Slamfest Podcast

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 saw at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS on 5/27/95.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put 80's R.E.M. songs up against 90's R.E.M. songs and choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from R.E.M.'s ninth studio album, Monster, from 1994.Music in this episode by:R.E.M.Black SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 262 - This was night one of another double-header weekend in the Motor City.  A great double bill including a hard rock band from the 80's on their Lazy Days, Crazy Nights tour and a guitar icon from the 1970's on his Black Power Tour.  Brad saw Ted Nugent and Tesal on 8/2/13 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates his dream 25-song Ted Nugent setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Tesla's eighth studio album, Forever More, from 2008.Music in this episode by:TeslaTed NugentBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 261 - Brad saw his seventh real time show of 2025...and this time he saw a band live for the third time, but hadn't seen them live since 2013.  He saw Black Stone Cherry on 5/29/25 at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI.  He welcomes 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, they both create a 20-song Black Stone Cherry compilation drawing from their first seven studio albums - the self-titled through The Human Condition.  They also talk about five of Black Stone Cherry's cover songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Black Stone Cherry's eighth studio album, Screamin' At the Sky, from 2023.Music in this episode by:Black Stone CherryBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Bill Algee at the Ages of Rock Podcasthttp://www.agesofrock.com/https://www.facebook.com/agesofrockpodcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 260 - Brad saw two huge 90's bands for the first and only time - he saw Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 7/6/13.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he matches up songs from Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty's first three major label releases and chooses his favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced  with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment - side 1 from the Goo Goo Dolls' tenth studio album, Magnetic, from 2013 or Side 1 from Matchbox Twenty's 4th studio album, North, from 2012.Music in this episode by:Goo Goo DollsMatchbox TwentyCaptain & TennilleBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 259 -  Brad covers the opening night show of the 2013 Common Ground Music Festival - this time he recaps seeing two 90's bands for the first only time - he saw Barenaked Ladies and Ben Folds Five on 7/14/12.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through five of the Barenaked Ladies studio albums - Gordon, Stunt, Barenaked Ladies are Me, Grinning Streak and DeTour de Force and he gives his two fav's and one least fav from each of those albums. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Barenaked Ladies' tenth studio album, Grinning Streak, from 2013.Music in this episode by:Ben Folds FiveBarenaked LadiesBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 258 - Brad saw the remaining members of an 80's hard rock/metal band recruit two singers to help pay tribute to their legendary, fallen vocalist.  He saw Dio Disciples at Harpo's Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI on 11/10/12.  He invites Slamfest crew member, Mike to help him recap this show and talk about Ronnie James Dio's entire discography.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they are faced with 9 song matchups including Dio-era Rainbow, Dio-era Sabbath and the Dio Solo Band and they have to choose their favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - "Side 1 or 2" from Dio's sophomore solo album, The Last in Line, from 1984.Music in this episode by:DioRainbowBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

Slamfest Podcast Episode 258 - Papa Roach - The Orbit Room - 1/26/13

The 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 page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 256 - Brad saw his first Las Vegas Residency - Def Leppard's Viva! Hysteria on 3/22/13 at The Joint - the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. He welcomes Steve from the Podder than Hell podcast to help review this residency and discuss Def Leppard, in general. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the songs from Def Leppard's fourth studio album, Hysteria, from 12 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced  with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment - which of the seven singles, including the A and B-side, do you prefer from Hysteria?Music in this episode by:Def LeppardBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastVisit Steve and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

