'The Roar of L'Amour'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM STATEN ISLAND'S FACTORY TO BROOKLYN'S ROCK CAPITAL: CHUCK KAYE ("THE ROAR OF L’AMOUR") JOINS VETERAN REPORTER DEAN BALSAMINI ON 'DEEP THREADS' PODCAST 

NEW YORK, NY — September 17, 2026 — Chuck Kaye, the noted multi-role engine behind Brooklyn’s world-famous heavy metal mecca from 1984-1988, is a guest on a special episode of the long-form interview podcast 'Deep Threads', hosted by 40-year veteran journalist Dean Balsamini (New York Post, Staten Island Advance, US Magazine). The episode offers an unfiltered, definitive look at the rise of the 1980s hard rock and heavy metal scene through the eyes of the man who lived at its epicenter and discusses his website - www.theroaroflamour.com.

In this deep-dive conversation, Balsamini draws out Kaye’s journey from a self-described Staten Island kid who just wanted to be around rock ’n’ roll to becoming the "ringmaster" at L'Amour — The Rock Capital of Brooklyn.

Listeners will get an inside look at the true history and legendary lore of the era, including:

• How Chuck Kaye became “The Roar of L’Amour”

• Metallica’s legendary 1985 three-night stand

• Guns N’ Roses during the Appetite for Destruction era

• Iron Maiden’s secret Charlotte and the Harlots show

• Chuck’s unforgettable night with Steve Harris

• White Lion, Mike Tramp and Vito Bratta

• Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill and the Brooklyn metal scene

• Bringing Cheap Trick to L’Amour

• Why L’Amour became a destination for metal bands and fans

• Why Chuck walked away in 1988

• His final Jane’s Addiction show

• Preserving the club’s history through The Roar of L’Amour

"I love the fact that real journalistic outlets like Spectrum One news, Creem Magazine and now veteran reporter Dean Balsamini are interested in my story," said Kaye. "Credible outlets who vetted the subject/story give much needed credibility. Something missing in this age of nu-journalism."

About Chuck Kaye:

Chuck Kaye (aka “The Roar of L’Amour”) was an American DJ, VJ, host, booker, and promoter. As the resident voice and multi-role figure at L’Amour in Brooklyn, NY, from October 1984 to November 1988, he served as a vital conduit to the young metal crowd, helping cement the venue's legacy as a global rock institution.

About Deep Threads:

Hosted by veteran reporter Dean Balsamini, Deep Threads is an interview podcast exploring the intersections of New York music history, media, and culture through deep-dive conversations with the figures who shaped the city's iconic scenes.