Ouch You're On My Hair

It's the end of the year and it is time for us to reflect. Welcome to Ouch You're on my Hair's Christmas Special. Randy and Troy look back at some of the highlights from episodes this year. Highlights which include, Bjorn Englen (Dio Disciples), Chris Hager (Rough Cutt), Vinny Appice (Ronnie James Dio, AppiceBrothers), Tracy G (The Tracy G Group, Greg Renoff (Van Halen Rising), Marq Torien (BULLETBOYS) and much more. Sit back and relive some of the finer moments of the past year.It's Christmas time, so lets rock out with some awesome Christmas songs. Our band this episode is Orion's Reign out of Athens, Greece with some phenomenal Christmas covers. Plus they feature the wonderful additional vocals of Minniva. So get a glass of eggnog and enjoy. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Ep #46 brings back the 6th edition, of the popular game, "You Can't Play This" with special guest Timothy Gaines, to play along with Troy and Randy. Tim, the former bass player of Stryper, talks about what 2018 brings with his current bands, Of Gods and Monsters, Sons of Metal, and Faith's Edge. Can these three guys agree on what songs to take off the setlists of bands like Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Journey, Cinderella and many more? Listen to find out.Ouch You're on my Hair is proud to bring you a brand new song by the band Swirl out of Southern California. Swirl is no stranger to this podcast, as they have been on before and they still ROCK!! The new song "The Lift" is featured, along with the song "Spell" on this episode. You do not want to pass up hearing this AWESOME band. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, you can subscribe on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow the show on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

On Ep #45, Randy and Troy continue where they left off with 1981 vs 1991 with special guest judge Chris Hager (Rough Cutt). The score is 5-3 with Randy leading. Can Troy catch up and win? The last seven rounds have some real classics from both years in this game, which resembles the card game War.In a first, OuchYOMH is proud to showcase two more songs by the Ugly Kings, who you heard last episode. If you somehow missed them on the last episode, trust me you want to go back and listen and then listen to them again, with two additional songs on this episode. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Remember the card game War? Well Troy and Randy decided to play it with songs. Randy has 1981 and Troy has 1991. Each had to come up with 15 songs from their year. They brought in special judge Chris Hager (guitar player from Rough Cutt). The show is beyond anything the boys have done in the past and you will enjoy hearing Chris' take on each song the boys battle each other on. The Ugly Kings are a striped down, heavy blues influenced band from Australia. This band has some really cool guitar hooks, a wicked bottom-end (Bass and Drums) and vocals which remind you of the White Stripes, The Black Keys and a touch of the Doors. Sit back and be entranced by this band. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Guns N' Roses are one of the biggest bands in the world. Randy and Troy decided to have some fun and remember some great songs by the band. So they took 15 random questions and their answers have to be either a GnR song title or lyrics from one of their songs. The questions were not easy, which makes the answers all the better. So check out Ep #43, as the boys live their life through a Guns N' Roses song.Mixing melodic alternative Metal with electronic and ambient elements, Eicosa is a Swedish/Icelandic rock duo made up of singer Emily Lindqvist & multi-instrumentalist and producer Albert Asvaldsson. They just released their debut EP last week and two of the songs from that EP are featured on this episode. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Troy and Randy got the opportunity to interview Jim Crean. Jim is the Vocalist for the Award winning 2014,2015 & 2016 Popular Tribute Band, Hair Nation. He is also the Lead Vocalist for The Appice Brother's National Band and sang on their album Sinister. He has been recording and touring for over 35 years. He has fronted many Regional and National recording artists. He has won numerous awards, to include the 2013, 2014 & 2015 Best Original Male Vocalist. In 2016, he was inducted into the Night-Life Hall Of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement award. Jim also allowed three of his songs to be showcased on this special interview. So prepare to enjoy the sounds and the awesome interview with the one and only Jim Crean. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

