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Slamfest PodcastConcert Regret: R.E.M. Monster Tour - 9/27/95 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Andy C.The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 263 - It's the end of the 2nd quarter and time for another concert regret episode. This time Brad goes back to the mid-90's and discusses an 80's rock band touring for the first time in 6 years - R.E.M.'s Monster Tour hit the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on 9/27/95. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Andy C. back to the podcast to recap this tour and talk about the R.E.M. show he...2025-06-261h 37
Slamfest PodcastBlack Stone Cherry Concert 5/29/25 wsg. Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.Episode 261 - I saw my seventh real time show of 2025...and this time I saw a band live for the third time, but hadn't seen them live since 2013. I saw Black Stone Cherry on 5/29/25 at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI. I welcome back Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock podcast to recap this show and talk about Black Stone Cherry.. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, we both create a 20-song Black Stone Cherry compilation drawing...2025-06-121h 14
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 16 - Underrated Album – Black Sabbath Born Again wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy, Brad C. and CraigThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 16 - Underrated Album the Slamfest Crew loves - Black Sabbath Born Again. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy, Brad C and Craig this album and they give their two fav’s and one least fav from it.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAC/DCAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook pag...2025-05-1431 min
Slamfest PodcastAC/DC/Pretty Reckless Concert - 4/26/25 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members, Andy, Brad C. and CraigThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 255 - Brad saw his fifth and sixth real time shows of 2025...and this time it was another Slamfest gathering. He saw Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience on 4/25/25 at the Hard Rock Cafe and AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless at Allegiant Stadium on 4/26/25 - both in Las Vegas, NV. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Members Andy, Brad C and Craig back to the pod to recap these shows and the overall weekend in Sin City. For the Band on the...2025-05-022h 02
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck - Ep, 15 Big Four of 1970's Hard Rock wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and CraigThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 15 - Out of these six 1970's hard rock bands - AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Kiss and Queen - which four would make your Big 4 of 1970's Hard Rock. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Craig, o debate this topic.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast pr...2025-04-1640 min
Slamfest PodcastConcert Regret - Fleetwood Mac - The Dance Tour - 10/4/97 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member MikeThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 250 - It's the end of the 1st quarter and time for another concert regret episode. This time Brad goes back to the late 90's and discusses a reunion tour by a huge rock band from the 70's. The Dance Tour - A evening with Fleetwood Mac at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI on 10/4/97. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Mike back to the podcast to recap this tour and talk about the Fleetwood Mac show he...2025-03-271h 35
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 14 - "Related Artist Debate" Part II wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Craig and Steve from Podder Than HellThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 14 - Related artist output debate – DLR-related output vs. Sammy Hagar-related output between 1981 and 1994. Brad "comingles" and "cross-pollinates" for the first time on the Slamfest family of podcasts...he welcomes Slamfest crew member Craig and one of the hosts from the Podder than Hell Podcast, Steve, to debate this topic. DLR-related output in play - Fair Warning, Diver Down, 1984, Crazy from the Heat EP, Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough and Your Filthy Little Mouth. Sammy H...2025-03-1232 min
Slamfest PodcastKing of the Monstours Tour featuring Zakk Sabbath, Zoso and The Iron Maidens - 1/7/25 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and MikeThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 241 - Brad saw his first real time show of 2025...and as usual, it was a tribute show. He saw the King of the Monstours Tour featuring Zakk Sabbath, Zoso and The Iron Maidens on 1/7/25 at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Members Andy and Mike, to recap this tour and discuss Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Andy saw this tour at The Admiral in Omaha, NE on 12/9/24 and Mike saw it at Liberty Hall in L...2025-01-231h 28
Slamfest PodcastM.S.G Reunion Tour featuring Robin McAuley - 3/3/12 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 240 - The second of two shows in three days. Brad saw the M.S.G. Reunion Tour featuring Robin McAuley on lead vocals at Harpo's Concert Theatre in Detroit MI on 3/3/12. He welcomes Kevin Williams from the Iobscuria Podcast back to the podcast to recap this show and discuss various eras of M.S.G. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put the three Gary Barden-era M.S.G. albums up against the Robin McAuley-era M.S.G...2025-01-171h 30
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 12 - Time Machine Concerts in NE venues wsg. Slamfest Crew members Brad C., Craig and MikeThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 12 - Time Machine Concerts in NE venues wsg. Slamfest Crew members Brad C., Craig and Mike.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-1632 min
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 11 Hard Rock/Metal Mascots wsg. Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C.The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 11 - Hard Rock/Metal Mascots wsg. Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-12-0433 min
Slamfest PodcastMayhem/Keep of Kalessin concert 11/12/11 & Judas Priest, Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy concert - 11/13/11The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 232 - A mini Slamfest doubleheader weekend in the motor city. Slamfest crew members Jay and Matt flew up to Detroit and joined Brad for two shows on back-to-back nights. Mayhem and Keep of Kalessin at Blondie's on 11/12/11 and Judas Priest, Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy at Joe Louis Arena on 11/13/11. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates a disc of deep cuts to compliment the Dedication: The Best of Thin Lizzy compilation. After a Slamfest Tip o...2024-11-221h 05
Slamfest PodcastVan Halen/Kool & the Gang Concert - 2/20/12 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and CraigThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 231 - Brad saw Van Halen and Kool & the Gang on 2/20/12 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Members, Andy and Craig, back to the podcast to recap this tour. Craig saw them at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO on 5/24/12 and Andy saw them three nights later at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on 5/27/12. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank Van Halen's eight cover song...2024-11-141h 22
