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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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01:02:30

Rudy Sarzo

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2023/02/01

Rudy SarzoFrom his groundbreaking tenure with Quiet Riot through his arena-conquering stints with Ozzy and Whitesnake, bassist Rudy Sarzo has spent a lifetime bringing metal to the masses. We caught up with the iconic rocker to discuss Quiet Riot’s legacy, the heartfelt new song, “I Can’t Hold On,” his theory about the Randy Rhoads plane crash and why licking his bass was the least of his worries.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:13:37

Katon W. De Pena

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2023/01/25

Katon W. De PenaHirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. Today, at age 59, he’s as metal as ever and joins us to discuss Hirax, his former band Phantasm (featuring original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney), his connection to Celtic Frost frontman Tom G. Warrior, and the times a young Hirax fan named Mike Patton used to show up early to meet the band (and later returned the favor).Created and Produced by Jared

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02:16:59

Joey Vera

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2023/01/18

Joey VeraBest known as the bass player for Armored Saint, Joey Vera has also played with Mercyful Fate, Lizzy Borden, Fates Warning, Anthrax, Arch/Matheos and Motor Sister, among others. We cover as much as we can of his storied career, including how a car crash with Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee helped finance an early Armored Saint demo, why he turned down interest from Metallica and how Thin Lizzy and Queen blew his young mind.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:43:33

Joel Grind

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2023/01/11

Joel GrindHe’s the mastermind behind thrash-metal band Toxic Holocaust and an accomplished studio technician whose credits include Power Trip’s acclaimed “Nightmare Logic” album. Joel Grind joins us to discuss his early fascination with recording, his DIY work ethic and how he got famed Megadeth artist Ed Repka to create Toxic Holocaust’s “Hell on Earth” album cover.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:50:24

Ed Aborn

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2023/01/04

Ed AbornBy the end of the 1980s, drummer Ed Aborn and his Siren band mates hung up their dreams of heavy metal stardom and settled into adult life. Thirty-five years later, a quietly amassing overseas fan base spurred an invitation to reform Siren and play a huge reunion gig at Germany’s world-renowned Keep it True festival. Captured on film in the documentary, “I’m Too Old for This Sh*t,” (produced by Chris Jericho and directed by Nathan Mowery), the tale is retold by Ed on the Talk Louder Podcast

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01:18:24

Year in Review

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2022/12/28

Year in ReviewAs 2022 comes to a close, we look back on memorable albums, concerts andTalk Louder Podcast guests.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:08:45

The Black Halos

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2022/12/21

The Black HalosBack with all the snot and fury that made 2001’s “The Violent Years” an underground, glam-punk classic, the Black Halos hurl their latest sonic Molotov, “How the Darkness Doubled.” Guitarist Rich Jones and singer Billy Hopeless join us to discuss the new album, how guest vocalist Michael Monroe made a mic stand out of a suitcase (we have photographic proof!) and that time Nazareth singer Dan McCafferty (RIP) endorsed Hopeless as his replacement.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:34:12

Philip Shouse

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2022/12/14

Philip ShouseBefore joining German metal legends, Accept, guitarist Philip Shouse rock-n-rolled all night with Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley in their respective solo bands. Join us as he discusses working with our own Jason McMaster in Accept, helping choose the setlist for Gene Simmons and that time he was asked to autograph a Dangerous Toys album.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:22:47

Riki Rachtman

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2022/12/07

Riki Rachtman As the host of MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” and co-owner of Hollywood’snotorious Cathouse nightclub,RikiRachtman witnessed 100 lifetimesof rock-n-roll debauchery. On the eve of his “One Foot in the Gutter” tour,Riki joins us to preview the unapologetic and uncensored tell-all tales heexperienced firsthand behind the scenes of rock’s most excessive era.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:17:32

Jason McMaster with Armored Saint

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2022/12/02

Special Edition Jason McMaster with Armored SaintJust weeks after returning from a string of dates fronting Accept, vocalist and Talk Louder Podcast co-host Jason McMaster was once again called into service – this time by Armored Saint. In this exclusive edition of the Talk Louder Podcast, Jason shares the hectic pace that took him from Texas to the East Coast where he filled in for his ailing vocal hero John Bush on a run of Armored Saint dates opening for WASP. Created and Produced by Jared

