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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl is joined by some of the Patreon supporters to discuss the album 1986 album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? by Megadeth.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Jazz Sabbath, Jethro Tull, HeadSpace, Rick's son) and Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge).

    Topics in the interview with Adam include his killer new album called A Handful of Memories, working outside of music, home restoration, carpentry, Jazz Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 album Scream, Gus G, Kevin Churko, his recent bout of COVID-19, Damain Wilson, Rick Wakeman, Cat Stevens and much more.

    The second interview is with Mark Stein who is the keyboardist and vocalist of Vanilla Fudge.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with his long time friend "Metal" Mike Chlasciak. Topics include his upcoming show on Nov 27 at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, drummer Ron Lipnicki, Rob Halford, Mike Davis, Marc Lopes, Sebastian Bach, Judas Priest, the Resurrection album by Halford, his Metal Heroes camp, and much more.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Rev Jones. Topics include Jack Frost, Leslie West, Michael Schenker , James Kottak, Athena Lee, George Lynch, George Thorogood, Rowan Robertson, Rev's new album In the Key of Z and much more.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with Billy Joel's drummer Chuck Burgi. Chuck has played with Hall & Oats, Bon Jovi, Tokyo Motor Fist, Steve Brown, Rainbow, Blue Öyster Cult, Bob Kulick and many more.

    Part 1 of Mark talking with Chuck can be found here on Apple Podcasts.

    The video and musical tribute to Bob Kulick, The World I Used to Know can be found here on Bruce Kulick's YT page. It features Peppy Castro (Lead Vocals and guitar), Doug Katsaros (Keyboards and vocals), Chuck Burgi: (Drums) and Bruce Kulick (Lead Guitar). Mixed by Tony Bongiovi and the staff at The Power Station studios in Pompano FL. The video was edited by Doug Katsaros.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Phil Lewis of L.A.Guns talks with Mark Strigl about the new album Checkered Past, tour dates, the band's setlist, playing in NYC in 2019, his former job at Fx as an audio engineer, the Man in the Moon album, Don Arden, Ozzy Osbourne, the band Girl and more.

    A new studio album by L.A. Guns, "Checkered Past" is coming on November 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music srl! Get your first taste of the album with the release of the single 'Knock Me Down'. Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/ZH8RSCh8Z-U or on your preferred streaming service.

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  • On this episode, we have two new interviews. Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O./formerly of Accept and Johanna Sadonis of Lucifer. Topics with Udo include the new Game Over album by U.D.O., the socially conscious theme he has been covering in his songs, how the floods in Germany affected his son Sven and his family, the recent gigs he has played and much more. The interview with Johanna starts 29 mins into the episode. Topics include the music video for the song Crucifix (I Burn For You), the new Lucifer album, 2 Minutes to Late Night, the Kiss Kruise, Philip Shouse, and much more.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Doug Pinnick. Topics include the new dUg Pinnick solo album Joy Bomb which can be heard on Apple Music. George Lynch, KXM, Ray Luzier, Grinder Blues, the new and forthcoming King's X album, Billy Cox, Jimi Hendrix and more.

    This episode also includes a conversation on Ride the Lightning by Metallica. Big thanks to Anthony Mackey, Ed Ferguson, and Johan Ederström for joining me.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with guitarist Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge. Topics include Mick Mars, Tim Bogart, his book Psychedelic Solo, Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, the Ed Sullivan Show, upcoming tour dates and much more.

    Check out the song "Stop In the Name Of Love" by Vanilla Fudge on Spotify, Apple Music and here: https://www.vanillafudge.com

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  • Mark Strigl talks about Paul Di'Anno, the former singer of Iron Maiden and other stuff.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary rock manager Doc McGhee. Topics include the new scripted Netflix Kiss movie, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, touring during COVID, the Kiss A&E Biography documentary, Bon Jovi, his history, The Moscow Music Peace Festival, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the final Kiss show, and more Kiss concerts in the second half of 2022.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky speak with guitarist, vocalist, songwriter Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and the Ozzy Osbourne band. Interview topics include the new BLS album Doom Crew Inc., songwriting, Dario Lorina, BLS tour dates during the times of COVID-19, the No More Tears album, writing songs for the album with Lemmy and Ozzy, Randy Castillo, his thoughts on including songs from the Ordinary Man album in the 2022 Ozzy setlist, the song Till the End, Bumbefoot, New Jersey and much more.

