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These are the radio stations that used to be associated with the band, sponsor or otherwise in the 1970s til the early 1990s. Generally, stations west of the Mississippi River use “K” call signs (four letters), and stations east use “W” call signs (four letters). If you don’t see it, look at the right side of the table. There you will find the Comments column 💬 with various explanations.
| Radio stations / programs (call signs) 📻 | Frequency 📡 | Started / Changed name 🟢 | Ended / Changed name 🔴 | Comments 💬 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCME (“Local. Classical. Cultural”)
Colorado Springs, CO
|
88.7 MHz FM | 24 Dec 1979 | present |
Fri 03 Sep 1982 Heavy Metal @ Wolf & Rissmiller’s Country Club, Reseda Fri 14 Oct 1983 Chuck Landis’ Country Club, Reseda |
| KMET (“The Mighty Met”)
Los Angeles, CA
|
94.7 MHz FM | 1968 | 1987 → renamed KTWV |
Fri 17 Jun 1983 School’s Out Rock ‘n’ Roll Spectacular @ Perkins Palace |
| KBBY
Ventura, CA
|
95.1 MHz FM | 1969 | present → renamed KBBY-FM in 1993 |
Mon 14 Jul 1980 Battle of the Bands @ 2 Great Rock Bands Every Monday |
| KGAB / KGAB FM96
Ventura / Oxnard, CA
|
95.9 MHz FM | 1977 | 1982 → renamed KCAQ “Q95.9” |
Mon 03 Sep 1979 The 1979 Battle of the Bands Mon 07 Sep 1981 The Official 1981 Battle of the Bands – Finals – Note: It is commonly misquoted as KGAB FM96, but the correct frequency is KGAB FM95.9. |
| KKBZ-FM (“The Buzz”)
Santa Paula, CA
|
96.7 MHz FM/AM | 1982 |
1986
→ renamed KIEZ, KXPT, KXBS, KCZN, KLJR-FM KKBZ (96.7) in Santa Paula is not related to the other KKBZ (105.1) in Fresno.
|
Sun 11 Jul 1982 The 1982 Ventura County – Battle of the Bands
~1982 KKBZ Radio Interview – Ventura CA Fri 09 Dec 1983 KKBZ Presents a Christmas Rockfest “Timothy Michaelsen used to play Cirith Ungle on the radio at KKBZ in the Early 80s that’s how Timothy met this great guy, Jerry Fogle.”. |
| KLOS homepage Los Angeles, CA
|
99.5 MHz FM | 1972 | present | Sat 08 Nov 1980 Heavy Metal @ Valley West Concert Club (Note: Joshua band with radio hit, not CU)
“After F&F came out it was only played a couple of times on the LA radio KLOS because everyone said it was way to heavy… So we figured F**K IT if they think that is heavy why are we holding back. Let’s show them real heavy!!!” -Rob ~1982 Radio Local Show – Los Angeles CA Episode #25 – The Story of Cirith Ungol – Part 1  Soüp Hat logo reminds of KLOS logo. |
| KTYD / KTYD 89 / KTYD 89.9 (“K-Tide”)
Santa Barbara, CA
|
99.9 MHz FM | Jan 1973 | present |
Wed 15 May 1985 La Casa de la Raza Note: It is commonly misquoted as KTYD 89 / KTYD 89.9, but the correct frequency is KTYD 99.9. |
| The Launceston Community FM Group / City Park Radio
Launceston, Tasmania
|
103.7 MHz FM / 96.5 MHz FM | 2018 | 2019 | “Heavy Rockin’ Raw” radio show hosted by Perry Grayson. Streamed worldwide. The “Heavy Rockin’ Raw” program is based on the band Falcon. The years 2018–2019 refer only to the “Heavy Rockin’ Raw” show, not the station itself. |
| KNAC
Los Angeles, CA
|
105.5 MHz FM | 1966 | 1995 | Still active. |
| Radio D / Rock 7 / CDMX | – | (was live on 1982) | – | 1982 Mexico Interview Rock Punto 7 Radio Interview – CDMX Mexico
On the radio broadcast is possibly Juan Luis Camarillo or Ricardo Aguirres. |
These stations are known for underground / metal programming, but direct proof of CU airplay is not currently confirmed:
- KXLU 88.9 MHz FM (Los Angeles, CA) – college radio station known for underground and heavy music programming.
- KUSF 90.3 MHz FM (San Francisco, CA) – college radio station with dedicated metal specialty shows.
- KPFK 90.7 MHz FM (Los Angeles, CA) – Pacifica Network station with specialty rock and metal programming.
- KSJO 92.3 MHz FM (San Jose, CA) – rock/metal station known for late-night specialty programs.
- KLSX 97.1 MHz FM (Greater Los Angeles, CA) – alternative rock format; unlikely to have played Cirith Ungol due to format focus.
- The film Sunset Strip (2012) features radio personality Riki Rachtman, who was associated with KLSX during its modern rock era.
- CU history: KGBS (1976–1978), KHTZ (1978–1985), KBZT (1985–1986), KLSX (1986–2009)
- KZAP 98.5 MHz FM (Sacramento, CA) – early AOR / hard rock station; possible early underground exposure (later became KRXQ).
- KQLZ 100.3 MHz FM (“Pirate Radio 100.3”) – active under this branding from 1989 to 1993.
- The “Pirate K-ROCK” listing at Club Soda (1990/91) does not appear to refer to a band, but instead likely refers to the radio brand KQLZ (“Pirate Radio”).
- KROQ 106.7 MHz FM (“K-Rock”) – 1973–present.
- Thu 16 Oct 1980: Angry Samoans – Get Off the Air.
- The station’s formative period is documented in the film Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003), featuring Rodney Bingenheimer and illustrating KROQ’s role in shaping the Los Angeles–Ventura music scene.
