Talking Metal

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

Recorded 12.10.21Follow Ace on Twitter: @ace_frehleyFollow Jason Bieler on Twitter: @jasonbielerFollow David on Twitter: @ellefsondavidFollow Drew on Twitter: @DrewFortierOrder the book here: https://amzn.to/2JTBX77MarkStrigl.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

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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Lajon "LJ" Witherspoon speaks with John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky and Mark Strigl of Talking Metal. This chat took place on Sept. 15, 2020. Topics include his recent visit to the ER for cutting his finger, Blabbermouth.net, Blood & Stone. the upcoming Sevendust live stream, the song "Blood From A Stone", his upcoming solo album, 2021 plans, his bandmates, his family, SYFY WIRE's Metal Crush, his wife Ashley, video games, his friendship with Corey Taylor, Alicia Dove, Scott Ian, online haters, and much more.Check out Sevendust on Twitter and let them know you heard Lajon's interview on Talking Metal. Thanks!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 purc

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Rock photographer Mark Weiss talks with Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy. Topics include Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio and much more. For more on Mark's book check out TheDecadeThatRocked.comFollow 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

On this episode of Talking Metal, we speak with Calico Cooper of Beasto Blanco.Check her out on Instagram.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 for $20 – 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