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Violent Vinyl Radio

Each week we'll talk about a different album from the 80s or 90s, focusing on Rock and all it's various flavors! Welcome to Violent Violent Radio!

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    Episode 48: Spread Eagle "Spread Eagle" (1990) Album Review

    In this episode, we explore the history and music of the band Spread Eagle, their journey through the 80s and 90s rock scene, and insights into their albums and members. Plus, fun stories and updates on their latest work. Dez, Lisa, and Dave explore the history and impact of Spread Eagle, focusing on their album and band members, Ray West, Tommi Gallo, Rob De Luca, and Paul Di Bartolo. We discuss their musical style, challenges, and resurgence in the modern era. Join us for a detailed analysis of each track, band history, and the legacy of this underrated gem.#spreadeagle #90smusic #80smusic #raywest #pauldibartolo #tommigallo #robdeluca #violentvinylradio #albumreview #musicreview #guitarhero #hairmetal #rocknroll #rockandroll #glammetal #heavymetal #music

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    Episode 47: Nirvana "Nevermind" (1991) Album Review

    In this episode, Dez, Lisa, and Dave explore the history, impact, and legacy of Nirvana's iconic album Nevermind, delving into the band's origins, recording process, and the cultural significance of their groundbreaking music. Explore the fascinating history, controversies, and cultural impact of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain in this in-depth episode. From their rise to fame to conspiracy theories surrounding his death, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of rock's most iconic bands. Can we look beyond the fact that Nirvana ushered in what many believe to be the death of hair metal?In the Should They Have Made It segment this week we feature The Peppermint Creeps!#nirvana #nevermind #thepeppermintcreeps #heavymetal #rockandroll #rocknroll #hairmetal #80smusic #90smusic #kurtcobain #davegrohl #KristNovoselic #courtneylove #foofighters #hole #grunge

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    Episode 46: The New York Dolls "One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This" (2006) Album Review

    Dez, Lisa, and Dave check out the third studio album from David Johannsen and The New York Dolls!In our Melting Pot segment we're featuring TR Glitz with their song "You Always Lie to Me". And in the Should They Have Made It segment check out The Ghosts of Lovers "Iona".

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    Episode 45: The Quireboys "A Bit of What You Fancy" (1990) Album Review

    You might know them as The London Quireboys - a little bit of the Mandela effect! This week Lisa, Dez, and Dave check out "A Bit of What You Fancy" by the Quireboys!London Quireboys, Choir Boys, glam rock, 80s rock, band history, music industry, rock legends, band lineup, album re-recordings, music evolution Rock music, Choir Boys, Spike, band history, rock legends, music industry, band dynamics, rock stories rock music, 80s bands, The Black Crowes, 90s bands, album review, London Choir Boys, Wattscore, guitar solos, music production, band lineup, song analysis

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    Episode 44: Faster Pussycat "Whipped!" (1992) Album Review

    This week Dez, Dave, and Lisa review Faster Pussycat's third studio album , "Whipped!".In the Melting Pot we're featuring Reg Bloor and her song "Viewer Discretion is not Advised". And in our Should They Have made it segment we're featuring Angels in Vain "Suicide Morning".#violentvinylradio #rocknroll #rockandroll #fasterpussycat #regbloor #angelsinvain #albumreview #80smusic #90smusic #hairmetal #heavymetal

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    Episode 43: Love/Hate "Blackout in the Red Room" (1990) Album Review

    This week we dig into Love/Hate's "Blackout in the Red Room" album from 1990. Why do you think they call it dope? You're going to find out!In our Melting Pot segment, check out Fighting Friday's "Candy Lynn"! And in the Should They Have Made It? segment we are featuring Dizzy Bitch with the song "Rock with Me"!#lovehate #blackoutintheredroom #jizzypearl #80smusic #90smusic #rockandroll #rocknroll #glammusic #hairmetal #heavymetal #grungerock #metalmusic

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    Episode 42: Hanoi Rocks "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks" (1981) Album Review

    This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez take a look at Hanoi Rock's debut album "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks". In the Melting Pot segment we feature "Blood Gospel" by the band The Unsatisfied. In the Should They Have Made It segment, we feature Tin Pan Alley including an exclusive interview with the singer Russ!

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    Episode 41: Metallica "Kill 'Em All" (1983) Album Review

    This week Lisa, Dave, and Dez check out the 1983 offering from Metallica "Kill 'Em All". In The Melting Pot segment they feature Swarm of Eyes and in the Should They Have Made It segment they check out Wildstreet!

