The Rock and Metal Profs

Professors Dr. Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach offer a fun and academic analysis of Rock and Metal acts from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. This research-driven podcast relies on primary and secondary sources, and NEVER uses A.I. in any capacity.

The Rock and Metal Profs is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Rock and Metal Profs, a history show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  Episode 75: Talking RUSH Fifty-Something Tour with Dr. Reynaldo Rojo Mendoza

  Sep 5, 202651 minS3

  On this special edition of RAMP, Matt discusses the current RUSH Fifty-Somthing Tour with Rush aficionado Dr. Reynaldo Rojo Mendoza. Rey attended two RUSH shows in Mexico City in June 2026, while Matt attended two shows in Chicago in July. We talk setlists, performances, and of course, the incredible Annika Niles. This episode contains a few spoilers about the shows, so if you're planning on seeing RUSH in 2026, you may want to listen to this episode after you've attended the concert! Our thanks to Dr. Rojo Mendoza for once again taking the time to contribute to the podcast!

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  Episode #74

  Episode 74: Metallica: Revisiting Load and Reload

  Aug 14, 202656 minS3

  When Metallica released LOAD and RELOAD in 1996 & 1997, there was great controversy, particularly from long-time die-hard fans of their early work. There were myriad accusations that the band sold out, that they were chasing trends, and that they had betrayed their fans. Their look was dramatically different, their album art, even their music videos signaled a departure from what had come before, and more importantly, a departure from what Metallica fans expected. Court and Matt attempt to take a fresh and more objective look at these albums on this episode of RAMP.

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  Episode #72

  Episode 72: Dokken Part 1

  Jul 9, 20261h 1mS3

  The RAMP are Rockin' with Dokken! In this is episode of RAMP, Court and Matt get cerebral and discuss confirmation bias in rock and metal -- The subjectivity in loving what we love and wanting others to share our taste in music. What underpins this behavior? The Profs try to unpack it. Then, a long-overdue handling of one of the great bands of the 1980s -- DOKKEN. Were Dokken just another hair band? Did they need the look and flash to achieve commercial success? Could they have been as successful without the Aqua Net and outfits? Episode one will cover the classic era of the band through 1997, while episode two will cover the Reb Beach and Jon Levin years. As always, we thank you for downloading, listening, and supporting the show!

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  Episode #71

  Episode 71: 2026 Releases: Joe Holmes, Spread Eagle, Anthrax, Evanescence, UFO, Green Lung, Armored Saint, Geoff Tate; Legacy band or Tribute band?

  Jun 24, 20261h 15mS3

  2026 is a BANGER year for new rock and metal music so far. Matt and Court talk the triumphant return of RUSH with Annika Niles, and celebrate the long-awaited release of Joe Holmes' new record!!! The Profs also discuss new offerings from Armored Saint, Spread Eagle, Evanescence, Geoff Tate/Operation Mindcrime, Elegant Weapons, Green Lung, Anthrax and Blue Medusa! Then, Matt introduces Court and the listeners to Maphra and her hit cover of "Doomed" (from Bring me the Horizon) that has over 25 million views on Youtube in just 4 months! This incredible young performer is not to be missed! Finally, the gents discuss legacy bands that tour without any (or few) original members. Should these bands still be touring as Foreigner or Kansas when there are no original members in the band? Fans are paying top prices to see what is essentially a cover band. In the midst of the discussion, Court goes on a diatribe about how much he hates Lynyrd Skynyrd (clearly some kind of deep-seated trauma growing up in Mississippi where he was fed a steady diet of southern rock). Matt comes to Skynyrd's defense, making the case that they were an incredibly talented band, and attempting to retain our southern listener base in the U.S. CRANK UP SOME FREE BIRD!

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  Episode #70

  Episode 70: The Scorpions Part II

  Mar 7, 202658 minS3

  The Profs chat recent rock and metal news, and they examine the Scorpions' records from 1984's "Love at First Sting" to 2022's "Rock Believer." Dr. Lewis takes the lead on this one! We thank all our listeners for taking the time to download and listen. We appreciate you!

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