The Psycho Circus Podcast

This Bonus Episode marks the return of the Podcast after a lengthy, unplanned absence. Ryo explains where he’s been, why there was no podcast for so many weeks, and what the future plans are now that the show is back on track. He also answers some questions that have come in over the last couple of months and discusses what happens when this podcast reaches “The End of the Road.”

Episode forty-seven is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Trouble Walkin’ by Ace Frehley.

This special bonus episode is a review of the two concerts recently attended in New York City and Philadelphia. Ryo provides an in depth review of the concert, setlist, stage, pyrotechnics, and general mayhem that is a KISS concert.

Episode forty-six is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album Hot In The Shade.

Episode Forty-Five is a look at the infamous documentary The Decline of The Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Ryo provides an overview of the film complete with his own detailed analysis and memories of what this documentary meant to the metal community.

SPOILER WARNING: If you do not want to know what the setlist is for the current tour, do not listen to this episode until you have seen the concert! The entire setlist will be discussed on this episode.

Episode Forty-Four is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the second collection of KISS songs Ryo compiled during his teenage years, KISS Favorites Too. Ryo provides an in depth look at the tracks selected, gives a little background on why each track was picked, and even scolds his younger self for including certain songs at the cost of others

Episode Forty-Three is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the album In Heat. This Gene Simmons produced album was Black N Blue’s last studio effort with Tommy Thayer on guitar and their last album of new material for more than 20 years.

This bonus episode is a deep dive into the current feud between Ace Frehely and Gene Simmons as well as Paul Stanley and Vinnie Vincent.

Episode Forty-Two is a track by track breakdown and analysis of the home video Live Plus Four. Ryo provides an overview of the home video, followed by an in-depth look at the live performance and a full on critique of each music video.

What’s better, the live portion or the music videos? Are the music videos artistic and creative? Or are they just plain garbage that the band did in order to fulfill the requirements to make a video?