Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Trevor Peres joins the podcast this week to discuss Obituary's upcoming self titled album. Trevor and Josh talk about why they decided to go with a self titled album. They also discuss the history of the legendary Morrisound Studios and producer Scott Burns. Josh asks him what's in the water in Florida for so many great death metal bands. Trevor gives his 2 cents on shipping companies just leaving...

Dave Lombardo joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Dave talks to the guys about the current Suicidal Tendencies tour with Crowbar. They talk about his collaborations with Mike Patton. Dave discusses how he was approached by The Misfits to play on the reunion shows. Dave also talks about the possibilities of more Misfits shows. He also tells us about his week on Late Night with Seth Myers and w...

Tye Zamora joins the podcast this week to talk about his new project 'mek. Josh and Tye also go deep into the history of Alien Ant Farm, Tye shares his thoughts on if Smooth Criminal was good or bad in the long run for AAF. The guys also discuss the Warped Tour and talk about Tye working for Limp Bizkit, Godsmack and Slightly Stoopid. Mike rants about his trip to Hazard, KY to see Dokken and all t...

Jamie Madrox of Twiztid calls into the podcast this week. Jamie talks to the guys about the elaborate new makeup scheme from the new video for "Kill Somebody" that was created by artist Kay Pike. Mike asks about if they still like the anonymity of wearing the makeup a la KISS in the 70s. Toomey asks about the legacy of Twiztid at the Gathering of the Juggalos and Jamie talks fondly of th...

Alan Robert of Life of Agony joins the show this week. Alan and Josh talk about the new Life of Agony album "A Place Where There's No More Pain". The guys discuss Alan's artistic side including his graphic novels and adult coloring book. Alan speaks openly about Mina Caputo and the changes the vocalist has gone through. They also go over the time Whitfield Crane was in the band and the p...

Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross joins the podcast once again to breakdown a classic album. Seasons in the Abyss by Slayer is the album discussed. Hiran also gives us the lowdown the Superjoint tour that just wrapped up. Hiran and I talk about the possibility of Phil Anselmo jumping onstage with them and doing Fucking Hostile....which eventually happened. Hiran also tells us the future for Battle...

Jimmy Bower sits down with the Talk Toomey podcast at a tour stop in Louisville. Jimmy and I talk about his many bands including eyehategod, Down, Superjoint, etc. We also discuss his love of old trucks and woodworking. Jimmy also opens up about Mike Williams and his liver transplant. Want to know what it was like to to tour with Randy Blythe....Jimmy answers that too. This episode is co-hosted by...

Dez Fafara calls in this week to talk about the upcoming DevilDriver headlining tour. Dez and I also talk about early DD tours with Superjoint and Dez's relationship with Phil Anselmo. Dez talks about Coal Chamber touring with Pantera and Machine Head. We also talk about his transition from Coal Chamber to DevilDriver. Dez also gives his opinion on the new Suicide Silence album. ------------------...

Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show hosted the Online Radio/ Podcasters Summit over the weekend. The guests included myself, Mark Strigl of Talking Metal, Victor Ruiz of Mars Attacks, Joe Kleon of Songcast and Jon Drake of Nerfherder Council. The topics included how we got into podcasting, war stories, bad guests, Metallica, Blabbermouth, etc. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toome...

Gene Hoglan calls in to the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Gene and I talk about the new Testament record. We discuss Deloreans. Gene and I go down memory lane and he tells great stories about Slayer and early Metallica. I ask about his time in Dethklok and what its like to play along to a cartoon. This episode was a blast to record. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Tal...

Mina Caputo joins the podcast this week. Mina and I discuss her journey over the last 9 years. We talk about her willingness to give up her band, friends, family and career to become her true self. Mina also talks about the hypocrisy of the law makers in this country. I ask Mina about the new LOA record and we talk about some classic LOA songs. It was an honor to have her on the podcast. ---------...

Shawna Potter of War on Women calls in this week to talk about their recent tours with Flag and Refused. We talk about War on Women playing Riot Fest and the reunited Misfits. Shawna and I talk a little about Trump becoming president, but most importantly we talk about coming up together in the Nashville local scene in the late 90s. Music on this episode from War on Women, Refused and The Misfits....

