Wednesday 13 reflects on 20 years of his solo career, starting with signing his first deal with Roadrunner Records after the Murderdolls went on hiatus. He shares the challenges of being dropped by labels, the excitement of building his solo identity, and how these experiences shaped his resilience. The conversation highlights his connection with fans across generations, the legacy of the Murderdolls, and revisiting older material for the upcoming 20th anniversary tour of his first solo album. Wednesday also delves into the creative process behind his new record, inspired by his roots and career longevity. The interview wraps up with a nostalgic memory of his favorite Christmas toy, adding a personal touch to the discussion. 

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In this episode of Talk Toomey, we sit down with the talented Lucia Cifarelli to discuss her incredible journey through the music industry. Lucia reflects on her early days with the band Drill, their rise during the '90s alternative scene, and the heartbreaking challenges that led to the group's dissolution. She shares how personal struggles and creative exploration shaped her path, eventually leading her to a new chapter with KMFDM. Lucia also talks about her solo projects, revisiting Drill's music, and the profound experiences that defined her career. 

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In this episode of Talk Toomey, Max Cavalera returns to discuss his busy life in metal and his current work on the new Soulfly album. He reflects on touring Europe and the influence of playing older Soulfly songs, which has inspired the direction of the new record. Max describes his creative process, particularly the excitement of blending tribal and thrash elements in his music. He also talks about band member Mike DeLeon’s unique energy during live performances and teases upcoming shows and projects, including a "Max Cavalera Night" in Arizona. 

Max Cavalera discusses preparing for the Soulfly tour, jamming to different styles, and how playing music feels like a therapeutic experience. He reflects on his approach to creating riffs and how some days he loves a riff, while others he second-guesses it. Max expresses gratitude for his long career and continues to find excitement in new projects, including collaborating with his son Zion. He concludes by talking about the fun and challenge of making impactful records and the excitement of future tours and performances. 

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Toomey and Akin take a deep dive into the Rolling Stone Top 100 Heavy Metal Songs list. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Is Led Zepplin Heavy Metal?

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Daniel Winter-Bates of Bury Tomorrow joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss their latest record, The Seventh Son. Dani speaks on the writing and recording process with Dan Weller. He then talks about the newest members of the band and what they added to the band. The guys dive into writing riffs and the pain of bringing a riff to the band and getting rejection. Dani goes into his vocal inspirations and also talk some nu metal and how that is influencing new music. Dani talks about not touring the states in 13 years and the mystique around the band in America. They end the chat with some Music For Nations talk. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Chris' arm and the story of the Finnish Metal Doctor! Toomey then dives into the recent Life Of Agony 30th Anniversary Show for River Runs Red. Joshua talks about the setlist, crowd reactions and the band crushing the stage. The guys talk some OzzFest memories. Mudvayne is going on tour, Misfits and Megadeth to play together in Florida and Bret Michaels is releasing an inspirational book. Joshua and Chris then discuss Drowning Pool going back to an old singer and a little Saliva talk. The documentary on PornHub is discussed. 

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Johannes Eckerström of Avatar returns to Talk Toomey this week to discuss Avatar's latest release, Dance Devil Dance. Johannes starts the talk with his recent trip to the dog park and talks about dressing up his chihuahua in metal clothes. The guys dive into the new album and Johannes speaks about starting their own label. He also addresses the "this is our horniest album" quote. The videos for the album are dissected and some great satanic panic discussion. The guys end with balloon animals talk, Orbit Culture and if the makeup changes him onstage. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show with some Metallica talk and dive into the story of Cliff Burton joining the band. The guys talk some Suicide Silence and Toomey's interview recap. Louder Than Life lineup is out they go over the festival and who they would like to see. Lars Ulrich says Lulu has aged well, Robb Flynn has some thoughts on the 100 Greatest Metal Songs list and Vio-lence played a show with zero original members. Ripper says he would fill in for Phil Anselmo if needed, Morgan Lander says it's time for new Kittie music and Tony Campos says it's up to the fans if they want new Static-X music. The guys gives some tv and music recommendations. 