Slamfest PodcastThe Future Past Tour featuring Iron Maiden - 11/1/24 - wsg. Steve, BC and Dylan from the Podder Than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 230 - Brad saw The Future Past Tour featuring Iron Maiden at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on 11/1/24 - he met up with Steve, BC and Dylan from the Podder than Hell Podcast along with their crew at the show. He welcomes them to this episode to recap the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, since there were 5 songs in the set from Iron Maiden's sixth studio album, Somewhere in Time, they rank the 8 tracks fro...2024-11-071h 39
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 10 Cover Songs - 1975 - 1979 wsg. Slamfest Crew members Craig and MikeThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 10 - Cover songs from 1975-1979. Five from each of these years...which is your favorite?Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-10-3032 min
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 9 - Anniversary Song Matchups from 1974, 1984 and 1994 wsg. Slamfest Crew member CraigThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 9 - Anniversary Songs Matchups from 1974, 1984 and 1994.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-10-0237 min
Slamfest PodcastConcert Regret - Dio Sacred Heart Tour - 10/14/85 wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and Brad C.The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 224 - It's the end of the 3rd quarter and time for another concert regret episode. This time Brad goes back to the mid-80's and discusses a tour by a big 1980's metal band - Dio's Sacred Heart Tour at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE on 10/14/85. He saw this band three times but regrets not seeing the original lineup. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Brad C. back to the podcast to help recap this tour - Br...2024-09-261h 15
Slamfest PodcastHell on Earth Tour - Rob Zombie & Slayer - 7/22/11 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and MikeThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 223 - Back to another Slamfest gathering...this was #7. Brad saw the Hell on Earth Tour featuring Rob Zombie and Slayer on 7/22/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI with three other Slamfest Crew members. He invites Andy and Mike back to the show to recap this concert and talk about Rob Zombie and Slayer. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank Slayer's title cuts from 8 to 1. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are f...2024-09-191h 10
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 8 - Mt. Rushmore of Live AlbumsThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 8 - Mount Rushmore of Live Albums - All genres and all years are in play. Only one rule - no unplugged albums .Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-08-2831 min
Slamfest PodcastBest of All Worlds Tour featuring Sammy Hagar/Loverboy - 8/2/24 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Andy.The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 217 - Brad saw his 10th real-time show of 2024 - he saw the Best of All Worlds Tour featuring Sammy Hagar/Loverboy - at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/2/24. Having already covered Sammy Hagar solo on the podcast, he goes through his background with Loverboy and recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he discusses memorial tribute concerts and discusses the origins of this tour. He then welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Andy back to...2024-08-081h 26
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 7 - 1984 Albums Pick 'em wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and JJThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 7 - 1984 Albums pick 'em from multiple genres - Hard Rock, Hair Band, Rock and Heavy Metal albums.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-07-3125 min
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 6 - Songs Named After Bands wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and MikeThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 6 - Songs named after Bands. Rank the six songs from the two lists - 1. Heavy Metal Songs and 2. Hard Rock Songs. Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com
2024-07-0327 min
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep 5 - Nod to Ballad Tapes - Ballads/Power Ballads from 1980-1984 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Craig and MattThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 5 - Nod to the Ballad Tapes – Ballad/Power Ballads from 1980-1984. Top 5, Top 100 and Deep Cut Ballads. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Craig and Matt to discuss the ballads on these lists and choose their two fav's from each.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DLoverboyAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Face...2024-06-0525 min
Slamfest PodcastGreat White/Bang Tango Concert 3/26/11 wsg. BB from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 207 - Brad saw the first band he ever saw for the fourth time...this time with a replacement singer. He saw Great White, with Terry Illous on lead vocals, and Bang Tango at Planet Live Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 3/26/11. He welcomes BB from the Podder than Hell podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Great White and Terry Illous' original band, XYZ. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they...2024-05-301h 33
Slamfest PodcastSlaughter Concert - 3/4/11 wsg. BC from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 206 - Brad saw Slaughter, 20 years after seeing them on two big tours in 1990 with Kiss and 1992 with Ozzy. He saw them at Planet Live Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 3/4/11. He welcomes BC from the Podder than Hell podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Slaughter. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Slaughter's last 3 studio albums, Fear No Evil from 1995, Revolution from 1997 and Back to Reality from 1999 and...2024-05-231h 08
Slamfest PodcastEddie Money Concert - 2/27/11 wsg. Slamfest crew member AndyThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 204 - Brad saw Eddie Money, for the first time, at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI on 2/27/11. He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Andy, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Eddie Money's discography. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Eddie Money's first seven studio albums - the self-titled debut from 1977 through Nothing to Lose, from 1988 - and they give their two favs and one least fav from each. Afte...2024-05-091h 06
Slamfest PodcastOzzy Osbourne/Slash featuring Myles Kennedy Concert 2/12/11 wsg. Slamfest Crew member MikeThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 202 - Brad saw Ozzy Osbourne and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy on 2/12/11 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Mike, back to the podcast to discuss this tour - Mike saw the same tour on 1/16/11 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, NE. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they dive Slash's debut solo album, from 2010 - and they rank the songs from 14 to 1. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they...2024-04-251h 16
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 4 - Underrated Album - AC/DC - Flick of the Switch wsg. Slamfest crew members Brad C., Craig and MattThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 4 - Underrated Album the Slamfest Crew loves - AC/DC - Flick of the Switch. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Brad C, Craig and Matt to discuss this album and debate why this album is underrated.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://w...2024-04-2429 min
Slamfest PodcastThe Cult Concert - 11/17/10 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 201 - Brad saw The Cult at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/17/10. He again welcomes Kevin Williams, from the Inobscuria Podcast, to help recap a Cult show and talk about a Cult compilation. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they dive into The Cult's Ultimate Collection - High Octane Cult, from 1995 and come up with their own 18-song compilation by the Cult - using at least 2 songs from each of The Cult's first six studio alb...2024-04-181h 08
Slamfest PodcastConcert Regret - Van Halen 1984 Tour - 6/24/84 - wsg. Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C.The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 200 - To celebrate the 200th episode of the Slamfest Podcast, Brad introduces a new quarterly theme - concert regrets. Brad regrets not seeing the original lineup of Van Halen at one of the two shows they played at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE on 6/23/84 and 6/24/84. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C., who were at the 6/24/84 show, to recap that specific show and discuss the entire tour. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, the...2024-04-111h 28
Slamfest PodcastAlice Cooper/Tesla - 7/16/10 & Iron Maiden/Dream Theater - 7/17/10 ConcertsThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 198 - Back to an official Slamfest gaterhing...this was #6. A double-header weekend in the Great Lakes state - Alice Cooper/Tesla - Common Ground Music Festival - Adado Riverfront Park - Lansing, MI on 7/16/10 and Iron Maiden/Dream Theater - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI on 7/17/10. Brad welcomes Brad C. and Craig to help recap the shows and the entire weekend. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they choose their five favorite Alice Cooper songs from...2024-03-281h 20
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 3 - Big 4 of...Grunge wsg. Slamfest crew members Jay and MikeThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 3 - The Big 4 of...Grunge. Out of these five grunge heavy weights - Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots - which four would make your Big 4 of Grunge. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Jay and Mike, to debate this topic. Per Mike's recommendation, they throw Smashing Pumpkins into this mix as well.Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast onl...2024-03-2726 min
Slamfest PodcastBret Michaels/Cinderella Concert 7/15/10The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 196 - Back-to-back Common Ground Music Festival shows in 2010 covered on the podcast…Brad saw Bret Michaels and Cinderella on 7/15/10 - his brother flew up for the concert ahead of a Slamfest doubleheader weekend which will be covered in a couple weeks. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he pins "like" songs from Cinderella's third studio album, Heartbreak Station from 1990 and their fourth studio album, Still Climbing from 1994, up against each other. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week...2024-03-1443 min
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 2 - "Related Artist Output Debate" wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and MattThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 2 - Related artist output debate – Ozzy-related output vs. Ronnie James Dio-related output between 1980 and 1989 Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Matt, to debate this topic. Ozzy-related output in play - Live at Last, Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Speak of the Devil, Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin, Tribute, No Rest for the Wicked, Close My Eyes Forever (single) and Led Clones (w/ Gary Moore). Ronnie James Dio-related output in play - Heaven and H...2024-02-2824 min
Slamfest PodcastMac Saturn Concert 1/26/24 wsg. Steven Michael from the Growin' Up Rock PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 193 - Brad saw another real time show in 2024...this time he attended a record release party and saw the first show of this band's tour and it ended up being the only show of this band's tour. He saw Mac Saturn at the Fillmore Detroit on 1/26/24. Brad welcomes Steven Michael, from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast, back to the podcast to help recap the show and talk about Mac Saturn. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank...2024-02-221h 18
Slamfest PodcastSlamfest Soundcheck Ep. 1 - "Add a Year" wsg. Slamfest crew members Craig and MattThe Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 1 - Add a year on the front-end or Back-end of a three-year period to create the better four-year period of music. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Matt and Craig, to debate this topic. The base three-year period is 1979-1981. Add 1978 or 1982? Music in this episode by:Tenacious DAerosmithVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page...2024-01-3120 min
Slamfest PodcastShinedown/Puddle of Mudd Concert 2/5/10 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members - Andy and Mike.The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 189 - Brad was supposed to see a metal triple bill at a legendary arena but instead saw a post-grunge, hard-rock double bill tour…Shinedown/Puddle of Mudd at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI on 2/5/10. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members, Andy and Mike, back to the podcast to help recap the show and talk about Shinedown and Puddle of Mudd. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put Puddle of Mudd and Shinedown singles up against each other. After...2024-01-251h 23
Slamfest PodcastJump (Van Halen)/Bloodstone (Judas Priest) Tribute Concert - 1/13/24 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member - CraigThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 188 - Brad saw his first show of 2024...another tribute band show to kick of the year. This time he saw Jump - America's Van Halen Experience and Bloodstone - Michigan's Judas Priest tribute - on 1/13/24 at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Craig, back to the podcast to help recap the show and talk about Van Halen. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they each create their own 17-track DLR-era Van Halen comp...2024-01-181h 19
Slamfest PodcastDirty Honey Concert - 12/8/23 wsg. Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 183 - Brad saw another real time show...last week I was at the 20,000 seat Madison Square Garden and this week, a club with a capacity of 1,100. He saw Dirty Honey on 12/8/23 at Elevation-Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI. He welcomes Bill Algee, from the Ages of Rock podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show as well as the Dirty Honey show he saw on 11/10/23 at The Vogue in Indianapolis, IN. For the Band on the Bill Spot...2023-12-151h 23
