Episode 181: Cantrell, Band Reunions & New Music for Fall

Episode 181: Cantrell, Band Reunions & New Music for Fall

Author: Grunge Bible September 9, 2024 Duration: 1:04:57
This week on the show, Chris and Ethan yap about this day in music (happy anniversary to the U2 iTunes debacle), Jerry Cantrell’s new single, band reunions, and new music. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show:https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/

Chris Celona and Ethan Shalaway host The Grunge Bible Podcast, a conversation that feels less like a formal history lesson and more like hanging out with friends who happen to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the Seattle sound and everything that orbited it. They dig into the stories that defined an era, from the explosive arrival of landmark albums to the quieter, stranger moments behind the lyrics and the artists who wrote them. This isn't just a nostalgic look back; it's a living discussion where interviews, listener questions, and personal insights weave together the legacy of 90s grunge rock. Each episode unpacks the music with a genuine passion, examining why these particular chords and cultural shifts still resonate decades later. Produced by Drew McFadyen, the podcast balances deep dives with a casual, approachable tone, making room for both the monumental figures and the overlooked details. If you've ever found yourself rewinding a track to hear a lyric again or wondering about the scene that birthed it, this is the space for that curiosity. The Grunge Bible serves as a guide through the feedback and fury, one story and one song at a time.
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Duration: 57:03
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Duration: 56:21
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Episode 228: The Pink Floyd Zone, Travels & Charts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:24
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Episode 227: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:09
Chris and Ethan reflect on the life and work of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22 at age 76. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/g…
Episode 226: “The Yips” & the Legacies of Bennington & Cornell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:11
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