Christian Geeks Rockcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode, we finally get to Tourniquet's 1990 debut album, Stop the Bleeding. Featuring Ted Kirkpatrick (drums), Gary Lenaire (guitar), and Guy Ritter (vocals), this release continued Intense Records' insane string of amazing, groundbreaking Christian metal bands. 

Russ Taff Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3M0g56

Galactic Cowboys Kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl

Harpazo: https://harpazomusic.com/

Christian Geeks website: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Britt and Steve take some time in this episode to chat with multi-instrumentalist, podcaster, and artist Monty Colvin, best known as the bassist for Galactic Cowboys. We discuss everything from his beginning as a bassist for Morgan Cryar all the way up to the kickstarter for a brand new GC album. 

GC album kickstarter: https://kck.st/4d2lLZl

Monty's art/CDs: https://www.montycolvinart.com/

Monty's rockcast: https://montysrockcast.com/

Christian Geeks links-

website: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song. 

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3SDloeG

Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders

Mylon Lefevre preorders: https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders

The River Cryers: https://spoti.fi/3HWUUzU

Geek links: 

site: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing thirty years later! 

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/47B3Sx9

The Call kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4aW8ErU

Michael Knott bandcamp: https://knott.bandcamp.com/

Other links: 

web: geeksrockcast@gmail.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song. 

Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3RQDVoB

Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb

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web: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

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geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John Semby came together to craft a vision for the upcoming documentary: Us Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion. 

Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb

Todd's Website: https://www.toddazeller.com/

Other links:

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website: geeksrockcast.com

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia, X-Sinner, and others for an amazing debut. 

Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/49E3NuT

Web: geeksrockcast.com

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Christian rock and metal are not without their share of creepy songs, generally dealing with the end times, the occult, the anitchrist, or encounters with Satan/demons. Steve and Britt pull together 10 of the top songs and discuss what makes them so eerie. 

Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/3tOETZf

David Huff book: https://www.facebook.com/davidhufffanpage/

LS Underground: https://bit.ly/findingangel

Steve Scott: https://bit.ly/7foldsecret

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

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Steve and Britt finally add Bride to the mix, discussing their fourth album and the first with Star Song. This album marked a change in direction for the band to more of a bluesy rock and hard rock different from the heavier metal of their previous albums. 

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0k25Qv7Bqpiz9laC2Uexh2?si=7af4f7ebf93f4b39

Britt's Stryper Article: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/stryper-christian-music.html

Other links: 

Website: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

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email: geeksrockcast@gmail.com 

Released in 1988, Mad at the World's sophomore album ventured into more aggressive rock than their debut but was still heavily influenced by European Techno. Steve and Britt break down this Frontline Classic.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YF9HnZ3nBa1XCzza1iXJV?si=32299e5bc5b34888

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

Website: geeksrockcast.com

geeksrockcast@gmail.com