Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Mike Sarkisyan of Spineshank joins Toomey and Ro to discuss all aspects of The Height of Callousness. The guys start the show with a trip down memory lane of how each other met one another and Spineshank being on Roadrunner Records. Mike talks about the album cover artwork, the actors and models in the photos and Fear Factory comparisons. Ro discusses a video treatment that he had and Mike shares his own video treatments. Was this album "cyber kids mainlining Jack Daniels"? Mike talks the writing process, the story of stolen gear that forced them off the road to start the album process and Atari Teenage Riot influences. He discusses what he was listening to at the time, why they went with GGGarth Richardson and playing tons of Goldeneye. Funny tour stories from OzzFest, wrestling Wedge and people thinking Santos' name was Spineshank. The guys go track for track on the album and Mike tells stories for every song. They finish the episode talking about Mike's Dore Vodka.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Toomey and Ro take a deep dive into the Deftones discography. The guys give their histories with the band and the impact Deftones had on their early days in Nu Metal. All studio albums are discussed and ranked. All Deftones!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Audley of Incendiary joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, Change The Way You Think About Pain. The guys dive into Brian's influences and talk about the glory days of Victory Records. They walk down the Hatebreed VFW Hall memories and the charm of seeing hardcore shows in small venues. The guys discuss the fact that everyone in Incendiary have careers outside the band and how they tour and release albums as a passion. Audley speaks on working with Will Putney and how they initially met Putney. Brian and Joshua look at the upcoming show that Incendiary has on the books. Talk Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artist's discography and more. Website: http://www.knotfest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KNOTFEST Twitter: https://twitter.com/KNOTFEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knotfest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Ramey, a member of Dropout Kings, joins to discuss their latest album, Riot Music, and the ongoing tour with Ill Nino. He shares insights on the creative process during the COVID-19 shutdown and how delays ended up benefiting the band. The conversation touches on the resurgence of Nu Metal, Ramey's collaboration with Joe Cotela of DED, and his favorite gas station snacks while on tour. Additionally, the hosts reminisce about their experiences at the Sick New World festival, highlighting the electrifying performances and nostalgic connections between fans and the music.

Johnny Kelly joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss his latest project, Eye Am. The band consists of Kirk Windstein, Todd Strange, Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly. The Eye Am single will be released June 2nd through Corpse Paint Records. Toomey and Johnny talk about if he is still the drummer of Danzig and Johnny gives his thoughts on The Misfits reunion. He dives into getting the call to play with Black Label Society and having to learn the set quickly. Johnny also runs down how he joined Quiet Riot and goes down memory lane with Type O Negative. Type O tours with Life of Agony, Nine Inch Nails and Motley Crue are discussed. Johnny looks fondly on touring with Pantera. The guys end with some drum talk and more on Eye Am!!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toomey and Ro start the show with some talk about Ro recently seeing Bloodywood in concert. He talks about the significance of seeing a band from India doing well and representing their shared heritage. Toomey gives a review of the Riki Racthman story telling show that he attended. The guys speak on the Sick New World set times being released. The episode then throws to Robb Rivera and Toomey doing an audio autopsy on Nonpoint's debut, "Statement". The guys dive into Nonpoint meeting Jason Beiler, Nonpoint getting signed and each track is discussed. Robb tells some great stories about the recording and touring of the record. This is a must listen for all Nonpoint fans! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Willie of Currents joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the latest album, The Death We Speak. Brian talks about having the album completed for over a year and speaks on getting excited again for the record. Brian and Joshua talk about the latest tours the band has been a part of and thoughts on playing new songs before they are released. Brian talks Linkin Park and All That Remains being early influences. He also talks about his moments as a kid being a part of a Tae Kwon Do performance team and that being some of his early times in front of an audience. The writing process is broken down and talk of the next Currents album is brought up. Ryan's health and future with the band is discussed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nu Pod: In this debut episode of Nu Pod, Joshua Toomey and Ro Kohli explore their introductions to Nu Metal and talk about this new podcast venture. Toomey and Ro discuss finding Korn and watching the nu metal explosion. The guys take a deep dive into the Sick New World lineup and it is a good measuring stick to see where Toomey and Ro stand on these classic bands.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dez Fafara joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss all things Dealing With Demons Vol. II. Dez talks about his bout with covid and the record being prophetic with topics of time and mortality. Dez speaks on being grateful to being doing interviews, listening to music and being around family. The chat takes a turn when Dez's tiki mug collection is examined (Dez was pacing around his room during the interview). Dez then takes us on a tour of his vocal recording studio. The Cradle of Filth tour was a success and Dez gives a little of his history with the band. Coal Chamber is going on tour with Mudvayne this summer and Dez tells the story of how the tour came together. Dez talks Pantera and Black Sabbath being huge for his career. The guys talk about getting up early and doing yard work and lawnmowers. Nothing better than talking mulch and leaf blowers with metal dudes!!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DJ Kilmore of Incubus joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week. Kilmore and Toomey start the conversation with his ties to Primer 55 and playing on Introduction To Mayhem. The guys talk about the plethora of DJs in bands in the late 90s and 2000s. The changing technology of DJing is broken down.  Kilmore talks about how he joined Incubus and how having to almost missing Valentines Day to audition. He also dives into the evolving process of writing music with Incubus. The guys look back at tours with System of a Down, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and Primus. The current status of Incubus is discussed and where Kilmore wants to see the band. Make sure to see Incubus this summer with Badflower and Paris Jackson.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.