

Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey
Joshua Toomey
In the world of music podcasting, there are basically two categories - podcasts by fans, and podcasts by famed musicians that have reached the pinnacle of success. Somewhere in the middle of that is the Talk Toomey podcast. Hosted by Joshua Toomey, who previously was a member of national recording artists Primer 55, Talk Toomey avoids the pitfalls of fandom and the backslapping glad handing that comes from successful bands shamelessly talking to each other. Instead, you get focused, powerful and real looks into “the inner circle” of being a hard rock/heavy metal band, complete with questions most are too afraid to ask because their experience doesn’t meet or exceed the level needed to ask and relate. Talk Toomey has been regularly hailed as a top show since the onset, being highlighted on sites like Blabbermouth, Brave Words, etc. Talk Toomey is released for music fans free every Thursday!
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Mar 27, 2023 • 23min
Daniel Winter-Bates (Bury Tomorrow)
Daniel Winter-Bates of Bury Tomorrow joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss their latest record, The Seventh Son. Dani speaks on the writing and recording process with Dan Weller. He then talks about the newest members of the band and what they added to the band. The guys dive into writing riffs and the pain of bringing a riff to the band and getting rejection. Dani goes into his vocal inspirations and also talk some nu metal and how that is influencing new music. Dani talks about not touring the states in 13 years and the mystique around the band in America. They end the chat with some Music For Nations talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 10min
Life of Agony Concert Review, Mudvayne on Tour, Bret Michaels Inspiration
Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Chris' arm and the story of the Finnish Metal Doctor! Toomey then dives into the recent Life Of Agony 30th Anniversary Show for River Runs Red. Joshua talks about the setlist, crowd reactions and the band crushing the stage. The guys talk some OzzFest memories. Mudvayne is going on tour, Misfits and Megadeth to play together in Florida and Bret Michaels is releasing an inspirational book. Joshua and Chris then discuss Drowning Pool going back to an old singer and a little Saliva talk. The documentary on PornHub is discussed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 2023 • 33min
Johannes Eckerström (Avatar)
Johannes Eckerström of Avatar returns to Talk Toomey this week to discuss Avatar's latest release, Dance Devil Dance. Johannes starts the talk with his recent trip to the dog park and talks about dressing up his chihuahua in metal clothes. The guys dive into the new album and Johannes speaks about starting their own label. He also addresses the "this is our horniest album" quote. The videos for the album are dissected and some great satanic panic discussion. The guys end with balloon animals talk, Orbit Culture and if the makeup changes him onstage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
Lars Ulrich and Lulu, Robb Flynn blasts Rolling Stone, New Kittie Music
Toomey and Akin start the show with some Metallica talk and dive into the story of Cliff Burton joining the band. The guys talk some Suicide Silence and Toomey's interview recap. Louder Than Life lineup is out they go over the festival and who they would like to see. Lars Ulrich says Lulu has aged well, Robb Flynn has some thoughts on the 100 Greatest Metal Songs list and Vio-lence played a show with zero original members. Ripper says he would fill in for Phil Anselmo if needed, Morgan Lander says it's time for new Kittie music and Tony Campos says it's up to the fans if they want new Static-X music. The guys gives some tv and music recommendations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 2023 • 27min
Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence)
Mark Heylmun of Suicide Silence joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss their latest album, Remember... You Must Die. Mark and Joshua dive into the Suicide Silence writing process, where all the riffs originate and the Alter of Self video. The guys talk about the uplifting album title and how heavy the record needed to be. Mark talks about playing the first Pantera show back and the feelings around the bands on the topic. Joshua and Mark finish with talk about album cover artist, David Van Gough, and the cover art of Remember...We Must Die. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 7min
Burton C Bell Interview Reactions, Morgan Lander on Pantera Celebration, Chris Rock Special Reivew
