Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast

LC interviews Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster. Subjects discussed: Record Store Days Exclusives: Obelisk Vinyl Box Set, Weathermaker Series COVID and touring Minotaurs Doom Saloon live streams + plans for next one Songwriting + How Set Lists are picked Wookies Spotify, music industry Mandolins Next Clutch Album Music snippets featured: DC Sound Attack Willie Nelson X-Ray Vision In Walks Barbarella More LC Clutch Worship: Concert Review 2018 - Boulder: www.decibelgeek.com/clutch-concert-review-2018/ Concert Review 2016 - Denver: www.decibelgeek.com/clutch-concert-review-2016/ ABOUT JEAN-PAUL GASTER (Wiki) Jean-Paul Gaster learned to play drums by playing along to 1960s and 1970s heavy rock bands like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, ZZ Top and Black Sabbath. Washington D.C's Go-go music and in particular drummers such as Ju Ju House, Brandon Finley and Ricky Wellman were early influences as well. He is one of many students who studied with legendary Washington D.C drummer and educator Walter Salb. Some favori

Michael Sweet of Stryper returns to the show to talk about their latest release Even The Devil Believes, Cardi B, staying busy when you can't tour, the recent remarks from the CEO of Spotify and more. Always fun when Michael joins the show. Iconic rock band Stryper returns with their 13th studio album, "Even the Devil Believes" (Frontiers Music Srl) -- Available today, September 4th, wherever music is sold. Filled with the band’s signature riffs, harmony-laden melodies and positive themes, the 11-track project is Stryper’s first studio album with Perry Richardson (Firehouse) on bass and background vocals. Fans can purchase the album on CD, Vinyl, or Digital or stream it on their preferred service here: https://orcd.co/stryper "It’s a tough world out there but we’ve somehow been able to rise above and deliver our best one yet,” says vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "We’re very blessed to still be bringing a little ‘church' to the metal world 36 years later. I can’t wait for you all to hear our new album.”

Coming in at number 15 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the L7 1992 major label debut, Bricks Are Heavy. Co-hosted this week, from the Talk Toomey Podcast, host Josh Toomey. Bricks Are Heavy is the third studio album by American rock band L7, released on April 14, 1992 by Slash Records. The album peaked at number 160 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Heatseekers Albums chart. AllMusic - "Though they hailed from sunny L.A., L7 became the poster girls for grunge in 1992, with the meteoric success of their third album, Bricks Are Heavy. While their previous efforts had sounded sloppy and uneven, Nevermind producer Butch Vig helped the girls obtain a tight, compact sound on Bricks, pushing them to focus on their songwriting to boot." http://www.talktoomeypod.com/ L7 - http://l7theband.com/ Buy Bricks Are Heavy - https://www.amazon.com/Bricks-Are-Heavy-L7/dp/B000002LRV About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums

In this episode of Cobras & Fire, LC rents an RV, Bakko pitches a movie. Chris Holmes gets his own documentary. They talk some vinyl and pay tribute to Frankie Banali. The music: W.A.S.P. – Mean Man The HU – Wolf Totem Sevendust – The Day I Tried to Live Quiet Riot – Party All Night Anthrax – Belly of the Beast Quiet Riot – Metal Health Buy music! Vinyl Album Talk BobaFlex - Eloquent Demons - https://amzn.to/3lGhIre Local H - Pack up The Cats - https://amzn.to/3jsXX4C Red City Radio - Sky Tigers - https://amzn.to/2YQEdjp Anthrax - We’ve Come for you All / Persistence of Time - https://amzn.to/3lEoWfy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To discuss working with the Melvins on our number 16 Record is producer Gggarth Richardson. Gggarth joins Bakko and shares anecdotes and memories of working with the band and recording this record. Houdini is the fifth studio album by the Melvins, released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. The album was the band's major label debut after releasing their previous albums on the independent label Boner Records. The album features a cover of the 1974 Kiss song "Goin' Blind". The songs "Hooch", "Lizzy" and "Honey Bucket" were released as singles with accompanying music videos. "Night Goat" is a partial re-recording of a song the band had released as a single in 1992. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is given co-production credit alongside the Melvins on six tracks, for guitar on the song "Sky Pup", and percussion on the song "Spread Eagle Beagle". http://www.gggarth.com/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode fea

