Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Madame Mayhem returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss her latest single "Cruel Heart". We talk about her touring with Mushroomhead and her getting to play those water drums! She also lets us in on working with Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin and producer Johnny K. Madame Mayhem and I also talk about her filming the latest video on the streets of New York City, touring with Sevendust and her playing the "Home" shows. We finish up with throwing some love over to Billy Grey of Fozzy and his amazing guitar work. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Tuomas is on to discuss the latest Wolfheart EP "Skull Soldiers". Tuomas and Toomey talk about playing shows during Covid, the Finnish policies in place and when Wolfheart will get back on the road. Tuomas also gives us a history lesson on the Skull Soldiers in the Winter War and talks about growing up with a cannon that was aimed at Russia on his family's land.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Matt Brandyberry joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the latest album from FATN "Panic". We also talk about parenting while on tour, our experiences working for cable companies and some football.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this edition of Talk Toomey, Joshua Toomey catches up with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio. Mike D called in to talk about KSE's vinyl reissue of AS DAYLIGHT DIES, touring and recording of that release, covering Dio's "Holy Diver", and the cancellation of the ATONEMENT tour just 3 days before the lockdowns started.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this episode of Talk Toomey, Joshua Toomey checks in with Of Mice And Men vocalist Aaron Pauley. Pauley checked in to talk about the band's latest release TIMELESS, recording music during the pandemic lockdown, recording EPs vs. full length releases, touring with Five Finger Death Punch and Slipknot, and simply singing vs. singing while playing bass.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this edition of Talk Toomey, Joshua Toomey sits down with Nervosa vocalist Diva Satanica. Satanica checked in to talk about the band's latest release PERPETUAL EVIL, meeting her bandmates for the first time and the process joining the band, recording at a house in the mountains, and how Bon Jovi was her gateway into heavy metal! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this episode of Drag The Waters, Joshua Toomey sits down to talk to famed producer Terry Date. We discuss each album and recording process, his involvement in the 20th anniversary remix of REINVENTING THE STEEL, how he and Dimebag recorded solos and got his tone, going to New Orleans to record Phil Anselmo's vocals on THE GREAT SOUTHERN TRENDKILL and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mike De Leon is the guest this week on Drag The Waters. Mike is the guitarist of Philip H Anselmo and The Illegals. Mike let's us in on how he joined the band, learning the Pantera tunes and what he attempts when learning a Dimebag solo. Mike starts the conversation with telling us about playing a live show during Covid with his band Flesh Hoarder. We also discuss touring abroad with Slayer and co.  Mike wants everyone know his love of the legacy of Pantera and how The Illegals try and honor that nightly. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Joseph Herman is the drummer for the great Pantera tribute band, The Fucking Pantera Cover Band. Joseph and I met a few years ago through mutual friend and I have gone to the band on multiple occasions. Joseph also plays for Vince Hornsby of Sevendust's side band "The CEO". We discuss learning EVERY Pantera song, his history seeing Pantera and Damageplan and playing shows during Covid. Joseph works for the Atlanta Hawks and was in the house for the Lebron James vs Courtside Karen feud a few nights ago. Overall great chat and I think you will enjoy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jose Mangin of SiriusXM Liquid Metal and Octane joins Drag The Waters this week. Jose is on to talk about the inheriting of Vinnie Paul's limo and the GOFUNDME that was started to restore it to it's former glory. Jose and I also talk about his recent interview with all the members of Metallica and the sweaty tee shirt fiasco. We also dive into us meeting on Fear Factory's bus in 1998 and some Memphis talk.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Riki Rachtman joins the Drag The Waters podcast to discuss his new metal video show called "The Ball". Riki talks about how this show came together and how he became involved with Gimme Metal. He also discusses filming the show and locations and the guests are announced. We dive into the times Pantera were on the Headbangers Ball and when he first saw the band live. Always a pleasure to speak to Riki.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jeremy Spencer joins Drag The Waters: THE Pantera Podcast this week. Jeremy is on to talk about the upcoming PsychoSexual single and the future of the band. We talk about the livestreams and what he thought of doing a show with no crowd. Jeremy also recalls the time his early band in Indiana was able to open for a little known Pantera in 1990. Jeremy talks about the grind of trying to get a band together and the ups and downs before Five Finger Death Punch was formed. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Heidi Shepherd joins the Drag The Waters Podcast this week. Heidi discusses hearing metal for the first time and feeling it throughout her body. We also talk about her first hearing Pantera, covering Fucking Hostile and touring with Phil Anselmo. She tells of the time Vinnie Paul came to see them before his death. We also talk about them touring with Danzig, what's next for Butcher Babies and more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

David Ellefson of Megadeth joins Drag The Waters. Dave is on to discuss the time Dimebag was offered the gig in Megadeth, how Vinnie Paul suggested they open with Hangar 18 and the origins of the Black Tooth. Dave also talks about his new book Rock Star Hitman and lets us know how the recent Ellefson live shows went. David is one of the best interviews out there and this one does not disappoint.Matt Byrne of Hatebreed also pops on to talk about the time Dimebag jumped up with them to play a song and how Vinnie Paul influenced his drumming. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Matt Byrne of Hatebreed joins the podcast this week. Matt is on to discuss the latest Hatebreed album "Weight of the False Self". Matt and I also talk about our lawn equipment, how being off tour has been and his history in Hatebreed.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Buck Dharma joins Toomey and Wadzilla to discuss the latest BOC record, touring with KISS and what took them so long to record a new record. This is the final episode of Diabolus In Podcastica. Thank you to everyone that checked out an episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Patrick King is Vinnie Paul's longtime HELLYEAH drum tech. Patrick has great stories about becoming Vinnie's tech, touring with the band throughout the years and partying with Vin. Patrick also grew up in Dallas where he saw the band in their pre-Cowboys formation and running into Dime at the clubs. Things do get a somber tone when Patrick recounts learning of Vinnie's passing and working with the crew for Vinnie's video memorial.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mark Eglinton is the co-writer of the Rex Brown book "Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera". Mark joins the show and sets the record straight on some of the comments made by Rex around the time of the release of the book. Mark discusses the writing process and traveling with Rex while Rex was a member of Down. We also talk about how the members of Down treated him while he was out with the band, his thoughts on Pantera and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Robb Rivera returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the upcoming Nonpoint LiveStream. On Oct 10th you can see them perform Statement in it's entirety. The live event is entitled "20 Years Of Making A Statement" and more info can be found at www.nonpoint.com. We talk about the making of Statement, the tours and everything surrounding the record. We also go over what he has been up to these last few months and the future of Nonpoint. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

This is a preview of the new podcast from Joshua Toomey. The show is all about Pantera!! Go Subscribe to Drag The Waters for future episodes.The debut episode of Drag The Waters brings us Terry Glaze. Terry was the original vocalist of Pantera and appeared on the first three independent releases, Terry is on to discuss the early days of the band, hanging with Metallica at Darrell's house and his post Pantera career.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)