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Mark Heylmun of Suicide Silence joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss their latest album, Remember... You Must Die. Mark and Joshua dive into the Suicide Silence writing process, where all the riffs originate and the Alter of Self video. The guys talk about the uplifting album title and how heavy the record needed to be. Mark talks about playing the first Pantera show back and the feelings around the bands on the topic. Joshua and Mark finish with talk about album cover artist, David Van Gough, and the cover art of Remember...We Must Die. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show recapping their respective interviews from the week. Akin spoke about Mikkey Dee of Motorhead interview and having to record with him at 6am. Toomey then talks about his interview with Burton C Bell and the takeaway from all the metal sites running with his comments on the new Fear Factory news. Morgan Lander of Kittie has given her two cents on the Pantera celebration. Dave Lombardo will be releasing a solo album. Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down is also releasing a solo album and the guys talk about the upcoming DevilDriver single. Jeff Scott Soto weighs in on his bandmate Dave Ellefson. The guys discuss the latest Chris Rock special and gives some music recommendations.

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Burton C Bell returns to that Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his upcoming photography exhibition, Paradise Found. Burton and Joshua talk about his history with photography and his love for taking and developing photos since elementary school. Paradise Found revolves around abandoned industrial buildings and the guys discuss how these buildings are remnants of another time. Burton speaks on the Dye Sublimation process on aluminum and how it is the perfect platform for these prints. He then talks about meeting Vincent Castigilia and getting the exhibition together for his gallery. Burton talks about his current musical projects and drops how he is doing vocals on a Rammstein tribute record and tells a story of hanging with Rammstein in a shared dressing room. Burton does answer a few Fear Factory questions. Burton finishes with more details on his exhibition. 

More Info on the exhibit:

The series features twenty original, full-color photographs of abandoned industrial buildings taken in darkness and fog from 2002-2003. BELL's images are printed on aluminum using the Dye Sublimation process - an approach BELL calls "celluloid impressionism." The photographs are representational of BELL’s industrial and science fiction aesthetic.

The Vincent Castiglia Gallery, which opened in 2022 to showcase Castiglia’s tattoo designs and selection of limited-edition painting prints, will be premiering BURTON C. BELL’s work on March 11th. The exhibit will run through May 23rd.

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Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Akin's nerve damage. Toomey recaps the Chad Ruhlig interview. The guys discuss the first Fear Factory shows with Milo Silvestro, the new Xero costume and Tim Henson of Polyphia's Boomer Bends comments. Kiss has announced their final shows, Marty Friedman jumped up with Megadeth in Tokyo and Robert Trujillo has been in Metallica for 20 years! James Hetfield to star in an upcoming film, Metallica has released more new music and Steve Vai hates clickbait. John 5 gives you a tour of a plane you will never ride on and Rob Halford may have overstepped with Dolly Parton. The guys also discuss if they should drop the Seattle Sea Dragons!!

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Chad Ruhlig of For The Fallen Dreams joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss FTFD's Self Titled upcoming album. Chad and Joshua talk about the writing process through the pandemic and working with outside writers for the first time in the band's career. The guys talk about their current tour with Gideon and getting back on the road after 3 years. Chad speaks on For The Fallen Dreams molding a set list of old and new songs to make the fans happy. Toomey and Ruhlig then dive more into his vocal approach on the new album and expanding into singing and a little flow here and there. Chad tells us about the importance of recording vocals on this album with Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz of Bad Wolves.  Great chat with Chad. Check it out!

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On this episode of the Talk Toomey podcast, Diamond and Josh from Tetrarch discuss their new single, "Live Not Fantasize," and how it evolved from a casual demo to one of their favorite tracks. They reflect on the challenges of crafting a memorable guitar solo that fits their nu-metal style, with Diamond sharing her pride in how it turned out. The conversation delves into the lyrical themes of overcoming negativity and self-doubt, and the music video’s storyline, which follows an outcast finding comfort in an unexpected place. They also give behind-the-scenes insights into the video production process and the fun moments on set. 

Josh reflects on how excited and supportive he was when Diamond was approached by Jackson to design a signature guitar, recalling their shared dreams from high school. Diamond explains how the process took two years, highlighting the creative freedom Jackson gave her to design the guitar in her own style. She also touches on how honored she feels to break barriers as a woman of color in the metal scene, while emphasizing that her success is rooted in a genuine passion for heavy music and guitar. The conversation ends with hints about new music possibly coming in 2025.