Slamfest PodcastAC/DC & The Answer Concert 8/16/09 wsg. Dylan Wright from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 181 - Brad saw AC/DC's Black Ice Tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills on 8/16/09. This bill also featured the Northern Ireland hard rock band, The Answer. He welcomes Dylan, the keyboard player for the Podder than Hell Podcast, to help recap this show and discuss AC/DC and The Answer. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they each create a 20-song compilation using songs from The Answer's seven studio albums, including Rise, from 2006 through Sundowners, from 2023. And la...2023-11-301h 24
Slamfest PodcastJudas Priest/Whitesnake Concert 8/11/09The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 179 - Brad saw a great double bill on 8/11/09 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO...Judas Priest & Whitesnake with Priest playing British Steel in its entirety. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members, Brad C., Andy, Craig, Jay and Matt to the show to review the concert and recap this Slamfest weekend in the mile high city. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they do a Priest Live song draft drawing songs from Priest's first two live alb...2023-11-161h 24
Slamfest PodcastSheryl Crow Concert 7/9/09The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 178 - Brad saw one final bucket list artist at the 2009 Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI - Sheryl Crow on 7/9/09 - the first and only time seeing her live. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Andy, back to the podcast to recap this show and discuss the show of hers he saw during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. They also discuss some of Sheryl's discography. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Sheryl Crow...2023-11-091h 12
Slamfest PodcastThe Darkness Concert - 10/15/23 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 176 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...The Darkness at St. Andrews Hall In Detroit, MI on 10/15/23, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album, Permission to Land. He welcomes Kevin from The Inobscuria podcast to recap the show and talk about The Darkness. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss the B-sides and Bonus tracks from the Permission to Land sessions...and rank them from 10 to 1. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, the...2023-10-261h 21
Slamfest PodcastBlack Label Bash Tour featuring Black Label Society/Dope - 5/9/09The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 171 - Brad saw the Black Label Bash Tour featuring Black Label Society and Dope on 5/9/09 at The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI with Matt and Mike. He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Mike, to help recap this show and discuss Black Label Society. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they look at Black Label Society's fifth studio album, Hangover Music Vol VI, from 2004 and they both rank the 15 tracks from that album. After a Slamfest Tip of the...2023-09-221h 03
Slamfest PodcastGreta Van Fleet Concert - 9/8/23The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 170 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...this time a hometown gig for a band that hadn't played there since 2018 - Greta Van Fleet at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on 9/8/23. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Craig back to the podcast to recap the show and talk Greta Van Fleet. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the ten songs from Greta Van Fleet's most recent release, Starcatcher, from 2023. After a Slamfest Tip of the...2023-09-151h 23
Slamfest PodcastZebra Concert - 7/13/08 at Rocklahoma 2008 wsg. Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 167 - This is the last one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Zebra for the first and only time on 7/13/08. He welcomes Steve Wright, host of the Podder than Hell Podcast, to help recap this show and discuss Zebra. Steve saw Zebra for the first time at the 2022 M3 Festival in Columbia, MD. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they come up with their own 18-song compilation drawing from Zebra's four studio albums. After a Slamfest Tip of...2023-08-241h 25
Slamfest PodcastTriumph Concert - 7/11/08 at Rocklahoma 2008The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 165 - This is the second one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Triumph for the first and last time together on stage, and for the first time in 20 years. He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Brad C., to help recap this show and discuss Triumph. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they look at Triumph's 11-song compilation, Classics, from 1989 - they each come up with their own 20-song Triumph compilation. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they ar...2023-08-101h 30
Slamfest PodcastL.A. Guns Concert 7/15/23 wsg. Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 163 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...L.A. Guns at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 7/15/23. He welcomes Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks! podcast to recap the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss L.A. Guns' two most recent albums, Checkered Past from 2021 and Black Diamonds, from 2023 and decide which album they prefer. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Si...2023-07-271h 28
Slamfest PodcastRocklahoma 2008 - 7/10/08 - 7/13/08The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 162 - Brad attended Rocklahoma 2008 from 7/10/08 - 7/13/08, with the whole Slamfest crew, at the Pryor Creek Musical Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. In this non-traditional Slamfest Podcast episode, Brad welcomes Andy, Jay and Mike to help recap all four days of this festival, including these artists: House of Lords, Enuff z' Nuff with Donnie Vie, Sebastian Bach, Armored Saint, Kingdome Come, Living Colour, a reunited Triumph, Tora Tora, Black 'n Blue, Zebra, Ace Frehley and Tesla. They also describe the...2023-07-211h 34
Slamfest PodcastThe Cult Concert - 11/23/07 wsg. Kevin Williams from the InObscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 157 - Brad saw The Cult again...this time at a new venue, for him. The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/23/07...Black Friday. He welcomes back fellow podcaster, Kevin Williams, from the InObscuria Podcast, to the show to recap the show and discuss The Cult. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through The Cult's seventh studio album, Beyond Good and Evil, from 2001 and to Kevin's dismay, they rank the songs from 12 to 1. After a Slamfe...2023-06-151h 16
Slamfest PodcastThe New Cars Concert - 7/10/07 wsg. Steven Michael from the Growin' Up Rock PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 152 - Brad saw The New Cars live on 7/10/07 at the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI. He welcomes Steven Michael, from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast, back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about The Cars, in general. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they choose their two fav's and one least fav from The Cars first six studio albums, from the self-titled through Door to Door. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week...2023-05-111h 24
