Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Jeff Irwin of Will Haven joins the podcast this week. Jeff and I discuss his growing up in Sacramento and the great bands of that scene. Jeff talks about his ties to deftones and the importance of Chi Cheng. He also tells us about how Chris Fehn of Slipknot joined Will Haven for an album. But the main reason Jeff joins the show is to talk about the new album from Will Haven entitled "Muerte". The album is out March 23rd. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives his weekly Pick From The Kit. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Elijah Witt of Cane Hill graces the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Elijah and I talk about their rise to being the kings of modern Nu Metal. Touring with Devildriver, Atreyu and Light the Torch and what those singers taught him. We learn that his brother is Phil Anslemo's banker. We discuss the latest album "Too Far Gone". Elijah also takes us on a journey through the ICP tour they opened. He also let's us know the backstory of "It Follows" and discusses the upcoming Butcher Babies/ Nonpoint tour. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives us his weekly Pick From The Kit and talks about the V.I.P. perks on the upcoming Butcher Babies/ Nonpoint tour. Music on this episode from Cane Hill. Sick Of It All, Deftones and nothingface. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

This week on Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast host Joshua Toomey welcomed the man with the golden pipes himself Howard Jones. The two tell a slew of tour stories from over the years of playing stages across the country and abroad. The guys also talk about their JNCO jeans from back in the late 90’s that were so popular. The jean company tried to make a comeback but failed and announced recently they would be closing the door yet again. Toomey also refers to Howard as “the voice that killed nu metal”. He talks about having to dump the name Devil You Know and now going by Light The Torch. They also talk fishing, some hilarious things Howard has done on stage and upcoming tour for Light The Torch. Howard Jones also recently was photographed hanging out with his former band mates in Killswitch Engage and about spending time with them he said “They Are Friends Who Saw Me At My Worst…It Was Good To See Them Again”. . Josh answers some listener and Facebook Live questions. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives his wee

That Metal Show host Jim Florentine is the first guest this week. Jim has a new book out called "Everybody is Awful (Except You). Jim and I talk about the latest Judas Priest news, the state of metal media and pre-cellphone porn. John Klagholz of Vexes also joins the show to discuss their latest album, starting a new band in this time period and the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint returns with his "Pick From The Kit" CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Steve Thompson is a 7x Grammy-winner and has worked on 150+ diamond, platinum and gold records. Steve worked with Metallica, Guns N Roses, Anthrax, Life of Agony, Korn and many others through the years. Steve and I discuss working on Appetite For Destruction, ...And Justice For All, Ugly, Bring the Noize and Korn's Follow The Leader. Steve is a treasure trove of knowledge and this interview was just scratching the surface. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint returns with his "Pick From The Kit" CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Ryan J Downey of Speak N' Destroy podcast joins the show. This episode sees Josh and Ryan talking about the Metallica and Megadeth lineage, growing up listening to Metallica and other Metallica nuggets. Ryan also talks about how he got into journalism and his early days in the band Burn It Down. He tells us about his entrance into MTV and how he became a writer on the show Movie House. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint returns with his "Pick From The Kit" Music on this episode from Metallica and Burn It Down. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Ryan Phillips of Story of the Year joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Ryan and I discuss their new album "Wolves" that is out now. We also talk about their journey from St. Louis to California and back. Ryan goes in depth about working with John Feldmann, Steve Evetts and more. Ryan and I go way back so we also discuss Big Blue Monkey and playing shows together in the late 90s. Music on this episode from Story of the Year and The Misfits. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Bad Wolves drummer John Boecklin joins the podcast this week. John and I talk about the hype train that is Bad Wolves. We discuss the upcoming 5FDP tour, his time in Devildriver and how Tommy Vext came into BW. John also tells a few great Phil Anselmo stories and talks about his Patriots in the Super Bowl. Robb Rivera makes his weekly "Pick From The Kit" Music on this episode from Black Sabbath and Bad Wolves. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Gene Hoglan of Testament returns to the podcast this week. Gene and I talk about the upcoming Slayer tour. Gene discusses the very first Slayer tour and how he was the 16 year old lighting guy. Gene also talks about the Inside Metal: The Rise of LA Thrash documentary, the timetable of the next Testament record and if he wants to do another Atomic Clock DVD. Gene has stories for days. Ian Wadley of The Rock and Metal Combat Podcast is the cohost of the episode. Ian and I yap all about his great podcast, Slayer, New Orleans, their adventures at the first Rock N Pod Expo and even some football talk. Robb Rivera of nonpoint also makes his "Robb's Pick From The Kit" Music on this episode from S.O.D., Testament, Uncle Acid and the deadbeats and Refused. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Aaron Pauley from Of Mice and Men is the guest this week. Aaron and I discuss the new Of Mice and Men album "Defy" and to talk about the upcoming touring plans. We talk about how one song can change a band and his taking over the lead vocals. Aaron gives his 2 cents on Slayer retiring. Aaron was a great guest and the new album is top notch. Bakko of Cobras and Fire Podcast is the special guest host. We talk about the Vinnie Vincent Expo, Slayer and Gene Simmons showing up with Thee Rock N Roll Residency. We also talk about the NFL playoffs. Music on this episode from Slayer, Of Mice & Men, Atala and The Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Robb Rivera of nonpoint also makes his "Robb's Pick From The Kit" CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

