Geekwire Week of 08.16.23 - Ep541
b'We\'re back to cover all the latest in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Here\'s a look at what we\'re talking about this week!\\n\\nDee Snider blasted bands who wait too long to retire, saying that they often lose their passion and energy for performing.\\n\\nGlenn Hughes, who was once considered for the lead singer position in Van Halen, talked about his admiration for the band and their music.\\n\\nVan Halen announced a new compilation album, "The Collection II," which will focus on their studio albums with Sammy Hagar.\\n\\nCountry-pop superstar Carrie Underwood covered Mot\\xf6rhead\'s "Ace of Spades" while opening for Guns N\' Roses on their recent tour.\\n\\nBruce Dickinson teased Iron Maiden\'s plans for after their current tour, saying that fans will be "happy."\\n\\nDokken announced details of their upcoming album, "Heaven Comes Down," and shared a music video for the single "Fugitive."\\n\\nM\\xf6tley Cr\\xfce\'s Nikki Sixx is working on his fifth book.\\n\\nAnthrax\'s Scott Ian is okay with the use of backing tracks during live shows.\\n\\nCorey Taylor blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks, saying that it takes away from the live experience.\\n\\nMetallica launched their official podcast, "The Metallica Report."\\n\\nM\\xf6tley Cr\\xfce\'s Nikki Sixx said that the band is in the "we-don\'t-give-a-f***" phase of their career.\\n\\n\\nAdditionally, our friends in Dawn of the Rising were nominated for Rock Group of the Year at the upcoming Josie Awards show in Nashville taking place October 22nd, 2023. To help them fund their travel to and from the event, you can help contribute at https://gofund.me/8d940769. Let\'s help our friends make it to Nashville!\\nAll that and notable album anniversaries, rock star death anniversaries, and upcoming releases to watch for!\\nWe hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 08.16.23 and SHARE with a friend!\\nDecibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.\\nContact Us!\\nRate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes\\nJoin the Facebook Fan Page\\nFollow on Twitter\\nFollow on Instagram\\nE-mail Us\\nSubscribe to our Youtube channel!\\nSupport Us!\\nBuy a T-Shirt!\\nDonate to the show!\\nStream Us!\\nStitcher Radio\\nSpreaker\\nTuneIn\\nBecome a VIP Subscriber!\\nClick HERE for more info!\\nComment Below\\nDirect Download\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'