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We're finally back to cover all the latest, greatest, and strangest rock news with the first Geekwire of 2025!A lot is happening in the rock world these days and we're covering the more interesting stories. Here's what we've talking this week:- We take a moment to remember the late, great John Sykes- Kerry King had wheels of confusion- Erik Gronwall looks back to Skid Row- Jeff Beck's guitar cleans up- Doro gets the gold- Satriani and Vai unleash new band with great name- Sammy Hagar breaks hearts with new announcement- Gene Simmons expands his road trip- Zebra and Jack Douglas reunite- Lorraine Lewis reforms Femme Fatale - Joins OnlyFans- AC/DC birthplace bulldozed - with an ulterior motive?- KISS settle with Wig StylistIt's a bunch of current rock news and we look forward to sharing it with you. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 01.28.25 and SHARE with a friend!Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts familyContact Us!Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunesJoin the Facebook Fan PageFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramE-mail UsSubscribe to our Youtube channel!Support Us!Buy a T-Shirt!Donate to the show!Stream Us!Stitcher RadioSpreakerTuneInBecome a VIP Subscriber!Click HERE for more info!Comment BelowDirect Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're brat(s). And, as we do every December, the most brat thing we can do is to step out of the O3L era and count down our favorite albums of the year. 2024 has provided a treasure trove of pop culture highlights - it was a big pop girl year with a new crop of superstars. There were massive albums (in terms of sales, impact, and length) like The Tortured Poets Department, COWBOY CARTER, and Cindy Lee's Diamond Jubilee, but also records that were "short n' sweet" (literally and figuratively). There was the Kendrick v. Drake beef. Everyone had a Brat summer (well, almost everyone). And did we mention Shaboozey?!? Oh, actually, we didn't mention Shaboozey, but we wish we had...because it is kinda fun to say.It's also become O3L tradition to have someone who actually created one of the year's best albums join us for this episode, and this year is certainly no exception. This year, we welcome prolific singer/songwriter/producer Tamar Berk to join us for this discussion. Tamar has played in numerous bands in the Chicago, Portland, and San Diego scenes since the mid-90s, and in September she released her fourth solo album, Good Times for a Change. The new album is another brilliant mix of power pop hooks, '90s-leaning indie rock, and introspective songwriting. Every one of the Tamar's records has made Brett's year end Top 100 Albums list for their respective years...if that ain't a feather in your artistic cap, we don't know what is. But she's also received a rave review in Creem magazine and has made a whole lot of other year end best of lists. We guess that's cool too.Can we get a big ol' "Shaboozey" to that?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Rebel Rockers, Native Wayne chats with Nick Hexum, frontman of the iconic rock-reggae band 311. Hexum reflects on 311's journey from Omaha to global fame, crediting reggae legends like Bob Marley, The Clash, and King Tubby for inspiring their signature fusion of rock, reggae, and dancehall. He shares memories of Jamaican sound system culture, collaborations with producer Supa Dups, and crafting hits like All Mixed Up and Come Original. Hexum also dives into their latest album, Full Bloom, which blends reggae roots with modern dancehall and psychedelic sounds. Highlighting the unifying power of reggae, Hexum celebrates its global influence and 311’s ongoing mission to innovate while honoring the genre’s rich heritage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson interviews Jeff Mez, a veteran journalist with a passion for classic rock, especially Bruce Springsteen. Jeff shares his extensive background in sports and entertainment writing, recounts his personal journey with music influenced by his older brothers, and delves deep into his admiration for Springsteen's storytelling and live performances. The discussion covers memorable concerts, cherished Springsteen songs, and Jeff's contributions to writing about Bruce Springsteen's music and influence. The conversation offers insights into the communal and generational aspects of being a Springsteen fan.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:48 Jeff's Background and Career02:41 Sports Journalism Journey04:36 Musical Influences and Early Life05:58 Discovering Bruce Springsteen15:28 Writing Career and Inspirations18:08 Live Concert Experiences21:53 The Magic of Springsteen's Performances26:22 Reflections on Setlists and Performances27:56 Challenges of Aging Rock Stars29:17 Bruce Springsteen's Unique Approach to Setlists32:10 Memorable Concert Experiences33:18 Chasing the Perfect Setlist36:01 Writing About Bruce Springsteen39:11 The Emotional Connection to E Street Band46:38 The Mary Question and Final Thoughtshttps://muckrack.com/jeff-mezydlo-1https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmezydlo26/https://www.yardbarker.com/authors/jeff_mezydlo/143https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mezydlo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as we go along as we will be reading comments on future episodes. Horns UP!Facebook - InobscuriaPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say moreSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTubeFollow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — BlueskyEmail us:Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirtsStitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on StitcherSpreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneInFind it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In Episode 291 of History in Five Songs, Martin considers why Aerosmith's "Draw the Line" and other killer songs deserve their places as one of the five greatest rock songs of all time, analyzing their powerful riffs, unique production, and energetic vocal performances. Aerosmith – “Draw the Line” Status Quo – “Too Far Gone” The Grateful Dead – “France” Adrian Belew – “1967” Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Corey Spector! Corey visited the show to discuss his Jimmy Buffett tribute show, "MARGARITAS IN PARADISE"!In this conversation, we talk about what fans can expect at a Margaritas In Paradise show, how they pick the setlist, and what Jimmy’s music means to Corey. He also shares his experiences of seeing Jimmy in concert and visiting the original Margaritaville! Now Corey is also a solo performer with a career outside Margaritas in Paradise as well, so we also discuss how he got into the music business, his favorite songs to perform live, and he even shares some great stories about crossing paths with music legends like James Taylor and Max Weinberg.Learn more at https://www.coreyspector.com/ and https://tadmgmt.com/Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know Marty Friedman from Cacophony and Megadeth especially, and maybe also from his Shrapnel Records solo days. These days, life is in Japan for Marty, musically, and personally. This is a great talk about it all.Get the details on his Live Drama 2025 Tour by clicking here, so you can go see the man and his band perform his latest release, and a lot more, on this tour. We discuss it in this episode.Drama, is both energized and sublime. We learn about his sources and approach for much of the music on the album. All in all, a great visit as a follow-up to our interview with Jon Wiederhorn, about the book they wrote together, Dreaming Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1981.....music and film fans could only guess as to what the coming decade held – both in art and in the real world. If art reflects the real world, then a portmanteau film centred around a force that contains the sum of all evils seemed like a reflection of the environment the film was born into.Welcome to episode 123 of See Hear.In 1981, following on from the magazine it aligned itself with, Canadian animated film Heavy Metal was sent out into the world. Ralph Bakshi may have paved the way for this to be possible – make no mistake, this was no Disney cartoon. The stories here were filled with gore, naked flesh, fantasy and music (only some of it was heavy metal)....in other words, it was exactly what 14 year old teenage boys were clambering to watch.Usually, See Hear focuses on films that are ABOUT music or musical culture. Despite its name, Heavy Metal isn't such a film, but Kerry, Tim, our friend Paul and myself discuss why we think it is a See Hear film nevertheless. Our conversation incorporates film noir, Looney Tunes, 2001: A Space Odyssey, how a ball of green goo can influence mankind to evil, and....of course....the soundtrack....and a lot more. Not many other films feature the music of Black Sabbath, Devo, Stevie Nicks and Prendecki.Huge thanks to Paul for joining us and for his great insight and historical knowledge.If you’ve been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens.....See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com.Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcastYou can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify). You can also download from the website at https://seehearpodcast.blogspot.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever, Nevermind, A Grunge Podcast. We countdown the 25 greatest grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each episode Bakko will be joined by a special guest host to discuss that episode's album. First up we have the 1991 Melvins record Bullhead with special guest host, podcast whore and all around good guy Andy Schaal. Both Bakko and Andy come into this ep with virgin ears having never heard the Bullhead record. They go track by track and give you all the details you never knew you needed about this Melvins classic that is so good, Rolling Stone ranked it as the 25th greatest Grunge album of all time. Join us as we count our way down to number 1!About Whatever, NevermindWhatever, Nevermind is a 25 part podcast by Bakko of Cobras & Fire counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more.Whatever, Nevermind Archive:https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermindPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say moreSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTubeFollow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — BlueskyEmail us:Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirtsStitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on StitcherSpreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneInFind it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices