Step back into the loud, wild world of 80s hair metal with Rock of Aging! Join lifelong fans and music industry veterans Dave and Erika as they revisit the albums, bands, and backstage stories that shaped an era. From Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses to Ratt, Kiss, Ozzy, and beyond, they explore what made glam, pop, and hair metal so irresistible—and why it still rocks their world decades later. Each episode features Erika’s “Atmosphere Check”, setting the vibe for the topic at hand, and Dave’s (Not So) Deep Dives, spotlighting new music worth your ears. New episodes drop on the 10th and 25th of every month. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, crank it up—because Rock of Aging is more than a podcast… it’s a lifestyle.
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Signup to Generate a PitchStep back into the loud, wild world of 80s hair metal with Rock of Aging! Join lifelong fans and music industry veterans Dave and Erika as they revisit the albums, bands, and backstage stories that shaped an era.
Recent episodes include "Interview with Rikki Rockett of POISON // 40 Years of Look What The Cat Dragged In" (10 October 2026, 46 minutes), "The Most Unforgettable '80s Metal Shows We Ever Saw" (25 September 2026, 43 minutes), and "Rock of Aging's 80s Metal / Hard Rock Fantasy Football Draft" (10 September 2026, 38 minutes).
Rock of Aging publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Rock of Aging is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rock of Aging requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rock of Aging's contact route on record: public web form.
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Rock of Aging is a music show with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #18
For our newest episode, we have a special one! We have an interview with the legendary drummer of POISON , Rikki Rockett. Erika was able to interview Rikki as the band was celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release...
Episode #17
What made '80s metal concerts truly unforgettable? In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika look back at six memorable heavy metal and hair metal shows from the 1980s that still stick with them nearly 40 years...
Episode #16
Football season has begun! Your friends here at Rock of Aging have come up with a great way to merge your love of 80s metal with your love of football. Today's episode is the first ever Rock of Aging Fantasy Football...
Episode #15
Some bands only make one good album. That's it. So, what happens after you make that stellar album? Can you follow it up with another? What about a third? Is it even possible?! For some bands, creating an epic, three...
Episode #14
This time on Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika are going deep into one of the defining bands of the 1980s hard rock scene: Ratt. From the raw swagger of the 1983 Ratt EP through the massive breakthrough of Out of the...
Episode #13
Everyone talks about the debut album... but what about the follow-up? On this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika dive into the best second albums from some of our favorite 80s hard rock and metal bands. The...
Episode #12
In this episode of Rock of Aging , Dave and Erika speak to Riki Rachtman , the legendary host from MTV's Headbangers Ball . Everyone watching this episode grew up watching Riki every Saturday night -- he introduced us...
Episode #11
Before online stores, limited-edition drops, and social media ads, there was one place to get the coolest band merchandise: the merch table at the concert. In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika take a...
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Dave and Erika recently appeared on the Youth Gone Mild Podcast. We spoke with Gen X Joe about the state of 80s metal, Sebastian Bach joining Twisted Sister, which 80s bands still "bring it" live, and so much more...
Episode #11
In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika reminisce about the lost art of making the perfect mixtape. Nobody who wasn't alive back in the 80s can relate. Whether you're recording your favorite songs from the...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of <b>Rock of Aging</b>, <b>Dave</b> and <b>Erika</b> revisit our most popular video - The Lost 80s Hard Rock and Metal Albums episode. Everyone seems to love to talk about that great album that no...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika take a trip to the darker side of Hollywood in the late 1980s. The 1987 film, <b>Less Than Zero</b>, told a tale of extreme wealth and extreme behavior among a circle...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, we crank the volume and fire up the TV for a celebration of our favorite 1980s metal music videos. Back when MTV ruled the culture, videos weren’t just promotion—they were events...
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<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, we are talking about the harder side of 80's metal! Erika and Dave debate The Big 4 of Thrash: Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. Let's just say that we don't see eye to eye...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika are going back to school! In a sense, anyway. We have both been given our homework assignments!<br/><br/>Erika has assigned Dave Richie Sambora's 'Stranger In This...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of <b>Rock of Aging</b>, Dave and Erika are talking live shows. Which 80's metal and hard rock bands have we seen the most times in concert? Club shows, theater shows, arena shows, stadium shows...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika discuss their favorite "lost" 80s hard rock/heavy metal albums. Our definition of a lost album is either one by an unknown band that seemed to have major potential...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika rewind to the glory days of MTV, when music videos weren’t optional, they were everything. Before streaming, before algorithms, before phones in our pockets, MTV told...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika dig into the often-overlooked contributions of women who shaped 80s metal, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. We talk honestly about what it meant to...
Episode #1
<p>These albums ruined our lives. In the best way. In episode 13 of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika reveal the “gateway” albums — the records that turned them into 80s metal fans, then metalheads, and eventually people...
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