Cranked & Ranked

Cranked & Ranked: Metallica - Load 30th Anniversary Special

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

On this very special episode of Cranked & Ranked, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 90s Metallica classic, Load!

C&R Sidebar: Fantasy Setlists

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Come dork out with us as we share our fantasy setlists for Metallica, Judas Priest, Nirvana, Megadeth, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Faith No More, Ugly Kid Joe, and Fudge Tunnel, along with some submitted setlists from our viewers and listeners!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1983

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1983.

Cranked & Ranked: Deftones

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank all 10 full-length studio albums from beloved alt-metal trailblazers, Deftones.

Slashed & Mashed: Nirvana Deep Cuts

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes create their ultimate Nirvana deep cut compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: Exodus

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The thrashiest of the classic thrash metal bands finally gets the C&R treatment.

C&R Sidebar: "Coworker Music"

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

What is "coworker music?" What bands would be considered the culprits of this category of music? Is the term even meaningful in any way or is it just another way for elitist losers to act like total dicks? Let's talk about it!

Cranked & Ranked: FireHouse

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Another 80s hard rock band from the 90s gets the full C&R treatment.

Cranked & Ranked: Wu-Tang Clan

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank the full-group, full-length discography (minus that one album the Pharma Bro bought) of one of the most influential hip-hop groups ever.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1995

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1995.

Cranked & Ranked: Sum 41

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Over two hours of power. All killer, many tangents.

Slashed & Mashed: Metallica - "...And Deep Cuts for All"

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Once again, the dudes get to be super nerdy about their favorite band and create a compilation of the best deep cuts from the 80s Metallica albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Genesis - part 2

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The second half of our adventure ranking all 15 studio albums from the legendary prog rock band, Genesis.

Cranked & Ranked: Genesis - part 1

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Join us for the first half of our adventure ranking all 15 studio albums from the legendary prog rock band, Genesis.

C&R Sidebar: The Big 4 of "Hair Metal"

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Hair Metal, Glam Metal, 80s Hard Rock... whatever you call it, we're here to discuss and decide who we would include in the Big 4 of the era.

Cranked & Ranked: Grunge One-offs

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

A special grunge episode where we rank the sole full-length albums from Green River, Mad Season, Malfunkshun, Mother Love Bone & Temple Of The Dog and create a compilation of our favorites from the albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Fudge Tunnel

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

For our first ranking of 2026, we finally get around to one of Old Head's favorite bands of all time, Fudge Tunnel!

Cranked & Ranked Holiday Special 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

It's the 5th annual Cranked & Ranked Holiday special! Featuring our top 5 "Christmas movies", the Cadbury Roses assorted chocolates ranked, and some Kerrang! magazine quizzes from 1988!

Slashed & Mashed: Judas Priest - Tim "Ripper" Owens Albums

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we discuss another "other singer" era of a legendary metal band and turn two under-appreciated metal albums into the ultimate Tim "Ripper" Owens Judas Priest compilation. ...and yes, there are tangents...

Cranked & Ranked: Suicidal Tendencies

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

We finally get around to ranking the full-length album discography of crossover thrash metal icons, Suicidal Tendencies.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 2015

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Our top 10 favorite albums of 2015.

Cranked & Ranked: Dokken

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Rockin' with Dokken (and a buttload of tangents).

Cranked & Ranked: Sleep Token

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Tangents abound. Cool points? Not so much.

Cranked & Ranked: KISS Live Albums

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this tangent-filled episode, we rank all of the major KISS live albums as we morn the untimely loss of the Spaceman.

Cranked & Ranked: Mastodon

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes finally get around to ranking Old Head's favorite metal band of this millennium!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Most Important Albums of Our Lives

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The albums that excited us, inspired us, and made us who we are.

Cranked & Ranked: Morbid Angel

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We finally get around to ranking the full-length studio album discography of one of the most influential bands in death metal. Plus, Eddie coins a new aesthetic and unleashes a new character. Tangents abound.

Cranked & Ranked: GTA Vice City Radio Stations

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Come with us on a tangent-filled journey into the world of GTA Vice City as we rank all of the Vice City radio stations.

