Texas power metal veterans Helstar return with their first album in eight years — The Devil’s Masquerade (Massacre Records). Frontman James Rivera joins Metal Mayhem ROC to share the creative spark with guitarist Larry Barragan, the horror-inspired songwriting behind the record, and what fans can expect from upcoming tours in Europe and the U.S.

Rivera also reflects on Helstar’s legacy, lineup changes, side projects, and the future of physical formats like vinyl, digipacks, and media books.

Episode Chapters (Preview)

00:00 — **Introduction and Show Opening**

03:25 — **Success of *Clad In Black***

07:10 — **Why the 8-Year Wait for *The Devil’s Masquerade***

12:36 — **Inspiration Behind the Title Track**

15:45 — **Collaborations with Texas Metal Icons**

…plus more chapters on lineup changes, touring plans, side projects, industry politics, and Helstar’s future.

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This episode, we return to the "Creation & Evolution" theme as we trace the history of the song called "Black Betty". It's a fascinating story, from its origins as an African-American work song to its transformation into a rock anthem by Ram Jam. We'll explore the musical evolution of this enduring track. Join us for this captivating musical journey.

"Black Betty" New Words & Music Adaptation by Huddie Ledbetter - Copyright 1963 (Renewed) 1977 (Renewed) Folkways Music Publishers Inc.

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Did you know September 25th is National One-Hit Wonder Day? Well, neither did we, but since we now know it's a thing, we created this episode. Did we invite friend of the show, Craig Rosen onto the podcast because Steve Rosen, the creator of One-Hit Wonder Day was unavailable? Possibly, but Craig does give us his unique perspective on the songs. What constitutes a one-hit wonder artist? We don't know, but we do know a hit when we hear it, so please enjoy our salute to 80s one-hit wonders!

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The game show that goes to eleven is back—this time straight from Chris’ backyard!

Joining Chris and Aaron for this special Backyard BBQ Edition of Beat the Geek are:

Nate (the unmistakable voice of the Decibel Geek intro)

Christine

Blackie (no, not that one)

With good friends, good food, and three rounds of rock ‘n’ roll trivia, the competition got heated fast. Who rose to the challenge? Who flamed out? And most importantly—did Chris finally pull off a win?

There’s only one way to find out… tune in and crank it up!

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Kristen Massey is a lifelong music lover and musician, who shares her journey from a Beatles-obsessed child to a band member in the Chicago rock scene, and her enduring passion for songwriting in today's episode. Jesse and her discuss Kristen's musical influences, her record deal with Mercury, her diverse career including recipe writing and voiceover work, and her book 'The J Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades.' Tune in for heartfelt stories, reflections on creativity, and of course, Bruce Springsteen's impact. Don't miss out on this celebration of connections, resilience, and the music that binds us all.

01:16 Meet the Guest: Kristen's Musical Journey

01:55 From Beatles to Bruce: Early Influences

05:15 Discovering Springsteen: A Life-Changing Moment

07:57 The Songwriting Path: Inspirations and Beginnings

12:44 Pursuing a Music Career: Challenges and Triumphs

17:27 A New Chapter: Writing and Other Ventures

21:35 Life Lessons and Reflections

24:43 Embracing Life's Journey

25:07 Starting a Podcast: Tips and Insights

27:06 Finding Joy in Creativity

29:03 The Power of Awe and Exploration

31:36 The Art of Songwriting vs. Book Writing

33:42 The Passion Behind Music and Writing

36:44 The Importance of Passion and Persistence

37:40 Reflecting on Bruce Springsteen's Influence

41:36 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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EPYSODE 53: "If Only For A Moment" by Blossom Toes.

Guest: Blossom Toes guitarist Jim Cregan.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we dive deep into "If Only For a Moment " (1969), the cult-favorite psychedelic rock masterpiece from Blossom Toes. Joining us is guitarist Jim Cregan, who shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the album, the band’s evolution from baroque pop to heavier rock, and how the record fits into the late-60s psychedelic movement. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering Blossom Toes for the first time, this conversation brings new life to one of the era’s most overlooked albums.

