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Slamfest Podcast

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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.

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Judas Priest Concert - 4/28/24

May 02, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

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 ...

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

April 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

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 - ...

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

April 24, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the S...

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

April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

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 ...

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

April 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

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, t...

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

April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

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 "W...

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

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

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 en...

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

March 27, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

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 ...

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

March 21, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

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...

Bret Michaels/Cinderella Concert 7/15/10

March 14, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 196 - Back-to-back Common Ground Music Festival shows in 2010 covered on the podcast…Brad saw Bret Michaels and Cinderella on  7/15/10 - his brother flew up for the concert ahead of a Slamfest doubleheader weekend which will be covered in a couple weeks.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he pins "like" songs from Cinderella's third studio album, Heartbreak S...

Sammy Hagar & the Waboritas Concert 7/14/10

March 07, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 195 - Back to another show at the Common Ground Music Festival in 2010…Brad saw Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas on 7/14/10.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses two fav's and one least fav from Sammy Hagar's 1980's studio releases - Danger Zone, Standing Hampton, Three Lock Box, VOA and I Never Said Goodbye.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced...

Mr. Big "The Big Finish Tour" - 2/20/24 wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni

February 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 194 - Brad saw another real time show in 2024...this time he attended a Supergroup's final tour - in which they played their best selling album from top to bottom.  He saw Mr. Big on "The Big Finish" Tour at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI on 2/20/24.  Brad welcomes Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni, from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast and Podcast Rock City, ba...

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 2 - "Related Artist Output Debate" wsg. Slamfest crew members Andy and Matt

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 2 - Related artist output debate – Ozzy-related output vs. Ronnie James Dio-related output between 1980 and 1989  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Matt, to debate this topic.  Ozzy-related output in play - Live at Last, Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Speak of the Devil, Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin, Tribute, No Rest for the Wi...

Mac Saturn Concert 1/26/24 wsg. Steven Michael from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast

February 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 193 - Brad saw another real time show in 2024...this time he attended a record release party and saw the first show of this band's tour and it ended up being the only show of this band's tour.  He saw Mac Saturn at the Fillmore Detroit on 1/26/24.  Brad welcomes Steven Michael, from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast, back to the podcast to help recap the show and tal...

Buckcherry, Jackyl and Drowning Pool Concert 7/12/10

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 192 - Back to another season of the Common Ground Music Festival…the first show Brad saw at the 2010 festival was a triple bill…two of the three bands he had never seen live before.  Brad saw Buckcherry, Jackyl and Drowning Pool on opening night of the festival.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through each of these band's releases from 2010 - the s...

Scorpions/Cinderella Concert - 7/1/10

February 08, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 191 - Brad saw the Get Your Sting & Blackout Tour featuring Scorpions and Cinderella on 7/1/10 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  His brother flew up for the holiday weekend to see the show. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he rewinds back to 1988 and pins "like " songs from Scorpions' tenth studio, Savage Amusement against "like" songs from ...

W.A.S.P. Concert 3/6/10 wsg. Bill Elam from A2Z Radio

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 190 - Brad saw W.A.S.P. again at Harpo's Concert Theater with his brother on 3/6/10.  He welcomes Bill Elam, from A2Z Radio, back to the podcast to recap the show and talk about W.A.S.P.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss W.A.S.P.'s last three studio releases, Dominator, Babylon and Golgotha and rank those albums from 3 to 1.  After a Slamfest Ti...

Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 1 - "Add a Year" wsg. Slamfest crew members Craig and Matt

January 31, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 1 - Add a year on the front-end or Back-end of a three-year period to create the better four-year period of music.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Matt and Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1979-1981.  Add 1978 or 1982?  Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://s...

Shinedown/Puddle of Mudd Concert 2/5/10 wsg. Slamfest Crew Members - Andy and Mike.

January 25, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 189 - Brad was supposed to see a metal triple bill at a legendary arena but instead saw a post-grunge, hard-rock double bill tour…Shinedown/Puddle of Mudd at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI on 2/5/10.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew members, Andy and Mike, back to the podcast to help recap the show and talk about Shinedown and Puddle of Mudd.  For the Band on the Bill S...

