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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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01:34:25

Frank Meyer

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2023/11/08

Frank MeyerFrank Meyer is a veteran punk-rock’n’roller whose credits include the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, Trading Aces and Spaghetti & Frank (a collab with Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers). He’s also an accomplished author and filmmaker whose newly released documentary,“Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History,” is receiving rave reviews for its insightful exploration of freestyling, rap music and hip-hop culture. He also lands cameo appearances by heavy hitters Ice-T, Chuck D, B-Real, Fat Joe, members of

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01:11:46

Jarvis Leatherby

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2023/11/01

Jarvis LeatherbyHe’s a founding member of traditional metal revivalists Night Demon and also plays in cult-status metal heroes, Cirith Ungol. Bassist Jarvis Leatherby joins us to discuss his music and wide-ranging business background, his Valen Halen connection, jamming with Uli Jon Roth and how 2 Live Crew and NWA got him hooked on music. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Wendy Dio

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2023/10/25

Wendy DioShe was married to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio and also managed his career through lean times and massive success. Wendy Dio joins us to discuss the recent release of the DVD and Blu-Ray Deluxe editions of the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Dio: Dreamers Never Die.” We also discuss the new CD and LP box set release of Dio’s final four studio albums (1996-2004); the wild antics of Jimmy Bain and why Ronnie initially hated “Rainbow in the Dark.”Created and Produced by

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01:42:03

Tony Higbee

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2023/10/18

Tony HigbeeHe plays guitar in Tom Keifer’s band, but considers life itself to be his greatest Cinderella story. Tony Higbee joins us to discuss his small-town upbringing, his fight against cancer and how his move to Nashville and jobs in music retail led to gigs with Keifer and Brother Cane. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Riverboat Gamblers

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2023/10/11

Riverboat GamblersKnown for their highwire live performances and frantically melodic punk rock, the Riverboat Gamblers have been wowing audiences for more than two decades. With the 20th anniversary reissue of their pivotal 2003 album, “Something to Crow About,” we ask vocalist Mike Wiebe and guitarist Fadi El-Assad to tell us what’s what. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Nikki Stringfield

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2023/10/04

Nikki StringfieldAs a teenager, Nikki Stringfield was an admitted “goth nerd” who later moved from her native Texas to Los Angeles where she quickly joined the internationally popular tribute band, the Iron Maidens. Today, she divides her time between the Maidens, Heaven Below and her solo career, which is now in full swing with the recent release of her debut, full-length album, “Apocrypha.” (Photo credits: Adam Hendershott and David Castillo) Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:17:30

Tracii Guns

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2023/09/27

Tracii GunsBack for a second appearance on the Talk Louder Podcast, guitar hero Tracii Guns discusses his latest side band Blackbird Angels; their new album “Solsorte;” his approach to writing for multiple projects; why Danzig would have been a fun collaborator; and why you don’t want to hear “we’re out of ice” when partying with the band. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:21:54

Gene Hoglan

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2023/09/20

Gene HoglanHe started as a roadie for Slayer before making an indelible mark as the drummer on Dark Angel’s pivotal 1986 thrash album, “Darkness Descends.” Today, he’s known as the “Atomic Clock” and rightly considered one of the greatest drummers in metal thanks to his mind-blowing work with Death, Testament, Dethklok and others. He joins us to discuss his history, future, first concert (Queen with Thin Lizzy!), the influence of Watchtower and that time he developed double-kick drum patterns while

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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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