Coming in at number 16 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the Melvins 1993 major label debut, Houdini. Co-hosted this week, from the Synaptic Empire, host Randy Brown. Houdini is the fifth studio album by the Melvins, released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. The album was the band's major label debut after releasing their previous albums on the independent label Boner Records. The album features a cover of the 1974 Kiss song "Goin' Blind". The songs "Hooch", "Lizzy" and "Honey Bucket" were released as singles with accompanying music videos. "Night Goat" is a partial re-recording of a song the band had released as a single in 1992. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is given co-production credit alongside the Melvins on six tracks, for guitar on the song "Sky Pup", and percussion on the song "Spread Eagle Beagle". The Synaptic Empire - https://www.facebook.com/The-Synaptic-Empire-121454917874535/ Melvins - http://themelvins.net/ Buy Houdini - https://www.amazon.com/Houdini-MELVINS/dp/B000002IWU About What

Marty Mccoy, singer/guitarist of The Lonely Ones and Bobaflex joins LC for a fun interview that goes off of the rails. The Lonely Ones is a new band that features 4 out of 5 members of Bobaflex and Marty explains the change. This ep features songs from both bands that prove rock is not dead. Support rock! Topics Plans for new band The Lonely Ones, new singles, tour & album Is Bobaflex and the band name Perfectly Rated? Surviving the Spotify streaming game West Virginia dentists and indoor plumbing Tom Hanks conspiracies, Flat Earthers Rock on the Range - AEG / Danny Wimmer Presents fallout Booking Agents, Promoters, and COVID killing touring Hatfield & Mccoy Feud history Music Featured: Eternal Sadness (The Lonely Ones) The Lonely One (The Lonely Ones) Never Coming Back (Bobaflex) Say What You Will (Bobaflex) Lonely Ones: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyonesband/ Bobaflex: https://www.theofficialbobaflex.com/ Hard rock band The Lonely Ones have released their reimagined version of Queen's cla

EP 223 covers a lot of ground. Topics include: Bakko runs into some Nazis during a riverside lunch Ace Frehley has some more covers coming out KISS Vinyl adventures Covid making concerts get creative Mitch Malloy thumbs his nose at the haters Another Ozzy documentary is coming out The CEO of Spotify is a giant turd. Music: Cherry Truck Band - Love Become Law Cory Marks ft. Mick Mars, Ivan Moody & Travis Tritt - Outlaws & Outsiders Marilyn Manson - We Are Chaos Mustach - Ransacker Ozzy - Bark At The Moon Great White - Face The Day Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Screaming Tree's 1992 record coming in at no. 17, guitarist Gary Lee Connor joins Bakko to share insights and stories of this classic album as well as the bands entire career and his relationship with the other members. Screaming Trees were an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period. Although widely associated with grunge, the band's sound incorporated hard rock and psychedelic elements. The band released seven studio albums, five EPs, and three compilations. Screaming Trees is known as one of the pioneers of grunge along with the Melvins, Mudhoney, U-Men, Skin Yard, Soundgarden, Green River, and Malfunkshun.[citation needed] Screaming Trees rose to fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden an

Coming in at number 17 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 album from Screaming Trees, Sweet Oblivion. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Shout It Out Loudcast Tom Gigliotti. Tom and Bakko take a deep dive on this standout album from a Seattle Grunge band that is often overlooked. The Screaming Trees one-upped their major-label debut, Uncle Anesthesia, with this solid, vastly underrated effort. Sweet Oblivion's lead single, the jumpy hard rocker "Nearly Lost You," proved itself a highlight on the hugely successful, Seattle-themed Singles soundtrack. But even though the Screaming Trees stacked up quite well against their more famous peers in that particular showcase, the exposure didn't make them stars. Perhaps it was because Sweet Oblivion had been released several months before Singles, and the band thus couldn't build a sense of anticipation for a new album release, the way Alice in Chains and Smashing Pumpkins did for Dirt and Siamese Dream, respectively; nor could they

It's all about beefs this episode. LC and Bakko clap back at a couple of KISS podcasts who dared to disrespect them. Great White is totally "Sorry, not sorry" about being the worst band to break the COVID barrier. Bret Michaels is going against better judgement by making another movie. And Sebastian Bach has few words for pro-wrestler and wannabe Skid Row singer (Bach's words) Chris Jericho as they engage in a totally believeable Twitter war. It's all about unbelievable conflict. Time to squash em! Featurng the music: Drowning Pool - Step Up KISS - Not For The Innocent Massive Wagons - House of Noise Michael Grant & The Assasins - Barrel of a Gun Stone Sour - Absolute Zero Badflower - 30 Sebastian Bach - Monkey Business Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming in at number 18 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1995 album from Seattle Supergroup Mad Season, Above. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Decibel Geek Podcast Aaron Camaro. The two discuss the making of the album, the songs that made up the record and the tragic legacy it holds. Formed in a drug rehab center when Mike McCready checked himself into a Minnesota rehab center. It was there that McCready met local musician John Baker Saunders, and when he returned back to Seattle, called up Layne Staley, who was also at the time attempting to battle problems with substances. With Barrett Martin rounding out the lineup, an undeniable chemistry between all four musicians was discovered at their very first jam session, resulting in bits of music that would eventually become fully realized songs ("Wake Up" and "River of Deceit"). Mad Season was an American rock supergroup[3] formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the Seattle grunge scene. The band's pr

