Are Rock Songs Really Cursed? Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin & the Judas Priest Trial

Are Rock Songs Really Cursed? Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin & the Judas Priest Trial

Can a song become cursed? This week, Dorian dives into some of rock and metal's most infamous legends. From Black Sabbath's "Devil's Interval" to Iron Maiden's mysterious 666 producer story, Led Zeppelin's backmasking controversy, the Judas Priest courtroom battle over alleged subliminal messages, Slayer's deliberate embrace of controversy, and the tragic legacy of Gloomy Sunday, this episode examines where documented history ends and enduring myth begins. Drawing on both music history and psychology, Dorian explores why these stories continue to fascinate audiences decades later and why music may influence us in ways we still don't fully understand. Visit us at: https://rockerstodoctors.com [https://rockerstodoctors.com] Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TikTok, and Instagram. Hashtags: #BlackSabbath #IronMaiden #LedZeppelin #JudasPriest #HeavyMetal

Rush Returns, Ozzy's Throne, Priest Reunion Talk & FFDP's New Album

Dorian goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call with Rush, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Five Finger Death Punch, Whitesnake, and more. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Dorian takes the mic solo while Nova is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines of the week. Stories include K.K. Downing addressing whether a Judas Priest reunion could still happen, Rush playing its first Mexico City show on the Fifty Something tour, Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne going on display at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Jon Bon Jovi saying he is fully recovered ahead of Bon Jovi's 2026 touring plans. Also covered this week: Stanley Simmons announcing its first U.S. tour, Buckcherry releasing a live video for "Blackout," Twisted Sister adding more 2026 shows with Sebastian Bach on vocals, Rachel Bolan discussing whether Lzzy Hale could return to Skid Row, Rudy Sarzo addressing the possibility of Carlos Cavazo returning to Quiet Riot, and Five Finger Death Punch announcing its tenth album, Legacy. Plus: Whitesnake reissues three classic albums on vinyl, L.A. Guns releases "The Ballad of Jayne" live, former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein has died, and Dark Chapel releases "Burns The Flame" with Black Label Society. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.

Nova & Dorian's Wildest Concert Stories | Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Slayer & the Shows That Changed Us

Nova and Dorian compare decades of concert experiences, from legendary arena tours to modern live music frustrations. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott share personal stories from a lifetime of concert-going. The conversation ranges from first concerts and unforgettable arena shows to mosh pits, disappointing performances, dream bucket-list bands, changing fan behavior, rising ticket prices, and how the modern concert experience compares to the one many rock fans remember from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Along the way, Nova and Dorian discuss Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Ghost, Fishbone, Goo Goo Dolls, Björk, Warrant, Firehouse, Skid Row, and many others while reflecting on the moments that made live music such an important part of their lives. Whether you're a veteran concert veteran with hundreds of ticket stubs or someone planning your first show, this episode is a celebration of live music and the memories that come with it.

Riki Rachtman: Cathouse, Axl Rose & the Rise of Headbangers Ball

Nova and Dorian unpack the unbelievable story of the man who became the face of Headbangers Ball. This week on Rockers to Doctors, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott tell the unbelievable story of Riki Rachtman — nightclub owner, MTV personality, Headbangers Ball host, and one of the most connected figures in Sunset Strip rock history. From founding the infamous Cathouse nightclub alongside Faster Pussycat's Taime Downe to becoming the face of MTV's Headbangers Ball after a recommendation from Axl Rose, Rachtman somehow found himself at the center of nearly every major hard rock moment of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The episode covers Cathouse chaos, Guns N' Roses history, the David Bowie and Axl Rose incident, Kurt Cobain's unforgettable Headbangers Ball appearance, the fall of glam metal, Riki's struggles with addiction and bankruptcy, and his long road back through sobriety, racing culture, podcasting, and Cathouse revival events. It's a story about luck, friendship, reinvention, survival, and one of the most unlikely careers in rock and roll history.

Ozzy AI Backlash, Breaking Benjamin's New Album & Spotify Royalty Fight

Nova goes solo for this week's Shot of Rock News: Last Call, covering new music, AI controversy, streaming lawsuits, anniversary tours, and legacy rock headlines. This week on Shot of Rock News: Last Call, Nova takes the mic solo while Dorian is out and breaks down the biggest rock and metal headlines for the week ending June 13. Stories include Breaking Benjamin confirming their new album is finished, Jack and Sharon Osbourne responding to criticism over possible AI or digital use of Ozzy's image, Spotify facing a lawsuit over royalty rules affecting independent artists, and Warner Music Group acquiring Sureel AI as the music industry continues its push into artificial intelligence. Also covered this week: Europe releasing "The Cult of Ignorance," Electric Callboy teaming with The Offspring, Paul McCartney returning to the Billboard Top 10, Underoath announcing a Define The Great Line anniversary tour, rock veterans covering Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain," Sublime's Jakob Nowell discussing his future with the band, Mötley Crüe's The Dirt returning to select theaters, Yngwie Malmsteen announcing Hell Or High Water, Marilyn Manson announcing One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2, Sabaton revealing a Swedish arena tour, Doro getting a live album reissue, and Def Leppard sharing a new "Rejoice" performance video. Fast, factual, and built for rock fans who want the week's biggest headlines in one place. Stories were selected from the June 13 weekly news file. That's your shot of rock news. Subscribe to stay current.