C&R Sidebar: Head & Eddie Made an Album!

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the world premiere of the debut album from GRAVE CIRCUIT — the new band formed by Old Head and Eddie Sparxx. You'll hear the full album from start to finish, and get the inside story on how the band was formed, along with an in-depth breakdown of each track.

Get the album here:

https://gravecircuit.bandcamp.com

Slashed & Mashed: Blaze Bayley Iron Maiden

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes give some much deserved attention to an under-appreciated era of a legendary band and create their ultimate Blaze Bayley Iron Maiden compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: Queen - part 2

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 8 Queen albums, plus an epic amount of tangents.

Cranked & Ranked: Queen - part 1

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For our first multi-part ranking in over a year, we tackle the impressive, legendary discography of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1984

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1984.

Slashed & Mashed: Ozzy Osbourne

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we pay tribute and celebrate the solo career of arguably the most important musical figure of our lives by creating our ultimate Ozzy compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: L7

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode, the dudes rank and discuss the discography of the legendary grunge/punk band, L7.

Cranked & Ranked: Danger Danger

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Let's get naughty naughty!

Cranked & Ranked: Galactic Cowboys

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes tackle the impressive discography of one of the most under-appreciated bands of the 90s.

C&R Sidebar: Reviewculous 3

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Once again, the dudes dig into the Metal Archives and react to some album reviews.

Cranked & Ranked: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes immerse themselves in the swampy sounds of a seminal classic rock band.

Cranked & Ranked: Architects

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes go modern again as they rank the discography of English metalcore heavyweights, Architects.

Slashed & Mashed: The Best of Layne Staley

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we celebrate the music of one of our favorite vocalists of all time by creating our version of the ultimate Layne Staley compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: NOFX

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank the entire discography* of a seminal punk band that is a long-time favorite for Old Head and a brand-new favorite for Eddie Sparxx.

*All the major album and EP releases. They put out a lot of stuff.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1997

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1997 plus a buttload of tangents.

C&R Sidebar: Rockstar P*nis Chart

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We're back! It's time for the long-awaited climax to the "C*ck Trilogy"!

Cranked & Ranked: Dangerous Toys

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank the unfortunately small discography of Old Head's hometown heroes.

Slashed & Mashed: Judas Priest - "Ramming Speed"

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we create our own version of the lost Twin Turbos album by combining two of our favorite Judas Priest albums into one ultimate 80s metal party.

Cranked & Ranked: D.R.I.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Hardcore Punk? Crossover Thrash? You buy one, you get one free!

Cranked & Revisited: KISS

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Join us for our first ever re-ranking and see how our KISS album rankings have changed four years later.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 2000

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Our top 10 favorite albums of the year 2000.

Cranked & Ranked: The Beatles

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Rank The Beatles.. Please Rank Me.. A Hard Days Rank..

Cranked & Ranked: Old Friends, New Sh*t (Metallica, Judas Priest, Green Day, Pearl Jam...)

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

It's time to reconnect with old friends as we rank the recent releases from past C&R rankees.

Cranked & Ranked: Linkin Park

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Kicking off 2025 with one of the biggest bands of this millennium.

Cranked & Ranked Holiday Special 2024

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we wrap up the year by ranking the Cadbury Heroes assorted chocolates!

Slashed & Mashed: Faith No More - "Introducing Chuck Mosley"

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we celebrate the Chuck Mosley era of Faith No More by creating the ultimate combination of two under-appreciated albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Jane's Addiction

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we rank the small yet impactful discography of one of the most influential bands to come out of the 80s alternative rock scene.

C&R: SAGE Album Release Special

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In case you didn't know, Eddie Sparxx is in a band! Their debut album comes out 11/28/24. Join us for a very special C&R chat with SAGE about their album, Blinded.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 EPs of All Time

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Our top 10 favorite EPs of all time!

Slashed & Mashed: Iron Maiden - "Remember Di'Anno"

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Slashing and mashing the first two Iron Maiden albums into one ultimate Paul Di'Anno Maiden celebration.

