The Ragman Show - Podcast-054

What do you do if your favorite band cancels a show due to wearther?  Do you demand a refund?  Join Ragman as he discusses his latest week and how he comepleted a trifecta.  He also calls out bands that are no shows.  Next Ragman brings back in Firewind guitarist Gus G, for a heart to heart.  Gus talks about Firewind's recent U.S. tour as well as their latest record Stand Untited.  Gus gives insight behind several songs on the new album as well staying true to his solos live as they are in the studio.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show:  Fidens - Olive and Scarlet  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  Motionless In White - Sign of Life, In This Moment - The Purge, Edge of Paradise - Hologram, Evergrey - Say, Amity Affliction - Drag the Lake, Ozzy Osbourne - Let Me Hear You Scream, Black Sabbath - War Pigs, Firewind - Rising Fire, The Power Lies Within, Chains, Fallen Angel, Welcome to the Empire.

Ragman needs to recharge the batteries...     

The Ragman Show - Episode 54

The Ragman Show - Podcast-053

It's a Christmas miracle.  Yeah, that's right, Ragman finally got a fridge.  That said, why is it so hard to get the protective film off?  Join Rag's as he celebrates having a working refrigerator.  Next Ragman talks Motley Crue again and the war between Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars.  Who's putting out better music now?  Tune into find out.  Next Ragman goes over his $25 concert pick list and which shows he will attend and leave early.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Celestial Beerworks - Festie-vus  Beer Rating:  3.5 (After it warmed, I would have given it a 4)

Featured Tracks:  All That Remains - Divine, Motley Crue - Hell on High Heels, Mick Mars - Undone, Our Hollow Our Home - Veil Walker, Mudvayne - Dig, The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter, Bleed From Within - Killing Time, Talisman - Humanimal, Elijah - Hostage

Ragman is counting down for $25 tix...        

The Ragman Show - Episode 53

The Ragman Show - Podcast-052

You would think it would be a simple task to buy a refrigerator and have it delivered.  Probably something not even worth mentioning unless you're dealing with the 3 Stooges.  Join Rag's as he vents his latest frustration about simple tasks.  Next Ragman gives some some reviews of some recent shows he's seen live:  TYR (Concert review below) and Blind Guardian. 

Lastly, he dissects the latest single from Motley Crue as well as discussing bands and their poor choices for video concepts. You won't want to miss this one.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Green Cheek - Flying Megaphone!  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  If Not For Me - Demons, Blind Guardian - Life Beyond the Spheres, Rage - Toxic Wave, Catch Your Breath - Shame on Me, Trollfest - Dance Like a Pink Flamingo, TYR - Hammered, Motley Crue - Dogs of War, Steelheart - Everybody Loves Eileen

Ragman is ready to rock with Mick and The Stones...          

Concert review: TYR and Trollfest

This past Monday several Vikings invaded Houston at White Oak Music Hall.  That's right the TYR tour rolled through town and it was the place to be.  The first band I caught was Aether Realm.  I wasn't familiar with them but became an instant fan after seeing them live.  Good powerful metal.  I couldn't believe they weren't from Europe.  Great songs with big choruses.  The next band to take the stage was Trollfest.  It was my first time to see a metal band dressed like pnk Flamingos.  True story.  That said, these guys killed.  They were so much fun.  Hard to put a lable on them.  Party metal with a folk metal vibe?  Whoi cares about labels?  Great songs and fun to see live.  My first metal conga line.  Go to the show and you will see.  The headliner was TYR and they proved why they were the last to go on.  They commanded the stage with full Viking authority.  They played several tracks from their latest masterpiece Battle Ballads.  They had the crowd chanting with them in their native tongue for some of the set which made you feel like you'd been transported straight to Europe.  The band was on point and sounded great.  What a killer night of metal.

The Ragman Show - Episode 52

The Ragman Show - Podcast-051

What is a stye?  Why do they grow on our eye lids?  Why do refrigerators crap out when you're out of town?  Tune in to hear about Ragman's latest obstacles in life.  He also talks about bands that are good in the studio but painful to watch live.  Next Rag's brings in legendary vocalist/bassist John Gallagher, from Raven, to chew the fat.  John gives some inside details on their latest release All Hell's Breaking Loose, as well as their current tour with Wicked, Lutharo and Vicious Rumors.  John also talks about the Atlantic years and the headache opening for Slayer.  You won't want to miss this one. So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Luppolajo Farmhouse Brewery - Panda Tries Porn  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Wage War - Nails, The Unguided - Crown Prince Syndrome,WASP - Blind in Texas, Lacuna Coil - In The Meantime, Raven - Break the Chain, Inquisitor, The Far Side, Edge of a Nightmare, Overload, Go For The Gold, Victory's Call, Fire Burns Within

Ragman is getting ready for some shows..             

The Ragman Show - Episode 51

The Ragman Show - Podcast-050

Don't you hate driver's that are too impatient?  These bastards can't wait in line so they decide to cut.  It's bad enough that they're impatient, but the worst part is that they are usually inches away from causing an accident.  Join Ragman as he vents about his dislike for discourteous drivers.  Next Rag's goes behind the scenes of the Raven, Vicious Rumors, Lutharo and Wicked tour.  That's right, Rag's gets you a backstage pass for each band on the tour with the exception of Raven.  Don't worry, that will happen later. Get ready to hear tour stories from Wicked, learning more about Lutharo and finishing with Vicious Rumors.  You won't want to miss this one. So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Baa Baa - Bo Peep  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  Crossfaith - Gravediggers, Wicked - Outlaw, Seal It With a Kiss, If Not For Me - Tragedy, Lutharo - Chasing Euphoria, Reaper's Call, Time To Rise, Helstar - Destroyer, Trauma - Walk Away, Vicious Rumors - Soldiers of the Night, Murder Ball, Children 

Ragman is still buzzing after last week's show...                         

The Ragman Show - Episode 50