Talking Metal

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Tracii Guns and Phil X.The first interview with Tracii starts at the 15 mark. Topics include Les Paul guitars, the history of Kramer Guitars, Tracii's Kramer the Signature Gunstar Voyager, Dave"Snake" Sabo, the upcoming L.A. Guns stream of their Dec. 31, 2019 performance, the Whisky, L.A. Guns' last gig in NYC back in 2019, Stryper, the upcoming music he is doing with Sunbomb, Michael Sweet, Black Sabbath's Born Again album, new music by L.A. Guns, Mitch Davis, Disorder, the Hollywood Vampires album by L.A. Guns, Phil Lewis and much more.The conversation with Phil X of Bon Jovi starts at 58:45 into the podcast. Topics include Phil X & the Drills, Gibson Guitars, his new music videos, drummers he is working with, Tico Torres, Steve Stevens, working with Chris Cornell, the song Broken Arrow and much more.This episode also features a chat with Talking Metal co-founder John"Ostronomy" Ostrosky.Follow Tracii Guns of Twitter.Visit lagunsmusic.comTHE OFFI

On this episode Mark Strigl speaks with Terry LeRoi of Granny 4 Barrel and LeRoi XIII, Alexandra Zerner, Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Blue Murder, King Kobra) and writer Tony Kuzminski.Topics with Terry LeRoi include Wendy Dio, Ronnie James Dio, the new cover version of the song Stand Up and Shout, Granny 4 Barrel, producer David Bendeth, Of Mice & Men, Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund , Evanescence, guitarists Troy McLawhorn (Evanescence) and Sammy Boller, bassist Aaron Pauley (Of Mice and Men), drummer Will Hunt, Titanium Black, Meatloaf, AC/DC and much more.Watch LeRoi XIII -"Stand Up and Shout" Official Music Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az-UdUgB914&feature=youtu.beLeRoi XIII on social media:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/leroithirteenInstagram https://www.instagram.com/leroithirteenTwitter https://www.twitter.com/leroithirteen----------------------------------------The interview with Alexandra Zerner

On this episode episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to fellow podcaster Chris Czynszak about this years Rock N Pod Expo which Mark is considering attending. It takes places Aug. 7 and 8th in Nashville. For more information check out NashvilleRocknPodExpo.comAlso on this show, we talk to Brad Dahl from Yarg! Metal and master guitar builder Sully from Sully guitars.Other show topics include Marilyn Manson, AC/DC, Judas Priest and the Delirious Nomad album by Armored Saint.By sure to listen to music that relates to this episode in the On Demand section of Yarg Metal!Check out Sully's incredible guitars here: www.sullyguitars.com_____________________________Subscribe to Mark's weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPlease link through us to make a purchase on 

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Kenny Hickey, Emily Strigl & James Durbin.The first chat is with Kenny. Topics include the album Edge Of Existence by Silvertomb, the song "So True", songwriting, singing, Peter Steele, the October Rust album by Type O Negative, Seventh Void, Vinnie Paul, his new studio, addiction, new Silvertomb music, Psycho Las Vegas and more.The interview with James Durbin starts at the 43:30 mark. Topics include the new The Beast Awakens album by Durbin (out Feb 12 via Frontiers), his guitar playing, the new music videos, the songwriting process, Billy Sparks, Chris Jericho, the M3 Rock Festival, Quiet Riot, Rob Halford, Judas Priest and much more.Check out Kenny Hickey and Silvertomb on IG.Follow James Durbin on Twitter: @DurbinRockListen to Edge Of Existence by Silvertomb on Apple Music.Buy The Beast Awakens by Durbin on Amazon by clicking here.Subscribe to Mark's weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter:&nb

This episode of Talking Metal was recorded live on Jan.21, 2021. It includes new interviews with Riki Rachtman from MTV's Headbangers Ball, Alex Grossi of Hookers and Blow/Quiet Riot and Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders.You can watch video versions of these interviews on our YouTube page.First up we speak with Riki Rachtman. Topics include his plans for his new show “The Ball”, his recent battle with COVID-19, the Cathouse, his podcasts, MTV’s Headbangers Ball, Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Duff's Brooklyn, Riki’s Ride, Sharon Osbourne, Loveline, Steve Stevens, Eva Neu and much more.The second interview is with Alex Grossi. Topics include his work with Public Enemy, if Frankie Banali knew they were going to continue Quiet Riot without him, new Quiet Riot music, new Hookers & Blow music, Operation: Pipe Dreamers, the M3 Rock Festival, and more.The third and final interview is with Ricky Warwick and it starts at the 1 hour 28 minute mark. Topics include his new solo album When Life Was Hard And Fast, songwrit

