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No Rules... Just Rock. Metal, Punk, Thrash, Underground and everything else. THE METAL TRAIN! Crashing through the airwaves Friday night @ 8:PM (MST) Hosted by Dennel Clayton www.thepiratechannel.fm


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No Rules... Just Rock. 

 

 

Dive into a world where rock music reigns supreme! At The PirateChannel FM, we are dedicated to bringing you the very best in rock, showcasing the full spectrum of this powerful genre. From the gritty, soul-stirring anthems of classic rock to the raw, electrifying energy of modern rock, we've got it all covered.

 

Embrace the Evolution Experience the evolution of rock with groundbreaking tunes from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Whether it’s the rebellious spirit of punk rock, ska, new wave, and metal, while dropping in unexpected gems from the blues, funk, pop, hip-hop and everything in between to keep the pulse unpredictable. We celebrate every era that shaped rock's spirit. No Rules... Just Rock isn't just our slogan, it's our DNA.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out "Sho' Nuff The Blues" every Saturday at 3PM for the best in Blues music.


 Kiss World The Best of Kiss

 

KISS’s KISSWORLD – The Best of KISS  is a greatest-hits compilation released in 2019, celebrating the band’s decades-long legacy as one of rock’s most recognizable arena acts. The collection features many of KISS’s signature songs, including Rock and Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, Beth, and I Was Made for Lovin’ You, showcasing the group’s blend of hard rock anthems, theatrical performances, and larger-than-

life image.

 

Released during the band’s farewell era, the album serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a retrospective for longtime fans, capturing the high-energy sound and iconic style that made KISS a global rock phenomenon.


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“Remember” is a cinematic electronic / hip-hop single performed by Truthdigga featuring Birthday Cake. From The Anomaly original soundtrack. The track blends reflective lyricism with a dark, atmospheric soundscape tied to the film’s sci-fi narrative.


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 MEGADETH 

Megadeth – Megadeth (2026), released on January 23, 2026, serves as the band’s seventeenth and concluding studio album. Nicknamed the “White Album” for its stark white artwork, the project was produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, blending a contemporary thrash metal style with themes reflecting the group’s 40-year legacy.

 

The record features songs including Tipping Point, I Don’t Care, Let There Be Shred, and Puppet Parade, while also marking guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari’s sole studio contribution with the band. Arriving during Megadeth’s farewell tour, the album opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, closing out the band’s career with a landmark achievement.

 
 


A Tribute to Ike Willis

 

The Voice, The Humor, The Soul of Frank Zappa's Greatest Bands

 

The world of progressive and experimental music suffered a profound loss this week with the passing of Ike Willis, beloved guitarist, vocalist, performer, and one of the most important figures in the universe of Frank Zappa. Ike passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving behind not only an extraordinary musical legacy, but generations of fans who considered him one of the defining voices of Zappa’s later years.

For many fans, Ike Willis was the human bridge between Frank Zappa’s razor-sharp satire and the emotional heartbeat underneath it all. He could sing absurd comedy one moment, then turn around and deliver something so soulful, vulnerable, and musically perfect that it stopped audiences cold. Few musicians possessed that rare balance of technical precision, humor, warmth, and humanity the way Ike did.

And for those of us who lived inside albums like Joe's Garage, Broadway the Hard Way, You Are What You Is, or The Man from Utopia — this one hurts deeply.

 

More Than Just a Sideman

 

It is impossible to talk about the greatness of Frank Zappa’s live bands without talking about Ike Willis.

Technically, Zappa surrounded himself with elite musicians — monsters on their instruments. But Ike brought something different. He brought personality. He brought presence. He brought a kind of effortless cool that grounded some of Frank’s most complex and bizarre material.

Onstage, Ike became the perfect interpreter of Zappa’s social commentary and dark humor. He could deliver political satire with deadly timing, then sing harmonies so smooth they sounded almost supernatural.

By the time albums like Broadway the Hard Way arrived in the late 1980s, Ike had become indispensable. His voice cut through dense arrangements and impossible rhythmic changes with clarity and soul. He wasn’t simply singing Frank’s music — he was helping audiences understand it.

 

For many fans, the “Zappa sound” of that era is inseparable from Ike Willis.

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