We're back for another edition of Geekwire! Here's what we're discussing this week:

• We read between the lines of Roger’s recent comments to break down whether Queen + Adam Lambert has quietly run its course and what it signals for the band's touring future. 
• We react to the recent news of Ian Hill retiring as the longest running member of Judas Priest, his replacement, and his athleticism.
• Mike Love of the Beach Boys appeared very frail at their recent performance in Nashville. We react to it as well as bandleader John Stamos’ (yes, uncle Jesse) comments on the situation.
• Aerosmith is headlining a stacked lineup of “friends” for a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl. We look over the lineup and react.
• We take a quick look at the Record Store Day releases and discuss the recent rise in CD sales.
• The Dead Daisies have tapped Kelly Hansen as their new front man. We discuss him getting the sweetest gig in the business these days.
• Quiet Riot has captured the rock world with new lead singer John Torra. We give our thoughts on the situation and what it could mean for the band’s future.
• Metallica wowed Vegas audiences at the premiere of their Life Burns Faster residency at The Sphere. Some incredible visuals.
• If you’re a High Roller rock/gear collector, you can own a piece of Rick Nielsen history in a current auction. We go over some of the more interesting items.
• Primer 55 made a surprise appearance on TNA wrestling on their tour stop in San Antonio and our friend and awesome photographer Voltage Junkie was right in the middle of things.
• The guys over at Hair Metal Chaos make some predictions on the 2027 concert season that may include a Poison return and the unveiling of a new singer for Skid Row. We give our thoughts. .
• Zinny Zan, while discussing his new Zan/Cody project, dropped a bombshell involving a new Tim Skold/Harry K. Cody Shotgun Messiah album. What could lie ahead?

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This week's Decibel Geek podcast is back with a mega-episode of the DBG Times. There’s a ton of great music and artists to cover so get comfortable and enjoy!

In our recent coverage, we took time to pay tribute to the rock stars we've lost, honoring legends like Frank Beard, Angry Anderson, Cronos, and Sass Jordan among others. Their contributions left their mark on music, and we continue to remember their lasting legacies.

August kicked off with a massive slate of heavy-hitting releases across the hard rock and metal landscape. Highlights from the month include new records from Billy Morrison, Marilyn Manson, Show N Tell, Saliva, Rebels Opera, The Cramps, Mob Rules, Tokyo Blade, Weezer, Speed Stroke, Airbourne, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mastodon, Prince, Russian Circles, L.A. Priest, and Stanley Simmons.

September kept the momentum going strong with an incredible array of album drops. Fans were treated to new music from Accept, Audrey Horne, Melissa Auf Der Mar, Ricky Warwick, Stabbing Westward, Green Lung, Tygers of Pan Tang, Anthrax, Gary John Barden, Kai Hansen, Nonpoint, Kissin’ Dynamite, Plush, Roger Taylor, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Europe, Paul Laine, Night Laser, Watcher, and Stryper.

October rounds out the fall schedule with a formidable lineup of heavy releases and anticipated returns. The month features new offerings from Butcher Babies, Sponge, Haunt, Rebel Rose, Graveyard, Greta Van Fleet, Pitbull, Kid Rock, Forbidden, Tony Iommi, Ministry, Nickelback, Jason Bieler, Mötley Crüe, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rattlesnakes.

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Beat the Geek is back! In this edition, we have three action-packed rounds of trivia and rock chat:

Round 1: Chris vs. Ray Coon (Dawn of the Rising)

Round 2: Aaron vs. Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., Steeler, Sin)

Round 3: Chris vs. Richie Rivera (Janet Gardner band)

Along with the competition, we get updates on Ray’s Josie Independent Music Award nomination, Rik’s upcoming re-releases, and Richie’s solo album and tour plans.

Did Chris live up to his status or did Ray mop the floor with him? Can Aaron defeat the encyclopedic musical knowledge of Rik Fox? Will Richie give Chris the slapdown in his round?

You’ll have to listen to find out!

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It’s time to crank up another batch of new and emerging rock on Fresh Blood!

This week, we’re bringing ten artists to the table that we think deserve your attention. Chris brings L.A. Cobra, Confess, Duskwood, Electric Hydra, and Starbenders, while Aaron counters with Sludge Mother, Century, Mirador, The Violent Hour, and Rebels Opera.

As always, the goal of Fresh Blood is simple: turn you on to bands you may not know yet and give you something new to add to your rotation.

Check out Fresh Blood – Ep682 and let us know which artists caught your ear!

