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TM 907 Riki Rachtman, Ricky Warwick & Alex Grossi Jan 26, 2021

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This episode of Talking Metal was recorded live on Jan.21, 2021. It includes new interviews with Riki Rachtman from MTV's Headbangers Ball, Alex Grossi of Hookers and Blow/Quiet Riot and Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders.

You can watch video versions of these interviews on our YouTube page.

First up we speak with Riki Rachtman. Topics include his plans for his new show “The Ball”, his recent battle with COVID-19, the Cathouse, his podcasts, MTV’s Headbangers Ball, Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Duff's Brooklyn, Riki’s Ride, Sharon Osbourne, Loveline, Steve Stevens, Eva Neu and much more.

The second interview is with Alex Grossi. Topics include his work with Public Enemy, if Frankie Banali knew they were going to continue Quiet Riot without him, new Quiet Riot music, new Hookers & Blow music, Operation: Pipe Dreamers, the M3 Rock Festival, and more.

The third and final interview is with Ricky Warwick and it starts at the 1 hour 28 minute mark. Topics include his new solo album When Life Was Hard And Fast, songwriting, Black Star Riders, Scott Gorham, Andy Taylor, Keith Nelson and more.

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TM 906 Todd La Torre of Queensrÿche, Will Wallner & Kiss Alive! Jan 19, 2021

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On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl interviews Will Wallner, Anthony Mackey, & Todd La Torre of Queensrÿche. He also talks about Kiss Alive! which is one of his favorite albums.

The first chat is with Will Wallner. Topics include Vinny Appice, the new song "Back on the Strip", Jon Leon, new music by White Wizzard, Mark Boals, his upcoming Duel album, his wife, his story, living in Lemmy's former home, owning Gary Moore's gear and much more. Check out Will online here: www.willwallner.com

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The chat with Todd La Torre starts at the 1:08:45 mark. Topics include his new solo album Rejoice In The Suffering (out Feb. 5th), his friend Dominic Vasquez who passed away in 2019, Irving Plaza NYC, Jon Olivia, Craig Blackwell, Chris “Zeuss” Harris, religion, his father's suicide, extreme metal, the Tampa Death Metal scene, the status of new Queensryche music, his friend Jon Schaffer's involvement with the attack on the U.S. Capitol, Jason Bieler, the vaccine and much more.

This week's classic club is Kiss Alive! which you can listen to on Apple Music.

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TM 905 Jeff Pilson of Foreigner, Carmine Appice Talks Ozzy & Kyuss, John Ostronomy Jan 12, 2021

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On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks to Jeff Pilson of Foreigner and Black Swan (formerly of Dokken and Dio) about the Heavy Hitters album, George Lynch, Will Martin of Earshot, Marq Torien, the history of music, the plans for another Black Swan album, upcoming Foreigner concerts and his mediation class and practice that he teaches through Hot For Yoga.

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The episode also features a brief chat with drummer Carmine Appice about his time in Ozzy Osbourne's Bark At the Moon band.

John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky is the co-host. He is the co-founder of Talking Metal and works with Ace Frehley.

This episode's Classic Album is Welcome to Sky Valley by Kyuss.

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TM 904 Tallah, Stephen Gibb & Steeler Jan 05, 2021

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On this episode Mark Strigl speaks with Andrew Cooper and Max Portnoy from the band Tallah, musician Steve Gibb from the Gibb family, and Victor Ruiz from the Mars Attacks podcast. Mark also talks about the self-titled Steeler album featuring Yngwie Malmsteen and Ron Keel. Topics with Stephen include Barry Gibb, Down, Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, the Heaven and Hell album, Crowbar, Zakk Wylde, Randy Castillo, Ronnie Van Zant, Ozzy Osbourne, getting let go from Black Label Society, Nikki Sixx, Jason Bieler, his upcoming solo album and much more.

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TM 903 Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffman of Accept, Emily Strigl & Metal Heart Jan 03, 2021

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Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffman of Accept & the Metal Heart album.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffman of Accept, and Emily (Marl's wife). He also looks back on 1985's Metal Heart album by Accept.

The interview with MICHAEL SCHENKER starts at the 11:30 mark of the show. Topics include the new album

Immortal, Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Deep Purple, ex-Rainbow), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Black Country Communion), Brian Tichy (ex-Whitesnake), the song “In Search Of The Peace Of Mind”, memories of working on the first Scorpions album, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, UFO, trying to help Pete Way, Roger Glover, 2021 concert dates and much more.

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Then at the 1:03:20 mark, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist Wolf Hoffman of the band Accept. Topics include the new Accept album Too Mean To Die, Andy Sneap, the current lineup of the band, Philip Shouse's workout videos, Mark Tornillo, Iron Maiden, the Metal Heart album, his guitar sound, cassette tapes, Uli Jon Roth, Martin Motnik, Sebastian Bach, selling his old gear, Nashville, OJ Simpson, Peter Baltes leaving the band, and more.

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TM 902 Welcome to 2021 Jan 02, 2021

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Mark Strigl talks with his listeners. Happy New Year!

Topics include Talking Metal, Michael Schenker, support and much more.

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TM 901 Ace Frehley, David Ellefson & More Jan 01, 2021

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Recorded 12.10.21

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TM 900 Simone Mularoni of DGM & Dan Fogler of The Walking Dead Dec 01, 2020

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On this episode, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist/producer Simone Mularoni of DGM and actor/writer Dan Fogler.

Topics with Simone include the new DGM album "Tragic Separation", COVID-19, Italy, Sunstorm, Joe Lynn Turner, Sweet Oblivion, Geoff Tate, Empyrios, Ultra-Violence, his guitars, and much more.

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Topics with Dan include Brooklyn Gladiator, Heavy Metal Magazine, Simon Bisley, John Miller, Moon Lake, the Heavy Metal movie, Fishkill, the Brooklyn Bridge, Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dave Mustaine, Rattlehead, the Ghoul Screamer, Type O Negative, J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beast, The Walking Dead, his podcast, Jeff Garlin, and much more.

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TM 899 Joey Vera of Armored Saint & Fates Warning Nov 16, 2020

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Joey Vera talks to Mark Strigl about COVID-19, Armored Saint, scoring a top 40 Billboard album with Punching the Sky, Fates Warning, producing, Queensryche, the music video for Missle to Gun, John Bush, Gavin Harrison, the Delirious Nomad album, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, The Dirt and his history with Tommy Lee.

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