The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn

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By: Mike Brunn

Rock and Roll Talk Show with Mike Brunn.....interviews with musicians and other rock alumni plus we talk current events, concert reviews, album reviews and more!!

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KISS - Eddie Kramer Rock And Roll Over 2026 Mix
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#389
Yesterday at 2:50 PM

We discuss the 2026 Eddie Kramer Rock And Roll Over mix. What was changed, why some of the tempos are different and our opinions.


KISS Destroyer vs Aerosmith Rocks | Ep. 388
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#388
Last Wednesday at 7:38 PM

Maybe the hardest "smackdown" between two classic rock albums, KISS Destroyer vs Aerosmith Rocks. We will go track by track to determine a winner!


Aerosmith Returns To The Stage 2026 Hollywood Bowl Aerosmith & Friends Joey Kramer
Aerosmith Returns To The Stage 2026 Hollywood Bowl Aerosmith & Friends Joey Kramer episode artwork
#387
10/30/2026

We discuss Aerosmith's return to the stage for the first time since 2023 and the return of Joey Kramer for the first time in seven years!


KISS End Of The Road Documentary
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#386
10/30/2026

We discuss the upcoming KISS documentary about their "End Of The Road" tour.


Paul Stanley's Live To Win 20 Years Later KISS
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#385
10/30/2026

We revisit Paul's second solo album, Live To Win. How dis it age 20 years later? What songs stood the test of time? Was it a misstep?


KISS New Mr. Speed Single : Why Does It Play Slow? Rock and Roll Over 2026 Deluxe Edition
#384
10/19/2026

We discuss the new KISS Mr. Speed single and Vincent explains why it plays slower than the original version, and also shares some other insights about Rock and Roll Over.


Remembering Ace Frehley : One Year Later
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#383
10/19/2026

We remember Ace Frehley one year after his passing.


Aerosmith Announces 2026 Return To The Stage Hollywood Bowl
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#382
10/08/2026

We discuss the Oct 7 announcement that Aerosmith (& Friends) will return to the stage for 2 concerts in Los Angeles!


KISS : Crazy Nights - A Look Back At The Album and Era | Ep. 381
KISS : Crazy Nights - A Look Back At The Album and Era | Ep. 381 episode artwork
#381
09/30/2026

We discuss the Crazy Nights era, the bands look, the songs on the album, the tour and more!


KISS Animalize : 1984, Changing Guitarists & A Look Back. Mark St John, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick
KISS Animalize : 1984, Changing Guitarists & A Look Back. Mark St John, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick episode artwork
#380
09/30/2026

We talk about the year 1984 for KISS and rock music, plus we discuss the Animalize album song for song!


KISS Announces Rock And Roll Over Box Set | Ep. 379
KISS Announces Rock And Roll Over Box Set | Ep. 379 episode artwork
#379
09/18/2026

We discuss the news that KISS will release a box set for the classic album "Rock And Roll Over".


An Evening with Joe Hottinger of Halestorm Interview Camera West Soho NYC guitars, cameras, photos September 8, 2026
An Evening with Joe Hottinger of Halestorm Interview Camera West Soho NYC guitars, cameras, photos September 8, 2026 episode artwork
#9999
09/13/2026

Joe did a really cool in store event at Camera West in Soho, NYC. This is the interview he gave at the event. Great stuff!


Spirit Of '76 Expo KISS Destroyer That 70's Expo | Ep. 378
#378
09/08/2026

We discuss the upcoming Spirit of 76 Expo, growing up a KISS fan in the 70s, recreating the Destroyer stage and more!


Bon Jovi Gives Refunds To MSG Fans. Was This The Right Thing To Do? | Ep. 377
Bon Jovi Gives Refunds To MSG Fans. Was This The Right Thing To Do? | Ep. 377 episode artwork
#377
09/08/2026

Bon Jovi decided to give refunds to the fans at MSG show 8. Did he need to do this? Should he have not even tried to perform that night? Does this open the door to future refund considerations? We discuss all that and more!