Toomey and Akin start the show recapping their respective interviews from the week. Akin spoke about Mikkey Dee of Motorhead interview and having to record with him at 6am. Toomey then talks about his interview with Burton C Bell and the takeaway from all the metal sites running with his comments on the new Fear Factory news. Morgan Lander of Kittie has given her two cents on the Pantera celebration. Dave Lombardo will be releasing a solo album. Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down is also releasing a solo album and the guys talk about the upcoming DevilDriver single. Jeff Scott Soto weighs in on his bandmate Dave Ellefson. The guys discuss the latest Chris Rock special and gives some music recommendations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
Burton C Bell
Burton C Bell returns to that Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his upcoming photography exhibition, Paradise Found. Burton and Joshua talk about his history with photography and his love for taking and developing photos since elementary school. Paradise Found revolves around abandoned industrial buildings and the guys discuss how these buildings are remnants of another time. Burton speaks on the Dye Sublimation process on aluminum and how it is the perfect platform for these prints. He then talks about meeting Vincent Castigilia and getting the exhibition together for his gallery. Burton talks about his current musical projects and drops how he is doing vocals on a Rammstein tribute record and tells a story of hanging with Rammstein in a shared dressing room. Burton does answer a few Fear Factory questions. Burton finishes with more details on his exhibition. More Info on the exhibit:The series features twenty original, full-color photographs of abandoned industrial buildings taken in darkness and fog from 2002-2003. BELL's images are printed on aluminum using the Dye Sublimation process - an approach BELL calls "celluloid impressionism." The photographs are representational of BELL’s industrial and science fiction aesthetic.The Vincent Castiglia Gallery, which opened in 2022 to showcase Castiglia’s tattoo designs and selection of limited-edition painting prints, will be premiering BURTON C. BELL’s work on March 11th. The exhibit will run through May 23rd.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.

Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 9min
James Hetfield To Star In A Dark Western, Milo Silvestro Early Reviews, Kiss Announce Final Shows
Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Akin's nerve damage. Toomey recaps the Chad Ruhlig interview. The guys discuss the first Fear Factory shows with Milo Silvestro, the new Xero costume and Tim Henson of Polyphia's Boomer Bends comments. Kiss has announced their final shows, Marty Friedman jumped up with Megadeth in Tokyo and Robert Trujillo has been in Metallica for 20 years! James Hetfield to star in an upcoming film, Metallica has released more new music and Steve Vai hates clickbait. John 5 gives you a tour of a plane you will never ride on and Rob Halford may have overstepped with Dolly Parton. The guys also discuss if they should drop the Seattle Sea Dragons!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2023 • 25min
Chad Ruhlig (For The Fallen Dreams)
Chad Ruhlig of For The Fallen Dreams joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss FTFD's Self Titled upcoming album. Chad and Joshua talk about the writing process through the pandemic and working with outside writers for the first time in the band's career. The guys talk about their current tour with Gideon and getting back on the road after 3 years. Chad speaks on For The Fallen Dreams molding a set list of old and new songs to make the fans happy. Toomey and Ruhlig then dive more into his vocal approach on the new album and expanding into singing and a little flow here and there. Chad tells us about the importance of recording vocals on this album with Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz of Bad Wolves. Great chat with Chad. Check it out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 8min
Fear Factory Announces New Singer, Max Doesn't Need A Sepultura Reunion and Taylor Lewan is Cut
Toomey and Akin start the show with an update on Akin's nerve issues. Toomey then talks about the latest website that is pulling from the podcast and how they are truly clickbait with the headlines. The guys then discuss a trend that is happening with bands not doing press and if that's the future. Akin and Toomey dive into the new Fear Factory vocalist, the talk of 300 auditions and Burton C. Bell's photographic exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale. Killswitch Engage's Adam D and Howard Jones are demoing a new project. Max Cavalera speaks on if needs a Sepultura reunion. Joshua and Chris then debate how big a true Sepultura reunion would be. The guys also discuss Max's comments on the Pantera celebration. Akin brings up the new Story Of The Year single and Toomey gives his two cetns. Toomey talks Taylor Lewan getting cut from the Tennessee Titans and Taylor's recent interview with Jeffree Star. The guys also tackled their Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


