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Talking Metal

755 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 243 ratings

One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon.


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Episodes

Listen to Mark Strigl on SXM

September 01, 2022 15:47 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

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Talking Metal Fades To Black? - Goodbye!

January 11, 2022 04:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Mark says goodbye to the podcast version of Talking Metal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TM 955 Megadeth Peace Sells

November 30, 2021 01:53 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl is joined by some of the Patreon supporters to discuss the album 1986 album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? by Megadeth. For more on Mark visit MarkStrigl.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TM 954 Adam Wakeman From Ozzy's Band & Mark Stein From Vanilla Fudge

November 17, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Jazz Sabbath, Jethro Tull, HeadSpace, Rick's son) and Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge). Topics in the interview with Adam include his killer new album called A Handful of Memories, working outside of music, home restoration, carpentry, Jazz Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 album Scream, Gus G, Kevin Churko, his recent bout of COVID-19, Damain Wilson, Rick Wakeman, Cat Stevens and much more....

TM 953 "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (Halford and Bach)

November 11, 2021 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with his long time friend "Metal" Mike Chlasciak. Topics include his upcoming show on Nov 27 at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, drummer Ron Lipnicki, Rob Halford, Mike Davis, Marc Lopes, Sebastian Bach, Judas Priest, the Resurrection album by Halford, his Metal Heroes camp, and much more. Check out Metal Heroes online here: www.metalheroesacademy.com Visit MetalMike.net for more info on Metal Mike. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: M...

TM 952 Bassist Rev Jones

November 09, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Rev Jones. Topics include Jack Frost, Leslie West, Michael Schenker , James Kottak, Athena Lee, George Lynch, George Thorogood, Rowan Robertson, Rev's new album In the Key of Z and much more. For more on Rev Jones check out his website: RevJones.com Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation....

TM 951 Drummer Chuck Burgi Pt 2

November 08, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with Billy Joel's drummer Chuck Burgi. Chuck has played with Hall & Oats, Bon Jovi, Tokyo Motor Fist, Steve Brown, Rainbow, Blue Öyster Cult, Bob Kulick and many more. Part 1 of Mark talking with Chuck can be found here on Apple Podcasts. The video and musical tribute to Bob Kulick, The World I Used to Know can be found here on Bruce Kulick's YT page. It features Peppy Castro (Lead Vocals and guitar), Doug Katsaros (Keyboards ...

TM 950 Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns

October 29, 2021 12:47 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Phil Lewis of L.A.Guns talks with Mark Strigl about the new album Checkered Past, tour dates, the band's setlist, playing in NYC in 2019, his former job at Fx as an audio engineer, the Man in the Moon album, Don Arden, Ozzy Osbourne, the band Girl and more. A new studio album by L.A. Guns, "Checkered Past" is coming on November 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music srl! Get your first taste of the album with the release of the single 'Knock Me Down'. Listen...

TM 949 Johanna of Lucifer & Udo Dirkschneider

October 19, 2021 00:52 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

On this episode, we have two new interviews. Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O./formerly of Accept and Johanna Sadonis of Lucifer. Topics with Udo include the new Game Over album by U.D.O., the socially conscious theme he has been covering in his songs, how the floods in Germany affected his son Sven and his family, the recent gigs he has played and much more. The interview with Johanna starts 29 mins into the episode. Topics include the music video for the song Crucifix (I Burn For You), ...

TM 948 Doug "dUg" Pinnick

October 10, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Doug Pinnick. Topics include the new dUg Pinnick solo album Joy Bomb which can be heard on Apple Music. George Lynch, KXM, Ray Luzier, Grinder Blues, the new and forthcoming King's X album, Billy Cox, Jimi Hendrix and more. This episode also includes a conversation on Ride the Lightning by Metallica. Big thanks to Anthony Mackey, Ed Ferguson, and Johan Ederström for joining me. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.n...

TM 947 Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge

October 05, 2021 10:36 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge. Topics include Mick Mars, Tim Bogart, his book Psychedelic Solo, Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, the Ed Sullivan Show, upcoming tour dates and much more. Check out the song "Stop In the Name Of Love" by Vanilla Fudge on Spotify, Apple Music and here: https://www.vanillafudge.com Check out Vinnie's book on his website: V...

