Bushy and Metal Mike continue the Halloween tradition, sitting down to discuss the debut album from King Diamond, entitled Fatal Portrait. Released in 1986, it was the birth of the King Diamond band, after leaving Mercyful Fate to pursue his solo career. Loaded with killer riffs and eerie vocals, does this album measure up to the Fate stuff, and how does it compare to later compositions by King Diamond and company? Enjoy!  And Happy Halloween!!!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down to discuss the 1994 release from Nailbomb entitled Point Blank.  A band consisting of Andreas Kisser and Max Cavalera should be a no brainer of a win!  Right?  Tune in to find out!

Join us this week as we welcome DJ Gemini!  She is a FORCE at Cranium Radio, hosting 3 shows throughout the week!  Join her on Mondays at 4pm for Totally Tubular.  Wednesdays at 4pm for Anarchy Rules and Saturdays at 12pm for Mirrorball Mania! She breaks down her history with Cranium, her musical journey, likes and dislikes and gives us a deep dive into all that makes her presence so necessary! https://www.craniumradio.com https://live365.com/station/Craniumradio-com-a08150 Catch past shows at: https://www.mixcloud.com/Cranium_Radio/

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike decided to honor the King of Rock N' Roll.  Since it was the 48th anniversary of Elvis' death, we count down our top 10 Elvis songs of all time. This was a lot of fun, and much more difficult than we both expected it to be.  Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  David Tyler, aka Scapegoat, has been doing an amazing job with our video editing! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlugPodcastMusicandMore   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPHNT8HB0Rs  

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down to discuss the brand new album from the Alice Cooper Group:  The Revenge of Alice Cooper!  This is the first time the entire band has recorded an album together since "Muscle of Love" in 1973. Has it been worth the wait?  Or is this just another sad cash grab by an aging legacy band.  Do the songs hold up, or are they campy and ridiculous? We give our thoughts as we discuss the album track by track, giving our very own pathetically subjective opinions!  Enjoy!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with Steven Gier, aka DJ Madness from Cranium Radio.  What makes him tick?  Where did he get the "music bug"?  And why is his take on Music From The Elder the ONLY correct take on the planet? Sit back, as we dive into all that makes Madness tick, and check him out every Monday at 8pm Eastern for Sonic Lunacy ONLY at www.craniumradio.com! And remember....Music From The Elder!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike are joined by Bill Roseberry, to discuss the tragic passing of a true ICON!  We discuss the creation of the music we love so much, a bit of back story on our history with the OZZman.  We reflect on what the music scene will look like, post-Ozzy. A heartfelt tribute to the man that helped create an entirely new genre of music. R.I.P. to an ICON, Mr. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne.

Things get heated this week as Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with Marc Alden Taylor to discuss Superman 2025!  We discuss the film in depth, commenting on whether it stands as a great film, an ok film, or a pass film. We talk about Superman through the ages, giving credit (and sometimes taking credit away) from those that have portrayed the man of steel on screen in the past. We discuss the political tone (or PERCEIVED tone) of the film. Hit or miss?  You have to listen to find out. Check out Marc on both the Free Form Rock Podcast and the BS Sessions.  Also, tune into the Free Form Rock Show at 10pm Tuesdays at CraniumRadio.com.  

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with founder of Cranium Radio to discuss the station, the growth and how everything began.  We laugh about our time working together at TMS, and talk a lot about music and the different genres!   There are a LOT of great things happening at Cranium, so we encourage you to check out the station, and support music in all its forms! www.craniumradio.com  

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with Jared Miller to discuss all things Plum Hollow!  Bushy has been raving about this music festival for several years, so it's our great honor to bring someone on that has extremely close ties to the event.  Jared currently front's The Plum Hollow Band, which only performs at this twice a year event. We talk about the founder of the festival, Mr. Barney Barnwell, and the early days of Plum Hollow and the band.  We find out how Jared came to front the band.  We learn much about the festival itself.   And, we are proud to present you with a small snippet of Barney's music.  You'll hear: Hippie Song No Beer Joints in Heaven Suckin' on a Muscadine Dulin' (Smoke On The Water) Banjers Rocky Top/Sweet Leaf   If you like what you hear, you should probably come check the festival out!  Always a great time and like no other music festival you've EVER been to! www.moonshiners.com for all the details! Special thanks to Jared Miller for sitting down with us to talk about Barney, the Plum Hollow Farm and festival, and Jared's own role in the band.  We hope to have him on again! And to get a taste of Plum Hollow, check out this YouTube video recorded by festival regular Tay Ellerbe!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuA5ELD82dc&t=16s  

Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with Scapegoat again to finish off the Black Sabbath Retrospective.  We discuss what's happening in Birmingham with the members of Sabbath, and run through the final four albums with those four original members. Are they as great as everyone thinks or remembers?  What are the winners?  Are there any losers? Tune in for another fun and hilarious episode!  We have another MELTDOWN, but not where you think it would come from!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down to discuss the almighty Black Sabbath.  With the coming final show, we thought it was time to dive the band.  And what better way to do that, then to have David "Scapegoat" Tyler sit in? In this first episode, we go through the first four Sabbath albums, track by track, and discuss the obvious invention of the "Heavy Metal Sound".

