Episode #230March 27, 2025
Kingdom Come - The Band Everyone Loved to Hate
Kingdom Come: Led Zeppelin Clones or Hard Rock Originals? | Audiomover Podcast
Description:
In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella dive into the legacy of Kingdom Come and their debut album, often labeled as a "Led Zeppelin clone." Was the comparison fair? We discuss the band's journey, the massive hype around their hit "Get It On," and Lenny Wolf’s unique vocal style. Plus, we dig deep into Stone Fury and why Robert still prefers their albums over Kingdom Come's. Whether you love them or hate them, join us for a passionate debate and plenty of rock nostalgia!
Did you know that Kingdom Come opened the iconic Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, and Dokken? We’ve got rare articles, stories, and opinions on the band’s controversial rise and fall. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you remember Stone Fury or if Kingdom Come rocked your world back in the day!
👉 Leave your thoughts on Kingdom Come and Stone Fury in the comments!
👉 Make sure to like and subscribe for more rock history and vinyl therapy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Why We're Talking About Kingdom Come
0:47 - How Stone Fury Sparked Robert’s Obsession
2:00 - Why Kingdom Come Got Labeled as Led Zeppelin Clones
4:30 - First Impressions of the Debut Album
6:12 - Track Breakdown: "Get It On" and More
8:18 - The "Zeppelin Clone" Debate: Is It Fair?
10:20 - Monsters of Rock Tour: Kingdom Come's Big Break
12:45 - The Role of Producer Bob Rock in the Album’s Success
15:30 - Loving You: A Ballad That Defied 80s Metal Norms
18:00 - Stone Fury’s Legacy: Better Than Kingdom Come?
21:22 - Lenny Wolf’s Ambition: Building Kingdom Come from Scratch
24:05 - Band Lineup and Dynamics: Was It Just Lenny’s Show?
26:30 - Danny Stag and the Audition That Sealed His Fate
28:00 - Kingdom Come’s Rise and Fall: What Happened Next?
29:31 - Outro: Your Thoughts on Kingdom Come and Stone Fury
Relevant Hashtags and Mentions:
#KingdomCome #StoneFury #LedZeppelinClone #MonstersOfRock #LennyWolf #ClassicRock #RockHistory #AudiomoverPodcast #RobertJohnHadfield #GaryCasella #VinylTherapy #RockDebate #LedZeppelin #BobRock #80sMetal #RockNostalgia #MusicHistory
Description:
In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella dive into the legacy of Kingdom Come and their debut album, often labeled as a "Led Zeppelin clone." Was the comparison fair? We discuss the band's journey, the massive hype around their hit "Get It On," and Lenny Wolf’s unique vocal style. Plus, we dig deep into Stone Fury and why Robert still prefers their albums over Kingdom Come's. Whether you love them or hate them, join us for a passionate debate and plenty of rock nostalgia!
Did you know that Kingdom Come opened the iconic Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, and Dokken? We’ve got rare articles, stories, and opinions on the band’s controversial rise and fall. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you remember Stone Fury or if Kingdom Come rocked your world back in the day!
👉 Leave your thoughts on Kingdom Come and Stone Fury in the comments!
👉 Make sure to like and subscribe for more rock history and vinyl therapy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Why We're Talking About Kingdom Come
0:47 - How Stone Fury Sparked Robert’s Obsession
2:00 - Why Kingdom Come Got Labeled as Led Zeppelin Clones
4:30 - First Impressions of the Debut Album
6:12 - Track Breakdown: "Get It On" and More
8:18 - The "Zeppelin Clone" Debate: Is It Fair?
10:20 - Monsters of Rock Tour: Kingdom Come's Big Break
12:45 - The Role of Producer Bob Rock in the Album’s Success
15:30 - Loving You: A Ballad That Defied 80s Metal Norms
18:00 - Stone Fury’s Legacy: Better Than Kingdom Come?
21:22 - Lenny Wolf’s Ambition: Building Kingdom Come from Scratch
24:05 - Band Lineup and Dynamics: Was It Just Lenny’s Show?
26:30 - Danny Stag and the Audition That Sealed His Fate
28:00 - Kingdom Come’s Rise and Fall: What Happened Next?
29:31 - Outro: Your Thoughts on Kingdom Come and Stone Fury
Relevant Hashtags and Mentions:
#KingdomCome #StoneFury #LedZeppelinClone #MonstersOfRock #LennyWolf #ClassicRock #RockHistory #AudiomoverPodcast #RobertJohnHadfield #GaryCasella #VinylTherapy #RockDebate #LedZeppelin #BobRock #80sMetal #RockNostalgia #MusicHistory
Chapters

00:00
Introduction: Why We're Talking About Kingdom Come

00:47
How Stone Fury Sparked Robert’s Obsession

02:00
Why Kingdom Come Got Labeled as Led Zeppelin Clones

04:30
First Impressions of the Debut Album

06:12
Track Breakdown: "Get It On" and More

08:18
The "Zeppelin Clone" Debate: Is It Fair?

10:20
Monsters of Rock Tour: Kingdom Come's Big Break

12:45
The Role of Producer Bob Rock in the Album’s Success

15:30
Loving You: A Ballad That Defied 80s Metal Norms

18:00
Stone Fury’s Legacy: Better Than Kingdom Come?

21:22
Lenny Wolf’s Ambition: Building Kingdom Come from Scratch

24:05
Band Lineup and Dynamics: Was It Just Lenny’s Show?

26:30
Danny Stag and the Audition That Sealed His Fate

28:00
Kingdom Come’s Rise and Fall: What Happened Next?