Headbanger's Rock Show
A rock n' roll podcast with 80s rock as the backbone....
Episodes
68 episodes
Motley Crue: Perfect Albums...?
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 perfec...
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1:15:06
Is It A Perfect Album?
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 ...
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1:42:18
Hysteria: Is it Really Any Good?
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 i...
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1:41:31
Great White Top 10
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 Favori...
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1:21:54
Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden "The Finale"
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, P...
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1:26:21
Top 5 Power Ballads
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?
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1:38:30
Tesla: Great Radio Controversy vs. Psychotic Supper
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 ...
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1:48:24
Skid Row: Subhuman Race (Album Review)
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...
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1:42:51
Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden 4
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!
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1:30:30
L.A. Guns Top 10 Songs
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 so...
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1:38:56
Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden 3
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...
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1:17:24
Top 5 Rare Hair Songs
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.
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1:23:47
Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden 2
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 ...
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1:33:20
Who Did It Better? Same Name Songs...2
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.
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1:14:24
Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden
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...
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1:25:04
BulletBoys Top 5
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band BulletBoys and what they were to the glam scene of the 80s, and they list their top 5 songs from the band. Also, there's politics and sobriety to talk about. Listen here...
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1:12:32
Once Bitten vs. Twice Shy
In this episode, Joe and Chris battle the band Great White against itself. Sister albums Once Bitten (1987) and Twice Shy (1989) fight it out song by song. Which album is the better one..or are they just about even? Find out.&...
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1:33:36
Good Song, Weak Album
In this episode, Joe and Chris find gems amongst the piles of rubbish. Are there bad albums that have at least one good song? Let's find out.... Plus, what in the hell is wrong with G n' R?
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1:19:48
Judas Priest Top 10 (80s)
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Judas Priest from the 80s. And in some of it, only Joe talks, thanks to computer glitches.. Which songs make the Top 10? Will it be all Hits for Hits 51? Find out here...
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1:28:10
Slaughter vs. Firehouse Debut Album Clash
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about and debate the debut albums by Slaughter and Firehouse. Both released in 1990, both with big hits throughout...which one is ultimately better? Plus, a quick new music review of Mick Mars' ne...
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1:39:42
80s Pop "We Hate to Love"
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the songs that they're embarrassed to say that they love. They put their man-cards at risk and their reputations on the line to bring some parody to the Rock Show.
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1:41:12
Shout at the Devil turns 40
In this Episode, Joe and Chris talk about....Shout At The Devil. And some other interesting things.
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1:06:06
Motley Crue Top 10 (Post 80s)
In this Episode, Joe and Chris countdown their top 10 songs of Motley Crue that were released after the 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. That includes four studio albums and a bunch of singles released on various "Greatest Hits" albums. &nb...
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1:20:31