Bakko and LC are united once again to discuss Slash's entire post-GNR career and highlight gems from Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Guest Star Solo Album, and the Myles Kennedy / Human Dog Whistle era. Music featured: Sucker Train Blues Beggars and Hangers On Be The Ball Been Here Lately Mean Bone Dirty Little Thing Slither She Mine Dr. Alibi Beautiful Dangerous Automatic Overdrive 30 Years to Life Ghost Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Young of Little Caesar joins the program. And my lord. You want to listen to this. Ron shares anecdotes as well as his views on damn near everything. Nothing was off limits. Topics include: Working with Slash The 4th of July Ranch Life The Red Hot Chili Peppers Covid 19 Wearing masks in public The future of live music Gene Simmons Politicizing science Winston Churchill Florida His band Little Caesar Bob Rock Supporting the arts How to pick the perfect avocado Potbelly Pigs Kristen Stewart The Monsters of Rock Cruise Lip Syncing Meet and greets Manic Eden David Geffen John Kalodner Rudy Sarzo Adrian Vandenberg Bed Bath & Beyond Tattoos And believe it or not... MORE!! This is a must listen. Enjoy. https://www.littlecaesar.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming in at number 19 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 Soundtrack for the movie Singles. Joining Bakko this EP is fellow Minnesotan and professional podcast guest, Andy Schaal. Bakko & Andy go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it's place in Grunge History. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This EP we go to the Great White North eh! LC and Bakko are pleased to be joined by the inventor of the Pickering Snowshoe, the Lothario of Canada and host of the Tramps Like Us Podcast - Lee McCormack! We get into recording his new single at the legendary Sun Studios, concert memories temporarily filling in the gap of not being able to see shows right now, our favorite concert DVD's helping with that too, and all the haps in Canada. Music from: Moon Violet - Speeding Back To My Baby Lee McCormick - Train To Heartbreak Bruce Springsteen - War Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock N Roll Moon Violet - Getaway www.moonviolet.com Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of Jerry Cantrell and Alice In Chains you are going to love this bonus Interview. Producer Jeff Tomei joins the program to discuss the massive undertaking of recording the Jerry Cantrell double album Degradation Trip. Jeff share’s anecdotes of working in the studio, working with Jerry, walking away from the project at one point and much more regarding the making of this album. https://www.jefftomeirockit.com About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming in at number 20 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1987 Green River EP, Dry As A Bone. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Rock & Or Roll Podcast, BJ Kramp. Dry As A Bone is a precursor of the Seattle scene featuring members that would go on to form the bands Pearl Jam & Mudhoney . Bakko & BJ go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it's importance in to the eventual Grunge explosion. #Grunge https://bjkahuna.podbean.com/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. Whatever, Nevermind Archive: https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a messed up world. LC and Bakko try to make some sense of it. Topics this ep: LC's trip to the dentist Lavish unnecessary purchases Tommy Lee drops new music Motley & Def Leppard not offering refunds The Minneapolis Death Metal Ice Cream Truck And remember! Our favorite bands and local record stores need us. As things open up, shop at a record store! Buy music! Music from : Them Evils - Where Ya Gonna Crash Tonight The Lazy's - Nothing But Trouble Bob Mould - American Crisis Sweet - Fox On The Run Local H - Beyond the Valley of the Snakes Rammstein - Feuer Frei Gaslight Anthem - 45 Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is not Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming in at number 21 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 2002 album from Jerry Cantrell, Degradation Trip. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Degradation Trip is a dark and twisted trip of a Rock Star in the depths of drug addiction. 14 songs of Jerry's signature sound tell the dark and moody story. While written before the death of Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, it is hard to not think of him when listening to this record. Bakko & Gene go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record. #Grunge Disciples of the Watch Podcast - https://dotwpod.com/ Jerry Cantrell is an American musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host