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. 3D AGO

    TM 989 Josh Todd Buckcherry

    I recently had the chance to sit down with Josh Todd of Buckcherry to talk about what’s next for the band and reflect on their journey. We dive into their upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 in Columbia, Maryland, along with the new music Buckcherry is currently working on. Josh also shares insight into how the band has successfully toured alongside artists from a wide range of styles. The conversation also touches on producer Marti Frederiksen, the 25th anniversary of the Time Bomb album, and stories involving Jetboy’s Billy Rowe. We get into Josh’s roots growing up as a punk rocker, his thoughts on the current state of music, and even discuss Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins — plus a whole lot more. If you’re a Buckcherry fan or just love rock and roll conversations that go beyond the surface, this is one you don’t want to miss. Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: 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. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Gluttony by Buckcherry, https://t.lickd.co/l/GJ6v8ZnpRZa License a79662e4cb2e47a0a064445dbf75010b (GJ6v8ZnpRZa) Song Gluttony by Buckcherry ISRC USDSM1220305 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min

  2. MAR 31

    TM 988 Guitarist Barry Goudreau

    Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston) joins Mark Strigl for a deep dive into the 50th anniversary of Boston’s groundbreaking debut album. Barry shares stories from his time in the band, including working with Brad Delp and Tom Scholz, the early days of forming Boston, and why the group stepped away from making music for a period of time. He also talks about touring with Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, a wild night watching The Exorcist with Ozzy Osbourne, and what he’s up to now. Plus, don’t miss details on Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room and their upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 in Columbia, Maryland. Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min

  3. MAR 24

    TM 987 Steve Brown - Producer, Musician known for Trixter

    Mark Strigl interviews Trixter guitarist/singer, producer, and songwriter Steve Brown for an in-depth conversation. Steve discusses Trixter’s upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland this May, along with his recent production work with Angel and Femme Fatale. He also shares stories about his longtime friendship with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, memories of Eddie Van Halen, and his thoughts on Bon Jovi and the legacy of the New Jersey rock sound. The interview also dives into Steve’s new Bon Jovi tribute band, Always Jovi, and the upcoming tour dates for the group. This interview was recorded on March 16, 2026. Always Jovi 2026 Tour Dates: ⚡️ Sat 4/18 – BMI Event Center Versailles, OH ⚡️ Sat 5/9 – Dr. Pepper Park Amphitheater Roanoke, VA ⚡️ Fri 5/22 – Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY ⚡️ Fri 6/5 – Devon Amphitheater Decatur, IL ⚡️ Sat 6/6 – Sorg Opera House Middletown, OH ⚡️ Sat 6/27 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, NH For tickets and VIP packages: www.Alwaysjovitribute.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  4. MAR 17

    TM 986 Beau Brent from the NYC Glam Metal Fest 2026

    Mark Strigl interviews Beau Brent from the band FerreTT. He is the organizer of the upcoming New York City Glam Metal Fest. June 27th in Brooklyn. Get tickets here: https://kydlabs.com/e/EV3ea58146-dc50-4bcc-ac65-27175b8aa130 Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  5. MAR 3

    TM 985 Hard Rock Albums from 1991

    Mark Strigl and Victor Ruiz take a trip back 35 years ago to talk about albums that came out that year. Find another episode of Mark and Victor talking about what a potential return of Ozzfest might be like on Patreon.com/talkingmetal Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min

  6. FEB 24

    TM 984 - Jeremy Wagner

    Talking Metal – Jeremy Wagner Interview On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl sits down with author and extreme death metal musician Jeremy Wagner. Jeremy discusses his new novel Wretch, diving into his writing process and how storytelling compares to crafting extreme metal. The conversation also touches on his connection with Guns N’ Roses insider Del James, and his work with Broken Hope and Earthburner. They also explore what it means to be an original death metal musician, Jeremy’s metal upbringing, the influence ofMetallica, and much more. Support Talking Metal by joining the Patreon team:  patreon.com/talkingmetal Mark is also now offering Talking Metal T-shirts. To purchase, email: striglmark@gmail.com DEAD SKY PUBLISHING JEREMY WAGNER - OFFICIAL WEBSITE BROKEN HOPE - OFFICIAL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min

  7. FEB 17

    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

  8. 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
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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
    784
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ℗ & © 2008 Talking Metal Podcast
  • Show Website
    Talking Metal

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