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Ozzy in Hall of Fame

For all its good intentions, Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

induction was not without its oversights. We discuss Ozzy’s celebrated

career, the induction ceremony and t…

Ronnie Simmons

He’s played guitar with Rose Tattoo, Faster Pussycat and Richie Ramone –

which automatically triples his cool factor (although he’s too modest

to say so himself). Ronnie Simmons joins u…

Sean Pierce

Standing 6’6” and swinging a flaming guitar, Sean Pierce was hard to

miss with New York glam punks, the Toilet Boys. He joins us to for a

hilarious retelling of the band’s countless misadv…

Billy Chainsaw

Returning with their latest album, “Horns and Hammers,” Texas metal warlords Ignitor are once again battle-ready. Bassist Billy Chainsaw joins us to discuss the album’s inspired chemist…

Paul Di’Anno Tribute

With the recent passing of former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno, Dave and Jason pay tribute to the man whose heavy metal contributions cannot be overstated. RIP, Paul.

Created an…

Marc Storace

In 1982, Krokus went Boom! on the strength of the must-have, hard rock

album, “One Vice at a Time.” Front and center was vocalist Marc Storace

whose powerfully gritty voice added feral me…

Nasty Ronnie

Back with their first new album in 20 years, Nasty Savage still slams

hard. Vocalist Nasty Ronnie gives us a tour of the “Jeopardy Room” and

explains how the latest lineup honors the past…

Blaze Bayley

He realized his dreams as the singer for Wolfsbane until a successful Iron Maiden audition launched him beyond his wildest. Now a long-time and highly-prolific artist in his own right, Bl…

Richie Stotts

As a founding member of shock-rock, punk-metal band, The Plasmatics,

guitarist Richie Stotts generated enough notoriety to last 10 lifetimes.

He joins us to discuss blowing up cars, smas…

Marty Friedman

From his early beginnings in Deuce, Hawaii and Cacophony to worldwide acclaim with Megadeth and a celebrated solo career, Marty Friedman has established himself as an undisputed, world-…

Mark Tornillo

Returning for a second time to the Talk Louder Podcast, Accept vocalist Mark Tornillo checks in from the road while touring with KK’s Priest on the aptly titled Full Metal Assault Tour. …

Neil Zlozower

He was the trusted, inner-circle photographer friend

who captured iconic shots of Van Halen, Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses and

countless others on their wild rides to fame. Legendary photog…

Ron Keel

It’s Ron Keel’s world and we’re just living in it. From Steeler, Keel and Black Sabbath to southern rock and country, Ron Keel captures the many sounds of his career on new album, “KEELWORLD.…

Michael Sweet

On the eve of releasing new album, “When We Were Kings,” Stryper frontman Michael Sweet joins us to discuss his vocal technique (thanks, Rob Halford!), the decadent days of Roxx Regime, …

Johnny Goudie

His alternative, pop-rock band, Goudie, was signed by Metallica drummer

Lars Ulrich who was impressed enough to release the album “Peep Show” in

2000. Besides his namesake band, Johnny G…

Bad Marriage

Bad Marriage guitarist Mike Fitz and newcomer Tommy Skeoch (ex-Tesla) join us discuss the band’s new chemistry, past history, an upcoming tour with Vandenberg, how a metal detector inspir…

Rick Ventura

Featured on Riot’s seminal hard rock/heavy metal albums, “Fire Down Under” and “Restless Breed,” guitarist Rick Ventura was poised for stardom on the strength of high-profile tours with R…

Logan Olivero

Central Texas may seem like an unlikely spawning ground for a symphonic black metal band, but long-running Vesperian Sorrow is turning the tide. Singer Logan Olivero joins us to discuss …

Mr. Lifto

Using pierced body parts to lift heavy objects is a huge “no thanks!” for most people -- but Mr. Lifto isn’t most people! He joins us to discuss (disgust?) touring with Lollapalooza as part …

Jeremy Asbrock

He plays guitar for Ace Frehley AND Gene Simmons in their respective solo bands -- obviously quite the rocket ride for any lifelong KISS fan. Jeremy Asbrock joins us to discuss his band…