In this retrospective, I break down each episode of 2016. There are clips from Tony Campos, Bonz, Mike Sarkisyan, Eric Brittingham, Kurdt Vanderhoof, Mark Hunter, Dave Ellefson, Rich Ward, Jim Breuer, Stevie Benton, Robb Rivera, Davey Muise, Sonny Mayo, Glen Benton, Matt Heafy, Kirk Windstein, Max Cavalera, Edsel Dope, Tom Maxwell, Mike Spreitzer, Trevor Phipps and Erik Rogers. Music on this episo...

Chris Czynszak of the Decibel Geek Podcast joins the show this week. Chris and I talk about the origins of his show. We talk about the state of the metal world. Chris and I discuss the Chiefs-Titans game....haha. But most of all we play some Pantera songs and talk at length about the band. --------------------------------------------- Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE&quo...

Erik Rogers joins the show this week to talk about his early days in music. We talk about the formation of Stereomud. Erik talks about the highs and lows of the music business. We throw in some of our stories from touring together. Erik also answers a question from a Patreon supporter and talks about his new project My Therapy I go waaaay back in the vault and pull out the interview with Billy Gre...

On this episode of Talk Toomey, I chat with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and bass legend Glenn Hughes. We talk about his start on bass, his induction in the R&RHOF, Tony Iommi and more. Glenn discusses his new album Resonate and working with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also on this episode is a great Black Sabbath discussion with the hosts of the Off Our Meds podcast. Mike, Eri...

Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Chris and I talk about the evolution of the show from the early days of internet radio to the juggernaut that is The Classic Metal Show. We discuss our thoughts on the great (just ask him) Eddie Trunk. Chris and I go at length on my favorite topic...Pantera. We also break down Cleveland sports, our opinion of Bruno Mars...

Former Kottonmouth Kings and DGAF member Saint Dog joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Saint Dog and I talk about his new deal with Force 5 Records. We talk about his roots in hip hop and love of the Beastie Boys, NWA and Cypress Hill. Saint Dog talks about how The Kottonmouth Kings formed, what he did post-KMK and his solo career. The DRP joins this episode to breakdown the signing of Saint Dog. The D...

Trevor and I sat down at their recent tour stop in Louisville. We discuss touring Europe, starting a label and being a father. Trevor talks about the musical landscape that was happening when Unearth began. He also talks about some of the new artists he is working with and I play a track from Unwill. Music on this episode from Unearth, Life of Agony, Stone Sour, snapcase, Metallica, Unwill and Joh...

Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross joins the podcast this week to breakdown Pantera's legendary album Far Beyond Driven. Hiran and I go through every song, talk about the album cover and Dimebag's tone. We agree that Phil is one of the best vocalists of all time and that Rex and Vinnie are beasts. Come join us for this Pantera love fest! From the Talk Toomey vault is my interview with Steev Esquive...

Doc Coyle returns to Talk Toomey on this episode. Doc has a great new podcast called the Ex Man. We talk all about podcasts, his time playing with Meytal Cohen, his thoughts on a God Forbid reunion and his new project I of Tongues. This episode also features some listener requests. Music from Mastodon, Gojira, Metal Church, Sepultura and Death will Tremble Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Faceb...

Mike Spreitzer and I sit down and discussed everything from Marilyn Manson to hardware stores. Mike talked about how he joined DevilDriver and playing his first show with the band on zero rehearsals. We chat about the stigma that Dez had coming from the NU Metal world and how that affected early DevilDriver tours. Them Evils joined the show for a quick interview from Louder than Life. Music on thi...

Chris Beattie of Hatebreed and myself sat down at a recent show here in Louisville. Chris and I talked about Knotfest, New York Giants football, his tour of ESPN, the Hatebreed writing process and touring with Rocky George back in the day. From the Talk Toomey vault is my talk with Brandon and Corey of American Standards Music on this episode from Biohazard, Earth Crisis, snapcase, Every Time I Di...

Legendary NWOBHM vocalist Biff Byford of Saxon comes on this week to talk about their new live album, Playing with Metallica in 1981, touring with Motorhead and about the upcoming UFO/Saxon US Tour Don Jamieson and I talk for close to an hour about his stand up comedy, performing at the Orion Festival, That Metal Show and all about comedy in general. Music on this episode from Saxon, Metallica, Va...

This is a star studded episode featuring interviews from Louder Than Life with Neil Fallon and Dan Maines of Clutch, Paolo of Trivium, Benji and Dan of Skindred, Ryan of The Amity Affliction, Par and Hannes of Sabaton and a very special appearance from Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors:...