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With the tragic and recent death of "Foo Fighters" drummer, Taylor Hawkins, we decided it was high time that we dedicated an episode to this band! Join us for a discussion of one of the most exciting and popular rock bands of the late 90's and early 2000's. How exactly did the Foo Fighters come to be, and what makes them so special? We discuss this at length and try to decide which of their albums featuring Taylor Hawkins, are our favorites. As always, we manage to fit in a lively discussion about whiskey. Listen to find out more about the Foo Fighters as well as what's in our glasses! Cheers! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's time to talk about all things awesome in the third episode of our birth year series! The year is 1984, when our very own "Whisky Obsessor", Matt, was born! 1984 was one of the most prolific years for hit music as well as entertainment in general. What makes this year so special? Join the MRW crew as we discuss the year's rock scene and more, including our memories (in Ed and Sailor's case anyway). Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

Tonight, its part two of our birth year series and the MRW crew is revisiting 1973, the birth year of our very own Sailor! What was the rock music scene like in 1973? Who was hot? Who was just getting started? Who was over? Step back in time with us as we discuss this, and lots more, on this special episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey. Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

We're back for season four and our fifth year of podcasts! The MRW crew is paying homage to the birth years of our hosts and we're kicking off this series with Ed's birth year, 1970. What was the rock music scene like in 1970? Who was hot? Who was just getting started? Who was over? Step back in time with us as we discuss this, and lots more, on this special episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey. Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's our final episode of 2021! We're finishing out the year and season by covering one of the most successful rock bands of all time, The Eagles! We discuss the band's history, the controversies, and the solo careers of the band members. We also reveal our favorite songs and albums. Cheers! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

They've been called the most notorious elevator music band in the world, with several decades on the road touring half of the world. Setting fashion statements with their crocheted vests that would last a lifetime! Throughout the bands career, members Deuce Stooley, Green Persimmons, and Carl Lanley lived a roller coaster of a life! Now, the uncompromising and controversial story of Smooch the band. This is Behind the Elevator Music on VH2.

This episode has been long overdue. We are excited to FINALLY be dedicating a show to the hair metal/rock band, Vixen! We will discuss the origins and career of this all female band who got their start in the early 80's and is still rocking today! The discussion will, of course, culminate in a battle of albums: "Vixen" (1988) vs. "Rev it Up" (1990). Of course it wouldn't be a complete episode without a lively discussion about whiskey! Find out what's in our glasses as Sailor finally ends her dry spell. Apologies in advance for some sound quality issues. Sailor is still hard at work getting the acoustics of her new studio dialed in! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's part two of our Tesla series! On this episode we're battling Tesla's first two albums, "Mechanical Resonance" and "The Great Radio Controversy"! Join us for the latest rock news, find out what we're drinking, and of course, which Tesla album will reign supreme! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

On this episode it's all about TESLA! We're of course talking about the rock band from the late 80's and beyond! We take a deep dive into the band's first two albums "Mechanical Resonance" (1986) and "The Great Radio Controversy" (1989). Listen to find out what we think about the band, the albums, and of course, what's in our whiskey glasses for the night. Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

G'day again! On this second part of our Australia series we are joined by a couple of our Aussie friends, Adrian and Vic! They set us straight about what we may have botched in our first episode and have a great discussion with us about whisk(e)y, and what it was like growing up in Austailia as a rock & metal fan. Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Follow Adrian and Vic on Instagram @that_whisky_place & @vic.whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

We hope you're sitting down and don't have a full bladder because in this episode, hilarity ensues! Tonight we have guests Erica and Amy from "The Lounge Experience" podcast. They're with us to talk about their journey, their home state of New Jersey. We talk cigars, we talk about drinking whiskey out of hotel room cups, we talk about things Jersey-ites love, and then there's the pizza bomb! We also talk about Sailor's *favorite* band, Bon Jovi! So, pour yourself a dram, grab a slice, strap yourself in and enjoy the show! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Follow Lisa and Erica: @tle_podcast Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

The MRW crew is very excited to share this episode with you! We sit down, have a few drams, and talk whiskey and music with rock guitarist, Britt Lightning! Britt shares with us her love of whiskey, music, and talks about how she got her start as a rock guitarist. We dive into her very interesting career, side projects, and see how it led her to be the current lead guitarist for legendary rock band "Vixen". Find Britt Lightning at https://brittlightning.com/ and Vixen at https://vixenofficial.com/ Follow Britt on Instagram @brittlightning Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

After a brief summer hiatus, we are back! It’s part 1 of our Australia series! Join us as we take a walkabout in the land down under and discuss what this continent has to offer in the way of music, whiskey and more.    Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

On this episode we are joined by very special guests Matt & Justin from the "How To Be A Better Drinker" podcast. We discuss what we consider to be our guilty pleasures for music listening in the rock genre. Also, we show our appreciation for Canada, Yacht Rock & Chicago style pizza! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's an expanded cast on this episode of Metal, Rock & Whiskey! Sailor, Ed and Matt are joined by Sailor's husband and our YouTube editor, Robin plus Matt's wife and co-host of the "Wrestling With Respect" podcast, Jenny! We are also achieving an MRW first with four co-hosts recording in the same location! (Sorry Ed!) As we continue our Hair Metal series, we discuss the band "Dokken"! What made them so great back in the day? Do they still rock? Also, more "Rock & Roll" Hall of Fame rants by Sailor. What did they do now? Listen to find out! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

We are continuing our hair metal series and on this episode we discuss our favorite songs from hair and glam metal bands of the 1980's. What whiskies pair best with this genre? What constitutes a hair band? What are Sailor and Ed actually disagreeing on that is causing so much debate? Will we be able to decide what the ultimate hair metal song is? There are so many questions that need answers, listen to find out what we can actually agree on! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

We're back to our hair metal series and on this episode we are discussing the band "Cinderella". We take a look at the history of the band and dissect each of their four albums to decide which one reigns supreme! Of course there's whiskey talk as well! As Matt always says, it may be the last word in our title but is not the least important topic on our show! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

I'ts part 2 of our series that puts the body of work from "The Police" against Stings solo catalog. Which way are we leaning? Can we declare a winner? Listen to find out and learn about a few whiskeys as well! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

The MRW crew sits down together and attempts to battle 80's iconic band The Police against Sting as a solo artist. Can this be done? Will blood be spilled? Sailor takes the helm on the whiskey pairing featuring Brenne whisky! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.

It's the fourth and final installment of our "Metallica Them All" series. We wrap up our review of the classic album lineup by discussing "And Justice For All" and "Metallica" (The Black Album). How have these albums held up over time? Have our feelings about them changed any since we last visited them? Listen and find out! Ask to join our Facebook Group, “Metal Rock Whiskey”. Follow us on Instagram @metal_rock_whiskey Theme song “The Whiskey Always Wins” performed by When Particles Collide. https://www.whenparticlescollide.com Song clips copyrighted and used under fair use with no infringement intended.