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01:40:07

Shandon Sahm

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2022/11/30

Shandon SahmHis father is Texas music royalty and his brother is a member of Tejano supergroup, Texas Tornadoes. Drummer Shandon Sahm joins us to share his own musical journey as a solo artist, a member of Pariah, the Meat Puppets and Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes’ band. He also revisits a childhood memory of following Ace Frehley to the stage during KISS’ “Dynasty” tour.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:19:55

David Ellefson

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2022/11/23

David EllefsonAs a founding member of Megadeth, bassist David Ellefson helped pioneer the thrash-metal genre. He joins us to discuss his new projects Kings of Thrash, Dieth, The Lucid and Ellefson-Soto, as well as his line of Jackson basses and how Dokken (yes, Dokken!) influenced his signature bass tone.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:18:28

John Bush

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2022/11/16

John BushAs one of the best (and criminally underrated) heavy metal vocalists to ever clutch a mic, John Bush has delivered the goods with Armored Saint and Anthrax. He joins us to discuss touring with WASP, his invitation to join Metallica and how he ended up in a Huey Lewis video.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:41:21

Kirk Windstein

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2022/11/09

Kirk WindsteinAs the guitarist for Crowbar and Down, Kirk Windstein is a heavyweight architect of the sludge-metal sound. He joins us to discuss how Phil Anselmo steered him toward the less-is-more approach to “the money riff;” why the Pantera reunion is so important; and why he wouldn’t be opposed to collaborating with Billie Eilish. Oh, he also confesses his respect for Winger.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:33:16

Jim Florentine

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2022/11/02

Jim FlorentineHe spent seven years co-hosting “That Metal Show” on VH-1 Classic and has a successful discography of comedy albums, movie cameos, radio work and more. Jim Florentine joins us to explain how he made a career out of prank calls, farting on Eddie Trunk and dodging flying beers while opening for Slayer.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:26:34

Jason McMaster with Accept

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2022/10/28

Special EditionJason McMaster with AcceptVocalist and Talk Louder Podcast co-host Jason McMaster has been a diehard fan of heavy metal legends, Accept, since their debut album in 1979. In 2022, he got an out-of-the-blue, last-minute phone call to join the band on tour when their singer was suddenly sidelined due to illness. In a blur, he hopped a plane, devoured lyrics, barely slept and was soon onstage raging through a set of metal classics for four consecutive gigs. In this exclusive edition of

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02:00:48

Angry Anderson

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2022/10/26

Angry AndersonWhen it comes to rock’n’roll outlaws, Angry Anderson can’t be beaten. The legendary Rose Tattoo singer joins us from his home in Australia to discuss his history, drinking with ZZ Top and befriending his disciples in Guns N’ Roses. He also reveals a softer side, shares lots of laughs and listens with pride as Jason reads Broken Teeth lyrics that mention him by name. We are not worthy!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:13:43

Blake Ibanez

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2022/10/19

Blake IbanezRejoining us for a second time, former Power Trip guitarist Blake Ibanez discusses his latest crossover thrash-metal band, Fugitive, and its blistering, five-song EP, “Maniac.” We also ask about his return to the stage, why Bathory’s “Raise the Dead” is the perfect cover tune and whether or not Power Trip will make a comeback.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:49:22

Jeff Scott Soto

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2022/10/12

Jeff Scott SotoIn 1985, Jeff Scott Soto was a 19-year-old newcomer making a name for himself as the singer of Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force. Since then, he’s been widely hailed as one of rock’s best vocalists as evidenced by stints in Journey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the supergroup Sons of Apollo, among others. On the eve of his latest album (Oct. 7), “Vacation in the Underworld,” under the banner Ellefson-Soto, he joins us for a conversation as wide-ranging as his career -- and, of course,

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Thundermother

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2022/10/05

ThundermotherCurrently on tour with the Scorpions, Swedish rock queens, Thundermother, are introducing themselves to America while promoting their latest album, “Black and Gold.” We pulled vocalist Guernica Mancini away from a “senior citizens pool party” to discuss the thrill of touring with her heroes, why Sebastian Bach is a major influence and how “the Kreator vibe” made its way into a Thundermother video.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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