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

Episode 320 - Another Slamfest gathering...this time in the "Sooner" state.  Not only did Brad see the 2nd show of this band's world tour, he saw one of only 10 U.S. shows by this band in 2016.  The Slamfest crew saw Iron Maiden at the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK on 2/26/16.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members, Andy, Craig and Mike back to the podcast to recap this show, the entire weekend and discuss Maiden.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they participate in a Maiden song draft - live songs from the 80's off of Maiden Japan, Live After Death and Maiden England.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week where they paid tribute to Jimmy Bain, David Bowie and Lemmy, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from Iron Maiden's sixteenth studio album, Book of Souls, from 2015.

Music in this episode by:

Iron Maiden

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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Episode 319 - Brad saw his ninth show of 2026 - and it almost didn't happen.  He was scheduled to see John Mellencamp for the first time on 7/15/26 at Pine Knob Amphitheatre in Clarkston, MI but this show was cancelled due to poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires.  He did some quick research and secured a ticket to see him 3 days later on 7/18/26 at the Ruoff Music Theater in Noblesville, IN.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts "80's" John Mellencamp hits up against "90's" John Mellencamp hits and chooses his favorite.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment with John Mellencamp's two best selling studio albums,  Side 1 from John Mellencamp's 5th studio album, American Fool, from 1982 or Side 1 from John Mellencamp's 8th studio album, Scarecrow, from 1985.

Music in this episode by:

John Mellencamp

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Kiss

Black Sabbath

Ozzy

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Episode 318 - Brad saw his eighth show of 2026 - another great double-bill.  He saw the Helix and Kingdom Come on 7/12/26 at the Token Lounge in Westland, MI. He welcomes back Steve Wright from the Podder than Hell Podcast to recap this show and talk about Helix and Kingdom Come.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they create their dream 25-song Helix setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a variation of the "Which Side are you On?" segment,  Side 1 from Kingdom Come's self-titled debut from 1988 or Side 1 from their sophomore album, In Your Face, from 1989.

Music in this episode by:

Helix

Kingdom Come

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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

Episode 317 - The second night of a double-header concert weekend was supposed to be AC/DC at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI on 3/20/16. Unfortunately, that show was postponed due to Brian Johnson's hearing loss.  Brad and his brother had to scramble to find another show to attend - they saw Bret Michaels at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI,   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates his dream 25-song Poison setlist. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Poison's first live album, Swallow This Live, from 1991.

Music in this episode by:

Poison

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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Episode 316 - It's the end of the 2nd quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to 1993 and discusses missing the chance to see a legendary 1970's hard rock band 8 years earlier than he actually did.  He covers the Aerosmith show at the Omaha Civic Auditorium from 6/6/93. He welcomes Slamfest Crew member Mike back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about Aerosmith.  They also talk about the Permanent Vacation and Pump Tour stops in Omaha on 12/11/87 and 7/9/90, that they both missed.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they dive into the unique compilation, Gems, which mainly includes heavier songs from Aerosmith's 70's catalog. After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 from Aerosmith's 10th studio album, Pump, from 1990 or Side 1 from Aerosmith's 11th studio album, Get a Grip, from 1993.

Music in this episode by:

Aerosmith

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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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 25 - Underrated Albums - TKO's In Your Face wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Craig.

Music in this episode by:

Tenacious D

TKO

Aerosmith

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Episode 315 - Brad saw his seventh show of 2026 - another great double-bill.  He saw the Best of All Worlds Tour - Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield on 6/17/26 at the Soaring Eagle Casino Outdoor Amphitheater Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Mt. Pleasant, MI. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the DLR-era Van Halen material that Sammy sang live while he was in Van Halen.  He then chooses a couple songs off each DLR-era Van Halen album that would've fit Sammy's vibe and vocal style that he never did live.  Last but not least, he puts Sammy Hagar's version of "I Do Everything For You" up against Rick Springfield's version 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 Sammy Hagar's 10th studio album, Marching to Mars, from 1997.

Music in this episode by:

Rick Springfield

Van Halen

Sammy Hagar

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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Episode 314 - Piggy-backing on last week's episode, which revolved around Brad seeing Triumph and April Wine on 5/30/26 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI.  This time Brad focuses the segments around April Wine.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates his dream 25-song April Wine setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from April Wine's live album, One For the Road - Deluxe Edition, from 1985.

Music in this episode by:

April Wine

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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Episode 313 - Brad saw his sixth show of 2026 - a great double-bill.  Both bands from the Great White North - one of which he had never seen before and one he hadn't seen in 18 years.  He saw Triumph and April Wine on 5/30/26 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Brad C. back to the podcast to discuss this show and both Triumph and April Wine.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they create their dream Triumph setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from Triumph's first compilation album, Classics, from 1989.

Music in this episode by:

April Wine

Triumph

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Aldo Nova

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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Episode 312 - Brad saw his fifth show of 2026...finally an original national artist who he hadn't seen live in nearly 16 years.  He saw Buckcherry on 5/27/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Andy C. back to the podcast to discuss this show and Buckcherry.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go through Buckcherry's 5th - 10th studio albums and give their 2 fav's and 1 least favorite songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from Buckcherry's 11th studio album, Roar Like Thunder, from 2025.

Music in this episode by:

Buckcherry

Bon Jovi

Motorhead

Black Sabbath

Kiss

Ozzy

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