Cranked & Ranked: Napalm Death

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank all 16 studio albums from grindcore pioneers, Napalm Death!

Slashed & Mashed / Cranked & Ranked: Fight

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first ever combination Slashed & Mashed and Cranked & Ranked! Join us as we rank the 2 albums from Rob Halford's 90s band Fight while also creating the ultimate Fight album.

Cranked & Ranked: Eddie Money

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We're finally back and we've got two tickets to paradise aka listening to us rank all of Eddie Money's albums.

C&R Sidebar: Young Head's Old Sh*t ('93-'94)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Come listen to Old Head absolutely embarrass himself as he plays Eddie Sparxx some of his old home recorded songs from the 90s.

Cranked & Ranked: Ghost

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Come listen to Old Head mispronounce every Ghost album title.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1970

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1970.

Cranked & Ranked: Enter Shikari

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Eddie Sparxx introduces Old Head to a more recent British band...

C&R Sidebar: Reviewculous 2 (Electric BoogaLulu)

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Once again the dudes consult the Metal Archives and react to some ridiculous album reviews.

Cranked & Ranked: Flotsam and Jetsam

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for a jam-packed C&R where we manage to rank all 14 Flotsam and Jetsam albums in one episode and somehow resurrect Gilbert Gottfried in the process.

Grooved & Removed: Ugly Kid Joe

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

1 band. 5 albums & 2 EPs. 1 song from each must go...

Cranked & Ranked: Silverchair

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank the under-appricated (everywhere except Australia) discography of the teenage grunge-rockers who progressed into an overall fantastic band and then called it quits.

Slashed & Mashed: Tony Martin Black Sabbath

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

1 singer + 5 albums + a butt-load of tangents = 1 ultimate compilation.

Cranked & Ranked 4th Anniversary - Revisiting Episode 1: Nirvana

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we celebrate 4 years of Cranked & Ranked by revisiting our very first episode.

Cranked & Ranked: Aerosmith - part 2

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The tangent-filled conclusion to our Aerosmith ranking. You don't want to miss a thing.

Cranked & Ranked: Aerosmith - part 1

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We're back in the saddle again with part 1 of our two-part Aerosmith album ranking!

C&R Sidebar: "Reviewculous" - Negative Classic Album Reviews

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Once again the dudes consult the Encyclopaedia Metallum and react to some ridiculous negative user reviews of otherwise beloved albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Warrant

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:48:44 -0500

Join us as we dive into the discography of one of the last big bands of the 80's "hair metal" era.

Cranked & Ranked: Ted Nugent

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

They said it would never happen, but here it is. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a wild ride with the dudes as they collide head-on with the discography of the Motor City Madman.

Slashed & Mashed: Van Hagar

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join the dudes as they use their powerful slashing and mashing skills to construct the ultimate Sammy Hagar era Van Halen compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: Machine Head

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Robb Flynn and company get the C&R treatment.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1993

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1993.

Cranked & Ranked: Ozzy Osbourne - part 2

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The second half of our Ozzy Osbourne solo album ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Ozzy Osbourne - part 1

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The first half of our Ozzy Osbourne solo album ranking.

C&R Sidebar: (untitled)

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The plan was to have no plan. Join us for our first ever totally improvised show where we wind up talking about metal mascots and reacting to other people's album reviews.

Cranked & Ranked: Rage Against The Machine

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Billionaires, military lasers, and the small yet killer discography of one of the greatest bands of the 90's.

Cranked & Ranked: Led Zeppelin

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Prepare to have your balls soothed by the return of Cranked & Ranked and our ranking of one of the most influential rock bands of all time!

OLD HEAD 5th Anniversary Livestream Celebration/Q&A

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

For those who prefer to just listen, here is the audio from my 5th Anniversary livestream Q&A. Cranked & Ranked returns next week!

Cranked & Ranked Holiday Special 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we wrap up the year by ranking our top 10 rock/metal Christmas albums, take a delicious trip down Quality Street, get completely sidetracked by the Chicago discography, and somehow stumble upon our newest inside joke.

C&R Sidebar: The Top 10 Songs of Our Lives

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we each discuss our 10 most influential, life-changing songs.

Cranked & Ranked: Ludichrist / Scatterbrain

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Crossover thrash? Funk metal? Air Bud? We cover all of that and more in our ranking of one unique under-appreciated killer band that became two unique under-appreciated killer bands.

Cranked & Ranked: Heart - part 2

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

What about Heart! Don't you want to listen to us rank the rest of their albums?

Cranked & Ranked: Heart - part 1

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Wilson sisters get Cranked & Ranked.

Slashed & Mashed: Limp Bizkit - Significant Starfish

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Nobody asked for it, but here we are... Join us as we take 2 classic nu metal albums and combine their powers to create the ultimate Bizkit banger! You're welcome.

Cranked & Ranked: Eminem

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The best-selling hip-hop artist of all time (aka Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, Em, The GOAT...) gets the full service Cranked & Ranked treatment.

Grooved & Removed: 70’s KISS

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

7 classic KISS albums. 1 song from each must go.

Cranked & Ranked: Tool

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We have a lot to say. We have a lot of nothing to say.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1987

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1987... and a load of tangents.

Cranked & Ranked: Black Flag

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Get ready for a Cranked & Ranked hot take on the discography of one of the most influential bands in heavy rock music.

C&R Sidebar: Encino Man / Airheads

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It's a Brendan Fraser double feature! Get ready to wheeze some juice and eat a dick cheeseburger.

Cranked & Ranked: Dream Theater - part 2

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We're finally back with the long-awaited conclusion to our Dream Theater album ranking!

Cranked & Ranked: Dream Theater - part 1

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500

One of the biggest progressive metal bands of all time gets Cranked & Ranked.

Slashed & Mashed: Dio Sabbath

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us and watch as we do all of the hard work to create the official C&R approved 10 track Ronnie James Dio fronted Black Sabbath compilation.

Cranked & Ranked: Death Angel

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We're back to rank an absolutely classic band from the 2nd wave of 80's thrash metal.

Cranked & Ranked: Skid Row

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

I think we all know how this one is going to go...

Cranked & Ranked: Korn - part 2

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Korn-hole, where Eddie unknowingly creates an industrial masterpiece, Old Head manages to slag off both Ted Nugent and Rammstein, and the guys also rank the top 7 Korn albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Korn - part 1

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The pioneers and perfecters of Nu Metal get the C&R treatment.

Grooved & Removed: Black Sabbath

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

One band. Six classic albums. One song from each must go...

Cranked & Ranked: Iron Maiden - part 2

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for Sue's Anal Bum Party! I mean, our top 9 Iron Maiden albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Iron Maiden - part 1

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We finally get around to ranking the discography of one of the biggest metal bands of all time.

C&R Sidebar: Bill & Ted

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes discuss all 3 movies in the Bill & Ted trilogy and their soundtracks.

Cranked & Reviewed: Metallica - 72 Seasons

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the longest album review ever! When our favorite band releases a new album, we give it the attention it deserves.

Cranked & Ranked: Fear Factory

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

"Fear Factory fatigue is a real thing."

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1979

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our favorite albums of 1979.

Cranked & Ranked: Queensrÿche - part 2

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

"The good half" aka Cream of the Reich.

Cranked & Ranked: Queensrÿche - part 1

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our first multi-part ranking of the year beings with "the bad half" of the Queensrÿche discography.

Slashed & Mashed: Outkast - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we transform the Big Boi & André 3000 double solo album into one killer Outkast album.

Cranked & Ranked: Outkast

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600

One of the greatest and most unique hip hop duos finally gets the C&R treatment!

Grooved & Removed: Megadeth

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

One band. Eight albums. One song from each must go...

Cranked & Ranked: GTA San Andreas Radio

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

It's finally time to pay tribute to the video game that has been mentioned in countless C&R episodes with our longest episode ever! Join us as we rank all of the radio stations included in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas!

Cranked & Ranked: Green Day

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Do you have the time to listen to us rank all of the albums by Green Day all at once?

