Mars Attacks Podcast 272 - Kiss Discussion

KISS DISCUSSION WITH MY PATRONS

During this episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast, my Patrons join me to discuss the legendary band Kiss.

As with all of these band-centric discussions we talk about the first time hearing the band. Our favorite album by the band. What three tracks we'd use to sell the album to someone? Have we seen them live, and if so favorite memories of seeing them.

This episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast is the audio version of the May 20th, 2022 episode of the Signals From Mars live stream. You can watch the video version of the interview here.

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CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE HERE

https://youtu.be/DxnBV7j9mxQ

https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/audio/mars-attacks-podcast-272-kiss-discussion/

Signals From Mars - May 27, 2022 - Kiss Discussion With Patrons

MY PATRONS JOIN ME TO DISCUSS KISS

During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, my Patrons join me to discuss the legendary band Kiss.

As with all of these band-centric discussions we talk about the first time hearing the band. Our favorite album by the band. What three tracks we'd use to sell the album to someone? Have we seen them live, and if so favorite memories of seeing them.

This episode of the Signals From Mars was originally recorded on May 20th, 2022. The audio version of this episode is Mars Attacks Podcast 270. You can find the audio version here.

Join us live for Signals From Mars. Ask questions, talk to others, partake!

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https://youtu.be/DxnBV7j9mxQ

You can check out the audio version of this episode of Signals From Mars here.

https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/signals-from-mars-replay/signals-from-mars-may-27-2022-kiss-discussion-with-patrons/

New Releases: May 27, 2022 - Def Leppard

DEF LEPPARD IS BACK WITH ALBUM NUMBER TWELVE

Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos


Def Leppard is one of the most important bands in the musical soundtrack of my life. Aside from maybe X, I have always found something good on each of their previous albums. There is not a lot going on Diamond Star Halos that really sounds appealing to me.

I get that the band will never sound like they did when Steve Clark, Mutt Lange, and even Pete Willis were in the band. I'm not asking them to, but if you look at what Ghost just did with their album Imperia, you can still be a rock band and bring in outside writers and elements from other types of music and still make it your own, and more importantly rock.

How many albums Def Leppard released?

The band has released 12 albums in 25 years.

Who produced the album?

The band and Ronan McHugh.

What label is the band on?

After years of fighting with Universal, and switching to Sony’s earMusic for the 2015 self-titled album, they’re back on Universal Music Enterprise (UMe).

How many years has Def Leppard been active?

The band first got together in 1977, forty-five years ago.

There are times when I can't figure out what they're doing with this album. Are these B-sides? Are they songs that were put together to appear on some movie soundtrack? Are these leftovers, that due to the pandemic they tried to flesh out and release? Are they a band chasing past glories trying to recapture Hysteria for the millionth time?

When Joe Elliott said this would be a defining album for the band, I thought "wow, it's the one we've been waiting for." But nope, this feels like a band that has run out of ideas. No Def Leppard-like choruses that you want to sing to. No memorable melodies that get stuck in your head. It's all kind of bland. Most of it is mediocre at best, with nothing that's really great either.

I get that they're still trying to chase the fan base that made Hysteria huge. But that vinyl buying, go see several shows on tour die-hard, is still hoping for something that resembles the band's first three albums. When they were remotely a rock band.

Don't get me wrong, there is a lot by the band since then that I have liked. But when the best musician in the band hasn't written a single note on the album, there is a huge problem.

I can't recommend this album to anyone. Will die-hards check it out anyway? Absolutely, and will there be some that say they love it? No doubt, but man, they need to understand that the two main ingredients in Hysteria are no longer around the band. Ballads like "Two Steps Behind" no longer light up the charts. If Tesla's Shock wasn't enough to make you realize that Phil Collen doesn't know how to get a band on the radio, then there isn't much anyone can do to help.

To quote one of my Patrons, the track "Lifeless" best describes the album. The album was produced by the band, and Ronan McHugh, sometimes bands need someone to say "no you can do better." Diamond Star Halos is your perfect example of that.


Here is Def Leppard with the track "Take What You Want" off of their latest album Diamond Star Halos. It is the only song that thinks is decent off of the album.


https://youtu.be/XRNeFLWNwSM


Interested in checking out Let The Bad Times Roll by The Offspring before picking the album up?


Pick your poison, check out the album on either Spotify or Apple Music here.

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APPLE MUSIC

RELATED: Check out the Patron curated 2022 playlist here.