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl interviews Will Wallner, Anthony Mackey, & Todd La Torre of Queensrÿche. He also talks about Kiss Alive! which is one of his favorite albums.The first chat is with Will Wallner. Topics include Vinny Appice, the new song "Back on the Strip", Jon Leon, new music by White Wizzard, Mark Boals, his upcoming Duel album, his wife, his story, living in Lemmy's former home, owning Gary Moore's gear and much more. Check out Will online here: www.willwallner.comAnthony Mackey supports Talking Metal on Patreon. Please consider doing the same. The chat with Todd La Torre starts at the 1:08:45 mark. Topics include his new solo album Rejoice In The Suffering (out Feb. 5th), his friend Dominic Vasquez who passed away in 2019, Irving Plaza NYC, Jon Olivia, Craig Blackwell, Chris “Zeuss” Harris, religion, his father's suicide, extreme metal, the Tampa Death Metal scene, the status of new Queensryche music, his friend Jon Schaffer's involvement with the attack on

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks to Jeff Pilson of Foreigner and Black Swan (formerly of Dokken and Dio) about the Heavy Hitters album, George Lynch, Will Martin of Earshot, Marq Torien, the history of music, the plans for another Black Swan album, upcoming Foreigner concerts and his mediation class and practice that he teaches through Hot For Yoga.Join Mark Strigl in Jeff's Monday meditation class via Zoom. Visit http://www.HotForYogaSCV.com for more details.The episode also features a brief chat with drummer Carmine Appice about his time in Ozzy Osbourne's Bark At the Moon band.John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky is the co-host. He is the co-founder of Talking Metal and works with Ace Frehley.This episode's Classic Album is Welcome to Sky Valley by Kyuss. Subscribe to Mark's weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and

On this episode Mark Strigl speaks with Andrew Cooper and Max Portnoy from the band Tallah, musician Steve Gibb from the Gibb family, and Victor Ruiz from the Mars Attacks podcast. Mark also talks about the self-titled Steeler album featuring Yngwie Malmsteen and Ron Keel. Topics with Stephen include Barry Gibb, Down, Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, the Heaven and Hell album, Crowbar, Zakk Wylde, Randy Castillo, Ronnie Van Zant, Ozzy Osbourne, getting let go from Black Label Society, Nikki Sixx, Jason Bieler, his upcoming solo album and much more.Follow Max on Twitter: @MaxPortnoy_Follow Cooper on Twitter: @CoopCityRokTownFollow Tallah on Twitter: @tallah__Listen to Tallah on Apple Music.Check out Stephen Gibb on IGwww.stephengibbmusic.comCheck out the great documentary on The Bee Gees on HBO.Subscribe to Mark's weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by maki

Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffman of Accept & the Metal Heart album.On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffman of Accept, and Emily (Marl's wife). He also looks back on 1985's Metal Heart album by Accept.The interview with MICHAEL SCHENKER starts at the 11:30 mark of the show. Topics include the new album Immortal, Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Deep Purple, ex-Rainbow), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Black Country Communion), Brian Tichy (ex-Whitesnake), the song “In Search Of The Peace Of Mind”, memories of working on the first Scorpions album, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, UFO, trying to help Pete Way, Roger Glover, 2021 concert dates and much more.Michael's website: michaelschenkerhimself.comThen at the 1:03:20 mark, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist Wolf Hoffman of the band Accept. Topics include the new Accept album Too Mean To Die, Andy Sneap, the current lineup of the band, Philip Shouse's

Mark Strigl talks with his listeners. Happy New Year! Topics include Talking Metal, Michael Schenker, support and much more.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPlease link through us to make a purchase on Amazon.Support Talking With Mark Strigl Through Amazon US            Support Talking With Mark Strigl Through Amazon Canada ---Support Talking With Mark Strigl Through Amazon UK____________________Hashtags: #markstrigl #acefrehley #ozzyosbourne #metallica #ironmaiden #talkingmetal #michaelschenker

