Headbanger's Rock Show

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about about the split between Van Halen and David Lee Roth and compare their first albums without each other: Eat 'Em and Smile vs 5150.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris review the 1980 album Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath. Two guys that do an 80s metal podcast...have never really listened to this album.  But now they have. Consensus among fans is that it's a great record.  Do they agree?  Find out....

In this episode, Joe and Chris battle out the third album from Winger and Warrant: Pull and Dog Eat Dog.  These albums were the last before the grunge/alt explosion really changed things. The bands hold true to form mostly but with that graduated 90s feel. Which band did it better? Find out in our last of a 3 part series of Winger Vs Warrant. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue the Winger vs Warrant question by battling both bands second album. Both records were released in 1990 and both had some big hits.  Do they have a "sophomore slump?"  Or....do they get better with time?  Find out...

In this episode, Joe and Chris battle two iconic hair metal albums: Winger's self-titled debut against Warrant's first album-Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinkin' Rich.  Which late 80s debut comes out on top?  Plus, the inductees for Rock's HOF are announced. Check it out here...

In this episode, Joe and Chris are joined by the legendary John Corabi to talk about his life in music.  Starting with Angora, John's first band he moved to California with, HRS chronicles his music and highlights some of their favorite songs from each era: Angora, The Scream, Crue, Union, Twenty4Seven, Voodooland, The Dead Daisies and his new solo ablum called New Day.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris battle Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry against Skid Row's debut in a collaboration celebration...of sorts.  With Sebastion Bach joining Twisted Sister for some dates, it only seems appropriate to battle the two best selling albums of each band.  Plus....Loudwire still has no idea what they're talking about.  Listen here...

In this episode, Joe and Chris are joined by Headbanger's Rock Show friend, Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister.  Recently it was announced that Sebastian Bach would take Dee Snider's place on tour with TS, now Eddie joins the show to give the audience and the hosts some insight into the merger with Bach.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about night songs.  There were many songs in the 80s with the word "night" in the title, but was there one standard bearer?  Were any of the other "night" songs better than Still of the Night by Whitesnake? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about bands who may or may not have ripped off another band by "borrowing" heavily from a part of a song. Did they do it intentionally, hoping to not get caught?  Was it a way of paying respect as a tribute of sorts?  Find out...

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the debut albums by the bands Arcade, fronted by Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, and Widowmaker, lead by Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.  Both singers, prominent in the 80s, left their respective bands to form new, 90s style rock bands.  The two albums do battle to see if one comes out definitively on top.  Plus, Loudwire sucks....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about 80s bands that did cover songs and had the nerve to put them on their albums.  Was it "nerve" or was it the right choice? Did they do a commendable job or did they muck it up?  Should they have even done the cover in the first place?  Find out...

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 waves...

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 mainstay, while NAS dissolved shortly after this record.  But...they both made a mark and Headbanger's Rock Show is going to delve into both.Plus, Megadeth announces final tour and The Crue is failing at their own declaration about making new music.  Latest episode right here....

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? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris countdown their favorite opening tracks from albums released in the 90s.  Often known as the "forgotten era" of glam rock, the early 90s had some great albums and great album openers.  Plus, whatever music news there is....

In this episdode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 albums from 80s era KISS and compare how they stack up to other Hair Metal/Hard Rock albums of the respective years they were released.  The first album is 1982s Creatures of the Night.  Big and loud and a change of pace for KISS.  The next is 1983s Lick It Up.  The make-up is off, but are KISS off and running?  Find out... Plus, a list! 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue a series in which they compare songs from the Hair Metal scene...with the same name.  Later in the episode, they put a twist on the same name song battles, comparing songs by AXE bands and songs that may be considered the Band's Title Track.  Plus, friend of the show, Ron Keel puts out a new Steeler song.  Hear it now....

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the new/old Ratt release: Reach for the Sky, and the new Motley release: Cancelled.  Then, in light of the new Crue song, they look back at the 80s catalogue to determine if The Crue had any perfect albums in the 80s (a.k.a an album with no skippers).   

In this episode, Joe and Chris start a new series that they will revisit from time to time in search of lesser known "Perfect Albums."  What makes them perfect?  And are these two in today's episode "Perfect?"  They each pick an underdog favorite from the 80s and dive into each...to find out if the other agrees that it is indeed...perfect.

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the 1987 Def Leppard album Hysteria.  It's long been known that they think it's a horrible turning point for Leppard, going from grinding rock band to melodic pop-rock band. But if they listen to it objectively, take the blinders off, will they like it any better?  Find out here...

On this episode, Joe and Chris discuss their favorite songs by Great White.  In the wake of Jack Russell's death....it seemed like a good time to finally talk Great White and their influence on the genre.  Too Bluesy?  New Favorites? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue and finalize their multi-part series in search of the best Iron Maiden album.  Previous episodes battled albums two at a time to reach the final four.  Now, they go song for song on the Debut, Piece of Mind, Powerslave and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son to determine what may just be their favorite Iron Maiden album.

In this episode, Joe and Chris go over their Top 5 Ballads from the era of Glam.  What is a "Power Ballad?"  What isn't?  And what makes them good, bad or pretty damn ugly? 

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Tesla and their 2nd and 3rd albums: The Great Radio Controversy and Psychotic Supper.  In a head-to-head battle, which album comes out on top?  Plus, could a band's 4th album ever be their best?

On this episode Joe and Chris talk about the 1995 album Subhuman Race by Skid Row.  Is it the band's attempt at grunge?  Is it an under appreciated gem or complete trash?  Or...somewhere in between?  Find out what they think and more....

In this episode, Joe and Chris renew their series in search of the best Iron Maiden Album.  This week, it's Number of the Beast vs. Piece of Mind.  This is the last battle of round 1.....Ding!

In this episode, Joe and Chris talk L.A. Guns.  A band that wasn't as big as some in the 80s but has had great material then and since.  This is a list of their Top 10 songs by L.A. Guns. Plus, what do they think about the new Crue song???

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their series, searching for the best Iron Maiden Album.  This week it's the debut Self Titled album vs Killers.  Both albums feature lead singer Paul Di'Anno and the era prior to Bruce Dickinson (aka Bruce Bruce) joining the band. 

In this episode, Joe and Chris compile a list of newly discovered and newly loved...rare hair metal songs.  Plus, bring BackBach they say.  And CJ Snare, RIP.  

In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their newest series in an effort to determine the best Iron Maiden album of all time.  In this, it's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son vs. No Prayer for the Dying.  Plus, could The X Factor and Book of Souls really be worthy of their positions in the latest Loudwire "best of" list?  

In this episode, Joe and Chris do Part 2 of "Who Did It Better? Same Name Songs." They take songs with the same name, by different artists, and battle them out.  Plus...the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame still makes them mad.

In this episode, Joe and Chris start what will be a multi-part series in search of the best Iron Maiden album.  The battle starts with Powerslave vs. Somewhere In Time.  The winning album moves on to the next round.  Check it out...