This Week on America’s Podcast! Join us as Tim Wirasnik, the man who may or may not like anything, steps into the ring for our review of Alter Bridge’s latest masterpiece, *Pawns and Kings*. Will this album bless us with a Season of Promise, or will it make us feel like we're caught in an epic battle of epicness? We promise—no spoilers! In our Tracks of the Week segment, Mooger brings us “Take The Long Way” by Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts to remind us that sometimes, the scenic route is the best route. Jerry goes all in with “Crowded Room” by House of Lords, proving that sometimes, a little chaos makes for great music. Tim champions “Safe Home” by Anthrax—because who doesn’t love a good reminder to keep it safe? And we wrap things up with Marc’s pick, “Take My Soul” by The Dead Daisies, which is basically the soundtrack to a rock ’n’ roll exorcism! Until next week, folks: buy physical media, snag some merch, and support your favorite artists! And don’t forget to take a couple of shots; after all, there's always a groove waiting just around the corner! Cheers!

#alterbridge #pawnsandkings #metal

This Week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving deeper than a hipster at a coffee shop, and our guest is none other than the whimsical wizard of album art himself, Favio Vegas! That’s right, folks; this isn’t just your average podcast episode; it’s a splendid showcase of Hugh Syme, the artist behind album covers so iconic they should have their own fan clubs—right next to the bands they represented!

Join us as we venture through the hallowed halls of album artistry, where Hugh’s covers have graced records from Rush, where time-traveling is a casual Sunday, to Warrant, who apparently needed a lot more than cherry pie! We’ll be counting down our seven favorite album covers by this magician of design. Spoiler alert: it’s like choosing a favorite child, if your children were all adorned in colorful vinyl!

And, as if that wasn’t exciting enough, it’s time for our Tracks of the Week! Jerry breaks out his air guitar with "On The Loose" by Saga, while Favio presents his pick, "The Gate/Invited." By Tesla It sounds a bit like a mysterious invitation to an underground party—just make sure you bring the right snacks! Then, we cruise into the majestic sounds of "Yours Is No Disgrace" by Yes, because nothing says “classy” like three albums' worth of the word “yes.” Finally, we wrap it up with Mooger and his smooth serenade, "Stay With Me Tonight" by Quiet Riot. You know, just in case you were feeling too secure and needed a little room for chaos!

So, until next week, pick up your paintbrushes and remember: if you think you can paint like Hugh Syme, you might just be setting yourself up for an artistic intervention!

#hughsyme #artwork #albumcovers

This week on America’s Podcast, we’ve rolled out the red carpet for our guest, Eric Lussier from the French Connection. We’ll be dissecting the latest sonic offering from Florence Black, the "Bed of Nails" album. Does it rock harder than your Aunt Linda's attempts at karaoke, or does it have you contemplating life decisions while gazing into the void? Well, you’ll have to tune in for the juicy details because, as always, no spoilers here!

In our Tracks of the Week segment, get ready for a rockin' rollercoaster! Marc kicks things off with “Hoodoo Voodoo Medicine Man” by Aerosmith—because what’s a little hoodooing between friends? Eric then throws down the gauntlet with “I Do It My Way” by Kissin’ Dynamite, which is also a great motto for almost all family gatherings. Finally, we wrap things up with Jerry’s choice, “Trapped Under Ice” by Metallica. Man, we hope nobody is actually in a fridge while listening!

So until next week, please share our podcast and leave us a five-star review—otherwise, let’s be honest, you might just suck! But hey, no pressure…just kidding! We love you all! 🤘🎸

#florenceblack #bedofnails #rocknroll