TM 946 What Is Happening With Paul Di'Anno?

September 29, 2021 00:42 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Mark Strigl talks about Paul Di'Anno, the former singer of Iron Maiden and other stuff. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #IronMaiden ...

TM 945 Kiss Manager Doc McGhee

September 22, 2021 00:08 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary rock manager Doc McGhee. Topics include the new scripted Netflix Kiss movie, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, touring during COVID, the Kiss A&E Biography documentary, Bon Jovi, his history, The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the final Kiss show, and more Kiss concerts in the second half of 2022. For more info on Kiss follow them on Twitter: @KISSOnline Find all-things Mark Strigl here: Mar...

TM 944 Zakk Wylde

September 15, 2021 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky speak with guitarist, vocalist, songwriter Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and the Ozzy Osbourne band. Interview topics include the new BLS album Doom Crew Inc., songwriting, Dario Lorina, BLS tour dates during the times of COVID-19, the No More Tears album, writing songs for the album with Lemmy and Ozzy, Randy Castillo, his thoughts on including songs from the Ordinary Man album in the 2022 Ozzy setlist,...

TM 943

September 08, 2021 00:18 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Mark Strigl speaks. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #IronMaiden #OzzyOsbourne @Metallica #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal See Pri...

TM 942 Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden Discussion

September 01, 2021 01:51 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and his supporters talk about the album Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon...

TM 941

August 25, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Mark talks. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #DreamTheater #Tesla #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #GeorgeLynch #JudasPriest See P...

TM 940 Tommy Krash of Leviathan Project and Tom Wallace of Guild of Others

August 18, 2021 01:35 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

On this episode, Mark Strigl speaks with Tommy Krash formerly of Britny Fox, He is currently working with Tim Ripper Owens in the Leviathan Project. He also has a new project called Infinity Rain which can be heard of Apple Music. The second interview is with Tom Wallace of the project Guild of Others which also features Derek Sherinian, Steve Potts, Tony Fraklin, Craig Goldy, and others. Check out Guild of Others on SoundCloud. Guild of Others on Facebook Guild Of Other Bio: "G...

TM 938 Jack Frost & Did Frank Hannon of Tesla Really Get The Vax?

August 10, 2021 06:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to guitarist Jack Frost. This chat starts 32 mins into the podcast. Topics include Brothers In Arms, Andrew Freeman, Keith St. John, Paul Shortino, Seven Witches, Aldo Nova, Joey Vera and much more. Pre-order the Brothers In Arms album here. Also in this episode, Emily and Mark talk about COVID-19, Frank Hannon of Tesla, Sven Dirkschneider, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and much more. Help Sven Dirkschneider here. Follow Emily on ...

TM 937 George Lynch

August 05, 2021 20:51 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary guitarist George Lynch who is known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob. Topics include his new instrumental album Seamless (out 8/20/21), Tom Morello, guitar gear, Eddie Van Halen, the Starwood club, The Whisky a Go-Go, his new band, Michael Devin, touring during Covid-19, the Delta variant, masks, vaccination proof, and more. Listen to Seamless by George Lynch on Apple Music. Follow George on IG: @georgelynch...

TM 936 Dee Snider & Jason McMaster

July 28, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watchtower, Cassius King) At the top of the show, Mark shares his feelings on the new HBO documentary Woodstock 99. The first interview is with the one and only Dee Snider! Topics include his new album Leave A Scar,  his band, the song I Gotta Rock (Again), Twisted Sister, if it is too soon for concerts to return due to COVID, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, th...

TM 935 Concerts Return Or Do They?, Maiden, Pantera & More

July 20, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Mark Strigl talks with Victor Ruiz about the new Iron Maiden song, Pantera, and if concerts should be returning with COVID-19 cases once again going up. Find all-things Victor Ruiz at MarsAttacksRadio.com Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. ...

TM 934 Mark Checks In From A Broken iPhone 12 ProMax

July 14, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

Mark talk into his broken iPhone for 10 minutes. Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #Anthrax #MotleyCrue #heavymetal #hardrock #...

