Decibel Geek Podcast

GeekWire 04.22.26 is packed with the usual mix of rock drama, reunion talk, tour news, and a few curveballs. This week we’re covering Ted Poley walking back his Sebastian Bach rant, new Slayer anniversary shows, Billy Corgan’s latest NWA move, KISS adding more live activity in Vegas, Alice Cooper hitting the road with a new guitarist, and more from the worlds of Poison, Iron Maiden, Accept, Motörhead, Blue Murder, and beyond. We also touch on one non-rock side story about the iPod making a comeback with listeners looking for a distraction-free music experience.

Stories covered in this episode:

Ted Poley takes the blame and says he regrets publicly going off on Sebastian Bach

Slayer announces California and Minnesota shows celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood

Kyle Thomas says arguing over Pantera’s connection to Exhorder is pointless

Billy Corgan lands a major TV deal for the National Wrestling Alliance

Joel Hoekstra joins Stephen Pearcy’s solo band for the 2026 tour

David Reece says he’d love to take part in Accept’s 50th anniversary activity

Phil Campbell’s sons will honor their late father at this year’s Hella Rock Festival

Iron Maiden will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction due to touring commitments in Australia

KISS will perform two unmasked shows as part of the 2026 KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Alice Cooper launches his spring 2026 U.S. tour with new guitarist Anna Cara

T3RMINAL says fans will be surprised by a sound that doesn’t resemble Tesla, W.A.S.P., or Saliva

Steve Brown says he believes he can help Jon Bon Jovi get his voice into shape for a 2026 tour

Bret Michaels says 2027 could be the right time for a Poison reunion

Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Mafia shows celebrating 40 years of Look What The Cat Dragged In

Carmine Appice wants to record a Blue Murder tribute project with guest musicians

Ace Frehley bandmate Ryan Spencer Cook defends the decision to celebrate a late KISS legend’s legacy

A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening

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This week we dive into one of rock’s most hysterical and revealing cultural flashpoints: the Satanic Panic. From Robert Johnson crossroads mythology and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins to Black Sabbath, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Slayer, and beyond, we trace how devil imagery, shock rock, media fearmongering, church protests, and moral crusades helped turn hard rock and metal into public enemy number one.

We get into the Peters Brothers and the anti-rock movement, KISS concert protests, the PMRC hearing, the Filthy Fifteen, Richard Ramirez and AC/DC, the Judas Priest backmasking trial, Norwegian black metal church burnings, and the later scapegoating of Marilyn Manson after Columbine. We also follow the thread into more modern acts like Ghost, The Pretty Reckless, and Twin Temple, showing how Satanic imagery evolved from public scandal into branding, theater, provocation, and pop culture tradition.

If you’ve ever wondered how rock music became the target of preachers, parents, politicians, and nightly news panic, this is the episode for you.

What are your memories of Satanic Panic and what impact do you think it had? Let us know in the comments. 

We hope you enjoy Episode 666 - Satanic Panic.

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This week on Geekwire, we dig into Vinnie Vincent’s latest bout of absurdity as he puts a $2 million price tag on his new album, while Ace Frehley’s legendary 1975 Les Paul heads to auction with a hefty expected sale price. We also cover a surprise Guns N’ Roses-related reunion performance at Rock For Jennifer and Charlie Benante’s thoughts on both a possible live album from Pantera and the direction of the upcoming Anthrax release.

We also get into Blaze Bayley being added to the list of Iron Maiden members nominated for the Rock Hall, Bobby Blotzer calling for one last tour from Ratt’s classic lineup, and the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons releasing a new Stanley Simmons video while Paul pushes back on the nepotism talk. On top of that, Melissa Reese will miss the upcoming Guns N’ Roses tour, William Shatner teams with Rob Halford for a reworked Judas Priest classic, Rikki Rockett’s long-awaited memoir finally gets a release window, Ginger of The Wildhearts reveals a serious cancer diagnosis, and Geoff Tate offers praise for Queensrÿche replacement Todd La Torre.

It's another view into the latest, greatest, and stupidest news happening in the rock world today.

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We're back to discuss the past, present, and future of rock with another issue of DBG Times!

Rockstar Deathdays include Andrew Wood, Chuck Berry, AJ Pero, Dave Brockie, Taylor Hawkins, Randy Castillo, and Randy Rhoads.

Album anniversaries this week include 5 years of Now & Then from Paul Stanley’s Soul Station, 20 years of Rob Zombie’s Educated Horses, 25 years of Just Push Play by Aerosmith, Every Six Seconds by Saliva, and Time Bomb by Buckcherry.

Turning 30 is KISS Unplugged. Turning 40 are Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Van Halen’s 5150, Great White’s Shot in the Dark, and Ted Nugent’s Little Miss Dangerous.

At 50 years, Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny, Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak, and KISS Destroyer all hit major milestones. Turning 55 are Black Oak Arkansas’ debut, Jethro Tull’s Aqualung, and Humble Pie’s Rock On.

New music covered this week includes releases from Black Stone Cherry, Gotthard, The Black Crowes, Exodus, Axel Rudi Pell, Tyketto, Black Label Society, Flea, Suzi Quatro, Lou Gramm, and Devil Electric.

All that covered with a lot of laughs, thoughts, and opinions for good measure.

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We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're digging into this time:

Sebastian Bach joins Twisted Sister with Dee Snider's full blessing, and the band also added Joey Cassata on drums for the upcoming shows.

Jon Bon Jovi is still showing vocal struggles in public performance, this time during a Tony Robbins appearance.

Zakk Wylde revealed the song that first made him want to pick up the guitar and explained his motivation for opening for Black Label Society.

Reactivated Sister Sin has released “Drive,” only its second new single in 12 years.

Metallica has added six more “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency shows in Las Vegas. Mortgage brokers are standing by.

A massive Ozzy Osbourne statue will be unveiled at Hellfest, while Sharon says Ozzfest will return in 2027.

Members of Ace Frehley’s solo band have announced an Australian tour celebrating a late KISS legend.

Geddy Lee says Anika Nilles didn’t click immediately, but by day five she had nailed it. But, is it for the glory or the cash?

Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony say they have not been asked to take part in Alex Van Halen’s project with Steve Lukather. Additionally, what the heck IS this project exactly?

All that and more on this edition of Geekwire!

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