Slamfest PodcastHeaven & Hell/Megadeth Concert 5/12/07 w/ the Slamfest CrewThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 150 - Official Slamfest gathering #4... the Slamfest Crew gathered in Detroit to see a lineup of a legendary metal band in a legendary arena. They saw Heaven & Hell/Megadeth at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI on 5/23/07. Brad welcomes Andy, Brad C., Craig, Jay and Mike back to the podcast to recap this show, discuss the weekend and talk about Dio-era Sabbath and Megadeth. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put "like" songs from Black Sabbath's ninth studio album...2023-04-271h 45
Slamfest PodcastIron Maiden Concert 10/17/06 wsg. Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 144 - This was the first time Brad saw a band perform an album in its entirety. The band...Iron Maiden. The album...A Matter of Life and Death. He saw the A Matter of Life and Death Tour on 10/17/06 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI. He welcomes Steve, from the Podder than Hell Podcast, to help recap this show/tour and discuss Iron Maiden. Steve saw the same tour four days earlier at the Continental Airlines Arena...2023-03-161h 27
Slamfest Podcast20 Years of Rock Tour: Poison/Cinderella/Baloney Ponyz 7/22/06The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 142 - Slamfest #3 - Yes, Brad saw this tour twice but this was the third official Slamfest gathering with the whole crew - they attended the 20 Years of Rock Tour featuring Poison, Cinderella & Baloney Ponyz at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS on 7/22/06. Brad welcomes back Andy and Mike to recap the festivities and talk about Poison, Cinderella and Baloney Ponyz. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they talk about local KC band and opener, Baloney Pon...2023-03-021h 43
Slamfest PodcastSabbath Tribute Concert 2/3/23 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 139 - Brad saw Sabbath - North America's Black Sabbath - The 50 Years of Black Sabbath Tribute Show at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI 2/3/23. He welcomes back fellow podcaster, Kevin Williams, from the Inobscuria Podcast, to the show to recap this tribute show and discuss Black Sabbath. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through the Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath studio albums - The Eternal Idol through Forbidden, and give their two fav's and one least fav from eac...2023-02-091h 55
Slamfest PodcastSaliva/Black Stone Cherry Concert 6/14/06 wsg. Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 135 - Brad saw Saliva and Black Stone Cherry at Ludwigs, just outside Jackson, MI on 6/14/06. He welcomes first time guest and fellow podcaster, Bill Algee, from the Ages of Rock podcast, to the show to recap this show and tour, in general - Bill saw this same tour in Louisville, KY. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Saliva's first four studio albums - the self-titled through Survival of the Sickest, and give their two fav's and one...2023-01-121h 20
Slamfest PodcastW.A.S.P. Concert 3/18/06 (& W.A.S.P./Armored Saint - 11/25/22) wsg. Kevin and Robert from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 131 - Brad saw W.A.S.P. for the second time in less than 12 months...this time at Harpo's Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI on 3/18/06. He welcomes Kevin Williams and Robert Harrison, from the Inobscuria Podcast, to help recap this concert and discuss the W.A.S.P/Armored Saint show they saw on 11/25/22 at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, GA. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they cover W.A.S.P.'s more obscure material - Still No...2022-12-151h 50
Slamfest PodcastJudas Priest/Anthrax Concert - 9/29/05 wsg. B.C. from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 126 - Brad saw the Retribution Tour for a second time, this time with a reunited Anthrax opening, at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI on 9/29/05. He welcomes B.C., from the Podder than Hell Podcast, to the podcast to recap this show and the tour, in general. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go over Anthrax's first five studio albums and give their two fav's and one least fav from each. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are...2022-11-101h 10
Slamfest PodcastJudas Priest/Queensryche Concert - 6/4/05The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 117 - Slamfest Part 2 - The Sequel. Eleven short months after the inaugural Slamfest, they were at it again. Matt, Jay, Mike and pinch hitter, Paul (Mike's brother), travelled to the Motor City to join Brad at the DTE Energy Music Theatre for the Retribution Tour featuring Judas Priest and Queensryche on 6/4/05. Brad welcomes back Mike to help recap the concert and discuss Queensryche and Judas Priest's discography. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss the Judas Pries...2022-09-081h 16
Slamfest PodcastThe Cult Concert 7/27/22 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 114 - Brad saw The Cult for the fourth time...this time on the We Own the Night Tour at Meadowbrook Amphitheater in Rochester Hills, MI on 7/27/22. He welcomes Kevin Williams, from the Inobscuria Podcast, to help recap the concert and discuss The Cult. Brad also introduces a new segment on the podcast called the Concert Calendar – where I discuss the future touring plans for the Band on the Bill...in this case, The Cult. For the Band on the Bill Spot...2022-08-191h 24
Slamfest PodcastBlack Label Society Concert 3/26/05 wsg. B.B. from the Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 113 - Brad and his brother finally saw Black Label Society in a headlining set after seeing them twice before in an opening slot on a couple of Ozzfests. This headlining gig was at Harpo's Concert Theater in Detroit, MI on 3/26/05. He welcomes B.B., from the Podder than Hell Podcast, to help recap the concert and discuss BLS. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they pin BLS's fourth studio album, The Blessed Hellride, from 2003, up against their sixth studio al...2022-08-111h 08
Slamfest PodcastFunny Money Concert 4/17/04 wsg. Steve Wright from The Podder than Hell PodcastThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 93 - Brad saw Steve Whiteman's solo band at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD on 4/17/04. He welcomes Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell Podcast to recap the show and discuss Funny Money. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they each create a best of compilation choosing 16 songs from Funny Money's four studio albums. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 off Funny Money's self-titled debut stu...2022-03-241h 44
Slamfest PodcastSimon & Garfunkel Concert 12/14/03 (and 6/29/04)The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 90 - Brad saw the first leg the Old Friends Reunion Tour featuring Simon & Garfunkel wsg. The Everly Brothers. He saw it in Washington D.C. in December, 2003 and his guest, Slamfest Crew Member Andy, saw the second leg of the same tour in Salt Lake City in June, 2004. Together, they recap both shows and discuss Simon & Garfunkel's fractured relationship. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through and rank Simon & Garfunkel's main four studio albums - Sounds of Sil...2022-03-031h 23