TM 934.5 Mark Checks In From A Broken iPhone 12 ProMax

July 14, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

Mark talk into his broken iPhone for 10 minutes. Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #Anthrax #MotleyCrue #heavymetal #hardrock #...

TM 934 Graham Oliver formerly of Saxon & Rob Clores

July 06, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark speaks with guitarist Graham Oliver who is a founding member of Saxon and now plays with ODS (Oliver Dawson Saxon) and keyboardist Rob Clores. Topics with Graham include his granddaughter, 2020, Biff Byford, Steve Dawson, Saxon, song-writing, Denim and Leather, Power and the Glory, Paul Quinn, Lemmy, Pete Gill, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Metallica, Marc Bolan of T-Rex, Ronnie James Dio, his finger and much more. Check www.odsr...

TM 933 Kiss On A&E, CDs Are Worthless & Mack Mullins Of The CEO

July 02, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks about his recent move, the Kiss Biography on A&E, trying to sell CDs and more. This episode also includes an interview with Mack Mullins of the CEO. Check out the Georgia rock band's new album, Redemption, which features Vince Hornsby of Sevendust on bass. The CEO'S Website: theceoband.com Follow the CEO on Twitter: @theceoband Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingme...

TM 932 Kiss A&E Biography, Personal Update & More

June 29, 2021 21:44 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mark talks about the upcoming Talking Metal guests and the Kiss A&E Biography. Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal See Privacy Po...

TM 931 KISS Biography - DJ Viola

June 24, 2021 18:41 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with D.J. Viola who is the Director of the new Kiss Biography. Topics discussed during the interview include the history of Kiss, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, The End of the Road tour, the future of Kiss, the upcoming scripted show on Kiss, and much more. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ A&E SETS THE STAGE FOR “BIOGRAPHY: KISSTORY” CELE...

TM 930 Blizzard Of Ozz - Ozzy Discussion

June 15, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with a panel made up of Patreon supports about Ozzy Osbourne's album Blizzard Of Ozz which was released in the UK in 1980 and in the US in 1981. Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. G...

TM 929 Munsey Ricci From Skateboard Marketing

June 08, 2021 12:54 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks about some recent Twitter and Patreon polls and talks with Munsey from Skateboard Marketing. Topics include Lemmy, Dio, Bobby Blitz from Overkill, Body Count, Black Sabbath, L.A. Guns, Yngwie Malmsteen, Johnny Cash, and more. Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Get bonus content an...

TM 928 Britt Lightning from Vixen

June 01, 2021 23:47 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning. Topics include Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, Vixen's plans for new music, M3, her family, Jaded, Alejandro Sanz, Lady Gaga, Boston, guitars, amps, skiing, Hughes & Kettner, Deer Valley, and much more. Follow Britt on Instagram: @brittlightning Check out her site: www.brittlightning.com Vixen on Twitter: @OfficialVixen www.vixenofficial.com Check out Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp here. Subscribe...

TM 927 Corey Glover and Bobby Blitz

May 29, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

This is the audio for the last Talking Metal Live stream that took place on May 20th, 2021. Hosted by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. The guests are Hank Reeves from Dash Vodka, Corey Glover from Living Colour, and Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth of Overkill. Check out John's website: www.ostronomy.net Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal ...

TM 926 Rob Dukes of Generation Kill / ex-Exodus

May 25, 2021 17:34 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with former Exodus and current Generation Kill vocalist Rob Dukes. Topics include the new upcoming Generation Kill album MK Ultra, the band's new song Never Relent featuring Gary Holt, producer/mixer Zeus, John Joseph, Tom Hunting, Exodus, Dan Lorenzo, his new job, Star Wars, stand-up comedy, and more. Check out Generation Kill of Facebook. Follow Rob Dukes on Twitter: @rob_dukes #Exodus #GKill #TalkingMetal #GenerationKill #St...

TM 925 Jordan Rudess & Charlie Benante

May 19, 2021 01:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Charlie Benante of Anthrax. Topics with Jordan include the return of live music, Deep Purple, Liquid Tension Experiment 3, his solo music, A Chapter In Time, Mike Portnoy, Gershwin, new Dream Theater music, and much more. A special thanks to SOPAC in South Orange, NJ. The interview with Charlie from Anthrax starts at the 25-minute mark. Topics include Jonny Z of Megaforce, the early days ...

