Geekwire: Week of 08.08.25 - Ep637

The game show that goes to eleven is back—this time straight from Chris’ backyard! Joining Chris and Aaron for this special Backyard BBQ Edition of Beat the Geek are: Nate (the unmistakable voice of the Decibel Geek intro) Christine Blackie (no, not that one) With good friends, good food, and three rounds of rock ‘n’ roll trivia, the competition got heated fast. Who rose to the challenge? Who flamed out? And most importantly—did Chris finally pull off a win? There’s only one way to find out… tune in and crank it up! 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

We're back to celebrate the past, present, and future of rock with a new edition of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has curated a thorough list of the notable rock world losses, memorable album anniversaries, and some upcoming music to get excited about. In this episode, we’re paying tribute to legends like Steve Grimmett, Elvis Presley, Frankie Banali, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, while also marking major milestones for bands including Motörhead, Murderdolls, Accept, Stryper, Mudvayne, FireHouse, Black Sabbath, Ratt, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Michael Schenker Group, and Status Quo. We’ll also shine a light on brand new music from Gunslinger, Supernaughty, Helloween, Vicious Rumors, and Babylon A.D. It's a solid block of rock talk that takes you through the circuits of time.  We hope you enjoy Decibel Geek Times 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

This week on Geekwire we’ve got a stack of rock and metal headlines you don’t want to miss: TRIXTER is back in the studio working on a new album of “kick-a** rock and roll music.” BON JOVI drops a revamped Forever featuring Bruce Springsteen, Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, and more. GIBSON FILMS set to release Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal limited series this fall. ROB HALFORD reflects on Judas Priest’s Turbo era — and why fans wanted to “throw it in the bin.” MICHAEL MONROE undergoes knee surgery, forced to bow out of U.S. tour with Buckcherry. MASTODON’s Bill Kelliher pays tribute to Brent Hinds: “You were a brother… we were a family.” SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart claps back at Josey Scott, calling him “desperate” as attendance woes continue. WARRANT’s Joey Allen says new music is being discussed — but admits, “It’s not easy.” PAUL STANLEY calls “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” the biggest KISS song of all time. ACE FREHLEY confirms he declined KISS’s invite to their Las Vegas fan event. KISS members Simmons, Stanley, Frehley, and Criss all comment on the band receiving the Kennedy Center Honor. Plus: Barry Manilow revealed as the Devil’s music? All that and more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 09.01.25 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

This week, Chris and Aaron take a look at some of the most memorable moments when rock and metal met the movies and it's impact on them. From cult horror flicks and underground oddities to big-budget blockbusters, the guys share their favorite soundtrack cuts and the stories behind them. Chris’ list includes tracks from Dio, Ozzy with Type O Negative, Pretty Maids, Sorcery, and more, while Aaron highlights standout songs from AC/DC, Pantera, Motorhead, Faith No More, and others. It’s a tour through the soundtracks that left a lasting mark on music, film, and your hosts alike. Let us know YOUR top movie soundtracks/songs in the comments! We hope you enjoy The Soundtracks of Our Lives and SHARE with a friend! 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

We're back to time travel through rock history with another issue of the Decibel Geek Times. In this edition, we pay tribute to several rock legends on their deathdays, honoring the lasting impact of Dick Wagner, Jack Russell, Eric Wagner, Les Paul, Dave Williams, and Pete Way.  We also celebrate a wide range of album anniversaries spanning 15 to 40 years. From Iron Maiden’s The Final Frontier — the album that trolled fans into thinking it could be their last — to Dio’s Sacred Heart, we revisit the stories, chart stats, and behind-the-scenes moments that made these records memorable. Highlights include Halford’s triumphant Resurrection, Extreme’s career-defining Pornograffitti, Mother Love Bone’s bittersweet debut Apple, and many more milestones across the decades. On the new music front, there’s plenty to be excited about. Alice Cooper returns with The Revenge of Alice Cooper, reuniting original band members and even featuring vintage guitar work from the late Glen Buxton. Honeymoon Suite drops Wake Me Up When the Sun Goes Down, Halestorm climbs to new heights with Everest, Ellefson Soto unleashes Unbreakable, and fresh releases from Chevelle and The Rods round out your next listens. It's all that and a whole lot more in this issue of the Decibel Geek Times. We hope you enjoy 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

