Episode 72 marks the return of Mitch LaFon to the show. You usually hear bands cover Kiss, but during this episode we discuss tracks that Kiss has covered throughout their career.

Please remember to contribute what you can to Mitch’s Kiss Tribute album, not only will you be receiving cool music in return, but you will be helping a great cause. You can find out more here.

The episode you’ll hear snippets of songs Kiss has covered over the years.

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This episode features an exclusive interview with Mitch Lafon, regarding the pledge campaign he has started on Pledgemusic.com. This campaign was started in honor of his late father-in-law, who passed away a short time ago. It is Mitch’s way of giving back to the facility that took care of his father-in-law in his last days. At the same time, this campaign features some very well known artists paying tribute to Kiss, on the band’s 40th anniversary. To find out more about the campaign go here.

The episode features music from artists whose music is being featured in the campaign, such as Bumblefoot, L.A. Guns, Slaves On Dope, Kill Devil Hill, Killer Dwarfs, Union and Doro.

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This episode concludes our two part interview which Mitch Lafon, who earlier this year did a five part interview regarding the 20th anniversary of the Kiss album Revenge. If you have not read all five parts you can read interviews Mitch conducted with Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, Dick Wagner, Kevin Valentine, and Tommy Thayer. Bruce Kulick also remembers the album on site as well, you can read those comments here.

In this episode we flip things around, and discuss with Mitch what stood out to me after reading his interviews. The show also features select tracks from the album.

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This episode kicks off a two part interview which Mitch Lafon, who earlier this year did a five part interview regarding the 20th anniversary of the Kiss album Revenge. If you have not read all five parts you can read interviews Mitch conducted with Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, Dick Wagner, Kevin Valentine, and Tommy Thayer. Bruce Kulick also remembers the album on site as well, you can read those comments here.

In this episode Mitch discusses things that stood out to him regarding his five part interview. Part two will feature things that stood out to me after reading his interviews. The show also features select tracks from the album.

Would like to thank Decibel Geek podcast once again for posting my 9/11 story, if you haven’t read it, you can find it here.

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Kiss – Deuce
Kiss – All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose
Kiss – Say Yeah
Kiss – Ladies Room
Kiss – Hard Times
Kiss – Strange Ways
Peter Criss – Bad Attitude
Ace Frehley – Sister
Paul Stanley – Lift
Bruce Kulick (Featuring Gene Simmons) – I Ain’t Gonna Die
Kiss – Is That You
Kiss – King Of The Night Time World
Kiss – Master & Slave
Kiss – Danger
Kiss – Two Timer
Kiss – Plaster Caster
Kiss – Within
Kiss – Lonely Is The Hunter
Kiss – Spit
Kiss – I
Kiss – Betrayed

During this episode of the podcast our guest is author, musician, and host of the show Glory Is Noise, Joel Gausten. Joel discusses his latest book From Sabbath To Satan, the aforementioned show which can be found on RadioFreeSatan.com, his work with the bands like The Undead, Electric Frankenstein and Pigface. He also describes what it was like being seventeen, in high school and being asked to help out Doyle and Jerry Only while they were trying to resurrect the Misfits. He dispels any rumors regarding his exact involvement in the band, and references a few projects that he is working on, including one for this very web site.

If you are interested in purchasing any of his books, go to GaustenBooks.com

The episode features the following songs:

Misfits – Mars Attacks
Killing Joke – The Great Cull
Prong – Prove You Wrong
Bill Ward – Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)

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This week’s episode of Mars Attacks features an interview with Greg Prato author of The Eric Carr Story and When MTV Ruled the World (among others). The interview is split between both of these books, as both where released around the same time. During the interview he details what it was like to put both books together, what hard rock and metal musicians where interviewed for both (including members of Kiss, Judas Priest, Carmine Appice, Twisted Sister, Anthrax, etc.) and how difficult it was to get them involved in his projects. Some of the other items discussed with Greg are which testimonials (if any) surprised him, why he decided to release both books, and his two upcoming releases, an autobiography of Carmine Appice which he is currently writing alongside the legendary drummer, and Sack Exchange his first non-music related book which is centered around the New York Jets of the 1980s.

