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
Jan062023

The Ragman Show - Podcast-002

This is my second show. I hope you dug the first one.  Change is always challenging.  Join Ragman as he cries over a beer while talking about his wolrd.  Last show for that by the way.  What are your thoughts on streaming oppossed to the hard product?  Ragman has shifted towareds streaming, and is trying to get the most of this platform.  Rag's also talks about giving a bands a second chance.  Listen to find out all of Ragman's thoughts.

Beer of the Show: Tiger- Crystal Beer  Beer Rating: N/A

Tunes: Weezer - The End of the Game, I Prevail - Self Destruction, We Came As Romans - Plagued, Memphis May Fire - Make Beleieve, The Wonder Years - Lost in the Lights, Dayseeeker - Neon Grave

-Ragman is starting to get the hang of this.

The Ragman Show - Episode 2

Friday
Dec302022

The Ragman Show - Podcast-001

This is Ragman's first solo show.  Check it out and see the whereabouts of Genghis.  Seriously, these are mini shows brtween the Ghengis and Ragman shos.  I hope you dig it.  This first  show is a bit of a recap of our hiatus.

Beer of the Show: Excalibur Brewing Company - No More Cheese Plate  Beer Rating: N/A

Tunes: A Day to Remember - Re-Entry, Fit For A King - Vendetta, Neck Deep - Kali Ma, Thundermother - I Don't Know You, Sweet Oblivion - True Colors, Real Friends - Mess, Sleeping With Sirens - Crosses.

-Ragman will miss Genghis on most shows, but it is going solo for a few. 

 

The Ragman Show Episode 1

Friday
Apr082022

Podcast Interview: Kirk Windstein (Crowbar)

The boys recently caught up with vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein from Crowbar, to discuss their latest effort Zero and Below.  Kirk discusses several of the songs on the new record as well as how they were written.  He also discusses their current tour with Sepultura and Sacred Reich.  Lastly, he discusses life during the pandemic as well as what is like to go on tour after two years.

And hey if you dig Crowbar's music as much as we do, then show them some love by purchasing their music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Crowbar - Plants Collide, Bleeding From Every Hole, Chemical Gods, The Fear That Binds You, It's Always Worth the Gain.

-Ragman was psyched to do his first in-person interview since the pandemic.

Podcast Interview: Kirk Windstein (Crowbar)

Friday
Feb042022

Podcast #277: Tribute

Believe it or not it is a new Genghis and Ragman Show.  We're officially back in business.  We mean iit this time!!  Join the boys as they talk about when an iconic band looses a key member, that you as a fan, would want a one off tribute show, or for the band to just shut it down.  The boys also discuss some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal news to hit the wire.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome back Firewind guitarist Gus G for a heart to heart, to discuss his latest solo release Quantum Leap.  Gus discusses his approach to recording solo records opposed to recording with vocals.  Join us for an in depth look into this killer record.

Beer of the Show:  Roughtail – Power Word Citra   Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Of Mice and Men – Timeless, All That Remains – This Calling, Bloodwood – Aaj, Queen – Keep Yourself Alive, Black Sabbath – Call of the Wild, Gus G – Thrill of the Chase, Night Driver, Enigma of Life, Quantum Leap, Firewind – Rising Fire

Ragman’s Classic of the Show: Danger Danger – When She’s Good (Fet. Ted Poley)

Genghis’ Classic of the Show: At The Gates – Blinded By Fear

Ragman’s Pick of the Show: Sammy Hagar w/Michael Anthony, Billy Duffy and Matt Sorum - Loud

Genghis’ Pick of the Show: Allegaeon – Of Beasts and Worms

-Ragman is serious this time...

Podcast #277: Tribute

Friday
Dec032021

Podcast #276: Postpone

Believe it or not it is a new Genghis and Ragman Show.  We're officially back in business.  Join the boys as the talk about concert postponements as well as how the new rescheduled dates may conflict with other shows.  The boys discuss some of the biggest hard rock and heavy metal news to hit the wire.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss these topics and much more.  Next the boys welcome back guitarist Al Joseph for a heart to heart, to discuss his latest single Elemental.  Al discusses his new approach to recording as well as the killer video he recently released.

Beer of the Show:  88 Brewery - The Soft Serve Oat  Beer Rating: 4.0

Featured Tracks: Inglorious - Cruel Intentions, Harem Scarem - Fire Gasoline, Big Wreck - The Oaf, Trivium - Phalanax, Cradle of Filth - Necromantic Fantasies, Fit For a King - The Path, Def Leppard - Paper Sun, Hyvmine - Imitator, Al Joseph - Elemental, Hyvmine - The Epicoustic, Al Joseph - Theater of Dreams

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Shotgun Messiah - Nowhere Fast

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  King's X - Cigarettes

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Monuments - Lavos

Genghis' pick of the Show:  Confess - Megalodon

-Ragman is embarrassed.

Podcast #276: Postpone