The mighty John 5 joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. We discuss his new solo live album "It's Alive" and talk about how the recording came together. John talks about his days playing with David Lee Roth, the new Rob Zombie album and we talk heavily about the life of a hired gun. John also talks more about Gene and Ace playing together. Bob Nalbandian is the mastermind behind "Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal" and is on to give all a history lesson. Bob talks about the first Metallica shows, the age of fanzines and what bands he thought should have been bigger. Robb Rivera of nonpoint makes his "Robb's Pick From The Kit" with a Testament gem. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Philip H. Anselmo joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss his upcoming Philip H. Anselmo and The Illegals album "Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue". Phil and I talk about the anger and fire on this new album. Phil also tells a great Dimebag Darrell story. We finish up talking about Phil's New Orleans Saints and their chances in Minnesota this weekend. Robb Rivera of nonpoint makes his "Robb's Pick From The Kit" with a Pantera classic. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

LET 2018 BEGIN WITH A MACHINE HEAD BLAST!! Robb Flynn of the mighty Machine Head is the guest this week. The General himself and I talk about the new album "Catharsis" and the nu album "The Burning Red". Robb also talks about taking Primer 55 on tour, his love or lost love of Star Wars and the Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas. Robb discusses the rap influence on Machine Head and we talk fondly of the late 90s and our silly hairdos. Robb Rivera of nonpoint makes his debut of "Robb's Pick From The Kit" on this episode with a Machine Head classic. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Looking back at the best clips of 2017 with Wes Borland, Dave Lombardo, Doyle, Wednesday 13, Toby Wright, Rita Haney, Bobby Tongs, Gene Hoglan, Max Cavalera, Jose Mangin, Eddie Trunk, Matt Heafy and a sneak peak at the upcoming Robb Flynn interview. Also bits about my car break in, Mina Caputo talking shit, Chewbacca not paying child support and more. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Robb Rivera joins the podcast for a third time. Robb comes with stories about The Poison Red album cycle, updates on the band and then we play some music. Songs from deftones, Snot, (hed) pe, downset, Stuck Mojo and Orange 9mm. We discuss each one and trade stories about each band. I have a feeling this will become a weekly thing. Jon and I also discuss his latest Twitter troll and the reaction to the Wes Borland episode. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Do I even need a description this week? It's Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit, Big Dumb Face, Black Light Burns, Queen Kwong, ect. Wes and I have an extended chat about everything from where we were on 9/11 to why he has made roots in Detroit. Wes talks about making the new Big Dumb Face record "Where Is Duke Lion? He's Dead..." and answers where is the new Limp Bizkit album. This is one of the longest interviews done for the podcast, so strap in and enjoy. Josh and Jon also talk reactions to the possible shit in cars and Josh's review of the Hatebreed show. Music on this episode from Limp Bizkit, Big Dumb Face, Black Light Burns and nonpoint. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

If you are a Pantera fan, you know Bobby Tongs. Bobby was behind the camera on all of the legendary Pantera Home Videos and both Dimevision releases. Bobby and Josh talk about how Bobby met the Pantera guys and how Dime put a camera in his hands. Bobby talks about the band opening for KISS on the reunion tour, seeing Pantera pre-Phil and answers the question of how many hours of footage there is of Pantera. Bobby is also on to promote Dimevision 2. Josh and Jon talk about the latest STP singer, our thoughts on Malcom Young passing and did someone break in Josh's car and take a shit? You have to listen until the end for that one Music on this episode from Pantera, The Modern Age Slavery and Korn CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Florida Frank returns to the show for a third time. Frank and Josh talk about the upcoming 20 years of Satisfaction tour. Frank also discusses the impact of the debut Hatebreed album. Josh asks Frank about how he joined Hatebreed. And no Frank 3Gun interview would be complete without some Kiss and football talk. Josh and Jon rant about the recent Daron of System of a Down comments about Charles Manson and A Perfect Circle's photo policy. Music on this episode from Hatebreed, All Hail The Yeti and System of a Down CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Josh Todd of Buckcherry calls in this week to talk about his current solo tour with his band Josh Todd and The Conflict. We discuss the new album " Year of the Tiger". Josh also talks about growing up in southern California and going to early punk shows. Josh and Jon also rank the top 5 Pantera albums, talk about all the sexual misconduct scandals and discuss the passing of former Faith No More vocalist Chuck Mosley. Music on this episode from Josh Todd and The Conflict, Buckcherry, Pantera and One Hundred Thousand CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Joshua Moore of We Came As Romans guests this week on Talk Toomey. Joshua talks about the latest WCAR album "Cold Like War". Joshua also discusses We Came As Romans many appearances on the Pop Goes Punk compilations and covering Taylor Swift. The guys also go over the writing process for the band, the current tour with I, Prevail and the future of We Came As Romans. Jon is back from his week off to tell stories from the recent Guns N Roses and Dream Theater shows he attended. Josh and Jon discuss cover bands and should they play original tunes. Yngwie and his wall of amps is a subject of hilarity and Josh also tells the tale of meeting Sporty Spice. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)