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike return to the Uncovered Gems episodes.  In these, we review an album that one of the two hosts has NEVER heard.. What album this time?  Guns N Roses' 2008 release "Chinese Democracy".  Bushy has known this album for years, but Metal Mike has never heard it.   Was it a hit?  Was it a miss?  Is it the best GN'R album ever, or the worst?  Tune in to see what we think! Also, click the link at the top of the page to save 10% on Dubby products, our sponsor. Or simply go to https://www.dubby.gg/ and after making your selection(s), use promo code THEPLUGPODCAST for your savings!

Bushy and Metal Mike come to the end of their Megadeth retrospective.  After 12 albums, they visit and discuss Th1rt3en (2011) Super Collider (2013) Dystopia (2016) The Sick, The Dying...and the Dead! (2022) Before we dive that topic, Bushy discusses an experience he had at the annual Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival.   We also bring exciting news about our new partnership/sponsorship with Dubby! We hope you've enjoyed our Megadeth episodes!!! Click the link at the top of the page to browse Dubby products.  Use Promo Code THEPLUGPODCAST for 10% off your purchase!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike continue down the Megadeth trail, giving their pathetically subjective opinions on the next four albums in their discography. We discuss: The World Needs a Hero (2001) The System Has Failed (2004) United Abominations (2007) Endgame (2009) Does our opinion of Megadeth get better with this episode?  Hard to say, after the debacle that was Risk.  Tune in to find out! Click the link at the top of the page to see our new sponsor, Dubby!  An energy drink company that offers compelling flavors, that are jitter free, crash free, no sugars, no artificial colors or dyes, and no calories.  Use PROMO Code THEPLUGPODCAST to receive 10% off.  Every purchase helps the podcast AND our sponsor grow!  Thanks so much for your continued support!  

Bushy and Metal Mike FINALLY return to the Megadeth retrospective they began a year ago with Skribbal.  This time, we talk Countdown To Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, and Risk.  What was great?  What wasn't?  What could neither host get past?  Find out NOW!!!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down to discuss the Black Sabbath Reunion with our special guest, Scapegoat. He is the older brother of Metal Mike, and the main reason for Metal Mike's metal passion! We also dive into the KISS-hole and Metallica-hole for a bit.

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down with not only a great human being, but a mainstay on the Miami Metal Scene!  We talk about his gateways into metal, his involvement in NYDM and FLDM.  Meeting Dr Fukk.  Just all you ever wanted to know about Kevin Warhaft.  It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him and we hope you enjoy!

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike bring you the conclusion of our RockNPod interviews.  We speak a little Alice Cooper as well.  Featured this week are: Bushy with Billy Sheehan Metal Mike with Bob Chiappardi Bushy with Joey Breaux Bushy and Metal Mike with Don Jamieson We've enjoyed bringing you some of our experiences at this amazing event, and look forward to bringing more in the future!  Enjoy!

Bushy and Metal Mike are proud to bring you a Plug Podcast EXCLUSIVE!  We sat down with 4 of the 5 members of Lost Circus!  We discussed their beginnings, their debut album, their singles, including the latest offering, Uninvited, which you heard on our last episode.  We spoke about the future, and which musicians they would put on their Mt. Rushmore, in regards to their individual instruments. The Plug Podcast would like to extend our deepest thanks to Lost Circus for taking the time to sit down with us. Included in this episode are four tracks.  Three are from their debut album, and one is a previously released single.  You'll hear, in no particular order: Broken Shadows, Ashes In Rain, This Place Is Mad, and Silent Running. www.LostCircusOfficial.com To watch the AMAZING music video for "Uninvited", go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBfeQ6sQZSE You won't be disappointed!!!  Tell 'em Bushy and Metal Mike from The Plug Podcast sent ya! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lostcircus/lost-circus music.apple.com/us/artist/lost-circus/1593094194 facebook.com/LostCircusUS instagram.com/lostcircusus twitter.com/LostCircusUS www.youtube.com/@LostCircusUS