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Talk Louder

A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan"s perspective, to the music business professionals" point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten

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01:21:03

Michael Bruce

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2023/09/13

Michael BruceAs a guitarist in the original Alice Cooper band, Michael Bruce co-wrote such timeless songs as “Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Under My Wheels” and “Billion Dollar Babies.” He joins us to discuss the band’s earliest beginnings when Frank Zappa and Syd Barret were major influences before Bob Ezrin arrived to shape the classic Cooper sound. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:59:44

Brian Slagel

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2023/09/06

Brian SlagelAs founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records, Brian Slagel helped launch the careers of Metallica, Slayer, Ratt, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, Mercyful Fate and even the Goo Goo Dolls. He joins us to discuss his new book, “Swing of the Blade,” his ongoing passion for heavy metal, why he won’t sell out to a major corporation and the band that got away (hint: the guitarist wears a top hat). Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:47:29

Sean Kelly

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2023/08/30

Sean KellyCanadian musician, author and instructor Sean Kelly was raised on ‘80s hard rock – and shamelessly never outgrew it! No wonder we love him! He joins us to discuss his latest book, “Don’t Call it Hair Metal: Art in the Excess of ‘80s Rock;” his audition to join the cast of Dee Snider’s “Rock & Roll Christmas Tale” (he got the gig!); the latest on his long-time band, Crash Kelly; plus mentions of his other credits, including Coney Hatch, Helix, Lee Aaron (“The Metal Queen”) and pop star

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01:50:00

Tyler Heath

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2023/08/23

Tyler HeathHe wears his love of ’80s hard rock on his white leather sleeve, but Tyler Heath’s musical palette is blended with a very broad brush. The Leather Duchess frontman joins us to discuss his various bands, his Revolt Vinyl Records label, the importance of visually compelling merch and how a Charlie Daniels Band concert put him on the path to bullet belts, leather gloves and the heyday of Hollywood hair metal. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:44:19

Taime Downe

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2023/08/16

Taime DowneHis snarling tales of lipstick junkies and runaways put Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe at the top of the sleaze-rock heap. He joins us to discuss new Faster Pussycat music, an in-the-works book, his cold-turkey sobriety and why his earliest trip to a recording studio was all about the “banging room.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:53:22

Greg Chaisson

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2023/08/09

Greg ChaissonBassist Greg Chaisson gained international attention as a member of Badlands -- featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee, singer Ray Gillen and drummer Eric Singer (and, later, Jeff Martin) -- but he’s also an accomplished singer/songwriter/producer whose latest project, Atomic Kings, recalls the best hard rock bands of the ‘70s – and adds its own, modern twist. He joins us to discuss Atomic Kings’ debut album, his time in Badlands, Surgical Steel, Steeler, Legs Diamond and Ratt (for a minute)

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01:43:06

John Gallagher

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2023/08/02

John GallagherWith the release of their 15th studio album, “All Hell’s Breaking Loose,” New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends Raven are back to bang some heads. Bassist/vocalist John Gallagher returns to the Talk Louder Podcast to discuss the new album, the pitfalls of major labels, his preference for a headset microphone and an early tour with opening act, Anthrax. Bonus: He also reveals his favorite Blue Oyster Cult album! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:02:16

Brian Tatler

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2023/07/26

Brian TatlerAs guitarist and founding member of Diamond Head, Brian Tatler was at the forefront of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. As such, he and his music had a massive influence on thrash-metal upstarts, Metallica and Megadeth. He joins us to discuss Diamond Head’s legacy, the importance of punk rock, opening for AC/DC on the last two shows of Bon Scott’s life and his current gig with Saxon. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:22:34

“Pictures: ALIVE”

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2023/07/19

“Pictures: ALIVE”What happens when two diehard KISS nerds combine their love of ’80s rock’n’roll, photography and graphic design? You get an eye-popping, full-color, 300-page book titled “Pictures: ALIVE.” Bursting with 400 high-quality, original concert photos, ticket stubs, concert ads and the camera-smuggling stories that go with them, “Pictures: ALIVE” finds photographer Steve Roney and art director Scott Davis walking us through big-city nights on Memory Lane where the hottest bands in the land

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01:27:50

Mark Tornillo

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2023/07/12

Mark TornilloHe took a swing at the seemingly impossible pitch of replacing Udo Dirkschneider in Accept – and knocked it out of the park! Vocalist Mark Tornillo joins us to discuss his early days in TT Quick, his 14 years in Accept, the 2022 illness that temporarily brought our own Jason McMaster onboard as his replacement and the time Iron Maiden suddenly asked him to be their singer at an impromptu club gig. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:25:19