Decibel Geek is always looking for the next great band. If you’ve got something we need to hear, mention it in the comments!

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Chris Picks:
L.A. Cobra
Confess
Duskwood
Electric Hydra
Starbenders

Aaron Picks:
Sludge Mother
Century
Mirador
The Violent Hour
Rebels Opera

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Geekwire Ep. 681 brings the noise with a quick-hit look at hard rock headlines, tour disruptions, and blunt rock-star admissions.
Here is what is packed into this episode:

• Quiet Riot Rumors: Andrew Freeman and Roy Cathey chime in on their potential involvement with the singer slot.
• Residency Delay: The Scorpions hit pause on their 2026 Las Vegas run.
• Setting the Record Straight: John Corabi addresses his latest exit from The Dead Daisies.
• GWAR Goes Digital: The band makes their way into Mutant Football League 2.
• Honest Reflections: Rikki Rockett admits Poison's Hollyweird isn't their best work.
• Court Injuries: Dee Snider breaks his shoulder playing basketball with his kids.
• Fresh Music: Tommy Thayer (KISS) and Dan Reed launch Shogun Mojo with "Under The Gun."
• Tour Bus Scare: Buckcherry members escape unharmed after a highway crash in South Carolina.
• Legal Drama: Static-X sues over unauthorized film footage.
• Bonus Tracks: The wild story behind Journey guest singer Hugo Valenti, plus Bad Wolves' newly released cover of Dolly Parton’s "Jolene."

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The Decibel Geek crew headed to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for three days of loud music, great people, and unforgettable moments at the Mountain Music Festival—and we’re bringing the whole experience home in this supersized episode!

In Episode 680 – Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain, we recap an incredible weekend filled with killer performances, stacked lineups, memorable setlists, and plenty of surprises. We share which bands blew us away, the people we connected and reconnected with, and what makes this community of rock fans so special.

More than anything, the Mountain Music Festival felt like a gathering of friends brought together by the music we love. Huge congratulations and thanks go to Larry Morand, April Lee, and the entire Mountain Music Fest team for building such an awesome weekend and making everyone feel welcome.

We also have to give a special shout-out to Mooger Fooger and all the wives—Aaron’s, Mooger’s, and Chris’s—for being part of the adventure and making the weekend even more fun.

Music wasn’t the only entertainment happening during the festival. The Punchlines and Backlines comedy shows ran throughout the week, and we made it into Saturday’s show, which included Jason McMaster stepping up to perform comedy. Yes, you read that correctly—and you’ll hear all about it.

After the main recap, we have bonus material recorded Saturday during the festival. Aaron goes through his recent CD purchases, we share our thoughts on the weekend up to that point, and turn the conversation toward a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion about Decibel Geek itself.

Finally, we close the episode with Geek on the Street, as we wander around the festival asking attendees a series of completely ridiculous rock-related questions. The answers are unpredictable, hilarious, and further proof that rock fans are the best people to hang out with.

Altogether, it’s nearly three hours of Mountain Music Festival coverage packed with music talk, festival stories, comedy, community, CD collecting, questionable street interviews, and everything else that happens when Decibel Geek takes over Gatlinburg.

Turn it up and join us as Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain!

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The Mountain Music Festival 2026 is almost here, and this week we're breaking out the map, studying the schedule, and figuring out exactly how we're going to tackle three days of rock and roll in Gatlinburg!

In this episode, Chris and Aaron map out The Mountain, running through the entire three-day festival schedule and sharing the bands and performances we're most looking forward to seeing.

With multiple stages running throughout the weekend, there are plenty of tough decisions to make. We break down the biggest overlaps, which acts are playing more than once, and how those second sets might help us avoid sacrificing one band for another.

We also discuss Punchlines and Backlines, the comedy shows taking place on multiple nights during festival week featuring comedians and familiar faces from the rock world. Between the bands, comedy, clinics, late-night activities, and everything else happening around the event, there's going to be a lot to keep up with.

And we're not just coming to watch.

Decibel Geek will be roaming The Mountain all weekend recording video and audio, talking with fans, capturing some man-on-the-street insanity, and gathering plenty of material to bring back to the show and our social channels.

Whether you're joining us in Gatlinburg or following along from home, this episode is your preview of what promises to be a very busy weekend.

Who are the must-see bands? Where are the toughest schedule conflicts? And exactly how much rock and roll can two aging podcasters cram into three days?

We're about to find out.

Decibel Geek Maps Out The Mountain — check it out and we'll see you in Gatlinburg!

