Talking Metal

Mark Strigl talks to Shreddy Mercury.Join Me This Saturday Night in NYC! June 21!I’m honored to be one of the judges at this year’s Air Guitar Manhattan Regional Championship—and I want YOU to be there with me for what’s guaranteed to be an epic night of fun, music, and mayhem.I’ll be judging alongside Frank Bello from Anthrax, Josh Bernstein from The Power Hour TV show and others. The show kicks off around 7:30 PM, but doors open at 6—so come early, hang with me, and have a drink.This all goes down in the heart of New York City, and tickets are super affordable—absolutely worth every penny for the party we’re about to throw.Hope to see you there.Tickets for the event here.Sign up here to compete here.Talking Metal shirts are for sale - email me if you want one - striglmark@gmail.comSign up for my email blast here: http://eepurl.com/hjKGNHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded and posted May 31, 2025 - Mark Strigl talks about stuff.Talking Metal shirts are for sale - email me if you want one - striglmark@gmail.comSign up for my email blast here: http://eepurl.com/hjKGNHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl interviews Wolf Hoffmann of Accept.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is part of the 20 year anniversary run of Talking Metal.Jerry Dixon of Warrant interview.Listen to Mark Strigl celebrating classic hard rock music on SiriusXM.Want a Talking Metal t-shirt? Email me: striglmark@gmail.comCurrently sold out of the small size.Follow Mark on X: @striglSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Metal episode 959 - Is anyone hearing this?More content from Mark Strigl is found on SiriusXM and YouTube.Follow Strigl on X.See 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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Mark says goodbye to the podcast version of Talking Metal.See 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 is joined by some of the Patreon supporters to discuss the album 1986 album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? by Megadeth.For more on Mark visit MarkStrigl.netSee 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 Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Jazz Sabbath, Jethro Tull, HeadSpace, Rick's son) and Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge).Topics in the interview with Adam include his killer new album called A Handful of Memories, working outside of music, home restoration, carpentry, Jazz Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 album Scream, Gus G, Kevin Churko, his recent bout of COVID-19, Damain Wilson, Rick Wakeman, Cat Stevens and much more.The second interview is with Mark Stein who is the keyboardist and vocalist of Vanilla Fudge. Websites of interest:www.adamwakeman.co.uk www.mark-stein.comwww.vanillafudge.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:&nbs

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with his long time friend "Metal" Mike Chlasciak. Topics include his upcoming show on Nov 27 at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, drummer Ron Lipnicki, Rob Halford, Mike Davis, Marc Lopes, Sebastian Bach, Judas Priest, the Resurrection album by Halford, his Metal Heroes camp, and much more.Check out Metal Heroes online here: www.metalheroesacademy.comVisit MetalMike.net for more info on Metal Mike.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#Halford #JudasPriest #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #StriglSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Rev Jones. Topics include Jack Frost, Leslie West, Michael Schenker , James Kottak, Athena Lee, George Lynch, George Thorogood, Rowan Robertson, Rev's new album In the Key of Z and much more.For more on Rev Jones check out his website: RevJones.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#MichaelSchenker #GergeLynch #heavymetal #hardrock #talkingmetal #Strigl See 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 talks with Billy Joel's drummer Chuck Burgi. Chuck has played with Hall & Oats, Bon Jovi, Tokyo Motor Fist, Steve Brown, Rainbow, Blue Öyster Cult, Bob Kulick and many more.Part 1 of Mark talking with Chuck can be found here on Apple Podcasts.The video and musical tribute to Bob Kulick, The World I Used to Know can be found here on Bruce Kulick's YT page. It features Peppy Castro (Lead Vocals and guitar), Doug Katsaros (Keyboards and vocals), Chuck Burgi: (Drums) and Bruce Kulick (Lead Guitar). Mixed by Tony Bongiovi and the staff at The Power Station studios in Pompano FL. The video was edited by Doug Katsaros. 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

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