TM 924 Gilby Clarke & James Rivera

May 11, 2021 12:58 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with former Guns n' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke and Helstar vocalist James Rivera. Topics with Gilby include his new album The Gospel Truth (out now), Nikki Sixx, his recording studio, Rockstar Supernova, and much more. Watch the official video for the song Rock n' Roll is Getting Louder HERE  Check out Gilby's website here: www.GilbyClarke.com The 2nd interview in this show is with James Rivera. Topics include new music by H...

TM 923 Holy Diver By Dio

May 04, 2021 11:03 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

This episode has a discussion about one of the all-time greatest albums - Holy Diver by Dio. A BIG thanks to the Patreon who joined Mark to talk metal! Please share this episode on social media. Thanks! Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Please consider supporting this show by making a PayPal donation. Get bonus content and support Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #bl...

TM 922 Live Music Returns. Madball & More

April 27, 2021 10:06 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Mark Strigl turns on the mic and rambles and rants. Concerts are starting back up and Mark shares his feelings. Subscribe to Mark's bi-weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.net Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal  Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram. Support this show by making a PayPal donation. Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal #talkingmetal #JerseyStrong #GUITARS #MarkStrigl #heavymetal #rocknroll #Madba...

TM Reach NYC & The Strigls

April 23, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with his mom, brother and the band Reach NYC. Topics with mom and Mike Strigl include Motley Crue, Saxon, Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Metallica, Dokken, Kiss, Monsters of Rock, and much more. Mike on IG: @filmat11productions AND @theofficialmikestrigl The Rock Art Revival store in NJ I mention in the chat with my brother: @rockartrevival The episode ends with a chat with guitarist Nick Cavagnaro and vocalist Rene Mat...

TM 920 Ramble On

April 20, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Mark turns on the mic and rambles for 15 mins. We will be back later this week with a better and full episode of TM. Thanks for your patience. www.talkingmetal.com www.markstrigl.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TM 919 Chris Akin & Adam Reiver

April 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show and Heavy Metal Television. HeavyMetalTelevision.net HeavyMetalTelevision.com Then for the show's second interview, Mark talks with guitar tone master Adam Reiver. Topics include early 80s guitars, Eddie Van Halen, Warren DeMartini, working on guitars, the EVH D-Tuna, Greg Renoff, the Empire Rock Club in Philly, tremolo systems, wireless vs. cords, guitarist Jack Devine and much more. ...

TM 918 Madysin Hatter, Alan Tecchio and Rock Photographer Frank White

April 06, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

This is episode comes to you from my patio in Maplewood, NJ where I interview 3 Jersey rockers in person. Forst photographer Frank White and vocalist Alan Tecchio (Watchtower, Seven Witches, Hades, Non-Fiction, Level Fields, Mike LePond's Silent Assassins) tell me about a new book they are working on about the New Jersey hard rock and metal scene. Other interview topics include Led Zeppelin, Dingbatz, NYC, NJ, Madison Sq. Garden, Steppin' Out Magazine, Metropolis Nights Magazine,...

TM 917 Geoff Tate, Iron Maiden & Gizmachi

March 30, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour - 105 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Emily Strigl interviews former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate. Topics include the new Sweet Oblivion album "Relentless", Queensrÿche, social media, the United States, the haunted saxophone, the "Rage for Order" album, Chris DeGarmo, new music he is working on, his family, and more. "Relentless" by Sweet Oblivion comes out April 9th on CD/Color LP/Digital. Pre-order/save HERE: https://orcd.co/sweetoblivion New U.S. Store NOW OPEN: https://frontier...

TM 916 Skid Row, Stryper, Sunbomb & Mastodon

March 23, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

This is the audio version of the last Talking Metal LIVE stream which took place on March 18, 2021. You can see a video version of these interviews on our YouTube page. The guests are Dave "The Snake" Sabo of Skid Row, Micheal Sweet of Stryper & Sunbomb, and Bill Kelliher of Mastodon. Check out Snake's signature Kramer guitar here. Listen to Sunbomb on Apple Music. Visit MastodonRocks.com Drink Dash Vodka! Check out John on Facebook. Subscribe to Mark's weekly email here: ww...

