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RF Files – RUSH Album Discussion

by on Mar.08, 2022, under RF Files

In another of our series of albums celebrating milestone anniversaries. We chat On three albums. From Canadian rock legends Rush with their 1982 release ‘” Signals , 2002’S” Vapor Trails” and 2012’s ” Clockwork Angels” .

We also sit down with John Borg & Tim Sexton of Stern Pinball to get the details on the Amazing new Rush pinball machine.
We also chat with Lou Caldarola (Limelight) School of Rock) and Eric Stromn guitarist from the band band Limelight (the Rush tribute band) . Who are part of the big Pintastic Gameroom & Pinball show in Sturbridge Mass I in June. Also we have Chris Caffery from Savatage , Trans Siberian Orchestra & Spirits of Fire, Tony Spaghetti Lee of Sea Of Tranquility Cliff Albert of WRNLL Warlock . rnr/punkrock pinball streaming on Twitch, and your host Stephen Keeler.

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RF Files – Deftones vs Korn

by on Mar.08, 2022, under RF Files

Your host Stephen Keeler invites you to another episode of the Rock Fantasy Files . In another of our series of albums celebrating milestones anniversaries. This one features Korn ” Untouchables ” celebrating it’s 20th trip around the sun. Going against Deftones ” Around The Fur ” celebrating its 25th trip around the sun !
I have asked my panel to comment on a couple of their favorite songs from each and give each a rating. ( one had too many after dinner drinks )
Tonight’s panelists
Myles Bergeron
Brian Lima
Ove Rendum
Rose Gordon
Zaffy Matthews
Jason Riehle
Andrew Mercer
Scott Luposello
Stephen Keeler

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RF Files – Emperor vs Immortal

by on Mar.08, 2022, under RF Files

In another of our albums celebrating milestone anniversaries . this week we dive into two black metal classics celebrating 25 years around the sun . Your host Stephen Keeler has asked tonight’s panel to pick three favorite songs from each of these albums , and give each a rating !
Tonight’s panel :
Ove Rendum
Ryan Skow
Nic Franco
Count Ralphus
Myles Bergeron
Steven Levin
Stephen Keele
Andrew Gabriel

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RF Files – Machine Head vs Vol 4

by on Mar.08, 2022, under RF Files

On this episode in our series of albums celebrating milestone anniversaries. We debate two albums celebrating 50th anniversaries. Deep Purple with ‘Machine Head goes head-to-head with Black Sabbath “Vol 4 ” I asked my guests to choose their three favorite tracks on each give each a rating and choose a favorite!

This week’s panel:
Stephen Keeler
Steven Levin
Peter Pardo
Rick Labonte
Kristian Maiorino
Rand Kelly
Count Ralphus
Tony Dio
John Gaffney
Joey Spaghetti Lee

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RF Files – Megaforce Records

by on Mar.08, 2022, under RF Files

On this episode we pay homage to Jon and Marsha Zazula founders of Megaforce Records . I asked our panel to discuss their favorite releases from the label . and some memories of the Zazula’s and the famous Rock N Roll Heaven record shop . Rest in Peace !
Tonight’s panel
Stephen Keeler
Steven Levin
Tony Dio
Karen Laprez
Ed Farshtey
Tony Spaghetti Lee

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RF Files – Blue Oyster Cult Turns 50

by on Feb.08, 2022, under RF Files

We chat about Blue Oyster Cult’s Self-Titled debut album turning fifty. We asked our panelists to pick their favorite songs and give the album a ranking!

Rand Kelly
Rick Labonte
Tony Dio
Stephen
Count Ralphus
Tony Spaghetti Lee

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RF Files – AC/DC Brian Johnson era album chat

by on Feb.08, 2022, under RF Files

On this Episode we discuss our Favorite AC/DC albums, Brian Johnson era.
I asked our panel to list their favorite five studio albums. what album will win ?
this episode’s panelist’s
John Gaffney
John McEntee
Stephen Keeler
Count Ralphus
Tony Dio
Tony Spaghetti Lee
Levi Nayman

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RF Files – Venom Welcome to Hell 40 Years

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

In yet another in our series of discussing albums celebrating milestone anniversaries. This episode is dedicated to the groundbreaking metal classic Venom’s ” Welcome To Hell ”

The album celebrated it’s 40th anniversary in 2021.
Your host Stephen Keeler sits down with founding member Jeffrey “Mantas” Dunn. He goes into great detail on the making of the album. We also have special guest Tony ‘Demolition Man’ Dolan former Venom vocalist and current vocalist of Venom Inc. giving his take! Our special panelists discuss their favorite moments on the album!

This episode’s roundtable members:
Jeffrey Dunn
Tony Dolan
John McEntee
Robin Mazen
Ryan Skow
Count Ralphus
Tony Dio
Stephen Keeler
Denis Barthe

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RF Files – The Doors L.A. Woman

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

On this episode we chat on the Doors ” L.A. WOMAN” . In another of our series of albums reaching iconic anniversaries. We discuss our likes and dislikes!
Tonights panelists:
Stephen Keeler
Spaghetti Lee
Rand Kelly
Count Ralphus
Rick Labonte

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RF Files – Top Releases of 2021

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

On this episode Stephen Keeler has assembled a few of The Rock Fantasy Files crew to get some top ten lists from the year 2021 !