Cranked & Ranked: ”Old Friends, New Stuff” (Def Leppard, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Primus, RHCP & UKJ)

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

We kick off 2023 by ranking all of the recent releases from past C&R rankees.

Old Head: 4th Anniversary Livestream

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

In case you missed it, and would rather just listen, here's the audio from the Old Head 4th anniversary livestream I did on new years day.

Cranked & Ranked Holiday Special 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Join us for the holiday festivities as we chat all about presents, food, movies and injuries as well as our newest film concept, Home Alone: Judgement Day.

Cranked & Ranked: Acid Reign

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

An under-appreciated classic UK thrash metal band finally gets the C&R treatment!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1994

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Our top 10 favorite albums of 1994.

Cranked & Ranked: Beastie Boys

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

We're Cranked & Ranked. We got nothin' to prove. Pay attention, our Intention is to rank the Beastie Boys albums.

C&R Sidebar: Wayne’s World

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

"You'll laugh. You'll hurl. You'll discuss the morality of man."

Cranked & Ranked: Slipknot

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

We're back! Join us as we stumble into the 21st century with the most modern band ever to get the C&R treatment.

Old Head: Interview with Mark DeVito - artist for Metallica, Motörhead, and more!

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Join me as I talk to Mark DeVito about his work with Metallica & Motörhead as well as his experience in the Bay Area thrash metal scene in the 80's.

C&R Interview with Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For our very first interview on Cranked & Ranked, we are joined by none other than Jason Bieler to discuss all things Saigon Kick as well as his fantastic current project Jason Bieler & The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra.

Cranked & Ranked: Saigon Kick

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We finally give some much deserved attention to the discography of a band that were perhaps too good for their own good.

Cranked & Ranked: Obituary - part 2

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We finally wrap up our Obituary ranking with our top 5 albums.

Cranked & Ranked 100th Episode LIVE STREAM CELEBRATION

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For those who couldn't be there...

Cranked & Ranked: Obituary - part 1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Come listen as we rank another classic death metal band and try to fit in as many bad John Tardy impressions as possible.

Grooved & Removed: Alice In Chains

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

One band. Five classics. One song from each must go...

Slashed & Mashed: KISS Solo Albums

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We're back to slash and mash the 4 KISS 1978 solo albums down to 1 killer KISS album!

Cranked & Ranked: Sacred Reich

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

At last, we rank and discuss the discography of one of the best and most underrated thrash metal bands!

Cranked & Ranked: Fugazi

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we rank and discuss the discography of a band that is very important to one of us and very new to the other.

C&R Sidebar: ”Out Of Character”

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For our first C&R Sidebar, we talk all about the music we love that many would see as "out of character" for us.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1978

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The dudes are back to rank their favorite albums from the year of Old Head's birth!

Cranked & Ranked: Mr. Bungle

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Two metalhead commoners attempt to rank the discography of a band that is clearly too complex for them to truly understand.

Cranked & Ranked: Boston

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

118 minutes of pure, tangent-filled, album ranking bliss.

Cranked & Ranked: Nine Inch Nails - part 2

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The pretty rank machine continues with another tangent-filled episode...

Cranked & Ranked: Nine Inch Nails - part 1

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Our first foray into the world of industrial rock, plus Eddie's Download Festival wrap-up!

Cranked & Ranked: Pantera - part 2

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The epic, tangent-filled conclusion to our Pantera album ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Pantera - part 1

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Part 1 of our two-part ranking that includes EVERY Pantera album as well as the one and only album from Damageplan.

Old Head: Q & A

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Since we had to take a week off from C & R, I decided to treat the podcast listeners with the audio from a recent Old Head livestream Q & A. Enjoy!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1985

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Hop in our DeLorean and let us take you back in time to rank our top 10 favorite albums of 1985.

Cranked & Ranked: Twisted Sister

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Whadda you wanna do with your life???

Slashed & Mashed: Metallica - Load / Reload

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We're back to transform 2 good albums into 1 great one!