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We’re back with another edition of Geekwire, bringing you the latest, greatest, and dumbest rock and metal news from around the world!

This time around, we’re talking about the reported circumstances surrounding Sid Wilson’s exit from Slipknot, while members of Cinderella sound increasingly open to the idea of getting the band back on the road; but which ones?

Also, Nikki Sixx addresses the allegations of Mötley Crüe’s use of backing tracks and pushes back on criticism of the band’s live performances, Phil Lewis discusses the surprising new look that has him feeling liberated, and Theory of a Deadman’s Tyler Connolly explains where the shortened “Theory” name actually came from.

Elsewhere, Geoff Tate apparently has his sights set on sharpening his skills in the kitchen, Glenn Hughes announces his retirement from touring and live performances, and Blackie Lawless shares a message of support for former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes.

Plus, John 5 recruits Wednesday 13 for The Creatures in 2027, Michael Sweet reveals a major change to the guitar lineup on Stryper’s upcoming Throne of Thorns album, and Motörhead enters the world of immersive entertainment with a new KnuckleBonz360 partnership.

We’ve got opinions, reactions, tangents, and probably a few arguments along the way.

It’s all happening on the latest Geekwire from the Decibel Geek Podcast.

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We’re back with another edition of the Radio Sucks Radio Show, serving up ten tracks you probably won’t hear during your average afternoon of corporate radio repetition.

Chris has five killer cuts from Lost Circus, Blacktop Mojo, Audrey Horne, John Diva and the Rockets of Love, and Speed Stroke.

Aaron digs into the archives with selections from Rose Tattoo, Quiet Riot, Jackyl, Tom Keifer, and David Lee Roth.

It’s another mix of brand-new music, overlooked album tracks, deep cuts, and songs deserving a bigger audience. Which picks hit the hardest? Which ones have been hiding in plain sight? You’ll have to listen and find out.

We’ll also be at The Mountain Music Fest, happening August 21–23, 2026, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Come hang out with us for a full weekend of rock in the Smoky Mountains.

Get tickets and festival information here

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We’re back with another edition of DBG Times, covering the rockers we lost, milestone album anniversaries, and a packed slate of new releases.

In Rockstar Deathdays, we remember Jim Morrison, Jeff LaBar, Gary Corbett, Dick Wagner, Wayne Charvel, Jennifer Finch, and the legendary Ozzy Osbourne.

This month’s album anniversaries cover an enormous range of rock history. We look back at Heart’s Beautiful Broken, Billy Talent’s Afraid of Heights, the hard-rock detour of Chrome Division, and the long-awaited New York Dolls comeback album One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This.

We also revisit Judas Priest’s controversial Ripper Owens era with Demolition, the internal turmoil surrounding the Black Crowes’ Three Snakes and One Charm, and Alice Cooper’s star-studded Hey Stoopid.

Other anniversaries include the killer Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey soundtrack, David Lee Roth’s supergroup debut Eat ’Em and Smile, Motörhead’s Orgasmatron, Def Leppard’s breakthrough-building High ’n’ Dry, the Ramones’ conflicted Pleasant Dreams, Funkadelic’s dark and groundbreaking Maggot Brain, and the heavy Welsh debut from Budgie.

We wrap things up with July’s new releases, including fresh music from Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones, Smoking Snakes, Tesla, Coven Japan, Zan/Cody, Five Finger Death Punch, and Sinner’s twenty-first and final studio album.

It’s another trip through rock history, loaded with stories, arguments, memories, and plenty of albums worth revisiting.

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This week’s Geekwire is packed with rock news, controversy, tour trouble, and some genuinely cool developments.

We discuss the cancellation of an Australian Ace Frehley tribute tour amid mounting issues surrounding Silverback Touring and promoter Danny Bazzi. We also cover stolen Accept gear, Megadeth’s last-minute Lisbon cancellation, and the fan reaction that followed.

In KISS news, a classic 1976 Anaheim concert is finally getting an official live release. We also congratulate past guest and friend of the show Andrew Sgambati on being hired by KISS for video work.

Elsewhere, the first official Black Sabbath book is on the way, Mötley Crüe bring some deep cuts back to the stage, and Nikki Sixx fires back at Shannon Larkin. Scott Ian and Gary Holt defend Yungblud, while Rudy Sarzo addresses the use of AI on a new song.

We also cover big updates from Def Leppard, Ugly Kid Joe, and much more.

It’s the week in rock and metal news—filtered through the Decibel Geek lens.

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