Episode 204 – Black Sabbath – Technical Ecstasy – Part 1

EPISODE 211 IS HERE! The makeup is still on, the hairspray is still flammable, and the wheel has officially finished kicking our asses with Twisted Sister’s Come Out and Play! We’re wrapping up our review of the album that asked the eternal question: How much Twisted Sister can one podcast survive? The answer? MORE.

EPISODE 210 IS READY TO PLAY! The wheel has spoken… and apparently it wants to WAKE UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD! This time around, Rock Roulette lands on Twisted Sister – Come Out and Play! Dee Snider. Big hair. Bigger attitude. And enough 1980s metal swagger to make your parents call the cops. 3oMSflAzuYoIes05NGAJ

EPISODE 209 IS HERE! We’re finishing up White Tiger’s debut album, featuring the late, great Mark St. John! After his short-lived stint in KISS, Mark was ready to sharpen those claws with White Tiger. We’re wrapping up White Tiger and taking one last trip into the world of Mark St. John, questionable ’80s fashion, and riffs louder than Gene Simmons’ ego.

the debut album from White Tiger! Hair metal? Big riffs? Questionable fashion choices? You know the drill. We’re spinning the record, cranking it up, and finding out if White Tiger deserves a place in the Rock Roulette hall of fame—or if this tiger should’ve stayed in the cage.

Episode 207 is here! We’re wrapping up our review of White Lion’s Big Game! Did the second half of the album keep the momentum going, or did the wheel send us into a musical ditch? There’s only one way to find out! Crank it up, give it a listen, and see where we landed on Big Game

The wheel just roared louder than a Pride-era guitar solo and landed on White Lion's Big Game! Will Vito Bratta's legendary guitar work carry the album to victory? Does Mike Tramp still have the eye of the tiger? Or is this one destined for the bargain bin instead of the winner's circle? We're diving headfirst into Side One of Big Game and pulling no punches. Grab your Aqua Net, crank the volume, and join us as we find out if White Lion came to play… or got hunted.

Episode 205 is here, and we've finally reached the end of one of Black Sabbath's most divisive records… Technical Ecstasy. Did Sabbath evolve… or did they accidentally wander into the '70s looking for a keyboard solo? We break down the highs, the lows, the riffs, and all the questionable choices as we wrap up our review of this Ozzy-era oddball. Was Technical Ecstasy unfairly trashed, or does it deserve its reputation? Spin the episode and let us know where you land!

For Episode 204 of Rock Roulette, we're heading back to 1976 as the wheel lands on Black Sabbath's Technical Ecstasy! The lineup is classic Sabbath, but the sound? Well... let's just say the band was taking a few chances. Is this an underrated gem, a weird detour, or a little bit of both? Time to spin the record and find out!

Giuffria's signature keyboard work, we broke down every track, shared our favorites, and decided if this melodic rock classic still holds up today. Did this album deserve more love, or is it exactly where it belongs in '80s rock history? Listen now and let us know where you stand!

The wheel has spoken… and we're heading straight into the mid-'80s! For Episode 202, we're diving into the self-titled debut from Giuffria! Featuring arena rock hooks, soaring keyboards, and the hit "Call to the Heart," it's time to find out if this melodic rock gem still shines—or if it's better left in 1984. Join us as we break down every track, share our takes, and see where Giuffria lands on the Rock Roulette leader board.