Today we review the 1973 self-titled debut from the California hard-rock band Montrose. At just over 32 minutes, it is a remarkably compact, hard-hitting record built around Ronnie Montrose's scorching guitar, Sammy Hagar's youthful powerhouse vocals, Bill Church's muscular bass, and Denny Carmassi's thunderous drumming. Tune in to see how this classic album rates with the Audible Extacy crew and see if it lives up to the hype!

Today the Audible Extacy Podcast review the sophomore album The Last in Line, from the band Dio. Released in 1984, the album blends powerful heavy metal with dark fantasy and mythic imagery. This album is driven by Ronnie James Dio’s commanding vocals, Vivian Campbell’s guitar work, and the band’s thunderous rhythm section. Tune in to see if this album lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew!

Today we review the 1989 glam metal debut album from the band Warrant, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. This album is a snapshot of late-’80s Los Angeles hair metal at its most polished, melodic, and unapologetically fun. It was Warrant’s debut album, produced by Beau Hill, and it turned the band into major stars almost immediately.

Tune in to see how this one measures up to the Audible Extacy's scrutiny and see if it stands the test of time.

Today in a bonus episode we invite Heath and Tiffany on to discuss the groundbreaking album Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park. This album was one of the defining rock albums of the early 2000s, blending nu metal, alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic elements, and emotionally charged lyrics into a distinctive sound that helped launch the band to worldwide fame. Tune in to see how we rate this album and see if it holds up to the test of time.

For our season finale today, the Audible Extacy crew reviews the album Under Lock and Key by the band Dokken. The album was a commercial breakthrough for Dokken, reaching No. 32 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on the chart for more than a year. It was eventually certified Platinum in the United States. Critics and fans have often praised it as the band's most complete and accessible release, showcasing the classic lineup at the height of its creative powers. Tune in to see how this album rates with the panel and see if it lives up to the hype.

Today we review the iconic album 4 by the band Foreigner. This album represents a streamlined, more polished version of Foreigner’s sound. After key members left, the band was reduced to four core musicians, with songwriting handled almost entirely by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. This tighter lineup led to a more focused, radio-friendly style that blends hard rock energy with pop sensibility and emotional ballads. Tune in to see if this album lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew and stands the test of time.

Today the we review the 1976 release Rainbow Rising by the band Rainbow. Driven by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Ronnie James Dio, this album is widely regarded as a cornerstone of early heavy metal and neoclassical hard rock. Tune in to see if it lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew

Today we review the 1988 landmark metal album The New Order by the band Testament. This album helped establish Testament as one of the “second wave” leaders of thrash metal. Tune in to see if this album lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew!