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Ep 237Concert Regret - Face 2 Face Tour featuring Elton John/Billy Joel - 8/13/94 wsg. Tom Gigliotti

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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 : [email protected] Tom and Shout it Out Loudcast at:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

Dec 26, 20241h 21m

Ep 236Y&T - 30th Anniversary of Black Tiger Tour - 3/9/12 wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni

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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 : [email protected] Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni at Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City:https://growinuprock.com/https://www.facebook.com/growinuprock

Dec 20, 20241h 16m

Ep 235Rock of Ages Tour featuring Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford - 7/7/12

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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 : [email protected]

Dec 13, 202457 min

Ep 234Lynch Mob/Bang Tango Concert - 3/1/12

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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 : [email protected]

Dec 5, 202444 min

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 11 Hard Rock/Metal Mascots wsg. Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C.

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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 : [email protected]

Dec 4, 202433 min

Ep 233Are You Ready Tour featuring Creed, 3 Doors Down & Mammoth WVH Concert - 11/19/24

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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 : [email protected]

Nov 28, 20241h 0m

Ep 232Mayhem/Keep of Kalessin concert 11/12/11 & Judas Priest, Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy concert - 11/13/11

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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 : [email protected]

Nov 22, 20241h 5m

Ep 231Van Halen/Kool & the Gang Concert - 2/20/12 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and Craig

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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 : [email protected]

Nov 14, 20241h 22m

Ep 230The Future Past Tour featuring Iron Maiden - 11/1/24 - wsg. Steve, BC and Dylan from the Podder Than Hell Podcast

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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 : [email protected] Steve, BC and Dylan and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

Nov 7, 20241h 39m

Ep 229Sebastian Bach/Maxine Concert 2/4/12

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 31, 202440 min

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 10 Cover Songs - 1975 - 1979 wsg. Slamfest Crew members Craig and Mike

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 30, 202432 min

Ep 228Kid Rock/Sammy Hagar Concert - 8/12/11

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 24, 202458 min

Ep 227Journey, Foreigner & Night Ranger Concert - 7/31/11

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 17, 202457 min

Ep 226Hinder/My Darkest Days Concert 7/29/11

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 10, 202457 min

Ep 225Dirty Honey Concerts - 5/16/24 and 9/24/24

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 3, 202445 min

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 9 - Anniversary Song Matchups from 1974, 1984 and 1994 wsg. Slamfest Crew member Craig

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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 : [email protected]

Oct 2, 202437 min

Ep 224Concert Regret - Dio Sacred Heart Tour - 10/14/85 wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and Brad C.

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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 : [email protected]

Sep 26, 20241h 15m

Ep 223Hell on Earth Tour - Rob Zombie & Slayer - 7/22/11 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and Mike

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The 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 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 : [email protected]

Sep 19, 20241h 10m

Ep 222The Saviors Tour featuring Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid - 9/4/24

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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 : [email protected]

Sep 12, 20241h 1m

Ep 221Tonic Concert 7/16/11

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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 : [email protected]

Sep 6, 202447 min

Ep 220Theory of a Deadman/Black Stone Cherry Concert 7/15/11

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 220 - Back to another 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show. Brad saw Theory of a Deadman for the very first time and Black Stone Cherry for the 2nd and last time on 7/15/11. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates a 15-song compilation album consisting of songs from Theory of a Deadman's first four studio albums - the Self-titled through The Truth Is.... After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment, which single from Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea do you like best, White Trash Millionaire, Blame it on the Boom Boom, In My Blood and Like I Roll?Music in this episode by:Theory of a DeadmanBlack 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 : [email protected]

Aug 29, 202451 min

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 8 - Mt. Rushmore of Live Albums

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The 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 : [email protected]

Aug 28, 202431 min

Ep 219The Struts Concert 8/9/24

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 219 - The 3rd of three shows for Brad over a week's time...this time he saw The Struts for the first time - at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI on 8/9/24. He covers his background with The Struts and recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates a 17-song compilation album consisting of songs from The Struts four studio albums - Everybody Wants through Pretty Vicious. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from The Struts EP, Have You Heard, from 2015.Music in this episode by:The StrutsBon 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 : [email protected]

Aug 22, 202449 min

Ep 218Collective Soul Concert 8/6/24

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 218 - The 2nd of three shows for Brad over a week's time...this time he saw Collective Soul on their 30th Anniversary Tour - at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI on 8/6/24. Having already covered Collective Soul on the podcast, he recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through his two fav's and one least fav from Collective Soul's last six studio albums - Afterwards through Here to Eternity. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Collective Soul's 12th studio album, Here to Eternity, from 2024.Music in this episode by:Collective SoulBon 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 : [email protected]

Aug 15, 202454 min

Ep 217Best of All Worlds Tour featuring Sammy Hagar/Loverboy - 8/2/24 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Andy.

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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 the podcast, in person, and they each create their own 25-song setlist if an EVH tribute concert/tour would've happened. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Loverboy's compilation, Big Ones, from 1989.Music in this episode by:LoverboyVan HalenBon JoviMotorheadBruce Springsteen & the E Street BandBlack 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 : [email protected]

Aug 8, 20241h 26m

Ep 216Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert - 7/14/11

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 216 - Back to another 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show. Brad saw Lynyrd Skynyrd for the very first time on 7/14/11. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he looks at Lynyrd Skynyrd's compilation, The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd, from 1998 and puts songs from Disc 1 up against songs from Disc 2. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1, 2, 3 or 4 from Lynyrd Skynyrd's first live album, One More from the Road, from 1976.Music in this episode by:Lynyrd SkynyrdBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissBob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandOzzyVisit 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 : [email protected]

Aug 1, 202440 min

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 7 - 1984 Albums Pick 'em wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and JJ

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The 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 : [email protected]

Jul 31, 202425 min

Ep 215Rick Springfield/Burton Cummings Concert 7/12/11 wsg. Shout it out Loudcast Hall of Famer, Murph

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 215 - Back to another Common Ground Music Festival in 2011 - the 12th year of this festival. Brad saw Rick Springfield/Burton Cummings and Johnathon Tyler & The Northern Lights on 7/12/11. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he looks at Rick Springfield's 12-song Greatest Hits from 1989 and instead creates a 20-song compilation. For the Slamfest Tip of the Week, he welcomes Shout it out Loudcast Hall of Famer, Murph, to review the Richard Marx/Rick Springfield acoustic show he saw on 6/22/24 in Boston. To close out the episode, Brad is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from The Guess Who's compilation, The Best of the Guess Who, from 1971.Music in this episode by:Burton CummingsThe Guess WhoJohnathon Tyler & The Northern LightsRick SpringfieldBon 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 : [email protected]

Jul 25, 20241h 14m

Ep 214Funtastic Tour 2024 featuring Pat Benatar/Neil Giraldo - 7/16/2024

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 214 - Brad saw his 9th real-time show of 2024 - and it was a huge 80's artist that he saw for the very first time. He saw the Funtastic 2024 Tour featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills, MI on 7/16/24. He goes through his background with Pat Benatar and recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Pat Benatar's Best Shots compilation and creates a 20-song Pat Benatar Deep Cut collection. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Pat Benatar's compilation, Best Shots, from 1989.Music in this episode by:Pat BenatarBon 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 : [email protected]

Jul 19, 20241h 16m

Ep 213Ace Frehley Concert 7/1/11

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 213 - Brad saw Ace Frehley solo for the third time on 7/1/11 at the Stars & Stripes Festival in Downtown Mt. Clemens, MI. He had seen him previously on 11/2/94 and 3/9/08. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews Ace Frehley's most recent solo album, 10,000 Volts, 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 Ace's third solo album, Anomaly, from 2009.Music in this episode by:KissAce FrehleyThomas DolbyJesus JonesVertical HorizonNeverlandSalivaBlack 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 : [email protected]

Jul 11, 202452 min

Ep 212The Glam-a-geddon Tour - Motley Crue, Poison and N.Y. Dolls - 6/29/11 wsg. Steve Wright from Podder than Hell

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 212 - Brad saw the Glam-a Geddon Tour featuring Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls on 6/29/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI. He welcomes Steve from the Podder than Hell podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Motley Crue. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the 13 tracks from Motley Crue's 9th studio album, Saints of Los Angeles, from 2008. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Motley Crue's self-titled 6th studio album, from 1994.Music in this episode by:PoisonMotley CrueNew York DollsBon JoviMotorheadWeird Al YankovicXYZBlack 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 : [email protected] Steve and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

Jul 4, 20241h 18m

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 6 - Songs Named After Bands wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and Mike

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The 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 : [email protected]

Jul 3, 202427 min

Ep 211Concert Regret - Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour 2/19/95 wsg. Zeus from Shout it Out Loudcast