Slamfest PodcastAerosmith/Kiss Concert 11/20/03The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 89 - Brad saw the arena leg of the World Domination/Rocksimus Maximus Tour aka The AeroKiss Tour in Washington D.C. in November, 2003. Slamfest Crew member, Craig, joins Brad again to recap the show and discuss the topics. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they pin the second triology of Aerosmith albums up against the second triology of Kiss albums, album by album. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On...2022-02-241h 11
Slamfest PodcastAerosmith/Kiss/Ted Nugent/Saliva Concert - 9/7/03The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 87 - Brad again saw the World Domination/Rocksimus Maximus Tour aka The AeroKiss Tour, but this time it was in a baseball stadium and he went with his brother. The bill included special guest, Ted Nugent, along with Saliva. The show was originally scheduled for 8/15/03 but was postponed to 9/7/03 due to the 2003 Northeast Blackout. Slamfest Crew member, Craig, joins Brad on the episode to recap the show and discuss the topics. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they pin the...2022-02-101h 23
Slamfest PodcastAerosmith/Kiss/Saliva Concert 8/9/03The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 85 - Brad saw the World Domination/Rocksimus Maximus Tour aka The AeroKiss Tour in August, 2003 at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA. He discusses the Kiss Symphony release a little bit and then reviews the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews the music included in the Kiss Destroyer 45th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he's faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 off of Kiss' fifteenth studio alb...2022-01-271h 04
Slamfest PodcastIron Maiden/Dio/Motorhead Concert 7/29/03The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 84 - Brad attends a show 5 minutes from his house - The "Give Me Ed...Til I'm Dead" Tour featuring Iron Maiden, Dio and Motorhead at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD during the summer of 2003 - and he recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he rewinds back to 1983 and discusses the albums released that year by the three bands on the bill - Holy Diver, Another Perfect Day and Piece of Mind, including ranking them. After a...2022-01-2043 min
Slamfest PodcastDavid Lee Roth/Sammy Hagar Concert 8/16/02The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 83 - Matt flew up to the D.C./Baltimore area to join Brad for "The Tour You've Waited For..." - Song for Song The Heavyweight Champs of Rock & Roll Tour featuring David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar during the summer of 2002. Matt and Craig join Brad on the episode to recap the festivities and the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss the last Van Halen studio album, of the original six, to feature David Lee Roth and...2022-01-131h 02
Slamfest PodcastScorpions/Deep Purple/Dio Concert 7/19/02The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 82 - Brad travels back to Kansas City to see a great triple bill with Matt and Mike. The two co-headliners were together for the first time in 20 years and they had a very special guest opening the shows. Scorpions, Deep Purple and Dio visited Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS during the summer, 2002. Matt joins Brad on the episode to recap the festivities and the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rewind back to 1984 and discuss the albu...2022-01-0658 min
Slamfest PodcastArmageddon (Def Leppard), Rock of Love (Poison) and Rattrap (Ratt) Holiday Tribute Concert - 12/17/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 80 - Brad covers seeing his last concert in real time for 2021. A holiday Tribute Show - Armageddon (Def Leppard), Rock of Love (Poison) and Rattrap (Ratt) at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 12/17/21. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him reviewing the first albums released by these three bands in the 1990's - Poison's Flesh & Blood, Ratt's Detonator and Def Leppard's Adrenalize - and he ranks them. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "...2021-12-231h 06
Slamfest PodcastTom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Brian Setzer Trio Concert 7/17/02The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 79 - Brad saw Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for the third time in four years...interestingly enough, in three different metro areas and three different venues. This time it was at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA on 7/17/02. After he goes through his brief background with the opener, The Brian Setzer Trio, he reviews the show and compares the setlists from the three Petty tours he saw in '99, '01 and '02. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, Brad discusses and rev...2021-12-1645 min
Slamfest PodcastOzzfest 2002 - Ozzy, System of a Down, Rob Zombie & BLS - 7/12/02The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 78 - "I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." Surprise! Brad moved to Baltimore! Matt and Mike flew out to visit and hit Ozzfest 2002 at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ during the summer of 2002. Mike joins Brad on the episode to recap the festivities. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they pay tribute to Zakk Wylde for pulling double duty on this Ozzfest by discussing the material he had released up until this show - Pride and Glory...2021-12-091h 13
Slamfest PodcastKid Rock Concert 3/28/02The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 77 - Brad and Matt were scheduled to see Aerosmith/The Cult on 12/13/2001 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, MO...CANCELLED! Three months later, Matt joined Brad for Kid Rock at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO on 3/28/02. After Brad goes through his background with Kid Rock and listing other artists from Detroit , he reviews the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, Brad puts Kid Rock's Devil Without a Cause up against Kid Rock's Cocky track vs. track. After a Sl...2021-12-0256 min
Slamfest PodcastSebastian Bach Concert 11/19/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 76 - Brad covers seeing another concert in real time - Sebastian Bach's 30th Anniversary of Slave to the Grind Tour finally made its way to the Harpo's Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI on 11/19/21 (after being scheduled in the Summer of 2021). He welcomes Slamfest crew members Mike and Andy to help recap the show and pay tribute to this amazing album. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds them ranking all of the songs on Slave to the Grind - first th...2021-11-251h 25
Slamfest PodcastMerry Mayhem Tour - Ozzy Osbourne/Rob Zombie Concert 12/2/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 75 - Brad drove back to his old college stomping grounds for another show...The Merry Mayhem Tour featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, IA on 12/2/01. And you guessed it, Matt and Mike joined him. After discussing the background on this tour, and why it was only 20 dates, he reviews the show. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him putting two Ozzy Osbourne studio albums up against each other - 1995's Ozzmosis and 2001's...2021-11-1845 min
