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May 15, 2025

UAWIL #233: Metallica Live Night 2 in Nashville - Owners Suite!

Night 2 with Metallica in Nashville was special for The Wolf & Action Jackson. Between the killer setlist, the lightning strike and their upgrade into the owners suite, Saturday night in Nashville was a true once-in-a-lifetime concert experience!

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May 8, 2025

UAWIL #232: Metallica Live in Nashville Night 1

Join The Wolf & Action Jackson for the first of 2 nights in Nashville with Metallica! Hear about Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera, the setlist and the crowd on a beautiful night in Music City!

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May 2, 2025

First Concert Memories #22: Ted Nugent with Jon Verno of Metal Mayhem…

Can you imagine if Ted Nugent was the first concert you ever saw? We ask what effect it had on our Pantheon Podcasts brother Jon Verno of Metal Mayhem ROC

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May 1, 2025

UAWIL #231: Motley Crue - Theater of Pain

Motley Crue in retrospect say Theater of Pain is too polished and doesn't represent their sound. But it went 4x platinum in the US and spawned the crossover power ballad Home Sweet Home which widened their appeal.

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April 24, 2025

UAWIL #230: Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles

The Wolf & Action Jackson were bummed when Sting went solo and left The Police behind. But Dream of the Blue Turtles is fantastic debut solo album that went 3x platinum in the US and contains one of the best songs he's ever written.

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April 17, 2025

UAWIL #229: Robert Plant - Shaken N Stirred

Robert Plant's first 2 solo albums were well received, boasted radio and MTV hits and his live shows were a success. So with the same band intact, the 3rd album would be his best yet, right?

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April 10, 2025

UAWIL #228: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits were perfect for MTV and in 1985 rode their videos to over 30 Million in sales with Brothers in Arms. As it turns 40, we go in-depth on how it's aged, the deep sound quality, and preview the 40th anniversary release.

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April 3, 2025

UAWIL #227: Pete Townshend - Empty Glass

Pete Townshend found his life and career at a crossroads in 1980. What came out of it was his best solo effort and better than most of his work with The Who

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April 1, 2025

First Concert Memories #21: KISS with Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blad…

Metal God Brian Slagel, Founder & CEO of Metal Blade Records, takes us on a journey to the night he saw KISS on the Alive! Tour and how it changed his life

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March 27, 2025

UAWIL #226: Judas Priest - British Steel

Judas Priest's British Steel album made heavy metal available to the masses with greater pop sensibility and helped the band and genre reach a whole new level

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March 20, 2025

UAWIL #225: Becoming Led Zeppelin Review

The much awaited Led Zeppelin documentary which follows the members from school boys to rock gods is well worth a viewing

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March 13, 2025

UAWIL #224: Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic

Aerosmith really hit the big time with their 3rd album, Toys In The Attic. Selling over 9 million copies in the US and 5 million more singles, we celebrate this hard rock masterpiece as it turns 50!

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March 6, 2025

UAWIL #223: Bad Company - Straight Shooter

Bad Company's sophomore effort Straight Shooter had a lot to try to live up to after their debut but the boys showed they had plenty more in the tank

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March 1, 2025

First Concert Memories #20: The Who with Farmer John of Vinyl Relics

How much trouble can 6 teenagers out alone in Toronto to see The Who in 1989 get into? Farmer John from the Vinyl Relics weaves a tale of innocence, rejection, confusion, retaliation, vandalism, anticipation, hooliganism, jubilation and more on this fun tale of Teenage Wasteland

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Feb. 27, 2025

UAWIL #222: Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow

Jeff Beck created a jazzy album full of grooves with the help of George Martin, Stevie Wonder and some career defining guitar licks. Between the sweet sentiments of Cause We Ended As Lovers to the heavy Freeway Jam, the album went to #4 in the US and sold platinum despite no vocals on the record.

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Feb. 13, 2025

UAWIL #221: Eric Clapton - Behind The Sun

In order to attract listeners in synth pop 1985, Eric Clapton teamed up with Phil Collins to ride his wave of pop success along with outside songwriters and A level session players. . Behind The Sun went platinum in the US thanks to some radio hits but has it endured the test of time?

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Feb. 13, 2025

UAWIL #220: Phil Collins - No Jacket Required

No Jacket Required was a mid-80s sensation selling over 25 million copies worldwide. While you can't deny the pop sensibility of this album, can you say it's aged well as it turns 40?

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Feb. 6, 2025

UAWIL #219: Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti Part 2

The second LP/CD on Physical Graffiti may not pack the same punch as the first but there's plenty of jems and jams to make this not only Led Zeppelin's greatest achievement but maybe the best double album ever

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Feb. 1, 2025

First Concert Memories #19: The Sex Pistols with Amy Linden

The Sex Pistols were the ultimate punk rockers, burning out way before they faded away. The attitude, execution and fearlessness of the era was embodied by The Pistols and our sister Amy Linden saw it all go down at Winterland 1978.

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Jan. 30, 2025

UAWIL #218: Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti Part 1

Led Zeppelin's 1975 double album showcases the power and breadth of the band at the peak of their power. As it turns 50 we go track x track on the first LPCD which is epic on its own.

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Jan. 23, 2025

UAWIL #217: Vision Quest Soundtrack

The Vision Quest soundtrack went platinum and provided the tone-setting score to the coming of age movie. Most of the songs were hits but some were very forgettable. We talk the role the soundtrack plays in the film, how it stands on its own and why it matters 40 years later.

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Jan. 16, 2025

UAWIL #216: The Firm featuring Jimmy Page & Paul Rodgers

1985 saw the reemergence of Jimmy Page in The Firm with Paul Rodgers and an incredible rhythm section. But even with the help of an AOR hit in Radioactive, most fans were left wanting by this supergroup debut.

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Jan. 9, 2025

UAWIL #215: Van Halen - Balance

Van Halen's final album with Sammy Hagar hit #1 & went 3x platinum in the US. Buoyed by a couple of big radio hits, you might have thought all was well with the band. But it wasn't...

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Jan. 2, 2025

UAWIL #214: Rush - Fly By Night

Fly By Night may have been Rush's 2nd album but it was the first with drummer & lyricist Neil Peart. He injects his precision and flare into Geddy and Alex's rockin riffs and opened the door to their proggier sound.

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