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Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Akin's nerve issues. Toomey then talks about the latest website that is pulling from the podcast and how they are truly clickbait with the headlines. The guys then discuss a trend that is happening with bands not doing press and if that's the future. Akin and Toomey dive into the new Fear Factory vocalist, the talk of 300 auditions and Burton C. Bell's photographic exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale. Killswitch Engage's Adam D and Howard Jones are demoing a new project. Max Cavalera speaks on if needs a Sepultura reunion. Joshua and Chris then debate how big a true Sepultura reunion would be. The guys also discuss Max's comments on the Pantera celebration. Akin brings up the new Story Of The Year single and Toomey gives his two cetns. Toomey talks Taylor Lewan getting cut from the Tennessee Titans and Taylor's recent interview with Jeffree Star. The guys also tackled their Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. 

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Traa Daniels of P.O.D. joins Talk Toomey to discuss his new project, World Gone Cold. Traa and Joshua talk about how the band came together during the pandemic. They speak about how heavy the record is and recording the EP together. Traa looks back on joining P.O.D. 30 years ago and adapting his bass style to punk and metal. Traa also tells us his story about how "Satellite" helped everyone around 9/11 with uplifting lyrics and where they were during the attacks. Joshua and Traa dive into Traa's bass influences, moving to Nashville and if he is becoming a Titans fan! Traa ends with the future of World Gone Cold and show ideas. 

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Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss his upcoming solo release, Consequences Coming. Glen and Joshua start the talk with his songwriting process, writing about heavy topics and Joshua gets a lesson on English slang and Brexit! Glen jokes about The Sex Pistols not having band meetings and gives his thoughts on the Hulu Series "Pistol". He then talks about the lasting effect punk has had on popular culture and talks about how he recently joined Blondie as their bass player. 

Toomey and Akin start the show breaking down some recent stories involving Metallica, Megadeth and Charlie Benante's thoughts on the Pantera critics. Toomey talks the new Paramore record and Akin gives his thoughts on the John 5 in Motley Crue footage. 

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Tim "Ripper" Owens makes his Talk Toomey debut this week. Ripper and Toomey start the show talking about his weight loss journey and then dive into his Jamey Jasta produced solo EP "Return to Death Row". Tim discusses how easy it is to work with Jasta and the turnaround time it took him to record the vocals. He gives us a taste of his vocal warmup and his thoughts on being named a Top 50 Metal Vocalist. He gives us the backstory of him not being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with Judas Priest and the guys touch on the movie "Rock Star". They finish up the talk with his appearance on Bar Rescue and the inner working of having bands around the world to play solo shows. 

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Joshua Toomey is joined by Bakko from Cobras & Fire this week. Toomey starts the episode with some talk about his latest interview with Brent Smith of Shinedown. The guys dive into the new Limp Bizkit deepfake video, the Satanic Panic of Sam Smith and Ozzy won some Grammys. John Crist of Danzig wanted to replace Kirk Hammett in Metallica, Bakko discusses new Foo Fighters drummer thoughts and Paul Stanley vocals. Jason Newsted if starting a "heavy" new band and the guys discuss Jason's finances. Toomey and Bakko break down a heavy metal love song list for the upcoming Valentines Day holiday. To end the show, the guys give their recommendations. 

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Brent Smith of Shinedown joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week. Brent and Joshua start the show with a trip down memory lane and speak on Brent's early band days in Knoxville and the clubs that helped shape him. Brent talks about cutting his hair and losing weight and how he still can't take a compliment. He also discusses the importance of a strong road crew. The guys dive into the Dead Don't Die video location and the background of the tune. Brent also goes on about the Shinedown fans and how important they are to the band. Jelly Roll and Pantera are discussed along with his early influences and fame. They finish off the talk with Sympton of Being Human talk and signing albums in Walmart on the downlow! 

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In this episode, Toomey and Akin bring you the latest in heavy news, including legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne's retirement, the lineup for Inkcarceration Fest, Milwaukee Metal Fest and even recap the Royal Rumble. They also get into Dino Cazares and his prepping the new Fear Factory singer for the incoming trolls. 

Toomey and Akin also dive into Soulfly's recent recognition with the key to the city and give their opinions on the newest Falling in Reverse video.

