Best Eighties Metal Podcasts (2024)

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We react to Rick Beato's reasons why new music sucks! Our take! 1:03:15

3d ago1:03:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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An unusually sunny future for guitar, upbeat takes from Fender's CEO! 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we look at an extremely sunny set a data laid out by Fender's CEO. Time to start feeling upbeat about the future!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Life in the time of really popular, but terrible art with special guest Jude Morgan! 59:55

1M ago59:55

59:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we are joined by Ex Aegis singer Jude Morgan to discuss how it seems that the most popular music is terrible, J-Lo and AI's impending art apocalypse. Check it out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Are we in the end times of Music retail? 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we react to the closing of Sam Ash, Watermelon Music and the impending demise of Guitar Center and ask if this is the end of the line for brick and mortar music retail!!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is AI the biggest threat to the future of music? 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the threat and promise of AI and its effect on music and the arts. Is there no hope left? Find out here!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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J-Lo's 20 million dollar album 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore what might cause a pop star to spend 20 million dollars of their own money to make and album. We also discuss the challenges of music marketing and musics place in pop culture.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Aging gracefully in Rock! 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore whether or not it is possible to age gracefully in the Rock world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Modern concert going do's and don'ts! 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

Send us a Text Message. In this epidsode we go over the code of conduct fro modern concert going!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Discovering new music with Ryan and Scott! 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about some new music that you need to hear. We also discuss how the challegnes of discovering great new artists in the I-Phone world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The K's, Hannah Weedall, Alex Spencer, Caitlin Lavagna, Fat Dads, Estella Dawn, The Ruby Tuesdays, The Great Leslie, Annie Hamilton, Louis Berry. 47:16

3M ago47:16

47:16

The K's - Heart On My Sleeve Hannah Weedall - I've Got My Eye On You Alex Spencer - Love and Let Go Caitlin Lavagna - Gold Fat Dads - Honey Estella Dawn - If You Were In Love The Ruby Tuesdays - Feel It The Great Leslie - The Sauce Annie Hamilton - Talk Louis Berry - Texas Mentioned in this episode: Support the show…

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Does every genre eventually become Jazz? 56:41

3M ago56:41

56:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we talk about whether every genre is doomed to eventually become niche, no matter how popular it is now.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is controversy a critical part of Rock and Roll? 56:39

3M ago56:39

56:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we talk about whether or not Rock should be family friendly or if controversy is critical to being a rocker.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When legends give up creatively. 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we dissect the thought of guitarist Traci Guns when he talks about Kirk Hammett calling it a day creatively. What to do when legends sandbag it!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Loving bands everyone hates, and hating bands everyone loves! 1:09:50

4M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about what it's like to love bands that everyone seems to hate and hate on bands that for some reason are universally loved. How to navigate it when you are on the wrong side of pop cultures norms.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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RuBe, The Rosadocs, Avis, Spangled, The Baby Goats, Hot Mud, Caitlin Lavagna, Amelia Coburn, Thom Southern, Silvi 50:22

4M ago50:22

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RuBe - Set Me Free - https://www.instagram.com/rubemusicc The Rosadocs - Stand Alone - https://www.instagram.com/therosadocsuk Avis - Daffodil Girl - https://www.instagram.com/avisband/ Spangled - Little Tom - https://instagram.com/spangledband The Baby Goats - Won't Stop Waiting - https://www.instagram.com/thebabygoatsmusic Hot Mud - Learning To B…

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Why Brad Tolinski? Why? 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confinetial Podcast we take former Guitar World Editor to task for his thoughts on the 90's. Also, are band meet and greets worth the money? Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Do you YouTube? Should you!? 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we discuss whether or not YouTube actually makes life better for us guitar players. And if so, what is the best way to use this resource!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Musician vs Celebrity 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we examine the difference between being a Musician and a Celebrity. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Non-Rock musicians Rock players should know! 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore non Rock players all Rock Guitarists should check out! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar-latans, calling out guitar charlatans! 42:17

5M ago42:17

42:17

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we take Esteban to task along with other guitar charlatans! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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80's Metal stars, where are they now! 50:35

6M ago50:35

50:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we track down those lost stars from yesteryear and see what they are up to! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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How many original members does it take to get to the real band? 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore exactly how many original members it takes for us to consider a band legit. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What the kids are listening to part 2 44:52

6M ago44:52

44:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit and learn more of what the kids are listening to and discuss, for no particular reason, why it is important to be a good musician!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Being a pro musician and the importance of supporting art! 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what it means to be a pro musician and talk about why it matters to support the art that you love!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar Culture References that you have to get! 1:06:04

6M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we dive into guitar culture references that every guitarist must understand!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Interview with Songwriter and Producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince 1:56:02

7M ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go behind the curtain of writing and recording songs with songwriter and producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince to learn about the creative process!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Underrated and overrated guitarists! 52:32

7M ago52:32

52:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore what guitarists are overrated, what guitarists are underrated and which are just right rated!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Which bands will scientifically make you sad or angry? 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we look scientifically at what emotional impact certain band's music has on their listeners.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Songs we love but can never hear again! 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we grapple with the feeling of loving a song and yet never wanting to hear that song again!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Why make art when nobody cares and AI will do it anyway! 51:48