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 211 - 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 a reunion tour by a huge 1970's rock band. He regrets not seeing the Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA on 2/19/95. Brad welcomes Zeus, from Shout it Out Loudcast, back to the podcast to help recap this tour - Zeus saw one of the six straight shows at the Great Woods Center in Mansfield, MA in early August, 1994. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through the first two Eagles Greatest Hits albums and put "like charting" 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 The Eagles live reunion album, Hell Freezes Over, from 1994.Music in this episode by:EaglesBon JoviMotorheadKissBlack 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 : [email protected] Zeus and Shout it Out Loudcast:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

Jun 27, 20241h 11m

Ep 210U2 360 Tour - 6/26/11 wsg. Shout it Out Loudcast Hall of Famer, Murph

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 210 - Brad saw another huge band from the 80's for the first time in 2011. U2's 360 Tour was supposed to hit Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI on 6/30/10, but was postponed a year due to Bono's back injury. The show was rescheduled for 6/26/11 with opener Florence and The Machine. He welcomes Shout it out Loudcast Hall of Famer, Murph, back to the show to help recap this concert and discuss U2. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they compare songs from U2's Best of 1980-1990 to songs from their Best of 1990-2000. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment. U2 appeared on Late Night with Davide Letterman for an entire week in early March, 2009 - they played five songs from their new album, No Line on the Horizon. Out of those five songs, they choose which song is their favorite.Music in this episode by:U2Black 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: [email protected] Murph on various episodes of the Shout it Out Loudcast and Zeppelin Chronicles at:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

Jun 20, 20241h 34m

Ep 209Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Concert 4/2/11 wsg. Tom Gigliotti from Shout it Out Loudcast

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 209 - Brad saw a Michigan legend for the time on 4/2/11 - he saw Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. He welcomes Tom Gigliotti from Shout it Out Loudcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's first two Greatest Hits albums 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, 2, 3 or 4 from Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's first live album, Live Bullet, from 1976.Music in this episode by:Bob SegerBob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandKid RockKissBlack 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 : [email protected] Tom Gigliotti and Shout it Out Loudcast:https://www.shoutitoutloudcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/ShoutItOutLoudcast

Jun 14, 20241h 19m

Ep 208Plush/The Bites Concert 5/31/24 wsg. Jordan, Jono, Zack and Mark from The Bites

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 208 - Brad saw his 8th real-time show of 2024 - and it was two bands he saw for the first time. He saw Plush and The Bites at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 5/31/24. He goes through his backgrounds with these bands and recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he ranks the 11 songs on their debut album, Squeeze, from 2023. He also had the opportunity to talk to Jordan, Jono, Zack and Mark about their personal and professional concert histories. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Plush's EP, Find the Beautiful, from 2024.Music in this episode by:The BitesPlushBon 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 : [email protected] The Bites at:https://www.facebook.com/TheBitesBandhttps://www.instagram.com/thebitesofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@jordantylerbiteshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcvqC3JJM9LHr4b13TE1mghttps://earache.com/collections/the-bites

Jun 7, 20241h 25m

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep 5 - Nod to Ballad Tapes - Ballads/Power Ballads from 1980-1984 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Craig and Matt

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The 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 Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : [email protected]

Jun 5, 202425 min

Ep 207Great White/Bang Tango Concert 3/26/11 wsg. BB from the Podder than Hell Podcast

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The 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 go through XYZ's first two studio albums, the self-titled from 1989 and Hungry from 1991, 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 Great White's fifth studio album, Hooked, from 1991.Music in this episode by:Great WhiteXYZBang TangoScrapyardBon 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 : [email protected] BB and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

May 30, 20241h 33m

Ep 206Slaughter Concert - 3/4/11 wsg. BC from the Podder than Hell Podcast

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The 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 create their own 13-track studio album consisting of songs from these albums. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Slaughter's sophomore studio album, The Wild Life, from 1992.Music in this episode by:SlaughterBon 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 : [email protected] BC and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

May 23, 20241h 8m

Ep 205Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown - 5/11/24

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 205 - Brad saw his sixth real time show in 2024...again, it was in another state. He saw the Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown on 5/11/24 at Live! Casino - Hotel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA and he recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he compares the songs from each band's setlist. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1, 2, 3 or 4 off his alternative Red Album Collection and Side 1, 2, 3 or 4 off his alternative Blue Album Collection.Music in this episode by:The BeatlesThe Rolling StonesBon JoviMotorheadKeelBlack 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 : [email protected]

