Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Aaron Gillespie joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss the latest The Almost record "Fear Caller". While on the show, the guys talk about Aarons love of NASCAR, the Underoath reunion, touring with Korn and Alice in Chains and his stint in Paramore. Aaron is open and honest about touring, talking with new bands and more. CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Kobra Paige joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss all things Kobra and the Lotus. We talk about the new album Evolution, the single Thundersmith and touring with Sebastian Bach. We also go over playing and/or touring with KISS, Def Leppard, Dave Ellefson, James LaBrie and more. We end the interview with a lengthy talk about the business of being a band and the future of Kobra and the Lotus.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Chris Motionless sat down with Joshua at Louder than Life. They discussed touring with Twiztid, their latest album and The Office. Joshua also rambles on about the entire weekend at Louder than Life.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jonny Z joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss his upcoming book "Metal Tales". Jonny and I discuss his roots and what made him want to open a record store, his thought behind signing Metallica and he tells a great Cliff Burton story. He also gives some info on what made him sign Anthrax, Testament, Fozzy, Ace Frehley and more. Jonny is truly a legend.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Phil Anselmo returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast for the 4 year anniversary episode. Phil joins the show to discuss En Minor and the future of the band. Phil also discusses the upcoming Philip H Anselmo and The Illegals performing  a Vulgar Display Of Pantera sets on the upcoming Slayer tour. We end the interview talking about the New Orleans Saints.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Of Mice & Men drummer, Valentino Arteaga, joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. We discuss their new album "earthandsky" and what impact touring with Slipknot and Marilyn Manson had on the creative process. Valentino talks about dubstep collaborations and the possibility of more in the future. We end off with some talk about the song "Mushroom Cloud".CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Scooter Ward of Cold joins the show this week. Scooter is on to talk about the new Cold album. The Things We Can't Stop is being released Sept 13th via Napalm Records. We also discuss his first meeting Ross Robinson, writing with Rivers Cuomo and getting on stage recently with Breaking Benjamin. CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

David Ellefson and Thom Hazaert sat down with the Talk Toomey Podcast at the RocknPod Expo. Dave and Thom discuss their working relationship and how they met. Dave talks about his time away from Megadeth and working with Peavey. He also recalls rejoining Megadeth and the new dynamic. We talk about his recording of Dystopia and his choice of recording the bass first. Dave also reacts to the news of Chris Adler's Megadeth drum kit burning in the Betraying the Martyrs van fire.Also on this episode is a chat with the promoter of the Full Terror Assault Open Air Fest, Shane Bottens. CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

A few days after what would have been his 53rd birthday, I took to the Uncontrolled Noize airwaves to pay homage to Dimebag Darrell. Chris Akin, Jason Bakken and Ian Wadley all called in to pay their respects and add stories from over the years. We all discussed the tours we saw, the man that he was and where we were when we got the tragic news of Dime's murder. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Welcome to the Talk Toomey / Peer Pleasure Crossover episode. Dewey and I start our conversation here and end it over on the Peer Pleasure Podcast. We discuss Dewey and his moving from Alaska to the lower 48, his early bands and starting his show. He gives us the backstory on his insane Fat Mike interview. We also discuss podcasting and it filling that creative void. Now go listen to the second part on Peer Pleasure....CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

These are the interviews that were recorded at RockNPod 2019. First up we have Eerie Von of Danzig followed by Raquel Figlo of Raquel Figlo PR and we finish off with Kenny Olson of Kid Rock. I also give a recap of the expo and all activities associated. The Dave Ellefson and Thom Hazaert interview will be coming soon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Great chat with Mike D of Killswitch Engage. New album Atonement out this Friday on Metal Blade Records!!  We talk all things special guests, art direction and more.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mike Dean joins the show this week to discuss No Cross, No Crown, the 25th anniversary of Deliverance and Reed Mullin. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Ian Wadley of The Rock & Metal Combat calls in to Talk Toomey Live on Uncontrolled Noize. Ian and I discuss the rabid RMCP fans, drinking in Nashville and finish on some Raiders v Titans talk. Hit play and let the hilarity ensue.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Aaron Matts, vocalist of Betraying The Martyrs, calls in this week on the Talk Toomey Podcast. Aaron discusses recording vocals for the new album, Rapture. Rapture will be released September 13th through Sumerian Records. We talk about his decision to do some of the clean singing on the new songs and his thoughts on fans reactions. Aaron tells us about working with Chris Adler as their manager. We go in deep on the trailer fire that resulted in losing their gear and personal belongings. Please click the link below to donate to the GoFundMe to help with the recovery from the fire. https://www.gofundme.com/betraying-the-martyrs-serious-auto-incidentCONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Friend of the show, Billy Grey, joins us to talk about playing Inkcarceration Fest, Chris Jericho as a vocalist and his latest project called Tattoo the Scars.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Damn Your Eyes guitarist Artie Alexander calls in to discuss their upcoming album "Kill The Outside". Artie talks about the writing process of the album and the future of the band. We talked opening for The Misfits in an arena. Artie is a huge Dimebag Darrell fan, so you know we discussed Dimebag and playing Deans and Washburns. Lastly, we discuss being a carpenter in NYC. Check out Damn Your Eyes "Kill The Outside" on August 2nd on cd and vinyl. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jeremy Owsley is a tour bus driver to the stars. He joins the show discuss our backstage antics as kids with Pantera, Metallica selling puzzles and what is it like to drive a tour bus for Phish. Jeremy also visits famous movie locations while and tour and tells us the inner workings of finding these locations. We also talk about the upcoming Hellyeah release and our thoughts on Phil Anselmo performing Pantera classics.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Rob Ruccia is a man of all trades! Rob is the current co-host of the Robbcast Podcast with Robb Rivera of Nonpoint. Rob was the bassist in From Zero and has spent close to 20 years producing, engineering and mixing records. Rob talks about the heyday of nu metal in Chicago, getting signed to Arista and the recording process of One Nation Under. We also discuss his move to fulltime recording. Rob talks about working with Nonpoint and writing with the band. We then finish up with him becoming a podcaster and what he has learned delving into the pod world.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon PaypalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Lorin Kozlowski of the Roach Koach Podcast joined Talk Toomey Live. Lorin and I discuss the new tracks by Limp Bizkit, Korn and Slipknot. Lorin and I also discuss his role on Roach Koach and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)