Decibel Geek Podcast

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 always insightful. Chris & Aaron and their guests are passionate about the genre, and it shows in their discussions. If you're looking for a podcast that will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and trends in Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, then Decibel Geek is the show for you. Here are some of the things you can expect on Decibel Geek: - Discussion of new releases, classic albums, and everything in between - Interviews with musicians, industry insiders, and other experts on the subject - Informative, entertaining, and insightful discussions - A passion for the genre from the hosts and guests If you're a fan of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, then you need to subscribe to Decibel Geek. The show is available on all major podcast platforms. So what are you waiting for? Start listening today!

Episodes

Decibel Geek Times Week of 07.18.25 - Ep634

July 18, 2025 • 125 mins

We're back with a brand spankin' new edition of the Decibel Geek Times! Here's what Aaron's covering for us this time! Rockstar Deathdays: Remembering Jim Morrison, Arthur Kane, Jeff LaBar, and Gary Corbett. Album Anniversaries:Orchid’s final EP Sign of the Witch turns 10. KoRn’s back-to-basics KoRn III hits 15. Alice Cooper’s Dirty Diamonds and Iommi/Hughes’ Fused both turn 20.Mötley Crüe’s New Tattoo hits 25, marking Randy Cast...

Mark as Played

Geekwire Week of 07.15.25 - Ep633

July 14, 2025 • 46 mins

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Our take on BLACK SABBATH's legendary final livestream performance Aaron Camaro shares his trip to Knoxville for Faster Pussycat and The Supersuckers BUCKCHERRY announces Fall 2025 U.S. tour with MICHAEL MONROE KISS Army Storms Vegas morphs into Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas MÖTLEY C...

Mark as Played

Radio Sucks Radio Show July 2025 - Ep632

July 2, 2025 • 73 mins

The Radio Sucks Radio Show is back for July, bringing you another batch of killer rock that the mainstream continues to ignore. Chris and Aaron dig deep into their music libraries to share new discoveries, overlooked favorites, and tracks from artists still carrying the torch for guitar-driven rock. This month features selections from Smith/Kotzen, Damon Johnson, Rik Emmett, Gilby Clarke, Seven Ravens, The Karma Effect, The Southe...

Mark as Played

The Dual Threat: Guitarists Edition - Ep631

June 23, 2025 • 87 mins

This week we return with the series that celebrates those that have the gift of vocals AND chops as The Dual Threat! Excelling at an instrument is hard enough. But, to master an instrument and sing at the same time? That's another level of talent. This week we're celebrating some of our favorite singing guitarists. Some that we've teased at in the episode art come to mind immediately but there's plenty more to celebrate. We hope ...

Mark as Played

Decibel Geek Times Week of 06.20.25 - Ep630

June 20, 2025 • 120 mins

Join us for a brand edition of Decibel Geek Times! In this episode, we remember rock legends and celebrate milestone albums across the decades. We honor the lives and music of Rick Derringer, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, Brett Tuggle, and Vinnie Paul. Celebrating 15-year anniversaries from Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Jovi, Poison, and the Nativity in Black II tribute album ...

Mark as Played

Geekwire Week of 06.16.25 - Ep629

June 15, 2025 • 79 mins

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Joey Allen explains how Warrant is making a helluva lot more than 32 Pennies per night. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to steer the ship of KISS Army Storms Vegas. Nick Jonas to become the Starchild on the silver screen. Tony Iommi shares his concerns for the upcoming final Black Sabbath perfo...

Mark as Played

Beat the Geek Week - Ep628

June 9, 2025 • 80 mins

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 Brian Murphy and Travis Perrotta. Both of these guys know their rock history. Are they up for the challenge? Will they mop the floor with Chris when it comes to nerdy rock trivia? You'll have to listen to find out! Additionally, you'll get a Reverse Beat the G...

Mark as Played

Decibel Geek Times May 2025 (2nd Half) - Ep627

June 2, 2025 • 82 mins

Aaron Camaro returns this week to give you an extra edition of Decibel Geek Times! This week on Decibel Geek Times, we remember some of rock’s greatest legends on their deathdays — including Bob Kulick, Chris Cornell, David Wayne, Ray Manzarek, Nick Menza, Paul Gray, Bradley Nowell, Duane Allman, Roky Erickson, and Derek Frigo. Then we take a loud trip through time with 2025 album anniversaries, highlighting major releases turni...

Mark as Played

Decibel Geek Times Week of 05.20.25 - Ep626

May 20, 2025 • 108 mins

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a full list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some great upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're honoring this time include Ronnie James Dio, Steve Albini, Bob Marley, Neil Bogart, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Bruce Dickinson's 'Tattooed Millionaire,' S...

Mark as Played

Geekwire Week of 05.16.25 - Ep625

May 16, 2025 • 56 mins

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're chewing on this time: David Lee Roth performs Van Halen hits at the M3 Rock Festival. Reactions were mixed. We give ours. A behind-the-scenes book on This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel is set for release in September. We hope it's in Dubly. Rikki Rockett says Poison gets a strong offer for a 2026 headlin...

Mark as Played

Decibel Geek Times - Ep624

May 8, 2025 • 119 mins

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has assembled a great list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some awesome upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're remembering this time include Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Mark St. Johh, CJ Snare, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including ZZ Top's 'Fandango,' Alice Cooper's 'Flus...