The 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 Bill Spotlight, they conduct an AC/DC 80's output draft - only rule was you had to have at least one song off of each of the five full length studio albums from the 80's.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment...Disc 1 or Disc 2 from AC/DC's second live album, AC/DC Live - 2 CD Collector's Edition, from 1992.Music in this episode by:AC/DCThe Pretty RecklessBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 254 - Brad saw The Darkness for the first time...at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit on 1/25/13 - this was also Brad's first time at The Majestic Theatre to see a show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts The Darkness member's side project albums up against each other - The Stone Gods' Silver Spoons and Broken Bones, from 2008 up against Hot Leg's Red Light Fever, from 2009 - and he chooses his favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced  with a "Which Side are you On?" - "Side 1 or 2" from The Darkness' third studio album, Hot Cakes, from 2012.Music in this episode by:The DarknessBon JoviMotorheadStone GodsHot LegBlack SabbathOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 253 - Brad saw The Tour - featuring Kiss & Motley Crue - in 2012 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI, outside of Detroit.  Originally scheduled for 9/5/12, this show took place 24 hours later on 9/6/12 due to an accident involving one of the tour's tractor trailers.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to discuss this show and Kiss and Motley Crue, in general.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put Motley Crue's first three studio albums – Too Fast For Love thru Theatre of Pain up against Kiss' releases from the same era - Creatures of the Night thru Animalize and they have to choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - "Side 1 or 2" from Kiss' third live album, Alive III, from 1993.Music in this episode by:Motley CrueKissBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The 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 private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 252 - Brad saw another one-off bill in the Detroit metro area - this time it was Operation Rock featuring Cinderella, Sebastian Bach, Enuff z' Nuff, Lynch Mob and John Corabi on 8/18/12 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he compares songs from the setlists of all the bands that performed that night.  He is then faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - "Side 1 or 2" from The Scream's debut album, Let it Scream, from 1991Music in this episode by:Lynch MobEnuff z' NuffSebastian BachSkid RowCinderellaBlack SabbathKissThe ScreamOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 251 - Brad saw his fourth real time show of 2025...and again, it was a tribute show.  He saw Slow an' Easy: The Whitesnake Experience & Under Lokken Key on 3/21/25 at the  Chateau Aeronautique Winery, Blue Skies Brewery & Mile High Distillery – Irish Hills Biergarten in Onsted, MI. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he ranks the songs on Whitesnake's 30th Anniversary of the 1987 album from 11 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment...Side 1 from Dokken's third studio album, Under Lock and Key, from 1985 or Side 1 from Dokken's fourth studio album, Back for the Attack, from 1987.Music in this episode by:DokkenWhitesnakeBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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 saw at the Qwest Center in Omaha, NE on 10/9/03.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put "like" songs up against each other from Fleetwood Mac's self-titled tenth studio album and their eleventh studio album, Rumours.  They also discuss some of Fleetwood Mac's 80's output.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Fleetwood Mac's live album, The Dance, from 1997.Music in this episode by:Fleetwood MacBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 249 - Brad saw MJ: The Musical at Cobb Hall - Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI on 2/12/25.  He welcomes Tom Gigliotti back to the podcast to this show and the Who's Bad: The Michael Jackson Experience show he saw at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, MA on 2/22/25.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Michael Jackson's core discography - Off the Wall through Dangerous and they put "like" songs from each of those albums up against eachouther.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from the best selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's Thriller, from 1982.Music in this episode by:Michael JacksonThe JacksonsBon JoviMotorheadLionel RichieMadonnaKissBlack SabbathOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Tom and Shout it Out Loudcast at:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 248 - Official Slamfest Gathering #8...Night #1 - Five of the seven Slamfest Crew members found their way to the Mile High City to see the Maiden England Tour on 8/13/12 at the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre in Englewood, CO.  The night before they saw Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis & the News at the same venue.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the songs on the 16-track Best of Joe Cocker compilation from 1992.  The Slamfest Tip of the Week finds him ranking the four new songs from Huey Lewis and the News' 1996 compilation, Time Flies...The Best of and giving some love to their "other" song on the Back to the Future Soundtrack...Back in Time.   He is then faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - "Side 1 or 2" from Huey Lewis & the News' seventh studio album, Four Chords and Several Years Ago, from 1994.Music in this episode by:Huey Lewis & The NewsJoe CockerBryan AdamsBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The 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 Hagar-related output in play - Standing Hampton, Three Lock Box, H.S.A.S., VOA, 5150, I Never Said Goodbye, OU812 and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 247 -  Brad covers the Saturday night show of the 2012 Common Ground Music Festival - this time he recaps a big band from the 2000's that he saw for the first and only time - he saw Three Days Grace on 7/14/12.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Three Days Grace's first four studio albums - the self-titled through Transit of Venus - and chooses four tracks from each to include on a compilation if it were released in 2013. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Three Days Grace's fourth studio album, Transit of Venus, from 2012.Music in this episode by:Three Days GraceBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 246 - Official Slamfest Gathering #8...Five of the seven Slamfest Crew members found their way to the Mile High City to see the Maiden England Tour on 8/13/12 at the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre in Englewood, CO.  Brad welcomes Slamfest Crew Members Andy, Brad C and Craig back to recap this show and discuss Iron Maiden.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through and rank the songs off Iron Maiden's 7th studio album, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, including the Can I Play with Madness B-side, Black Bart Blues, 9 to 1.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment - "Side 1 or 2" from Iron Maiden's Maiden England VHS release, from 1989.Music in this episode by:Iron MaidenBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 245 - Brad attended his first show at Detroit's Rockin' on the Riverfront Festival on 7/27/12...he saw Ace Frehley for the second time in just over a year. He welcomes Shout it out Loudcast Hall of Famer and uber Kiss fan, Gary Cap, back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about Ace Frehley.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Ace Frehley's 12 songwriting/lead vocal contributions to Kiss' discography (not including Shock Me or Rocket Ride) and rank them from 12 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Frehley's Comet's sophomore studio album, Second Sighting, from 1988.Music in this episode by:Ace FrehleyFrehley's CometKissBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 13 - 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 Andy and Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1986-1988.  Add 1985 or 1989? Music in this episode by:Tenacious DKissScorpionsAerosmith