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On this episode, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist/producer Simone Mularoni of DGM and actor/writer Dan Fogler. Topics with Simone include the new DGM album "Tragic Separation", COVID-19, Italy, Sunstorm, Joe Lynn Turner, Sweet Oblivion, Geoff Tate, Empyrios, Ultra-Violence, his guitars, and much more.DMG's website: www.dgmsite.comTopics with Dan include Brooklyn Gladiator, Heavy Metal Magazine, Simon Bisley, John Miller, Moon Lake, the Heavy Metal movie, Fishkill, the Brooklyn Bridge, Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dave Mustaine, Rattlehead, the Ghoul Screamer, Type O Negative, J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beast, The Walking Dead, his podcast, Jeff Garlin, and much more.Follow Dan on Twitter: @mrdanfoglerCheck out Heavy Metal Magazine.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon: www.patreon.com/ta

Joey Vera talks to Mark Strigl about COVID-19, Armored Saint, scoring a top 40 Billboard album with Punching the Sky, Fates Warning, producing, Queensryche, the music video for Missle to Gun, John Bush, Gavin Harrison, the Delirious Nomad album, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, The Dirt and his history with Tommy Lee.Listen to Punching The Sky on Apple Music.Follow Armored Saint on Twitter: @thearmoredsaintCheck out Joey on IG and visit FatesWarning.com_____________________________________________________________Support the show and protect your health by purchasing a Talking Metal face mask. $18 (US) $23 (Canada and Europe) - PayPal.me/MarkStrigl - be sure to include your address.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Subscribe to the YouTube page.Check out Mark's other podcasts: Talking With Mark Strigl and Talking RockGet exclusive weekly bonus content by supporting Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patr

Support the show and protect your health by purchasing a Talking Metal face mask. $18 (US) $23 (Canada and Europe) - PayPal.me/MarkStrigl - be sure to include your address.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Subscribe to the YouTube page.Check out Mark's other podcasts: Talking With Mark Strigl and Talking RockGet exclusive weekly bonus content by supporting Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPlease link through us to make a purchase on Amazon. Support Talking Metal Through Amazon US            Support Talking Metal Through Amazon Canada Support Talking Rock Through Amazon UKOther links:MarkStrigl.NetEmily Strigl on IGJohn "Ostronomy" Ostrosky

Dan Lorenzo and Nathan Opposition of Vessel of Light talk with Mark Strigl about the new album Last Ride. Other topics include their religions, Ghost, The Cursed, when live concerts will return, the band Ghost, the It's All About the Riff documentary and much more.Dan Lorenzo on InstagramVessel of Light on InstagramSupport the show and protect your health by purchasing a Talking Metal face mask. $18 (US) $23 (Canada and Europe) - PayPal.me/MarkStrigl - be sure to include your address.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Get bonus content and support Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPlease link through us to make a purchase on Amazon. Support Talking Metal Through Amazon US            Support Talking Metal Through Amazon Canada Support Talking Rock Through Amazon UK

Rob Halford talks to Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky of Talking Metal on October 27, 2020. Topics include NYC, the book Confess, Judas Priest's ban from Madison Square Garden, songwriting, UFO encounters, Kiss, the style of the new music JP is working on, Glenn Tipton, the status of Andy Sneap, gay rights and much more.

Phil Campbell talks about the new album by Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, his 2019 solo album, Rob Halford, Nick Oliveri, Lemmy, Motorhead, Pete Gill, the song Killed by Death, Philthy Animal Taylor, the 1916 album, Mikkey Dee catching COVID-19 and much more. Follow Phil on Twitter: @MotorheadPhilSupport the show and protect your health by purchasing a Talking Metal face mask. $18 (US) $23 (Canada and Europe) - PayPal.me/MarkStrigl - be sure to include your address.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Get bonus content and support Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalPlease link through us to make a purchase on Amazon. Support Talking Metal Through Amazon US            Support Talking Metal Through Amazon Canada Support Talking Rock Through Amazon UK

PJ Farley talks to Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Mark also talks about why he stopped the TalkingRock.net website. Support Mark on Patreon.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Talking Metal on Instagram.Support Mark Strigl and his podcasts on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalUse Paypal to make a donation or to buy a Talking Metal t-shirt ($20) or face mask ($18), be sure to include shirt size and address – paypal.me/MarkStriglPlease link through us to make a purchase on Amazon.Support Talking Metal Through Amazon US            Support Talking Metal Through Amazon Canada Support Talking Rock Through Amazon UK

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