. If you like your riffs flashy and your choruses unapologetic, this one’s for you.

This week on Rock Roulette, the wheel picked Tigertailz – Bezerk! Big hair? Check. Loud guitars? Check. Subtlety? Absolutely not. We dive headfirst into this neon-soaked, fist-pumping slice of 90s hair metal madness and ask the important questions—is it gloriously over-the-top or just plain Bezerk? (Spoiler: yes.) Hit play, tease that hair, and crank it to 11 Chapters (00:00:00) - Music Reaction B...

Episode 179 is LIVE! We finally crossed the finish line on Californication and somehow survived the funk, the feels, and all the “ding dang dong dang” along the way. Side two is done, opinions were fired off, and the Chili Peppers definitely kept us on our toes. Was it funky? Yep. Was it emotional? Also yep. Did we argue about it? You know it. Spin it, stream it, and find out where Californication...

EPISODE 178: THE WHEEL GOT SPICY The Wheel of Rock has spoken… and it went full Red Hot Chili Peppers. That’s right—Episode 178 kicks off as the wheel drops the needle on Californication. Expect funky bass lines, shirtless energy (at least in spirit), and deep thoughts about California, fame, and why Anthony Kiedis writes lyrics like that. Was this destiny? Was it chaos? Was the wheel feeling funk...

The wheel has spoken… Episode 176 of Rock Roulette spins us straight into Southern rock royalty as it lands on The Allman Brothers Band – Idlewild South. Twin guitars, blues-soaked grooves, and a band hitting its stride between raw power and improvisational magic. This one’s all about feel, flow, and finding where the Allmans really started to stretch out. Did the wheel make the right call? Drop t...

The wheel has spoken… Episode 176 of Rock Roulette spins us straight into Southern rock royalty as it lands on The Allman Brothers Band – Idlewild South. Twin guitars, blues-soaked grooves, and a band hitting its stride between raw power and improvisational magic. This one’s all about feel, flow, and finding where the Allmans really started to stretch out. Did the wheel make the right call? Drop t...

Episode 175 is live! We’re cranking the volume to 11 as Rock Roulette wraps up our review of Greta Van Fleet’s From the Fires. The wheel brought the fire, the riffs brought the thunder, and yes… there may be a few certain British hard rock vibes floating through the room. Did GVF strike rock gold, or are the ghosts of the ’70s a little too loud? We break it all down, track by track, with opinions...