Talking Metal

Talking Metal
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One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon.

  1. 20H AGO

    TM 983 - Drummer Will Hunt of Evanescence & Killington Pit

    Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt.  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Legendary drummer Will Hunt joins me for an in-depth conversation.. The music before the interview is Evanescence and the closing song of the episode is Killington Pit We dive into his new band Killington Pit, the recent heartbreaking loss of his father in a motorcycle accident, and the personal strength it takes to keep moving forward. Will opens up about how he came into the fold with Evanescence, and shares stories from his time in Dark New Day alongside brothers Clint Lowery and Corey Lowery. We also talk about his history with Stuck Mojo, touring with Vince Neil, jamming with Korn, and his connection to Troy McLawhorn. Will shares powerful insight into performing with Zakk Wylde during Zakk’s first show sober, his time in Black Label Society, plus stories involving Slaughter, Sully Erna, and Tommy Lee. We discuss his current status with Godsmack, and wrap things up with an update on the upcoming and newly developing music from Evanescence that he’s working on right now. Will Hunt’s résumé is absolutely insane — and in this interview, we only scratch the surface. If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, this one’s for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  2. FEB 10

    TM 982 Del James Interview

    Mark Strigl sits down with longtime Guns N’ Roses insider, tour manager, writer, journalist, and lifelong rock fan Del James for a wide-ranging conversation. We dive deep into Del’s brand-new graphic novel Consensual Violence, available here: https://a.co/d/08ZqCKHx Along the way, Del shares stories and insights on: His love of professional wrestling His work with RIP Magazine Interviewing Alice Cooper His book Language of Fear Meeting and working with Guns N’ Roses The stories behind the iconic GN’R music videos he wrote Ozzy Osbourne and Back to the Beginning Axl Rose meeting Ozzy Wes Arkeen Attending Back to the Beginning Reconnecting with Slash And much more Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt.  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min

  3. FEB 2

    TM 981 Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche

    Mark Strigl interviews Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton in this in-depth conversation recorded in January 2026. Michael talks about everything from his love of the Seattle Seahawks to the musical direction of new Queensrÿche music, currently being recorded with producer Zeuss and guitarist Mike Stone. The interview also covers plans for more Whip solo music, the 40th anniversary of Rage for Order, memories of touring with Ozzy Osbourne, and the band’s performance at this year’s M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland — plus much more. A must-watch for Queensrÿche fans and hard rock/metal fans alike. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt.  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    18 min

  4. JAN 18

    TM 980 Category 7, VV and Slaughter

    Mark Strigl talks about and plays music. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt.  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Slaughter song cleared by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Live Like There's No Tomorrow by Slaughter, https://t.lickd.co/l/pQ9K5nGrDRb License 2c9762ea1f6046308d9f83f04f1ef5a1 (pQ9K5nGrDRb) Song Live Like There's No Tomorrow by Slaughter ISRC USAJE0500592 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    17 min

  5. JAN 3

    TM 979 The Best Music of 2025 Metal Warrior, Spiritbox, Ghost & More

    Mark Strigl and Vice or Ruiz talk about and listen to music from 2025. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt.  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Spiritbox music cleared by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Perfect Soul by Spiritbox, https://t.lickd.co/l/GdxY3JPzDzL License 543c7c89e6004e4ab29cb7683d55912b (GdxY3JPzDzL) Song Perfect Soul by Spiritbox ISRC QMRSZ2402022 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 03 January 2026 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    TM 978 - 50 Years Of Iron Maiden - Music Based Episode

    Mark Strigl wishes you a Merry Christmas and shares deep cuts from Iron Maiden. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal  Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl  Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! Songs cleared for podcasting by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co The Wicker Man (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/q9b31Lp1m8W License d4da1dc105924ec2b1b1d4ea04f8d36f (q9b31Lp1m8W) Song The Wicker Man (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GB5KW1701404 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Childhood's End (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/2A7ZD1LpBKj 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co License 5339181f9475430aa9d765c5e09684e1 (2A7ZD1LpBKj) Song Childhood's End (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GBCHB1800075 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video Prowler (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/bzlPbJLoYy1 License 3d4c56960d6148d1b44cecb13f0cf268 (bzlPbJLoYy1) Song Prowler (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GBCHB1800002 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    TM 977 John Moyer of Disturbed

    Mark Strigl sits down with John Moyer of Disturbed for an in-depth conversation recorded in December 2025. In this interview, John reflects on Disturbed’s sold-out concert earlier this year at Madison Square Garden in New York City, his journey into the band, and his time with The Union Underground, including why the band never released a second album. John also shares the story behind his audition for Disturbed and discusses the incredible singers he’s performed with over the years, including Scott Weiland, Scott Stapp, Russell Allen, and more. The conversation also covers Adrenaline Mob, working with A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister), and John’s memories surrounding A.J.’s passing. We dive into his memories of playing with guitarist Mike Orlando, the band Art of Anarchy, experiences at Ozzfest, Queensrÿche, and John’s work on the upcoming Geoff Tate album, Operation: Mindcrime III. John also talks about Disturbed’s time in the studio over the past couple of years—and much more. If you enjoy this interview, please consider supporting Talking Metal on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal Interested in a Talking Metal T-shirt? Email me directly. Be sure to like and subscribe to this YouTube channel or podcast, and share it with your friends. Thanks for your support—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    TM 976

    Mark Strigl talks. Record at night on 12.8.25 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    8 min
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One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon.

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  • Creator
    Talking Metal
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    778
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ℗ & © 2008 Talking Metal Podcast
  • Show Website
    Talking Metal

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