
Headbanger's Rock Show
A rock n' roll podcast with 80s rock as the backbone....
Episodes
79 episodes
80s Metallica Top 10
In this episode, Joe and Chris divulge their Top 10 Metallica songs from their four 80s albums. Are those the only "good" Metallica albums? Plus, a list that pisses Chris off yet again....
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1:43:19

Wicked Evil: Ozzy vs. Dio-Album Clash
In this episode, Joe and Chris pit the princes of darkness against one another in their third straight "Album Clash" episode. Can they think of any other topics? This week it's Ozzy's: No Rest for the Wicked up against Dio's: Dream ...
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1:20:15

Kiss-Off! Ace Vs. Vinnie Album Clash
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Axemen.... Former KISS Axes to be precise. Two former KISS guitarists, Ace Frehley and Vinnie Vincent, both had solo releases in the 80s. The match today is their second albums: Vinnie Vincent Inv...
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1:41:40

Kix vs. Dokken Album Clash
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 great albums from the year 1985... Kix: Midnite Dynamite and Dokken: Under Lock and Key. The two albums do battle in a head to head clash. Plus, the Rock n' Roll HOF nominees are out...
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1:44:07

Bon Jovi Top 10
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk Bon Jovi. Yes. You read that right. Chris is forced to make what he assumes will be his own Piss Chris Off List. He hates Bon Jovi....or so he thinks. Plus, did the Crue really rip off...
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1:42:20

80s KISS vs The Rest Part 3
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series in which they compare 80s KISS albums against other rock albums of the year they were released. In other words, how did KISS fare against the rock competition in the 80s?&nb...
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1:10:23

Cinder-F'n-rella
This episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Cinderella. They review each of the 4 albums and talk about the legacy Cinderella had on the 80s glam scene. Bonus episode...because they never know when they'll be back. Listen ...
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1:23:54

80s KISS vs The Rest Part 2
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their most recent series of judging 80s KISS against the rest of the Glam Metal and Hard Rock scene of the decade. This time it's Animalize vs 1984 and Asylum vs 1985. How do they stack up aga...
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1:11:52

Top 5: 90s Album Opening Tracks
In this episode, Joe and Chris countdown their favorite opening tracks from albums released in the 90s. Often known as the "forgotten era" of glam rock, the early 90s had some great albums and great album openers. Plus, whatever mus...
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1:15:29

80s KISS vs The Rest
In this episdode, Joe and Chris talk about 2 albums from 80s era KISS and compare how they stack up to other Hair Metal/Hard Rock albums of the respective years they were released. The first album is 1982s Creatures of the Night. Bi...
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1:29:10

Same Name Songs Part 3
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue a series in which they compare songs from the Hair Metal scene...with the same name. Later in the episode, they put a twist on the same name song battles, comparing songs by AXE bands and songs that...
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1:18:03

Motley Crue: Perfect Albums...?
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the new/old Ratt release: Reach for the Sky, and the new Motley release: Cancelled. Then, in light of the new Crue song, they look back at the 80s catalogue to determine if The Crue had any perfec...
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1:15:06

Is It A Perfect Album?
In this episode, Joe and Chris start a new series that they will revisit from time to time in search of lesser known "Perfect Albums." What makes them perfect? And are these two in today's episode "Perfect?" They each pick an ...
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1:42:18

Hysteria: Is it Really Any Good?
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the 1987 Def Leppard album Hysteria. It's long been known that they think it's a horrible turning point for Leppard, going from grinding rock band to melodic pop-rock band. But if they listen to i...
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1:41:31

Great White Top 10
On this episode, Joe and Chris discuss their favorite songs by Great White. In the wake of Jack Russell's death....it seemed like a good time to finally talk Great White and their influence on the genre. Too Bluesy? New Favori...
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1:21:54

Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden "The Finale"
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue and finalize their multi-part series in search of the best Iron Maiden album. Previous episodes battled albums two at a time to reach the final four. Now, they go song for song on the Debut, P...
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1:26:21

Top 5 Power Ballads
In this episode, Joe and Chris go over their Top 5 Ballads from the era of Glam. What is a "Power Ballad?" What isn't? And what makes them good, bad or pretty damn ugly?
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1:38:30

Tesla: Great Radio Controversy vs. Psychotic Supper
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk about the band Tesla and their 2nd and 3rd albums: The Great Radio Controversy and Psychotic Supper. In a head-to-head battle, which album comes out on top? Plus, could a band's 4th album ever be ...
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1:48:24

Skid Row: Subhuman Race (Album Review)
On this episode Joe and Chris talk about the 1995 album Subhuman Race by Skid Row. Is it the band's attempt at grunge? Is it an under appreciated gem or complete trash? Or...somewhere in between? Find out what they think...
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1:42:51

Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden 4
In this episode, Joe and Chris renew their series in search of the best Iron Maiden Album. This week, it's Number of the Beast vs. Piece of Mind. This is the last battle of round 1.....Ding!
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1:30:30

L.A. Guns Top 10 Songs
In this episode, Joe and Chris talk L.A. Guns. A band that wasn't as big as some in the 80s but has had great material then and since. This is a list of their Top 10 songs by L.A. Guns. Plus, what do they think about the new Crue so...
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1:38:56

Quest for the Best: Iron Maiden 3
In this episode, Joe and Chris continue their series, searching for the best Iron Maiden Album. This week it's the debut Self Titled album vs Killers. Both albums feature lead singer Paul Di'Anno and the era prior to Bruce Dickinson...
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1:17:24

Top 5 Rare Hair Songs
In this episode, Joe and Chris compile a list of newly discovered and newly loved...rare hair metal songs. Plus, bring BackBach they say. And CJ Snare, RIP.
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