HERE ARE SOME OTHER NEW RELEASES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Michael Schenker Group - Universal

Coheed And Cambria - Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind

Mark Tremonti - Tremonti Sings Sinatra

Simon McBride - The Fighter

Honey Bee - Honey Bee

Sensory Amusia - Breed Death

Nekkromaniac - Plague Eater

Crematory - Inglorious Darkness

Smoke Or Fire - Beauty Fades

Hey Thanks! - Start/Living

Low Gear - Siktunes Redux

Hollow Front - The Price of Dreaming

Trollfest - Flamingo Overlord

In Her Own Words - Distance Or Decay

Sarayasign - Throne of Gold

Rip Room - Alight and Round

Cabin Boy Jumped Ship - Sentiments

Iatt - Magnus Opus

With The Punches - Discontent

Holocausto Canibal - Crueza Ferina

Healing Magic - Volume 1: Fire

Black Void - Antithesis

Decapitated - Cancer Culture

Hey Thanks! - Start/Living

EPs

Mournful Congregation - The Exuviae Of Gods - Part I

Føes/Heated - War On Everything

REISSUES

Nirvana - Nevermind 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Vinyl

Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends 20th Anniversary Edition

The Flower Kings - Back In The World Of Adventures

The Flower Kings - Retropolis

Tank - Honour And Blood

Tank - This Means War

COMPILATIONS

Raven - Rock Until You Drop The 4CD Over The Top Edition


Support the site and the bands you love by picking up any of the albums listed above.


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Mars Attacks Podcast 271 - M3 2022 Discussion

BRAD DAHL IS BACK TO DISCUSS THE 2022 EDITION OF M3

During this episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast, Brad Dahl of Yarg Metal returns to the show. During the show, Brad discusses his experience at the 13th edition of the Maryland-based festival. What bands were good? Which bored him and Shelly?

This episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast is the audio version of the May 13th, 2022 episode of the Signals From Mars live stream. You can watch the video version of the interview here.

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https://youtu.be/eL8-B0Zshb8

https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/audio/mars-attacks-podcast-271-m3-2022-discussion/

Signals From Mars - May 20, 2022 - M3 Festival

M3 2022 DISCUSSION WITH BRAD DAHL

During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, Brad Dahl of Yarg Metal returns to the show.

During the show, Brad discusses his experience at the 13th edition of the Maryland-based festival. What bands were good? Which bored him and Shelly?

This episode of the Signals From Mars was originally recorded on May 13th, 2022. The audio version of this episode is Mars Attacks Podcast 270. You can find the audio version here.

Join us live for Signals From Mars. Ask questions, talk to others, partake!

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https://youtu.be/eL8-B0Zshb8

You can check out the audio version of this episode of Signals From Mars here.

TUESDAYS ON SIGNALS FROM MARS

Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday on Twitch is a new show where, as you might suspect, I throw out a bunch of hard rock and metal trivia questions to the audience.

Last week's game came down to the very last question, with the winner taking away a $5 discount from the Mars Attacks Podcast Merch store. Will tonight bring a new champ?

Not only do you need to know the correct answer, but you also need to be the quickest to answer correctly. The faster you answer, the more points you obtain. But answer wrong, and you'll lose points.

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FRIDAYS ON SIGNALS FROM MARS

SIGNALS FROM MARS ON FIRESIDE

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New Releases: May 20, 2022 - Anvil

ANVIL IS BACK TO IMPACT YOUR EARS!

ANVIL - IMPACT IS IMMENENT


Nineteen albums in, did anyone think Anvil was going to release a blackened opera concept prog album? Like the name of one of their previous albums, Anvil is Anvil. And that's all there is to it.

Impact Is Imminent is a continuation of everything that's come before it. The band has never been shy about being a heavy metal machine. They don't take themselves 100% serious. All of their albums are full of anthems that touch on weed, sex, your typical heavy metal themes, and downright silliness!

They are your typical band where you don't need to find a new album or song to replace your previous favorite. Impact Is Imminent just helps extend your Anvil playlist. If they haven't done anything for you yet then don't expect this album to do it for you. This is an extension of their legacy. Diehards will lap this album right up!

How many albums have Anvil released?

This is album number nineteen, their first since 2020’s Legal At Last.

Who produced the album?

Marin ‘Mattes’ Peiffer, he has produced U.D.O. as well as Avil’s previous few releases 2016’s Anvil Is Anvil, 2018’s Pounding The Pavement, and 2020’s Legal At Last.

What label is the band on?

The band is currently on AFM records.

How many years has Anvil been active?

The Lips and Robb Reiner first got together in 1973, forty-nine years ago.


Here is Anvil with the track "Take A Lesson" off of their latest album Impact Is Imminent.


https://youtu.be/BZPbnuvsqQA


Interested in checking out Impact Is Imminent by Anvil before picking the album up?


Pick your poison, check out the album on either Spotify or Apple Music here.


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APPLE MUSIC

RELATED: Check out the Patron curated 2022 playlist here.