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EZO – Flashback Heartattack
Wendy O. Williams – Ain’t None Of Your Business
Kiss – Under The Gun
Motley Crue – Too Fast For Love (Alternate Intro)
W.A.S.P. – L.O.V.E. Machine
Yngwie Malmstee – Fire
The Cult – Bad Fun
Guns N Roses – Rocket Queen
Cinderella – Night Songs
Great White – Desert Moon
Dokken – It’s Not Love
Poison – Look What The Cat Dragged In
Vinnie Vincent Invasion – Shoot You Full OF Love

In the latest episode we have a very special interview with former Kiss and current Grand Funk Rail Road guitarist Bruce Kulick. During this episode Bruce discusses the making of his upcoming solo album BK3, the special guests that appear on the album which includes Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and John Corabi among others. He also touches upon some of his favorite Kiss moments, the recording of several albums including Revenge and Carnival of Souls, dispels some rumors pertain to the recording of both albums, talks about his memories of Eric Carr, and his involvement in various Rock And Roll Fantasy Camps. He also goes on to discuss his relationship with Paul Stanley and former members of the band Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, and Vinnie Vincent.

Throughout the episode you’ll hear songs Bruce played on from Kiss, Union, and some of his solo work.

These are all of the items touched upon:

Kiss, Grand Funk Rail Road, BK3, Jeremy Rubolino, John Corabi, The Blue Room, Union, Niki Sixx, Revenge, Ferrari, Marshall P90, Les Paul, Orange Tinny Terror, Tears Are Falling, Forever, Unholy, Rain, Carnival Of Souls, Bob Ezrin, Steve Luckather, ESP, Tobias Sammet, Edguy, Gene Simmons, Nick Simmons, Eric Singer, Doug Fieger, Kevin Churkey, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Rain, Five Finger Death Punch, Tommy Thayer, Eric Carr, Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Peter Criss, Paul Stanley, Mark St. John, Sophie Simmons, Shannon Tweed, Family Jewels, Anomoly, Sonic Boom, Tom Petty, Genghis Khan, Fox On The Run, Slade, Rob Zombie, The Elder, Tail Of The Fox, Rockology, Reunion Tour, Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, Jack Bruce, Cream, Roger Daultry, Pete Townsend, Ron Wood, Audio Dog, Transformer, Judas Priest, Les Binks, Scott Travis, Dave Holland, Wikipedia

The following song are played during the episode:

Bruce Kulick (w/John Corabi) – No Friend Of Mine – BK3
Union – Tangarine – Live At The Galaxy
Kiss – I Walk Alone – Carnival Of Souls
Kiss – Unholy – Revenge
Kiss – Love’s A Deadly Weapon – Asylum

Behind my banter you will hear:

Bruce Kulick – Behind The Lines – BK3
Union – Do Your Own Thing – The Blue Room

In this episode we tackle the extended Kiss family tree. Tunes played are the following:

Vinnie Vincent – Euphoria

Peter Criss – The Truth

Bruce Kulick – Need Me

Union – Jungle

Eric Singer Project – Foxy Lady

Jam Pain Society – The Ride

Doro – Only You

Wendy O. Williams – Ain’t None Of Your Business

Eric Carr – Eyes Of Love

Richie Scarlett – Too Far Gone

Ace Frehley – Pain In The Neck

Arch Enemy – The Enemy

We also touch upon the following:

Robert Fleichman, Andre LaBelle, Mark Slaughter, Paul Stanley, Psycho Circus, Audio Dog, Criss Cat #1, Mike Stone, Queensryche, Live At The Galaxy, John Corabi, Insanity Of Life, Rockology, Rock Heads, Warlock, Gene Simmons, The Elder, Creatures Of The Night, Lick It Up, Lany Cordola, House Of Lords, Anomaly, Reginald Van Helsing