Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show
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Ep 157Interview EP: K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest
Cobras & Fire is proud to bring you legendary former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing. Talking with Bakko, K.K. talks about his soon to be released auto-biography Heavy Duty, Spinal Tap, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, the Nostradamus record, leaving Judas Priest, the recent comments from former bandmates and so much more in this wide ranging interview. K.K. has some laughs with Bakko while also telling it straight from his point of view. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 156Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod Expo 2: The Podcaster Interviews
In the last of our onsite coverage Bakko is joined by fellow podcasters Sonny Pooni of Growin' Up Rock, Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten, Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast and the always over the top Ian Wadley of the Rock And Metal Combat Podcast. We have a lot of fun in these discussions. One for the diehard friends of our shows. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 155Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod 2: Artist Interviews
Continuing with our Rock N Pod coverage we give the interviews we did with the featured guests at this years Rock N Pod Expo. Featuring Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta, everybody's keyboard player Gary Corbett, Ron Keel of Keel/Ron Keel Band and Michael Vescara of Obsession, Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen and more. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 154EP 139: Rock N Pod Expo 2 Recap
Back from Nashville, Bakko describes the weekend that was Rock N Pod 2. The Pre-Party concert featuring Ron Keel, Tora Tora and Angel. The Expo. Moderating the Eerie Von panel, catching up with fellow podcasters and interviewing guests. Hanging out at the Decibel Geek studio and putting a bow on the weekend with the Rock N Pod post party comedy show with Courtney Cronin Dold, Earl Skakel and Craig Gass. Bakko shares his insight on the whole weekend through his eyes. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 153EP 137: Absolutely! ...DRINK! Great White's New Singer, Alice Cooper, Bigfoot Porn
EP 136: Absolutely ...DRINK! In this weeks EP Loose and Bakko discuss Great White replacing their singer with a former frontman of Van Halen, Bakko's latest movie concept "Veganibal", an update on Bakko's previous movie concept "Bro-Dragon", the role of Bigfoot Porn in politics, LC's Alice Cooper Kerfuffle, Cobra Hacks, and a lesbian PSA. Also a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about Cobrafest and the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo all while playing their favorite drinking game and favorite drinking songs. Featuring music from: Assjack Royal Bliss Texas Hippie Coalition Kid Rock/Nickelback Sons of Texas Guns N Roses Black Stone Cherry W.A.S.P. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 152Interview EP: KIX Singer Steve Whiteman
KIX front man Steve Whiteman joins the show to discuss his career with KIX and Funny Money and how KIX plans to celebrate the 30th Anniversary Of 'Blow My Fuse' With 'Fuse 30 Reblown' out September 21st via Loud N Proud Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 151Ep 136: Def Leppard - Hysteria - Breaking the Record
Ep 135: Def Leppard - Hysteria - Albums Unbuckled: Hysteria. Released August, 1987. 12 million sold in the US. 7 singles. 4 years in the making. 1 less arm. Love it or hate it? No matter your opinion on the album it is one of the most fascinating stories in rock history. Bakko and LC break it down in true Cobra style. Plus we have a new CobraFest announcement! Grab your Union Jack shorts and get ready for a freeballing conversation. And F the circus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 150Rock N Pod Primer With Courtney Cronin Dold
Nashville Rock N Pod Expo featured guest, comedian Courtney Cronin Dold joins the program. She talks about Bakko giving her the cold shoulder, why the Monkees are legit, why she's not a WWE writer, going on stakeout's with Monice Lewinsky, the comedy show the night after the Expo and so much more. Courtney gives as good as she takes in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 149Interview EP: Doro Pesch, Warlock
Doro Pesch of Warlock and solo fame joins the program to discuss her 35 year career in metal, getting a Gene Simmons Vault, her latest record Forever Warriors, Forever United (drops August 17th), the return of Triumph & Agony era guitar player Tommy Bolan and the FACT that she is more talented than cough Beyoncé. And of course much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 148Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 2
