Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Jimmy Bower sits down with the Talk Toomey podcast at a tour stop in Louisville. Jimmy and I talk about his many bands including eyehategod, Down, Superjoint, etc. We also discuss his love of old trucks and woodworking. Jimmy also opens up about Mike Williams and his liver transplant. Want to know what it was like to to tour with Randy Blythe....Jimmy answers that too. This episode is co-hosted by my good friend Mike of MDG Rock Pix Photography ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Dez Fafara calls in this week to talk about the upcoming DevilDriver headlining tour. Dez and I also talk about early DD tours with Superjoint and Dez's relationship with Phil Anselmo. Dez talks about Coal Chamber touring with Pantera and Machine Head. We also talk about his transition from Coal Chamber to DevilDriver. Dez also gives his opinion on the new Suicide Silence album. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show hosted the Online Radio/ Podcasters Summit over the weekend. The guests included myself, Mark Strigl of Talking Metal, Victor Ruiz of Mars Attacks, Joe Kleon of Songcast and Jon Drake of Nerfherder Council. The topics included how we got into podcasting, war stories, bad guests, Metallica, Blabbermouth, etc. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Gene Hoglan calls in to the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Gene and I talk about the new Testament record. We discuss Deloreans. Gene and I go down memory lane and he tells great stories about Slayer and early Metallica. I ask about his time in Dethklok and what its like to play along to a cartoon. This episode was a blast to record. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mina Caputo joins the podcast this week. Mina and I discuss her journey over the last 9 years. We talk about her willingness to give up her band, friends, family and career to become her true self. Mina also talks about the hypocrisy of the law makers in this country. I ask Mina about the new LOA record and we talk about some classic LOA songs. It was an honor to have her on the podcast. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Shawna Potter of War on Women calls in this week to talk about their recent tours with Flag and Refused. We talk about War on Women playing Riot Fest and the reunited Misfits. Shawna and I talk a little about Trump becoming president, but most importantly we talk about coming up together in the Nashville local scene in the late 90s. Music on this episode from War on Women, Refused and The Misfits. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this retrospective, I break down each episode of 2016. There are clips from Tony Campos, Bonz, Mike Sarkisyan, Eric Brittingham, Kurdt Vanderhoof, Mark Hunter, Dave Ellefson, Rich Ward, Jim Breuer, Stevie Benton, Robb Rivera, Davey Muise, Sonny Mayo, Glen Benton, Matt Heafy, Kirk Windstein, Max Cavalera, Edsel Dope, Tom Maxwell, Mike Spreitzer, Trevor Phipps and Erik Rogers. Music on this episode from Chimaira, nonpoint, Trivium and nothingface. --------------------------------------------- Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Chris Czynszak of the Decibel Geek Podcast joins the show this week. Chris and I talk about the origins of his show. We talk about the state of the metal world. Chris and I discuss the Chiefs-Titans game....haha. But most of all we play some Pantera songs and talk at length about the band. --------------------------------------------- Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Erik Rogers joins the show this week to talk about his early days in music. We talk about the formation of Stereomud. Erik talks about the highs and lows of the music business. We throw in some of our stories from touring together. Erik also answers a question from a Patreon supporter and talks about his new project My Therapy I go waaaay back in the vault and pull out the interview with Billy Grey that appeared on episode 2. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

