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Talking Metal

One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon.

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00:23:46

TM 988 Guitarist Barry Goudreau

Talking Metal ·

2026/03/31

Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston) joins Mark Strigl for a deep dive into the 50th anniversary of Boston’s groundbreaking debut album.Barry shares stories from his time in the band, including working with Brad Delp and Tom Scholz, the early days of forming Boston, and why the group stepped away from making music for a period of time. He also talks about touring with Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, a wild night watching The Exorcist with Ozzy Osbourne, and what he’s up to now. Plus, don’t miss details on

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00:35:30

TM 987 Steve Brown - Producer, Musician known for...

Talking Metal ·

2026/03/24

Mark Strigl interviews Trixter guitarist/singer, producer, and songwriter Steve Brown for an in-depth conversation.Steve discusses Trixter’s upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland this May, along with his recent production work with Angel and Femme Fatale. He also shares stories about his longtime friendship with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, memories of Eddie Van Halen, and his thoughts on Bon Jovi and the legacy of the New Jersey rock sound. The interview also

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00:30:32

TM 986 Beau Brent from the NYC Glam Metal Fest 2026

Talking Metal ·

2026/03/17

Mark Strigl interviews Beau Brent from the band FerreTT. He is the organizer of the upcoming New York City Glam Metal Fest. June 27th in Brooklyn. Get tickets here: https://kydlabs.com/e/EV3ea58146-dc50-4bcc-ac65-27175b8aa130Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. See

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00:25:17

TM 985 Hard Rock Albums from 1991

Talking Metal ·

2026/03/03

Mark Strigl and Victor Ruiz take a trip back 35 years ago to talk about albums that came out that year.Find another episode of Mark and Victor talking about what a potential return of Ozzfest might be like on Patreon.com/talkingmetal Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st

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00:28:51

TM 984 - Jeremy Wagner

Talking Metal ·

2026/02/24

Talking Metal – Jeremy Wagner Interview On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl sits down with author and extreme death metal musician Jeremy Wagner. Jeremy discusses his new novel Wretch, diving into his writing process and how storytelling compares to crafting extreme metal. The conversation also touches on his connection with Guns N’ Roses insider Del James, and his work with Broken Hope and Earthburner. They also explore what it means to be an original death metal musician,

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00:26:39

TM 983 - Drummer Will Hunt of Evanescence &...

Talking Metal ·

2026/02/17

Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt.Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Legendary drummer Will Hunt joins me for an in-depth conversation.. The music before the interview is Evanescence and the closing song of the episode is Killington Pit We dive into his new band Killington Pit, the recent heartbreaking loss of his father in a motorcycle

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00:33:47

TM 982 Del James Interview

Talking Metal ·

2026/02/10

Mark Strigl sits down with longtime Guns N’ Roses insider, tour manager, writer, journalist, and lifelong rock fan Del James for a wide-ranging conversation.We dive deep into Del’s brand-new graphic novel Consensual Violence, available here: https://a.co/d/08ZqCKHx Along the way, Del shares stories and insights on: His love of professional wrestling His work with RIP Magazine Interviewing Alice Cooper His book Language of Fear Meeting and working with Guns N’ Roses The stories

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00:17:42

TM 981 Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche

Talking Metal ·

2026/02/02

Queensryche Interview - Michael Wilton

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00:17:04

TM 980 Category 7, VV and Slaughter

Talking Metal ·

2026/01/18

Mark Strigl talks about and plays music.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Slaughter song cleared by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Live Like There's No Tomorrow by Slaughter,

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00:25:48

TM 979 The Best Music of 2025 Metal Warrior,...

Talking Metal ·

2026/01/03

Mark Strigl and Vice or Ruiz talk about and listen to music from 2025.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. Spiritbox music cleared by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Perfect Soul by Spiritbox,

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00:19:49

TM 978 - 50 Years Of Iron Maiden - Music Based Episode

Talking Metal ·

2025/12/23

Mark Strigl wishes you a Merry Christmas and shares deep cuts from Iron Maiden.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! Songs cleared for podcasting by Lickd. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co The Wicker Man (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden,

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00:50:27

TM 977 John Moyer of Disturbed

Talking Metal ·

2025/12/16

Mark Strigl sits down with John Moyer of Disturbed for an in-depth conversation recorded in December 2025.In this interview, John reflects on Disturbed’s sold-out concert earlier this year at Madison Square Garden in New York City, his journey into the band, and his time with The Union Underground, including why the band never released a second album. John also shares the story behind his audition for Disturbed and discusses the incredible singers he’s performed with over the years, including

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00:07:58

TM 976

Talking Metal ·

2025/12/09

Mark Strigl talks. Record at night on 12.8.25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:00

Talking Metal 975

Talking Metal ·

2025/12/02

Short talk based episode.After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January 2025 for the twenty year anniversary — and we’re keeping the rock conversation going strong. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:50:14

TM 974 John Kelly of Type O Negative & Quiet Riot

Talking Metal ·

2025/11/25

If you join me on Patreon for $7 a month or more, I'll send you a Talking Metal shirt and give you extra content.A video of the full interview is now available on Mark Strigl’s official YouTube channel. Watch here: https://youtu.be/LjjGSeq2u8s?si=Up5_y4897c-DNYwT After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January — and we’re keeping the rock conversation going strong. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your

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00:47:56

TM 973 Josey Scott formerly of Saliva

Talking Metal ·

2025/11/11

Josey Scott Reflects on Wayne Swinny, Saliva’s Legacy, and New Music in Exclusive Interview with Mark StriglIn a brand-new exclusive interview, veteran rock journalist Mark Strigl sits down with Josey Scott, the original voice of Saliva and a four-time Grammy nominee. Scott opens up about his powerful return to music, collaborating with producer DJ Scattered Brains (Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings), and honoring the 25th anniversary of Saliva’s breakthrough album, Every Six Seconds. Throughout the

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00:42:30

TM 972 Dan Lorenzo Interview Music by Helloween,...

Talking Metal ·

2025/10/26

This episode of Talking Metal features a brand-new interview with longtime friend of Mark Strigl — Dan Lorenzo, the legendary underground musician from New Jersey. Dan shares stories from his days with Hades and Non-Fiction, and gives us the inside scoop on his latest project, Patriarchs In Black.After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January — and we’re keeping the rock conversation going strong. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram

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00:43:55

TM 971 John Bush of Armored Saint, formerly of...

Talking Metal ·

2025/10/08

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with John Bush of Category 7 and Armored Saint. John, of course, is also well-known for his years fronting Anthrax.Topics include: His time in AnthraxWorking with Dimebag Darrell of PanteraHis upcoming shows performing Anthrax materialThe new Armored Saint album and the band’s historyHis new group, Category 7His long-running connection to Metallica We also spin music from Liv Sin, Scorpions, and the Sean Baker Orchestra. Please

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00:06:08

TM 970

Talking Metal ·

2025/09/30

End of month episode, a short episode. Longer episode coming soon.You can now get more content from me on Patreon.com/talkingmetal - please consider supporting. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:35:41

TM 969 Music Returns, Billy Sheehan Interview, Maiden...

Talking Metal ·

2025/09/16

Talking Metal Episode 969This episode features music from Child’s Play, The Fell, and Iron Maiden. The Fell track was approved by their publicist, Chip.The Child’s Play song was cleared by John Allen of the band.The Iron Maiden song is licensed legally (see info below). FOR IRON MAIDEN SONG: 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. Sun and Steel (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://lickd.lnk.to/yBxA41ID!Mark+Strigl+ License ID:

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