PYROTECHNICS

In the latest episode of the Pyrotechnics podcast (full episode here: https://youtu.be/qSPf8aslouk?si=AUPKOHC3wjuy5Rvj), Dave takes a swing at one of the strangest promises in rock history. Vinnie Vincent says he is about to release the greatest rock album anyone has ever heard. Big claim. Very big claim. But here is the twist. He is not releasing it as an album in the conventional sense. Not even close! Vinnie plans to drip-feed it one track at a time. Think crowdfunding, but pushed to the extreme. Only one thousand copies will ever exist. No full album drop. No instant gratification. Just a slow tease, track by track, for a very small group of buyers, and at a price! $200 a track! Dave breaks down why this idea has left rock fans scratching their heads. Is it genius? Is it madness? Or is it classic Vinnie Vincent chaos playing out yet again? We talk about expectations, reality, and the patience of rock and metal fans. We also ask the big question. If you truly had the greatest rock album of all time, would you really release it like this? Love him or loathe him, Vinnie Vincent always gets people talking. And this plan has done exactly that. #VinnieVincent #PyrotechnicsPodcast #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockNews #MusicDebate #RockFans #MetalFans -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

Three unwise men. One impossible mission. A definitive top five Queen albums list. In this latest Pyrotechnics episode, Pete Arnett, Dave Cockett, and James Gaden attempt the unthinkable, ranking their top five albums of Queen without descending into total chaos. Will they succeed? Let’s just say the odds are not in their favour. Elsewhere, Views On The News delivers opinions you may or may not agree with, Sixty-Second Sound Off sees Dave issuing a warning to bands, and James defends Bad Company. We also flush Vinnie Vincent, old school music journalism, and the fine art of not reading the musical room straight down the Rock and Metal Crapper. There is an Unpopular Opinion on Def Leppard, a test of band knowledge, and another attempt to finally get the quiz question right. Expect 90 minutes of laughs, arguments, strong opinions, weak logic, and the occasional interesting fact. Sponsored by Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine. 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - Quiz Question 05:23 - Views On The News 13:39 - Sixty-Second Sound Off 18:30 - Our Top Five Queen Albums 52:54 - Unpopular Opinion 01:00:31 - Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Crapper 01:15:46 - The Band Quiz 01:23:11 - Quiz Question (Answer) 01:26:55 - Close #pyrotechnicspodcast #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #queen #defleppard #badcompany #rockandmetal #musicpodcast #RockDiscussion #AlbumDebate #musicopinions #classicrock #hardrock #RockFans #metalfans #podcastlife #musicchat #FireworksMagazine #rockcommunity #metalcommunity -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

Was Bohemian Rhapsody a masterstroke or a desperate gamble? In this clip from the latest Pyrotechnics podcast (full episode dropping soon), James makes a bold claim. He argues that Queen were on the ropes when they made Sheer Heart Attack. Money was tight. Pressure was high. Then came A Night At The Opera. According to James, this was Queen’s Hail Mary moment. One huge swing. No safety net. Bohemian Rhapsody was the song where they threw everything at the kitchen sink and hoped it stuck. Studio time. Big ideas. No obvious single. Just belief. But is he right? Could Queen have changed history with just one song? Or did the full album matter just as much? We break down the context, the risk, and the timing. We look at how close Queen really were to the edge. We also ask the big question. If Bohemian Rhapsody had failed, what would have happened next? This is rock history with opinion. Sharp takes. Honest debate. No rewriting the past. Just asking how fragile success really was at that moment. Watch the clip. Decide for yourself. Was Bohemian Rhapsody the ultimate gamble, or simply genius finding its moment? #Queen #BohemianRhapsody #ANightAtTheOpera #RockPodcast #RockHistory #ClassicRock #RockDebate #MusicPodcast #RockAndMetal #VinylTalk -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

In this clip from our upcoming Pyrotechnics podcast, the quiz spotlight falls on AC/DC. Dave steps up. Things get serious fast. Question #9 Dave fires back with Back In Black. No hesitation. No doubt. The tension rises. Nine out of ten. One question left. Before joining AC/DC, what band was Brian Johnson the singer for? Geordie. That is it. Ten out of ten. Clean sweep. Total dominance! The room reacts instantly. Praise flies. Applause follows. Dave soaks it up. He even admits it himself. This is the only band he really knows. And boy, does he know them. This is a fun moment between three mates who love Rock and Metal. It is quick. It is loud. It is full of laughs. If you enjoy music quizzes, band trivia, and seeing someone absolutely nail it under pressure, this one is for you. Would you have got a perfect score? Check out the full Pyrotechnics podcast coming soon for more moments like this. More questions. More banter. More Rock and Metal love. #PyrotechnicsPodcast #ACDC #RockQuiz #MusicTrivia #RockPodcast #ClassicRock #ACDCTok #RockFans -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

