Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

David Ellefson joins Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his last few months, The Lucid and the movie Dwellers. David talks about going out in public after the video leaked online and dipping his toes back into getting around people. His self proclaimed vacation gave him time to get his life in order and get things right. David also tells some great Nick Menza stories and talks about the upcoming documentary the Menza family is putting together. We talk about his time with Peavey and recording Cryptic Writings in Nashville. And a Talk Toomey episode wouldn't be complete without a Pantera story! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jay Jay French joins The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his new book, Twisted Business. Jay Jay and I talk about his early days before Twisted Sister, protesting injustice in the 1960s and his Kiss audition. We also talk about the bar scene in the 70s and how it will never be able to be reproduced now. Jay Jay also discusses the 10 year struggle before getting signed and if they ever thought of changing the name in those years. We get a little Sevendust talk in there and did you know there were Boy Scout Cookies???  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Skye and Matt from Sumo Cyco join the show to discuss the latest Suneater video. Skye also talks about editing the videos herself and what it takes to shoot the Sumo Cyco videos. Matt and Skye go over their favorite videos and talk the future of the band.Next up, Jonathan Donais of Anthrax joins the show. Jonathan is on to discuss how he joined Anthrax, his history with Shadows Fall and his latest project, Living Wreckage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Heafy of Trivium joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, In The Court of the Dragon. Matt and I also talk about Twitch, Knotfest Iowa, Machine Gun Kelly and changing with the times. Matt tells his love of Metallica's Black Album and talks about writing a children's book. We also go over the Metal Tour Of The Year with Megadeth and collaborating with Richard Marx.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Pray is a comedian and content creator that has been putting out great Metal infused videos for years. Recently he warned MGK not to mess with Slipknot fans and MGK did not listen! Josh joins the show to discuss his latest batch of videos, his journey through comedy and pockets on dresses.Friend of the show, Matt Naas of the Roach Koach Podcast joins the show to discuss Trick Tracts, Richie Faulkner almost dying on stage and Lars Ulrich's comments on Jason Newsted leaving Metallica. We also discuss Henry Rollins and the Spice Girls.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Legend Alert!! Page Hamilton of Helmet joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Page and I discuss touring and not touring through Covid. Missing Helmet during the breakup in the late 90s. His move to LA and seeing the movie locations around town. He brought up (not me) his influence on Pantera. Page talks about the origin of the Helmet sound. We also discuss their upcoming live album, CBGBs and The Judgement Night soundtrack.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool joined Throwback Throwdown with Toomey this week. CJ and I go way back and we reminisce about playing shows together and our memories of Dave Williams. Cj also talks about "Bodies" and still loving the song. CJ tells us about 9/11 and Clint from Sevendust waking them up to the tragedy. He also discusses Jason Moreno and his range, hanging with Pantera and rehearsing next to Phil's early band Razor White. Next up, Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist joins the show. Vicky and her horde of Twitch followers came in on a mission! Vicky and I discuss the latest album, shooting videos and toxic comment sections.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elijah Witt of Cane Hill joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Elijah and I talk about the success of Cane Hill being off a label and the creative freedom it has given the band. We talk about the writing process of the band and his love of longer songs. Elijah discusses the huge bass tone the band has a the importance of bass players. We also talk some New Orleans metal history, Nu Metal and Deloreans. I start the episode recapping my Knotfest Iowa trip. This is a good one.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sonny Sandoval joined Joshua Toomey and Throwback Throwdown to let us all in on the 20th Anniversary of "Satellite" tour that will begin in August and go through October 2021. Sonny and Joshua reflect on releasing the album on Sept. 11 2001 and the tragedy of that day. Sonny speaks of working with Howard Benson and how many bands wanted that "Satellite" sound after the album was released. Sonny discusses faith and how he was unaware of the underground Christian Music scene. Fernanda Lira of Crypta joins Throwback Throwdown with Toomey to discuss their debut release "Echoes of the Soul". Fernanda talks about taking the pandemic year to write and perfect the songs. Fernanda let's us in on her influences and her love of the Florida Death Metal scene. We also talk about being able to get the album on CD, LP and even cassette.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gary Holt of Exodus joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Gary is on to discuss the latest Exodus album, Persona Non Grata. He also discusses Tom Hunting's  health, the Bay Area scene and what he learned from touring with Slayer.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.