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Decibel Geek Podcast
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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!
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Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet - Ep671
1w ago01:06:50Tap to summarizeBefore the fire, before the blood, before the bombs, the boots, the makeup, and the myth… there was a struggling New York band trying to find its way. This week, we go Before the Thunder with Lew Linet — the man who witnessed Wicked Lester evolve into KISS. He saw Gene Klein become Gene Simmons, Stanley Eisen become Paul Stanley, Peter Crisscuola become Peter Criss, and Paul Frehley become Ace. From the shelved Epic Records album to the early club grind at The Daisy, Lew was there before the world understood what was coming. This is the story of rejection, reinvention, and persistence — told by someone who saw the lightning strike before the thunder rolled. He later built a career in the automotive industry, carrying those early lessons in perseverance into the training work he still shares today. We hope you enjoy Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Geekwire Week of 05.22.26 - Ep670
2w ago01:08:07Tap to summarizeThis week on Geekwire, we’re covering possible Poison 2027 live plans, Mötley Crüe’s American Idol appearance, and John 5 responding to backing-track rumors. We’ll also discuss Geddy Lee’s comments on drummers reaching out after Neil Peart’s passing, Geoff Tate’s unreleased autobiography, Chris Holmes ruling out W.A.S.P., and the upcoming Paul Di’Anno documentary. Plus, thoughts on new music from Anthrax and The Rolling Stones, and we remember legendary producer Jack Douglas. All that and more on this edition of Geekwire. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Radio Sucks Radio Show May 2026 - Ep669
3w ago01:23:41Tap to summarizeThe Radio Sucks Radio Show returns with a new batch of songs selected by Chris and Aaron. Chris’ picks focus on 2026 releases, including recent tracks from Tygers of Pan Tang, Crobot, Crown Lands, Rachel Bolan with Danko Jones, and Mustasch Aaron’s picks include a mix of older cuts and 2026 releases, ranging from Motochrist’s 2000 album 666-Pack to Vain’s 1995 album Fade, along with newer songs from Bakko, Sour Ops, and Bloodstain. It's a bunch of ear candy in this one. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this episode and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download The Radio Sucks Radio Show returns with a new batch of songs selected by Chris and Aaron. Chris’ picks focus on 2026 releases, including recent tracks from Tygers of Pan Tang, Crobot, Crown Lands, Rachel Bolan with Danko Jones, and Mustasch Aaron’s picks include a mix of older cuts and 2026 releases, ranging from Motochrist’s 2000 album 666-Pack to Vain’s 1995 album Fade, along with newer songs from Bakko, Sour Ops, and Bloodstain. It's a bunch of ear candy in this one. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this episode and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DBG Times: April Edition - Ep668
May 402:55:07Tap to summarizeChris and Aaron are back with another edition of DBG Times, covering a fresh update on the Sebastian Bach / Monsters of Rock Cruise fallout, a look back at notable April rockstar deathdays, milestone album anniversaries, and a batch of new and upcoming rock and metal releases. Big stories, deep cuts, and plenty of side roads await… and much more! This episode opens with an update connected to Sebastian Bach’s recent meltdown, including added context straight from Stevie Rachelle. From there, the guys remember several names from rock history and rock-adjacent chaos, including Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Sam Kinison, Joey Ramone, and Peter Steele… and much more! The anniversary section revisits a wide range of albums hitting milestone birthdays in 2026, including releases from TOOL, Judas Priest, Temple of the Dog, Van Halen, Ramones, and The Rolling Stones. From classic metal to punk landmarks to Seattle history, there’s a lot to dig into… and much more! The new releases section checks in on fresh and upcoming music from artists like Corrosion of Conformity, Metal Church, Crimson Glory, Slipknot, Gus G, and Sepultura, offering a quick look at what’s happening now in the hard rock and heavy metal world… and much more! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Geekwire Week of 04.22.26 - Ep667