I hope you dig "If Only For A Moment" as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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Read an article I wrote for Psychedelic Scene Magazine about this album here:

https://psychedelicscene.com/2025/09/19/vinyl-relics-if-only-for-a-moment-blossom-toes/

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FeFu3VbQ9MjCmBvqoZJTu?si=ee265faaf3414b86

JEANNIE PIERSOL "Gladys"

*THE CHEYNES (track title unkown)

CHUCK BERRY “Ingo"

THE INGOES “Fast Eddie”

THE INGOES “I Don’t Want You”

SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II & THE YARDBIRDS “Take It Easy Baby”

THE MULDOONS “Lost Without You”

THE VENTURES "Walk Don't Run"

THE INGOES “Au Secours”

THE INGOES “Se non Mi Aiuti Tu”

BLOSSOM TOES “The Intrepid Baloonist’s Handbook, Vol. 1”

BLOSSOM TOES “Mr. Watchmaker”

BLOSSOM TOES “Look At Me, I’m You”

BLOSSOM TOES “Postcard”

BLOSSOM TOES "Peace Loving Man"

BLOSSOM TOES "Kiss Of Confusion"

BLOSSOM TOES "Listen To The Silence"

BLOSSOM TOES "Love Bomb"

BLOSSOM TOES "Billy Boo The Gunman"

BLOSSOM TOES "Indian Summer"

BLOSSOM TOES "Just Above My Hobby Horse's Head"

BLOSSOM TOES "Wait A Minute"

B.B. BLUNDER “Go Have Yourself A Good Time”

B.B. BLUNDER “New Day”

*CENTIPEDE “Septober Energy”

*MIRAGE “King’s Head”

FULL MONTE “Spark In The Dark”

STUD "Sail On"

STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)”

ROD STEWART “Passion”

ROD STEWART “Tonight I’m Yours”

ROD STEWART “The Best Days Of My Life”

GLASS TIGER feat. ROD STEWART “My Town”

ROD STEWART “Forever Young”

ROD STEWART “Handbags And Gladrags” (live)

ROD STEWART “Young Turks”

THE LONDON QUIREBOYS “7 O’Clock”

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "One Of A Million"

^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!

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In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by renowned Dutch filmmaker Bram Van Splunteren. They dive into Bram’s illustrious career, from his beginnings as a music journalist to creating acclaimed music documentaries, including one on John Hiatt. Bram shares memorable experiences, such as interviewing Buddy Killen and capturing the songwriting process at Tree Music. They also discuss the unique connection between John Hiatt and Dutch audiences, as well as the challenges and successes of making music documentaries in the 80s and 90s. Don't miss this nostalgic and insightful conversation filled with stories and music history!

00:00 Introduction to the Perfectly Good Podcast

00:56 Meet the Guest: A Filmmaker's Journey

03:08 Musical Roots and Early Influences

05:59 The Path to Filmmaking

09:41 Creating Iconic Music Documentaries

14:40 Discovering John Hyatt

26:35 Memories of John and Musical Moments

26:42 Exploring the Office Building

27:08 Songwriter Encounters and Basement Discoveries

28:01 Filmmaking Reflections and Audience Reactions

29:37 Country Music and Personal Connections

32:56 John's Interviews and Improvisations

37:08 Dutch Connection and Documentary Reception

40:15 Challenges in Releasing the Documentary

43:41 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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In 1985, a group of powerful "Washington Wives" led by Tipper Gore formed the PMRC to clean up rock and roll, sparking a culture war that culminated in a dramatic Senate hearing.

This episode of Rock N Roll Archaeology, "The Three-Body Problem," performs a forensic autopsy on that manufactured moral panic. We explore how the unlikely, chaotic alliance of John Denver, Dee Snider, and Frank Zappa dismantled the PMRC's case piece by piece.

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Listen to the thrilling conclusion of our epic chat with The Big Takeover magazine magnate and Springhouse drummer Jack Rabid. We cover the top 3 of our choices for the artists/bands with the best run from 1980-84, as well as more amazing "Jack"-anory stories!

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Part 1 in Episode 275!

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On the 112th Episode Of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys break down USA Today's article, "The Biggest Summer Blockbusters Ever, (Including Jaws) 25 - 1.

Summertime is almost over and the summertime blockbuster movies are still here. The guys breakdown a list compiled by USA Today of the 50 biggest summer blockbusters ever. We discuss numbers 25- 1.

The guys were just listening to "Time Traveler" from KISS so they are holding out hope for "Paul Stanley & The Temple Of Doom!"

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