HERE ARE SOME OTHER NEW RELEASES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Evergrey - A Heartless Portrait

James LaBrie - Beautiful Shade Of Grey

Cave In - Heavy Pendulum

Sadist - Firescorched

Septicflesh - Modern Primitive

Ratos de Porão - Necropolítica

Leviathan Project - The Final War

Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky - Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky

Zinny Zan - Lullabies for the Masses

Malevolence - Malicious Intent

Dvne - Cycles of Asphodel

They Kingdom Will Burn - The Void And The Vengeance

A Sound Of Thunder - The Krimson Kult

Coreleoni - III

Volturian - Red Dragon

Black Void - Antithesis

Oratory - Inner Pyre

Serpentent - Ancient Tomes Vol. 1: Mother Of Light

Unbowed - Colour The Soul

Watashi Wa - People Like People

Bog Body - Cryonic Crevasse Cult

Rottenness - Violentopía

Mortal Thrall - A Path To Fire

Luminous Vault - Animate The Emptiness

Geezer - Stoned Blues Machine

Helsott - Will And The Witch

Last Temptation - Fuel For My Soul

EPs

Arch Enemy - Sunset Over The Empire 7"

Helloween - Best Time 7"

Oratory - Inner Pyre

Predatory Light - Death And The Twilight Hours

REISSUES

Wolftooth - Valhalla


Wolftooth - Wolftooth


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TUESDAYS ON SIGNALS FROM MARS

Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday on Twitch is a new show where, as you might suspect, I throw out a bunch of hard rock and metal trivia questions to the audience.

Last week's game came down to the very last question, with the winner taking away a $5 discount from the Mars Attacks Podcast Merch store. Will tonight bring a new champ?

Not only do you need to know the correct answer, but you also need to be the quickest to answer correctly. The faster you answer, the more points you obtain. But answer wrong, and you'll lose points.

What to join in on the action, or watch and hang out in the chat? Go here to do so.

Signals From Mars Trivia Tuesday 5 PM EST / 2 PM PST / 10 PM UK / 11 PM CET

FRIDAYS ON SIGNALS FROM MARS

SIGNALS FROM MARS ON FIRESIDE


Fireside is a relatively new social audio platform. It allows me to interact with guests and you the listener. It is a unique way to participate, and have your voice heard.

The pre-show covers that week's new releases, as well as recent hard rock and metal news.

Fridays at 5 PM EST / 2 PM PST / 10 PM UK / 11 PM CET

Go here to find out how you can sign up and become part of Fireside for free!

SIGNALS FROM MARS LIVESTREAM

Check out Signals From Mars Livestream Fridays at 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST / 11:00 PM in the UK / 12:00 AM Saturday CET.

The show broadcasts simultaneously on 14 different platforms. You can watch on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, MixCloud, dlive, Trovo, NimoTV, afreecaTV, Mobcrush, Vaughn Live, Picarto, OK.ru, and FC2 Live.

On the road? No problem, you listen live via the MixCloud app on your phone. Alternately, the podcast version of the Livestream will be available next week.

If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, it is available on all of the major podcasting platforms.

Go here to subscribe.

BECOME A PATRON

What do I get for becoming a Patron?

You’ll get exclusive Podcasts, daily video content, shout-outs, and merch depending on the tier you pick.

How do I find new music?

Don’t wait for shows to do their quarterly or monthly specials on new music. You’ll find new music daily on the Patreon page.

Looking for a friendly place to discuss music?

Everyone’s opinion is respected in the group. And if you don’t like a track that’s featured, don’t where there is plenty more new music coming.

Want to be part of the discussion?

Join the Patrons for our monthly discussions. Have your voice heard!

https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/new-releases/may-20-2022-anvil/

