The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn

We discuss the classic KISS Alive! album, when did we first get it, and which songs do we think are better on this live album compared to the original studio recordings.

We discuss the KISS Hot In The Shade album, track by track. What we like, what we don't like. Plus we discuss the tour, the music scene in the late 80s, and more!

Have you ever wondered how a rock band is awarded a "Key To the City"? Mayor Melham discusses how this happened for My Chemical Romance at Metlife Stadium where the band was awarded the key to city o…

We discuss the impact Ozzy had on us as music fans, the impact he had on hard rock and heavy metal and th eimaoct he had on other musicians. RIP Ozzy. 

Three "Gen X" music fans get together to discuss the My Chemical Romance album, "The Black Parade". Do we like it? What songs do we like? What songs do we not like? 

Today KISS announced changes and updates to the upcoming KISS event in Vegas. We talk about all the announcements, what wasn't announced and more!

We discuss the final live performances from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and all the artists on hand for the "Back To The Beginning" concert event.

Alain Bellicha joiins me to talk about his new book KISS At Budokan and the KISS frenzy in Japan during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Alain also discusses how this "fan made" book became auherized by KISS!

We discuss the new that Iron Maiden has asked fans to limit their cell phone usage at concerts, Ace Frehley cancels shows due to illness, Billy Joel cancels concerts for the next year plus, Zak Stark…

We attended the 2025 Gene Smmons solo tour and give our opinions on the performances, the setlist and how it compares to his pror solo tour.

Drummer and author Joey Cassata jons me to discuss his newest book "The Order Of The Rose", a story based off the KISS album "The Elder". Joey also talks about his recent performance with Peter Criss…

Peter Criss was kind to sit with me for a few minutes prior to his performance at The Cutting Room on Aprl 25, 2025. We discuss the ceremony that evening as well as his forthcoming rock album.

We discuss the recent announcements about the KISS Storms Vegas event and also Bon Jovii's event in Nashvlle. At the Jovi event all phones will be locked away during the performance. Do we think this…

On this episode we discuss the return of KISS in 2025, the odds of seeing prior band members at the event and much more! The band made more announcements riight after we recorded this episode, so mak…

We disucss the newest KISS Off The Soundboard release, a concert from the Asylum tour recorded in San Antonio in 1985. What do we like, what don't we like about thiis release and will we coninue to l…

Russ joins me to discuss his amazing song wriiting carrer, including the hits "New York Groove", "God Gave Rock n Roll To You", "Since You Been Gone", "You Can Do Magic" and more! We also discuss his…

We are back with an update on the "great KISS T Shirt controversy" of 2025 and what actions have been taken for this release and iin the future. 

On this episode we discuss the return of the KISS Off The Soundboard series, and give our thoughts and opinions on it. Of course we also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the line of merchandis…

Lots to cover with Tracii on this episode including L.A. Guns forthcoming album "Leopard Skin", working with Jack Russell on Jack's final album, Tracii's time in Poison, the new today that Riley's LA…