Rock of Aging

About Rock of Aging

Step back into the loud, wild world of 80s hair metal with Rock of Aging! Join lifelong fans and music industry veterans Dave and Erika as they revisit the albums, bands, and backstage stories that shaped an era. From Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses to Ratt, Kiss, Ozzy, and beyond, they explore what made glam, pop, and hair metal so irresistible—and why it still rocks their world decades later. Each episode features Erika’s “Atmosphere Check”, setting the vibe for the topic at hand, and Dave’s (Not So) Deep Dives, spotlighting new music worth your ears. New episodes drop on the 10th and 25th of every month. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, crank it up—because Rock of Aging is more than a podcast… it’s a lifestyle.

Publisher

Rock of Aging

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2025

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   The Best, Worst, and Weirdest '80s Metal Album Covers

   Do you remember when you went to the record store and would just get lost in the racks? You would study the images on the front cover, check out the band's logo, and in some cases, make your buying decision based (mostly) on that cover! In the 80s, there was no streaming, and record stores usually had no way for customers to preview an album before buying. A good album cover was everything! For this episode, Erika and Dave are picking some of their favorite (and a few least favorite) 80s met...

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Interview with Rikki Rockett of POISON // 40 Years of Look What The Cat Dragged In

   For our newest episode, we have a special one! We have an interview with the legendary drummer of POISON, Rikki Rockett. Erika was able to interview Rikki as the band was celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of Poison's debut album, Look What The Cat Dragged In. Rikki and Erika reminisce about the glory days of MTV, Poison's domination of the Sunset Strip, and how it feels looking back 40 years on this iconic album. In addition to sharing some behind the scenes stories from Poison...

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The Most Unforgettable '80s Metal Shows We Ever Saw

   What made '80s metal concerts truly unforgettable? In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika look back at six memorable heavy metal and hair metal shows from the 1980s that still stick with them nearly 40 years later. From ticket outlet lines and cash-only merch tables to parking lot hangs and wild arena moments, we dive into the nostalgia, energy, and chaos of attending live rock shows before cell phones and digital tickets took over. Plus, Dave delivers a "Not-So-Deep Dive" into Din...

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