The Metal Shop

Sorry about the delay, we had some health issues last week, but we're back and better(?) than ever!  For "Yhis Week in Metal", we discuss the new Ace Frehley album "Spaceman", KISS tickets going on sale for 2019, our upcoming Ghost show, and Ozzy's makeup dates announced with NEW opening act!  Then it's on to our main topic: The Grand-Daddys of metal, Black Sabbath!  This episode we're going to ta...

After a couple of setbacks, we FINALLY get to our long awaited (at least by us) episode about RAINBOW! We're both really psyched about this one as we both have a huge passion for Ritchie Blackmore AND Dio! Enjoy!

Big Frog is flying solo again thanks to Mike being sick! We'll be back next week with Rainbow, but for now, here's Frog talking about the guitarists that influenced him (and the ones he thinks are over rated)

Part 1 of our look at the career of the legendary guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.  While we will discuss several line ups, the main focal point will be the Mark II lineup.  We also debut our new  "This Week in Metal" segment where we start each episode off with a quick rundown of some current events. 

This week Big Frog is flying solo due to some issues w/ transportation. He gives a rundown of recent concerts he's seen.  Mike will be back next week in part 1 of our Ritchie Blackmore episodes: Deep Purple.   

Hammer pants. Attitude. Depressed rock stars. Gratitious use of the letter X. It's the 1990s!  This week Mike and Big Frog discuss what the 90s were like for them, the music they loved during that time, and the comics that influenced them. So sit back, shoot some heroin, and pound a bottle of Surge, we're getting X-TREME!

It's Part 2 of the KISStravaganza!  We finish up the history of the band, and Big Frog vents on why he really dislikes the current version.

You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world..... KISS!.  It's part one of our two part KISStravaganza. In part one, we cover a basic history of the band leading up to it's current incarnation (with a detour of Big Frog talking shit on Ritchie Blackmore's hat somehow)

Whether it be because of tragedy or egos, sometimes bands have to do the unthinkable: replace their lead singer, to varying results.  This week Mike and Big Frog discuss replacement singers: the good, bad and ugly!

No catchy title this week, sadly. This week, Mike and Frog discuss what they feel are underrated albums from well known bands, and a special bonus about a band that most of us probably hadn't heard of, courtesy of Big Frog!

Our first episode focusing on comedy.  This week, Mike and Big Frog talk about one of the greatest comedians of all time, and his two landmark specials: Eddie Murphy!

David Lee Roth may not be 'Talkin Bout Love, but Mike and Frog are 'talkin bout Van Halen!  In this episode they discuss how they were introduced to the Mighty Van Halen, their favorite albums, and Mike goes on a slightly unhinged rant about Sammy Hagar. 

In this episode, Big Frog and Mike tackle the most succesful of the "Big Four", Metallica.  They discuss their personal history with their music, favorite albums, and go in to detail about seeing them live on their most recent tour.

It's our first episode!  In this episode Mike and Big Frog discuss how they got into heavy metal and comedy, tell stories from their youth, and discuss some of their biggest influences musically and comedically.  Consider this a "getting to know us" session. Future episodes will include things like "themes" and "structure"