We're back for a brand spanking new episode of Geekwire! Here's what we're chewing on this time: John Bush on why now is the time to celebrate his era of Anthrax Lars Ulrich teases possible Metallica Sphere residency after 2026 tour Metallica to play intimate club show for SiriusXM’s “Maximum Metallica” launch System of a Down’s Daron Malakian says replacing Serj Tankian isn’t happening Paul Stanley explains how KISS controls tribute bands Great White to release songs in batches before a full album RIP David Roach (Junkyard vocalist) after cancer battle Wacken 2026 lineup revealed: Def Leppard, In Flames, Savatage, Nevermore, and more Blue Öyster Cult’s Eric Bloom never offended by SNL's cowbell sketch Spin Magazine’s AI deal sparks backlash from music industry veterans Green Jellÿ eject member over “disgusting” Ozzy Osbourne meme All that and a whole lot more! We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 08.08.25 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

We're back with a new edition of an old favorite as we go On Assignment to review Sammy Hagar's 'I Never Said Goodbye.' Yes, you read that right. The goal of On Assignment is to have a friend pick an album for us to review. After a long run of defending Sammy Hagar's honor on the Decibel Geek podcast Facebook page, loyal listener Troy Maturin put us to the test by assigning his favorite Sammy Hagar album, 1987's 'I Never Said Goodbye.' After all of our jabs over the years, would a listen of this album turn us into Redheads? Would we swear off allegiance to David Lee Roth and see the error of our ways? Or, will we offend Troy to the point of him walking off the show? All questions that can only be answered by giving it a listen. We promise some healthy debate and a ton of laughs in this episode. We thank Troy for being on the show and rolling with our silliness. We hope you enjoy On Assignment: Sammy Hagar - I Never Said Goodbye and SHARE with a friend! 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

We're back this week to reflect on the monumental loss of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne. Less than two weeks after his triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, Ozzy has left this Earth. In this episode, we share our personal stories as fans of Ozzy and Black Sabbath—memories of his word-of-mouth legend in the ‘80s, his rise to superstardom in the ‘90s, his mainstream breakthrough through reality TV, continued musical output, and eventual reunion with Sabbath. It’s a legendary career filled with milestones. We also read listener feedback and memories of Ozzy from fans around the world. While Ozzy Osbourne's passing is a profound loss, his music, mythos, and magic will live on for generations. We love you, Ozzy. We hope you enjoy this episode—and please, share it 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

We're back with a brand spankin' new edition of the Decibel Geek Times! Here's what Aaron's covering for us this time! Rockstar Deathdays: Remembering Jim Morrison, Arthur Kane, Jeff LaBar, and Gary Corbett. Album Anniversaries:Orchid’s final EP Sign of the Witch turns 10. KoRn’s back-to-basics KoRn III hits 15. Alice Cooper’s Dirty Diamonds and Iommi/Hughes’ Fused both turn 20.Mötley Crüe’s New Tattoo hits 25, marking Randy Castillo’s last album. Kyuss’s final record turns 30, leading to QOTSA.35 years since Suicidal Tendencies broke through with Lights, Camera, Revolution! and Poison followed up with Flesh & Blood.AC/DC’s Fly on the Wall and Lizzy Borden’s debut both turn 40.UFO’s Force It cover controversy happened 45 years ago.55 years since Funhouse by The Stooges, CCR’s unstoppable Cosmo’s Factory, and the heavy debut of Cactus. New Music:Wanted returns with Cutting Edge. Gods of Tomorrow unleash a shred-heavy debut. Laguna’s Ghost of Katrina brings desert-fueled melodic rock. Madhouse delivers glam rock gold with Plead the 5th. Enuff Z'Nuff drop Xtra Cherries packed with guest appearances and rare cuts. It's all that and a lot more. We hope you enjoy the Decibel Geek Times for the week of 07.18.25 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

We're back to discuss a new batch of stories from the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: Our take on BLACK SABBATH's legendary final livestream performance Aaron Camaro shares his trip to Knoxville for Faster Pussycat and The Supersuckers BUCKCHERRY announces Fall 2025 U.S. tour with MICHAEL MONROE KISS Army Storms Vegas morphs into Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas MÖTLEY CRÜE and DOLLY PARTON top classic rock radio with “Home Sweet Home” STRYPER's Oz Fox steps back from touring due to health advice VIVIAN CAMPBELL reflects on his time with Ronnie James Dio Trailer reaction: SCORPIONS biopic Wind Of Change RIKKI ROCKETT talks new music plans with The Rockett Mafia + Tyson Leslie joins JAKE E. LEE gives an update on his shooting incident – suspects arrested PRIMER 55 returns with first shows in over a decade Rock news, nostalgia, and new beginnings — don’t miss it! 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