In this episode of a new series, I take a look at a band that is incredibly influential in the rock annals of history. They are perhaps a band that now, not many people have heard of and it is ‘The Band’. I explore their sizeable influence through their last release-the soundtrack to the film documenting their last concert called The Last Waltz. This is one of the great rock albums and I explore why this is the case. So join me in a wee episode looking at a band with a unique sound and style.

The Captain and Sharpie embark on a divergence from the single album format and cover what may be Iron Maiden’s finest run of albums of the MK2 line up. We go through Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, picking them apart as to what makes them great, and where these albums weak moments are. These are albums (from one of metals biggest bands) most stable artistic periods and we think the quality of output reflects that. But what is your fave Maiden moment? Let us know! #VRPC

This is a deep episode exploring Robb Flynn’s emotional problems that in the end drove much of the lyrical content to these albums THE BURNING RED and SUPERCHARGER. How did the band fare exploring and developing their Nu-metal credentials? Have these albums stood the test of time? There is a bit of a defence put up for these albums, so listen in to find out if that can be justified! #VRPC

Sharpie continue the deep dive into his favourite bands career with the band rediscovering themselves and srormong back.with two stellar albums.Sharpie explains why they are so important to him and where they stand alongside metal's true greats. These are two fabous albums that deserve huge amounts of reapect. So tije in to.find out why that s the case! All together now: "here we..here we, here we f***ing go!!"

The Captain will be on hiatus for a wee while, so Sharpie takes the opportunity to explore his favourite band. the mighty Machine Head. Sharpie discusses who this band are, what influenced them and why their first two albums are so important to him and the wider metal scene. So a two for one deal with Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change. Look out for the follow up episodes telling the bands story! #VRPC

In this episode, we conclude our series looking at our favourite artists. This week is a discussion front people that we find most entertaining, most inspirational and often just mean the most to us. We think it’s a good variety of artists with some surprises. We hope you have enjoyed this series, let us know what you think, who your favourites are and any ideas for us to cover. #VRPC

Spiritual Beggars are a side project supergroup made up of some fascinating characters from the metal community. Here they come together like an asteroid colliding with a moon to create hard hitting rock n roll with a stoner edge. This is a sound that is quite different to what these guys normally play in their ‘day job’ bands. So join us with Spiritual Beggars on a trip to the stars with AD ASTRA. #VRPC

In this episode, our hosts explore the lead guitarists that mean the most to them. Remember. These are not lists of who they think is the most talented or the best in the world, it’s a chat about the musicians that mean the most to them. With this being the focus,it makes for an interesting variety of musical styles and a good breadth of music types. So we hope you enjoy our discussion on our favourite lead guitarists and if you want to share with us who you guys enjoy, feel free to get in touch with us on Twitter and Facebook etc! #VRPC

This episode explores the little groove of hard rock that was carved out in the mid to late 90’s via one of the best debut albums released in decades. Skunk Anansie were one of the biggest selling and most vital bands of the ‘Britrock’ era and are deserving of your attention, if you like RATM infused with soul and Hendrix like fills, Skin and Co. Could well be up your street! Have a listen to PARANOID AND SUNBURNT, check out their other albums and let us know what you think #VRPC

A long one this week, folks as we wax lyrical about our favourite Rhythm guitarists, these guys are the originators and creators of some of the best riffs and songs knows to the human ear and, as is fitting, we perhaps go in a little heavy on the super strength Belgian beers and Skrewball liqueur. (Nom nom nom). So strap yourselves in for an in depth blether about some seriously talented musicians. You can as always find us on Facebook and Twitter #VRPC !

In this episode Sharpie surprises the Captain by discussing how much he likes HIM’s 6th Studio album-Venus Doom. Him are unique in rock/metal’s landscape and we have a great discussion exploring why that is. So pull on your velvet jacket and listen in to us discuss why HIM’s creation of ‘love metal’ is so vital! #VRPC

In this Episode your hosts explore the bassists they find most inspiring and influential. Remember, this is not about ‘best’ bassist or ‘greatest’ bassist, this series is about the musicians Sharpie and the Captain find most interesting. So, we take you on a journey through a pretty refreshing spectrum of music this week. We hope you enjoy it and let us know what you think and which artists inspire you! #VRPC

This week Sharpie takes you on a dive into the British Blues Explosion and whilst some bands are well documented, there are a litany of incredible bands that demand to be heard through time that maybe don’t get the recognition they deserve. The British Jimi Hendrix equivalent in Tony McPhee and the Groundhogs are certainly one of those. We use their 4th album Split to explore the historical context of British Blues and its origins, all the way back to Delta blues. It gives us an opportunity to include some quite frankly fantastic tracks from the likes of Ten Years After, Hendrix and Rory Gallagher as points of reference. So I hope you enjoy exploring this aspect of Sharpies musical journey and let us know what you think! #VRPC (PS Sharpie was mistaken with the name of the Champion Jack Dupree album. It was From New Orleans to Chicago. Check it out, it’s brilliant).

In this episode, we delve into the murky depths of metal’s sub genres and emerge triumphantly from the surface like Excaliber from the lake with the gleaming sword of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) * sigh*. Leaving twisted metaphors aside, we have a jolly old time exploring this area of metals in your face influences, looking at where bands like Venom, Angel Witch, King Diamond and others sit with these new bands. What other influences can you hear? Let us know! #VRPC

In a change to the usual single album conversation, this week is the beginning of a mini series where we mull over our favourite artists in each band position. We pick our three favourite performers and speak about why we’ve chosen them. We figured the logical pace to start would be the foundation to any band. DRUMMERS!!

In this weeks episode, Sharpie and the Captain go back to 1993 and Sepultura’s Chaos A.D. A seminal album in the world of heavy metal, We discuss how the band developed their sound this point of creativity d where it took the band and metal in general beyond this point. But is it hit or a miss with both our hosts?

Sharpie and the Captain reminisce over this seminal mid 90’s album, Paradise Losts’s Draconian times. This is a band with a huge back catalogue of varying sounds from death metal all the way through to synth rock. How does this album fit into the often eclectic back catalogue and how does it resonate with our hosts? Listen in to find out!

Sharpie and the Captain explore the changing sound of Opeth through their 11th album Pale Communion. A band that divides opinion to some, but others do appreciate a bands need to alter direction. Where do our hosts sit on this bands developing sound? Listen in to find out!

Sharpie introduces Black Sabbath’s Dio era classic Mob Rules to the Captain, an album Sharpie picked up on a whim as he was discovering different artists. An album conceived during a tumultuous time for the band. We discuss the impact of this and the influence of Sabbath. Is it any good? Listen in to find out!

An episode we recoded before Christmas. This week we look at an album we love dearly, an album that sounds as vital and exciting now as it did 20 years ago. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE’S legendary debut album!