Decibel Geek Podcast

This week's Decibel Geek podcast is back with a mega-episode of the DBG Times. There’s a ton of great music and artists to cover so get comfortable and enjoy! In our recent coverage, we took time to pay tribute to the rock stars we've lost, honoring legends like Frank Beard, Angry Anderson, Cronos, and Sass Jordan among others. Their contributions left their mark on music, and we continue to remember their lasting legacies. August kicked off with a massive slate of heavy-hitting releases across the hard rock and metal landscape. Highlights from the month include new records from Billy Morrison, Marilyn Manson, Show N Tell, Saliva, Rebels Opera, The Cramps, Mob Rules, Tokyo Blade, Weezer, Speed Stroke, Airbourne, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mastodon, Prince, Russian Circles, L.A. Priest, and Stanley Simmons. September kept the momentum going strong with an incredible array of album drops. Fans were treated to new music from Accept, Audrey Horne, Melissa Auf Der Mar, Ricky Warwick, Stabbing Westward, Green Lung, Tygers of Pan Tang, Anthrax, Gary John Barden, Kai Hansen, Nonpoint, Kissin’ Dynamite, Plush, Roger Taylor, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Europe, Paul Laine, Night Laser, Watcher, and Stryper. October rounds out the fall schedule with a formidable lineup of heavy releases and anticipated returns. The month features new offerings from Butcher Babies, Sponge, Haunt, Rebel Rose, Graveyard, Greta Van Fleet, Pitbull, Kid Rock, Forbidden, Tony Iommi, Ministry, Nickelback, Jason Bieler, Mötley Crüe, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rattlesnakes. We hope you enjoy this edition of the DBG 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

Beat the Geek is back! In this edition, we have three action-packed rounds of trivia and rock chat: Round 1: Chris vs. Ray Coon (Dawn of the Rising) Round 2: Aaron vs. Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., Steeler, Sin) Round 3: Chris vs. Richie Rivera (Janet Gardner band) Along with the competition, we get updates on Ray’s Josie Independent Music Award nomination, Rik’s upcoming re-releases, and Richie’s solo album and tour plans. Did Chris live up to his status or did Ray mop the floor with him? Can Aaron defeat the encyclopedic musical knowledge of Rik Fox? Will Richie give Chris the slapdown in his round? You’ll have to listen to find out! We hope you enjoy this edition of Beat the Geek 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

It’s time to crank up another batch of new and emerging rock on Fresh Blood! This week, we’re bringing ten artists to the table that we think deserve your attention. Chris brings L.A. Cobra, Confess, Duskwood, Electric Hydra, and Starbenders, while Aaron counters with Sludge Mother, Century, Mirador, The Violent Hour, and Rebels Opera. As always, the goal of Fresh Blood is simple: turn you on to bands you may not know yet and give you something new to add to your rotation. Check out Fresh Blood – Ep682 and let us know which artists caught your ear! Decibel Geek is always looking for the next great band. If you’ve got something we need to hear, mention it in the comments! We hope you enjoy Fresh Blood September 2026 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Chris Picks:L.A. CobraConfessDuskwoodElectric HydraStarbenders Aaron Picks:Sludge MotherCenturyMiradorThe Violent HourRebels Opera 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  Artist Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geekwire Ep. 681 brings the noise with a quick-hit look at hard rock headlines, tour disruptions, and blunt rock-star admissions.Here is what is packed into this episode: Quiet Riot Rumors: Andrew Freeman and Roy Cathey chime in on their potential involvement with the singer slot. Residency Delay: The Scorpions hit pause on their 2026 Las Vegas run. Setting the Record Straight: John Corabi addresses his latest exit from The Dead Daisies. GWAR Goes Digital: The band makes their way into Mutant Football League 2. Honest Reflections: Rikki Rockett admits Poison's Hollyweird isn't their best work. Court Injuries: Dee Snider breaks his shoulder playing basketball with his kids. Fresh Music: Tommy Thayer (KISS) and Dan Reed launch Shogun Mojo with "Under The Gun." Tour Bus Scare: Buckcherry members escape unharmed after a highway crash in South Carolina. Legal Drama: Static-X sues over unauthorized film footage. Bonus Tracks: The wild story behind Journey guest singer Hugo Valenti, plus Bad Wolves' newly released cover of Dolly Parton’s "Jolene." 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

The Decibel Geek crew headed to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for three days of loud music, great people, and unforgettable moments at the Mountain Music Festival—and we’re bringing the whole experience home in this supersized episode! In Episode 680 – Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain, we recap an incredible weekend filled with killer performances, stacked lineups, memorable setlists, and plenty of surprises. We share which bands blew us away, the people we connected and reconnected with, and what makes this community of rock fans so special. More than anything, the Mountain Music Festival felt like a gathering of friends brought together by the music we love. Huge congratulations and thanks go to Larry Morand, April Lee, and the entire Mountain Music Fest team for building such an awesome weekend and making everyone feel welcome. We also have to give a special shout-out to Mooger Fooger and all the wives—Aaron’s, Mooger’s, and Chris’s—for being part of the adventure and making the weekend even more fun. Music wasn’t the only entertainment happening during the festival. The Punchlines and Backlines comedy shows ran throughout the week, and we made it into Saturday’s show, which included Jason McMaster stepping up to perform comedy. Yes, you read that correctly—and you’ll hear all about it. After the main recap, we have bonus material recorded Saturday during the festival. Aaron goes through his recent CD purchases, we share our thoughts on the weekend up to that point, and turn the conversation toward a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion about Decibel Geek itself. Finally, we close the episode with Geek on the Street, as we wander around the festival asking attendees a series of completely ridiculous rock-related questions. The answers are unpredictable, hilarious, and further proof that rock fans are the best people to hang out with. Altogether, it’s nearly three hours of Mountain Music Festival coverage packed with music talk, festival stories, comedy, community, CD collecting, questionable street interviews, and everything else that happens when Decibel Geek takes over Gatlinburg. Turn it up and join us as Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain! 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