
One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 767 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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This episode of Talking Metal features a brand-new interview with longtime friend of Mark Strigl — Dan Lorenzo, the legendary underground musician from New Jersey. Dan shares stories from his days with Hades and Non-Fiction, and gives us the inside s... more
On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with John Bush of Category 7 and Armored Saint. John, of course, is also well-known for his years fronting Anthrax.
Topics include:
• His time in Anthrax
• Working with Dimebag Darrell of Pantera... more
End of month episode, a short episode. Longer episode coming soon.
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Talking Metal Episode 969
This episode features music from Child’s Play, The Fell, and Iron Maiden.
• The Fell track was approved by their publicist, Chip.
• The Child’s Play song was cleared by John Allen of the band.
• The Iron Maiden song is lic... more
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This guy is an absolute moron
One of the few podcast who “gets it,” listening to your show, is not unlike hanging with an old pal at the bar, having a few shots and debating music...old and new. You are able to be the old friend, when the old friend isn’t available. Thanks for all you do! ✌🏻
New subscriber! Love the pod cast. So happy to see a show about great music and musicians! What has happened to the music world? Thanks for keeping it real John and Mark! Big fan here!
Thanks for sharing the Ricki Rachtman show and directing me to your podcast. Great to see you and Johnny O still doing the good things you’re great at!
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Focusing on hard rock and metal, this podcast brings a wealth of interviews and insights from prominent figures across the music industry. With a rich history dating back to 2005, the show features discussions about upcoming music, personal anecdotes from musicians, and reflections on both classic and contemporary heavy metal culture. Listeners can expect in-depth conversations with well-known artists, as well as explorations of the impact of music on personal journeys. The unique format includes a blend of interviews paired with music, creating an engaging experience that caters to both nostalgic fans and new followers of the genre.
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Recent guests on Talking Metal include:
1. Dan Lorenzo
2. John Bush
3. Billy Sheehan
4. Mike Krompass
5. Keri Kelli
6. Greg Koch
7. Wolf Hoffmann
8. Jerry Dixon
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