The Ragman Show - Podcast-115

Hell's Heroes 2026 has come and gone, but never fear, Ragman will give his recap.  This episode Ragman recalls days 1 and 2.  Tune in to hear the wins and losses from the first two days of this epic festival.  Next Rag's tracked down a few of the band's to get their take on the festival:  Featured interviews include the following bands: Void, Leather (Backing band - Silver Talon), Phantom and Dirkschneider.  Part 2 coming next episode.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Freak Folk - Yodel (The Bruce)  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Helstar - Angel of Death, Void - Forbidden Morals, Herakleion - The Tomb, Leather - We Are The Chosen, Silver Talon - As The World Burns, W.A.S.P - L.O.V.E. Machine, Warlock - I Rule The Ruins, Phantom - Dracula's Curse, Sanctuary - Not of the Living, Accept - Guardian of the Night, UDO - I Give As Good A I Get

-Ragman is hoping next year will be equally as epic!

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-114

Ragman survived Hell's Heroes!  He touches on a few things from the festival as well as his disappointment of yet another Loudness cancellation.  Next Ragman pay homage to a fallen metal Warrior - Ross the Boss.  Join Rag's as he pays tribute to a metal legend.  Next he touches on the subject of AI created bands.  What do you hear in the music, that makes you think that the band may not be real?  Next Ragman brings back the 3rd member of The Right to Rock, ex-Dio, Dark Mile guitarist Tracy G.  Tracy talks about the making of their latest record Freight Train as well as the origin of many of the songs.  He also talks Dio and El Mariachi and much more.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Treehouse - Coco Verde  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Ana - Hate Me, Heyday - Private Hell, Manowar - Army of the Immortals, Ross The Boss - Hail and Kill, Gus G (Featuring Doro Pesch) - Nothing Can Break Me, Welfare Queen - Ice Raid, Tracy G - God Help Us, Dark Mile - Is Anybody Listening, Won't Be Your Fool, Lost, Tears, Eye on You, Dio - Dying In America, Tracy G Group - This Is Your Life, Dio - Institutional Man, Tracy G - Tenth Circle

-Ragman is ready for a show...

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-113

What is our intrigue with nostalgia as music fans?  Do we want to relive our past?  Can the bands from our past still deliver the goods?  Ragman ponders these thoughts as he prepare for Hell's Heroes 2026.  Next Rag's bring back the metal munchkin to talk about sleaze rock and how Shazam has affected her life.  Next Ragman brings back Wicked bass player Danny to discuss their latest single Go Rebel as well as what to expect from their new album coming out this summer.  Danny also talks about their upcoming tour with Vicious Rumors and much more.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Shelton - Oops! All Hops  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  A Day to Remember/Bilmuri - Always Let You Down,  Loudness - Soul On Fire, Accept - Losers and Winners, Elegant Weapons - Bridges Burn, The Crue Intentions - Reckoning, Smashed Glady's - Play Dirty, Wicked - NY Tough, Go Rebel, Obsession, Reptile Roots, Lost In The Dark

Shazam's of the Show:  NIN - As Alive As You Need Me To Be, CCR - Have You Seen the Rain, The Church - Reptile, Julia Wolf - In My Room

-Ragman is experiencing a week long hangover....

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Podcast #: 289 - Chaos

Do you still own a turntable from your youth?  Do you buy a new one afer the resurgence of vinyl?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss their turntables and their value.  Next they look into the new singer for Twisted Sister.  Is Sebastian Bach the right choice or should they have someone cliser to Dee Snider's personality?  Tune it to find out.  G and R also explore the current situation whithin Van Halen and who the singer should be.  Any ideas?  Apparently Sammy and Dave are out.  Next the boys bring back former Enuff Z Nuff vocaist Donnie Vie for a one on one.  Donnie talks about his latest release Beautiful Things as well as how long it took to get a proper release.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show: Shelton Brewing - For Those About To Hop  Beer rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks: Cheap Trick -Twelve Gates, Testament - Souls of Black, Iron Maiden - Caught Some Where in Time, AC/DC - Have A Drink on Me, Twisted Sister - Burn In Hell, Sevendust - Unbreakable, Van Halen - Blood and Fire, One I Want, Joe Satriani/Steve Vai - Dancing, Mitch Malloy - Anything At All, Enuff Z Nuff - Mother's Eyes, Shine, 9.0 - Live For The Moment, Donnie Vie - Wrapped Around My Middle Finger, If I Could Save The World, Beautiful Things, Plain Jane, EZN - Troublemaker

Ragman is loving the time change!!!

Podcast#: 289 - Chaos

The Ragman Show - Podcast-112

What do you do if you're at a concert and someone passes out in front of you?  Do you call for help?  Do you feel like you're in a Seinfeld episode and walk away?  Tune in to see what Ragman did.  What happened to the time when the word rock was in the title of a song?  Could it come back?  Join Ragman as he goes down memory lane.  Next Ragamn brings back legendary vocalist Robin McAuley to chew the fat.  Robin gives the goods on the latest record from Black Swan Paralyzed and much more.    All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Tree House Brewing - Irwin  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Von Groove - Born to Rock, Brighton Rock - We Came to Rock, Icon - Rock N Roll Maniac, Opeth - Harvest, Big Wreck - Bombs Away, The Quill - Dark City, Black Swan - Crown, Death of Me, Battered and Bruised, What the Future Holds, If I Was King, Shakedown

-Ragman doesn't like dodging passed out bodies at concerts....

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