Michael Alago is known in the metal circles as the guy who signed Metallica to Elektra Records. He also signed White Zombie, Metal Church, The Misfits and more over the years. Michael is on to talk about his new book "I Am Michael Alago". Preorder now over on Amazon. Michael also discusses growing up in 1970s New York and hanging out at CBGB in his teens. He talks about the making of Master Of Puppets and his involvement. Michael was a blast to have on the show and this was a treat. Support the ...
Feb 25, 2020•38 min•Ep. 281
Phil Demmel returns to the podcast this week. While in San Francisco, I sat down with Phil at his bar "The Back Lounge". We discuss the future of Vio-lence and guitarist Bobby Gustafson. We also discuss his covers project with Bobby Blitz, Mike Portnoy and Mark Menghi. You know we get into some Raiders moving to Las Vegas talk. He also discusses growing up in Dublin, Ca and the Bay Area Thrash scene. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming P...
Feb 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 280
Gene Hoglan becomes the first member of the 5 Timers club on Talk Toomey! Gene returns to discuss the latest Testament album. We also talk about the ferry accident and storm overseas. Gene gives some heartfelt love to the memories of Sean Reinert, Neil Peart and Reed Mullin. There is also some Dethklok, Dark Angel, Death To All and a new project news all included in this epsidoe as well. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee ...
Feb 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 279
Andreas Kisser calls into the Talk Toomey Podcast. Andreas is on to promote the latest Sepultura release "Quadra". The album will be released Feb 7th through Nuclear Blast. Andreas and I also discuss the pressures of the studio, the upcoming tour with Sacred Reich and auditioning for Metallica back in the day. And you know any episode is not complete without a mention of touring with Pantera! Robb Rivera is here with his weekly Pick From The Kit. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook T...
Feb 06, 2020•48 min•Ep. 278
2 hours of podcast goodness! Topics range from punching cab drivers in the head to Chris thinking Derrick Sepultura is better than Max Sepultura to Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans talk. Buckle up... this is a good one. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Jan 30, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 277
Jamie Madrox of Twiztid returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast. Jamie is on to talk about the latest Astronomicon that will be held in Sterling Heights, MI between Feb 7th through the 9th. Jamie also talks about the recent tour with Motionless In White, singles vs albums and the future of Twiztid. 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...
Jan 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 276
Chad Withrow is the cohost of The Midday 180 on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville. Chad is on to discuss all things Tennessee Titans and this playoff run. Chad and I also talk about the Tennessee Volunteers win over Indiana and some of the best concerts Chad has attended. 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)...
Jan 09, 2020•41 min•Ep. 275
Cody Quistad of Wage War calls into the Talk Toomey Podcast. Cody talks about recording their latest album "Pressure", touring Europe and his move to Nashville. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Dec 12, 2019•38 min•Ep. 274
Clint Lowery joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss his latest solo release. God Bless The Renegades will be released January 31st via Rise Records. Clint talks about working with Elvis Baskette and Wolfgang Van Halen on the release. We go over his time out of Sevendust and how that shapes his being back in the band. Clint also talks about how writing with others helps him, if he showed these songs to his bandmates in Sevendust and his touring plans. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk T...
Dec 05, 2019•36 min•Ep. 273
This Fire From The Pod features a Fire From The God!! Fire From The Gods' vocalist AJ Channer is the guest this week. AJ and I discuss their latest release "American Sun", their involvement with Zoltan Bathory and touring with Five Finger Death Punch. AJ also talks about playing "Chop Suey" with Bad Wolves nightly and their collaboration with Sonny from P.O.D. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...
Nov 21, 2019•38 min•Ep. 272
Loose Cannon and Bakko are back to discuss this years nominees for induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Along with Toomey they give their thoughts on who will and won’t make it this year. #YearOfTheCobra #RNRHOF Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 271
Mikey Doling returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast bearing gifts. Mikey is on to premiere is new solo track "Dirty Clown". We discuss his decision to release a solo band, his history singing and how the tracks came together. Mikey also talks about touring the world in Channel Zero, his time in Snot and some Soulfly talk. 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://w...
Nov 07, 2019•41 min•Ep. 270
Spooky Double Feature for Halloween!!! Up first we have Alan Robert on to talk about the new Life of Agony record, touring with Doyle and his adult coloring books. Then to close out the show, Kenny Hickey of Silvertomb and Type O Negative stops by!! Kenny discusses the new Silvertomb album, recording in his wife's coat closet and talks about touring with Pantera. Music in this episode from Life of Agony, Silvertomb and Type O Negative. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey ...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 269
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 Paypal Support the s...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 268
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 Pentagra...
Oct 17, 2019•59 min•Ep. 267
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 Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 266
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 DON...
Sep 26, 2019•42 min•Ep. 264
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 Pay...
Sep 19, 2019•45 min•Ep. 263
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 Pay...
Sep 12, 2019•45 min•Ep. 262
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 Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoom...
Sep 05, 2019•44 min•Ep. 261
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...
Aug 29, 2019•58 min•Ep. 260
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)...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 259
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: T...
Aug 22, 2019•50 min•Ep. 258
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)
Aug 15, 2019•58 min•Ep. 257
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 Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...
Aug 13, 2019•43 min•Ep. 256
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)
Aug 07, 2019•42 min•Ep. 255
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)
Jul 30, 2019•25 min•Ep. 254
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 c...
Jul 25, 2019•37 min•Ep. 253
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)
Jul 24, 2019•11 min•Ep. 252
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/talktoo...
Jul 23, 2019•20 min•Ep. 251