Get ready for a journey through the world of heavy metal as Toomey and Akin discuss all the latest news, rumors, and tunes. Don't miss out on this week's episode of "Talk Toomey Presented by Knotfest.com"

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Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the upcoming album, “Homicidal Ecstasy”. Devin talks about writing the new album throughout the pandemic and pouring their hearts into recording. Devin gives us his tour essentials. He talks about the band having gym memberships to Planet Fitness for working out and showers. There is talk of the band name and how hard it is for clubs to throw it on the marquees. The guys discuss the "Face Ripped Off" video and the graphic storyline. Devin also talks about the upcoming Chaos & Carnage Tour and jokes about stopping the shows if they see crowds rowing!  

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Toomey and Akin start the show with talk of their respective Vended and Dave Landau interviews. The guys then dive into the recent Pantera concert cancellations and the Foo Fighters taking their place. Joshua and Chris speak on the Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 50th anniversary graphic uproar. They comment on the Axl Rose performance at the Lisa Marie Presley Memorial. Metallica will release their new album in theaters. Reb Beach recently talked about Beavis and Butthead and Metallica being the downfall of Winger. Fireball Cinnamon doesn't have Whisky in it!! Joshua ends with talking about Aubrey Plaza on SNL and her Megadeth tee shirt, they talk about the Damar Hamblin conspiracies and Chris talks "5 Days At Memorial" Doc.

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Griffin Taylor and Simon Crahan of Vended sat down with Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. Simon speaks on the bands growth and progress over the past year. Griffin talks about touring Europe and all the great shows. Griffin also tells us about the fans being appreciative that they were touring overseas. The guys talk about the Jinjer and P.O.D. tour and their fans getting them. They also talk about the new generation of bands coming up. Griffin dives into what video games he is playing. To finish up, Simon speaks on the "Ded To Me" video. 

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In this episode, we welcome Cristian Machado, frontman of *Lions at the Gate*, to discuss their latest single "Can't Feel the Sun." Christian opens up about the band's journey, explaining how their music reflects inner struggles and the search for victory amid darkness. He also touches on their creative process, the challenges of starting a new band later in life, and the decision to distance themselves from their former band’s legacy. Cristian shares insights on the music industry's current landscape, including the importance of authenticity, strategic growth, and collaboration with talented producers. Additionally, Cristian reflects on the band's gratitude for industry friendships that have supported them through their transition, while teasing their upcoming second album and the excitement of performing live again. Don't miss his thoughts on band vs. brand and the art of staying true to the music! 

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Toomey and Akin start the show with all the love for the cop memes they received all week! Joshua talked about his recent interview with Shaun Morgan of Seether. The guys dive into a no-playback festival in Germany and the Eddie Trunk response. Ugly Kid Joe announces a tour! Dolly Parton details her rock album and her covers of classic songs. Wes Borland has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife. Jared MacEachern speaks on the longevity of Machine Head. Joshua and Chris talk about band member audition horror stories. Carol Baskin's husband has been found!! The guys talk about the Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker doc on Netflix. Toomey and Akin both give their stories of being held up at gunpoint. 

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Shaun Morgan of Seether joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Shaun discusses the 20th anniversary of Disclaimer and the 3 album set that is being released January 20th. Shaun and Joshua start the chat with Shaun's move to Nashville and sitting in on writing sessions, neighbors giving up the dream and his confidence writing with others. Shaun dives into being the one touring musician in the neighborhood and having a tour bus show up to start a tour. He talks the best part of a cul-de-sac chili cookoff (spolier: jello shots)!  Shaun also opens up about just wanting to be regular guy Shaun and not be the guy from Seether all the time. He goes into moving onto a farm and wanting his kids to grow up with animals and having fresh veggies and eggs. Shaun discusses the future of touring and wanting to focus more on family. He breaks down how tough it is on his wife and gets deep on the demands with the kids. He is also getting the itch to write new music after a few years of not being in the writing headspace. Joshua and Shaun look back on the early days of Seether and the bands that Seether toured with on the Disclaimer cycle. The guys talk tour stories and sleeping terrible places. They move on to dealing with kids and social media. How much is too much money?  Shaun then looks back at the Disclaimer album covers and how the first thing he did was change the album cover. The guys end the talk with some discussion about the live show that was included in the reissue. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show with the news that the WWE has sold and they talk about the value of content. The guys then switch focus over to Terry Glaze and his Pantera Celebration comments that were not that Van Halen is a great band. Jimmy Bower has his thoughts on Pantera vs Exhorder and the guys give their two cents. You can AirBNB a house that Ace Frehley hasn't lived in since the early 80s. Sully Erna once "dated" Lady Gaga. Joshua and Chris then break down the story of a La Vernge police department that turned X-rated. Chris talks about his love of murder porn and Joshua recommends a great band out of Nashville called Hard Reset. This is an ep for the ages!