May 16, 202451 min

Ep 204Eddie Money Concert - 2/27/11 wsg. Slamfest crew member Andy

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The 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. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Eddie Money's Greatest Hits - The Sound of Money, from 1989.Music in this episode by:Eddie MoneyMorris Day & The TimeBlack 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 : [email protected]

May 9, 20241h 6m

Ep 203Judas Priest Concert - 4/28/24

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 203 - Brad saw his fifth real time show in 2024...but this time it was in another state...road trip! He saw Judas Priest's Invincible Shield Tour on 4/28/24 at the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis, IN and he recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his two favs and one least fav from Judas Priest's 1980's output...British Steel through Ram it Down. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or 2 from Judas Priest's nineteenth studio album, Invincible Shield, from 2024.Music in this episode by:Judas PriestBon 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 : [email protected]

May 2, 202454 min

Ep 202Ozzy Osbourne/Slash featuring Myles Kennedy Concert 2/12/11 wsg. Slamfest Crew member Mike

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The 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 are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from Ozzy's eleventh studio album, Scream, from 2010.Music in this episode by:Velvet RevolverSlash's SnakepitOzzy OsbourneBon JoviMotorheadSlashBlack SabbathKissVisit 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 : [email protected]

Apr 25, 20241h 16m

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 4 - Underrated Album - AC/DC - Flick of the Switch wsg. Slamfest crew members Brad C., Craig and Matt

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The 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://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : [email protected]

Apr 24, 202429 min

Ep 201The Cult Concert - 11/17/10 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria Podcast

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The 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 albums - Spiritwalker through the self-titled. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 from The Cult's third studio album, Electric, from 1987 or Side 1 from The Cult's fourth studio album, Sonic Temple, from 1989.Music in this episode by:The CultSoul AsylumBlack 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 : [email protected] Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria Podcast at:https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuria

Apr 18, 20241h 8m

Ep 200Concert Regret - Van Halen 1984 Tour - 6/24/84 - wsg. Slamfest Crew members Andy and Brad C.

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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, they go through Van Halen's first six studio albums - Van Halen I through 1984 - and rank them from 6 to 1. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment - which single, Side A and Side B, from 1984 do you prefer - Jump/House of Pain, I'll Wait/Girl Gone Bad, Panama/Drop Dead Legs or Hot for Teacher/Little Dreamer.Music in this episode by:Van HalenBlack 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 : [email protected]

Apr 11, 20241h 28m

Ep 199Kiss - Hottest Show on Earth Tour - 9/11/10

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 199 - Brad saw Kiss' Hottest Show on Earth Tour on 9/11/10 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews the songs off of Jigoku-Retsuden/Kiss Best-Kissology/Kiss Klassics from 2008 - the re-records that were included in the Sonic Boom Digi-pack in 2009. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from Kiss' nineteenth studio album, Sonic Boom, from 2009.Music in this episode by:KissBlack 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 : [email protected]

Apr 4, 20241h 1m

Ep 198Alice Cooper/Tesla - 7/16/10 & Iron Maiden/Dream Theater - 7/17/10 Concerts

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The 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 the 1970's and their five favorite Iron Maiden songs from the 2000's. 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 live EP, Maiden Japan, from 1981.Music in this episode by:Alice CooperTeslaIron MaidenBlack 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 : [email protected]

Mar 28, 20241h 20m

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 3 - Big 4 of...Grunge wsg. Slamfest crew members Jay and Mike

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The 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 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 : [email protected]

Mar 27, 202426 min

Ep 197Nativity in Black (Black Sabbath Tribute), Devil's Child (Judas Priest Tribute) and The Kiss Experience (Kiss Tribute) Concert - 3/16/24

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 197 - Brad saw another real time show in 2024...another tribute show, but this time a tribute to three legacy bands that all got the starts in the 1970’s. He saw Nativity in Black - An Evening of Black Sabbath, Devil's Child - the music of Judas Priest and The Kiss Experience on 3/16/24 at the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield, MI and recaps the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts these bands' setlists up against each other. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he isfaced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 2 from Black Sabbath's sophomore album, Paranoid, from 1971 vs. Side 2 from Black Sabbath's third studio album, Master of Reality, from 1971.Music in this episode by:KissJudas PriestBlack SabbathBon 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/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : [email protected]

Mar 21, 202458 min