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    Episode 40: The Ramones "Rocket to Russia" (1977) Album Review

    This week Dez, Lisa, and Dave check out The Ramones and their 1977 offering Rocket to Russia!#violentvinylradio #theramones #rockettorussia #70smusic #80smusic #90smusic #rockandroll #albumreview #musicpodcast #punkrock #hairmetal

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    Episode 39: Dokken "Back for the Attack" (1987) Album Review

    This week Dez, Lisa, and Dave really dig into Dokken's 1987 offering "Back for the Attack". The Melting Pot segment features Gene Dante and the Future Starlets. The Should They Have Made It segment features Alley Cat Scratch. #violentvinylradio #dokken #backfortheattack #dondokken #georgelynch #jeffpilson #mickbrown #dreamwarriors #nightmareonelmstreet #rockandroll #hairmetal #rocknroll #metalmusic #genedante #genedanteandthefuturestarlets #alleycatscratch

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    Episode 38: Asphalt Ballet "Pigs" (1993) Album Review

    This week Lisa, Dave, and Dez check out Asphalt Ballet's 1993 album "Pigs".Featured in our Should They Have Made It segment is The Guttercats with "Decoy Woman". In the Melting Pot segment we are featuring The Trench Dogs "Homesick Parade".#asphaltballet #pigs #violentvinylradio #musicpodcast #musicreview #80smusic #90smusic #rockmusic #rockandroll #guttercats #decoywoman #kellybundy #christinaapplegate #trenchdogs #homesickparade

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    Episode 37: Van Halen "1984" (1984) Album Review

    This week Lisa, Dave, and Dez check out Van Halen's 1984! We also feature the SUiCiDE BOMBERS "All for the Candy" in our Melting Pot AND we check out The Snowmen's "Crazy" in the Should They Have Made It ? segment!#violentvinylradio #vanhalen #1984 #heavymetal #hairmetal #rockandroll #rocknroll #davidleeroth #eddievanhalen #michaelanthony #alexvanhalen #80smusic #90smusic #70smusic

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    Episode 36: Warrant "Cherry Pie" (1990) Album Review

    Warrant's 1990 offering "Cherry Pie" is reviewed in this week's episode. Did we love it, did we hate it? You'll have to tune in to find out!#warrant #cherrypie #uncletomscabin #hairmetal #janilane #bobbibrown #stevensweet #erikturner #joeyallen #blackfoot #jerrydixon #rockandroll #rocknroll #heavymetal #80smusic #90smusic #violentvinylradio #albumreview #musicpodcast

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    Episode 35: VVR Year in Review & final Melting Pot song of 2025

    Join Dez, Dave, and Lisa as they look back on a great year for Violent Vinyl Radio! Happy Holidays to all of our listeners and we will see you next year!#violentvinylradio #musicreview #albumreview #rocknroll #rockandroll #hairmetal #glamrock #ozzyosbourne #steventyler #vinceneil #sebastianbach #motleycrue #skidrow #queen #aerosmith #ratt #stephenpearcy #taimedowne #fasterpussycat #laguns #phillewis

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    Episode 34: Mötley Crüe "Too Fast For Love" (1981) Album Review

    Dez has picked Mötley Crüe's "Too Fast For Love" this week! In our Should They Have Made It section check out The Trashcan Darling's "Peggy Sue is Dead". And in our Melting Pot? Dan Kincaid's "Without You"! Check it out as Lisa, Dez, and Dave delve into all of it in this episode with a bonus possible carbon monoxide leak!#violentvinylradio #MötleyCrüe #trashcandarlings #dankincaid #musicreview #rockandroll #rocknroll #rockmusic #metalmusic #glamrock #albumreview #nikkisixx #tommylee #vinceneil #mickmars

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    Episode 33: Kiss Ace Frehley (1978) Album Review

    This week Reviewing History's Brian Ruppert joins Dez, Lisa, and Dave to fan boy about Ace Frehley!#violentvinylradio #acefrehley #kiss #brianruppert #reviewinghistory #70smusic #80smusic #90smusic #musicreview

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    Episode 32: Kiss "Destroyer" (1976) Album Review

    In memory of Ace Frehley, Dez, Lisa, and Dave check out Kiss Destroyer this week!#violentvinylradio #80smusic #90smusic #rocknroll #rockandroll #kiss #destroyer #albumreview #musicreviewpodcast #hairmetal #heavymetal