Cranked & Ranked: Sepultura - part 2

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Our top 7 Sepultura albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Sepultura - part 1

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Part 1 of our two-part Sepultura album ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Public Enemy - part 2

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

The conclusion to our Public Enemy album ranking where you will not only hear all about our favorite PE albums, but also (finally) our favorite Pop Tarts!

Cranked & Ranked: Public Enemy - part 1

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

This week we take on the discography of one of the most important groups in hip-hop.

Cranked & Ranked: Rush - part 3

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The conclusion to our Rush ranking trilogy, including an epic C&R tangent featuring Tom Tanks!

Cranked & Ranked: Rush - part 2

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Part 2 of our Rush album ranking trilogy!

Cranked & Ranked: Rush - part 1

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Part 1 of the Rush discography ranking trilogy!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1992

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

30 years ago, we were treated to a year jam-packed with killer albums. Today, we talk about a few of them.

Cranked & Ranked: Testament - part 2

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The exciting conclusion of our Testament album ranking, soon to be a major motion picture starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!

Cranked & Ranked: Testament - part 1

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The formation of the dark brotherhood of creation.

Cranked & Ranked: Ratt

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

You're Back For More and we're here to Lay It Down for you.

Cranked & Ranked: Stone Temple Pilots

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The dudes return with a tangent-filled kickoff for 2022!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Xmas Songs

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Join us as we wrap up 2021 with a tangent-filled Cranked & Ranked holiday party!

Cranked & Ranked: Carcass

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

This week, we rank the full-length studio albums of the UK masters of extreme metal.

Cranked & Ranked: Primus - part 2

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

It's pudding time, children.

Cranked & Ranked: Primus - part 1

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Here they come...

Cranked & Ranked: Billy Idol

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

It has its moments.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1977

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

This episode takes us from metal to punk to southern rock to grime to Steve Guttenberg... And somehow it all makes sense.

Cranked & Ranked: Anthrax - part 2

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Part 2 of our Anthrax studio album ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Anthrax - part 1

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

The last of the "Big 4" to get the Cranked & Ranked treatment.

Cranked & Ranked: N.W.A. / Eazy-E / Dr. Dre

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500

This week we venture back into the world of hip-hop for our first multi-artist ranking.

Slashed & Mashed: Use Your Illusion (Guns N‘ Roses - part 2)

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Join us as we turn 2 great albums into 1 killer album.

Cranked & Ranked: Guns N‘ Roses - part 1 (The Ranking)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Axl and company get the Cranked & Ranked treatment.

Cranked & Ranked: Misfits

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

We've got something to say. We ranked the Misfits today.

Cranked & Ranked: Black Sabbath - part 3

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

The conclusion of our 3 part Black Sabbath discography ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Black Sabbath - part 2

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Is it the end of the beginning, or the beginning of the end? Welcome to the middle of our 3 part Black Sabbath discography ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Black Sabbath - part 1

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Part 1 of our 3 part Black Sabbath discography ranking!

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1990

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A year that was overflowing with great albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Limp Bizkit

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

It's time to party like it's 1999.

Cranked & Ranked: Cinderella

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

R.I.P. Jeff LaBar & Gary Corbett.

Cranked & Ranked: Pearl Jam - part 2

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: Pearl Jam - part 1

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: Top 10 Albums of 1988

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A year that was so great for music, we had to double our lists.

Cranked & Ranked: Cannibal Corpse - part 2

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

The brutality continues...

Cranked & Ranked: Cannibal Corpse - part 1

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

It's time to get brutal.

Cranked & Ranked: Toto - part 2

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: Toto - part 1

Wed, 26 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: Metallica - part 2

Wed, 19 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Yeaaahhh we did it!

Cranked & Ranked: Metallica - part 1

Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 -0500

We finally get around to ranking the discography of our favorite band of all time!

Cranked & Ranked: Living Colour

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

A fantastic band that deserves a lot more attention gets the Cranked & Ranked treatment!

Cranked & Ranked: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Our first step into the world of Hip Hop. Definitely not our last.

Cranked & Ranked: Soundgarden

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss the discography of another, and arguably the best, of the big 4 of "grunge".

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1996

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500

One of us was a senior in high school, the other was not even a sperm.

