Talking Metal

On this episode of Talking Metal, Phil Lewis of L.A.Guns talks with Mark Strigl about the new album Checkered Past, tour dates, the band's setlist, playing in NYC in 2019, his former job at Fx as an audio engineer, the Man in the Moon album, Don Arden, Ozzy Osbourne, the band Girl and more.A new studio album by L.A. Guns, "Checkered Past" is coming on November 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music srl! Get your first taste of the album with the release of the single 'Knock Me Down'. Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/ZH8RSCh8Z-U or on your preferred streaming service.Pre-order/save "Checkered Past" on CD/Color Vinyl/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/checkeredpastCheck out L.A. Guns on Facebook here.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for

On this episode, we have two new interviews. Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O./formerly of Accept and Johanna Sadonis of Lucifer. Topics with Udo include the new Game Over album by U.D.O., the socially conscious theme he has been covering in his songs, how the floods in Germany affected his son Sven and his family, the recent gigs he has played and much more. The interview with Johanna starts 29 mins into the episode. Topics include the music video for the song Crucifix (I Burn For You), the new Lucifer album, 2 Minutes to Late Night, the Kiss Kruise, Philip Shouse, and much more.Follow Emily Strigl on IGFollow Emily on Twitter: @emilystriglFor the Latest ON U.D.O. check out their website here.Listen to new U.D.O. music on Apple Music.Follow Lucifer on Twitter: @LuciferTheBandFollow Johanna on IG.Check out the music video for Crucifix (I Burn For You) by Lucifer on YT.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support t

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Doug Pinnick. Topics include the new dUg Pinnick solo album Joy Bomb which can be heard on Apple Music. George Lynch, KXM, Ray Luzier, Grinder Blues, the new and forthcoming King's X album, Billy Cox, Jimi Hendrix and more.This episode also includes a conversation on Ride the Lightning by Metallica. Big thanks to Anthony Mackey, Ed Ferguson, and Johan Ederström for joining me.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#JimiHendrix #KingsX #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #StriglSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge. Topics include Mick Mars, Tim Bogart, his book Psychedelic Solo, Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, the Ed Sullivan Show, upcoming tour dates and much more.Check out the song "Stop In the Name Of Love" by Vanilla Fudge on Spotify, Apple Music and here: https://www.vanillafudge.comCheck out Vinnie's book on his website: VinceMartell.comFind all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#JimiHendrix #VanillafUDGE #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #LedZeppelinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo

Mark Strigl talks about Paul Di'Anno, the former singer of Iron Maiden and other stuff. Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#IronMaiden #Kiss #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #JudasPriest #GeneSimmons #DavidLeeRothSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary rock manager Doc McGhee. Topics include the new scripted Netflix Kiss movie, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, touring during COVID, the Kiss A&E Biography documentary, Bon Jovi, his history, The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the final Kiss show, and more Kiss concerts in the second half of 2022.For more info on Kiss follow them on Twitter: @KISSOnlineFind all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#DocMcGhee #Kiss @EndOfTheRoad #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #PaulStanley #GeneSimmonsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky speak with guitarist, vocalist, songwriter Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and the Ozzy Osbourne band. Interview topics include the new BLS album Doom Crew Inc., songwriting, Dario Lorina, BLS tour dates during the times of COVID-19, the No More Tears album, writing songs for the album with Lemmy and Ozzy, Randy Castillo, his thoughts on including songs from the Ordinary Man album in the 2022 Ozzy setlist, the song Till the End, Bumbefoot, New Jersey and much more.This interview with Zakk was recorded at 5:15pm EST SEPTEMBER 14, 2021.Follow Zakk on Twitter: @ZakkWyldeBLS Black Label Society have announced their 11th studio album, Doom Crew Inc., out November 26 via Entertainment One (eOne). The album will be available digitally on CD and vinyl plus a deluxe edition that includes vinyl, CD longbox, cassette and more, pre-order now. Today, the band released their first single, “Set You Free” – check out the absurdly ridiculous video f

Mark Strigl speaks.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#IronMaiden #OzzyOsbourne @Metallica #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and his supporters talk about the album Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#IronMaiden #PaulStanley #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode, Mark Strigl speaks with Tommy Krash formerly of Britny Fox, He is currently working with Tim Ripper Owens in the Leviathan Project. He also has a new project called Infinity Rain which can be heard of Apple Music.The second interview is with Tom Wallace of the project Guild of Others which also features Derek Sherinian, Steve Potts, Tony Fraklin, Craig Goldy, and others.Check out Guild of Others on SoundCloud.Guild of Others on FacebookGuild Of Other Bio: "Guild of Others accomplish the near impossible, and that is making progressive metal that is accessible," proclaims venerated rock author/critic Martin Popoff. High praise from someone steeped in musical knowledge and history. He continued, "This sounds like thinking man's stadium rock. In a plethora of old and new school styles, these hooky compositions keep the proceedings earthy and built for the stage." He went on to place Guild of Others' debut among some of the rock world's most legendary and successful a