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    Episode 31: Poison "Open Up and Say Ahh" (1988) Album Review

    Dez, Dave, and Lisa open up and say AHH to Poison this week.In the Should They Have Made It segment, we revisit Blackboard Jungle and "Generation".#poison #hairmetal #heavymetal #bretmichaels #ccdeville #rikkirocket #bobbydahl #rockandroll #openupandsayahh #albumreview #musicpodcast

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    Episode 30: Bang Tango "Psycho Cafe" (1989) Album Review

    Bang Tango is on the menu in the Psycho Cafe this week! #bangtango #psychocafe #80smusic #90smusic #heavymetal #hairmetal #glamrock #rockandroll #rockmusic #albumreview #musicpodcast

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    Episode 29: Queen "The Works" (1984)

    This week our intrepid heroes face off with Queen's "The Works" and discuss Apophis the Asteroid in the VVR After Dark segment.#violentvinylradio #albumreview #musicpodcast #80smusic #90smusic #heavymetal #hairmetal #rockandroll #queen #queentheworks #radiogaga #hammertofall #iwanttobreakfree

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    Episode 28: Vixen "Vixen" (1988) Album Review

    Dez, Lisa, and Dave check out the debut album from all female rock group Vixen!violentvinylradio #vixen #theedgeofabrokenheart #cryin #lovemademe #musicreview #albumreview #musicpodcast #80smusic #90smusic #hairmetal #heavymetal #glammetal #rocknroll #rockandroll

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    Episode 27: Junkyard "Sixes, Sevens, and Nines" (1991) Album Review

    Not content to let sleeping junkyard dogs lie, Dez returns with the second Junkyard album "Sixes, Sevens, and Nines" as an offering to review. How did Lisa and Dave like it? You'll have to listen to find out!#violentvinylradio #musicreviewpodcast #musicpodcast #albumreview #junkyardband #junkyard #sixessevensandnines #80smusic #90smusic #rockandroll #rocknroll #heavymetal #hairmetal

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    Episode 26: Twisted Sister "Stay Hungry" (1984) Album Review

    Fight the PMRC! This week the crew delves into Twisted Sister's "Stay Hungry".#violentvinylradio #musicpodcast #albumreview #twistedsister #stayhungry #hairmetal #rockandroll #rocknroll #80smusic #90smusic #deesnyder #1984

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    Episode 25: Skid Row "Slave to the Grind" (1991) Album Review

    Let's try this again. Dave, Lisa, and Dez re-recorded the review of Slave to the Grind and despite Dave's little siesta during the Ozzy tribute, we got it done.#violentvinylradio #skidrow #slavetothegrind #davethesnakesabo #rachelbolan #scottyhill #sebastianbach #robaffuso #80smusic #hairmetal #heavymetal #rockandroll #musicreview #albumreview #musicpodcast

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    Episode 24: Shotgun Messiah "Second Coming" (1991) Album Review

    Dez, Lisa, and Dave all take a look at Shotgun Messiah's album "Second Coming" from 1991!#violentvinylradio #musicpodcast #musicreviewpodcast #shotgunmessiah #secondcoming #80smusic #90smusic #hairmetal #heavymetal

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    Episdoe 23: White Zombie "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1" (1992) Album Review

    Love old exploitation movie clips sliced into rock music? Boy, do we have the album for you! Dez, Dave, and Lisa check out Rob Zombie's first band - White Zombie - and their debut album La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1.#whitezombie #robzombie #albumreview #80smusic #90smusic #violentvinylradio #musicpodcast

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    Episode 22: White Lion "Pride" (1987) Album Review

    Dez, Lisa, and Dave check out White Lion's second album from 1987 on this week's review!

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    Episode 21: Ratt "Invasion of Your Privacy" (1985) Album Review

    This week Dez, Dave, and Lisa invade your privacy while reviewing Ratt's album "Invasion of Your Privacy"!Invasion of Your Privacy is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Ratt. It was released in 1985 and featured the singles "Lay It Down", "You're in Love" and "What You Give Is What You Get".#ratt #80smusic #90smusic #hairmetal #metalmusic #albumreview #musicpodcast #violentvinylradio #gunsandroses #laguns #fasterpussycat #rockandroll #rockmusic #heavymetal #heavymetalmusic

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    Episode 20: ZZ Top Eliminator (1983) Album Review

    This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez review ZZ Top's Eliminator! #zztop #eliminator #80smusic #violentvinylradio #albumreview

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    Episode 19: L.A. Guns "Cocked and Loaded" (1989) Album Review

    This week Lisa, Dave, and Dez are cocked and loaded and ready to review this L.A. Guns album!!!