8M ago51:48

51:48

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we talk about why make art when the likelihood of it breaking into the public spotlight is low and there is no money in it. We also talk about how the rise of AI will affect artists going forward.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Shredding on Guitar is playing with feeling! 45:04

8M ago45:04

45:04

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we go right at the misunderstanding that shredding on guitar is devoid of feeling. We talk about what it really means when we say playing with feel!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Queensryche live review and the importance of guitar solos! 48:04

8M ago48:04

48:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we review the Queensryche show from the Digital Noise Alliance tour and go into why guitar solos are so very important!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What in the world is Dad rock? 48:12

8M ago48:12

48:12

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we decide whether or not there is any kind of rock that isn't considered Dad rock!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar Headlines Today! 59:08

9M ago59:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we visit the newsroom to explore some of the latest headlines in the guitar world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Interview with Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu 1:05:19

9M ago1:05:19

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Send us a Text Message. This week we interview Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu and talk about his influences on guitar, the bands early days, teaching and the new Heaven's Edge record!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What kind of guitar player are you? 46:34

9M ago46:34

46:34

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we try to define what it means to be a beginner, intermediate and advanced player. We also explore what kind of skill set should be associated with each level and how to get there!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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This is not the future I signed up for! 53:21

9M ago53:21

53:21

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore the challenges of navigating the music scene in 2023 and explore how life has changed since we were young players.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Rusty Cooley interview 53:57

10M ago53:57

53:57

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we welcome special guest Rusty Cooley and get his perspective on playing and teaching music, his thoughts on the importance of gear and his current projects.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Edge of Paradise Guitarist Dave Bates interview 1:22:29

10M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we get the low down on Edge of paradise guitarist Dave Bates career, recording approach, gear and memories of attending GIT on this episode of Rock Guitar Confidential.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is it still the real band or is it a tribute band? 47:55

10M ago47:55

47:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore whether or not it matters if the band touring as your favorite band has 1 or no original members. Is this a cause for outrage? Or is it just the cost of hearing classic tunes live? We discuss!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Who are the guitar heroes of today, and does it even matter? 43:05

10M ago43:05

43:05

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who today's guitar heroes are and if there is a chance for guitar to once again reclaim the pop culture throne!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ex Aegis track by track with Jude Morgan 1:36:22

10M ago1:36:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go track by track through the Ex Aegis debut album with vocalist Jude Morgan! Check out the Ex Aegis debut on Bandcamp, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you get digital music! EX AEGIS | EX AEGIS (bandcamp.com) EX AEGIS by EX AEGIS on Amazon Music - Am…

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What we're listening to! 46:24

11M ago46:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go into the weeds of what we are listening to and give the low down on some great rock and metal you need to know about!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Top 5 guitar players of all time! 51:29

11M ago51:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week we go into our top 5 guitar players of all time! Did Clapton, Santana, Perry, Gilmore make it! Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Finding Bella, CUSP, The Spins, Ava Carlyle, Jack Rasmussen, The Great Leslie, Marseille, Lucy Gaffney 39:09

11M ago39:09

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Finding Bella - The Feeling CUSP - The Coast The Spins - Sunday Morning Ava Carlyle - Tonight Jack Rasmussen - My Dear The Great Leslie - My Left Eye Marseille - This Dream of Mine Lucy Gaffney - Make Me Smile Spotify playlist Support the show by signing up to be a BlueDecker or with a one off donation here. You can find all the songs I've played s…

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Kanye, Post Malone and boutique gear! 53:05

11M ago53:05

53:05

Send us a Text Message. This week we delve into the land of boutique gear and whether or not it is worth spending your kid's college money on that new amp!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The Dunwells feat. Ben Casey, Dead Pony, The Baby Goats, Wuzy Bambussy feat. Kat Harrison, The Clause, Silvi, The Belfast Cowboys, AiramFM, The Rizz, THEA JI. 54:13

11M ago54:13

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The Dunwells, Ben Casey- I Need Your Love - Ben Casey Remix Dead Pony - Mana The Baby Goats - Drag You Down With Me Wuzy Bambussy, Kat Harrison - Matinee The Clause - Fake It Silvi - Possessed The Belfast Cowboys - Look at the Moon, Betty AiramFM - Alone The Rizz - Lovely Avenue THEA JI - Water Spotify playlist Support the show by signing up to be …

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Guitar Teacher roundtable with special guest Thomas Murphy 59:58

11M ago59:58

59:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss going to GIT, teaching guitar, cover bands vs tribute bands and navigating the music scene with special guest Thomas Murphy!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Lissy Taylor, The Great Leslie, Rosanne Baker Thornley, Standin' Man, Issy Winstanley, Civic Green, Jessie Young, Lewca feat. Elephant Man, Blue Nation, Velourias. 49:38

11M ago49:38

49:38

Lissy Taylor - Feel for Me Spotify Instagram The Great Leslie - Burn Me, Drown Me Spotify Instagram Rosanne Baker Thornley - Because of Me Spotify Instagram Standin' Man - All That I've Been Looking For Spotify Instagram Issy Winstanley - never have i ever Spotify Instagram Civic Green - Better The Devil You Know Spotify Instagram Jessie Young - Lo…

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Let's get to know Prog Metal! 36:36

12M ago36:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we go over what is Prog Rock and Metal, talk about the top bands and ask why it is such and important style of music!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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