TM 915 Ronnie Romero, Sevi & Paul Stanley

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Ronnie Romero (Sunstorm, Lords of Black, Rainbow), Svetlana Bliznakova AKA Sevi, and Paul Stanley. Drink Dash Vodka! Connect with your favorite stars on Meet Hook. The all-new interview with singer Ronnie Romero is first. Topics include Joe Lynn Turner, Sunstorm's new album Afterlife, Lords of Black, the upcoming tour with Michael Schenker, Michael Voss, Ritchie Blackmore, Rainbow, Vandenberg, Alessandro Del Vecchio, hi...

TM 914 Mikkey Dee & Rudy Sarzo

March 09, 2021 12:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with drummer Mikkey Dee and bassist Rudy Sarzo. Topics covered in the interview with Mikkey include the status of new music by Scorpions, the new MOTÖRHEAD - Louder Than Noise… Live in Berlin release (out April 23), Germany, Lemmy, Phil Campbell, unreleased Motorhead music, Cameron Webb. The album Overnight Sensation, Blabbermouth.net, King Diamond, the album Fatal Portrait, catching COVID-19, and much more. The interview with Rud...

TM 913 Damon Johnson & Kiss Unmasked

March 04, 2021 16:53 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to musician Damon Johnson about his great new album Battle Lessons. Other topics include Jim Troglen, The Get Ready, Nick Raskulinecz, Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, the Sound City documentary, Rush, The Killer Instinct album by Black Star Riders, and more. Then after the interview, Mark talks about the Kiss album Unmasked and is joined by Mitch Lafon of the Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon podcast. Order ‘Battle Lessons’ by Damon John...

TM 912 The Lion's Daughter & Sacred Oath

March 02, 2021 12:05 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Rick Giordano of the Lion's Daughter and Rob Thorne of Sacred Oath. The first interview is with Rick of The Lion's Daughter. Topics include the band's non-musical influences, their music videos, the new album  ‘Skin Show’ (due April 9, 2021), Overkill, songwriting, recording during COVID-19, Lamb Of God fans, Stray Rescue of Saint Louis, the band's history, career highlights, Pig Destroyer, Indian Blanket and much more. Li...

TM 911 Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns & Phil X of Bon Jovi

February 23, 2021 12:09 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Tracii Guns and Phil X. The first interview with Tracii starts at the 15 mark. Topics include Les Paul guitars, the history of Kramer Guitars, Tracii's Kramer the Signature Gunstar Voyager, Dave"Snake" Sabo, the upcoming L.A. Guns stream of their Dec. 31, 2019 performance, the Whisky, L.A. Guns' last gig in NYC back in 2019, Stryper, the upcoming music he is doing with Sunbomb, Michael Sweet, Black Sabbath's Born Again album...

TM 910 Granny 4 Barrel, Alexandra Zerner, RIP Magazine, King Kobra & Larry Flynt

February 16, 2021 10:56 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

On this episode Mark Strigl speaks with Terry LeRoi of Granny 4 Barrel and LeRoi XIII, Alexandra Zerner, Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Blue Murder, King Kobra) and writer Tony Kuzminski. Topics with Terry LeRoi include Wendy Dio, Ronnie James Dio, the new cover version of the song Stand Up and Shout, Granny 4 Barrel, producer David Bendeth, Of Mice & Men, Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund , Evanescence, guitarists Troy McLawhorn (Evanescence) and S...

TM 909 The Rock N Pod Expo, Chris Czynszak, Sully, Manson & More

February 09, 2021 09:58 - 2 hours - 116 MB

On this episode episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to fellow podcaster Chris Czynszak about this years Rock N Pod Expo which Mark is considering attending. It takes places Aug. 7 and 8th in Nashville. For more information check out NashvilleRocknPodExpo.com Also on this show, we talk to Brad Dahl from Yarg! Metal and master guitar builder Sully from Sully guitars. Other show topics include Marilyn Manson, AC/DC, Judas Priest and the Delirious Nomad album by Armored Saint...

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