On Ep #41, Troy and Randy talk about rock stars who passed away in the years of 1980 to 1994. These stars died way too soon, for many of them, their careers had just begun. Who knows what would have happened and how bright their star could have been, had they lived. *The show was actually recorded a couple days before the tragic shootings at the Jason Aldean concert and before Tom Petty had passed away. The guys decided to hold off airing this episode in honor of those who tragically lost their lives on October 1, 2017. The band showcased on this episode is Trail of Wreckage. They are an Industrial and Doom influenced metal project based in northern Virginia. Like their Reverb Nation page says, “To trace the path of man's existence, just follow the wreckage.” Check them out and get ready for some heavy sounds. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.fa

On Ep #40, the one and only Michael Sweet stops by for an interview. Micheal talks about his high school days, Stryper stuff, some word association on different artists and legends, plus much, much more. So dawn the the yellow and black and check out Mr. Sweet. Randy and Troy can knock one off their bucket-list. Minor Nine is one kick-behind band out of Tennessee. This aggressive, alternative band has some really good heavy guitar and the vocals hint a little southern taste both in sound and lyrics. You are gonna love what these dudes bring too the plate. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Troy and Randy play a new game called "We Got You Covered". Before recording the show, they each provided the other with ten songs. The object, come up with three bands/artist to cover each song. The person who gave the song, has to choose who they want to do the cover from the three bands/artist presented. Songs like, Fire and Ice (Pat Benatar), 10 Seconds to Love (Motley Crue), Stranglehold (Ted Nugent), Lack of Communication (Ratt) and many more made the list. Do you agree with Randy and Troy and the groups the picked?Out of New York, comes the band Moon Tooth on this episode's music showcase. A really heavy aggressive band with a very cool prog sound going on. Imagine The Who meets Motorhead meets Anthrax meets Dream Theater, because that is Moon Tooth. They know how to really bring it. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

On Ep #38, Randy and Troy welcome the Appice brothers, Carmine and Vinny. Both are legendary drummers and all around great guys. They just released their first album together called Sinister and OuchYOMH got to talk to them about that album, plus a whole lot more. Ever wondered who gives the better gifts for Birthdays or Christmas' between the two? Well they tell the boys that and much more. So strap in, because this interview is a lot of fun. OuchYOMH has their first repeat band to showcase and it is none other than Black Sixteen. A very dark, aggressive, deep band from London, whom the boys fell in love with back on Ep #17. This go around, Black Sixteen brought Troy and Randy a new song called Freak and Choke, which is an older one in the bands arsenal. You will love both songs showcased on this episode. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.faceboo

Troy graduated 1986 and Randy graduated 1987. For years they have argued which year had the best albums. Join us on Episode #37, as the two give their top 10 albums for their respected year. Which one wins? Artists like Anthrax, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Poison, Motley Crue and many more put out killer albums those two years, but where on the lists do they come in at? Clawhammer is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Mississippi. You don't want to miss listening to this band. They flat out bring it. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Troy and Randy bring back one of their favorite games they like to play called, "You Can't Play This." Listen as the two name bands to each other with three songs by the band and the object, remove one song from the setlist the band plays that night. Oh the catch, it is the firs time you are seeing the band live. This time its Queen, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Dokken, Black Sabbath, U2 and more.All the way from Switzerland comes the 3-piece band known as The Möles. This loud, relentless, hard partying band will impress you with their sound. Trust me, you want to hear them. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Ep #35 is Part 2 of the interview conducted by Yvonne the Blonde of Randy and Troy. Hear more about BFD and how it relates to the name of this podcast. Hear about how things changed when Troy moved from Georgia to Oklahoma. Also a very funny story about eggs and 16 candles, plus a whole lot more. From Portugal comes the band Lyzzärd. A band that comes at you with a sound that reminds us of early Thrash, mixed with some awesome guitar work, similar to the 80s metal sound we love. The vocals even hint to that early Jon Bon Jovi sound. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

So do you want to know the back story of Ouch You're on my Hair? Want to know how Troy and Randy became friends? Want to know who is the infamous band BFD, whom they always mention? Well tune in for this two-part interview, when Yvonne "The Blonde" talks with the boys from Brunswick, GA, in this very informative, but very funny interview.Out of Nashville, TN comes the awesome music of Denman. A band who sounds like they were playing back in the hey day of Hair Metal in the 80s. You are going to love this band. Oh did we mention Mark Slaughter sings back up on one of their songs? For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

On Ep #33, we welcome guitar player extraordinaire Doug Aldrich. Doug has played with the likes of Whitesnake, Dio, House of Lords, and Lion. Currently he plays with the Dead Daises, Burning Rain, and Revolution Saints, who happen to have a new album coming out October 13, 2017. Doug talks to Randy and Troy about learning to play as a kid, meeting Ronnie James Dio and David Coverdale, the new Revolution Saints' album, how he wants a rock band to have a Tuba in it and more. Killing Grace is an original, dynamic, energy-driven hard-rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Their songs are a mix of hard-driving rock groove anthems and hypnotic melodies, insane shreds, and raw lyrics that speak to your soul. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Are they a lead singer or do they lead the pack? This episode, Troy and Randy talk about numerous singers of bands and decide if they are front man/woman or are they more of just the singer in the band. Singers like, Bruce Dickinson, Layne Staley, Klaus Meine, Geddy Lee, Ozzy, Paul Rodgers, Dee Snider and many more are discussed.This episode, welcome the music of Through Fire. An awesome band out of Omaha, NE. Their tight sound will draw you in and keep you coming back for more.For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

We are honored to have on this episode, Miss Rocklahoma 2017, Ms. Lacey Knight. Lacey talks about her upbringing and how she came to love Rock-n-Roll, especially Metal and Classic Rock. She tell us about the whole Miss Rocklahoma event and gives us an update on what is in her future. You will fall in love with Lacey, as she has a real great personality and it reflects when she talks. No wonder she won. We showcase the band Perseus out of Oklahoma on this episode. Oddly enough the lead singer happens to be Lacey's husband. Perseus is very hard charging progressive-tech-death metal band, which we are quite sure has bright future ahead. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Randy and Troy decided to just talk about the facts. Some of these facts may be new to you or maybe you already knew them. Bands and artists like Judas Priest, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and more, plus some really cool and obscure facts that center around Heavy Metal.Also on this episode, two songs by the band In the Whale is showcased. In the Whale’s music resonates with anyone thirsting for the time when bands simply rocked. And get this, the band only has two guys in it. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH

Everyone learns from those who came before and in music it is no different. Those Heavy Metal and Hair Metal bands Troy and Randy listened to (and still do) from the 80's were influenced by the bands and artists from the 60's and 70's. On this episode the boys talk about bands like Led Zeppelin, The Animals, The Stones, Grand Funk Railroad and more. So tell us, who else could have been on that list?In keeping with the theme of this episode, check out the cool sounds of Porno Wolves. Porno Wolves are a premium blend of blues, psychedelia, sex appeal and rock ‘n’ roll. The four-piece has erected their authentic sound on a foundation of musicianship and the classic rock canon. Fuzzed out leads, complex riffs, thought provoking lyrics, dense harmonies, and driving beats come together to create what Music Connection Magazine describes as “a whole lot of sound.”For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us

Some bands just find that sound that works and well 20, 30 or 40 years later, they still rock. Join @HelmsRandy and @NelsonOK as they talk about many bands who still have what it takes to rock the crowd. Who did they miss?This episode welcome Tempt, a New York based hi-energy melodic rock band, who will knock your socks off. Tempt takes compelling contemporary rock as their touchstone and foundation, but also keep one foot confidently in the past, drawing on the feel good classic rock of the 80s, lending their music an undeniably retro feel. For this and every other episode of Ouch You're on my Hair, please subscribe to us on iTunes, Podomatic, Google Play, Stitcher, or Player FM. Also follow us on Twitter @OuchYOMH and Facebook at www.facebook.com/OuchYOMH