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.

Three unwise men. One impossible mission. A definitive top five Queen albums list. In this latest Pyrotechnics episode, Pete Arnett, Dave Cockett, and James Gaden attempt the unthinkable, ranking their top five albums of Queen without descending into total chaos. Will they succeed? Let’s just say the odds are not in their favour.Elsewhere, Views On The News delivers opinions you may or may not agree with, Sixty-Second Sound Off sees Dave issuing a warning to bands, and James defends Bad Company. We also flush Vinnie Vincent, old school music journalism, and the fine art of not reading the musical room straight down the Rock and Metal Crapper.There is an Unpopular Opinion on Def Leppard, a test of band knowledge, and another attempt to finally get the quiz question right.Expect 90 minutes of laughs, arguments, strong opinions, weak logic, and the occasional interesting fact. Sponsored by Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine.00:00 - Intro04:30 - Quiz Question05:23 - Views On The News13:39 - Sixty-Second Sound Off18:30 - Our Top Five Queen Albums52:54 - Unpopular Opinion01:00:31 - Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Crapper01:15:46 - The Band Quiz01:23:11 - Quiz Question (Answer)01:26:55 - Close#pyrotechnicspodcast #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #queen #defleppard #badcompany #rockandmetal #musicpodcast #RockDiscussion #AlbumDebate #musicopinions #classicrock #hardrock #RockFans #metalfans #podcastlife #musicchat #FireworksMagazine #rockcommunity #metalcommunity

The latest episode of our hit Pyrotechnics Podcast has landed — and we’re tackling one of Rock & Metal’s most controversial questions: Are Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Rush, and Deep Purple overrated?

It’s a fiery debate packed with laughs, opinions, and pure Rock & Metal passion.

Plus:
60-Second Sound-Off – James rages about Justin and Dan Harkness’ swipe at Yungblud.
Dave vs AI – Is artificial intelligence taking over music?
Flushed Down The Rock & Metal Music Crapper – another deserving victim gets flushed!
Views On The News and, of course, the Quiz (which James and Dave totally love… not!).

Hosted by Pete Arnett, Dave Cockett, and James Gaden.
Strap in for 1 hour 30 minutes of rock-fuelled chaos, hot takes, and heavy music fun!

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