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    Episode 18: Ozzy Osbourne "The Blizzard of Oz" (1980) Album Review

    This week Dez, Lisa, and Dave dig into Ozzy Osbourne's "The Blizzard of Ozz"! They also introduce a new segment called "Should They Have Made It" when one of the panel introduces the others to a small band that never hit it big and they vote on if they should have made it to the big time.

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    Episode 17: Cinderella "Night Songs" (1986) Album Review

    This week our intrepid album reviewers check out Cinderella's "Night Songs"!#cinderella #nightsongs #80smusic #hairmetal #violentvinylradio #musicreviewpodcast

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    Episode 16: Faster Pussycat "Wake Me When It's Over" (1989) Album Review

    Lisa, Dave, and Dez check out Faster Pussycat's "Wake Me When It's Over"!#fasterpussycat #wakemewhenitsover #80smetal #hairmetal #80smusic #musicreviewpodcast

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    Episode 15: Kix "Blow My Fuse" (1988) Album Review

    Dave, Lisa, and Dez check out Kix's 1988 album "Blow My Fuse" in this episode.#kix #blowmyfuse #violentvinylradio #musicpodcast #albumreview #80shairmetal

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    Episode 14: WASP "WASP" (1984) Album Review

    Dave, Lisa, and Dez dive into WASP's first studio album, 1984's self titled "WASP"!

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    Episode 13: Pretty Boy Floyd "Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz" (1989) Album Review

    This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez check out the glam rock band Pretty Boy Floyd and their debut album Leather Boys With Electric Toyz.

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    Episode 12: Aerosmith "Permanent Vacation" (1987) Album Review

    Dez, Dave, and Lisa check out the 1987 offering by the Boston Bad Boys themselves, Aerosmith!#aerosmith #permanentvacation #80shairmetal #hairmetal #rockandroll #musicpodcast #musicreview #violentvinylradio

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    Episode 11: Extreme "Extreme" (1989) Album Review

    This week the gang check out Extreme's debut album from 1989.

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    Episode 10: Skid Row "Skid Row" (1989) Album Review

    This week Dez, Dave, and Lisa take a deep dive into Skid Row and their debut album "Skid Row"!

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    Episode 9: Kiss "Revenge" (1992) Album Review

    This week we are joined by Brian Ruppert of the podcast 'Reviewing History' to dig into Kiss's 1992 offering "Revenge"! Catch Brian here: https://reviewinghistory.bandcamp.com/ https://www.reviewinghistorypod.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@reviewinghistory

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    Episode 8: Alice Cooper "Trash" (1989) Album Review

    This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez break down Alice Cooper's "Trash" from 1989!

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    Episode 7: Fastway "Trick or Treat Soundtrack" (1986) Album Review

    Dez, Dave, and Lisa break down the Trick or Treat soundtrack by Fastway!

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    Episode 6: Type O Negative "Bloody Kisses" (1993) Album Review

    This week Dez, Lisa, and Dave review Type O Negative's "Bloody Kisses"!

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    Episode 5: Poison "Look What The Cat Dragged In" (1986) Album Review

    This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez break down Poison's "Look What The Cat Dragged In".

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    Episode 4: Whitesnake "Whitesnake" (1987) Album Review

    This week Dave, Dez, and Lisa talk about David Coverdale's Whitesnake self titled album from 1987.

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    Episode 3: Nine Inch Nails "Pretty Hate Machine" (1989)

    It's a long one folks, so strap in and listen to our breakdown of Nine Inch Nails' "Pretty Hate Machine"!

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    Episode 2: Faster Pussycat "Faster Pussycat" (1987)

    This week we are reviewing Faster Pussycat's debut self titled album.

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    Episode 1: Vain "No Respect" (1989)

    This week is the debut of "Violent Vinyl Radio"! We are breaking down Vain's debut album "No Respect"!

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    Now Introducing - Violent Vinyl Radio!

    Please check out this announcement from Dez regarding the podcast and hear the promo for Violent Vinyl Radio.

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    Episode 52: Guns N Roses "Appetite for Destruction" (1987)

    This week we review Guns and Roses "Appetite for Destruction".

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Each week we'll talk about a different album from the 80s or 90s, focusing on Rock and all it's various flavors! Welcome to Violent Violent Radio!

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