Grooved & Removed: Faith No More

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

One band. Five Albums. One song from each must go!

Cranked & Ranked: Poison

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

We guarantee that this episode will be nothin' but a good time.

Cranked & Ranked: Red Hot Chili Peppers - part 2

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: Red Hot Chili Peppers - part 1

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Cranked & Ranked: Megadeth - part 2

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Ranking is our business... and business is good!

Cranked & Ranked: Megadeth - part 1

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Whadayamean we haven't ranked Megadeth yet?

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1976

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Hey, man. You wanna listen to us talk about our favorite albums of 1976? It'd be a lot cooler if you did.

Cranked & Ranked: Kiss - part 3

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The final chapter of the Kisscography ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Kiss - part 2

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Part 2 (of 3) of our ranking of the studio album Kisscography.

Cranked & Ranked: Kiss - part 1

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Part 1 (of 3) of our ranking of the studio album Kisscography.

Cranked & Ranked: Helmet

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

It's all Winona Ryder's fault.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1986

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

A damn good year for music. A damn good episode for tangents.

Cranked & Ranked: Death

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

We finally venture into the world of death metal and tackle the discography of arguably the most influential band of the sub-genre.

Cranked & Ranked: Van Halen - part 2

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Ain't talkin' 'bout love. Talkin' 'bout Van Halen.

Cranked & Ranked: Van Halen - part 1

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Everybody wants some... and we're here to give it to you.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1999

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Get your pitchforks ready! This week, we each rank our 5 favorite albums from 1999!

Cranked & Ranked: Alice In Chains - part 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500

The heartwarming conclusion of our two-part Alice In Chains discography love-fest.

Cranked & Ranked: Alice In Chains - part 1

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500

The first of our two-part Alice In Chains discography celebration... I mean ranking.

Cranked & Ranked: Forbidden

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500

This week, we give some well deserved attention to the discography of one of the most underrated thrash metal bands.

Cranked & Ranked: Judas Priest - part 3

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0500

The final chapter of our epic Judas Priest album ranking!

Cranked & Ranked: Judas Priest - part 2

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the middle of our massive Judas Priest undertaking!

Cranked & Ranked: Judas Priest - part 1

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500

The first of a 3 part ranking of all 18 studio albums from the classic heavy metal band.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1982

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Cranked & Ranked: System of a Down

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Wake up! Grab a drink and listen to our ranking!

Cranked & Ranked: Def Leppard - part 2

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500

What do you want? We want rock 'n' roll. You betcha.

Cranked & Ranked: Def Leppard - part 1

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Do you wanna get rocked?

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1991

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500

A pivotal year in the history of rock and metal that not only produced some big albums but also marked the beginning of some big changes.

Cranked & Ranked: Faith No More - part 2

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500

We care a lot about these albums.

Cranked & Ranked: Faith No More - part 1

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

You want it all? Well, you can have it!

Cranked & Ranked: Ugly Kid Joe

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

An underrated and perhaps misunderstood band that spoke directly to the social misfits and outcasts of the 90's and beyond.

Cranked & Ranked: Top 5 Albums of 1989

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

This week, we each rank our top 5 albums from 1989.

Cranked & Ranked: Slayer - part 2

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

MORE SLAYER!!!!!!

Cranked & Ranked: Slayer - part 1

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

SLAYER!!!!!!

Cranked & Ranked: Mötley Crüe - part 2

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0500

More Crüe!

Cranked & Ranked: Mötley Crüe - part 1

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Join us as we dive deep into the Mötley Crüe discography for the first of a two-part ranking!

Cranked & Ranked: Nirvana

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first in a new series of episodes where your old pal Steven is joined by Eddie Sparxx to rank and discuss rock and metal band discographies and whatever else they happen to come up with.

Old Head: Goodbye, Austin

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0500

A fond-ish farewell to my hometown.

Old Head: Death Metal

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500

It scared some people. It annoyed others. But to us, it was exactly what we were looking for.

Old Head: Death To All Posers!

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600

What exactly is a "poser"? In an era where discovering music takes little to no effort, does the idea of the poser even mean anything anymore?