Jump (Van Halen)/Bloodstone (Judas Priest) Tribute Concert - 1/13/24 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member - Craig

January 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 188 - Brad saw his first show of 2024...another tribute band show to kick of the year.  This time he saw Jump - America's Van Halen Experience and Bloodstone - Michigan's Judas Priest tribute - on 1/13/24 at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Craig, back to the podcast to help recap the show and talk about Van Halen.  For the Band...

Kiss Concert - 12/11/09

January 11, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 187 - Brad saw the 2nd to last show of Kiss' North American leg of the Alive 35 Tour on 12/11/09 in Council Bluffs, IA.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Kiss' Creatures of the Night Box Set - all five discs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week where he alters Kisstory and unveils a revised Creatures of the Night tracklisting, he is faced with ...

2023 Concerts Recap

January 04, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 186...Brad recaps and ranks the concerts he saw in 2023 and goes through the concerts he is planning to attend in 2024. He also previews what The Slamfest Podcast will bring in 2024. Music in this episode by: Scandal Black Sabbath Mr. Big Keel Oasis R.E.M. The Hooters Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Bryan Adams L.A. Guns Greta Van Fleet The Darkness K...

Kiss/Buckcherry Concert - Cobo Hall - 9/25/09

December 28, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 185 - Brad saw one of Kiss' final two shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI on 9/25/09 - Buckcherry opened the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Kiss' history of playing this legendary venue in the motor city.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1, 2, 3 or 4 off Kiss' first live album, Kiss ...

Skid Row Concert 9/18/09

December 21, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 184 - Brad saw Skid Row on 9/18/09 at the Small Planet in East Lansing, MI - this was the first and last time he was at this venue.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he pays tribute to Johnny Sollinger and goes through the studio albums from his era - Thickskin, Revolutions per Minute and United World Rebellion Chapters 1 & 2.  After a Slamfest Tip of the We...

Dirty Honey Concert - 12/8/23 wsg. Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock Podcast

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 183 - Brad saw another real time show...last week I was at the 20,000 seat Madison Square Garden and this week, a club with a capacity of 1,100.  He saw Dirty Honey on 12/8/23 at Elevation-Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI.  He welcomes Bill Algee, from the Ages of Rock podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show as well as the Dirty Honey show he saw o...

Kiss EOTR Tour Finale - 12/2/23 wsg. Gary Cap

December 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 182 - Brad saw the "last" Kiss show at Madison Square Garden on 12/2/23...wait a minute..."We aren't going anywhere, you'll see us in all different things, all the time, and you will see us in your dreams" - Paul Stanley 12/2/23.  He welcomes Gary Cap back to the podcast to help recap this show as well as the weekend of festivities in NYC.   For the Band on the...

AC/DC & The Answer Concert 8/16/09 wsg. Dylan Wright from the Podder than Hell Podcast

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 181 - Brad saw AC/DC's Black Ice Tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills on 8/16/09.  This bill also featured the Northern Ireland hard rock band, The Answer.  He welcomes Dylan, the keyboard player for the Podder than Hell Podcast,  to help recap this show and discuss AC/DC and The Answer.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they each create a 20-song compilation...

Cruefest 2 featuring Motley Crue, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman and Drowning Pool - 8/15/09

November 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 180 - Brad saw the first of a double-header concert weekend with his brother, Matt...Cruefest 2 featuring Motley Crue, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman and Drowning Pool at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI.  After recaping this show, he compares Motley Crue and Godsmack's careers focusing on each of their hey days.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week dis...

Judas Priest/Whitesnake Concert 8/11/09

November 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 179 - Brad saw a great double bill on 8/11/09 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO...Judas Priest & Whitesnake with Priest playing British Steel in its entirety.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew members, Brad C., Andy, Craig, Jay and Matt to the show to review the concert and recap this Slamfest weekend in the mile high city.   For the Band on the ...

