Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

On this episode, I sit down with Madame Mayhem and her bandmates Billy Grey, Gogi Rhandawa and Percy Trayanov. We all caught up just before their show with Mushroomhead in Louisville, KY. Madame Mayhem talks about her life growing up and what got her into metal. The conversation goes from favorite concert of all time to some Pantera talk to life on the road. Billy fills us in on the future of his...

Brandon Kellum and Corey Skowronski call in to this episode of the Talk Toomey Podcast. Brandon and Corey talk about their current tour they are on, their love of System of a Down and the current state of the underground. We discuss their time with Victory Records and how that was good and bad. We reminisce about the old days of Victory with bands like Hatebreed, Snapcase and Earth Crisis. Towards...

Mike Howe is BACK!! Well actually this is his first time on the podcast, but he is back in Metal Church. Mike and I break down where he has been. He talks about how he joined Metal Church back in 1988. We go over the great albums "Blessing in Disguise", "The Human Factor" and the new album "XI". Also on this episode, Something Old, Something New with Stephen Anthony....

Chad Lee calls in this week to Talk Toomey. Chad and I have a great talk about the state of photography and where he began. Chad tells us about the 2016 edition of Ride for Dime Nashville. We discuss his relationship with Dimebag Darrell and the story behind the iconic Dime tribute photo. Chad tells me about how John 5 sparked the idea behind him taking his photography and making a career out of i...

Let the podcast hit the floor, Stevie Benton comes on the show this week. Stevie and I talk about the current Drowning Pool album and his upcoming EMP Label Group ep by Even the Dead Love a Parade Stevie also recounts a few naked Dave Williams tales. We talk about the phenomenon that is "Bodies". Barry Donegan of Look What I Did comes on the podcast to talk the 2016 Presidential Race . A...

Jim Breuer invades the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Jim and I talk about his upcoming release through Metal Blade Records. Jim Breuer and the Loud and Rowdy have a record dropping on May 27. Jim discusses having Brian Johnson sing on his album and the turmoil around AC/DC. We talk about his favorite band that played on SNL during his tenure. Erik Hall of the Shoot the Shred podcast is also on th...

The Duke of Metal joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Rich and I discuss all the happenings in the world of Stuck Mojo. He talks about why Bonz is no longer in the band. We discuss their current PledgeMusic Campaign. We talk about the future of Fozzy and his friendship with Chris Jericho. We discuss touring with all the time he spent touring with Pantera. Rich goes all the way back to the lat...

Ro Kohli of War Machine Marketing comes on the show this week. We talk about his early days creating Zines and his first interview being Marilyn Manson. He talks about running Roadrunner Records Street Team and working with Slipknot. We discuss the many avenues bands can take to promote their bands and the cost effective ways to get your name out there. Also on this episode: Shout outs for sharing...

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust calls in this week. Lajon and I discuss growing up in Nasvuille, the early days of Sevendust and the current touring plans of the band. Such a wonderful chat with the mighty voice of one of my favorite bands. Something Old, Something New featured band on this episode is Deftones. Rico Kohler and I breakdown "Gore" and "Around the Fur" Also on this...

Thom Hazaert blows through the Talk Toomey podcast on this episode. We talk all about the EMP Label Group, coffee and PUCK HCKY. We swap stories about Slipknot, Limp Bizkit and the Clerks Animated Series. Fun and hilarity ensue. Music featured on this episode by Green Death and Dead by Wednesday. Also on this episode: Shout outs for sharing. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "L...

This week on the Talk Toomey podcast, Dave Ellefson calls in to discuss Dystopia, EMP Label Group and Roast in Peace coffee. We discuss the additions of Kiko and Chris Adler to the Megadeth lineup. Dave tells a great story about a band changing moment on the Killing is my Business tour. He goes over the mission of the EMP Label Group. Dave gives us all a lesson on the best climate and growing cond...

Brock Lindow of 36 Cazyfists calls in to the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Brock and I discuss the early days of 36CF and how they formed in Alaska. Why they moved to Portland, Oregon. We talk about the current Killswitch Engage tour. Brock was a blast to talk to and I hope you guys and gals are out supporting everything they are doing. Also on this episode: Shout outs for sharing. Email Talk Too...

Tim King of Soil and Pavement Entertainment stops by this week. Tim and I talk about his early days in Oppressor, the rise of Soil and his work with Pavement Entertainment. Tim was a fascinating interview. There are many insights into the state of the music industry on this episode. Music from RIFFT is featured on the show Also on this episode: Shout outs for sharing. Go to RIFFT Bandcamp site and...

Chris Volz (Flaw) stops by the Talk Toomey podcast this week and talks all things Flaw. We discuss the upcoming Flaw record and their upcoming tour plans. Chris and I talk about Flaw reforming a few years ago. We talk playing Louder than Life Festival and getting to play with Lynyrd Skynyrd.. Ron Jeremy is also brought up on this episode. Barry Donegan (Look What I Did) makes his monthly appearanc...

Mark was a great guest on the Talk Toomey Podcast. We talked all things Chimaira, a little Metallica and his photography. Talk Toomey Facebook Email the show 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 advertising.

Amazing chat with downset. bassist James Morris. James and I discuss the origins of the band, touring with Biohazard and Ozzfest 97. He goes in depth about the LA scene in the early 90's that included Social Justice and Inside/Out. James tells a great Dimebag Darrell story for the show and gives his opinion on the Phil Anselmo controversy. This episode also features music from his current band Non...

Metal Church is back and Kurdt joins the podcast to talk about the new album, Mike Howe being back and he also talks about a couple of other little bands from Aberdeen. Also on this episode, Rico Kohler of 12v Negative Earth comes on to record his segment for the Where did all the Sunshine go? reflections. Musical spotlight this week is Dear Lucid. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoo...

Wonderful talk with Eric Brittingham of Cinderella this week. Eric and I discuss the early days of Cinderella, the time they turned Gene Simmons down and even having to choose between Jeff Labar or Dave Sabo for Cinderella. Eric also talks about the Def Leppard Cruise and filling the shoes of Jimmy Bain after the tragedy on the ship. Eric also gives his opinion on if Cinderella will play together...

Matt Snell and Brian Jackson come on the show this week to talk about their new project Invidia. We also talk about their time in Five Finger Death Punch and Skinlab, respectively. You will get to hear snippets of the new songs and get a taste of what's to come. Also on the episode is Talk Toomey political correspondent Barry Donegan (Look What I Did, Truthinmedia.com). Barry comes on to talk abou...

Mike and I chat this week about all things Spineshank, Ozzfest, and when Korn was a local band. Mike talks about the acoustic show they played in Utah, about a time they had to have their guitar tech babysit during a show and about finding bands pre-internet. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Michael Del Pizzo calls in this week to discuss Sunflower Dead's new album "It's Time to get Weird", Phil Anselmo and NAMM. Wonderful chat and I know you guys will love it. Also, I have an audio diary of my trip to see Badfish on this episode. I catch up with Benny Coleman of Shrub outside the venue and give a review of the show. Follow the link for the new Talk Toomey shirts http://amzn...

Super Bowl 50 preview episode part 2. When reaching out to bands that are Carolina Panthers fans, one name kept popping up. And that name was Another Lost Year. The Panthers have used their single "Wolves" in a hype video that was played before the Panthers v Cowboys game on Thanksgiving. But we talk more than football, we dive into Back to the Future and Eddie and the Cruisers 2. So sit...

Super Bowl 50 is upon us and Frank Novinec is one of the biggest Broncos fan I know. Frank calls in and talks Broncos, Star Wars and the new Hatebreed album. Also we get a treat when Yancy Turner calls in and talk about his favorite team, the Carolina Panthers. So this episode is full of music and football. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast...

The mouth of Mojo is unleashed on the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Bonz was unfiltered and ready to talk. We discuss the Stuck Mojo falling out, his new band BONZ and the latest album "Broken Silence". Bonz also brings up time spent with Dimebag, Peter Steele and even a great Lemmy story. So sit back and buckle in because we go on journey. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talk...

This is a special episode that features interviews with the members of the band 12v Negative Earth and the entire album "Where did all the Sunshine Go?" This retrospective was a labor of love and I hope you enjoy the conversations and music within. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...