Slamfest PodcastMegadeth Concert 9/28/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 74 - Matt and Mike drove down to KC from Omaha again to hit a show with Brad. This time it was a stop on Megadeth's The World Needs a Hero Tour...at the Uptown (Utown) Theatre on 9/28/01. After going through Mike's background with Megadeth, he and Brad review the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank Megadeth's 1990's studio albums, aka the Marty Friedman era, including Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings and Risk fro...2021-11-131h 17
Slamfest PodcastAerosmith/Fuel Concert 7/21/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 73 - Matt and Mike drove down to KC from Omaha to hit a show with Brad. That show was a stop on Aerosmith's Just Push Play Tour...Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS on 7/21/01. After going through Mike's background with Aerosmith and Brad's $0.02 on Fuel, they review the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank Aerosmith's 1970's studio albums minus Toys in the Attic and Rocks - the self-titled, Get Your Wings, Draw the Line and Night in...2021-11-0458 min
Slamfest PodcastTom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Jackson Browne Concert 7/17/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 72 - Brad covers seeing Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers again in concert...this time with Jackson Browne, on July 17, 2001 at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS. After discussing his background with Jackson Browne, he reviews the concert. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him looking at the two compilations Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released prior to this show - the Greatest Hits in 1993 and Anthology: Through the Years in 2000. He discusses the track listings on both and suggests some changes he...2021-10-2836 min
Slamfest PodcastKiss End of the Road Tour Concert 10/15/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 71 - Brad covers seeing another concert in real time - Kiss' End of the Road tour finally made its way to the DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, MI on 10/15/21 (after being scheduled twice - originally on 9/11/20 and rescheduled initially for 9/1/21). After recapping the show, he shares his opinion on the setlist being played on the End of the Road tour and makes some suggestions. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him discussing Kiss' recently announced Destroyer 45th Anniversary pa...2021-10-211h 01
Slamfest PodcastPaul Simon/Brian Wilson Concert 6/26/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 70 - Brad covers seeing not one, but two members of the songwriters hall of fame and the rock and roll hall of fame - Paul Simon and Brian Wilson in June, 2001 at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS. After discussing his background with Paul Simon and Brian Wilson, he reviews the concert. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him comparing the two Concert in the Park releases - Simon & Garfunkel's Concert in the Park from 1982 and Paul Simon's Concert in...2021-10-1448 min
Slamfest PodcastRockfest 2001 - Live, Buckcherry & Puddle of Mudd Concert 6/9/01The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 69 - Brad covers the first concert he saw in his new hometown...the Kansas City metro area. Brad welcomes back his brother, Matt and Slamfest member, Andy, to recap 2001's Rockfest concert, including Live, Buckcherry and Puddle of Mudd that was held at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds them discussing the albums released by Live, Buckcherry and Puddle of Mudd in 2001...and they give their two favs and one least fav from ea...2021-10-0757 min
Slamfest PodcastAlice Cooper/Ace Frehley Concert 9/25/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 68 - Brad covers seeing yet another live show in real time, but this time with his brother, Matt. Alice Cooper/Ace Frehley at the DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, MI on 9/25/21. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds Brad and Matt talking about Alice Cooper's mid to late 80's albums - Constrictor, Raise Your Fist and Yell, Trash and Hey Stoopid - and they give their two fav's and one least fav from each album. After a Slamfest Tip of...2021-09-301h 09
Slamfest PodcastHairball Concert 9/19/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 67 - Brad covers seeing another live show in real time, but this one was extra special because his 15-year old son, Reid went with him. Hairball! This time at the Huntington Events Center in Saginaw, MI...Brad and Reid review the show together. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds Brad talking about the members of Hairball and their influences and top 5 bands. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, Brad is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Sid...2021-09-231h 02
Slamfest PodcastSoul Asylum/Local H Concert 9/8/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 66 - Brad covers seeing another live show in real time. One of his top 5 bands from the 1990's, who he has never seen live, was in Grand Rapids, MI last week...Soul Asylum. He welcomes back Slamfest crew member, Craig, to dive into their backgrounds with Soul Asylum and Brad reviews through the show he saw. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds them putting together a 15 song (or 17 song in Craig's case) 'Best Of' only pulling songs from their mos...2021-09-171h 42
Slamfest PodcastKiss/Skid Row Concerts 9/6/00 & 9/12/00The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 65 - Brad covers seeing the Kiss Farewell Tour again...actually two more times - once at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI (with his in-laws) and once at the Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, MI. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him diving into Ted Nugent's 1980's discography, post Scream Dream, and ranking those four albums - Nugent, Penetrator, Little Miss Dangerous and If you Can't Lick 'Em...Lick 'Em. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he...2021-09-091h 05
Slamfest PodcastDuran Duran Concert 8/17/00The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 64 - Brad covers seeing a great 80's British pop rock band in August, 2000 at Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, MI - Duran Duran. After discussing his background with Duran Duran, he reviews the concert. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him putting Duran Duran's 1982 release, Rio, head-to-head with their 1983 release, Seven and the Ragged Tiger - he shares his favorite of the two. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he's faced with a "Which Side are you On?"...2021-09-0255 min
Slamfest PodcastLast in Line Concerts 8/22/21 (& 10/19/19)The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 63 - Brad welcomes back Slamfest crew member, Jay, to the podcast. This episode revolves around the Last in Line show Brad saw on 8/22/21 at the Token Lounge in Westland, MI and the Last in Line show Jay saw on 10/19/19 at the IDL Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. After going through their backgrounds with the band members, they review the two Last in Line studio albums - Heavy Crown from 2016 and II from 2019 and choose their favorite during the Band on the Bil...2021-08-261h 37
