CD of the Month
  • Mudvayne
    Mudvayne
    by Mudvayne
Inspiration
  • Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground New Edition
    Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground New Edition
    by Michael Moynihan, Didrik Soderlind
  • Retribution
    Retribution
    by Shadows Fall
  • Brutal Legend
    Brutal Legend
    Electronic Arts
Friday
Mar062026

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....

The Ragman Show - Episode - 112RAG

Wednesday
Feb252026

The Ragman Show - Podcast-111

Does cheer leading belong in Metal?  Is it catchy?  Does it add melody to a song?  Join Ragman as he points out two songs he digs with a cheer style chorus'.  Rag's also looks in to the newly announced singer for Arch Enemy.  Did they choose another girl or a guy?  Tune in to find out.  Next Ragman brings in Crystal Lake vocalist John Robert to discuss their latest album Weight of Sound. John also talk about how he joined the band and what it's like beign in a band with a language barrier.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  North Park Beer Co. - TDH Geometric Galaxy Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Arch Enemy - To The Last Breath, Silverwing, Once Human - Erasure, Miss May I - I Die on the Vine, Marylin Manson - moBSCENE, Being Me the Horizon - Happy Song, Crystal Lake - Dystopia, Crossing Nails, Sinner, Neversleep, Weight of Sound.

Shazam of the Show:  Ray LaMontagne - Shelter

-Ragman Is looking for pom poms...

The Ragman Show - Episode - 111RAG

Thursday
Feb192026

The Ragman Show - Podcast-110

What are your first thoughts when a person rushes out of a public non gender restroom?  Did they drop a deuce?  Did they piss on the floor?  What happened?  Join Ragman as he recounts his latest restroom debacle.  Next Ragman checks out new music from Metal Church and Exodus.  Tune in to get his reaction.  Next Ragman brings back vocalist Sean Peck (Cage, 3 Tremors, Death Dealer) for a one on one.  Sean gives us the goods on the latest release from Death Dealer (Reign of Steel).  Sean also discusses how he keeps his voice in shape.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Fidens - Jasper w/Coleman Agriculture Citra  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Don Broco - Nightmare Tripping, Melrose Avenue - Taste, Metal Church - Metal Church, Brainwash Generation, Exodus - 3111, Ross the Boss - Denied By The Cross, Cage - I Am the King, Death Dealer - Devil's Triangle, Riding on the Wings, Blast The Highway, Dragon of Algorath, Compelled, Denner/Sherman - Seven Skulls

-Ragman is practicing his highest longest screams...

The Ragman Show - Episode - 110RAG

Wednesday
Feb112026

Podcast #: 288 - Acrobat

Do some musicians act so goofy on stage that it takes away from a band's performance?  Guys like Robert Trujillo (Metallica) and Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) have both been known for their extra antics on stage.  Is it warranted or needed?  Tune in to hear Genghis and Ragman's thoughts.  Next, can Twisted Sister go one with out Dee Snider?  Should the band totally cancel their 50th year celebration tour, since Dee has retired?  Next Ragman goes one on one with guitarist Joel Hoekstra (TSO, ex-Night Ranger, ex-Whitesnake) to talk about his later 13 projects album From the Fade out on Frontiers on 2/27/26.  Joel talks about the song writing process within the band as well as how many of the songs came together.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show: Fidens - Egger's Axe   Beer rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Dark Divine - Permanent, Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized, Iron Maiden - The Man Who Would Be King, Mr. Big - Promise Her The Moon, Twisted Sister - Out On The Streets, Sevendust - Is This the Real You?, Alien Weaponry - 1,000 Friends, Bruce Dickinson - The Road To Hell, Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots, Metallica - Ride the Lightning, Megadeth - Ride the Lightning, Chris Poland - Alexandria, Joel Hoestra - Torn Into Lies, Lifeline, Dying to Live, Far Too Deep

Ragman's Pick of the Show: So Called - Nothing New

Genghis' Pick of the Show: Unprocessed - Abandoned

Ragman is back on track....

Podcast#: 288 - Acrobat

Wednesday
Feb042026

The Ragman Show - Podcast-109

What is the cut off for Valentines Day weekend?  Since it lands on a Saturday, does that mean it won't end until Monday?  Is it a weekend celebration?  Join Rag's as he ponders the thought of seeing Opeth on the 15th.  Next Ragman discusses the final tour for Journey and how they could go out with a bang!  Can the past members come back for the finale?  Tune in to get Ragman's thoughts.  Lastly Ragman talks about the newest release from the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, and it's price tag.  Are you kidding me?  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 Brewing - Via Korea  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Motionless In White - Afraid of the Dark, Fit For a King - Witness the End, Dayseeker - Bloodlust, Opeth - 7, Soul Sirkus - Highest Ground, HSAS - Missing You, Journey - Edge of the Blade, John Waite - Tears, Vinnie Vincent Invasion - Ride the Serpent, Invasion, Jelusick - Jaws of Life

Shazam of the Show:  Crowned Lands - Context Fearless Part 1

-Ragman is in a mood...

The Ragman Show - Episode - 109RAG