Bakko sits down with former Danzig bassist Eerie Von. In part two he goes deep into his time with Danzig, his work on the Misfits boxset, his solo recordings and what he's up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 147Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 1
Bakko sits down for a long chat with Eerie Von of Danzig & Samhain. In part one they discuss how Eerie came to shoot the early days of the Misfits and joining Glen in his first post Misfits band Samhain. Eerie is forthright and goes into great detail about an influential time in Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 146Interview EP: Wilson - Chad Nicefield
Lead singer of the band Wilson returns to Cobras & Fire for a fun chat with Bakko. He talks about the bands time off, the change of direction the Detroiters took before coming back with new music that is their latest record Tasty Nasty, how they ended up with producer Scott Stevens and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 145EP 135: Tommy Lee’s Father’s Day, Meatloaf Madness, Unplayed Monsters
Things get a bit tipsy in this ep as Loose Cannon and Bakko feature songs from Monsters of Rock that they have never played while discussing how their own typical Father’s Day experiences compare to Tommy Lee’s, Meatloaf replacing himself on his upcoming tour, the importance of wiping your internet history, a practical use for the cover art for the John Lennon album Two Virgins, LC continuing to make new friends all while playing songs from big time Monsters of Rock that had thus far been ignored by the show. Featuring music from: Deep Purple Beatles ZZ Top The Rolling Stones Van Halen Rush Led Zeppelin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 144EP 134: ClusterFu*k Fest. Skid Row, Slaughter, KIX, Quiet Riot
ClusterFu*k Fest Recap: Bakko quickly recaps his NY trip and LC recaps his experience at a Skid Row, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, KIX concert in a venue that can only be described as a social experiment run by an evil mustache-twirling promoter. The concert was held in a Denver restaurant parking lot and involved steel cages, the lawn chair army, bikers doing lemondrop shots, raffle tickets as currency and to top it off Decibel Geek TV's Ron Runyon gets escorted out by Sister Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 143EP 133: Jesus Chrysler: Bakko and Treble Discuss Latest Album
Loose Cannon interviews Bakko and Treble from the band Jesus Chrysler to discuss their new album "Deny It All Later" released on July 6th. They talk about some of the bands history and their experiences in the Minneapolis music scene. Featuring music from the new album "...Deny It All Later" available everywhere now. Download. Stream. LISTEN! SHARE! AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F6T44PR iTUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deny-it-all-later/1406500518?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 APPLE MUSIC - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deny-it-all-later/1406500518?app=apple%20music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/album/283OVWtI3WDbF3OZ9KymaM iHEARTRADIO - https://www.iheart.com/artist/id-399569/albums/id-58900248/ GOOGLE PLAY - https://play.google.com/…/album/Jesus_Chrysler_Deny_It_All_… TIDAL - https://tidal.com/browse/album/91342975 NAPSTER - https://us.napster.com/…/jesus-chry…/album/deny-it-all-later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 142EP 131: Vinnie Paul Tribute - Pantera, HELLYEAH, DamagePlan Overview
Vinnie Paul. 1964-2018. We pay tribute and celebrate the legacy of drummer Vinnie Paul. Loose Cannon and Bakko look back at Vinnie Paul's career and influence in a respectful but lighthearted manner (as always) by discussing his role in Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH while playing songs from all three bands. RIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 141EP 130: O Devil Where Art Thou, The Devil's Role In Rock
This week Loose Cannon and Bakko get back to their roots with an episode of Devil music. Along with an exciting announcement regarding a new attraction added to Cobrafest 18, there sadly has been another cancellation as well. Ken Mills has a new podcast and Cobras & Fire has the exclusive scoop on that, Bakko explains his preference for not streaming has nothing to do with the almost 3 year difference in his and Loose Cannon’s age, and they offer some sympathy for the Devil as they breakdown the role Beelzebub has played in creating some of rocks greatest music. Featuring the songs: God Damn Devil – Ugly Kid Joe Disciple – Slayer Devil’s Daughter – Ozzy Ozbourne 1,000 Devil’s Reign – Danzig Devil’s Child – Judas Priest I ♥ Satan - Jesus Chrysler Listen. Like. Share. mguOvpVQW7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 140EP 129: Vinnie Vincent Evasion, Gene Simmons Weed, Cobrafest Update
