The Metal Shop

Black Sabbath Part 2: The Ozzy Years

We take a more in depth look at the classic Black Sabbath lineup, talk about our favorite albums and songs  and some off the riffmaster's greatest riffs.  In our "Week in Metal" we walk about seeing Ghost live at the Speckles Theater in San Diego!

Black Sabbath Part 1: We Sold Our Souls For Rock and Roll

Sorry about the delay, we had some health issues last week, but we're back and better(?) than ever!  For "Yhis Week in Metal", we discuss the new Ace Frehley album "Spaceman", KISS tickets going on sale for 2019, our upcoming Ghost show, and Ozzy's makeup dates announced with NEW opening act!  Then it's on to our main topic: The Grand-Daddys of metal, Black Sabbath!  This episode we're going to talk less about specifics, and more about our personal histories with the music, etc

Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow

After a couple of setbacks, we FINALLY get to our long awaited (at least by us) episode about RAINBOW! We're both really psyched about this one as we both have a huge passion for Ritchie Blackmore AND Dio! Enjoy!

Shredders!

Big Frog is flying solo again thanks to Mike being sick! We'll be back next week with Rainbow, but for now, here's Frog talking about the guitarists that influenced him (and the ones he thinks are over rated)

Blackmore Part 1: Deep Purple

Part 1 of our look at the career of the legendary guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.  While we will discuss several line ups, the main focal point will be the Mark II lineup.  We also debut our new  "This Week in Metal" segment where we start each episode off with a quick rundown of some current events. 

Frog Goes Solo!

This week Big Frog is flying solo due to some issues w/ transportation. He gives a rundown of recent concerts he's seen.  Mike will be back next week in part 1 of our Ritchie Blackmore episodes: Deep Purple.   

That 90's Show

Hammer pants. Attitude. Depressed rock stars. Gratitious use of the letter X. It's the 1990s!  This week Mike and Big Frog discuss what the 90s were like for them, the music they loved during that time, and the comics that influenced them. So sit back, shoot some heroin, and pound a bottle of Surge, we're getting X-TREME!

You Wanted the Best (Part 2)

It's Part 2 of the KISStravaganza!  We finish up the history of the band, and Big Frog vents on why he really dislikes the current version.

You wanted the best..... (Part 1)

You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world..... KISS!.  It's part one of our two part KISStravaganza. In part one, we cover a basic history of the band leading up to it's current incarnation (with a detour of Big Frog talking shit on Ritchie Blackmore's hat somehow)

The Replacements!

Whether it be because of tragedy or egos, sometimes bands have to do the unthinkable: replace their lead singer, to varying results.  This week Mike and Big Frog discuss replacement singers: the good, bad and ugly!