Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Dive into the world of Dance Gavin Dance with an exclusive interview on Nu Pod from Louder Than Life! Join Matt and Will as they share insights about their single, 'The Ghost of Billy Royalton,' a heartfelt tribute to their late bass player. Get the inside scoop on their Sacramento roots, connections with hometown heroes like Deftones, and memorable collaborations with Chino Moreno. Brace yourself for a rock showdown as they weigh in on the ultimate nu-metal bracket challenge! Who will emerge victorious – Deftones or Slipknot? Find out and don't miss the raw energy of Dance Gavin Dance on their current tour! Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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 ​​ #nupod #numetal #knotfest #dgd #louderthanlife #dancegavindance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Hook and Wes Horton of Flat Black sat down with Joshua Toomey at Louder Than Life. Join them as they dive deep into the journey of these musical vets who've ventured beyond the familiar territories of established bands to create something truly their own. Jason reflects on the transition from Five Finger Death Punch, sharing the challenges and excitement of starting anew. The fearless pursuit of passion and the commitment to handpick a team of "Lethal Mother Fuckers," including the incredible Wes Horton, fuels the fire of Flat Black. Discover the raw authenticity behind the scenes, as Jason and Wes discuss the importance of positive energy within the band and the contrast to the sometimes harsh reality of the metal scene. The chemistry between them is palpable, creating a vibrant atmosphere that transcends into their music. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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 ​​ #nupod #numetal #knotfest #flatblack #louderthanlife #jasonhook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Nu Pod for an electrifying ride as Max and Justin from Tallah take the stage in this explosive interview at Louder than Life 2023. Dive deep into the chaos as they discuss their unique take on the new wave of nu-metal, blending influences from the classics with a modern twist! Get the inside scoop on their latest single that dropped in early October. Find out how they handpicked the track from a collection of three intense songs. The nu-metal bracket challenge heats up as the band faces off favorites like Korn, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, Slipknot, and more! Who will be crowned the ultimate nu-metal champion? The answers might surprise you! Curious about the future? Tallah talks about the journey towards their next full-length album. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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 ​​ #nupod #numetal #knotfest  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Nu Pod, Joshua and Ro discuss some upcoming changes to the podcast in the new year. Toomey talks about the recent Nonpoint and Vended shows he attended and Ro tells us all about a charity jam he witnessed featuring members of Biohazard, Ministry and more. Ro also talks about seeing the final 3 Kiss shows and there is some avatar talk. The guys introduce a "Should Have Been Bigger" segment and end the chat with a Nu or Nah? Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #numetal #knotfest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clay and Jeromy of Foxbat sat down with Toomey at Louder Than Life to talk all things Nu Metal. The guys give their histories with the genre. They take the NU Metal Bracket Challenge. Clay and Jeremy discuss the possibilities of Deftones winning a NU Metal contest. Clay talks about the band going independent and the strategy of bands releasing singles. The guys end the chat with some thoughts on "Swarm Weather".Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #foxbat#knotfest  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Matts & Arnaud Verrier of ten56. sat down with Toomey at Louder Than Life for Nu Pod. The guys talk about ten56. hitting the states for the first time, playing festivals right out of the gate and the fans supporting the band. Aaron and Arnaud take the Nu Metal Bracket Challenge and talk their history with Nu Metal. They finish the interview speaking on Downer and releasing EPs. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #ten56 #knotfest  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johannes Eckerström of Avatar sat down with Joshua Toomey and Nu Pod at Louder Than Life. Johannes takes the Nu Metal Bracket Challenge. He talks about getting into Nu Metal a little later in his life and the wrestling connection with his taste. Johannes speaks on System Of A Down being a huge influence on Avatar. The guys talk about the fan reception to Dance Devil Dance and the writing process for new music. Corey Taylor was at the festival but no plans to perform live with the band. Johannes finishes with his favorite truck stop snacks. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #avatar #knotfest  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Spreitzer of DevilDriver joins Ro and Toomey this week to discuss his new band, Verona on Venus. Mike dives into the origins of the project and having time during the pandemic to write and record the debut album. Mike talks about deciding to sing on the tracks and having Austin D'Amond play drums. Steve Evitts recorded those drums. Mike also tells the stories of surfing during lockdown and the cops having issues with all the surfers. Mike gives his Top 5 Nu Metal Albums and talks about his industrial influences. The guys discuss DevilDriver playing Coal Chamber songs and Mike tells them his favorite CC songs. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalkRo Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #devildriver #knotfest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luis and David of Jesus Piece sat down with Toomey at Louder Than Life to discuss their latest record, ...So Unknown. The guys talk about touring with Hatebreed and what Hatebreed means to the hardcore community. Luis and David speak on writing the album and wanting to hitting you in the face right out of the gate. David has thoughts on if Deftones are Nu Metal and Luis talks about going to see System of a Down in 2005. Listen to Nu Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Nu Pod on Instagram @nupod1999 Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk Ro Kohli on Facebook/Twitter @warmachinemerch Subscribe to KNOTFEST YouTube for exclusive performances & in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' 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​​ #nupod #jesuspiece #knotfest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Briton and Cody of Wage War sat down with Joshua at Louder Than Life and spoke on their nu metal upbringing. The guys discuss their favorite bands and how it all influenced what they are doing today. Briton and Cody take the Nu Metal Bracket Challenge and there are some surprise picks. Disturbed over Deftones? Primer 55 makes the list? Joshua then asks the guys about Wage War's upcoming 10 year anniversary show. Briton and Cody look back at the last ten years of the band and tell some stories about the early days of touring and then look to the future of Wage War.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.