Sheryl Crow Concert 7/9/09

November 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 178 - Brad saw one final bucket list artist at the 2009 Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI - Sheryl Crow on 7/9/09 - the first and only time seeing her live.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Andy, back to the podcast to recap this show and discuss the show of hers he saw during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.  They also discuss some of Sh...

Billy Squier Concert 7/8/09 wsg. Tom Gigliotti

November 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 177 - Brad saw another bucket list artist at the 2009 Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI - Billy Squier  on 7/8/09 - first and only time seeing him.  He welcomes Tom, from Shout it out Loudcast, Album Review Crew, Dorm Damage and Zeppelin Chronicles, back to the podcast to recap this show and discuss some of Billy's discography.  For the Band on the Bi...

The Darkness Concert - 10/15/23 wsg. Kevin Williams from the Inobscuria Podcast

October 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 176 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...The Darkness at St. Andrews Hall In Detroit, MI on 10/15/23, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album, Permission to Land.  He welcomes Kevin from The Inobscuria podcast to recap the show and talk about The Darkness.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss the B-sides and Bonus tracks...

3 Doors Down & Jet Concert - 7/12/09

October 19, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 175 - Brad saw 3 Doors Down and Jet on 7/12/09 at the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI.  First and only time seeing either of these big bands from the 2000's.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through 3 Doors Down's first four studio albums and pins the singles up against each other.  He then does the same thing with Jet's three studio alb...

Stone Temple Pilots - 7/7/09 wsg. Nick Jones from Pod of Thunder

October 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 174 - Brad saw Stone Temple Pilots on 7/7/09 at the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI.  He welcomes Nick Jones, from Pod of Thunder, back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about Stone Temple Pilots' discography.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they create their own "Thank You" compilation, but with 23 songs drawing from STP's first six s...

Huey Lewis & The News Concert - 7/6/09 wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni

October 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 173 - Brad saw Huey Lewis & The News on 7/6/09 at the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, MI.  He welcomes Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about some of Huey Lewis & the News' discography.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they choose between "like" songs from Huey Lewis' third album, Sports, from 1983 and their f...

Stars & Stripes Festival featuring Ratt, Night Ranger and L.A. Guns 6/28/09 wsg. Tony Musallam from Restrayned

September 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 172 - Brad saw the Stars & Stripes Festival in downtown Mt. Clemens, MI on 6/28/09.  This bill featured Ratt, Night Ranger and Dokken along with an after show party featuring L.A. Guns at The Emerald Theatre, also in Mt. Clemens, MI.  Ratt performed Out of the Cellar in its entirety at this show.  He welcomes Restrayned vocalist and guitar player, Tony Musallam...

Black Label Bash Tour featuring Black Label Society/Dope - 5/9/09

September 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 171 - Brad saw the Black Label Bash Tour featuring Black Label Society and Dope on 5/9/09 at The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI with Matt and Mike.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Mike,  to help recap this show and discuss Black Label Society.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they look at Black Label Society's fifth studio album, Hangover Music Vol VI, ...

Greta Van Fleet Concert - 9/8/23

September 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 170 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...this time a hometown gig for a band that hadn't played there since 2018 - Greta Van Fleet at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on 9/8/23.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Craig back to the podcast to recap the show and talk Greta Van Fleet.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the ten songs from Gret...

The Metal Masters Tour feat. Judas Priest, Heaven & Hell, Motorhead and Testament - 8/18/08

September 07, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 169 - Brad saw a great "metal" quadruple bill, The Metal Masters Tour featuring Judas Priest, Heaven & Hell, Motorhead and Testament on 8/18/08 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  He recaps the show and discusses some of Motorhead's early discography.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into Motorhead's 1984 compilation album, No Remor...

Poison, Dokken & Sebastian Bach Concert - 8/9/08

August 31, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 168 - Brad saw three artists, that were all at Rocklahoma 2008, on a package tour - the Live, Raw & Uncut Tour on 8/9/08.  This tour featured Poison, Dokken and Sebastian Bach and he saw them at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI. He recaps the show and discusses Dokken and Poison's discography.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into...

