Rock Court

In this special appeal episode, Rocktorney Heath McCoy challenges the most controversial verdict in Rock Court history: David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar — Who Is the Better Lyricist? This is not a retrial.This is not a do-over.This is a battle for legacy.Will the original verdict stand or will history be rewritten?”This is Rock Court…The Appeal!

The Sunset Strip Strengthens Its CaseRepresenting The Sunset Strip, Rocktorney Michael Pastore calls author and podcast host Heath McCoy of The School Of Hip to the stand. Known for his deep dives into music history, pop culture, and the intersection of sound and storytelling, McCoy brings an analytical and narrative-driven perspective to the trial.The case grows louder, bolder, and far from settled.Rock Court remains in session. ⚖️🤘Check out Rock Court's first case and other great shows over at CMPU.ca!

The Sunset Strip Calls Its First WitnessCourt is back in session, and Rock Court Case #2: The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal vs The Sunset Strip officially moves from opening arguments into testimony.Representing The Sunset Strip, Rocktorney Michael Pastore calls his first witness to the stand: Josh Caldwell, host of The Engine Room podcast and a lifelong champion of hard rock and metal. The evidence is mounting, the jury is engaged, and the battle lines grow sharper.Rock Court is in full swing. ⚖️🤘Check out Rock Court's first case and other great shows over at CMPU.ca!

Order in the Rock Court! ⚖️A new case is called, and this one pits leather-clad grit against lacquered hair and neon swagger.In Rock Court: Case #2, the courtroom doors swing open as The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal stands trial against The Sunset Strip, two scenes that defined the sound, look, and attitude of heavy music in the late ’70s and ’80s. Representing NWOBHM is Chaz Charles, armed with the raw power of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon, and the underground movement that re-forged metal in Britain. On the other side of the aisle, Michael Pastore defends the Sunset Strip, bringing the glitz, hooks, and Hollywood ambition of bands like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Dokken, and Quiet Riot to the stand.Lines are drawn, arguments are fired, and the battle for heavy metal supremacy officially begins.Court is in session. 🤘Check out Rock Court's first case and other great shows over at CMPU.ca!

The gavel is raised for the final time in the season finale of Rock Court. In Episode 9, Rocktorneys Kevin Brown and Heath McCoy deliver their final summations in the ultimate battle for Van Halen lyrical supremacy—Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth.With both Rocktorneys leaving it all on the courtroom floor, the spotlight shifts to the jury. Passionate debate, hard choices, and rock 'n' roll loyalties collide behind closed doors as the jurors deliberate on which era truly defines Van Halen’s lyrical legacy.And then—it’s time. The verdict is read. One frontman walks away the definitive voice of Van Halen... the other, a legend in his own right, but second in the eyes of the court.This is the moment it all leads to.All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

After weeks of testimony and debate, Rock Court reaches its climactic final act in Episode 8. Rocktorney Kevin Brown steps up one last time to present his final pieces of evidence in defense of Sammy Hagar...Then, the guitars quiet (just slightly) as the closing arguments begin.The amps are cooling, the evidence is in, and the fate of rock history now lies in the balance.All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

The battle for Van Halen supremacy reaches a fever pitch in Episode 7 of Rock Court, as Rocktorney Kevin Brown calls his final witness to the stand: singer, musician, and co-host of the hit Van Halen podcast And The Podcast Will Rock, Mark Camire!With all witnesses heard, the stage is set for closing arguments in the trial that has rocked the podcast world.All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

The defense of Sammy Hagar hits it's stride in Episode 6 of Rock Court, as Rocktorney Kevin Brown calls a heavyweight witness to the stand: Eric Senich—veteran Van Halen historian, former editor at Van Halen News Desk, and host of the acclaimed Booked On Rock podcast.This episode blends rock history with courtroom drama, as the case for Hagar gathers undeniable momentum.All rise—Rock Court is now in session!