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John Tardy of Obituary joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, Dying of Everything. John talks about writing and recording during the pandemic and having to sit on the album. He speaks on not wanting to release the album when they couldn't tour. John lets us know about the writing process and the convenience of having built a studio. He also talks about recent tours with Amon Amarth, Black Label Society and the final Slayer shows. John and Joshua also reflect on the early days of Sepultura in the US and meeting those guys at Morrisound Studios. The guys finish the talk with some football discussion. 

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Joshua and Chris start the show with somber news of Bob Nalbandian passing and share some great stories of the legend. Mark Tremonti speaks on being approached by Rex Brown to throw his name in the hat for the Pantera gig. Richie Faulkner gives his thoughts on Zakk being the guy for the gig. Devin Townsend says Nickleback's Chad Kroeger is more metal than him. System Of A Down drummer, John Dolmayan, has some words for Serg and the rest of the band. Arch Enemy's  Alissa White-Gluz discusses her relationship with Doyle and Chris fights back his tears. 

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Toomey and Akin are back for the final episode of 2022 and both give their Top 10 Albums of the Year. Joshua and Chris start the show with catching up from Christmas and tell a few tales. The guys break down their lists and look ahead to 2023. To finish up they discuss great shows they've been to that are not metal and look back to the interviews that they conducted in 2022. 

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Joshua and Chris return this week with some Christmas good time goodness....actually who are we kidding it's Pantera talk and more. The guys start the show with some football talk and catching up on what has happened recently. Toomey recounts his trip to see Jason Mewes at a local comedy club. He talks about his hate for local humor at comedy shows and then gets into his review of the Mewes show and talks about the View Askew Universe.  The guys dive into what Tim "Ripper" Owens and Robb Flynn had to say about the Pantera celebration. Chris gives a quick review of the Metallica Charity concert. Toomey and Akin also hit on some Lamb of God news, Deftones recording a new album and Toomey tells a story of hanging with Stephen Carpenter. Also rumors of Limp Bizkit in the studio enter the discussion. Joshua and Chris also pull the curtain back and talk about interviewing character bands. The guys finish the Christmas episode with some favorite Christmas movie talk and dive into the career of Macaulay Culkin. 

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The weekly saga of As The Pantera Turns continues this week on Talk Toomey. Toomey and Akin discuss Rex Brown missing shows already, Pantera being announced on the summer festival circuit and The Illegals being a minor league team for the band. They guys also talk about Dino Cazares speaking on the new singer and touring in a van. Once again tour struggles are on the table with Anthrax backing out of Bloodstock. They then hit on the upcoming Chimaira shows in Cleveland and debate where Chimaira would be if they put out a new album and did a full tour. They finish with some recommendations and football talk. 

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Tucker Rule of Thursday and the newest supergroup to hit the airwaves, L.S. Dunes, joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Tucker and Joshua discuss putting together L.S. Dunes during the pandemic, his friendships with the members of the band and actually writing these songs in a room with the guys. Tucker speaks on taking Coheed and Cambria on one of their first tours, knowing My Chemical Romance from them attending Thursday shows in the early days and watching his friends become successful. The guys talk about the influences on Thursday and how Tucker approaches writing drum parts. Tucker then tells the story of filling in for My Chemical Romance at the height of The Black Parade. The chat ends with the futures of both L.S. Dunes and Thursday. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show talking  about Toomey's recent Riki Rachtman interview. The guys then dive into the stories of where they were when they heard that Dimebag Darrell was murdered. Joshua and Chris breakdown the footage of the first Pantera shows back, talk about the setlist and stage show. What did they think of Zakk? What did they think about Charlie? It is all inside! They also talk about Paul Stanley's comments on the Pantera reunion. Toomey and Akin got their Metallica and Pantera tickets and discuss the price and where they are sitting. Joshua give some love to Crosses, Jelly Roll and Wayne County Lyfe. As always they end with some Browns and Titans talk. 