Slamfest PodcastIron Maiden/Queensryche/Halford Concerts 8/15/00 & 8/20/00The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 62 - Brad, Matt and Mike are back together again. This episode revolves around the Iron Maiden Brave New World Tour they saw in August, 2000 - Matt and Mike saw it at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS and Brad saw it at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI...Queensryche and Halford opened the bill. After going through Mike's background with Iron Maiden and all of their backgrounds with Queensryche and Halford, they review the shows they saw. For the...2021-08-191h 14
Slamfest Podcast2021 RocknPod Preparty Concert 8/6/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 61 - 2021 RocknPod Preparty!!!! Brad and his brother, Matt, attended the 2021 RocknPod Expo and they cover the 2021 RocknPod Preparty that took place on 8/6/21 at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN - including Rock United, Ron Keel Acoustic, Resist & Bite and a Rare Hare set. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they welcome Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell podcast to do a Song Draft. The song draft revolved around the 33 Tesla songs where Tommy Skeoch has a co-writing credit - M...2021-08-121h 49
Slamfest PodcastAC/DC & Slash's Snakepit Concerts 8/3/00 & 9/3/00The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 60 - Brad finally gets his brother, Matt and Slamfest crew member, Mike, on the same episode (see episode 52). This episode revolves around AC/DC's Stiff Upper Lip tour wsg. Slash's Snakepit. Brad and Matt saw it at The Palace of Auburn Hills, outside of Detroit, in early August, 2000 and Matt and Mike saw it at Kemper Arena in Kansas City in early September, 2000. After going through Mike's background with AC/DC and all of their backgrounds with Slash's Sna...2021-08-051h 17
Slamfest PodcastThe B-52's/Go-Go's Concert 7/7/00The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 59 - Brad covers seeing a great 80's pop double-bill in July, 2000 at Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, MI - The B-52's and The Go-Go's. After discussing his background with The Go-Go's (and their members who went solo) and The B-52's, he goes over the infamous "Party Bus" ride down to the show and reviews the concert. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him comparing The Go-Go's and The B-52s' hits and puts their greatest hits co...2021-07-2956 min
Slamfest PodcastKiss/Ted Nugent/Skid Row Concerts 5/7/00 and 5/24/00 (and 3/23/00 & 3/25/00) wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" PooniThe Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 58 - Brad found a way to get another member of the music podcasting community on the show. One of the biggest names in the music podcasting community - and a cohost of Podcast Rock City and The Growin' Up Rock podcast - Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni. This episode revolves around the 1st leg of the Kiss Farewell Tour - Sonny saw two shows in California in March of 2000 and Brad saw two shows in Michigan in May of 2000. After going through Son...2021-07-221h 32
Slamfest PodcastThe Dead Daisies Concert 7/7/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 57 - Brad saw another live show last week! He discusses seeing the supergroup, The Dead Daisies, on their short, 'Get out of the House' Tour at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him discussing his background with each member of The Dead Daisies' current lineup and going through the songs he played during his pregame. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he's faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Sid...2021-07-1557 min
Slamfest PodcastMegadeth Concert 11/7/99The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 56 - Brad discusses seeing a Megadeth for the second time in as many years...this time headlining the State Theatre in Detroit, MI on 11/7/99. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him discussing Megadeth's polarizing release from 1999, Risk. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he's faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 off of Megadeth's 6th studio album, Youthanasia, from 1994.Music in this episode by:Netherlands Symphony OrchestraM...2021-07-0945 min
Slamfest PodcastFreedom Fest 2021 - Warrant, Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy, Kix, Bulletboys and Autograph 6/26/21The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 55 - The Slamfest crew is back! We finally saw a show together and yes, we had quorom - Brad, Matt, Mike, Brad C. and Jay met up in Colorado. On the episode - Brad, Mike and Brad C. recap the weekend in Denver, CO and the Freedom Fest show they saw six days ago. They cover the pregaming festivities and review the Bulletboys, Kix, Stephen Pearcy, Slaughter and Warrant sets. To close out the episode, they are faced with a "Which...2021-07-021h 56
Slamfest PodcastIron Maiden/Clutch?/Monster Magnet Concert - 7/24/99The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 54 - While Episode 52 revolved around the reunion of a big metal band from the 1970's...this episode will revolve around the reunion of a big metal band from the 1980's...Iron Maiden. Brad and his brother were lucky enough to see the short-lived Ed Hunter Tour, which welcomed back Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith during the summer of 1999, at Pine Knob Music Theater. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds them putting Iron Maiden's eighth album, No Prayer for the D...2021-06-241h 12
Slamfest PodcastOzzfest 1999 - Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie & Slayer - 6/25/99The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 52 - While the Ozzfest 1998 concert was the origins of Slamfest, this show was the conception of Slamfest. Brad welcomes Slamfest crew member, Mike, back to the podcast to discuss the Ozzfest 1999 show they saw with Brad's brother at Pine Knob Music Theater, outside of Detroit, on 6/25/99. Specifically the sets by Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie and Slayer. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds them putting Black Sabbath's third album, Master of Reality up against their fourth album, Vol. 4 and they cho...2021-06-101h 55
Slamfest PodcastSolid Frog Concert 8/9/97 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria PodcastMusic in this episode by:Netherlands Symphony OrchestraVan HalenKissIncubusRushThe SwearFaith No MoreSpongeSolid FrogThe Presidents of the United States of AmericaBlack SabbathKissOzzy OsbourneVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail...2021-04-011h 57
Slamfest PodcastWhitesnake/Bad English Concert 4/28/90The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 4 includes Brad seeing Whitesnake again...but this time with Steve Vai on lead guitar. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds him discussing Whitesnake's underrated album, Slip of the Tongue, from 1989. After another Slamfest Tip of the Week, he tackles a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 of Bad English's self-titled debut album, from 1989.Music tracks played during this episode by:Netherlands Symphony OrchestraJourneyThe BabysWhi...2020-07-0950 min
Slamfest PodcastAC/DC/White Lion Concert 7/23/88The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 3 includes Brad's background with AC/DC and his experience traveling to see them with his brother on the Blow Up Your Video tour. The Band on the Bill Spotlight finds Brad discussing AC/DC's underrated album, Fly on the Wall, from 1985. After another Slamfest Tip of the Week, he's faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 of AC/DC's debut album, High Voltage.Music Tracks played during this episode by:Netherlands Sym...2020-07-021h 01