On this episode of Talk Toomey, I chat with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and bass legend Glenn Hughes. We talk about his start on bass, his induction in the R&RHOF, Tony Iommi and more. Glenn discusses his new album Resonate and working with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also on this episode is a great Black Sabbath discussion with the hosts of the Off Our Meds podcast. Mike, Eric and Daniel had me over to their studio to record a riveting talk about the legendary Black Sabbath Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Chris and I talk about the evolution of the show from the early days of internet radio to the juggernaut that is The Classic Metal Show. We discuss our thoughts on the great (just ask him) Eddie Trunk. Chris and I go at length on my favorite topic...Pantera. We also break down Cleveland sports, our opinion of Bruno Mars and even talk some Garth Brooks. Music on this episode from Devil You Know, Pantera, Kataklysm, Metallica, Glenn Hughes and NOFX Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Former Kottonmouth Kings and DGAF member Saint Dog joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Saint Dog and I talk about his new deal with Force 5 Records. We talk about his roots in hip hop and love of the Beastie Boys, NWA and Cypress Hill. Saint Dog talks about how The Kottonmouth Kings formed, what he did post-KMK and his solo career. The DRP joins this episode to breakdown the signing of Saint Dog. The DRP and I talk about his time with Primer 55. We discuss the differences in the metal scene as opposed to the underground hip hop scene. I also give my review of the Five Finger Death Punch show I went to over the weekend. Music on this episode from The Beastie Boys, Saint Dog, Insane Clown Posse, Trapjaw, Primer 55, 40 Below Summer and Crystal Lake Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkto

Trevor and I sat down at their recent tour stop in Louisville. We discuss touring Europe, starting a label and being a father. Trevor talks about the musical landscape that was happening when Unearth began. He also talks about some of the new artists he is working with and I play a track from Unwill. Music on this episode from Unearth, Life of Agony, Stone Sour, snapcase, Metallica, Unwill and Johnny Cash Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross joins the podcast this week to breakdown Pantera's legendary album Far Beyond Driven. Hiran and I go through every song, talk about the album cover and Dimebag's tone. We agree that Phil is one of the best vocalists of all time and that Rex and Vinnie are beasts. Come join us for this Pantera love fest! From the Talk Toomey vault is my interview with Steev Esquivel of Skinlab Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Doc Coyle returns to Talk Toomey on this episode. Doc has a great new podcast called the Ex Man. We talk all about podcasts, his time playing with Meytal Cohen, his thoughts on a God Forbid reunion and his new project I of Tongues. This episode also features some listener requests. Music from Mastodon, Gojira, Metal Church, Sepultura and Death will Tremble Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mike Spreitzer and I sit down and discussed everything from Marilyn Manson to hardware stores. Mike talked about how he joined DevilDriver and playing his first show with the band on zero rehearsals. We chat about the stigma that Dez had coming from the NU Metal world and how that affected early DevilDriver tours. Them Evils joined the show for a quick interview from Louder than Life. Music on this episode from The Misfits, DevilDriver, Devil You Know, Them Evils, Marilyn Manson and Coal Chamber Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Chris Beattie of Hatebreed and myself sat down at a recent show here in Louisville. Chris and I talked about Knotfest, New York Giants football, his tour of ESPN, the Hatebreed writing process and touring with Rocky George back in the day. From the Talk Toomey vault is my talk with Brandon and Corey of American Standards Music on this episode from Biohazard, Earth Crisis, snapcase, Every Time I Die, System of a Down, Hatebreed and more..... Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Legendary NWOBHM vocalist Biff Byford of Saxon comes on this week to talk about their new live album, Playing with Metallica in 1981, touring with Motorhead and about the upcoming UFO/Saxon US Tour Don Jamieson and I talk for close to an hour about his stand up comedy, performing at the Orion Festival, That Metal Show and all about comedy in general. Music on this episode from Saxon, Metallica, Van Halen, Motorhead, Discrepancies and Slayer Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

This is a star studded episode featuring interviews from Louder Than Life with Neil Fallon and Dan Maines of Clutch, Paolo of Trivium, Benji and Dan of Skindred, Ryan of The Amity Affliction, Par and Hannes of Sabaton and a very special appearance from Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

LTL mini episode with Jake Figueroa from Crobot. We nerd out on bass playing and his influences. We talk Jaco, Cliff Burton and others. Jake and I discuss what to call his stage presence. Jake was as nice and cool as can be. Sit back and enjoy my time with Jake. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Support Become a Patreon Supporter here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)