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The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!
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In this episode, we catch up with Les and Joyce Carlsen. We discuss the new album, "Free Will," his beginnings in rock and in the traveling cast of the musical "Hair," where he met Joyce, and of course his time in Bloodgood. It's a great conversation with two legends and pioneers of Christian metal. Kickstarter for "Free Will": other links: Web: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On this episode, we discuss the sophomore album by one of the most controversial albums in Christian music history, 1990s Once Dead by Vengeance Rising. The last album by the classic Vengeance lineup, this one was musically and sonically more mature than their groundbreaking debut. Volz/Schlitt shirt: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ Les Carlsen song: http://bit.ly/45HP6G9 merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ site: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we chatted with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Roraback of Grammatrain, PJ Bostic, Bloodgood, One Bad Pig, Paragon, and more. Our great conversation covered Paul's musical upbringing, his career, his new album, and we even delved into the power of prayer. Check it out! PJ Bostic: https://pjbostic.com/music Grammatrain demo: https://bit.ly/44oS1Ut Grammatrain vinyl: https://bit.ly/4k6iISL Our links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On this album, we discuss one of the greatest one hit wonders of Christian rock history, Rage of Angels. This Conneticut-based band sounded like they were straight off the Sunset Strip, but it quickly fell apart when mainstream band Steelheart poached a couple members. PFR kickstarter: http://kck.st/3TgDLH1 David & the Giants: https://spoti.fi/403p2mG Pyn Siren (Dan's post-ROA band): https://youtu.be/kYaNd5E9gPE?si=sF7E5WoJ2BgmZUOG www.geeksrockcast.com merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On this "very special" episode of Christian Geeks Rockcast, we dive into 10 songs that tackle the tough issues of the day--abortion, drunk driving, suicide and more. We hear tunes from Petra, Crumbacher, Barren Cross, Bloodgood, Holy Soldier, AD and more. Lost Dogs Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3YkEPNb Prayer Chain Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3GDCDKv Links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
With episode 77, we had to revisit the 77s, and what better album to review than the self-titled 1987 Seventy Sevens. So many 7s! This album, also known as the Island record, was supposed to catapult the band to stardom, but a little band called U2 had other plans. Lost Dogs Kickstart: Swirling Eddies: Other links- www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
With the Newsboys in the news lately (no pun intented), we thought we would go back and cover their 1988 debut album with Refuge Records, Read All About It. For this release, they were a young Australian band with completely different members and sound than the one today. Ric Cua 40th: http://rickcua.com/index.php/store/ Johnny Simmons (GC drummer) GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b01d64b4 Other links: www.christiangeeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Back to the metal on episode 75 with thrash metal masters Deliverance with their first, self-titled album from Intense Records (1989). Enjoy the news, rants, and the review of this amazing album. Swirling Eddies/Adam Again: https://bit.ly/4aPzDWy Jyro LaVilla/La Monde Bear: https://beacons.ai/jlvmzk Aunt Bettys: http://kck.st/4h8S2jt other links: www.geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
We kick off 2025 with a breakdown of the classic 1986 album from the Altar Boys, Gut Level Music. One of the first albums released on Frontline Records, it marked a big step forward in sound and maturity for the legendary SoCal band. Petra concert review: links: https://www.soundlinkmagazine.com/best-for-last-tour-with-kimber-jake-rager-petra/ www.geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On our final episode of a great 2024, Steve and Britt discuss the third album from the lengendary band Adam Again, Homeboys. Often overshadowed by their genius next album, Dig, 1990's Homeboys proves to still be an incredible listen even after almost 35 years. www.geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On episode 72, Steve and Britt break down Shout's debut album, "It Won't Be Long." Ken Tamplin, from the band Joshua, and Idle Cure's Chuck King got together and wrote some great tunes, and they recorded and released them on Frontline records in 1988. We also talk about a lot of news and generally have a great time! Lee Baker "Stone Tiger": https://www.leetbaker.com/ The Choir "Translucent": https://shop-thechoir.myshopify.com/ Liason merch/music: https://liaisonmusiconline.com/ Terry Scott Taylor: https://terryscotttaylor.bandcamp.com/ Other Links: web: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
For this episode, we finally get to Steve's favorite album of all time, the 77s "Sticks and Stones." This album of demos and that didn't make it for one reason or another turned into an amazing collection of material from arguably one of the best rock bands of all time. Enjoy! 77s album kickstarter: http://kck.st/402Wjiy Barren Cross vinyl: https://bit.ly/40qHmag VOL Blister Soul: http://kck.st/3BVW1A6 Other links website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
We are back after a few weeks off to discuss the incredible debut from PFR, "Pray for Rain." (originally a self-titled album before band name change) We realize that going from Tourniquet to PFR might seem strange, but it's what makes us the GEEKS we are. Links: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On this episode, we finally get to Tourniquet's 1990 debut album, Stop the Bleeding. Featuring Ted Kirkpatrick (drums), Gary Lenaire (guitar), and Guy Ritter (vocals), this release continued Intense Records' insane string of amazing, groundbreaking Christian metal bands. Russ Taff Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3M0g56 Galactic Cowboys Kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl Harpazo: https://harpazomusic.com/ Christian Geeks website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Britt and Steve take some time in this episode to chat with multi-instrumentalist, podcaster, and artist Monty Colvin, best known as the bassist for Galactic Cowboys. We discuss everything from his beginning as a bassist for Morgan Cryar all the way up to the kickstarter for a brand new GC album. GC album kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl Monty's art/CDs: https://www.montycolvinart.com/ Monty's rockcast: https://montysrockcast.com/ Christian Geeks links- website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Sixpence None the Richer formed in Texas in 1993 and released their first full-length album on REX music in 1994, "The Fatherless and the Widow." In this episode we discuss this amazing debut that brought a unique sound to Christian alt rock and set them up for stratospheric success a few years later with the song "Kiss Me." Web: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
As a follow up to our interview with Ronny Cates in Ep 65, we break down Petra's first album with Ronny, 1988's On Fire! This album contiues the band's move into arena rock that began with "This Means War" and their production relationship with John and Dino Elefante. This era of Petra was their most commercially successful. Website: http://geeksrockcast.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
For this episode, we sat down with the former bassist for Petra, Ronny Cates. His first album with Petra was 1988's "On Fire!" and he continued with them until "No Doubt" in 1995. Ronny talks about his beginnings with the band, what it was like in studio with the Elefantes, and lots more. Fantastic conversation with a great guy. Links: Website:http://geeksrockcast.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009. Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr8/x#/ Mike Knott tribute: http://kck.st/3vRs2H2 Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3xyTMAA Other links - website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dId1dY0YvKA4Tvq3dUcn5 Other links: Website: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianGeeksRockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
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