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Ozzfest is BACK (Kinda), Fieldy Update and More Pantera Thoughts

Toomey and Akin are back this week with some more banter about new football stadiums, virtual Ozzfest, and Nita Strauss.

TALK TOOMEY from Louder Than Life | Björn Gelotte (In Flames)

Björn Gelotte of In Flames sat down with Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast to talk their tour and speaking on the other bands on the bill.

Art Cruz on Randy Blythe "He Is The Greatest Frontman In Heavy Metal History"

Art talks about the fill-in musicians that helped out Lamb of God on their recent tours, and the greatness of Randy Blythe.

Tommy Lee OnlyFans, Ozzy Halftime Snub and Art Cruz Reaction: Talk Toomey Podcast

Toomey & Akin also discuss Dino Cazares, last week's NFL games and movie recommendations

Art Cruz of Lamb of God details the making of Omens and the greatness of Randy Blythe

The Lamb of God drummer discusses the upcoming album, Omens, still having 'pinch me' moments on stage, his role in the songwriting process of the band, and watching Blythe shine as this generation's best frontman.

Mike Hranica (The Devil Wears Prada) Teases the Upcoming Music Videos for 'Color Decay'

In this clip, Mike talks about the process for making the most recent videos for the album and the team that heads up the production.

From 'ZII' to 'Color Decay', Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada shares how the band keeps thei...

The frontman visits the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the current Zombie tour, the increased creative output and how the band battled the pandemic by being as productive as possible.

Jesse Barnett of Stick to Your Guns on the upcoming record Spectre, on the latest episode of Talk...

Jesse Barnett of Stick To Your Guns joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the band's upcoming record, Spectre.

Charlie Benante (Anthrax) and Matt Byrne (Hatebreed) Reflect on Their Bands Longevities

Charlie Benante (Anthrax) and Matt Byrne (Hatebreed) joined Joshua Toomey discussing their upcoming tour together with Black Label Society. In this clip, the drummers discuss looking back at their careers and what they would change.

Jason Wisdom on Returning to Becoming the Archetype and Writing the New Album

Returning to the band after 10 years and the process of the writing the latest album, CHILDREN OF THE GREAT EXTINCTION.

Jason Wisdom on Becoming the Archetype's new record 'Children of the Great Extinction' and more o...

Jason Wisdom of Becoming the Archetype joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the band's latest album, Children of the Great Extinction.

Fred Coury On The Possibility of a Cinderella Reunion

In this clip, Fred is asked about the idea of a Cinderella reunion after the passing of Jeff LaBar.

Gene Hoglan Speaks on Leaving Testament and Dave Lombardo Rejoining

Gene talks in depth about leaving Testament and knowing that Dave Lombardo was returning to the band

Gene Hoglan on Leaving Testament, Death To All Touring and more

The legendary drummer hints at two major projects dropping next year, his upcoming run with Steve DiGiorgio playing the music of Death, and how he intends to be drumming well into his seventies on the latest Talk Toomey podcast.

Does Dolly Parton Belong In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? (Talk Toomey Discussion)

Joshua Toomey and Chris Akin discuss the merits of Dolly Parton and the Rock Hall. Joshua argues that there are already country artists in the hall and should be allowed in and Chris on the other hand takes a different stance.

Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire talks new album Remade In Misery and more on the latest Talk To...

Matty Mullins returns to the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss all things Remade in Misery. Matty and Joshua talk about the idea behind releasing multiple singles prior to the album release, and writing with not only the home listener in mind but also the large festival crowd.

Jelly Roll talks hip hop, personal health, and taking on the legendary Grand Ole Orpy on the Talk...

The Nashville wordsmith shares his gratitude for his fans and shares his ambitious plans to conquer rock, hip hip and country in 2022.

Brandon Boyd of Incubus talks art, S.C.I.E.N.C.E. and Pantera on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast

The vocalist recalls a great story involving fashion tips from Dimebag Darrell while on tour, and shares the stylistic shift to Make Yourself that initially threw fans for a loop.

Producer Will Putney reveals how Ice-T, Carcass and the Peavey 5150 are core to his universe of h...

The genre's most in-demand producer guests on the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss Fit For An Autopsy, the value of album credits and how New Jersey Hardcore and West Coast rap influenced him.

Brian 'Head' Welch talks Love and Death, the perseverance of KORN, and thriving as a musical ment...

The guitarist and songwriter introduces Jevon "ODW" Barnes of Noble Poets and details how music functions as therapy in confronting past trauma.

From album number ten, Metal Tour of the Year, MGK, and collaborating with Richard Marx, Matt Hea...

The multi-talented frontman discusses In The Court of the Dragon, influences like Slipknot and Megadeth and how changing with the times breeds longevity on the Talk Toomey Podcast.

