RF Files – Aerosmith Lynyrd Skynyrd 50th Anniversary

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we set the time machine to 1973 to debate two iconic releases from American hard lock legends with Aerosmith’s “Self-titled” debut album going up against Lynyrd Skynyrd’s debut album “Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd”. your host Stephen Keeler asked tonight’s panelist to choose a favorite between the two albums and mention their favorite tracks . Tonight’s panel:
Myles Bergeron
Renata De los Rios
Ove Rendum
Count Ralphus
Tony Dio Leonard
Craig Kaminski
Denis Barthe

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RF Files – 2003 Black Metal Anniv

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we set the time machine to 2003 . We discuss six bands that all started out as black metal bands that have albums that are celebrating 20th anniversaries in 2023 . Some kept to form some strayed into different territories and one was in it’s infancy . Here are the albums on tonights discussion ! Belphegor ” Lucifer Incestus” , Cradle Of Filth” Damnation And A Day”, Dimmu Borgir ” Death Cult Armageddon”, Enslaved ” Below The Lights ” , Marduk “World Funeral” , & Watain” Casus Luciferi” . Iasked tonights panel to rate them in order and tell us what you like and don’t like .

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RF Files – 1998 Death Metal Anniv

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode the crew sets the time capsule to 1998. and we choose our favorite death metal releases! Your host Stephen Keeler asked tonight’s panelists to rank each album and discuss what they like and dislike about each album .
Tonight’s panel:
John McEntee
Denis Barthe
Count Ralphus
Ed Farshtley
Myles Bergeron
Ove Redum

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RF Files – Sabbath/BOC 1973

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we discuss two albums celebrating 50th anniversaries in 2023! Black Sabbath ” Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” & Blue Oyster Cult “Tyranny and Mutation” Your host Stephen Keeler asked tonight’s panel to choose a favorite and discuss these two albums.
Denis Barthe
Alex Bouks
Rand Kelly
Ed Farshtley
Ove Rendum
Myles Bergeron
Count Ralphus
Kristian Maiorino
Tony Dio

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RF Files – 1983 UK Album Battle

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we journey back to 1983 to compare four albums celebrating 40th anniversaries in 2023 . Grim Reaper “See You In Hell , Saxon “Power and The Glory” , Motorhead “Another Perfect Day”, & Satan “Court In The Act” Your host Stephen Keeler asked tonight’s guests to pick their favorite albums and rank them one to four .
Tonight’s guests:
John McEntee
Steven Craig
Ove Redum
Ed Farshtley
Craig Kaminski
Tony Dio
Denis Barthe
Count Ralphus

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RF Files – 1983 Album Battle

by on Mar.23, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we are delving into another 1983 album battle with three albums celebrating 40th anniversaries in 2023. Black Sabbath’s Born Again, Dio’s Holy Diver & Ozzy’s Bark At The Moon. I asked our panelists to pick their favorite of the three albums.
This episode’s guests:
Ed Farshtey
Tony Dio
Denis Barthe
John McEntee
Kristian Maiorino
Ove Rendum
Chris Alo
Peter Pardo
Count Ralphus
Craig Kaminski

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This Saturday Into the Void rocks Quinnz Pinz

by on Mar.15, 2023, under Area Concerts

8pm no cover charge ! Two big sets

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by on Mar.13, 2023, under Area Concerts

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Geezer returns to Middletown!

by on Feb.07, 2023, under Area Concerts

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Upcoming shows at Quinnz Pinz

by on Feb.07, 2023, under Area Concerts

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RF Files – Show No Mercy

by on Feb.06, 2023, under RF Files

Stephen Keeler sits down with Biily Davis of Show No Mercy to chat about the band! We also talk about the history of the band,their upcoming plans and of course Slayer! catch them February 11th at Quiinz Pinz with Jotunheim , Reaper & Crucial Pain !

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RF Files – Jotunheim

by on Feb.06, 2023, under RF Files

Stephen Keeler sits down with Art Gold of he NYC based black metal band Jotunheim. We find out a bit about him and the band! And we talk about the band’s history and the upcoming gig at Quiinz Pinz in Middletown New York on February 11th with Show No Mercy, Reaper and Crucial Pain.

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RF Files Slayer vs Metallica 40th Anniv

by on Feb.06, 2023, under RF Files

On this episode we delve into two albums celebrating 40th anniversaries in 2023 with Metallica “Kill Em All’ going head to head with Slayer’s “Show No Mercy” the two debut albums that help lay down the foundation of thrash metal .
I asked my tonight’s guests to discuss what they like about each album! And if they had to choose just one what would it be?

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RF Files Top Concerts of 2022

by on Feb.06, 2023, under RF Files

Welcome back to another episode of the Rock Fantasy Files . On this episode we chat on concerts we attended or performed in 2022 .
Please comment on your favorite gigs from Last year !
Tonight’s Guests Rob Linsanti , Count Ralphus , Jon McEntee , Ed Farshtey , Tony Dio , Denis Barthe and Stephen Keeler !

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RF Files Top Releases of 2022

by on Feb.06, 2023, under RF Files

We are back for the winter season of 2023 with a new episode! We gathered the crew together to see what our favorite albums from 2022 were!
TONIGHTS PANEL !
John McEntee , Denis Barthe , Kristian Maiorino, Count Ralphus . Alex Bouks , Hansi Hilmer , Ove Rednum , Tony Dio , Myles Bergeron , and your host Stephen Keeler !

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Check out the Hudson Valley’s newest music venue . Quinnz Pinz

by on Feb.02, 2023, under Area Concerts

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This Saturday and Sunday Rock Fantasy hosts the New York State pinball championships

by on Jan.18, 2023, under Pinball Updates

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Open New Year’s Day 12 to 6!

by on Jan.01, 2023, under Store Updates

Open Monday Jan 2nd 12 to 7 !

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RF Files with Tower

by on Dec.29, 2022, under RF Files

Stephen Keeler sits down with Zak Penley and James Danzo of Cruz Del Sur recording artists Tower . Tower released ” Shock To The System in 2021 We chat about the band’s history, Upcoming gigs and plans.

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RF Files – Heavy Temple

by on Dec.29, 2022, under RF Files

Stephen sits down with the members of Magnetic Eye Records recording artist’s Heavy Temple. Heavy Temple hail from Philadelphia and play heavy doom metal that will melt your face . They released their latest album ” Lupi Amoris ” in 2021. We chat on the history of the band, recent tours and future plans .

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