Slamfest Podcast

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 8/3/13.  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.comVisit Steve, BB and BC and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcast

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

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 279 - Brad saw Queen + Adam Lambert on 7/12/14 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI - this was his first and only time seeing Queen.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts songs from the second half of Queen's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 up against songs from the second half of their Greatest Hits Vol. 2 and chooses his favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of "Which Side are you On?" segment, Side 1, 2, 3 or 4 from Queen's first live album, Live Killers from 1979.Music in this episode by:QueenOlivia Newton John/ELOBon 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 278 - Brad saw Kid Rock/ZZ Top on the Best Night Ever Tour on 8/19/13 at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI - this was his first and only time seeing ZZ Top.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Mike back to the podcast to discuss this show and ZZ Top, specifically.  For the band on the bill spotlight, they put 70's/early 80's ZZ Top songs up against 80's/early 90's ZZ Top songs and pick their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from ZZ Top's 15th studio album, La Futura, from 2012.Music in this episode by:ZZ TopKid RockBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 277 - It's the end of the 3rd quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to the early 90's and late 90's and discusses a huge 70's rock band - first, touring with a replacement singer and second, a reunion tour with the original singer. Bad Company w/ Brian Howe on lead vocals hit Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, IA on 7/2/93 and Bad Company's reunion tour with Paul Rodgers on lead vocals hit Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI on 7/9/99.  He welcomes Sonny Poony, from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast and Podcast Rock City and Steve Wright, from Podder than Hell, back to the podcast to recap these tours and talk about both versions of Bad Company.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put Paul Rodgers-era Bad Company songs up against Brian Howe-era Bad Company songs and they choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment - Side 1 from Bad Company's self-titled album from 1974 vs. Side 1 from Bad Company's ninth studio album, Holy Water from 1990.Music in this episode by:Bad CompanyBlack 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/growinuprockVisit Steve and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 276 - Brad saw another musical in 2025, this time it revolved around a songwriting legend.  He saw A Beautiful Noise: A Neil Diamond Musical on 9/17/25 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into hit songs Neil Diamond wrote for others, some he recorded himself and some he did not. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Neil Diamond's live album, Hot August Night II, from 1987.Music in this episode by:Neil DiamondBon JoviMotorheadThe MonkeesSmashmouthDeep PurpleUB40Urge OverkillThe AngelsBlack 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 275 - Brad saw a 2010's hard rock band for the third time, but the first time in a headlining slot.  He saw Dorothy at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 9/16/25.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into Dorothy's most recent release, The Way, and ranks the tracks from 10 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 Dorothy's fourth studio album, The Way, from 2025.Music in this episode by:DorothyBon 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 274 - Brad attended his 9th show of 2025.  He saw the Tom Keifer Band & L.A. Guns at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI on 9/4/25.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts deep cuts from Cinderella and L.A. Guns' first three studio up against each other and chooses his favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from L.A. Guns' 15th studio album, Leopard Skin, from 2025.Music in this episode by:L.A. GunsCinderellaBon 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 273 - Going to do something a little different this week…not a traditional concert, but an event revolving around hard rock and heavy metal.  Brad saw That Metal Show featuring Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson at The Token Lounge on 5/9/14.  For the band on the bill spotlight, he unveils the origin of the Slamfest Podcast by discussing the The Slamfest Metal Minute e-mail chain from 2010. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?", Side 1 or Side 2 from the album containing the first rock song Eddie Trunk ever heard - The Raspberries' self-titled album, from 1972.Music in this episode by:Bon JoviMotorheadAccept Judas PriestBlack SabbathMetallicaSlayerScorpionsKissAC/DCVan HalenMegadethIron MaidenThe RaspberriesOzzyVisit 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