Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Jakob Nowell of LAW joins the show this week. Jakob is on to talk about his band's latest album "There and Back Again". We also discuss how the band formed, touring and future recording plans with Steve Albini. I also gush over Jakob's father Bradley Nowell of Sublime. Jakob was a great guest and good sport listening to my nonsense! Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives his weekly Pick From The Kit CONTAC...

John 5 joins the show to talk about the new single from John 5 and The Creatures. John tells about the inspiration from Scooby Doo for the video. John and I discuss his relationships with Matt Zane and Fred Coury. We talk about his history with Kiss and John plays some of his favorite Kiss songs. John 5 also gives us an update on the new Rob Zombie album. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint also gives us his...

Monte Pittman is most notably known for playing guitar for Madonna and Prong. Monte joined the Talk Toomey Podcast during his solo tour opening for Sebastian Bach. Monte's bandmates Jon Dette (Slayer, Testament, Anthrax) and Eli Santana (Huntress, Holy Grail) also sat in on the conversation. Monte tells the story behind teaching Madonna "A New Level" by Pantera. Jon talks about his time in Anthrax...

Richie Cavalera joins the show this week to discuss the latest Incite album. Richie talks about touring with his brother in Lody Kong. We also reflect on Christmas with family, when Christmas was the best for Richie and how Max Cavalera shops for presents. Music on this episode from Incite, Sepultura, Soulfly, Lody Kong and Cavalera Conspiracy. CONTACT:   Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Tal...

The legend himself, Billy Graziadei of Biohazard fame is the guest this week. Billy is on to talk about his new solo venture, BillyBio. We also discuss Biohazard and the connection with Onyx, touring with Pantera, touring with Ozzy and porn being shot on their bus (spoiler: Sharon was not happy). But most of all we talk about his solo tour and the pressures of going it on his own. CONTACT:   Email...

Robb Rivera sat down with me at Nonpoint's recent stop in Louisville. Robb and I picked our top 3 songs of 2018. We also discuss the greatness of Howard Jones, touring with P.O.D. and Nonpoint's latest video. Let me know your top 3 songs of 2018 on Facebook and Twitter. CONTACT:   Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo T...

Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show joins the podcast this week to discuss his latest book "Cause and Effect: Turbo". We talk all things Judas Priest, backstage at shows and our stance on autographs. Nice long talk with Chris that doesn't disappoint. CONTACT:   Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon...

Trevor Phipps of Unearth is the guest this week. Unearth "Extinction(s)" is set for release on 11/23 via Century Media. Trevor and I discuss the current political landscape, festival touring and The New England Patriots. Music on the episode from Unearth, Bury Your Dead and Bad Wolves. CONTACT:   Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Ta...

WWE Hall of Famer, Jake The Snake Roberts joins the show for a quick chat. Jake is on to talk about his upcoming "Dirty Details" spoken word tour. Jake also reflects on Andre The Giant, Alice Cooper and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Mark Tremonti then joins the show to discuss all things Tremonti. Mark and I discuss his writing process for 2 bands at the same time. We also talk about pinball machines,...

This week we are joined by author of Rabid Heart and guitarist of Broken Hope, Jeremy Wagner. Jeremy is on to talk about his book Rabid Heart and the origins of his writing career. Jeremy and I also discuss his writing process and if writing lyrics translates to his book work. Jeremy also tells the story of buying the collection of Jeff Hanneman of Slayer's guitar collection. Up next is a quick ch...

This is an action packed episode with two great interviews. Up first is the bassist and vocalist of Skillet, John Cooper. John is on to discuss his new project, Fight The Fury. Fight The Fury is the heavier side of John Cooper. We talk about the album, Still Burning, and future Skillet plans. Next up is the legend himself, Jake E. Lee. Jake is on to discuss the latest Red Dragon Cartel album, Pati...

Max Cavalera returns to Talk Toomey this week to talk about the latest Soulfly release Ritual. Ritual  will be released this Friday through Nuclear Blast Records. The album is a throwback to early Soulfly. Max and I discuss Marc Rizzo and his outstanding playing on this release. Zyon Cavalera on drums steps up and delivers. We also discuss the recording of Ritual with Josh Wilbur and the album's c...

Seann Nicols of The Westfield Massacre joins the show to discuss their upcoming release. Seann also talks about how he joined former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler in Adler's Appetite through a radio show. We talk about his time in Quiet Riot and how that soured. But most importantly we talk all things Westfield Massacre. The Podfather himself, Ken Mills, stops by for a chat about Zilch!. Zilch...

Billy Keeton of Audiotopsy joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Billy and I discuss their new album "The Real Now" out on Megaforce Records Nov 2. Billy talks about the recording process and working with Dave Fortman. Billy also discusses the final North American Pantera tour that Skrape was the opening band. We also talk about the disgusting album cover for Skrape's "New Killer...

Eric Moore returns to talk about the Sunday of Louder Than Life. We discuss Deftones, Primus, Yelawolf, NIN and more. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Eric Moore and myself sit down again to talk about Louder Than Life. This time is all about the Saturday. Music from Cane Hill, Sevendust, Pantera (yes I snuck in Pantera), Body Count and Five Finger Death Punch. Also Chris Kael calls in and gives the Knuckleheads a message. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Log...

Eric Moore joins the podcast to talk all about the Friday of Louder Than Life. We discuss the bands playing that day and play some tunes. You know I'm all in for Limp Bizkit! CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) H...

Glen Benton returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast. Glen and I discuss the last time he made an appearance on the show and the comments that blew up the internet. We also discuss Deicide's new album Overtures of Blasphemy that is due out Sept 14. Glen and I talk about bands and their products outside the music, But most of all we laugh and make fun of things. Robb Rivera returns with his Pick From The...

In the last of the Rock N Pod Expo interviews, I have a cohost! Friend of the show Jeremy Owsley sits down with myself and we talk with the great Kenny Olson. Kenny talks about the landmark album Devil Without A Cause. Kenny and Jeremy recall tour stories together. We talk about Kenny's preferences in a bus driver. Kenny and Jeremy talk about Joe C and tell great stories. Kenny was once again a gr...

The Metal Cowboy himself, Ron Keel, joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. This was a great interview recorded at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Ron and I talk about his Nashville roots and the early days of Steeler. Ron talks about his transition from rock to country and back. We discuss his interviewing Garth Brooks and end with some Yngwie Malmsteen talk. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook...

Producer Toby Wright returns to the podcast to talk all things Follow the Leader. Follow the Leader is the 20 year old landmark album by Korn. Toby discusses the recording process, the web series that was revolutionary at the time and the response to the album. If you are a fan of the record, you must check out this episode. Thanks again to the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo for the interview. CONTACT:...

The Nashville Rock N Pod episodes roll on with Craig Gass and Thom Hazaert. First up I talk to Craig Gass. Craig and I talk about his love of Tesla and hanging out in the men's room with their drummer. Craig talks about hanging with Rudy Sarzo in the 1987 and beyond. We also talk about our love of Canadians and sports. Then he finishes with a hilarious Tracy Morgan impression and story. Next up is...

In the first of a series of Rock N Pod Expo interviews, I speak with the legendary Eerie Von. Eerie was the original bass player of Danzig and Samhain. Eerie and I discuss the backstory to the debut Danzig album. Eerie talks about the formation of the band, the recording of the album and their punk and metal backgrounds. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Ta...

Two interviews this week. First up is the vocalist of Nonpoint, Elias Soriano. Elias and I discuss the latest Nonpoint album "X". We also talk about listening to new music, parents supporting your decisions and making a setlist after all these years and albums. Next up is Eric Peterson of Testament to talk about his project Dragonlord. Eric and I talk about the latest Slayer tour, playin...

I took a trip to Nashville this week to talk to Gene Hoglan. We sat down before the Slayer show at the Municipal Auditorium. Gene and I discuss the art of filling in for a band last minute, Charlie Benante's dumming style and his history in Dark (not Death Angel) Angel. Gene talked about his time in Fear Factory. We also went over the inspiration and execution of the art available at genehoglanart...