Decibel Geek is a weekly podcast that features discussion of all things Hard Rock & Heavy Metal from the 1960's through today. The show is hosted by Chris Czynszak & AAron Camaro, lifelong fans of the genre. Each week, Chris & AAron discuss new releases, classic albums, and everything in between. They also interview musicians, industry insiders, and other experts on the subject. Decibel Geek is a must-listen for any fan of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. The show is informative, entertaining, and a ...
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This week we return with our day-by-day recap of the recent Mountain Music Fest. This 3 day festival from the Monsters of Rock cruise organizers took place in Gatlinburg, TN. It had a great lineup of rock artists including Great White, Joan Jett, 38 Special, Tora Tora, Dangerous Toys, Tesla, and a ton more. Additionally, there was an awesome Punchl…
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We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Elvis Presl…
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We're back to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of rock with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time: - Jack Russell leaves us - Anthrax explores uncharted territory - Sammy Hagar waits for a call - Pantera goes live in MN - James Hetfield is hungry and a little short - Lemmy goes on the road - Steven Pearcy embraces t…
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The Best and Worst of 70's Black Sabbath with Ralph Viera - Ep585
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We're back for an epic episode this week as Ralph Viera of Rock & Metal Combat Podcast joins us to discuss The Best and Worst of 70's Black Sabbath! With their debut release in 1970, Black Sabbath's self-titled debut would set the music world on it's ear and help birth multiple bands and genres. In the same year, they'd release the iconic 'Paranoid…
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We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we'r…
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We're back to discuss all the wild, wonderful, and weird news stories in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time! - Joey Belladonna sets the rock media ablaze with current take - Aerosmith gets off the saddle - Wolfgang Van Halen not on David Lee Roth's X-mas card list - Zakk Wylde tells the truth about Dimebag - ACCEPT l…
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Ask Us Anything: KISS Edition - Ep582
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We're back to give you a little KISS at the end of July with a special Ask Us Anything: KISS Edition! We put out the call last week for interesting KISS-related questions and suggestions and you, the listener, came through in spades! We discuss a ton of stuff in this hour-long discussion including makeup designs for replacement members, alternate K…
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We launch a new feature this week that covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering…
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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news with the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're discussing this time: - Vinnie Vincent does the one thing he's consistent at - Mista Bone leaves the road - Osbourne vs Spears - Metallica fans continue to bet on Black - Mike Tramp couch surfs to the oldies - Kerry King …
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Radio Sucks Radio Show July 2024 - Ep579
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We're back to shove a bunch of awesome music straight through your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio show! This week, you'll get 10 great slabs of audio goodness that radio is too stupid to touch. Aaron's bringing great tracks from The Rumours, Honeymoon Suite, Powerman 5000, Corey Taylor, and X-Cops. Chris is serving up tunes from Massive Wagons, Ye…
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Geekwire - Week of 07.05.24 - Ep578
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We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: - MTV news vanishes much like the music before it - Vinnie Vincent announces another great upcoming announcement - Steve Vai wants to be in your face - Body Count promises a stunning walk on - Jimi's lady to b…
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This week we’re back for a close look at the second half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from July-December of 1983. News stories covered include The Rolling Stones hitting pay dirt, a near-catastrophic Russian attack thwarted, a funeral for thousands o…
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This week we're taking a close look at the first half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from January-June of 1983. News stories covered include a volcano eruption, the emergence of HIV/AIDS, and Sally Ride's trip into space. News in the rock world include…
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We're back to discuss all the weird, wonderful, and ridiculous in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're gabbing about this time: Dave 'Snake' Sabo of Skid Row is not a fan of redundancy Sebastian Bach is a fan of hypotheticals Skid Row fans are fans of Lzzy Hale Tony Iommi thinks he can produce a miracle K.K. Downing likes big bucks Jon B…
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We're back this time to present 3 rounds of the greatest music game show of them all with Beat the Geek Week! In this edition, the Geek (Chris) will take on challenges from Joseph Kay (Play That Rock n Roll Podcast) and returning guest and friend of the show Andy Connors. Both of these guys bring a ton of music knowledge. Are they up for the challe…
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Geekwire - Week of 05.09.24 - Ep573
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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news from world of rock with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this week: Motley Crue drops a new song and Vince Neil falls off a stage The Bulletboys want to do business with you Lemmy returns home Kerry King is not a promotions guy Gene Simmons gets the Led out Matt Cameron received …
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The Best & Worst of Aerosmith 1993-2012 - Ep572
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We're back this week to examine an era for a classic band that resulted in huge sales but possible long-term damage as we consider The Best & Worst of Aerosmith 1993-2012. Coming off the heels of back-to-back successes 'Permanent Vacation' and 'Pump,' Aerosmith was riding high. Those two albums opted to inject a more commercial flavor to their soun…
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Geekwire - Week of 04.18.24 - Ep571
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We're back to discuss the good, bad, ugly, and weird in the world of rock n' roll with a brand new edition of Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time: - Firehouse mourns the loss of singer C.J. Snare - Nikki Sixx gets sarcastic; people are dumb - Rudolf Schenker might be as crazy as his brother - Bruce Dickinson does shift work - S…
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Radio Sucks Radio Show April 2024 - Ep570
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We're back to drill a bunch of awesome music into your ears with the latest edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! You won't hear the same tired hits that radio focuses on. Instead, you're getting a bunch of great songs from artists newer and older. Here's a look at what we're spinning this time: Chris has new tunes from Tuk Smith and the Restless …
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We're back to discuss all the weird,wild, wonderful, and ridiculous news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time! - Skid Row playing musical chairs once again and Bach wanting to be picked - Wolf Hoffman finding inspiration from artificial places - Mudvayne's Chad Gray gives his take on Motley Crue - Ace Frehley claims…
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Conversation with Ace Frehley - Ep568
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We return this week with a conversation with the one and only Ace Frehley! With the recent chart success of his latest solo album '10,000 Volts,' Ace is doing the podcast rounds and we wanted to hop on board ourselves. With our long-running fandom of KISS, this was an entertaining talk that we're excited to share with you. In this discussion Ace sh…
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We're back to turn you on to 10 great artists that are flying the flag for rock n' roll with a new edition of Fresh Blood! This time, Chris brings great tracks from Wings of Steel, Blazing Rust, Anchor Lane, The Lightbringer of Sweden, and Nitrate! Aaron presents awesome tracks from Whiskey Scenario, Creeper, Jayler, Hatezero, and Riverghost! There…
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We're back with all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time! GENE SIMMONS goes boxless for less ROB HALFORD hints at release of the twin turbo WEDNESDAY 13 going back to his roots for his next album Ex-SLIPKNOT drummer JAY WEINBERG wants a Pepsi KORN announces 30th-anni…
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Metal Shop Memories with Charlie Kendall - Ep565
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This week radio legend Charlie Kendall joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of Metal Shop! From 1984-1995, broadcast superstar Kendall was a driving force of the metal revolution as he hosted this iconic program on over 250 stations. Metalshop was to rock radio what Headbanger’s Ball was to television. Now, he’s joined forces with KRFK…
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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week: AC/DC announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour Alex Van Halen's Autobiography 'Brothers' due in October Poison Will 'one million percent' tour again, says Bret Michaels Bret Michaels On 'Parti-Gras 2.0…
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The Best & Worst of Warrant - Ep563
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We're back this week to discuss a band that experienced highs, lows, and tragedy throughout their career as we pick The Best & Worst of Warrant. Warrant, formed in Hollywood in 1984, would go through changes in their early years that would lead to recruiting then-Plain Jane members Jani Lane and Steven Sweet into the band. A false start under Princ…
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We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in rock with another edition of Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time! Ozzy Osbourne's West Hollywood condo available for $9,500 rent. Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell nearing completion of long-awaited book. Mick Mars hints at potential release of unreleased song w…
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We're back this week with our long-awaited Best of 2023 episode and there's a lot for you to wrap your ears around. In a time that many seem all-too-thrilled to declare the death of a genre, there was an increasing number of great albums and songs released in 2023. Plenty of new material from veteran artists was released in 2023 including albums by…
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We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news from the rock world with Geekwire! This week's a doozy so strap in! BRUCE KULICK Says KISS Did Not Honor And Respect 'Kisstory' At Final Concert PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN Is Not Interested In Leading New Version Of KISS ACE FREHLEY To Work On 'Origins Vol. 3' After Release Of '10,000 Volt…
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As we finish preparations for our Best of 2023 episode, this week we bring you the best in rock trivia with Beat the Geek Week! If you are unfamiliar with Beat the Geek, it's the game show that goes to 11! Aaron Camaro brings the knowledge and personality of a master host. This time, Chris goes up against our friends Al Horta (Blackspinner's Circle…
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We're back to finish off 2023 with all the relevant rock news with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this time! First KISS Avatar Show Scheduled for 2027 Ace Frehley Believes He Will Get Paid for Use of 'Spaceman' Makeup in KISS Avatars KISS Nearly Launched an NBC Cartoon in 1979 Ugly Kid Joe Bassist Cordell Crockett in Praise of Micha…
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We're back to give you a Rock n Roll party for your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio Show! We've got ten awesome songs by ten awesome artists for you today; none of which you'll hear on the radio. Aaron's bringing great tracks for you from Lost Circus, Jetboy, Ugly Kid Joe, Dizzy Lane, and Stevie Rachelle. It's an awesome mix of classic and new rock…
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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're talking about this time! KISS: New era, plans to continue as avatars. Dee Snider: KISS farewell tour, says they're done when they see the bodies in the coffins. Puddle of Mudd: Wes Scantlin considering country record. Wolfgang V…
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This week we look back to a time when the music industry was, mostly, run through a handful of record labels. With big money to be made, record companies such as Capitol, Epic, Columbia, and Atlantic wielded a lot of power. Buyouts were happening such as in the case of Polygram acquiring Casablanca Records which would result in a very in-flux KISS …
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With this week marking the end of KISS as a touring entity, we thought we'd serve up a Torpedo Dudes 4 All! This is Decibel Geek's KISS-exclusive podcast and there's plenty to discuss! KISS recently had to cancel shows in Ottawa, Toronto, and Knoxville due to Paul Stanley contracting the flu. The band got back on track for Indianapolis and is movin…
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We're back to discuss all the latest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week: A Kurt Cobain cigarette pack is going up for auction. Sammy Hagar invites David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to join him on his 2024 tour. Gene Simmons is "sad and angry" about Ace Frehley and Peter Criss' absence from Kis…
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It's been a long time but we're backed to serve up some great, loud goodness with the Radio Sucks Radio Show! This week Aaron is bringing great tracks from Marvelous 3, Spirit Adrift, Andy Taylor, Chris Catalyst, and The Coyote Stylite. Additionally, we discuss the recent Marvelous 3 reunion shows and potential future plans. Chris is sharing cool t…
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We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're covering this time: JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says MIKE PORTNOY Didn't Tell Him He Was Rejoining DREAM THEATER: 'I'm Pissed Off At' Him L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Was 'Very Shocked' To Hear About STEVE RILEY's Passing: 'We Were Never…
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Shootin' the Breeze with Dawn of the Rising - Ep550
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This week Aaron hangs out with Ray and Iggy from Dawn of the Rising during their recent trip to Nashville. The guys were in town to attend the Josie Awards at The Grand Ole Opry where they were nominated for Rock Group of the Year. Chris was attending to an family matter at the time but Aaron got to sit down with the guys to talk about numerous top…
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We're back with the latest, greatest, and weirdest in rock and metal news with Geekwire! Here are the stories we're covering this week! Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne have an assisted-suicide pact. Some serious drama in the Pretty Boy Floyd camp (yes, there is one). Roger Waters yelled at an audience at a recent concert. Pantera's "Vulgar Displa…
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We're back with a new edition of Brushes With Greatness! This time, our friend bassist Rik Fox (Steeler/Freakshow) joins us to share some of his run-ins with the famous/infamous. If you didn't already know, Rik was a part of the 1970's New York rock scene as well as the 80's Sunset Strip heyday. Additionally, time spent working in the film industry…
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We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and weirdest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're covering this week: Live Nation ends artist merchandise cuts at clubs around the country. Steve Brown says Trixter will "never" reunite with Mark "Gus" Scott. Ace Frehley completes mixing eight songs for his next solo a…
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We're back to serve you up a special slab of great new rock and metal tunes from killer new artists with Fresh Blood! In this edition, Chris is delivering great tracks from The Sunset Drip, Iron Void, Midnight Vice, The Lazys, and Samarkind. All five tracks are killer and run the gamut of the genres. Aaron's bringing you excellent new tracks from S…
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We're back with another look at the weird, wild, and wonderful world of rock with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're focusing on this week! Nuno Bettencourt says Extreme had three albums' worth of material to choose from for their new album, Six. Steven Tyler has sustained vocal cord damage and Aerosmith has postponed several shows on the…
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The Best & Worst of Led Zeppelin Part 2 (1974-1982) - Ep544
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We're back to discuss the second half of the Led Zeppelin discography as we pick our Best & Worst tracks from each album. Led Zeppelin's career from 1974-1982 was a period of great success, with the band releasing some of their most iconic albums, including Physical Graffiti, Presence, and In Through the Out Door. They also toured extensively durin…
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We're back to discuss all the weird, wild, and wonderful stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at the stories we're covering. Ronnie Younkins will perform with KIX at their final concert. Metallica now holds the highest single-show attendance record at SoFi Stadium. Sebastian Bach thinks "American Idol"-style shows are terrible. …
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It's time to get our rock trivia on with another edition of Beat the Geek Week! This is the game show that goes to eleven and this week is no exception as we've got THREE rounds of the game for you! In round one, Chris takes on Decibel Geek listener Steve Szelepski as Aaron dishes out brainbusting questions. In round two, you'll get a Reverse Round…
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We're back to cover all the latest in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're talking about this week! Dee Snider blasted bands who wait too long to retire, saying that they often lose their passion and energy for performing. Glenn Hughes, who was once considered for the lead singer position in Van Halen, talked about hi…
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July may be over but KISSmas isn't as we time travel to another dimension with Alternate KISStory. Imagine, if you will, KISStory playing out differently. Imagine that certain albums were never released. Imagine the original band splitting up at a different time; and the subsequent solo efforts. Imagine certain replacement members never entering th…
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We're back to talk all the latest and weirdest in the rock world with Geekwire for the week of 08.02.23! Here's a look at the stories we're covering this week. Nuno Bettencourt apologizes to Richard Fortus: "I need to keep my f***ing mouth shut." Phil Lewis takes a swipe at Nikki Sixx. Nikki Sixx: There will be no setlist changes for Mötley Crüe's …
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