The Ragman Show - Podcast-084

Is there anything better than an outdoor music festival?  Perfect weather definitely helps.  Join Ragman and his pals as they recap day 1 of the Hells Heroes festival in H-town.  You may or not be surprised to see who the favorite bands were of the day.  Next Ragman brings in drumming legend Ken Mary (Fifth Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam) to discuss his bands appearance at Hells Heroes as well as the history of the band.  He also touches on Flotsam and Jetsam.  This is not a show to be missed.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Featured Tracks:  Mob Rules - Back to Savage Land, B-52's - Rock Lobster, Fifth Angel - Midnight Love, Savage Master - With Whips and Chains, Enforcer - Undying Evil, Castle Rat - Dagger Dragger, Hirax - Hellion Rising, Immortal - Sons of Northern Darkness, Fifth Angel - Angel of Mercy, The Third Secret, When Angels Kill, Flotsam and Jetsam - The Head of the Snake, Fifth Angel - Time Will Tell

-Ragman is running on fumes....

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 84

The Ragman Show - Podcast-083

Have you ever gone to a show not feeling the best?  Did you think that the music would cure you, for the 3 to 4 hours you'd be at the show?  Join Ragman as he talks about how he had to leave a show, last week, 2 acts in.  What makes a super fan?  Is it traveling from city to city, state to state to see them?  Ragman brings back Lee to get his recap of Dream Theater in TX and more.  Next Ragman welcomes in Fortune Teller guitarist Ian Rockett to discuss the inception of the band as well as their first single Savage Seas.  He also talks about more music to come as well as their plans for live shows.  Ian also talks about his time in Shattered Skies, and what led to the band going on permanent hiatus.  Lastly Ian discusses the tribute bands he's in and how he can switch to virtually any instrument.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Featured Tracks:  Imminence - God Fearing Man, The Plot In You - Been Here Before, Pagan's Mind - Atomic Firelight, Fifth Angel - Time Will Tell, Dream Theater - Bend the Clock, Octavarium, As I Am, Pantera - Over and Out, Nevermore - Beyond Within, Billy Idol - Still Dancing, Shattered Skies - The End and the Rebirth, Fortune Teller - Savage Seas, Shattered Skies - Starbound, You Will Know My Name, The World We Used to Know, Born of Solder

-Ragman is on the mend and ready to rock..

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 83

The Ragman Show - Podcast-082

Are you excited about the Pantera/Amon Amarth tour?  Are you still psyked to see Pantera after the reunion?  Has that ship sailed?  Tune in to hear what Ragman thinks.  Have you ever been in a restaurant or brewery and you smell fart?  Do you run?  Or wait for the smell to fade?  Rag's recounts his latest encounter with a greasy one.  Next Ragman welcomes in Allegaeon vocalist Ezra Haynes to discuss their upcoming release The Ossuary Lens.  Ezra also talks about his departure in 2015 as well as his triumphant return in 2022.  If that weren't enough he talks about their upcoming tour.  This is one not to be missed.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Featured Tracks:  Amon Amarth - Hammer of Thor, Pantera - I'm Broken, Sign of the Wolf - The Last Unicorn, Black Sabbath - Neon Knights, Allegeaon - Biomech, Driftwood, Indescent, 1,618

-Ragman is ailing..  Fuck the Flu!.

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 82

The Ragman Show - Podcast-081

When did the C word become acceptable?  How did a word so offensive become acceptable?  Join Ragman as he welcomes in the Metal Munchkin to discuss this as well as what classic band is trending at the moment.  Ragman also talks about PSA commercials during the Super Bowl.  Are they really necessary?  Is the NFL trying to be PC to bring in more fans?  Rag's also unveils a PSA that may or may not have been seen by the viewing audience.  You won't want to miss this.  Lastly Ragman talks about the Nevermore reunion.  Does guitarist Jeff Loomis have the right to bring back the band?  Tune in to see.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Casa Agria - Western Glow   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  The Plot in You - Feel Nothing, Iron Maiden - Two Minutes to Midnight, Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven, L.A. Guns - Ballad of Jayne, Taste It, Louis Armstrong - When We Are Dancin', Gone Cold - Echo, Smith/Kotzen - Black Light, Nevermore - The River Dragon Has Come, Arch Enemy - Paper Tiger, Archers - Drag Me Out

-Ragman is buzzing after his first show of the year...

The Ragman Show - Episodde: # 81

The Ragman Show - Podcast-080

Ever get an uncomfortable feeling when going to a gym sauna?  The sauna is a place to relax after a strenuous workout.  Should you be bothered by the other people when trying to relax?  What do you do if a guy starts marching naked?  Tune in to see how Ragman dealt with this unfortunate situation.  Ragman also touches on the final show of Ozzy and Black Sabbath.  He does a deep dive into the supporting cast on this bill.  You won't believe what he says.  Next vocalist Robin Mcauley (Mcauley/Schenker, Black Swan) comes in to discuss his new album Soulbound.  Robin talks about the heavier direction of the new album, and how switching producers may have facilitated that.  He also talks about song writing and his up-coming tour.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: There Does Not Exist - Demonus   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Brainstorm - The Shepherd Girl, Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon, The Dead Daisies - Since I'm Loving You, Ozzy - Gods of Rock N Roll, Rage - Down, Mcauley Schenker - Gimme Your Love, Robin Mcauley - Till I Die, Soulbound, Black Swan - Generation Mind

-Ragman is marching in the privacy of his own home....

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 80