New Releases: May 13, 2022 - Graham Bonnet Band

THE LEGENDARY GRAHAM BONNET IS BACK GRAHAM BONNET BAND - DAY OUT IN NOWHERE There aren't many seventy-four-year-old singers still belting out tunes like Graham Bonnet. Robin McAuley was recently asked on Focus On Metal, whose songs are hardest to sing when playing with MSG live. He quickly responded something to the effect of "one of Graham's songs". He mentioned how Graham once told him how he didn't know how to sing any other way.If you're a fan of Rainbow or Michael Schenker's work over the years, you more than likely know Graham's voice. I was lucky enough to interview him, and discuss his entire career a few years back. That was episode 144, which was back when he was promoting the album The Book.Both The Book and Meanwhile, Back In The Garage were strong outings. But does Day Out In Nowhere compare to either? How many albums has he released as the Graham Bonnet Band? This is studio album number three. It is their first album since 2018's Meanwhile, Back In The Garage.Who produced the album?Graham's basssist and partner, Beth-Ami Heavenstone, and returning guitarist Conrado Pesinato co-produced Day Out In Nowhere. What label is the band on? The band's label is Frontiers Records. How many years has Graham been active? The self-titled album by The Marbles came out back in 1970. He's been at it for 52 years!Day Out In Nowhere is a continuation of what Graham has done on his last two Graham Bonnet Band releases. This album features a bunch of different guests on it. Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy and Nevermore. Brothers John and Mike Tempesta, who are known for their work with The Cult, White Zombie, and Powerman 5000. Finally, Roy Z, is best known for his work with Judas Priest, Halford, and Bruce Dickinson.It is a strong album throughout and will please fans of Graham's previous work. It is an extension of his previous two Graham Bonnet Band albums without copying his legacy or trying to reinvent the wheel. Many people fifty-plus years into their career would be contempt releasing something that remotely sounds like one of their "big songs." Graham is staying in his lane, without being stagnant.If you're a fan, you need to check out Day Out In Nowhere. Here is Graham Bonnet Band with the "Imposter" off of their latest album Day Out In Nowhere. https://youtu.be/IbakmECj-go Interested in checking out Day Out In Nowhere by Graham Bonnet Band before picking the album up? Pick your poison, check out the album on either Spotify or Apple Music here. SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC RELATED: Check out the Patron curated 2022 playlist here. HERE ARE SOME OTHER NEW RELEASES THAT MAY INTEREST YOUVisions Of Atlantis - PiratesThe Black Keys - Dropout BoogieMisery Index - Complete ControlJ.B.O. - Planet PinkJungle Rot - A Call To ArmsMoon Tooth - PhototrophMaster Boot Record - Personal ComputerSkills - Different WorldsFamyne - The Ground BelowKatharos - Of Lineages Long ForgottenThe Big Deal - First BiteCage Fight - Cage FightNechochwen - Kanawha BlackCoreleoni - IIIAdamantis Guitar Orchestra - Cerclaria LuxLiar Thief Bandit - DiamondsBlackBeer - Take The FreedomZero Hour - Agenda 21Primitive Man - InsurmountableSteaksauce Mustache - All Jouse, No NoiseStinger - Expect The UnexpectedWoorms - FatalismoHiraki - AltererCartilage - The Deader The BetterEPsDishwalla - AliveMiscreation - Miscreation MMXXIPrimitive Man - InsurmountableSkaven - Flowers Of Flesh And BloodREISSUESCarnivore - CarnivoreOpeth - In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)Xentrix - Shattered Existence Support the site and the bands you love by picking up any of the albums listed above. Here are the various Amazon stores I am affiliated with: US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, and Spain. When you make a purchase via one of my Amazon Affiliate links, know that I may be eligible to receive a small kickback for any purchase I send their way. You don't pay anything else, while I make a small profit. Win/win for everyone!
https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/new-releases/new-releases-may-13-2022-graham-bonnet-band/

Mars Attacks Podcast 270 - Brad "The Yarginator" Dahl

THE YARGINATOR IS BACK!During this episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast, Brad "The Yarginator" Dahl of Yarg Metal returns to the show.This episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast is the audio version of the April 29th, 2022 episode of the Signals From Mars live stream. You can watch the video version of the interview here.Join us live for Signals From Mars. Ask questions, talk to others, partake!Fridays 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST / 11 PM UK / 12 AM Saturday CETWhat is Yarg Metal?This is Brad’s site, it plays nothing but great rock and metal 24/7. Visit Yarg Metal for more information.Why is Brad called Dr. Poison?He’s saving people’s lives by day by answering the poison hot line.What's Dr. Poison's catch phrase?He’s going to die, but not from that.How many basses does Dr. Poison have?He doesn’t even know the answer to that question! His collection rivals that of Rick Nielson!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE HEREhttps://youtu.be/zFm0S2b07bg
https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/audio/mars-attacks-podcast-270-brad-the-yarginator-dahl/

Signals From Mars - April 29, 2022 - Brad Dahl

BRAD DAHL THE YARGINATOR IS BACK!During this episode of the Signals From Mars Live Stream, Brad "The Yarginator" Dahl of Yarg Metal returns to the show.This episode of the Signals From Mars was originally recorded on April 29th, 2022. The audio version of this episode is Mars Attacks Podcast 270. You can find the audio version here.Join us live for Signals From Mars. Ask questions, talk to others, partake!Fridays 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST / 11 PM UK / 12 AM Saturday CEThttps://youtu.be/zFm0S2b07bg You can check out the audio version of this episode of Signals From Mars here.
https://www.marsattacksradio.com/2022/05/signals-from-mars-replay/signals-from-mars-april-29-2022-brad-dahl/