    This interview with Zakk was recorded at 5:15pm EST SEPTEMBER 14, 2021.

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    Black Label Society have announced their 11th studio album, Doom Crew Inc., out November 26 via Entertainment One (eOne). The album will be available digitally on CD and vinyl plus a deluxe edition that includes vinyl, CD longbox, cassette and more, pre-order now. Today, the band released their first single, “Set You Free” – check out the absurdly ridiculous video for the first single, here.

     The 12-track album is both a tribute to the band’s “first to bleed, last to leave'' road crew and a salute to the legion whose support, stretching back to 1998, rivals that of the KISS Army. The stomping, heavy, bluesy, recklessly unhinged hard-rock-metal quartet are part invading horde, and part traveling carnival – summoning caffeine-fueled cacophony on records and the stage.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl and his supporters talk about the album Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden.

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  • On this episode, Mark Strigl speaks with Tommy Krash formerly of Britny Fox, He is currently working with Tim Ripper Owens in the Leviathan Project. He also has a new project called Infinity Rain which can be heard of Apple Music.

    The second interview is with Tom Wallace of the project Guild of Others which also features Derek Sherinian, Steve Potts, Tony Fraklin, Craig Goldy, and others.

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    Guild Of Other Bio: "Guild of Others accomplish the near impossible, and that is making progressive metal that is accessible," proclaims venerated rock author/critic Martin Popoff. High praise from someone steeped in musical knowledge and history. He continued, "This sounds like thinking man's stadium rock. In a plethora of old and new school styles, these hooky compositions keep the proceedings earthy and built for the stage." He went on to place Guild of Others' debut among some of the rock world's most legendary and successful acts. "It's songs very much like this that resulted in early notoriety for Rush and even Styx for that matter. There's no reason why Guild of Others can't serve large pockets of fans... who believe in those same ideals toward both heaviness and craftsmanship." Wow! Quite an endorsement.

    Begun by Tom Wallace (drums) and Steve Potts (guitar), Guild of Others is a collection of musicians from various bands and backgrounds. As songs between the two began taking shape, questions of whom else to bring into the fold arose. Considering the style of music the two were creating, the keyboardist most desired was easy. Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, Dream Theater, BCC, etc...) was top of the list. Upon hearing the demos, Derek's response was perfect. He described the music as, "Aggressive and adventurous. Without being too proggy." He liked it and would add his talents. 

    Among the material were two songs Steve and Tom both felt needed fretless bass. For that, they reached out to well-known bassist, Tony Franklin. (The Firm, Blue Murder, etc...) Steve and Tom were floored by Tony's playing. His style and tone offered everything needed to complete the bottom end. His counter melodies and bass fills were superb. The guys requested he record the six remaining songs and he obliged.

    For vocals, local singer Mark Hammond was tapped for six of the songs. Michael Sadler (Saga) and Henrik Bath (Dark Water) lend their talents for the remaining two. The three vocalists offer three unique sounds and styles. All of which work perfectly for the material. 

    In addition to the musicians already mentioned, guitar shredder Craig Goldy (Dio, Resurrection Kings) offers a blistering solo on "Veil of Insanity". As an added treat, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Michael Bruce (Alice Cooper) and wife Lynette contribute the doting parents' voice-over for "Memento".

    The "Others" part of Guild of Others suggests future recordings will always involve other musicians. Tom and Steve are the driving force behind Guild of Others. They will remain. While always appreciating those who have participated in this debut effort and welcoming their return, there is already material for a second album. with hopes of bringing in new names and making new friends. 

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to guitarist Jack Frost. This chat starts 32 mins into the podcast. Topics include Brothers In Arms, Andrew Freeman, Keith St. John, Paul Shortino, Seven Witches, Aldo Nova, Joey Vera and much more. Pre-order the Brothers In Arms album here.

    Also in this episode, Emily and Mark talk about COVID-19, Frank Hannon of Tesla, Sven Dirkschneider, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and much more.

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  • On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with legendary guitarist George Lynch who is known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob. Topics include his new instrumental album Seamless (out 8/20/21), Tom Morello, guitar gear, Eddie Van Halen, the Starwood club, The Whisky a Go-Go, his new band, Michael Devin, touring during Covid-19, the Delta variant, masks, vaccination proof, and more.

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    Also during this episode, Mark talks about Black Sabbath and his recent Twitter polls.

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