This week Loose Cannon and Bakko give updates regarding Cobrafest 18 taking place in the parking lot of the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo on Aug 25th, Bakko shares his theory on the connection between Paul Stanley and Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Gene Simmons willing to be a spokesperson for anything including pot and they give their first andv last statement regarding the recent kerfuffle involving Vinnie Vincent. Music and Spotify Playlist link below. Stream, preview, buy if you dig it. https://spoti.fi/2HY3D3z Monster Truck Tremonti Welles Badflower Wayland Tax The Heat Billy Idol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 139Ep 128: Megadeth Era 3 - MegaDave 2000 - Now - Discography Roundtable
MegaDeth Era 3 - MegaDave - Discography Roundtable: Bakko, LC and Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten return (finally) to discuss and crack wise about the least celebrated - but most interesting era of the Deth saga. Over 7 albums and 18 years the body count of band members pile up like a slasher film. Dave sits on his hand and can't play guitar "ever again," remixes, re-records vocals of his entire catalog, guests on Duck Dodgers, goes to rehab, writes a questionable number of songs for video games, and is without Dave "Jr." Ellefson for over a decade. We talk in detail of highs and lows of this period with more references to Enuff Z' Enuff and Hanson then one would expect. Albums covered: World Needs a Hero, System has Failed, United Abominations, EndGame, 13, Super Collider, Dystopia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 138EP 126: Indy KISS Expo, Lick it Up: Albums Unbuckled, CobraFest 2018
We record another ep ALIVE AND IN-PERSON in Bakko's basement. In a KISS-themed ep, we discuss the Indy KISS Expo and do an impromptu Albums Unbuckled track-by-track of Lick it Up. We also reveal our plans for CobraFest 2018 which will take place in the parking lot at the Rock N Pod Expo. This episode's beer was sponsored by Ivan Galesic. Turn your phones! Music from: Dokken: Unchain the Night Corpse Dube: Pretty Girls on Bikes Motley Crue: Garbley Gook Live Kickstart Ace Frehley: Bronx Champagne KISS: Got Another Thing Licked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 137Ep 125: Fest Recap - Bakko & LC's Excellent Invasion
Loose and Bakko recap their excellent adventures gallivanting around the 4th annual Northern Invasion rock fest. They breakdown the highs and lows of the sounds, sights and smells of the show located in Somerset, Wisconsin - the El Camino capital of the world. SOUNDS: Alice In Chains, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Satanic Geologists, Andrew WK, Avenged Veiled Brides, Red Sun Rising, Bronx, Atreyu, Black Stone Cherry, Perfect Circle Jerks, Spirit Animal, Joyous Wolf, Dube Music Featured - Spotify Playlist - Preview and Buy Music: https://open.spotify.com/user/1281851/playlist/1LMYywntgh0SXRNXNzxlP3?si=tdhBaHZQQoOtEPN0BeEfEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 136Interview EP: Them Evils - Jordan Griffin
Cobras and Fire welcomes, from the band Them Evils, singer guitarist Jordan Griffin. He talks about their great new EP Rollin' Stoned and Livin Free (Out now), the difference between pets and a girlfriend, which member of the band smells the worst after a couple of weeks on tour and so much more as he faces the dilemma of choosing between Papa Johns or Chipotle. A seriously light hearted conversation with one of the rising stars of rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 135EP 124: The Glorious Son Brett Emmons Interview
The Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons joins the program in a wide ranging interview. He talks about the future of rock n roll, why they stopped playing their hit song Heavy, finding his voice as a songwriter, what he hopes to accomplish with his band and so much more. This interview gives the listener some insight into one of rocks rising young songwriters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 134EP 123: RATTwich - RATT Drama, BulletBoys Reunion at Sea, Rock n Pod Update
