Slamfest Podcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 295 - This was Brad's second time seeing this big band from the early 90's and his first and only time seeing a show in this venue. He saw Extreme perform their biggest album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, in its entirety at the Firekeeper's Casino in Battle Creek, MI on 1/31/15.  He welcomes Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni to recap this show and talk about Extreme.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the songs from Extreme's sophomore studio album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, from 13 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1, 2  or 3 from from Extreme's third studio album, III Sides to Every Story, from 1992. Music in this episode by:ExtremeBon JoviMotorheadSkid RowBlack 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 294 - Brad stuck with tradition and saw a tribute band as his first show of 2026.  It was a band he had seen two years ago but this time it was in a new local venue for him.  He saw Jump: America's Van Halen Experience on 1/15/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI and he welcomes back Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to discuss this show and Van Halen.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go back and recap the six original DLR-era Van Halen Tours including tour dates and setlists and they choose their favorite setlist.  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 sophomore studio album, Van Halen II, from 1979.Music in this episode by:AC/DCVan HalenBee GeesBlack SabbathLiquid Charlie - GuitaristKissOzzyVisit 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 22 - 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 member Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1974-1976.  Add 1973 or 1977? 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 293 - This was Brad's first time seeing a concert in the legendary Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI.  He saw Judas Priest & Steel Panther at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on 10/19/14.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Mike, to recap this show and talk about Judas Priest.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest's 9th studio album, Defenders of the Faith (Brad mistakenly called it the 40th anniversary).  They rank the tracks from 11 to 1 (including the bonus track, Turn On Your Light).  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Judas Priest's 17th studio album, Redeemer of Souls, from 2014. Music in this episode by:Steel PantherJudas 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 : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 292 - This was Brad's third time seeing this southern hard rock band...but this time it was in a headlining slot.  He saw Jackyl at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 11/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Jackyl's first seven studio albums, minus Stayin' Alive, and chooses his 2 favorite and 1 least favorite song.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Jackyl's live album 10 Live!, from 2014. Music in this episode by:JackylBon JoviMotorheadKenny RogersBlack 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 291 - This was night two of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City for Brad and his brother.  Another great double-bill featuring Kiss and Def Leppard at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he compares Kiss' and Def Leppard's setlists and the “hits” played.  In addition, he discusses the actual “music” included on the recently released Dressed to Kill Box Set?  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Kiss' 20th studio album, Monster, from 2012. Music in this episode by:Def LeppardKissBon 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 : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 290...Brad recaps and ranks the concerts he saw in 2025 and goes through the concerts he is planning to attend in 2026. He also previews what The Slamfest Podcast will bring in 2026.Music in this episode by:Black SabbathQueenMichael JacksonWhitesnakeAC/DCBlack Stone CherryDef LeppardCinderellaDorothyNeil DiamondKissRattMac SaturnVisit 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 289 - 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 50% of a huge 70's hard rock band - Page/Plant's No Quarter Tour from 1995, specifically the show on 10/15/95 at The Palace  of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI.  He welcomes Tom Gigliotti from the Shout it Out Loudcast back to the podcast to recap this tour and talk about Led Zeppelin.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put songs from the Led Zeppelin Remasters up against each other and song that were on The Box Set that weren’t on The Remasters up against each other and choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from Page/Plant's first live album, No Quarter, from 1994.Music in this episode by:Danko JonesLed ZeppelinBlack 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 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 288 - Brad saw a comeback of sorts for a local Michigan band in an intimate venue.  He saw Mac Saturn for the third time on 11/10/25 at The Stache in Grand Rapids, MI - of the 16 songs they played, 9 were new songs.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he discusses the 9 new songs they played and then he welcomes Mike, Carson, Ian and Angi (unfortunately, Nick was ill and couldn't join the fun) from Mac Saturn to the show and they share 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 Side 2 from Mac Saturn's first full length studio album, Hard to Sell, from 2024.Music in this episode by:Mac SaturnBlack 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.comPlease check out Mac Saturn online at https://www.macsaturn.com/ and at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581103694136