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 242 -  Brad covers another night of the 2012 Common Ground Music Festival - this time he recaps two artists from the 70's that he saw for the first and only time.  He saw Joe Walsh and Foghat on 7/10/12.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the tracks on Joe Walsh's 1997 compilation, Little Did He know, and chooses six Joe Walsh solo songs to replace the James Gang/Barnstorm songs on the compilation. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Foghat's first live album, Foghat Live, from 1977.Music in this episode by:FoghatJoe WalshThe James GangBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 243 - Brad saw his second real time show of 2025...and again, it was a tribute show.  He saw the Kings of Queen: Tribute to Queen on 2/1/25 at the Palladium - Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN with his daughter, Elsa.  He welcomes his daughter back to the podcast to recap this show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts songs from Queens Greatest Hits Vol. 1 up against songs from their Greatest Hits Vol. 2 and chooses his favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment...he puts the five singles, Side A & B, from Queen's 8th studio album, The Game, up against each other and chooses his favorite.Music in this episode by:QueenVanilla IceBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyShout it out Loudcast ARC clips from Episode 22 and 23.  Visit Shout it out Loudcast at: www.shoutitoutloudcast.comVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 242 -  Brad again covers the first night of the 2012 Common Ground Music Festival - this time he recaps the band he saw on the 2nd stage.  He saw Candlebox for the first and only time on 7/9/12.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Candlebox's first three studio albums, the self-titled through Happy Pills, and pins the four singles from each up against each other. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Candlebox's fifth studio album, Love Stories and Other Musings, from 2012.Music in this episode by:CandleboxBon JoviMotorheadNeverlandBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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 Lawrence, KS on 12/10/24.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put songs from Black Sabbath's first four studio albums up against songs from Led Zeppelin's first four studio albums and choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or 2 from Led Zeppelin's sophomore studio album, Led Zeppelin II, from 1969.Music in this episode by:Iron MaidenLed ZeppelinBlack SabbathBon JoviMotorheadKissOzzyShout it out Loudcast ARC clips from Episode 22 and 23.  Visit Shout it out Loudcast at: www.shoutitoutloudcast.comVisit 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

The 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 albums.  A Slamfest Tip of the Week tasks them with coming up with their own 18-song M.S.G. setlists from this 2012 reunion tour.  Finally, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or 2 from Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock album, from 2011.Music in this episode by:M.S.G.Bon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissMichael SchenkerOzzyShout it out Loudcast ARC clips from Episode 22 and 23.  Visit Shout it out Loudcast at: www.shoutitoutloudcast.comVisit 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.comVisit Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria Podcast at:https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuria

The 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 239 -  Brad covers the first show he saw at the 2012 Common Ground Music Festival - He saw two bands for the very first time - he saw Bush and Pop Evil on 7/9/12.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews Bush's 2023 compilation, Loaded: The Greatest Hits - 1994 - 2023 and creates his own compilation by removing and adding songs from Bush's entire discography.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Pop Evil's sophomore album, War of Angels, from 2011.Music in this episode by:Pop EvilBushBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 238...Brad recaps and ranks the concerts he saw in 2024 and goes through the concerts he is planning to attend in 2025. He also previews what The Slamfest Podcast will bring in 2025.Music in this episode by:Judas PriestVan HalenMac SaturnMr. BigBlack SabbathThe BeatlesThe Rolling StonesThe BitesPushPat BenatarLoverboyCollective SoulThe StrutsThe Smashing PumpkinsGreen DayDirty HoneyIron MaidenCreedOzzy 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.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 236 - It's the end of the 4th quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to the mid-90's and discusses a huge stadium tour by two piano playing heavy weights. The Face 2 Face Tour featuring Elton John and Billy Joel at Cyclone Stadium in Ames, IA on 8/13/94.  He welcomes Tom from Shout it Out Loudcast, Album Review Crew, Dorm Damage and the Zeppelin Chronicles to recap this tour and talk about Elton John.  Tom saw the first of two nights of this tour on 7/17/94 at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, MA.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Elton John's Greatest Hits and Greatest Hits Volume 2 - they put songs on side 1 up against songs on side 2 from each compilation and choose their favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Elton John's compilation, Greatest Hits 1976-1986, from 1992.Music in this episode by:Elton JohnBilly JoelKissBlack SabbathOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Tom and Shout it Out Loudcast at:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 236 - Brad saw Y&T for the first time, on the 30th Anniversary of Black Tiger Tour, at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 3/9/12.  He welcomes mega-Y&T fan, Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni, back to the podcast to discuss this show and Y&T in general. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they dive into Y&T's first two compilation albums, The Best of '80 - '85, from 1990 and The Ultimate Collection, from 2001.  They choose which one they would recommend to someone who had never heard Y&T.  In addition, they come up with their own 17-song compilation they wish would've come out in 2001.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?", Side 1 or Side 2 from Y&T's third studio album, Earthshaker, from 1981.Music in this episode by:Y&TBon JoviMotorheadAC/DCBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni at Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City:https://growinuprock.com/https://www.facebook.com/growinuprock

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 235 - Another triple bill…this was Brad's 2nd time seeing the headlining act, his 8th and final time seeing the middle band and his first time seeing the opener.  Brad saw the Rock of Ages Tour featuring Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 7/7/12.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into Def Leppard's first compilation, Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980-1995) and changes it to a 20-song compilation.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", Side 1 or Side 2 from Def Leppard's tenth studio album, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge, from 2008.Music in this episode by:Lita FordPoisonDef LeppardMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 234 - The first of two shows in three days.  Brad saw Lynch Mob and Bang Tango at Planet Live Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 3/1/12.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he took some inspiration from an e-mail he sent re: Shout it out Loudcast's ARC episode 22 - Dokken Back for the Attack...he created a 13-track compilation of Dokken, Lynch Mob and Solo Don Dokken post 1987.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 from Lynch Mob's debut studio album, Wicked Sensation from 1990 or Side 1 from Lynch Mob's self-titled sophomore album, from 1992.Music in this episode by:Bang TangoLynch MobBon JoviMotorheadDokkenBlack SabbathKissOzzyShout it out Loudcast ARC clips from Episode 22 and 23.  Visit Shout it out Loudcast at: www.shoutitoutloudcast.comVisit 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