Apr 2201:17:45Tap to summarizeGeekWire 04.22.26 is packed with the usual mix of rock drama, reunion talk, tour news, and a few curveballs. This week we’re covering Ted Poley walking back his Sebastian Bach rant, new Slayer anniversary shows, Billy Corgan’s latest NWA move, KISS adding more live activity in Vegas, Alice Cooper hitting the road with a new guitarist, and more from the worlds of Poison, Iron Maiden, Accept, Motörhead, Blue Murder, and beyond. We also touch on one non-rock side story about the iPod making a comeback with listeners looking for a distraction-free music experience. Stories covered in this episode: Ted Poley takes the blame and says he regrets publicly going off on Sebastian Bach Slayer announces California and Minnesota shows celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood Kyle Thomas says arguing over Pantera’s connection to Exhorder is pointless Billy Corgan lands a major TV deal for the National Wrestling Alliance Joel Hoekstra joins Stephen Pearcy’s solo band for the 2026 tour David Reece says he’d love to take part in Accept’s 50th anniversary activity Phil Campbell’s sons will honor their late father at this year’s Hella Rock Festival Iron Maiden will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction due to touring commitments in Australia KISS will perform two unmasked shows as part of the 2026 KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas Alice Cooper launches his spring 2026 U.S. tour with new guitarist Anna Cara T3RMINAL says fans will be surprised by a sound that doesn’t resemble Tesla, W.A.S.P., or Saliva Steve Brown says he believes he can help Jon Bon Jovi get his voice into shape for a 2026 tour Bret Michaels says 2027 could be the right time for a Poison reunion Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Mafia shows celebrating 40 years of Look What The Cat Dragged In Carmine Appice wants to record a Blue Murder tribute project with guest musicians Ace Frehley bandmate Ryan Spencer Cook defends the decision to celebrate a late KISS legend’s legacy A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with your friends! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Satanic Panic - Ep666
Apr 1701:05:48Tap to summarizeThis week we dive into one of rock’s most hysterical and revealing cultural flashpoints: the Satanic Panic. From Robert Johnson crossroads mythology and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins to Black Sabbath, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Slayer, and beyond, we trace how devil imagery, shock rock, media fearmongering, church protests, and moral crusades helped turn hard rock and metal into public enemy number one. We get into the Peters Brothers and the anti-rock movement, KISS concert protests, the PMRC hearing, the Filthy Fifteen, Richard Ramirez and AC/DC, the Judas Priest backmasking trial, Norwegian black metal church burnings, and the later scapegoating of Marilyn Manson after Columbine. We also follow the thread into more modern acts like Ghost, The Pretty Reckless, and Twin Temple, showing how Satanic imagery evolved from public scandal into branding, theater, provocation, and pop culture tradition. If you’ve ever wondered how rock music became the target of preachers, parents, politicians, and nightly news panic, this is the episode for you. What are your memories of Satanic Panic and what impact do you think it had? Let us know in the comments. We hope you enjoy Episode 666 - Satanic Panic. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Geekwire - Week of 04.01.26 - Ep665
Mar 3100:58:01Tap to summarizeThis week on Geekwire, we dig into Vinnie Vincent’s latest bout of absurdity as he puts a $2 million price tag on his new album, while Ace Frehley’s legendary 1975 Les Paul heads to auction with a hefty expected sale price. We also cover a surprise Guns N’ Roses-related reunion performance at Rock For Jennifer and Charlie Benante’s thoughts on both a possible live album from Pantera and the direction of the upcoming Anthrax release. We also get into Blaze Bayley being added to the list of Iron Maiden members nominated for the Rock Hall, Bobby Blotzer calling for one last tour from Ratt’s classic lineup, and the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons releasing a new Stanley Simmons video while Paul pushes back on the nepotism talk. On top of that, Melissa Reese will miss the upcoming Guns N’ Roses tour, William Shatner teams with Rob Halford for a reworked Judas Priest classic, Rikki Rockett’s long-awaited memoir finally gets a release window, Ginger of The Wildhearts reveals a serious cancer diagnosis, and Geoff Tate offers praise for Queensrÿche replacement Todd La Torre. It's another view into the latest, greatest, and stupidest news happening in the rock world today. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DBG TIMES - Ep664