Scooter Ward and Lindsay Manfredi of Cold Interview: Touring in 2021

Detailing pre-tour nerves ahead of returning, plus Facetiming with Fred Durst post Lollapalooza performance for touring tips through Covid and more

Alien Weaponry on the Origin of Adding Maori Culture to Metal

Page Hamilton of Helmet talks Pantera, CBGBs, and the origins of his band's sound on the latest e...

The legendary frontman and songwriter discusses Helmet's upcoming live album. their shows with Korn and System of A Down, and the pride he takes in being able to influence the next generation of musicians.

Elijah Witt of Cane Hill talks 90's era heavy, touring in the era of Covid, and giving back to th...

The vocalist for the NOLA nu-metal unit shares how the band is working smarter and hitting their creative stride as a thriving independent unit.

Jason Newsted details the factors that led to Metallica's triumph with the Black Album

In the final segment of the in-depth conversation on the Talk Toomey Podcast, Newsted lays out the roadmap Metallica took to climb to the pinnacle of rock music and explains how every accomplishment was earned.

Jason Newsted on the Black Album "We Did Something Very Special"

Jason Newsted revisits Metallica's 1991 Bay Area homecoming and their historic Moscow performance...

The former Metallica bassist retells the competition and camaraderie of the Bay Area and recalls the historical significance of playing in front of 1.6 million fans in Russia.

Jason Newsted on "My Friend Of Misery" and Wearing Metallica Shirts Onstage

Jason discusses the process of writing "My Friend Of Misery" diving into what James and Lars liked about the tune. While also digging into the original release date of the record and the shows the band was playing at the time.

Jason Newsted on Bob Rock Pushing Metallica during the Black Album (Pt 1 Of Talk Toomey Interview)

Jason discusses his latest unboxing video of the massive Black Album Box Set and unveils that Lars keeps everything Metallica has ever put out in a vault. He reflects on working with Bob Rock who he claims to have the best ears of everyone, how he brought Metallica together and pushed James Hetfield.

Jason Newsted shares how producer Bob Rock helped Metallica realize their full potential on the B...

The former Metallica bassist details how Bob Rock helped the band capture lighting in a bottle.

Carnifex frontman Scott Lewis weighs Nu-metal's influence on deathcore and details 'Graveside Con...

The veteran deathcore frontman shares how Cradle of Filth and Korn steered him creatively and how touring post-pandemic has been especially emotional.

Phil Demmel talks new Vio-lence music, jamming during Quarantine and honoring Joey Jordison on th...

The veteran guitarist shares some classic touring stories with Testament, updates fans on new tunes, and recalls how the former Slipknot drummer was a fan of Vio-lence.

Marc Rizzo finds closure with Soulfly and looks ahead to the next chapter on the Talk Toomey Podcast

After 18 years as a member of Soulfly, the veteran guitarist is parting ways and finding peace with his own creative projects.

Wayne Lozinak of Hatebreed talks guitar solos, band tattoos, and Metal Tour of the Year on the Ta...

The guitarist for the pioneering hardcore outfit details the evolution of the band, his biggest influences, and previews the upcoming tour with Megadeth and Lamb of God.

Andreas Kisser of Sepultura talks SepulQuarta, the impact of the Big 4, and his memories of Joey ...

The guitarist even recalls the time he played Roots with Jordison and Paul Gray.

Dee Snider talks taking the trust fall with Jamey Jasta, finding his place in metal, and phone ca...

The iconic frontman gets real about his admiration of Ozzy, his fire to create something new, and how his partnership with Jasta is a move he is glad he made.

Michael

On the latest Talk Toomey podcast, the BFMV axeman discusses the band's new album, the historic festival play coming out of a pandemic, and how Kurt Cobain and Dimebag Darrell changed his life.

Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada discusses how he didn't want 'ZII' to become The Covid EP

Michael Gilbert of Flotsam and Jetsam reflects on 35 years of heavy, the reach of Metallica, and ...

The co-founding guitarist of Arizona veterans Flotsam and Jetsam checks in for a conversation on the Talk Toomey Podcast.

Jesse Leach talks Times of Grace, the different eras of Killswitch Engage and his bond with Light...

The frontman shares the process of writing Atonement and finishing the long-awaited Times of Grace LP while praising his friend and contemporary.

The Devil Wears Prada frontman Mike Hranica talks 'The Act,' writing ZII remotely and his love fo...

From getting signed right out of high school to becoming one of metal core's most enduring bands, the frontman speaks candidly about the evolution of the band.

Robb Rivera (Nonpoint) "Bullet With A Name" Paid My Bills Last Year

Robb lays out how record labels work, owning masters, and Nonpoint's future with independence.

Megan Targett of Vexed on Finally Releasing 'Culling Culture' & Being in a Male Dominated Industry

Plus details the making of the "Fake" video.

Aaron Pauley Details Of Mice & Men's Latest 'Bloom' EP on First Listen

Pauley dives into the lyrical inspiration, recording during a pandemic and the future for Of Mice & Men.