Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Jeremy Spencer joins Drag The Waters: THE Pantera Podcast this week. Jeremy is on to talk about the upcoming PsychoSexual single and the future of the band. We talk about the livestreams and what he thought of doing a show with no crowd. Jeremy also recalls the time his early band in Indiana was able to open for a little known Pantera in 1990. Jeremy talks about the grind of trying to get a band t...

David Ellefson of Megadeth joins Drag The Waters. Dave is on to discuss the time Dimebag was offered the gig in Megadeth, how Vinnie Paul suggested they open with Hangar 18 and the origins of the Black Tooth. Dave also talks about his new book Rock Star Hitman and lets us know how the recent Ellefson live shows went. David is one of the best interviews out there and this one does not disappoint. M...

Matt Byrne of Hatebreed joins the podcast this week. Matt is on to discuss the latest Hatebreed album "Weight of the False Self". Matt and I also talk about our lawn equipment, how being off tour has been and his history in Hatebreed.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Buck Dharma joins Toomey and Wadzilla to discuss the latest BOC record, touring with KISS and what took them so long to record a new record.  This is the final episode of Diabolus In Podcastica. Thank you to everyone that checked out an episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Patrick King is Vinnie Paul's longtime HELLYEAH drum tech. Patrick has great stories about becoming Vinnie's tech, touring with the band throughout the years and partying with Vin. Patrick also grew up in Dallas where he saw the band in their pre-Cowboys formation and running into Dime at the clubs. Things do get a somber tone when Patrick recounts learning of Vinnie's passing and working with the...

Mark Eglinton is the co-writer of the Rex Brown book "Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera". Mark joins the show and sets the record straight on some of the comments made by Rex around the time of the release of the book. Mark discusses the writing process and traveling with Rex while Rex was a member of Down. We also talk about how the members of Down treated him while he was ou...

Robb Rivera returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the upcoming Nonpoint LiveStream. On Oct 10th you can see them perform Statement in it's entirety. The live event is entitled "20 Years Of Making A Statement" and more info can be found at www.nonpoint.com. We talk about the making of Statement, the tours and everything surrounding the record. We also go over what he has been up to these la...

This is a preview of the new podcast from Joshua Toomey. The show is all about Pantera!! Go Subscribe to Drag The Waters for future episodes. The debut episode of Drag The Waters brings us Terry Glaze. Terry was the original vocalist of Pantera and appeared on the first three independent releases, Terry is on to discuss the early days of the band, hanging with Metallica at Darrell's house and his...

Joe Cotela of Ded joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss the latest news in DED. We discuss working with Kevin Churko, postponed tours and beards. Joe is always great to catch up with.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Welcome to the 5 year anniversary episode of Talk Toomey. I could not have asked for a better guest to have on the show. Burton C Bell of Fear Factory and Ascension of the Watchers makes his Talk Toomey debut. Burton is on the show to discuss the upcoming Ascension of the Watchers album, some Fear Factory talk and internet haters.  Thanks to Bakko and LC from the Cobras and Fire Podcast for the gr...

Cristian Machado joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his latest release "Hollywood Y Sycamore". We discuss the process of writing and recording the album, plans for shows and if a heavy record will follow. Make sure to also catch this interview in video form on YouTube. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Mike Spreitzer of DevilDriver recently joined Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Livestream. Mike discussed the upcoming DevilDriver album "Dealing with Demons". He also talked about the country covers album, touring with Static-X and playing Coal Chamber songs in the set.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Jam packed episode this week.  First up we have David Silveria and Richard Nguyen of Breaking In A Sequence. They are on the program to discuss the latest in all things BIAS. This was taken from the Talk Toomey Live show that streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Lots of good fan questions and comments throughout the interview. David talks drums, influence and reflects on some Korn history. Next up is...

Mark Hunter joined the live show on Facebook and YouTube to continue the Chimaira album breakdowns. Mark is on this week to discuss "The Impossibility of Reason". We take a dive into each track of the record. We discuss tours with Spineshank, Ill Nino and also OzzFest 2003. Dreadlocks, Bjork and member changes also abound!!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Ho...

The Legend himself, Dee Snider, graces the Talk Toomey Podcast with his presence. Dee is on to talk about his latest live album, FOR THE LOVE OF METAL LIVE. Dee also talks about the process of writing and recording the original For The Love Of Metal Album with Jamey Jasta, Howard Jones, Mark Morton and more. Dee discusses how podcasts have changed the landscape and how corporate rock radio made us...

Jeremy Spencer joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss his latest band, Psychosexual. Their album, Torch The Faith, will be released July 31st through 6ex Records. Jeremy and I also discuss the Eastland Mall, getting into KISS at a young age and forming Five Finger Death Punch. Jeremey also talks about his back surgery and becoming a reserve Police Officer.  To start off the episode we...

Jon Drake of The Nerfherder Council and Ro Kohli of War Machine Marketing joined Talk Toomey Live this week. The conversation went from custom action figures to Star Wars to your ultimate super group and back to Star Wars. Jon and Ro never disappoint. Download now or head over to YouTube to watch the video. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast...

Tony Campos returns to Talk Toomey after a 4 year absence. Tony is here to discuss the latest Static-X release, the 20th Anniversary Tour for Wisconsin Death Trip and more. Tony was a great guest as always. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Connie Burton is the older sister of the great Cliff Burton. Connie joins the show this week to discuss all things Cliff!! We go over his upbringing and when he was headbanging as a baby. Connie and I also discuss his time in Trauma, joining Metallica and his distain of fame and fortune. Connie lets us in on her thoughts about the circumstances that surrounded Cliff's passing and was it something...

This is audio from the live stream featuring Chris Akin from The Classic Metal Show and Jason T Smith of Thrifty Business. These two are from Cleveland and the Cleveland stories are plentiful. We also discuss their run ins with reality TV, Lollapalooza at Blossom and Mushroomhead. It was a blast getting these two together. Sit back and enjoy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fa...

This was recorded live with Jason "Bakko" Bakken of the Cobras and Fire Podcast. We talk all things Kiss, The Tooth fairy and Ryan Tannehill's tackling ability. This was a fun live stream and look for more in the future. Make sure you are subscribed to the official Talk Toomey YouTube page or following Talk Toomey on Facebook  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...

Definitely putting the hair metal in hardcore to hair metal this week! Chip Z'nuff stops by the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the latest record BRAINWASHED GENERATION. Chip talks about Mike Portnoy being on the record, The "Ace Frehley" solo and his thoughts on marijuana legalization. Chip also talks about being labelmates with Pantera and playing onstage with Vinnie Paul and Steel Panther.  To s...

Johannes from Avatar joins the podcast this week. Johannes is on to discuss the latest Avatar album HUNTER GATHERER. We talk about Corey Taylors South Park-esque contribution to the album, touring during Covid and why to record an album in Thailand. Avatar is always fun live and this was a great chat. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Clint Lowery released a surprise EP on June 12th. Clint joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the thoughts behind the ep, his mother passing and the confederate flag. Clint was a great guest as always. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Skinny from Mushroomhead returns this week to talk about the latest album "A Wonderful Life". We also get in to their plans through Covid-19 and when they will play live again. We get a listener submitted question that sparks some Slipknot talk. We talk about Ms. Jackie and what she adds to Mushroomhead. Always a good time with Skinny on the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkt...