Headbanger’s Rock Show

In this episode, Joe and Chris find gems amongst the piles of rubbish.  Are there bad albums that have at least one good song?  Let's find out....  Plus, what in the hell is wrong with G n' R?  

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Judas Priest from the 80s.  And in some of it, only Joe talks, thanks to computer glitches..  Which songs make the Top 10?  Will it be all Hits for Hits 51?  Find out here...

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about and debate the debut albums by Slaughter and Firehouse.  Both released in 1990, both with big hits throughout...which one is ultimately better?  Plus, a quick new music review of Mick Mars' new single as well a Judas Priest's new song.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the songs that they're embarrassed to say that they love.  They put their man-cards at risk and their reputations on the line to bring some parody to the Rock Show.

In this Episode, Joe and Chris talk about....Shout At The Devil.  And some other interesting things. 

In this Episode, Joe and Chris countdown their top 10 songs of Motley Crue that were released after the 1989 album Dr. Feelgood.  That includes four studio albums and a bunch of singles released on various "Greatest Hits" albums.   Plus...the term "hair metal" is ok.  Not to worry about it.  

In this episode, Chris is in for the Motley Crue Top 20 from the 80s albums.  They discuss what songs they think are best and why.   Plus, Vince Neil's top 5 album list...and it doesn't piss Chris off.  

How about we talk about songs with very similar titles?  Then pit them against each other.  Ok...sounds good.  In this episode, that's what Joe and Chris do.  Plus they talk Megadeth, Black Spiders and Pee Wee Herman. Tune in....

In this episode, Joe and Chris compare two 1985 released albums: KISS Asylum and AC/DC Fly on the Wall.  They talk about the parallels between the albums and the bands at the time and then go track by track to find out which album is on top.  Plus, somebody needs to do a proper Motley Crue list....someday. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris pit songs with the same name against each other.  Who did it better?  As well, in an effort to find a list to piss Chris off with, Joe finds a list that pisses him off.  Plus Nickelback is better than Snow.... Take a listen!

In this episode, Joe and Chris pit two heavy hitters against one another.  Scorpions "Love at First Sting"  vs. Judas Priest's "Defenders of the Faith."  Both albums released in 1984, the 9th studio album for each band and both with 9 songs.  An epic battle ensues.  Plus...Does GnR have any underrated songs?  Find out....

In this episode, Joe and Chris host a White Fight.  White Lion vs Whitesnake.  It's the 1987 release battle of Pride by White Lion vs the self titled Whitesnake album.  Joe finally gets White Lion involved in the show as more than just a punchline.  And Chris shocks himself, Joe and the world.  Is White Lion legit or still a punchline?  Find out....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about their favorite back to back albums from the decade of glitz and glam.  Which bands had really strong sequential albums?  And which didn't?  Plus, Trixter makes an appearance and so does a list that doesn't piss Chris off.  Two firsts?  Listen and check it out.....

In this episode, Joe and Chris put the finishing touches on their perfect 80s Rock album.  Song 10.  See how their album finishes and how it fits with the entirety of their faux rock album.  Plus....Metallica hasn't gotten any better.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris discuss Joe's top 10 Van Halen songs.  It's an impromptu episode with a special appearance from a dear listener.  He flew 3000 miles just to be on the show.  That's diehard.  Plus he's a VH mega fan to boot.  How does Joe do on his top 10?  Hurumph  or Hangman?  Find out....

In this episode, Joe and Chris rank their top 10 Ratt songs.  They also discuss soapboxes.  It's a dynamic episode..things can change on a moments notice.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris veer off the normal path and talk about the 80s Rap music explosion and how it affected (interrupted) their metal minds for a minute.  And as usual, there's a list. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue the series Making the Perfect 80s Rock Album with their 2nd to last pick at track #9.  Who has the better track 9?  Is the Rock and Roll HOF just the Music HOF or does it just suck?  Find out.....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Poison.   Quintessential 80s glam band or just a bunch of poser-pussies?  Top 10 Poison songs according to The Headbanger's Rock Show.   

In this episode, Joe and Chris take on the other 3 of the Big 5 of Hair Metal: Quiet Riot's Metal Health, Def Leppard's Pyromania and Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry.  Plus....you knew they would.....talk about Rolling Stone's top 200 singers list.  Is it a barf fest?  Yeah probably....

In this episode, Joe and Chris get closer to concluding their 10 part series of Making the Perfect 80s Rock Album.  They sift through the back sides of some of their favorite albums to find their song 8.  Ballad, deep cut, mega hit?  Find out.... 

In this episode, Joe and Chris rank their favorite Aerosmith songs from their 2 most prominent decades: 1970s and 1980s.  And alas....they'll figure out which decade was the better one, musically, for the band.  Plus a short listen to the highly anticipated new Winery Dogs album.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the year 1990 and what glam bands had good albums and what else was changing in the scene.  Plus, a review of the new Metallica song.  

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 Nickelback is BACK!!

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.

In this episode, Chris and Joe start a ten part series of choosing songs by sequence in an attempt to make the perfect 80s album.  In keeping with numbers, they start with song 1s.  Listen as they whittle down their favorite lead off songs to start off their perfect 80s album.

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about 2nd albums.  It should make sense that a band's second album is better than the 1st, right?  Not so fast...this one was harder than you'd think.  Rock talk and music, as always, is the way the show goes.

In this episode, Chris and Joe talk about the Stadium Tour that hasn't happened yet featuring Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison.  In typical fashion, they create a list: songs they'd like to hear on this tour...but probably won't.  In other words, pick the deep cuts.  They also review the new songs by Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses, and they don't hold back.