Zebra Concert - 7/13/08 at Rocklahoma 2008 wsg. Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell Podcast

August 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 167 - This is the last one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Zebra for the first and only time on 7/13/08.  He welcomes Steve Wright, host of the Podder than Hell Podcast, to help recap this show and discuss  Zebra.  Steve saw Zebra for the first time at the 2022 M3 Festival in Columbia, MD.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they com...

Black 'n Blue Concert - 7/12/08 at Rocklahoma 2008

August 17, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 166 - This is the third one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Black 'n Blue for the first time on 7/12/08...4/5 of the original band. He recaps the show and discusses Black 'n Blue.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his two fav's and one least fav from Black 'n Blue's 1980's output - their self-titled album, from 1984 thro...

Triumph Concert - 7/11/08 at Rocklahoma 2008

August 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 165 - This is the second one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Triumph for the first and last time together on stage, and for the first time in 20 years.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew member, Brad C.,  to help recap this show and discuss  Triumph.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they look at Triumph's 11-song compilation, Classics, fr...

Enuff z' Nuff Concert 7/10/08 at Rocklahoma 2008 wsg. Joey Cassata

August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 164 - This is the first one-band spotlight from the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival…Brad saw Enuff z' Nuff for the first time and it happend to be with original lead singer, Donnie Vie, and Chip z' Nuff together on stage for the first time in six years.  He welcomes Joey Cassata, the ZO2 drummer and host of Top 5 with Joey Cassata, to help recap this show and discuss ...

L.A. Guns Concert 7/15/23 wsg. Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks podcast

July 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 163 - Brad saw another real time show in 2023...L.A. Guns at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 7/15/23.  He welcomes Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks! podcast to recap the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss L.A. Guns' two most recent albums, Checkered Past from 2021 and Black Diamonds, from 2023 and decide which album they prefer.  After a Slam...

Rocklahoma 2008 - 7/10/08 - 7/13/08

July 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 162 - Brad attended Rocklahoma 2008 from 7/10/08 - 7/13/08, with the whole Slamfest crew, at the Pryor Creek Musical Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK.  In this non-traditional Slamfest Podcast episode, Brad welcomes Andy, Jay and Mike to help recap all four days of this festival, including these artists: House of Lords,  Enuff z' Nuff with Donnie Vie, Sebastian Ba...

Ace Frehley Concert 3/9/2008 wsg. Tom & Zeus from Shout it Out Loudcast

July 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 161 - Brad saw an Ace Frehley solo show for just the 2nd time in 14 years at The Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI on 3/9/08.  He welcomes Tom & Zeus from the Shout it out Loudcast podcast to recap the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they do an Ace Frehley/Frehley's Comet 1980's song draft including songs from the Frehley's Comet debut album from 19...

Kid Rock wsg. Peter Wolf, Rev Run and Dickey Betts Concert - 2/9/08

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 160 - Brad saw the 2nd of two hometown shows for this headliner in a new venue to him....The Rock 'n Roll Revival Tour featuring Kid Rock wsg. Peter Wolf, Rev Run and Dickey Betts 2/9/08 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he discusses the J. Geils Band's relationship with the city of Detroit along with their three live album...

Ozzfest 2007 featuring Ozzy, Lamb of God, Static-X and Lordi - 8/26/07

June 29, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 159 - Brad saw the "Free" Ozzfest featuring Ozzy, Lamb of God, Static-X and Lordi on 8/26/07 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he discusses Lordi's first five studio albums, Get Heavy through Babez for Breakfast - he gives his two fav's and one least fav and talks about the instrumentals and creative song tit...

Bryan Adams/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Concerts 6/10/23 & 6/14/23 wsg. Murph from Shout it Out Loudcast fame

June 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 158 - Brad saw another real-time show in 2023 - Bryan Adams and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts at Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, MI on 6/14/23.  He welcomes Murph, from Shout it Out Loudcast fame, to the show to help recap this tour.  Murph saw the same tour four days earlier at TD Garden in Boston, MA on 6/10/23.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they cov...

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