KISS Destroys Anaheim '76 | Ep. 376
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#376
09/08/2026

We discuss the new KISS live album "KISS Destroys Anaheim '76"


Bryan Adams Reckless - Is This One Of The Most Under Appreciated Albums of All Time?
Bryan Adams Reckless - Is This One Of The Most Under Appreciated Albums of All Time? episode artwork
#375
08/16/2026

We discuss the Bryan Adams album Reckless.....why hasn't is sold as many copies as other albums with as many hit songs (even though it did sell a lot, obviously). We also discuss each track and which are our favorites and least favorites.


Peter Criss 1978 Solo Album....How Does It Compare To Other The Other Solo Albums?
Peter Criss 1978 Solo Album....How Does It Compare To Other The Other Solo Albums? episode artwork
#374
08/11/2026

We discuss Peter Criss's 1978 solo album, which songs we like and which songs we don't like. We then compare this album overall to the other 1978 KISS solo albums. Some of the results may surprise you!


Bon Jovi Postpones MSG Concert & David Lee Roth Cancels 2026 Shows | Ep. 373
Bon Jovi Postpones MSG Concert & David Lee Roth Cancels 2026 Shows | Ep. 373 episode artwork
#373
07/24/2026

We discuss last nights Bon Jovi MSG concert being postponed, David Lee Roth cancelling concerts and more.


Talking KISS Vaults, Alive!, Alive II, Anaheim & Growing Up A Fan in NY with Robert Conte | Ep. 372
Talking KISS Vaults, Alive!, Alive II, Anaheim & Growing Up A Fan in NY with Robert Conte | Ep. 372 episode artwork
#370
07/24/2026

A great conversation with Robert Conte about growing up a KISS fan in NY and Long Island plus his knowledge of the KISS vaults, and what is missing from Alive! and even an unknown in sight to KISS Alive II!!


Jon Bon Jovi Returns To The Stage at MSG July 2026 | Ep. 371
Jon Bon Jovi Returns To The Stage at MSG July 2026 | Ep. 371 episode artwork
#369
07/19/2026

We discuss Jon's return to the stage after 4 years and surgery to his throat.


Iron Maiden and Pophouse Announce Partnership Sold Band and Brand | Ep. 370
Iron Maiden and Pophouse Announce Partnership Sold Band and Brand | Ep. 370 episode artwork
#370
07/14/2026

We discuss the announcement that Iron Maiden as sold some control of the band to Pophouse, the same company that owns KISS and ABBA.


Gene Simmons 1978 Solo Album....How Does It Compare To Other KISS Albums? | Ep. 369
Gene Simmons 1978 Solo Album....How Does It Compare To Other KISS Albums? | Ep. 369 episode artwork
#369
07/13/2026

We discuss the 1978 Gene Simmons solo album. Which songs we like, which ones we don't like, and how it compares to other KISS albums.


Jeff Keith of Tesla Interview - Homage, Motley Crue 2026 Tour & More
Jeff Keith of Tesla Interview - Homage, Motley Crue 2026 Tour & More episode artwork
#368
06/30/2026

Jeff joins the show to discuss the forthcoming Tesla release "Homage", the upcoming Summer 2026 tour with Motley Crue & Extreme and more!


KISS Reunion : 30 Years Later | Ep. 367
#367
06/29/2026

We discuss our memories of the 1996 KISS reunion, 30 years later. The times leading up to the announcement, the shows and the overall excitement.


Rachel Bolan Interview Gargoyle Of The Garden State and Skid Row in 2026 | Ep. 366
Rachel Bolan Interview Gargoyle Of The Garden State and Skid Row in 2026 | Ep. 366 episode artwork
#364
06/10/2026

Rachel joins me for a chat about his debut solo album Gargoyle Of The Garden State and if he thinks we will see the "new" Skid Row in 2026.


Is Paul Stanley's 78 Solo Album The Most Under Rated Record In Rock? A Look Back | Ep. 365
Is Paul Stanley's 78 Solo Album The Most Under Rated Record In Rock?  A Look Back | Ep. 365 episode artwork
#363
06/03/2026

We discuss Paul's 1978 solo album. Is it the best of the 4 KISS 78 solo albums? Which songs are our favorites / least favorites? Is it an under appreciated classic rock album?