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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 233 - Brad saw his 16th show of 2024...the Are You Ready Tour featuring Creed, 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/19/24 - he recaps the show.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Creed's four studio albums, My Own Prison through Full Circle, and pins the singles up against each other.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from 3 Doors Down's Greatest Hits, from 2012.Music in this episode by:Mammoth WVH3 Doors DownCreedBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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 of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from Black Label Society's eighth studio album, Order of the Black, from 2010.Music in this episode by:Thin LizzyBlack Label SocietyJudas PriestBon JoviMotorheadMichigan J. FrogBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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 songs from the DLR-era and they rank Van Halen's twelve instrumentals, minus Eruption from the self-titled debut and Baluchitherium from Balance.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from Van Halen's twelfth studio album, A Different Kind of Truth, from 2012.Music in this episode by:Van HalenBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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 from 8 to 1  They also talk about all the "easter eggs" on the Somewhere in Time front and back covers.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Iron Maiden's seventeenth  studio album, Senjutsu, from 2021.Music in this episode by:Iron MaidenBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Steve, BC and Dylan and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 229 - Brad saw Sebastian Bach and Maxine on 2/4/12 at The Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI and he recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews Sebastian Bach's most recent solo album, Child Within the Man, from 2024 and ranks the songs from 11 to 1.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from a revised track listing of Sebastian Bach's debut studio album, Bring 'Em Bach Alive!, from 1999.Music in this episode by:Sebastian BachBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissThe Last Hard MenOzzyVisit 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

The 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 228 - Brad saw Kid Rock and Sammy Hagar on 8/12/11 at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI and he recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into one of Sammy Hagar's supergroup's material...Chickenfoot.  "Like songs" vs. "like songs" from Chickenfoot's self-titled debut studio, from 2009 and their sophomore effort titled, III, from 2011.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from Kid Rock's eighth studio album, Born Free, from 2010.Music in this episode by:Sammy HagarKid RockBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 227 - Brad saw Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger on 7/31/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI and he recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dissects Journey's compilation album from 2001, The Essential Journey, and puts songs from Side 1 (Greatest Hits Vol 1) up against songs from Side 2 (Greatest Hits Vol 2) and also discusses highlights from Arnel Pineda's first two studio albums with Journey, Revelation, from 2008 and Eclipse from 2011.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from Foreigner's third studio album, Head Games, from 1979.Music in this episode by:ForeignerNight RangerJourneyBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 226 - Brad saw a 2000's Hard Rock band for the 2nd and final time at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, MI - he recaps the Hinder and My Darkest Days show he saw on 7/29/11.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates a sixteen (seventeen with a bonus track) "best of" comprising of songs from Hinders' first four studio albums, Extreme Behavior, from 2005, through Welcome to the Freakshow, from 2012.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment, which section of Hinder's Put that Record On lyric video does he prefer?Music in this episode by:My Darkest DaysHinderBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 225 - Brad's 14th show of 2024...this time he was back at the Machine Shop in Flint MI - he saw Dirty Honey on 9/24/24.  He also reviews the Dirty Honey show he saw on 5/16/24 at the same venue. He covers the tour dates that make up the entire Can't Find the Brakes Tour.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates setlists for the upcoming shows at the Whisky a Go Go and The Troubadour in November.   After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?, side 1 or side 2 from Dirty Honey's self-titled EP, from 2019.Music in this episode by:Dirty HoneyBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The 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

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 - Brad C. saw this tour on 8/23/85 at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Dio's first two studio albums, Holy Diver, from 1983 and The Last in Line from 1984 and put "like" songs up against each other.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Dio's first live album, Intermission, from 1986.Music in this episode by:DioRainbowBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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.comVisit Zeus and Shout it Out Loudcast:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 223 - Brad's 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 faced with a "Which Side are you On?", side 1 or side 2 from Rob Zombie's fourth solo studio album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, from 2010.Music in this episode by:SlayerRob ZombieBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 222 - Brad's 13th show of 2024...this time he was in a baseball stadium and of the two main bands  on the bill, he was seeing one of them for the first time.  He saw The Saviors Tour featuring Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI on 9/3/24. He covers his background with The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid and recaps the show including the incident that happened during Green Day's set.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he debates which band was bigger in the 1990's - Green Day or The Smashing Pumpkins?  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment, which Green Day album from 2012 does he prefer - Uno, Dos or Tre?Music in this episode by:RancidThe Smashing PumpkinsGreen DayBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 221 -  Brad covers the last show he saw at the 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show - Tonic for the first and only time on 7/16/11.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he matches up singles/hits from Tonics first four studio albums, Lemon Parade, Sugar, Head on Straight and the self-titled and chooses his favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Tonic's compilation, A Casual Affair: The Best of Tonic, from 2009.Music in this episode by:TonicBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit 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