In our latest Pyrotechnics podcast (full episode coming soon), we set ourselves a simple task. Pick our top five Queen studio albums. Easy, right? Not so fast. This is Dave’s number one choice, and it will surprise absolutely no one. His pick is A Night at the Opera from 1975. A record that still sparks debate, passion, and strong opinions nearly fifty years on. Dave makes it clear why this album sits at the top of his list. One song dominates the conversation, but not in the way you might expect. Yes, everyone knows Bohemian Rhapsody. Everyone has an opinion on it. Love it. Overplay it. Question it. Dave argues that the song stands on a level of its own, but also that it should not distract from the wider brilliance of the album. This record shows Queen stretching ideas, sounds, and ambition. It is bold. It is confident. It is unapologetically Queen. For Dave, that alone earns it the top spot. Now it is over to you. What is your top Queen studio album? Is it A Night at the Opera? Or does another record take the crown for you? Let us know in the comments. #Queen #QueenBand #QueenAlbums #ANightAtTheOpera #BohemianRhapsody #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #MusicDebate #AlbumDiscussion #RockHistory -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music -- #RockMusic #MetalMusic #Music

In our latest Pyrotechnics podcast, we tackled a truly spicy take. One very brave keyboard warrior decided to torch Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard. He called it pop music wearing a leather jacket. He did not stop there. He labelled Def Leppard rock frauds and even con artists! Strong words. Very strong words. What followed was a wave of passionate, polite, and not-so-polite responses. Fans defended a song that helped define an era. Others questioned how anyone could hear that riff and still cry pop. A few simply suggested a helpful place where that opinion could be stored for safety. Watch the clip. Have a laugh. Then tell us what you think. Is Pour Some Sugar On Me a rock classic, or pop in disguise? Just be ready for the replies. #DefLeppard #PourSomeSugarOnMe #PyrotechnicsPodcast #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #RockDebate #HairMetal #ClassicRock #RockFans #MetalFans #MusicOpinion #RockHistory #SheffieldRock -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

In the latest episode of Pyrotechnics (coming soon), James drops a Queen choice that catches everyone off guard. His fifth-placed album is Made In Heaven. At first glance, it feels unexpected. Then he explains his reason, and it hits hard. James looks back to the Innuendo era. Freddie Mercury’s health was clearly failing. You could see it in the videos and appearances. Knowing time was short, Freddie made a powerful request to Brian, Roger, and John. Write as much music as possible. Let me record everything I can. Use it when I’m gone. That is exactly what happened. Those sessions became the foundation for Made In Heaven. It is not just an album. It is Freddie thinking ahead. It is a band honouring their friend. It is Queen finishing a story, the only way they could. James does not pick this album for hits or nostalgia. He picks it for meaning. For intention. For the quiet strength behind the songs. It is a thoughtful choice. A human choice. And once you hear the reason, it makes perfect sense. Watch the clip. Decide if you agree. Well played, Mr Gaden. #Queen #FreddieMercury #MadeInHeaven #QueenAlbums #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #ClassicRock #RockMusic #MetalFans #AlbumDiscussion #MusicHistory #BandLegacy -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music -- #RockMusic #MetalMusic #Music

In this clip from the latest Pyrotechnics podcast (full episode coming soon), James lets rip about Bad Company and their long, frustrating road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of the biggest rock bands of the 70s somehow spent decades on the outside looking in. James calls it exactly what it feels like. A bad deal. The Hall dragged its feet for years. Then it finally acted, but only halfway. The original lineup gets the nod. The latter lineups get brushed aside. That includes the Brian Howe era, which delivered two gold albums and a platinum album. Those records sold. The fans showed up. The success was real. James is not buying the selective memory. Neither is Dave, who adds his own very visual gesture to show just how annoyed he is by the whole situation (apologies to the easily offended!). The timing makes it worse. The induction comes after two of the original four members had already passed away. That fact hits hard. This is not a history lesson. It is a straight talking rant from people who care about rock music and fairness. Love the Hall or loathe it, this one sparks a reaction. Watch the clip. Decide for yourself. Was this recognition too little, too late? #BadCompany #RockAndRollHallOfFame #ClassicRock #70sRock #RockPodcast #MusicDebate #RockHistory #PyrotechnicsPodcast -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music -- #RockMusic #MetalMusic #Music