This week we get into the latest round of RATT drama, Loose being pleasant to people, Chris Czynszak joins the show to discuss Rock N Pod 2, a bathroom catastrophe at Which Wich, gearing up for Festival Season and a possible reunion of the original BulletBoys on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Featuring these artists. Buy Music! RATT: A little too much Them Evils: You got me Rockin Stryper: Sorry BulletBoys: From out of the sky Bronx: Two Birds Audrey Horne: Blackout Mustasch: Liberte Ep Spotify Music Review PlayList: https://open.spotify.com/user/1281851/playlist/4hyywx5dA321YP7Rj88z4Z?si=JBOdwCDkQ9mmceXbH_EIEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 133EP 122: Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette
Ep 122 - Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette - Bakko and LC detail their experiences at two recent concerts they attended together, apart: Judas Priest / Saxon / Black Star Riders and Glorious Sons. They also discuss Record Store Day and tipping etiquette on an $8 Budweiser. Music featured in show order below. Support artists. Buy this music! Turbonegro - Special Education The Wild! - Another Bottle John Corabi - Hooligan’s Holliday Glorious Sons - Heavy Texas Hippie Coalition - Hands Up Black Star Riders - Dancing with the Wrong Girl Judas Priest - No Surrender Spotify Preview Playlist 122: https://spoti.fi/2HJt9xm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 132EP 121: KISS Sonic Boom - Breaking the Record
KISS released their 19th album Sonic Boom in 2009 exclusively at Wal-Mart... and the world hasn't recovered. Join Loose and Bakko as they do a track-by-track of what is considered KISS’s masterpiece…if graded on a curve. A curve where not stepping over a baby's diapers on the floor means you are in a CLEAN bathroom. Topics also include the odd mid-2000 era of KISS, pre-release hype, the standard operating procedures a new Wal-Mart must follow, original working titles for the album, and the three sides of Danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 131Born To Raise Hell (Motörhead cover) by Jesus Chrysler
Bakko pulled a bunch of his friends in to record a sort of "We Are The World" type of song. Featuring people you've never heard of. The Minnesota "Un-Stars" offer up the Lemmy approved cover of the Motorhead Classic Born To Raise Hell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 130Ep 120: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)
1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2) - Bakko & LC return to discuss 1987, better known as (not)The Year of Anvil. Topics include: pop culture, LC reveals a coming of age tale at a Holiday Inn, our hatred of parades and the unfortunate return of Thumb Butt Dad. Music: Black Sabbath, KISS, Lizzy Borden, Warlock, Dokken, Faster Pussycat, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, Keel and - for the 120th straight episode - NO ANVIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 129Ep 119: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)
1987: The Greatest Year in Rock - Part 1 It's time for another Cobras & Fire Greatest Year In Rock. Music and topics discussed in part 1: Def Leppard, Motley, '87 Era Cobra Hacks, GNR, Bruno Boardwalks, Dio, Y&T, Sammy Hagar, banned high school T-Shirts, Anvil, Menards, and a detailed track by track of Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 128Interview EP: Jim Florentine
Bakko chats with Jim Florentine about his book "Everyone Is Awful: (Except You!)", his thoughts on bands getting old, going to Catholic School, his podcast Metal Midgets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 127God Of Thunder Thighs
Bakko and Twin Cities Drummer for the bands Jason Dixon Line and Level collaborate on this twist on the KISS classic. By no means is Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 126EP 117: Supergroups, Paul Stanley Lives to Hate, RATT Raisins, Colt 45
We packed a lot of Cobra Gold in this episode. Topics include the lack of "Super" in Ripper Owens' latest group. How Joe Satriani managed to never join Whitesnake. Glen Tipton stopping but not quitting. The musical legacy of the Hardee's Restaurant California Raisins. Mike Portnoy's post Dream Theater life. Cobras & Fire very first foray into the world of mashups. And Paul Stanley's latest Bitter, we mean, Twitter blast on Gene Simmons. And we play great songs from "Super" groups of varying degrees of "Super". Music from: Contraband Gaye Ratt Chickenfoot The Damned Things Them Crooked Vultures Audioslave Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 125Interview EP: Michael Sweet
Cobras & Fire welcome Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. He talks with Bakko about all things Stryper, Sweet & Lynch, his solo tour dates, Stryper's new album God Damn Evil (Out April 20th), his book "Honestly", the record "Against the Law" and so much more. Listen. Buy. Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 124EP 116: Covers of Fire, KISS Bodyguards, Dokken's Corpse & LC's Karma
In this Episode Bakko and Loose hypothesize that the new Dokken DVD proves Don Dokken is a corpse. They speculate on the topics that will be covered in Big John Harte's forthcoming book. Loose shares his battles with German automobiles and Bakko has a long awaited update on Men Without Hats. All while Bakko spins a collection of his favorite cover songs. Music from KISS, Bulletboys, Foo Fighters, Slayer, Metallica and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 123Ep 115: Ladies of Rock, Motley "Dirt" Movie Casting, Tide Pod Doomsday
Ep 115: Ladies of Rock - It's ladies night at Cobras & Fire! LC apologizes for recent comments by dedicating this ep to great female-fronted rock bands. We discuss the latest disaster casting of Motley Crue's "The Dirt" movie, Steven Adler's press release celebrating Appetite's 30th anniversary, and Bakko unleashes a rant for the ages. We also review our Beer of the Week donated by Todd Cunningham: Coors Light. Buy us a Beer GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire Music: Donnas, Dead Deads, L7, Diemonds, Veruca Salt, Volbeat (feat. Pernille Rosendahl) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 122EP 114: Sweden Rock, Jerking Off On Monsters of Rock Cruise, Simmons vs. Bootleggers
Bakko & LC feature great bands from Sweden while discussing the epidemic of passengers jerking off on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Gene Simmons bootlegging crusade and his new Book of Death. Other topics include our Buy Us A Beer GoFundMe, the injury-prone LC training for the Rugged Maniac Mud Run as well Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the beer Jason Kearney! Music featured: Mustasch, TurboNegro, Hardcore Superstar, The Hives, Amon Amarth, Vains of Jenna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 121EP 113: Slayer’s Retirement Hobbies, Work Poop Etiquette, Keifer & COC concert recaps
In this episode we find out why Bakko had to block Adele, Tom Kiefer blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, Slayer giving up touring for Pinterest and we tackle the uncomfortable topic of pooping in the workplace. We are here to help people. All with some great music to boot. If you like it. Buy it. Unless it’s Adele. Fuck Adele. She’s sold enough. Featuring music from: Janis Figure Marilyn Manson Slayer Cinderella Corrosion of Conformity Adelle Steelheart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 120EP 112: Black Veiled Lyrics Game Show, 3 Sided Usurping, Halford's Thesaurus
In this week’s episode Loose and Bakko discuss a recent Black Veil Brides show and breakdown the bands lyrics in a new game called Black Veiled Bride or Black Veiled Lie. They check in with Rob Halford and his thesaurus, talk about Andrew WK releasing new music for some reason and throw their Three Cents into some Tri sided podcasting drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 119Interview Ep: Charlie Benante of Anthrax
Bakko catches up with the Anthrax everything man, Charlie Benante. They discuss his passion for coffee, the upcoming KillThrax tour with Killswitch Engage, his thoughts on Slayers retirement as well as their inclusion on Slayers last North American Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 118EP 111: Vinnie Vincent KISS Expo Recap
Bakko and LC recap the Atlanta VV KISS expo by not attending but living vicariously through shaky vertical cell phone videos and uncredited photos. We discuss highlights of Vinnie's Q&A, his importance in KISStory and the growing issue that is V.P.S. (turn your phone). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 117Interview Ep: Ron Keel of KEEL and the Ron Keel Band
In a wide spanning interview regarding all things Ron Keel, Bakko and Ron talk about Steeler, Black Sabbath, Keel, Fair Game, MTV, the reality of MCA records, his appearance at the 2018 Atlanta KISS Expo, signing with Dave Ellefson's EMP label and SOOO much more as maybe the best self promoter Rock N Roll has seen since Gene Simmons busts Bakko's balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 116Ep 110: Megadeth Era 2 - MegaFame 91-99 - Discography Roundtable
Megadeth Discography Roundtable: MegaFame Era 91-99. In part 2 of our series we cover the albums and compilations Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, MD.45, Hidden Treasures, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and (sigh) Risk. We discuss the Unforgiven old man's backstory, Lars Ulrich gives more advice, the Yanni, Trixter and Megadeth connection, and LC flips his lid about Risk. Joey of Rock Strikes Ten guest stars and brings the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 115Ep 109: Megadeth Era 1 - MegaDrugs 83-90 - Discography Roundtable
