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"Hair metal" has become a genre that is often used in a derogative way, and lots of great albums from that period were unfairly lumped in with lesser ones as a result. Your hosts Aaron Alcott and Bryo... more
FAQs about Hair Metal Memories:How many episodes does Hair Metal Memories have?The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.
February 17, 2025S3E28 - Bang Tango - Psycho Cafe'Aaron and Bryon take a look at this much-requested cult classic and much-loved hidden treasure, Bang Tango's debut album, Psycho Cafe'. Learn about the band's rocket to fame! And just how much Kyle can you have in one band? All this and more, in the latest and loudest episode of HMM!...more41minPlay
December 12, 2024S3E27 - Dio - Holy DiverCelebrating 50 episodes! Aaron and Bryon tackle a monster hit album to celebrate, Dio's platinum-selling Holy Diver! Learn how Dio was the coolest high schooler ever! Gasp as Dio gives up a promising career in pharmacology to pursue rock and roll legendry, with detours along the way with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath! PLUS: Our biggest curveball yet in Gear Talk!...more52minPlay
October 28, 2024S3E26 - Night Ranger - Dawn PatrolAaron and Bryon take on Night Ranger's 1982 debut smash, Dawn Patrol! Learn why they had to destroy the first run of this album, which member has written songs for Cher and jammed with Ringo Starr, and the secret Night Ranger connection to the Star Wars universe! All this and more in the latest and/or greatest episode of Hair Metal Memories!...more50minPlay
August 13, 2024S3E25 - House Of Lords - self-titledAaron and Bryon hit the pub for this latest episode, and explore the further adventures of Greg Giuffria and Co. as they rock a little harder and try to write some hits! The House of Lords debut album may not have made the Hair Metal Pantheon, but the history and personnel on this record insures its place in rock history, and is fully explored by your mostly sober guides!...more43minPlay
July 09, 2024S3E24 - The Cult - Sonic TempleAaron and Bryon explore the dark side of hair metal by taking a deep dive into The Cult's 1989 Bob Rock produced masterpiece, Sonic Temple. The seriousness of Ian Astbury is seriously discussed seriously, as is the record's connection to Andy Warhol. All this and more on the most serious episode of HMM yet!...more55minPlay
June 06, 2024S3E23 - Saigon Kick - The LizardIn this episode Aaron and Bryon take a microscope to this much-requested and much-loved second album, Saigon Kick's "The Lizard." Tour a Swedish studio! Witness the band drama! Learn the secret connections to Skid Row and Marillion! All this and more on the latest episode yet of Hair Metal Memories....more59minPlay
May 23, 2024S3E22 - L.A. Guns - Cocked And LoadedAaron and Bryon take a deep dive into L.A. Guns' incredible second album, Cocked And Loaded, along with untangling the threads of this band's complex and dramatic history! Learn Tracii Guns' real name, and the connections to The Germs, Robbie Krieger, and more, on the latest and/or greatest episode of Hair Metal Memories!...more1h 3minPlay
May 09, 2024S3E21 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 3In the third and final part of their Van Halen retro and discussion of the band's influence on hair metal, Aaron and Bryon get in the weeds with Sammy and the gang, before delving into the triumphant return of co-founder David Lee Roth! ...more1h 36minPlay
April 24, 2024S3E20 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 2Part 2 of our Van Halen retro and discussion of the massive influence the band has had on the hair metal genre. This episode covers the next 4 albums, from "Diver Down" to "OU182," and the transition from David Lee Roth to Sammy Hagar, as Aaron and Bryon valiantly attempt to drink a bottle of Cabo Wabo tequila!...more1h 1minPlay
April 11, 2024S3E19 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 1The first part of a 3-part series focusing on mega-platinum rock stars Van Halen, and the influence they've had on the hair metal genre! Part one covers the first four albums, and a brief history of the band, as well as Aaron and Bryon tackling the question: Is Van Halen hair metal?...more1h 5minPlay
FAQs about Hair Metal Memories:How many episodes does Hair Metal Memories have?The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.