Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Fred Coury makes his triumphant return to the Talk Toomey podcast. Fred joins Joshua and Chris to talk the legacy of Cinderella and thoughts on if a reunion would ever happen.  Fred discusses the Motley Crue stadium tour and his thoughts on Poison never doing a bad show. The guys speak on scoring TV shows and Chris gets all his burning Arcade questions answered. Fred tells the story behind the Van...

Aaron Matts returns to Talk Toomey this week. Aaron is on the show to discuss his new band ten56. Joshua and Aaron talk about him leaving Betraying The Martyrs, why there was no drama and forming the new band. Aaron gushes on Luka and his use of electronics in ten56. The guys also speak on starting a new band during the lockdowns and how it was an equal playing field for everyone. Aaron finishes u...

Gene Hoglan joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss all the things going on his world. Gene talks about joining the Twitch world, Death To All touring and leaving Testament. He also recalls knowing Dave Lombardo got the gig and people asking if he knew beforehand. Gene talks about staying busy during Covid by doing session work and studio time some gigantic projects. We also talk about his though...

Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Adam is on the show to discuss the latest record, Introvert. He also talks about his history singing, recording the parts of the record separately and playing with Mike Mushok. Adam speaks on leaving Three Days Grace, rock radio and forming Saint Asonia.  Joshua and Chris start out the show with Stranger Things spoilers. They discuss some...

Raoul Kerr of Bloodywood joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Raoul is onto discuss their upcoming U.S. Tour, Rakshak and the metal scene in India. Raoul and Joshua talk about the formation of the band, going from viral covers to writing originals and adding traditional Indian instruments to the music. Raoul also discusses his love of Mike Shinoda and Linkin Park. Great story about meeting Jayant at the...

Two great guests this week on the Talk Toomey podcast! First up we get a quick check in from Fozzy guitarist, Billy Grey. Billy discusses the writing process for the latest Fozzy record, Boombox. We also talk with him about his connection with Rich Ward, playing Chris Jericho to the ring and his project Tattoo the Scars. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (GFM) then join Joshua and Chris to discuss bein...

Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Wade and Joshua discuss the upcoming record, Otherness. Wade also talks about the sound of the band over the years, getting in the room with the 5 guys and working out the vocals with the three singers. He also speaks on Alexisonfire playing the Olympics, his friendship with Jay Baruchel and appreciating the fans. Joshua and Wade debate t...

Jonah Matranga of Onelinedrawing and Far joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Jonah discusses his upcoming album, Tenderwild, that will be released on June 24th. Jonah and Joshua talk about writing hooks, the collaborations on the album and songwriting in general. The guys go deep and talk about the struggles of growing up poor and his move to Sacramento. Jonah speaks on the early 90s Sacto scene, Far g...

Wednesday 13 joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his current "20 Years Of Fear" tour. During the conversation the guys hit on getting Alice Cooper on his record, touring with Doyle and collecting toys. Wednesday also discusses getting the phone call from Joey Jordison to form Murderdolls, flying to Iowa for the first time and both being from small towns. He also speaks on feeling cool around...

Sergio Vega of Quicksand joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week.  Sergio and Joshua discuss his latest writing and production project that will feature multiple vocalists including Keith Buckley. Sergio also speaks on his joining Deftones, relationship with Chi and his recent departure from the band. They also talk about being a hired gun versus a full member. Sergio is very candid in this interv...

Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Carla and Joshua discuss her book "Death and Other Dances", talk about being kids of divorce and Carla being a people person. Carla also speaks on her work in the funeral business and getting the bodies ready for viewing. They talk about the recording of the new Butcher Babies album in Michigan and the band staying together at...

The mighty Max Cavalera returns to Talk Toomey this week. Max and Joshua talk about the upcoming Cavalera tour where the brothers will play cuts from Beneath the Remains and Arise. They start the discussion with some Dino in Soulfly talk, the possibility of different guitarists on upcoming tour and being productive throughout the shutdowns. Max speaks on writing and recording BTR and Arise, workin...

Isaac Lamb of Kublai Khan joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Isaac is on to discusses the latest EP, Lowest Form Of Animal. He also speaks on writing drum parts for Kublai Khan, getting married during covid and his influences. Isaac talks about the Kublai Khan name fight with another band by the same name. He also gives his thoughts on the Kate Beckinsale Tik Tok video.    Joshua and Chris s...