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to guitarist Jack Frost. This chat starts 32 mins into the podcast. Topics include Brothers In Arms, Andrew Freeman, Keith St. John, Paul Shortino, Seven Witches, Aldo Nova, Joey Vera and much more. Pre-order the Brothers In Arms album here.Also in this episode, Emily and Mark talk about COVID-19, Frank Hannon of Tesla, Sven Dirkschneider, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and much more.Help Sven Dirkschneider here.Follow Emily on IG: @space.ponyFind all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#Dirkschneider #Tesla #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #COVID19 #IronMaidenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary guitarist George Lynch who is known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob. Topics include his new instrumental album Seamless (out 8/20/21), Tom Morello, guitar gear, Eddie Van Halen, the Starwood club, The Whisky a Go-Go, his new band, Michael Devin, touring during Covid-19, the Delta variant, masks, vaccination proof, and more.Listen to Seamless by George Lynch on Apple Music.Follow George on IG: @georgelynchofficialBUY THE NEW GEORGE LYNCH ALBUM HERE.Also during this episode, Mark talks about Black Sabbath and his recent Twitter polls.Find all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#Dokken #LynchMob

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watchtower, Cassius King)At the top of the show, Mark shares his feelings on the new HBO documentary Woodstock 99.The first interview is with the one and only Dee Snider! Topics include his new album Leave A Scar,  his band, the song I Gotta Rock (Again), Twisted Sister, if it is too soon for concerts to return due to COVID, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, the song the Leader of the Pack, Clive Burr, Iron Maiden, his current movie and TV work, his live stream this Thursday and more.Get tickets for Dee's Thursday live stream here: metaldepartment.tvListen to Leave A Scar here.The interview with Jason starts at the 38-minute mark. Topics include his podcast which can be heard here, Alan Tecchio, Dan Lorenzo, Lipnicki, Schulman, Cassius King, Gahdzilla Motor Company, Ignitor, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, M3, Dirty Looks, and much more.Check out Jason on Facebook and jasonmcmaster.ne

Mark Strigl talks with Victor Ruiz about the new Iron Maiden song, Pantera, and if concerts should be returning with COVID-19 cases once again going up.Find all-things Victor Ruiz at MarsAttacksRadio.comFind all-things Mark Strigl here: MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#IronMaiden #Pantera #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #FooFighters #COVID19 #OzzySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark speaks with guitarist Graham Oliver who is a founding member of Saxon and now plays with ODS (Oliver Dawson Saxon) and keyboardist Rob Clores.Topics with Graham include his granddaughter, 2020, Biff Byford, Steve Dawson, Saxon, song-writing, Denim and Leather, Power and the Glory, Paul Quinn, Lemmy, Pete Gill, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Metallica, Marc Bolan of T-Rex, Ronnie James Dio, his finger and much more.Check www.odsrock.co.uk for the latest on GrahamCheck out Graham's granddaughter Poppy on IG: @missploxx The 2nd interview is with Rob Clores. Topics include his new Jimi Hendrix cover which can be heard here, Split Second Meltdown, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, Mule Kick, Madysin Hatter, the Black Crows, Rob Bailey, Tom Jones, David Johansen, Steve Gorham, and more.Check out Split Second Meltdown on Facebook and IG.Listen to Foxey Lady by Split Second Meltdown featuring Richard Fortus of Guns n Roses on APPLE MUSIC.Other show topics include White W

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks about his recent move, the Kiss Biography on A&E, trying to sell CDs and more. This episode also includes an interview with Mack Mullins of the CEO. Check out the Georgia rock band's new album, Redemption, which features Vince Hornsby of Sevendust on bass.The CEO'S Website: theceoband.comFollow the CEO on Twitter: @theceobandSubscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#vanhalen #pailstanley #heavymetal #hardrock #sevendust #theceobandPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Mark talks about the upcoming Talking Metal guests and the Kiss A&E Biography.Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Please consider sharing this episode on social media and leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with D.J. Viola who is the Director of the new Kiss Biography. Topics discussed during the interview include the history of Kiss, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, The End of the Road tour, the future of Kiss, the upcoming scripted show on Kiss, and much more._____________________________________________________________________________________________________A&E SETS THE STAGE FOR “BIOGRAPHY: KISSTORY” CELEBRATING FIVE DECADES OF ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND INFLUENTIAL BANDS OF ALL TIMETHE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENTARY FEATURES PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS AND MORE AS THEY RECOUNT KISS’ JOURNEY TO GLOBAL STARDOMTWO-NIGHT EVENT AIRING JUNE 27 AND JUNE 28 FROM 9-11PM ET/PT________________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this