Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Nick Tieder is the GM of Frontiers Music and he joins the show this week. Nick has a great story in the music industry starting with Roadrunner Records and now with Frontiers Music. Nick is a fan first and an industry vet last. Nick and I discuss the Stryper vs Walmart debacle, working with the Dokken reunion and he tells us about the new bands they are championing. I begin this episode with an announcement from the Rock N Pod Expo and my thoughts on Vinnie Vincent backing out. Music on this episode from Stryper, Lords of Black and Animal Drive ROCK N POD TICKET LINK CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through joins the show this week. Brandan and I discuss Bleeding Through's return from hiatus. Brandan talks about why they returned, why they left in the first place and whatever happened to his podcast. Brandan peels back the music and touring business. Brandan also tells us his sports loves and talking with Drew Brees. Graham Hartmann, the senior writer of Loudwire, joins the show to discuss bands continuing on with just one original member. Graham also talks about Loudwire's Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction series. Robb Rivera hits us with a Snapcase classic for his pick of the week. ROCK N POD TICKET LINK CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Woody Weatherman of the mighty Corrosion of Conformity joins the show this week. Woody talks about the latest COC album "No Cross, No Crown". We also discuss touring with Black Label Society and some historic tours with Metallica and Megadeth. Woody tells us about the relationship between James Hetfield and Corrosion of Conformity. Woody also remembers a pre-White Zombie Sean Yseult. We end on a breakdown of a track off "No Cross, No Crown". Eddy Torres of the Rock n Roll Beer Guy Podcast also guests on this episode. Eddy and I peal back the layers of podcasting and so much more. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives us his favorite Down song for his weekly Pick From The Kit ROCK N POD TICKET LINK CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dez Fafara returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast. Dez calls in to talk about the upcoming Devildriver release "Outlaws Till The End". We discuss our mutual love of country music and the origins of this country covers album. Dez goes into detail about working with John Carter Cash and John's stories about his dad. Chris Czynszak of the Decibel Geek Podcast calls in to talk about the upcoming Rock N Pod Expo. Robb Rivera hits us with a great Prong tune for his Pick From The Kit CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sevendust legend John Connolly returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast. John and I discuss their new album "All I See Is War". We talk for over an hour about all things Sevendust, his previous band and how is Projected album was taken in by the fans. I do cheat and ask a series of fan submitted questions, but they do get great responses. All in all this is a great chat and John is definitely a talker. Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives his weekly Pick From The Kit Music on this episode from Heartsick and Sevendust CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I recently sat down with Max Cavalera before their show in Louisville, KY. Max and I discuss the new Soulfly album and the return to the tribal roots of the band. We discuss his growing up in Brazil and how he and his friends found new music. Max and I talk about his love for the Killer Be Killed project and more. Also on this episode is co-host Lorin Kozlowski of the Roach Koach podcast. Lorin and I review the Soulfly show, talk Rock n Pod 2 and discuss the Inkcarceration Fest lineup. Robb Rivera of nonpoint hits us with a Sepultura classic for his weekly Pick From The Kit CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian "Head" Welch joins the ranks of the Talk Toomey Podcast. Head and I talk about his upcoming documentary "Loud Krazy Love", being a rock star dad and some Korn memories. Head talks about playing with Mike Bordin from Faith No More. We talk about his coming back to Korn and what Korn means to him today. Head evens gets a few questions in on me. Robb Rivera gives us one of his favorite Iron Maiden tracks for his weekly Pick From The Kit Music on this episode from Korn, Iron Maiden and REdEFIND. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heidi Shepherd guests this week on the podcast. Heidi and I discuss the ups and downs of being a lady in the music business. Heidi talks about the journey from cover band to one of the most rising bands in metal. We talk about Wendy O Williams and the famed nipple tape. We also discuss our love of Garth Brooks. Heidi and I also talk about the latest album "Lilith" and the jam of all jams "POMONA"!! Robb Rivera of Nonpoint gives his weekly "Pick From The Kit" CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Yseult of White Zombie joins the show this week. Sean and I discuss her history in music and how she met up with the White Zombie guys. We discuss their rise through the ranks and working with the great Michael Alago. Sean talks about her post WZ bands Famous Monsters and Star and Dagger. We also talk about White Zombie's relationship with Pantera. So much goodness on this episode. Robb Rivera of nonpoint gives his weekly Pick From The Kit. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wendy Dio returns to talk about the upcoming Ride For Ronnie. Wendy and I discuss the ride, the performers and the cause. We also discuss Ronnie's relationship with Tenacious D. Wendy also weighs in on the hypothetical match up between herself and Sharon Osbourne. From the press release: It’s nearly time once again for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund’s annual Ride for Ronnie, which is in it’s fourth year now! This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The ride from Harley-Davidson of Glendale, CA to Los Encinos Park in Encino, CA will raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention, and research for a cure. The afternoon concert in the park will be hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, and feature live music from the various artists listed below. Last year’s Ride raised over $40,000 for the Dio Cancer Fund! Ride For Ronnie Tickets CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.