Stephen Keeler
Chris Alo
John McEntee
Nick Franco
Rose Gordon
Lenny Buccellato
Ryan Hilerio
Denis Barthe
Count Ralfus
Tony Dio
Ravenous Ghoul

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RF – The Who’s “Who’s Next” 50th Anni

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

On another of our roundtable discussions on albums celebrating milestone anniversaries we discuss The Who’s Who’s Next which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021.
we discuss our favorite tracks and give the album a rating.

This episode’s panelists:
Denis Barthe
Rand Kelly
Jack Toledano
Rick Labonte
Joey Spaghetti Lee
Stephen Keeler

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RF Files – Jethro Tull’s Aqualung 50th Anni

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

In another of our series of roundtable discussions on albums celebrating milestone anniversaries we discuss Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung” which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021.
We discuss our favorite tracks and moments of this iconic album.

This episode’s panelists:
Denis Barthe
Rand Kelly
Jack Toledano
Rick Labonte
Joey Spaghetti Lee
Stephen Keeler

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RF Files – YES Fragile & The Album 50th Anni

by on Jan.18, 2022, under RF Files

On this episode in our series of albums celebrating milestone anniversaries we chat on on two iconic albums from English progressive rock legends Yes “Fragile “and ” The Yes Album “
We discuss our favorite tracks and moments!

Tonight’s panelists:
Peter Pardo
Rick Labonte
Denis Barthe
Lou Caldarola
Rand Kelly
Stephen Keeler

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RF Files – Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Tarkus

by on Dec.20, 2021, under RF Files

On this Episode the Rock Fantasy Files dips into the world of Classic Rock and prog. As we discuss the legendary Emerson Lake & Palmer with ‘ Tarkus’ . In yet another of our roundtable discussions of albums celebrating milestone anniversary’s .
This episode’s panel
Stephen Keeler
Peter Pardo
Rick Labonte
Ken Golden

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RF Files – Rush Moving Pictures

by on Dec.20, 2021, under RF Files

On this episode of the Rock Fantasy Files in another of our roundtable chats We discuss Rush ” Moving Pictures ” as it celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary in 2021. I asked tonight’s special guests to choose their favorite tracks from the album and give it a rating.

Tonight’s panel:
Martin Popoff
Peter Pardo
Tony Dio
Stephen Keeler
Rick Labonte
Count Ralphus
Lou Caldoralo

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RF Files – Van Halen Fair Warning

by on Dec.20, 2021, under RF Files

On this episode in another of our roundtable discussion’s. We pay homage to Van Halen’s’ ” Fair Warning ” taking 40 trips around the Sun . Fair Warning is the fourth studio album by American rock band Van Halen. Released on April 29, 1981, it sold more than two million copies, but was still the band’s slowest-selling album of the David Lee Roth era. Despite the album’s commercially disappointing sales, Fair Warning was met with mostly positive reviews from critics. The album’s cover artwork features a detail from The Maze, a painting by Canadian artist William Kurelek, which depicts his tortured youth.

This week’s panel:
Martin Popoff
Tony Dio
Count Ralphus
Stephen Keeler
Rick Labonte
Denis Barthe

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RF Files – Genocide Pact

by on Dec.09, 2021, under RF Files

John McEntee sits down with of Tim Mullaney Guitars, Vocals Genocide Pact . GENOCIDE PACT returns with their eponymous new full-length, set for release December 3rd via Relapse Records. An overdose of gut-wrenching death metal, Genocide Pact is heavy, engrossing, and undoubtedly brutal.

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RF Files – Mob Rules, Diary of a Madman 40th Ann.

by on Dec.09, 2021, under RF Files

On this episode of the Rock Fantasy Files in another of our roundtable discussions. We discuss out favorite tracks from these two iconic albums celebrating 40 trips around the sun in 2021:
Ozzy Osbourne’s Diary Of A Madman and Black Sabbath’s Mob Rules.

Tonight’s Panelists:
Tony Dio
Hansi Hilmer
Denis Barthe
John Gaffney
Chris Alo
Darin McCloskey
Levi Nayman
Count Ralphus
Stephen Keeler
Steven Craig
Brad Mader

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RF Files – Zeppelin IV, Sabbath Masters 50th Ann.

by on Dec.09, 2021, under RF Files

On this Episode of The Rock Fantasy Files .
We have a roundtable discussion celebrating the the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin IV and Black Sabbath’s Master Of Reality . we chat on our favorite songs and give each album a rating .

This episode’s panelist’s
John McEntee
Count Ralfus
Stephen Keeler
Tony Dio

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RF Files – Kiss 45th Ann.

by on Dec.09, 2021, under RF Files

On this episode of the Rock Fantasy Files we have a roundtable discussion on the 45th anniversary of these two iconic Kiss releases from 1976 – Rock and Roll Over, and Destroyer! we discuss our favorite tracks from both releases and give them a one to ten rating !
tonight’s panel:
John McEntee
Peter Pardo
Tony Dio
Stephen Keeler
Rose Gordon
Denis Barthe

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