Neal Smith

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2023/07/05

Neal SmithHe scared the bejesus out of polite society while shock rocking with Alice Cooper on a string of classic albums and songs, including “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Under My Wheels” and many more. Today, at 75, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Neal Smith finds his musical muse in the dusty lore of the Wild West. He joins us to discuss his latest album, “Killsmith Goes West,” that time he secretly carried three guns and a

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01:31:49

Jack Gibson of Exodus

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2023/06/28

Jack Gibson of ExodusHe’s the gut-punch in Exodus’ thrash-metal assault who also has a deep appreciation for Nashville’s killer country pickers. Bassist Jack Gibson joins us to discuss Exodus’ latest thrashterpiece, “Persona Non Grata,” wild times with Paul Baloff and meeting one of his heroes, Glen Campbell. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:19:51

Francis Ruiz

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2023/06/21

Francis RuizBefore joining Buckcherry, drummer Francis Ruiz worked for some if his heroes as the drum tech for Thin Lizzy, Scorpions, Slayer, Anthrax and Motorhead. He was also a member of Great White, Samantha 7 (featuring C.C. DeVille) and for one magical night, Motorhead! We caught up with him during a break from the Buckcherry/Skid Row tour to discuss Buckcherry’s new album, “Vol. 10,” his admiration for Zakk Wylde’s work ethic and how he managed to play gigs with his leg in a cast after being

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01:02:59

Derek Davis

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2023/06/14

Derek DavisHe knew he was destined to be a rocker after seeing an early version of Y&T perform at his high school (during lunch period, no less!). He soon became their roadie and went on to form his own band, Babylon A.D. Vocalist Derek Davis brings us up to date on Babylon A.D.’s latest album, “Live Lightning,” an in-the-works new album, his forays into southern rock and soul, and why Babylon A.D. had a “no dudes allowed” tour bus policy during their early ’90s heyday.Created and Produced by

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Nigel Glockler

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2023/06/07

Nigel GlocklerReturning to the Talk Louder Podcast for a third time, drummer Nigel Glockler discusses his latest all-star project, The Flood, featuring bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick, keyboardist Didge Digital and vocalist Chris Ousey. He also updates us on Saxon, recalls Cozy Powell’s unwieldy drumkit and reveals an early obsession with KISS. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:00:03

Jeff Wagner

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2023/05/31

Jeff WagnerAuthor Jeff Wagner was an editor at Metal Maniacs magazine from 1997-2001 before turning his attention to music-related books beginning with 2010’s “Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal” (featuring cover art by Voivod drummer, Away). In 2014, Wagner published “Soul on Fire: The Life and Music of Peter Steele” followed by 2022’s “Destination Onward: The Story of Fates Warning.” We find ourselves in rare company as Jeff shares his meticulous knowledge of obscure bands,

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41:54

Richie Faulkner

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2023/05/24

Richie FaulknerHe stepped into legendary shoes and spent the past 12 years carving his own identity as co-lead guitarist in Judas Priest. More recently, he formed the heavy metal supergroup, Elegant Weapons, and is set to release the band’s debut album, “Horns for a Halo” on May 26. Richie Faulkner joins us to discuss Elegant Weapons, his performance at the Rock Hall induction alongside K.K Downing, his connection to George Lynch and the best piece of advice Rob Halford ever gave him (live photos by

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Mike Levine

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2023/05/17

Mike LevineOn May 29, 1983, Triumph – along with Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Motley Crue and Quiet Riot -- played in front of 300,000 heavy metal fans as part of the massive US Festival in San Bernardino, California. On the 40th anniversary of this monumental concert, Triumph bassist Mike Levine joins us to relive that memorable day and discuss the brand-new, limited-edition, double-live Triumph “Live at the US Festival” album. We also tell you how to join a live chat with

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01:47:13

Klassik ’78

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2023/05/10

Klassik ’78Klassik ’78 sounds so much like vintage KISS even Paul Stanley raised a starry eyebrow. Joe McGinness (aka “Paul Stanley”) joins us to discuss the down-to-the-details album, “Phantoms;” how Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante got involved; and why growing up in the grunge era made him feel 100,000 years apart from his peers.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:41:52

Back in Black

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2023/05/03

Back in BlackWhen AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was sidelined due to hearing loss in 2016, Michael Mroz’s “stupid tribute band” got the phone call of a lifetime. Mroz – who plays the role of Angus Young in the long-running, Dallas-based tribute band, Back in Black – joins us to share what it was like meeting Angus Young while his singer auditioned for AC/DC. He also tells us what it takes to sustain a highly successful tribute band, how Back in Black’s history translated into the documentary, “My

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