Bakko and LC recap the Atlanta VV KISS expo by not attending but living vicariously through shaky vertical cell phone videos and uncredited photos. We discuss highlights of Vinnie’s Q&A, his importance in KISStory and the growing issue that is V.P.S. (turn your phone).

In a wide spanning interview regarding all things Ron Keel, Bakko and Ron talk about Steeler, Black Sabbath, Keel, Fair Game, MTV, the reality of MCA records, his appearance at the 2018 Atlanta KISS Expo, signing with Dave Ellefson’s EMP label and SOOO much more as maybe the best self promoter Rock N Roll has seen since Gene Simmons busts Bakko’s balls.

Megadeth Discography Roundtable: MegaFame Era 91-99. In part 2 of our series we cover the albums and compilations Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, MD.45, Hidden Treasures, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, and (sigh) Risk. We discuss the Unforgiven old man’s backstory, Lars Ulrich gives more advice, the Yanni, Trixter and Megadeth connection, and LC flips his lid about Risk. Joey of Rock Strikes Ten guest stars and brings the facts.

LC, Bakko and Joey of Rock Strikes Ten discuss Megadeth’s discography and history of madness. Joey brings facts and structure to the show as we weave in tracks from the MegaDrugs era of 83-90.
We begin our talk with the origin and merits of the name Megadeth, an impression of Lars Ulrich sending Dave home on a bus, the endless guitarist/drummer body count, Decline of Western Civilization, MTV News, and Chris Gaines. Albums discussed: Killing is my Business, Peace Sells, So Far So Good, Rust in Peace. (Part 1 of a series)

Our very first interview guest, Bruce Kulick, returns to the Cobras & Fire Podcast to discuss the oddity of touring with Mark St. John, playing with his brother on the KISS Kruise, the future of the Kulick Brothers, not borrowing money to Vinnie Vincent, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, his thoughts on Union and much more in a wide ranging conversation not afraid to go sideways. Enjoy.

A look back at the best interviews, bits and conversations for the year that was 2017. Featuring Danko Jones, Don Jamieson, Bob Kulick, friend of show Rob, Ken Mills, Ian Wadley as well discussions about dick pics, Dana Strum bumming smokes at a waterpark, Paul Stanley’s favorite tabloid as well as some of the bit that marked what was the year of 2017 for Cobras and Fire.

In this episode Loose and Bakko pay tribute to the great AC/DC guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young, discuss $1 Long Island Teas at Applebee’s, Loose questions the merits of Rotten Tomatoes, and other topics include Jaret Leto could winning an acting reality contest show, Matt Lauer’s NBC sanctioned PPR (Penis Panic Room) and we find out that Loose doesn’t understand how “Over/Under” works. All while the guys pick their three favorite AC/DC songs. RIP Malcolm Young.

Ep 105: Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & Top 5 Albums 2017
LC and Bakko countdown their top 5 albums of the year while not counting beers. Topics: New Poison songs inspired by Bret Michael’s broken toe, what really happens at Celebrity Sex Rehab, and we reveal our prototype of a deluxe Danzig box set (5k each, limited edition) Music:
Body Count
Greta Van Fleet
BobaFlex
Owl Company
Glorious Sons
Trucker Diablo
Goodbye June
Danzing
Sons of Texas
Wyldelife

Bakko catches up with Brodero bassist Jake Figueroa. They discuss his departure from Crobot, his new band Brodero, the challenges faced when playing KISS pinball with a cigarette and a beer as well a sample of the new Brodero single out December 12th.

Bakko & LC continue their recap of 2017 with Blue Ball Albums that have some great tracks but didn’t finish them off. Topics include Tom Keifer live, sweating & rooming with Vince Neil, Doyle from the Misfits ordering at Starbucks, Benedict Cumberbatch’s face and so much more. Music: Black Spiders, Goodbye June, Audrey Horne, Foo Fighters, Shamans Harvest, Cinderella, Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, Dead Daisies