AC/DC Greatest Song? I Gotta Set the Record Straight

A Box Full of Rock History (Circus, Hit Parader & Pure Chaos)What starts as a mysterious box quickly turns into a full-blown time machine. In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella crack open an incredible fan-donated collection of vintage Circus, Hit Parader, Kerrang, tour books, and rare rock memorabilia spanning the late ’70s through the mid ’80s—and immediately lose their minds.From KISS drama (“Why the Catman Really Left KISS”), Van Halen chaos, Ozzy vs. Sabbath, Motley Crüe, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Queen, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, ZZ Top, and even Steve Martin somehow showing up in Circus magazine—this episode is packed with jaw-dropping covers, forgotten headlines, deep-cut stories, and pure rock nostalgia.Along the way, Robert and Gary riff on guitar heroes, concert philosophies, magazine culture, forgotten bands, and why this single box might fuel an entire year of content. Huge thanks to fan Gary Ligh for the donation that made this episode—and many future ones—possible. This is why physical media still matters.

What happens when three lifelong KISS fans realize their first-ever KISS concert was… the first tour without makeup?In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella are joined by special guest Jonni Lightfoot (former Air Supply bassist and current Artist Relations / Marketing Manager / Product Specialist at Digitech) for a deep-dive hang into one of the weirdest, most fascinating eras in KISS history: the Lick It Up era—when the makeup came off, the tank came back, and the band tried to figure out what “KISS” even meant anymore.The guys flip through an original Lick It Up tour book, obsess over Vinnie Vincent’s look (and guitars), debate whether KISS could’ve stayed in makeup through the ’80s, and roast everything from questionable album covers to post-apocalyptic music video clichés. Along the way, you’ll get plenty of gear talk (BC Rich, Jackson, endorsements), some surprisingly thoughtful takes on branding and presentation, and the kind of laugh-out-loud commentary only fellow KISS lifers can deliver.Plus: Jonni brings the insider energy, the collector knowledge, and the “I should probably call Vinnie” moment that we all want to see happen.

What happens when you mix classic movie nostalgia, killer soundtrack memories, and a brand-new show idea for 2026? You get Robert and Gary going full “midnight movie era” while welcoming Austin Roy—local actor/musician/composer and the guy who’s about to become your official soundtrack co-pilot next year.This episode bounces from Heavy Metal (and that Mob Rules moment that melted brains) to the glory days of Footloose and Rocky IV, with detours into Kevin Bacon trauma, Olympic Training Center Rocky viewing, and one unforgettable confession: Gary picked Cobra for a group movie night… and is still paying for it decades later.Plus: Austin introduces himself, talks acting (including his zombie role in Dead Trigger with Dolph Lundgren), and you guys open the floor to the audience—because 2026 is about to bring a whole new run of soundtrack deep dives.

KISS in the ’80s was a wild ride… and this episode is pure Animalize-era nerding out in the best possible way. Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella are joined by special guest Jonni Lightfoot (former Air Supply bassist and current Artist Relations at Digitech) for a deep dive into one of the strangest lineup whiplashes in KISS history: the same tour… with two different guitarists… and two different tour books.Jonni rolls in with a collector-level flex: two official tour programs from the Animalize tour—one featuring Mark St. John (blink-and-you-miss-him KISS guitarist) and the other featuring Bruce Kulick, who quickly took over. The guys flip through both, compare photos page-by-page, roast the glam visuals, and debate what really happened with the infamous “hand problem” storyline. Along the way: Paul Stanley’s wild guitar choices, Gene’s unstoppable “Demon even without makeup” energy, Eric Carr love, and the kind of KISS continuity chaos that only longtime fans truly understand.And in a perfect full-circle moment, Jonni adds to the set with a bright green Digitech/DOD envelope filter pedal—because if you’re going to argue about Jackson guitars, Steinbergers, and ‘80s stage aesthetics… you might as well do it with more pedals in the background.

After 27 years, Matt Cameron has stepped down from Pearl Jam—and it hit hard for those of us who came of age during the rise of Soundgarden and the grunge revolution.In this video, Robert John Hadfield shares a deeply personal tribute to Cameron, recounting:- His unforgettable KISS tribute band story as a teenager- His essential contributions to Soundgarden’s signature sound- The hidden brilliance behind two of Robert’s favorite tracks: “Room a Thousand Years Wide” and “Drawing Flies”- The power of Badmotorfinger, its innovative time signatures, and why it remains a masterpiece- Plus: a vintage 1992 LA Times article featuring a young Matt Cameron on tour with Guns N’ Roses- From the early Seattle scene to the moment Soundgarden exploded, this video looks back at a band—and a drummer—that helped reshape an entire era of music.👇 Drop a comment and let us know:💬 Your favorite Soundgarden track🥁 Your thoughts on Matt Cameron’s contributions🧠 Which grunge moment changed you forever?🔔 Subscribe to the channel and hit the bell for more deep dives into the music that shaped us.🕒 Time Stamps:00:00 – Intro: Matt Cameron steps down from Pearl Jam00:45 – Matt’s legendary KISS tribute band and the cease & desist letter03:05 – Discovering Soundgarden in the early '90s04:15 – The impact of Badmotorfinger and hearing “Rusty Cage” for the first time06:02 – “Room a Thousand Years Wide” and Matt Cameron’s songwriting brilliance08:17 – “Drawing Flies” and Cameron’s frantic energy09:23 – Time signatures, tunings, and musical innovation in Soundgarden11:04 – How Cameron grounded the chaos of the band’s creativity12:27 – The original 1990 version of “Room a Thousand Years Wide”13:15 – Superunknown and Down on the Upside reflections15:07 – From Soundgarden to Pearl Jam: Cameron’s 27-year journey16:28 – Vintage LA Times article: 1992 interview with Cameron20:04 – Soundgarden on the verge of stardom21:11 – Opening for Guns N’ Roses, touring, and musical philosophy22:47 – The Soundgarden sound: influences from Zeppelin to Grand Funk25:12 – Seattle’s scene and its sonic atmosphere26:54 – Seeing Soundgarden live and their unique setlists28:27 – Final thoughts on Matt Cameron’s quiet departure30:25 – Two-time Rock Hall inductee? (Matt Cameron & Ringo Starr)🎯 Hashtags and Mentions:Hashtags:#MattCameron #Soundgarden #PearlJam #Grunge #Badmotorfinger #ChrisCornell #RoomAThousandYearsWide #SeattleSound #90sRock #RockLegends #RobertJohnHadfield #Audiomover