Old Head: First Shows

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Story time!!

Old Head: Dead Heroes

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

This week, we say goodbye to the greatest rock drummer and try to make some sense out of our relationships with people we don't actually know.

Old Head: Twenty Twenty

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Welcome to 2020. What is there to look forward to? Let's talk about it.

Old Head: Top 10 Albums Of 2019

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600

It's been almost a year since I started this podcast. Back in January, I started everything off with my most anticipated releases of 2019. Now, let's see who made the cut!

Old Head: Comeback Albums

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600

The title says it all! We're gonna talk about comeback albums. Whether we end up loving or hating them, they are albums we all look forward to hearing.

Old Head: The Creator & The Fanatic

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0500

I think it's about time we finally figured me out.

Old Head: Nu Metal

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Hang on to your JNCOs! We're about to bawitdaba up in here!

Old Head: Unnecessary Baggage

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Who's right? Who's wrong? Who knows? Who cares?

Old Head: Top 10 Bands

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0500

You asked for it (well, one of you did) and you got it! Here are my top 10 bands of all time.

Old Head: AMA (Ask Me Anything)

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0500

You asked... I answer.

Old Head: 1990 (from "Unskinny Bop" to "Man in the Box")

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0500

It was the beginning of the 90's, but the 80's were still holding on for dear life.

Old Head: 2nd Albums

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0500

From ambitious progressions to minor improvements, it's always interesting to hear what bands have to offer on their 2nd albums.

Old Head: I Have No Problem With...

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0500

This week, I decided to sprinkle a little positivity onto some controversial topics.

Old Head: NIRVANA

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0500

The story of my two-and-a-half-year love affair with one of the most important bands of my life.

Old Head: Hard Pass (A Rant)

Wed, 29 May 2019 08:22:15 -0500

Who's ready to get irrational? No sub-par replacement band member is safe. Today, the gloves are off.

Old Head: Music We Take For Granted

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:08:06 -0500

Some music has always been there for us, even when we didn't know we needed it.

Old Head: "The Big 4"

Wed, 01 May 2019 07:55:48 -0500

Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer & Anthrax. Are these bands worthy of being called "The Big 4"? What does it even mean? And does it even matter?

Old Head: My Life In Albums

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:08:41 -0500

This week, I tell the story of my musical journey through the albums that shaped me along the way.

Old Head: That Album With the Other Singer

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:15:28 -0500

"What was his name? He sang on that one album." Today we discuss lead vocalist replacements and the albums that divided fans.

Old Head: Modern Metal (What's My Problem?)

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:08:46 -0500

Is there something wrong with modern heavy metal or is there something wrong with me? Let's find out.

Old Head: Mötley Crüe & the 80's Glam Metal Explosion

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:05:19 -0500

Since the premiere of "The Dirt" is just a couple of days away, today we will talk about all things Mötley Crüe and the explosion of Glam Metal that they helped ignite in the 80's.

Old Head: Headbanger's Ball

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:05:46 -0500

Let's talk about the classic MTV show that made all rockers and meatheads feel right at home.

Old Head: METALLICA

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:08:22 -0600

This coming weekend, I will be seeing Metallica play on my birthday. So, today will be all about my "relationship" with my favorite band of all time.

Old Head: Vinyl

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:07:36 -0600

This week, it's all about vinyl and the lost art of the album.

Old Head: It Came From the 90's, It Died In the 90's

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:03:07 -0600

This week, I discuss an interesting period in music and a few of the bands that got lost in the crowd.

Old Head: An Outsider's Guide to Metal

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:34:35 -0600

A little bit of metal history for my non-metalhead listeners.

Old Head: Top 10 Albums

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:34:55 -0600

This week, I run down the list of my top 10 metal/rock albums.

Old Head: Grunge

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:18:50 -0600

What is grunge? What happened to it? Let's talk about it.

Old Head: Is Rock Dead?

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:32:45 -0600

This week, we discuss whether or not rock music is indeed "dead".

Old Head: Episode 1

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:31:32 -0600

2019 is shaping up to be an exciting year for new metal/rock albums.