Headbanger's Rock Show
A rock n' roll podcast with 80s rock as the backbone....
Episodes
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band W.A.S.P. and the influence they had on 80s metal, as well as review the first four albums, all released in the 80s. Starting with the 1984 debut self-titled through the 1989 release "The Headless Children." Plus, a little GnR talk about the two new songs they released late last year.
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about songs with the word "Rock" in the title. For many metal bands of the 80s, a song with Rock in the title was practically mandatory. Now, the Headbanger's Rock Show battles some Rock songs out, pitting some of the lesser known bands and their Rock songs against each other. That means Joe and Chris will disagree on all of them, right? Plus, a little band called Q5 makes big w...
In this episode, Joe and Chris battle Motley Crue's Theatre of Pain album against Ratt's Dancing Undercover. This is the 3rd full length studio album for both bands and albums that tend to get equal amounts of critical reviews. Plus, a couple of lists that are sure to piss Chris off.
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about bands who have song titles the same as the band name...Band Jr.'s? Why do they do it and who did it best? Plus, some new/old glam rock music comes out and RRHOF is still pathetic....
In this episode, Joe and Chris dive deep into the first two Twisted Sister albums: Under the Blade & You Can't Stop Rock n' Roll. Are they early, raw-energy gems or just early TS? Find out as they compare the two albums against one another and ultimately against Stay Hungry. Plus a new song by Vain. Listen here...
In this episode, Joe and Chris review the 1991 debut release by Tuff called What Comes Around Goes Around. They go track by track and revisit what was one of a dying breed of Glam Rock albums to debut in the 90s. Plus is Rush, Rush without Neil? Listen here...
In this episode, Joe and Chris explore some female fronted bands of the 80s. After a few weeks of digging into some new material, they have found music worthy of praise and worthy of sharing. This episode will highlight the Girl Rockers of the 80s! Plus some Twisted Sister and Motley Crue news....
In this episode, Joe and Chris take a look at two albums that came onto the scene in a time when watered down Alternative Rock was killing the airwaves. Released just a month apart in 1999, Buckcherry and New American Shame released self-titled records that blew up the sappy, alt sound that was prevalent throughout the latter half of the decade.
The bands ultimately went in opposite directions, with Buckcherry becoming a rock mai...
In this episode, Joe and Chris pay tribute to Ozzy by picking their favorite songs from his solo career. Plus, the best Hair Metal debuts? Listen here....
In this episode, Joe and Chris resume a long standing series of comparing 80s rock songs with the same title. There is some really "Rare Hair" that gets some good attention in this episode.
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue the journey to Hairy Atoll and bring with them their Desert, or Deserted, Island records. Plus Ozzy's farewell and Skid Row needs to get over themselves...
In this episode, Joe and Chris debate whether the phrase should be "Desert Island" or "Deserted Island." And then they pick the albums they'd bring along if marooned on an uninhabited island somewhere in the vast oceans....
In this episode, Joe and Chris divulge their Top 10 Metallica songs from their four 80s albums. Are those the only "good" Metallica albums? Plus, a list that pisses Chris off yet again....
In this episode, Joe and Chris pit the princes of darkness against one another in their third straight "Album Clash" episode. Can they think of any other topics? This week it's Ozzy's: No Rest for the Wicked up against Dio's: Dream Evil; 1988 and 1987 respectively. 9 songs...gotta be a winner.
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Axemen.... Former KISS Axes to be precise. Two former KISS guitarists, Ace Frehley and Vinnie Vincent, both had solo releases in the 80s. The match today is their second albums: Vinnie Vincent Invasion's "All Systems Go" vs. Ace Frehley's "Trouble Walkin'."
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 great albums from the year 1985... Kix: Midnite Dynamite and Dokken: Under Lock and Key. The two albums do battle in a head to head clash. Plus, the Rock n' Roll HOF nominees are out, and they piss Chris off a bit. Latest episode, right here....
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Bon Jovi. Yes. You read that right. Chris is forced to make what he assumes will be his own Piss Chris Off List. He hates Bon Jovi....or so he thinks. Plus, did the Crue really rip off something so blatant? Hear it now...
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series in which they compare 80s KISS albums against other rock albums of the year they were released. In other words, how did KISS fare against the rock competition in the 80s? Plus, a hair metal/not hair metal list that doesn't necessarily piss Chris off. Listen here....
This episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Cinderella. They review each of the 4 albums and talk about the legacy Cinderella had on the 80s glam scene. Bonus episode...because they never know when they'll be back. Listen now...
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series of judging 80s KISS against the rest of the Glam Metal and Hard Rock scene of the decade. This time it's Animalize vs 1984 and Asylum vs 1985. How do they stack up against the toughest competition?
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