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In this Talk Toomey, Bobby and Brad of Saliva reflect on continuing the band’s legacy after the passing of their former guitarist, Wayne. They talk about the challenges of evolving the band, navigating internal changes, and the difficulties faced when a founding member passes. The conversation touches on rebuilding bridges with the industry and keeping the band's integrity, even when dealing with roadblocks. They also discuss the importance of staying real and giving fans a great experience, no matter the size of the show. Finally, they tease new music coming soon, with plans to tour heavily in 2025.

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Riki Rachtman returns to the Talk Toomey podcast this week to discuss his upcoming One Foot In The Gutter tour. Riki and Joshua talk about wearing the t-shirt of the band you are seeing, his upcoming appearance on the Headbangers Boat and doing a SiriusXM Takeover for Jose. Riki speaks on going on tour after years of hearing his band guy friends telling stories. He also answers the question of who was a guest of Headbangers Ball that people don't talk about that he is proud of. He recalls singing Stone Cold Crazy with Metallica and going to Texas Stadium with Pantera. Riki gives his thoughts on the Pantera reunion and if he thinks it is a money grab.  He also gives some love to Amon Amarth and his thoughts on the new Metallica single. 

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Stop The Presses!!! METALLICA AND PANTERA ARE TOURING TOGETHER!!  Toomey and Akin spend most of the episode looking at the upcoming tour dates, the new Metallica tune and thoughts on the scale of the Pantera set at these shows. The guys breakdown all the special Metallica packages and pricing and once again talk about how much they are willing to pay to see Pantera live in the coming years. 

To finish out the episode they talk some Welcome To Chippendales and Netflix's Wednesday. 

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Amigo the Devil sat down with Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey Podcast at his recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys playing with a full band at the festival, Carson being crazy on the drums and his background in metal. They talk the songwriting process and Amigo's honesty in his music. Arrangements and Elvis are brought up. He wishes he could pinpoint a specific influence on his music and they talk collecting instruments and trinkets. They end the conversation with his recent cave exploring. 

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Ash Costello and Nikki Misery of New Years Day recently sat down with the Talk Toomey Podcast at their stop at Louder Than Life. The band starts the talk with an update on stolen gear and losing a bus driver. Joshua and NYD talk about the single, Hurts Like Hell, and them moving into fun and catchy and not so dark. Ash comments on being vulnerable in her lyrics and then all hell breaks loose when Vinnie Paul stories start. The interview ends with tour plans and finishing the new record.

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Mike Mushok of Staind and Saint Asonia joins the podcast this week to discuss Saint Asonia's latest EPs. Mike talks about the formation of the band, writing with Adam Gontier and his time in Newsted. Mike talks about growing up a shredder and playing guitar for hours at a time as a kid. The guys discuss the differences in playing huge fests with Staind and going out with Skillet with Saint Asonia. Joshua and Mike discuss their respective stories with Fred Durst in the 90s and Mike talks about getting Staind back together for festivals. Mike remembers getting the audition with Jason Newsted and joining his band.  He answers the question if he knew Aaron Lewis was going to go country.  The guys finish the talk with the futures of both Saint Asonia and Staind. 

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Layne and Myles Ulrich stopped to talk to Talk Toomey Podcast at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys discussed their track "As The Sun Sets" and being a 2-piece band. Joshua and the brothers talk about filling the stage with only two people on stage. Layne and Myles speak on being siblings and if they thought they would ever be in a band together. They also answer the topic of the other Metallica kids being in bands and seeing them also succeeding out on their own. 

*The audio drops during the last question.

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Joshua and Chris start the show with some talk about their recent interviews with Justin Foley and Dave Ellefson, respectively. Chris gives a review of his audio purchase of the Metallica Zazula Benefit Concert. Pantera are now Funko Pops, the guys touch on the Metal Grammy Nominees and they breakdown a list of the 13 greatest strip club songs. Rob Halford talks being on stage with K.K. and should there be a Type O Negative celebration. Chris comments on a story about a man falling in a vat of molten iron and being immediately incinerated. The guys give some recommendations and preview some upcoming interviews. 

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Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his project, Lybica. The guys start the chat with some talk of Justin moving to Florida and dealing with hurricanes. Justin then talks about having three dummers by trade in the band and how they speak to each other in the writing process. He then speaks on his writing in Killswitch Engage and having a simple kit in such a heavy band. Justin remembers back in the day when he had a "Rush" kit and getting made fun of by the hardcore community. Joshua and Justin then talk about the recent Lamb Of God / Killswitch Engage tour. The guys talk about the revolving door of openers on the tour and how it was refreshing for the bands, Joshua touches on "Atonement" and Justin speaks on having his old friend Howard Jones back in the fold jumping on a song and on stage. The shift focuses back on Lybica and an all-instrumental band, tour plans and being cat people. Justin finishes the talk with some love for Metal Blade and where you can get the new record. 

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Toomey and Akin start the show with some talk about their recent interviews. Toomey discusses the behind the scenes of interviewing Apocalyptica at Louder Than Life. Akin then breaks down a recent Selena Gomez doc. The guys dive into the Sick New World lineup and trade some Coal Chamber memories. Toomey speaks on his love of System Of A Down and defends his stance to Akin. Chris gives his thoughts on Halford singing with Dolly Parton at the Rock Hall induction. The guys discuss the lack of comradery between KK and the other members of Judas Priest. They then talk a little about the tragedy with former Helix guitarist, Daniel Fawcett. Toomey and Akin get into the M. Shadows comments on "fan abuse" and multiple versions of albums. They end with talk about the Weird Al movie and it's greatness. 

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Eicca Toppinen and Paavo Lötjönen of Apocalyptica join the Talk Toomey podcast at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys discuss classical covers, the Metallica past with the group and 30 years of the band. They also talk about collaborating with vocalists and how they came to collaborate with Corey Taylor. Eicca and Paavo also speak on canceling shows due to covid and the process of making up the dates. Upcoming singles and album talk finishes out the chat. 

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In this episode, Doc Coyle reflects on his multifaceted career, from touring with iconic bands like Metallica to pushing boundaries with Bad Wolves. He dives into the importance of adaptability in the ever-changing music industry, calling himself a chameleon who thrives on new challenges. Doc opens up about battling burnout, finding motivation, and staying creative after years in the spotlight. The episode also touches on guerrilla-style filmmaking, Aerosmith's influence, and the evolving world of music promotion. Tune in for an insightful conversation on growth, innovation, and what’s next for Doc.

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Joshua and Chris start the show with the news of John 5 joining Motley Crue. The guys then move on to James Hetfield dressing up for Halloween and his divorced dad vibes. Toomey and Akin talk about Amazon and the money they are putting into music content. They dive into the upcoming Headbangers Boat cruise. Worth Weaver of alltheprettythings joins the podcast to discuss the latest from the band. The guys then finish up with some recommendations and what they have been checking out. 

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Nick Ghanbarian of Bayside joined Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast at Louder Than Life. Nick and Joshua talk about the The Red EP and the upcoming release schedule for new music. Nick discusses being a band for 20+ years and their relationship with the fans. The guys speak on Bayside getting added to the When We Were Young Fest and being sold on playing with My Chemical Romance and the show being in Las Vegas. Nick talks about his Star Wars podcast, Thank The Maker, and loving the Disney years of the franchise. He ends the conversation with some talk about his Radio Radio show that gives some love to new bands. 

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Daryl Taberski of snapcase is on the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the 25th Anniversary of "Progression Through Unlearning". Daryl and Toomey start the talk with some history of the band and Daryl's switch from bass to vocals. Daryl discusses producer Steve Evetts wanting to take the band to next level and get that live feel on record. Daryl speaks on writing most of the record prior to the studio, but tells a story of writing the classic "Zombie Prescription" in the studio. The guys also talk influences, lyrical content and the concept of the album. You know they talk about that snare drum and the amount of time they took in the studio. Daryl talks Victory Records, The Pee Wee sample and touring the album. He speaks on meeting and touring with Deftones at the time and the pros and cons of The Warped Tour. They end the talk with the different 25th Anniversary bundles for the record, the Optic book and the upcoming Buffalo show. 

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