Did Paul Stanley Ruin My Sphere Experience? No Doubt, Metallica, U2, Wizard of Oz | Ep. 364
Did Paul Stanley Ruin My Sphere Experience? No Doubt, Metallica, U2, Wizard of Oz | Ep. 364 episode artwork
#364
05/27/2026

I went to the Sphere with Paul Stanley's recent comments about the place in my mind. Did I agree with him?


Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Song For Song & Compared To Other All Time Great Albums | Ep. 363
Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Song For Song & Compared To Other All Time Great Albums | Ep. 363 episode artwork
#363
05/13/2026

How does Michael Jackson's Thriller compare to other classic albums we have discussed? We go through Thriller song for song.


Ace Frehley's 1978 KISS Solo Album 75th Birthday Remembrance | Ep. 362
Ace Frehley's 1978 KISS Solo Album 75th Birthday Remembrance | Ep. 362 episode artwork
#360
04/27/2026

On what would have been Ace's 75th birthday we take a look back at his classic 1978 solo album, track by track.


Def Leppard Hysteria : All Time Classic or Overrated? A Look Back | Ep. 361
Def Leppard Hysteria : All Time Classic or Overrated? A Look Back | Ep. 361 episode artwork
#361
04/27/2026

Def Leppard Hysteria : All Time Classic or Overrated? A Look Back | Ep. 361


Iron Maiden Finally Gets Inducted Into The Rock Hall Of Fame | Ep. 360
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#360
04/22/2026

We discuss the news about Iron Maiden finally getting inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame!


KISS 2026 Indy Expo Recap Paul Stanley Weekend Eric Singer Indianapolis | Ep. 359
KISS 2026 Indy Expo Recap Paul Stanley Weekend Eric Singer Indianapolis | Ep. 359 episode artwork
#356
04/16/2026

We discuss the 2026 KISS Indy expo......what was revealed in the Q&A's, the performances, the merchandise, and more!


KISS : Love Gun Album Analysis: A Look Back | Ep. 358
KISS : Love Gun Album Analysis: A Look Back | Ep. 358 episode artwork
#358
04/13/2026

We take a deep dive through the classic KISS album "Love Gun", discussing which tracks are our favorites, which tracks are underrated, and which songs we think are average.


Rush Returns To The Stage At The Juno Awards 2026 | Ep. 357
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#357
03/30/2026

We discuss the return of Rush to the stage on March 29, 2026 at the Juno awards.


Motley Crue : Too Fast For Love - Is It Better Than Shout At The Devil? A Look Back | Ep. 356
#356
03/29/2026

We discuss the Motley Crue debut album "Too Fast For Love" song by song. Which songs do we like most? Which songs do we think are below average? Is this album better than Shout At The Devil?


Carmine Appice Interview Cactus Temple of Blues, AI in Music, Friendship with Motley Crue : Ep. 355
#355
03/20/2026

Carmine talks about the new Cactus album, upcoming benefit show, Dee Snider, his Motley Crue / Nikki Sixx Feud ands more!


Vinnie Vincent's $2 Million Album Offer | Ep. 354
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#354
03/19/2026

We discuss the business model behind Vinnie Vincent's $2 million album offer and if we think this was a good idea for him.


Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil : A Look Back | Ep. 353
Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil : A Look Back | Ep. 353 episode artwork
#353
03/19/2026

We discuss the year 1983 and the classic Motley Crue album "Shout At The Devil".


Robin McAuley Black Swan "Paralyzed" Interview | Ep. 352
Robin McAuley Black Swan "Paralyzed" Interview | Ep. 352 episode artwork
#352
03/11/2026

Robin joins me to discuss the new Black Swan album, 2026 touring plans, future MSG shows, and more!


Ep. 351 - 2026 Rock Hall Nominees : Who Deserves To Be Inducted?
Ep. 351 - 2026 Rock Hall Nominees : Who Deserves To Be Inducted? episode artwork
#351
03/11/2026

We discuss all the 2026 Rock Hall nominees and which artists we feel deserve to be inducted and which ones do not. These are just our opinions!