Episode #185 of the Three Sides Of The Coin podcast is streaming below, featuring seminal guitarist Punky Meadows (ex-Angel).

“Punky Meadows, lead guitarist with KISS’ Casablanca Records label mates Angel joins us this week. Punky talks about Gene/KISS discovering the band, what it was like being on Casablanca Records, the Angel live show, his invite to audition for KISS, replacing Ace Frehley, and exactly what happened during that audition, even what character he jokingly mentioned to KISS he might become. Lots of KISS, Angel and rock n roll talk this week.”

Punky Meadows released his first-ever solo album, Fallen Angel, on May 20th via Main Man Records. The offering is the first new music from the guitarist in years and features the soaring guitars and arena-sized rock sounds for which Punky Meadows and Angel came to be known. Watch the new music video for the album cut “Straight Shooter”, streaming below.

Of the new album, Punky Meadows commented, "It feels great to be back and I can't wait for all my fans to hear my new album. It's badass, rocks and every song will have you rockin' and singing along. This album is diversified and has something for everyone while still keeping true to form. Everyone who played on this record had amazing performances and made this album killer! We run the streets! This is the album you will be playing in your house, in your car, when you work out and anywhere else your ears will take you. Long live rock n' roll!"

Fallen Angel is available in two formats. The standard CD includes a 16-page booklet which features previously unreleased images of Punky Meadows throughout the years. A very special limited edition is also be available which is autographed by Punky and includes two bonus tracks, one with Angel lead singer Frank Dimino, as well as an exclusive Punky Meadows guitar pick. Both formats are available for sale at mainmanrecords.com.

Fallen Angel tracklisting:

“Descent”
“The Price You Pay”
“Straight Shooter”
“Breathless And Jaded”
“Loaded Gun”
“Lost And Lonely”
“Home Wrecker”
“I Wanna Be Your Drug”
“Leavin' Tonight”
“Searchin'”
“Something Strange”
“Shadow Man”
“Shake Shake”
“Summertime Love”
“Fallen Angel”

“Straight Shooter” video:

Punky Meadows is:

Punky Meadows (lead/rhythm guitar)
Danny Farrow (rhythm guitar)
Felix Robinson (bass)
Chandler Mogel (lead vocals)
Bob Pantella (drums)
Charlie Cav (keyboards)

(Photos - Danny Sanchez)