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Mark checks in. 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 year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 year. I recently caught up with bassist Jaron Gulino, known for his work with Lynch Mob and Heavens Edge, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his musical roots to what’s next in the world of hard rock. In this interview, Jaron talks about how he connected with legendary guitarist George Lynch, what it’s like being part of Lynch Mob today, and the new music the band is currently working on. He also shares insight into the band’s ever-changing setlist and what fans can expect in the future. We also dive into his work with Philadelphia rockers Heavens Edge, including new music on the horizon and their upcoming appearance at the New York City Glam Metal Festival. Beyond the bands, Jaron gives his perspective on the current state of hard rock and hair metal—especially how younger fans are discovering and embracing the genre. Plus, we get into the gear he uses, his playing style, and plenty more along the way. #LynchMob #HeavensEdge #GeorgeLynch #HairMetal #HardRock #JaronGulino #RockInterview #GlamMetal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Josh Todd of Buckcherry to talk about what’s next for the band and reflect on their journey. We dive into their upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 in Columbia, Maryland, along with the new music Buckcherry is currently working on. Josh also shares insight into how the band has successfully toured alongside artists from a wide range of styles. The conversation also touches on producer Marti Frederiksen, the 25th anniversary of the Time Bomb album, and stories involving Jetboy’s Billy Rowe. We get into Josh’s roots growing up as a punk rocker, his thoughts on the current state of music, and even discuss Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins — plus a whole lot more. If you’re a Buckcherry fan or just love rock and roll conversations that go beyond the surface, this is one you don’t want to miss. 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 year. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Gluttony by Buckcherry, https://t.lickd.co/l/GJ6v8ZnpRZa License a79662e4cb2e47a0a064445dbf75010b (GJ6v8ZnpRZa) Song Gluttony by Buckcherry ISRC USDSM1220305 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room and their upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 in Columbia, Maryland. 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 year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 dives into Steve’s new Bon Jovi tribute band, Always Jovi, and the upcoming tour dates for the group. This interview was recorded on March 16, 2026. Always Jovi 2026 Tour Dates: ⚡️ Sat 4/18 – BMI Event Center Versailles, OH ⚡️ Sat 5/9 – Dr. Pepper Park Amphitheater Roanoke, VA ⚡️ Fri 5/22 – Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY ⚡️ Fri 6/5 – Devon Amphitheater Decatur, IL ⚡️ Sat 6/6 – Sorg Opera House Middletown, OH ⚡️ Sat 6/27 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, NH For tickets and VIP packages: www.Alwaysjovitribute.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-ac65-27175b8aa130 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 year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, Jeremy’s metal upbringing, the influence ofMetallica, and much more. Support Talking Metal by joining the Patreon team:  patreon.com/talkingmetal Mark is also now offering Talking Metal T-shirts. To purchase, email: [email protected] DEAD SKY PUBLISHING JEREMY WAGNER - OFFICIAL WEBSITE BROKEN HOPE - OFFICIAL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 accident, and the personal strength it takes to keep moving forward. Will opens up about how he came into the fold with Evanescence, and shares stories from his time in Dark New Day alongside brothers Clint Lowery and Corey Lowery. We also talk about his history with Stuck Mojo, touring with Vince Neil, jamming with Korn, and his connection to Troy McLawhorn. Will shares powerful insight into performing with Zakk Wylde during Zakk’s first show sober, his time in Black Label Society, plus stories involving Slaughter, Sully Erna, and Tommy Lee. We discuss his current status with Godsmack, and wrap things up with an update on the upcoming and newly developing music from Evanescence that he’s working on right now. Will Hunt’s résumé is absolutely insane — and in this interview, we only scratch the surface. If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, this one’s for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 behind the iconic GN’R music videos he wrote Ozzy Osbourne and Back to the Beginning Axl Rose meeting Ozzy Wes Arkeen Attending Back to the Beginning Reconnecting with Slash And much more 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl interviews Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton in this in-depth conversation recorded in January 2026. Michael talks about everything from his love of the Seattle Seahawks to the musical direction of new Queensrÿche music, currently being recorded with producer Zeuss and guitarist Mike Stone. The interview also covers plans for more Whip solo music, the 40th anniversary of Rage for Order, memories of touring with Ozzy Osbourne, and the band’s performance at this year’s M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland — plus much more. A must-watch for Queensrÿche fans and hard rock/metal fans alike. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, https://t.lickd.co/l/pQ9K5nGrDRb License 2c9762ea1f6046308d9f83f04f1ef5a1 (pQ9K5nGrDRb) Song Live Like There's No Tomorrow by Slaughter ISRC USAJE0500592 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, https://t.lickd.co/l/GdxY3JPzDzL License 543c7c89e6004e4ab29cb7683d55912b (GdxY3JPzDzL) Song Perfect Soul by Spiritbox ISRC QMRSZ2402022 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 03 January 2026 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, https://t.lickd.co/l/q9b31Lp1m8W License d4da1dc105924ec2b1b1d4ea04f8d36f (q9b31Lp1m8W) Song The Wicker Man (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GB5KW1701404 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Childhood's End (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/2A7ZD1LpBKj 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co License 5339181f9475430aa9d765c5e09684e1 (2A7ZD1LpBKj) Song Childhood's End (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GBCHB1800075 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video Prowler (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/bzlPbJLoYy1 License 3d4c56960d6148d1b44cecb13f0cf268 (bzlPbJLoYy1) Song Prowler (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden ISRC GBCHB1800002 Channel Mark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw) Paid $19.2 based on 0-50K views per video on 23 December 2025 Calculated Average Video Views 0-50K views per video See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Scott Weiland, Scott Stapp, Russell Allen, and more. The conversation also covers Adrenaline Mob, working with A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister), and John’s memories surrounding A.J.’s passing. We dive into his memories of playing with guitarist Mike Orlando, the band Art of Anarchy, experiences at Ozzfest, Queensrÿche, and John’s work on the upcoming Geoff Tate album, Operation: Mindcrime III. John also talks about Disturbed’s time in the studio over the past couple of years—and much more. If you enjoy this interview, please consider supporting Talking Metal on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal Interested in a Talking Metal T-shirt? Email me directly. Be sure to like and subscribe to this YouTube channel or podcast, and share it with your friends. Thanks for your support—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.