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 287 - Brad wraps up his coverage of Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas with add-on Segments to Ep. 284 revolving around the non-makeup-era of Kiss.  He welcomes Gary Cap & Jeff Trott back to the podcast to go through a Kiss-related Band on the Bill Spotlight - 13 Favorite and 13 Least Favorite non-makeup Kiss songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are aced with a Which Side are You On - side 1 or side 2 from Kiss' fourteenth studio album, Crazy Nights, from 1987.Music in this episode by:KissTrixterBlack 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.com

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes.Episode 21 - Mt. Rushmore - Debut Albums - All Genres - wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, 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 286 - While he's already covered the Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas event, he focused mostly on 11/15/25.  This episode will focus specifically on the events of 11/16/25 - including seeing the Bruce Kulick Band.  For the band on the bill spotlight, he ranks the 20 Kiss songs Bruce Kulick had a hand in writing.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Bruce Kulick's third studio album, BK3, from 2010.Music in this episode by:KissBlack SabbathBruce KulickOzzyVisit 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 285 - While he's already covered the Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas event, he focused mostly on 11/15/25.  This episode will focus specifically on the events of 11/14/25 - including seeing Pearcy/DeMartini.  For the band on the bill spotlight, he creates his dream 25-song Ratt setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Ratt's fifth studio album, Detonator, from 1990.Music in this episode by:RattBon 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 284 - Brad attended his first Kiss Kruise...Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas.  The three-day event took place at the Virgin Hotels & Casino in Las Vegas, NV from 11/14/25 - 11/16/25.  He welcomes Gary Cap & Jeff Trott to recap the entire weekend while focusing on Saturday's events including seeing Mr. Speed, Kuarantine, Sebastian Bach and Kiss playing a non-makeup electric set.Music in this episode by:Sebastian BachRattOzzyVisit 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 2683 - This was night one of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City.  Another great quadruple bill dubbed "Live & Loud 2014" featuring Tesla, Winger, Skid Row and Firehouse at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI on 8/3/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he matches songs from all four of these band's setlist and chooses his favorite.  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 10th studio album, Simplicity, from 2014.Music in this episode by:FirehouseSkid RowWingerTeslaBon JoviMotorheadNSYNCBlack 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 20 - 1985 Albums pick 'em from multiple genres - Hard Rock, Hair Band, Rock and Heavy Metal albums wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, 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 282 - Brad saw Motley Crue and Alice Cooper on the Final Tour on 8/9/14 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI - this was the last time he saw Motley Crue.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to recap this show and talk about Motley Crue.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they create their Dream 25-song Motley Crue setlist.  And last but not least, they are faced with a Which Side are You On - Side 1 or Side 2 from Greatest Hits, from 1998.Music in this episode by:Alice CooperMotley CrueBon 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 281 - Brad saw Sammy Hagar & The Circle on 7/23/14 at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI - this was a last minute show for him.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the “Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas” studio releases – Red Voodoo, Ten 13, Not 4 Sale and Livin’ it Up and ranks them from 4 to 1.  And last but not least, he's faced with a Which Side are You On - Side 1 or Side 2 from Van Halen’s first live album, Live: Right Here, Right Now, from 1993.Music in this episode by:Sammy HagarSammy Hagar & The WaboritasVan 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 280 - An impromptu Slamfest gathering in Winter Park, CO.  Brad saw Eddie Money on 8/2/14 at the Winter Park Music Festival.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Andy, back to the podcast to discuss this show and Eddie Money.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they discuss Eddie Money's three studio albums from the 90's - Right Here, ('91), Love and Money ('95) and Ready Eddie ('99) and they rank these albums.  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 first live EP, Unplug it In, from 1991.Music in this episode by:Eddie MoneyBlack 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 19 - Taking a break from the topic themes this month…we are are paying tribute to the late, great Ace Frehley. Brad welcomes Gary Cap and Bill Elam to remember Ace and to each create their own 25-song dream Ace solo setlist.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.comVisit Bill Elam and A2Z Radio at:https://a2zradio.net/https://www.facebook.com/A2ZnetradioE-mail: owners@a2zradio.net