"Hairball John is keeping the fire burnin’" - Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)

(quoted from their site)

Don't let the name of the show fool you. The Hairball John Radio Show is NOT a "Hairband" tribute show. The name of the show comes directly from the nickname given to its creator and driving force, Hairball John. Long story; disturbing photos: don't ask.

"Hairball's" successful ingredients are pulled from all genres of metal from the 80's and early 90's. We feature everyone from Tesla to Iron Maiden, Poison to Anthrax, Skid Row to Armored Saint and every little and big band in between. One of the fun aspects is that you never know how deep into the bowels of Rock and Roll we will delve. On any given night you may hear XYZ, Rough Cutt, Babylon AD, Wildside, Tora Tora or Vicious Rumors.

The goals of The Hairball John Radio Show are to celebrate and re-invigorate the hard rock and heavy metal music which spanned the early 80's to the dawn of Grunge, music that is severely neglected on today's airwaves. An immense amount of great music arose from this era, including established bands like Scorpions, Van Halen, Judas Priest, and Dokken, as well as lesser know bands such as The Almighty, Cry Wolf, Killer Dwarfs, and Little Caesar. Along with favorite tracks from the past, we also feature new music and artist interviews. Many artists have new material that never reaches its prime audience. Both the music and the fans deserve a broadcast forum; that is why it's ALL on The Hairball John Radio Show.

SHOW SEGMENTS

HAIRBALL LIVE

Special live versions of the biggest songs to come out of the 80's and early 90's.

PURGATORY PRIEST

Each week we repent by taking communion in a shot glass and singing hymns with everyone's favorite Priest ... JUDAS PRIEST!

THE BLADDER BALLAD

For those of you that are sensitive and in touch with your romantic side, this is a classic power ballad that was usually good for a slap-free grope at concerts. For the rest of you it's a 3-4 minute opportunity to make room for more beer.

CHIMP CINEMA

Our very own Acid Chimp, being the media guru he is, chooses a soundtrack song from the big or little screen. Warning, these songs are not always chosen because they were good and are therefore often accompanied by a "irate primate" rant.

THE POLE POSITION

Like tequila and the worm, nothing went together better in the 80's than rock and roll and strippers. Each week we feature a "pole worthy" track that brings back the sound of shoes sticking to the floor and the urge to place a "tented" fiver on the rail, primed for the twat-squat.