Mark as Played

Geekwire Week of 05.05.25 - Ep623

May 4, 2025 • 28 mins

We're back to bring you up to speed on all the latest and greatest in the hard rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're yacking about this time! Bad Company, Soundgarden, and Outkast get the Hall of Fame treatment. We have thoughts. Sammy Hagar, despite zero acknowledgment in his book, wants Alex Van Halen to leave him alone. We have thoughts. Faster Pussycat has a full-length offering coming your way. Metallica ope...

Mark as Played

Brian Slagel Live Interview - Ep622

April 25, 2025 • 55 mins

We conclude our ROCKNPOD 2025 coverage with a bang as Decibel Geek Podcast interviews Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel! Brian Slagel is a pivotal figure in the heavy metal music scene. He founded Metal Blade Records in 1982, launching the influential Metal Massacre compilation that introduced Metallica to the world. Under his leadership, the label has signed and nurtured bands like Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and Amon Amarth,...

Mark as Played

ROCKNPOD 2025: The Interviews - Ep621

April 25, 2025 • 97 mins

We're back to deliver on some awesome content amassed at ROCKNPOD 2025 as we present The Interviews! Throughout the day at ROCKNPOD Expo, Chris & Aaron sat down for interviews with some of the event's specials guests! Up first is comedian and host of Punchlines and Backlines, Courtney Cronin! Courtney has been around for ROCKNPOD since the very beginning and the Punchlines & Backlines show continues to grow year by year. It was a...

Mark as Played

ROCKNPOD 2025 Recap - Ep620

April 23, 2025 • 85 mins

We have returned from ROCKNPOD 2025 Weekend and are ready to share our thoughts on the whole thing! As many of you know, this year’s event was run by an amazing new team—Tracy McAndrew, Kerry Gibson, and a dedicated group of volunteers who generously gave their time to make it all happen. Huge thanks to everyone involved! In this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts and memories from an unforgettable weekend. From early arrivals o...

Mark as Played

Radio Sucks April 2025 Pt II - Ep619

April 11, 2025 • 63 mins

We're back for part 2 of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! Get ready for a bunch of killer tracks! This week, Aaron is bringing you cool tracks from Tora Tora, Cold Slither, Denis Pauna, Trauma and Journey! Chris is delivering great tunes from Girish & The Chronicles, The Funeral Portrait, Lost Hearts and Zeke! It's another awesome installment to take you away from the insanity of reality. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy the Radio Sucks Rad...

Mark as Played

Radio Sucks April 2025 Pt 1 - Ep618

April 9, 2025 • 62 mins

We're back to rock your eardrums with another awesome installment of the Radio Sucks Radio Show! Get ready for a great mix of music that deserves to be heard! This week, Aaron is bringing killer cuts including a hidden gem from Cats in Boots, an ass-kicking rocker from The Southern River Band, and a gathering of bluesy greatness from Niacin! Chris is delivering ear candy including a new riff-tastic tune from The Darkness, time ma...

Mark as Played

Decibel Geek Times - Ep617

March 20, 2025 • 128 mins

We're back with another awesome issue of 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 and Industry members lost that we're remembering this time include Randy Rhoads, Andrew Wood, Bernie Torme, and more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Mountain's 'Climbing,' Black Label S...

Mark as Played

Geekwire Week of 03.18.25 - Ep616

March 17, 2025 • 68 mins

We're back to discuss all sorts of rock news (and plenty of other stuff) and this one is a doozy. Here's what we're covering this week. - Aaron's wife has a surprising new favorite band - KISS' new Off the Soundboard release and Pophouse's outreach to the KISS podcast community sparks discussion - Zakk Wylde mulls the thought of new Pantera music - Tracii Guns reflects on Jani Lane's songwriting flexibility - Everclear team up with...

Mark as Played

The Best and Worst of Slaughter - Ep615

March 10, 2025 • 89 mins

This week we take a look at the studio catalog of 90's band Slaughter. Formed in 1988 by ex Vinnie Vincent Invasion members Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum, the duo recruited guitarist Tim Kelly and drummer Blas Elias before getting to work on their 1990 debut album 'Stick it to Ya.' Riding high on the success of singles such as 'Up All Night' and 'Fly to the Angels,' the album sold well and secured the band a slot on KISS' 'Hot in t...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

The Breakfast Club

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Latino USA

Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us

Decibel Geek Podcast

Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}Decibel Geek Times Week of 07.18.25 - Ep634

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Geekwire Week of 07.15.25 - Ep633

Radio Sucks Radio Show July 2025 - Ep632

The Dual Threat: Guitarists Edition - Ep631

Decibel Geek Times Week of 06.20.25 - Ep630

Geekwire Week of 06.16.25 - Ep629

Beat the Geek Week - Ep628

Decibel Geek Times May 2025 (2nd Half) - Ep627

Decibel Geek Times Week of 05.20.25 - Ep626

Geekwire Week of 05.16.25 - Ep625

Decibel Geek Times - Ep624

Geekwire Week of 05.05.25 - Ep623

Brian Slagel Live Interview - Ep622

ROCKNPOD 2025: The Interviews - Ep621

ROCKNPOD 2025 Recap - Ep620

Radio Sucks April 2025 Pt II - Ep619

Radio Sucks April 2025 Pt 1 - Ep618

Decibel Geek Times - Ep617

Geekwire Week of 03.18.25 - Ep616

The Best and Worst of Slaughter - Ep615

Popular Podcasts

Decibel Geek Times Week of 07.18.25 - Ep634

Geekwire Week of 07.15.25 - Ep633