Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Jeff Waters is the mastermind behind the great band Annihilator. Jeff joins the show this week to talk about their new album "For The Demented". Jeff and Josh also discuss the upcoming European tour with Testament and Death Angel. The guys also go over the many lineup changes with the band over the years. Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show steps in this week for Jon Drake. Chris is on to talk about his new book "Cause and Effect: Motley Crue". Chris and Josh discuss the history of the Motley Crue '94 album, what was going on in each other's lives at the time and Chris' time working in a crematory. Gross. 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)

DimebagzHag herself, Rita Haney joins the podcast this week. Rita and the guys discuss the upcoming Dimevision Vol. 2 DVD release. Jon tells a great story about getting fired from a job over some pizza and Pantera. Rita answers tough questions about Pantera, Dimebag and her role in the memory of the guitar legend. Make sure and preorder Dimevision Vol. 2 HERE Music on this episode from Pantera, Black Map and Skribbal 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)

In this preview of the upcoming interview on Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast, Rita Haney answers the question "If Dimebag was still with us, would there have been a Pantera reunion?" 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)

Matt Heafy of Trivium returns to Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast this week to discuss the new album "The Sin and The Sentence". Matt and Josh also talk about his preparedness for Hurricane Irma, his screaming technique used on the latest album and his love of gaming. Matt also talks about streaming and seeing that is the way of the future. Metallica is brought up once again, but this time they talk about Trivium's classic cover of Master Of Puppets. Josh and Jon also debate the merits of streaming versus buying physical copies. Does anyone even own a CD player anymore? Also on this episode, the guys talk about Big Dumb Face and Limp Bizkit. 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)

Jarrod Montague joins the podcast this week to talk about his upcoming book "True Rockstars: 12 Guiding Principles for Success and Happiness". Jarrod also reflects on his time in Taproot, all the Fred Durst drama and playing on Last Call with Carson Daly. Jarrod also shares Ozzfest and hanging with Pantera stories. Josh and Jon talk about the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominees and hang around til the end of the show for some breaking news regarding the future of the podcast. ORDER THE BOOK HERE: "True Rockstars: 12 Guiding Principles for Success and Happiness" WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

The mighty Max Cavalera returns to Talk Toomey. Max and Josh talk about the upcoming Soulfly dates. The tour will see the band playing the classic Nailbomb album "Point Blank" in it's entirety. Max also discusses the tragedy in Las Vegas and if it should impact going to shows. They also discuss bands covering songs, the Return to Roots tour and how Dino from Fear Factory came to play on "24 Hour Bullshit". Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, also joins the show. Jon talks with him about the history of Van Halen. Josh chimes in on how hard it was to find all the characters from the early days around the band. The guys also discuss Greg's upcoming Ted Templeman biography. If you are a Van Halen fan, this discussion is for you. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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/talkt

This is a triple threat from Louder Than Life 2017. First Josh sat down with A.J. of Fire From The Gods. AJ talks about his musical upbringing, growing up on Korn and Slipknot and the new Fire From The Gods release. Next up, Josh sat down with all of Ded. The guys talk about touring with Korn, working with Fred Durst and being in the studio with Jon Feldman. And to top it off, Lou from Palisades jumps on the podcast. Lou and Josh talk about the new Palisades release, the social media of fast food restaurants and how Chester Bennington shaped his vocals. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Eddie Trunk recently talked with Josh at Louder Than Life. Eddie talks about his upcoming yet to announced new TV show. Eddie and Josh also talk about his history with Ronnie James Dio and the upcoming Bowl For Ronnie. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Wendy Dio and Steven Adler join the show this week to talk about the Bowl For Ronnie event coming up this weekend. The 3rd Annual Charity Bowling Tournament to Benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, Taking Place THIS FRIDAY, October 6, 2017 at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

One of the ambassadors of Metal, Jose Mangin sat down with Josh at the Louder Than Life Festival. The guys talked about meeting in the 90's, Jose interviewing James Hetfield, encountering Katy Perry and trade some Dimebag stories. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Shawn Drover of Act Of Defiance joins the show this week. Shawn and Josh talk about the new AoD album "Old Scars, New Wounds", playing golf and being a part of The Big 4 with Megadeth. Josh and Jon also talk about their top 3 perfect albums of all time. Music from Act Of Defiance, Megadeth, Queensryche and Machine Head WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

John Ostronomy of Talking Metal sat down with Josh at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. The guy talked about the history of Talking Metal Podcast, working with Ace Frehley and his squashing of the feud with The Classic Metal Show. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Jason Bakken of Cobras & Fire is back to discuss day two of the Louder Than Life festival. Josh and Bakko talk a little about each band. Music on this episode from Falling In Reverse, Incubus and For We Are Many. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Bakko from Cobras & Fire Podcast joins the show this week for the annual Louder Than Life Preview. Josh and Bakko discuss all the bands on the bill, play some tunes and talk about covering a festival in the media tent. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Brock Lindow, the voice of 36 Crazyfists, joins the show this week to talk about the upcoming album "Lanterns". Brock talks about the inspiration behind the lyrics of the new record. Brock and Josh talk about his love of Alice in Chains and the how the Seattle Scene made it to Alaska. Brock, being the hockey lover he is, answers some questions about the Nashville Predators and their fans. He also reminisces about the Killswitch Engage tour from 2004. Josh and Jon talk about Jon's recent recording with Discography Discussion and Josh's recording with Bakko from Cobra's and Fire. They also discuss Gene Simmons wishing he could trademark air, Jon's love of Prince or lack thereof and XXXTentacion getting knocked out on stage. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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=

Kenny Olson, founding member of Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band, sat down with Josh at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. The guys talked about Kenny's new music, writing the classic "Devil Without A Cause" and some Joe C stories. Kenny tells a great story about pranking Sevendust on stage during the Metallica tour. The interview concluded with a track from the Kenny Olson Cartel "Up All Night". Josh and Jon break down the upcoming Kid Rock run for senate. The guys then finish out the episode talking about the Decapitated pending rape case. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Chris and Josh talk at the end of the Rock N Pod Expo about the day's festivities. Aaron Camaro shows up and all hell breaks loose. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

Happy 2nd Birthday to the podcast. This week to celebrate we have John Connolly of Sevendust on to talk about his other venture "Projected". We talk about the writing process for both bands. John talks about his relationship with Dimebag and how Dime was fan of Sevendust. We discuss Projected releasing a double album in 2017 and if he is crazy. John also talks about his relationship with the Creed guys and touring with them and Metallica. We could not have asked for a better birthday guest. Jon Drake is out of commission this week after singing all Labor Day weekend, so I called in Mark Strigl of the Talking Metal podcast to fill his shoes. Mark and I discuss meeting at the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville and the festivities. Mark and I also talk about local band festivals and the future of podcasting. You can check out Mark and Talking Metal at TalkingMetal.com WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey M

Opus and Rob Roy stopped by the Talk Toomey table at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. The guys talked about the latest Dead By Wednesday release, working with Dave Ellefson and touring with Raven. Opus also tells us about working with Jamey Jasta and his Hatewear clothing line. Josh, Rob and Opus trade Marc Rizzo tour stories to finish out the interview. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)

The mighty Steev Esquivel of Skinlab sits down with Toomey at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2017. The guys discuss touring together many moons ago, the Skinlab album and how he hooked up with Dead By Wednesday. Steev lets us know what happened at Robb Flynn's 50th Birthday party. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)