Mar 2302:15:29Tap to summarizeWe're back to discuss the past, present, and future of rock with another issue of DBG Times! Rockstar Deathdays include Andrew Wood, Chuck Berry, AJ Pero, Dave Brockie, Taylor Hawkins, Randy Castillo, and Randy Rhoads. Album anniversaries this week include 5 years of Now & Then from Paul Stanley’s Soul Station, 20 years of Rob Zombie’s Educated Horses, 25 years of Just Push Play by Aerosmith, Every Six Seconds by Saliva, and Time Bomb by Buckcherry. Turning 30 is KISS Unplugged. Turning 40 are Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Van Halen’s 5150, Great White’s Shot in the Dark, and Ted Nugent’s Little Miss Dangerous. At 50 years, Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny, Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak, and KISS Destroyer all hit major milestones. Turning 55 are Black Oak Arkansas’ debut, Jethro Tull’s Aqualung, and Humble Pie’s Rock On. New music covered this week includes releases from Black Stone Cherry, Gotthard, The Black Crowes, Exodus, Axel Rudi Pell, Tyketto, Black Label Society, Flea, Suzi Quatro, Lou Gramm, and Devil Electric. All that covered with a lot of laughs, thoughts, and opinions for good measure. We hope you enjoy DBG Times - Ep664 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Geekwire Week of 03.10.26
Mar 1000:46:16Tap to summarizeWe're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're digging into this time: Sebastian Bach joins Twisted Sister with Dee Snider's full blessing, and the band also added Joey Cassata on drums for the upcoming shows. Jon Bon Jovi is still showing vocal struggles in public performance, this time during a Tony Robbins appearance. Zakk Wylde revealed the song that first made him want to pick up the guitar and explained his motivation for opening for Black Label Society. Reactivated Sister Sin has released “Drive,” only its second new single in 12 years. Metallica has added six more “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency shows in Las Vegas. Mortgage brokers are standing by. A massive Ozzy Osbourne statue will be unveiled at Hellfest, while Sharon says Ozzfest will return in 2027. Members of Ace Frehley’s solo band have announced an Australian tour celebrating a late KISS legend. Geddy Lee says Anika Nilles didn’t click immediately, but by day five she had nailed it. But, is it for the glory or the cash? Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony say they have not been asked to take part in Alex Van Halen’s project with Steve Lukather. Additionally, what the heck IS this project exactly? All that and more on this edition of Geekwire! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi Part 1 (Ep662)
Mar 201:48:56Tap to summarizeWe're back to take stock of one of the biggest bands to explode out of the 1980's as we decide The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi! In this episode, we kick off Part 1 covering every studio album from the self-titled 1984 debut through 2002’s Bounce. The goal was simple: each of us picked one favorite and one least favorite track from every album — no live albums, no compilations — and let the arguments fall where they may. We start with Bon Jovi and 7800° Fahrenheit. These 2 first albums straddled the line between AOR vibes, solid riffs, keyboard overkill, and rushed timelines for recording. The discussion revolves around early identity, flashes of future greatness, and whether these records are overlooked gems or simply necessary growing pains. Then it’s into the arena-stratosphere era with Slippery When Wet and New Jersey, where a string of hits vaulted the band into stadiums and MTV dominance. We examine whether the massive singles define the albums or overshadow deeper cuts. The early ’90s shift begins with Keep the Faith, marking a reinvention in the grunge era, and continues with the darker, more introspective These Days. These records sparked some of the most interesting debate: growth vs accessibility, musicianship vs hooks, and whether deeper cuts like “Dry County” outshine the radio staples. We wrap Part 1 with the comeback of Crush and the post-9/11 tone of Bounce. We hope you enjoy The Best and Worst of Bon Jovi Part 1 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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