In the latest Pyrotechnics podcast, Pete tells a true story that still hurts. Picture the scene. A well-known record shop. A stack of proper purchases on the counter. Alice Cooper. Gary Numan. Evanescence. Def Leppard. The assistant scans the lot. He nods along. All seems right with the world. Then it happens. Without missing a beat, the question drops. "Would you like Dua Lipa at half price?" No context. No warning. No reading of the musical room at all. This short clip captures a moment every Rock and Metal fan understands. That split second when your tastes are ignored. That awkward silence at the counter. That inner scream you somehow keep inside. If you have ever been judged by your record choices, this one is for you. Hit play. Have a laugh. And remember, always read the room! #PyrotechnicsPodcast #RockAndMetal #MetalFans #HardRock #VinylCollectors #RecordShopStories #MetalHumour #MusicRant #RockPodcast #MetalCommunity -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

We tried to be definitive. We failed. Gloriously! On the latest Pyrotechnics podcast (coming soon), we sat down to rank our top five Queen studio albums. We said definitive. We meant flexible. Very flexible! This was never going to be easy. Queen do not make this sort of thing simple. Every album has a moment. Every era has defenders. Every fan has a hill they will happily stand on forever. Things got heated. Some choices surprised even us. One album climbed higher than expected. Another took a hit that raised eyebrows. There was debate. There was second-guessing. There was regret. There was pride. Our number one sparked a proper discussion. The kind that only Queen can inspire. Would Freddie approve? Now it is your turn. What is your definitive top five Queen studio albums? No live albums. No compilations. Just the studio records. Tell us your list in the comments. Agree with us. Disagree loudly. Just keep it passionate. Queen would expect nothing less. #Queen #QueenBand #FreddieMercury #QueenAlbums #RockPodcast #MusicDebate #ClassicRock #AlbumRanking #PyrotechnicsPodcast -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

Dave stumbled across something on YouTube that confirms what I have suspected for a while. An entire channel is promoting a band that never existed. The songs sound exactly like 80s rock, catchy riffs, powerful vocals, everything you would expect. But here is the twist. It is completely AI-generated. No musicians, no studios, no sweat, just algorithms cranking out retro anthems. It made me laugh, but also made me think. How long before your favourite genre gets copied forever without a single person involved? You can hear the full version of this rant in the next Pyrotechnics podcast episode, dropping soon. #AIinMusic #RockPodcast #PyrotechnicsPodcast #80sRockRevival #MusicDebate #FutureOfMusic #ArtificialIntelligenceMusic #RetroRockVibes #MusicControversy #AIvsHumanCreativity -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music --

The latest episode of our hit Pyrotechnics Podcast has landed, and we’re tackling one of Rock & Metal’s most controversial questions: Are Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Rush, and Deep Purple overrated? It’s a fiery debate packed with laughs, opinions, and pure Rock & Metal passion. Plus: 60-Second Sound-Off – James rages about Justin and Dan Hawkins’ swipe at Yungblud. Dave vs AI – Is artificial intelligence taking over music? Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Music Crapper – two deserving topics get flushed! Views On The News and, of course, the Quiz (which James and Dave totally love… not!). Strap in for 1 hour 30 minutes of rock-fuelled chaos, hot takes, and heavy music fun! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Rock & Metal madness. -- Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:38 – Quiz Question 03:54 - Views On The News 12:20 – Sixty Second Sound Off 22:44 - Are These Bands Overrated - this could cause an argument! 59:51 – Unpopular Opinion - the guitar duel in Hotel California is like a band warm-up session! 01:03:58 – Flushed Down the Rock & Metal Music Crapper 01:16:25 – The Lyric Game 01:20:08 – Quiz Question Answer 01:23:44 - Outro -- Visit our website at https://www.fireworks-magazine.com -- #RockAndMetal #MetalPodcast #RockPodcast #GunsNRoses #Metallica #TheRollingStones #DeepPurple #Rush #Yungblud -- Have you seen/heard of our podcast - Pyrotechnics https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D3uv8E2iFnctOwNogA2B1HqXtEx-zQw&si=99CHS6ibhEIDJdPt FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FireworksMagazine/ X - https://x.com/Fireworks_Mag Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fireworksrockmetalmagazine/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@fireworksrockmetalmagazine Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/fireworksrockmetal.bsky.social Spotify - @Fireworks Rock & Metal We are also on Apple and Amazon Music -- Please remember that these are the individual's views only and do not reflect those of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine.