Pyrotechnics

Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine

Welcome to Pyrotechnics – the Rock & Metal podcast that cranks it up to 11 and never looks back! If you love your music loud, your opinions louder, and your humour somewhere between brutal and brilliant, you’re in the right place. Each 90-minute episode dives headfirst into one hot topic from the world of Rock and Metal—served with insight, sarcasm, and the occasional screaming rant. We tear through the latest news, question what’s happening in our scene, and let co-hosts James Gaden and Dave Cockett loose in the unfiltered chaos of Sixty-Second Sound-Off and Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Music Crapper—where nothing and no one is safe. There’s also the infamous quiz, the torturous lyrics game, and your host Pete Arnett trying to hold it all together (good luck with that). So hit play, crank the volume, and let Pyrotechnics ignite your passion for Rock and Metal all over again. All views in this programme are from the individual and not necessarily those of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine. www.fireworks-magazine.com

  1. Did Europe Get It Terribly Wrong With Peter Stormare? | Pyrotechnics Episode 2 Season 2

    28 May

    Did Europe Get It Terribly Wrong With Peter Stormare? | Pyrotechnics Episode 2 Season 2

    Should actors appear in music videos? It's the great rock and metal debate — and this week on Pyrotechnics, we're diving in headfirst. From Peter Stormare's unforgettable presence in music videos to the legendary Swedish rock band Europe and their iconic MTV-era collaborations, we ask: do actors elevate a music video or distract from the music? Whether you're a fan of classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, or melodic rock, this is a debate that splits the rock and metal community. 🎸 In this episode of Pyrotechnics — your rock music podcast and heavy metal podcast for classic rock, hard rock and metal fans:• The great debate: Should actors appear in rock and metal music videos? Peter Stormare, Europe and the conversation that divides fans • Our 60-Second Soundoff is in full rock and metal effect — rapid-fire opinions on the topics that matter to rock fans and metalheads • Dave moans about the unrealistic expectations of some fans in the rock and metal community • James has a pop about reissues and the people behind them — vinyl reissues, deluxe editions, and who's really benefitting • Pete loses it over shrink wrap (again!) — the ongoing vinyl unboxing frustration that every record collector understands 🤘 Why this matters for rock and metal fans: Music videos defined the golden age of rock music and heavy metal — from Europe's "The Final Countdown" and "Rock the Night" to the MTV era that launched Swedish rock and melodic rock into the mainstream. But when Hollywood actors like Peter Stormare (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Constantine) step into a metal music video, does it honour the genre or hijack it? We break it down with the completely unnecessary opinions you expect from Pyrotechnics. Welcome to a new, more concise edition of Pyrotechnics — now featuring shorter, sharper episodes packed with rock and metal, classic rock discussion, heavy metal reviews, hard rock opinions and metal music commentary. Perfect as a rock playlist for your lunch break. Expect a fantastic metal mix of classic rock and hard rock, delivering the best of the genre in a new format. 🔔 Subscribe to Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine for vinyl unboxings, album reviews, band interviews and in-depth coverage of the best in rock, metal, classic rock, hard rock, melodic rock and heavy metal.

    36 min
  2. Is Black Sabbath's Final Show A Disaster Waiting To Happen? | Pyrotechnics Podcast Ep. 25

    15/05/2025

    Is Black Sabbath's Final Show A Disaster Waiting To Happen? | Pyrotechnics Podcast Ep. 25

    Welcome back to 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀, the ultimate rock and metal podcast! In 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟱, Pete, Dave, and James dive headfirst into the chaos that is 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁. With 𝗢𝘇𝘇𝘆 𝗢𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, is this farewell show destined to crash and burn? Or can the legends pull it off one last time? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 time 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀: The looming 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 Can Ozzy Osbourne still deliver live? The 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳 – our rapid-fire rants at the state of the music world 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 & 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 – guess who’s getting the flush? 𝘙𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘰, we’re looking at you! Was 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗢𝘇𝘇𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁? Is this an 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 or rock truth? Plus, the 𝗹𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 – and yes, Dave and James still hate it! Whether you're a die-hard Sabbath fan or just love heated takes on rock and metal, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:07 – Quiz Question 03:57 - Views On The News 10:11 – Sixty Second Sound Off 17:12 - Is Black Sabbath’s Final Concert a Disaster in the Making? 39:42 – The Lyric Game 43:05 – Unpopular Opinion - Is Post-Ozzy Sabbath Underrated or Just Done? 49:48 – Flushed Down the Rock & Metal Music Crapper 01:07:49 – Quiz Question Answer 01:13:34 - Outro 👉 Subscribe for rock and metal chaos: 👍 Like, comment, and share if you’ve ever screamed “War Pigs” into a hairbrush 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode!

    1hr 16min
  3. Pyrotechnics Episode 24 (Fireworks Rock & Metal Music Magazine)

    08/02/2025

    Pyrotechnics Episode 24 (Fireworks Rock & Metal Music Magazine)

    Welcome to the latest edition of our Rock and Metal music podcast. This is the show for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts. We know you love it as much as we do! Host Pete Arnett and co-hosts Dave Cockett and James Gaden answer the question, 'Concept Albums - love or loathe them?' ⁠00:00⁠ Start ⁠03:26⁠ RIP John Sykes ⁠11:06⁠ Views On The News ⁠17:57⁠ Sixty-Second Sound Off ⁠28:37⁠ Music ⁠32:07⁠ Main Topic - Concept Albums ⁠59:26⁠ Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Music Crapper! ⁠01:08:37⁠ Music ⁠01:14:09⁠ Unpopular Opinion ⁠01:28:03⁠ The Lyrics Game ⁠01:34:20⁠ Quiz Answer The guys reminisce about the late John Sykes and debate the Unpopular Opinion that our favourite genres cling to their past too much and does not embrace change. Find out what we flush down the Rock & Metal Music crapper as well! In addition to all this, we have the segments: "Views On The News," "Sixty-Second Sound Off," and "The Lyric Game." Two great songs from Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder are intermixed with all this. Please like and subscribe. It helps us to grow as a channel. All views in this programme are from the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine. Please be aware that this episode contains adult language. Issue ⁠⁠#109⁠ of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine is out now. Order it at www.fireworks-magazine.com ⁠#rock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#metal⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#rockmusic⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#metalmusic⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#musicmagazine⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#rockmagazine⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#metalmagazine⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#musicreview⁠

    1hr 43min

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Welcome to Pyrotechnics – the Rock & Metal podcast that cranks it up to 11 and never looks back! If you love your music loud, your opinions louder, and your humour somewhere between brutal and brilliant, you’re in the right place. Each 90-minute episode dives headfirst into one hot topic from the world of Rock and Metal—served with insight, sarcasm, and the occasional screaming rant. We tear through the latest news, question what’s happening in our scene, and let co-hosts James Gaden and Dave Cockett loose in the unfiltered chaos of Sixty-Second Sound-Off and Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Music Crapper—where nothing and no one is safe. There’s also the infamous quiz, the torturous lyrics game, and your host Pete Arnett trying to hold it all together (good luck with that). So hit play, crank the volume, and let Pyrotechnics ignite your passion for Rock and Metal all over again. All views in this programme are from the individual and not necessarily those of Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine. www.fireworks-magazine.com