Nicky Calonne & Alex Alereza of Nekrogoblikon join the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. The guys are on to discuss the upcoming release, The Fundamental Slimes and Humours. Nicky and Alex also talk about the difficulties in writing and recording during the pandemic, the evolution of John Goblikon and starting out on MySpace. They also discuss Hank the Tank, punching kids and being an independent ban...

John 5 returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast. John 5 is on to talk about his upcoming tour to promote his latest solo album, Sinner. John 5 discusses his latest show in Mexico City and love of guitar. The guys also discuss the Dave Mustaine and Carla Harvey cameos on Sinner. He talks about is love of Marty's guitar tone with Megadeth. John 5 discusses his love of the bluegrass shredders from the 50s...

Alicia Taylor of Cherry Bombs joins the show this week to discuss the troops latest show, Macabaret. Alicia and Joshua talk about the storyline behind the show and bringing the show into the  clubs. Alicia also discusses what drives her to make Cherry Bombs into one of the biggest acts out. She touches on performing at Knotfest LA and the show being a family affair. They also talk about both being...

Matty Mullins returns to the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss all things "Remade in Misery". Matty and Joshua talk about releasing multiple singles prior to the album release. Matty lets us know about writing with not only the headphone listener in mind but also the large festival crowd. He talks about some of the topics of the album such as depression and more. The guys discuss Head from Korn prais...

An old friend stops by this week. Frank Fontsere is on to talk about his recent departure from Fozzy, talk about the last few years in the band and what is up with Stuck Mojo. Frank talks about filming the Sane video and having to ride the wooden roller coaster over and over. We talk about the effect the song Judas had on Fozzy and how the crowds changed over the years. Frank talks a little Stuck...

Derrick Green of Sepultura joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss their upcoming tour with Sacred Reich and Crowbar. Derrick and Joshua also talk about living abroad, tour must haves and Quadra. Derrick also let's us know his favorite moments during the SepulQuarta sessions. The guys go into Derrick's early days in Cleveland and talk Derrick's love of skateboarding.  Joshua and Chris s...

Morgan Lander of Kittie joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Morgan is on to discuss Kittie returning to the stage at The When We Were Young Festival. Morgan answers all the questions about Kittie being added to the bill.  She talks about Ivy coming back for these shows and what it took to get her to commit.  Thoughts behind the setlist, being one of the heavier bands and one of the only nu metal bands...

The riff lord himself, Kirk Windstein joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Kirk is on to discuss Crowbar's upcoming album, Zero and Below. Kirk discusses the album being shelved during the pandemic and how excited he is to finally get it out. Kirk and Joshua also talk about Kirk's solo album, his Top 5 Kiss albums and meeting Ace Frehley. Kirk gives us an update on his recent neck issues and hits us wit...

Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Joshua and Tyler discuss their latest record, Say Nothing. Tyler also talks about the shortening of the name to Theory over the years and if they should have listened to the record label early in their career. He talks about getting signed through Chad Kroeger and Nickleback, working with the WWE and playing a Grey Cup...

Jelly Roll joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss everything going on in his world. Jelly Roll and Toomey talk about his recent Grand Ole Opry debut, his weight loss goals and getting up with Shinedown for Simple Man. The guys also talk about the song Save Me and how we always wants to evoke emotion when he writes. He also remembers back to touring with ICP and Mushroomhead and how MH...

Joshua and Chris start the show off discussing the Rayna Foss is or isn't missing news, Sammy Hagar to Pantera and talk some Nonpoint. Robb Rivera then joins the show to discuss the latest Ruthless EP, touring through covid and going to see Metallica at The Metro. Robb enters the Throwback Throwdown and gives us his Top 5 Thrash Drummers list. Toomey and Chris then give their lists and break down...

Brandon Boyd joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his latest solo release, Echoes and Cocoons. Brandon talks about the back story of "Pocket Knife" and the origin of the lyrics. We discuss growing food during the pandemic, starting the Moonlight Art Collective and selling prints of his work. Brandon gives some Incubus history and talks Make Yourself, touring with Black Sabbath and Pantera. The...