LC, Bakko and Joey of Rock Strikes Ten discuss Megadeth’s discography and history of madness. Joey brings facts and structure to the show as we weave in tracks from the MegaDrugs era of 83-90. We begin our talk with the origin and merits of the name Megadeth, an impression of Lars Ulrich sending Dave home on a bus, the endless guitarist/drummer body count, Decline of Western Civilization, MTV News, and Chris Gaines. Albums discussed: Killing is my Business, Peace Sells, So Far So Good, Rust in Peace. (Part 1 of a series) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 114Ep 108: Return of The Kulick - Bruce talks KISS, Kulick Brothers Live & More
Our very first interview guest, Bruce Kulick, returns to the Cobras & Fire Podcast to discuss the oddity of touring with Mark St. John, playing with his brother on the KISS Kruise, the future of the Kulick Brothers, not borrowing money to Vinnie Vincent, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, his thoughts on Union and much more in a wide ranging conversation not afraid to go sideways. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 113Ep 107: Best of Cobras 2017 - Year In Review
A look back at the best interviews, bits and conversations for the year that was 2017. Featuring Danko Jones, Don Jamieson, Bob Kulick, friend of show Rob, Ken Mills, Ian Wadley as well discussions about dick pics, Dana Strum bumming smokes at a waterpark, Paul Stanley's favorite tabloid as well as some of the bit that marked what was the year of 2017 for Cobras and Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 112Ep 106: AC/DC - Rock, Balls, Guns & Applebees - Malcolm Young Tribute
In this episode Loose and Bakko pay tribute to the great AC/DC guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young, discuss $1 Long Island Teas at Applebee's, Loose questions the merits of Rotten Tomatoes, and other topics include Jaret Leto could winning an acting reality contest show, Matt Lauer's NBC sanctioned PPR (Penis Panic Room) and we find out that Loose doesn't understand how "Over/Under" works. All while the guys pick their three favorite AC/DC songs. RIP Malcolm Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 111Ep 105: Top Albums Of 2017, Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & More
Ep 105: Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & Top 5 Albums 2017 LC and Bakko countdown their top 5 albums of the year while not counting beers. Topics: New Poison songs inspired by Bret Michael’s broken toe, what really happens at Celebrity Sex Rehab, and we reveal our prototype of a deluxe Danzig box set (5k each, limited edition) Music: Body Count Greta Van Fleet BobaFlex Owl Company Glorious Sons Trucker Diablo Goodbye June Danzing Sons of Texas Wyldelife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 110Cobras & Fire Interview : Jake Figueroa of Brodero, formerly Crobot
Bakko catches up with Brodero bassist Jake Figueroa. They discuss his departure from Crobot, his new band Brodero, the challenges faced when playing KISS pinball with a cigarette and a beer as well a sample of the new Brodero single out December 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 109Ep 104: Sweating Tom Keifer Rooming w/ Vince Neil | Doyle@Starbucks | Blue Ball Albums
Bakko & LC continue their recap of 2017 with Blue Ball Albums that have some great tracks but didn’t finish them off. Topics include Tom Keifer live, sweating & rooming with Vince Neil, Doyle from the Misfits ordering at Starbucks, Benedict Cumberbatch's face and so much more. Music: Black Spiders, Goodbye June, Audrey Horne, Foo Fighters, Shamans Harvest, Cinderella, Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, Dead Daisies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 108Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion With Talk Toomey Host Josh Toomey
Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion - Cobras & Fire welcomes back Talk Toomey host Josh Toomey to chat about this year’s Rock N Roll Hall of Fame nominees. An artist-by-artist breakdown complete with a thumbs up or down featuring music from many of the artists mentioned. Does LL Cool J belong? The Cars. Sister Rossetta Tharpe? Loose reminds us why Joe Tex is a C&F favorite who was unjustly left of the nomination ballot this year in an epic rant about his hatred of Radiohead. By the end one thing becomes clear; we are running out of people to induct. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices