Greg Chaisson

Greg ChaissonBassist Greg Chaisson gained international attention as a member of Badlands -- featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee, singer Ray Gillen and drummer Eric Singer (and, later, Jeff Martin) -- but he’s also an accomplished singer/songwriter/producer whose latest project, Atomic Kings, recalls the best hard rock bands of the ‘70s – and adds its own, modern twist. He joins us to discuss Atomic Kings’ debut album, his time in Badlands, Surgical Steel, Steeler, Legs Diamond and Ratt (for a minute) as well as his lifelong addiction to cowboy boots! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Greg ChaissonBassist Greg Chaisson gained international attention as a member of Badlands -- featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee, singer Ray Gillen and drummer Eric Singer (and, later, Jeff Martin) -- but he’s also an accomplished singer/songwriter/producer whose latest project, Atomic Kings, recalls the best hard rock bands of the ‘70s – and adds its own, modern twist. He joins us to discuss Atomic Kings’ debut album, his time in Badlands, Surgical Steel, Steeler, Legs Diamond and Ratt (for a minute) as well as his lifelong addiction to cowboy boots! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

John Gallagher

John GallagherWith the release of their 15th studio album, “All Hell’s Breaking Loose,” New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends Raven are back to bang some heads. Bassist/vocalist John Gallagher returns to the Talk Louder Podcast to discuss the new album, the pitfalls of major labels, his preference for a headset microphone and an early tour with opening act, Anthrax. Bonus: He also reveals his favorite Blue Oyster Cult album! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

John GallagherWith the release of their 15th studio album, “All Hell’s Breaking Loose,” New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends Raven are back to bang some heads. Bassist/vocalist John Gallagher returns to the Talk Louder Podcast to discuss the new album, the pitfalls of major labels, his preference for a headset microphone and an early tour with opening act, Anthrax. Bonus: He also reveals his favorite Blue Oyster Cult album! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Brian Tatler

Brian TatlerAs guitarist and founding member of Diamond Head, Brian Tatler was at the forefront of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. As such, he and his music had a massive influence on thrash-metal upstarts, Metallica and Megadeth. He joins us to discuss Diamond Head’s legacy, the importance of punk rock, opening for AC/DC on the last two shows of Bon Scott’s life and his current gig with Saxon. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Brian TatlerAs guitarist and founding member of Diamond Head, Brian Tatler was at the forefront of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. As such, he and his music had a massive influence on thrash-metal upstarts, Metallica and Megadeth. He joins us to discuss Diamond Head’s legacy, the importance of punk rock, opening for AC/DC on the last two shows of Bon Scott’s life and his current gig with Saxon. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

“Pictures: ALIVE”What happens when two diehard KISS nerds combine their love of ’80s rock’n’roll, photography and graphic design? You get an eye-popping, full-color, 300-page book titled “Pictures: ALIVE.” Bursting with 400 high-quality, original concert photos, ticket stubs, concert ads and the camera-smuggling stories that go with them, “Pictures: ALIVE” finds photographer Steve Roney and art director Scott Davis walking us through big-city nights on Memory Lane where the hottest bands in the land – from AC/DC, Def Leppard and Motley Crue to Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen – ruled our speakers, arenas and bedroom walls. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

“Pictures: ALIVE”What happens when two diehard KISS nerds combine their love of ’80s rock’n’roll, photography and graphic design? You get an eye-popping, full-color, 300-page book titled “Pictures: ALIVE.” Bursting with 400 high-quality, original concert photos, ticket stubs, concert ads and the camera-smuggling stories that go with them, “Pictures: ALIVE” finds photographer Steve Roney and art director Scott Davis walking us through big-city nights on Memory Lane where the hottest bands in the land – from AC/DC, Def Leppard and Motley Crue to Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen – ruled our speakers, arenas and bedroom walls. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

“Pictures: ALIVE”

Mark Tornillo

Mark TornilloHe took a swing at the seemingly impossible pitch of replacing Udo Dirkschneider in Accept – and knocked it out of the park! Vocalist Mark Tornillo joins us to discuss his early days in TT Quick, his 14 years in Accept, the 2022 illness that temporarily brought our own Jason McMaster onboard as his replacement and the time Iron Maiden suddenly asked him to be their singer at an impromptu club gig. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Mark TornilloHe took a swing at the seemingly impossible pitch of replacing Udo Dirkschneider in Accept – and knocked it out of the park! Vocalist Mark Tornillo joins us to discuss his early days in TT Quick, his 14 years in Accept, the 2022 illness that temporarily brought our own Jason McMaster onboard as his replacement and the time Iron Maiden suddenly asked him to be their singer at an impromptu club gig. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Neal Smith

Neal SmithHe scared the bejesus out of polite society while shock rocking with Alice Cooper on a string of classic albums and songs, including “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Under My Wheels” and many more. Today, at 75, Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame drummer and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Neal Smith finds his musical muse in the dusty lore of the Wild West. He joins us to discuss his latest album, “Killsmith Goes West,” that time he secretly carried three guns and a snake onto a plane and how Alice shot him in the foot during a drunken rabbit hunt (that cane on the back of “Love it to Death” is not a prop!). Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Neal SmithHe scared the bejesus out of polite society while shock rocking with Alice Cooper on a string of classic albums and songs, including “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Under My Wheels” and many more. Today, at 75, Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame drummer and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Neal Smith finds his musical muse in the dusty lore of the Wild West. He joins us to discuss his latest album, “Killsmith Goes West,” that time he secretly carried three guns and a snake onto a plane and how Alice shot him in the foot during a drunken rabbit hunt (that cane on the back of “Love it to Death” is not a prop!). Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jack Gibson

Jack Gibson of ExodusHe’s the gut-punch in Exodus’ thrash-metal assault who also has a deep appreciation for Nashville’s killer country pickers. Bassist Jack Gibson joins us to discuss Exodus’ latest thrashterpiece, “Persona Non Grata,” wild times with Paul Baloff and meeting one of his heroes, Glen Campbell. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Jack Gibson of ExodusHe’s the gut-punch in Exodus’ thrash-metal assault who also has a deep appreciation for Nashville’s killer country pickers. Bassist Jack Gibson joins us to discuss Exodus’ latest thrashterpiece, “Persona Non Grata,” wild times with Paul Baloff and meeting one of his heroes, Glen Campbell. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jack Gibson of Exodus

Francis RuizBefore joining Buckcherry, drummer Francis Ruiz worked for some if his heroes as the drum tech for Thin Lizzy, Scorpions, Slayer, Anthrax and Motorhead. He was also a member of Great White, Samantha 7 (featuring C.C. DeVille) and for one magical night, Motorhead! We caught up with him during a break from the Buckcherry/Skid Row tour to discuss Buckcherry’s new album, “Vol. 10,” his admiration for Zakk Wylde’s work ethic and how he managed to play gigs with his leg in a cast after being hit by a car. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Francis RuizBefore joining Buckcherry, drummer Francis Ruiz worked for some if his heroes as the drum tech for Thin Lizzy, Scorpions, Slayer, Anthrax and Motorhead. He was also a member of Great White, Samantha 7 (featuring C.C. DeVille) and for one magical night, Motorhead! We caught up with him during a break from the Buckcherry/Skid Row tour to discuss Buckcherry’s new album, “Vol. 10,” his admiration for Zakk Wylde’s work ethic and how he managed to play gigs with his leg in a cast after being hit by a car. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Francis Ruiz

Derek Davis

Derek DavisHe knew he was destined to be a rocker after seeing an early version of Y&amp;T perform at his high school (during lunch period, no less!). He soon became their roadie and went on to form his own band, Babylon A.D. Vocalist Derek Davis brings us up to date on Babylon A.D.’s latest album, “Live Lightning,” an in-the-works new album, his forays into southern rock and soul, and why Babylon A.D. had a “no dudes allowed” tour bus policy during their early ’90s heyday.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Derek DavisHe knew he was destined to be a rocker after seeing an early version of Y&amp;T perform at his high school (during lunch period, no less!). He soon became their roadie and went on to form his own band, Babylon A.D. Vocalist Derek Davis brings us up to date on Babylon A.D.’s latest album, “Live Lightning,” an in-the-works new album, his forays into southern rock and soul, and why Babylon A.D. had a “no dudes allowed” tour bus policy during their early ’90s heyday.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nigel GlocklerReturning to the Talk Louder Podcast for a third time, drummer Nigel Glockler discusses his latest all-star project, The Flood, featuring bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick, keyboardist Didge Digital and vocalist Chris Ousey. He also updates us on Saxon, recalls Cozy Powell’s unwieldy drumkit and reveals an early obsession with KISS. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nigel GlocklerReturning to the Talk Louder Podcast for a third time, drummer Nigel Glockler discusses his latest all-star project, The Flood, featuring bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick, keyboardist Didge Digital and vocalist Chris Ousey. He also updates us on Saxon, recalls Cozy Powell’s unwieldy drumkit and reveals an early obsession with KISS. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nigel Glockler

A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan's perspective, to the music business professionals' point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten

Jeff Wagner

Jeff WagnerAuthor Jeff Wagner was an editor at Metal Maniacs magazine from 1997-2001 before turning his attention to music-related books beginning with 2010’s “Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal” (featuring cover art by Voivod drummer, Away). In 2014, Wagner published “Soul on Fire: The Life and Music of Peter Steele” followed by 2022’s “Destination Onward: The Story of Fates Warning.” We find ourselves in rare company as Jeff shares his meticulous knowledge of obscure bands, his writing process, things he learned about Peter Steele and Jim Matheos, and news of his latest, in-the-works book (we won’t give it Away here so you’ll have to watch and listen).Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Jeff WagnerAuthor Jeff Wagner was an editor at Metal Maniacs magazine from 1997-2001 before turning his attention to music-related books beginning with 2010’s “Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal” (featuring cover art by Voivod drummer, Away). In 2014, Wagner published “Soul on Fire: The Life and Music of Peter Steele” followed by 2022’s “Destination Onward: The Story of Fates Warning.” We find ourselves in rare company as Jeff shares his meticulous knowledge of obscure bands, his writing process, things he learned about Peter Steele and Jim Matheos, and news of his latest, in-the-works book (we won’t give it Away here so you’ll have to watch and listen).Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Richie Faulkner

Richie FaulknerHe stepped into legendary shoes and spent the past 12 years carving his own identity as co-lead guitarist in Judas Priest. More recently, he formed the heavy metal supergroup, Elegant Weapons, and is set to release the band’s debut album, “Horns for a Halo” on May 26. Richie Faulkner joins us to discuss Elegant Weapons, his performance at the Rock Hall induction alongside K.K Downing, his connection to George Lynch and the best piece of advice Rob Halford ever gave him (live photos by David Castillo)Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Richie FaulknerHe stepped into legendary shoes and spent the past 12 years carving his own identity as co-lead guitarist in Judas Priest. More recently, he formed the heavy metal supergroup, Elegant Weapons, and is set to release the band’s debut album, “Horns for a Halo” on May 26. Richie Faulkner joins us to discuss Elegant Weapons, his performance at the Rock Hall induction alongside K.K Downing, his connection to George Lynch and the best piece of advice Rob Halford ever gave him (live photos by David Castillo)Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Mike Levine

Mike LevineOn May 29, 1983, Triumph – along with Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Motley Crue and Quiet Riot -- played in front of 300,000 heavy metal fans as part of the massive US Festival in San Bernardino, California. On the 40th anniversary of this monumental concert, Triumph bassist Mike Levine joins us to relive that memorable day and discuss the brand-new, limited-edition, double-live Triumph “Live at the US Festival” album. We also tell you how to join a live chat with Triumph on May 25 (9pm EST/6pm PST) and share a little-known fact about Alanis Morissette.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Mike LevineOn May 29, 1983, Triumph – along with Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Motley Crue and Quiet Riot -- played in front of 300,000 heavy metal fans as part of the massive US Festival in San Bernardino, California. On the 40th anniversary of this monumental concert, Triumph bassist Mike Levine joins us to relive that memorable day and discuss the brand-new, limited-edition, double-live Triumph “Live at the US Festival” album. We also tell you how to join a live chat with Triumph on May 25 (9pm EST/6pm PST) and share a little-known fact about Alanis Morissette.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Klassik ’78Klassik ’78 sounds so much like vintage KISS even Paul Stanley raised a starry eyebrow. Joe McGinness (aka “Paul Stanley”) joins us to discuss the down-to-the-details album, “Phantoms;” how Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante got involved; and why growing up in the grunge era made him feel 100,000 years apart from his peers.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Klassik ’78Klassik ’78 sounds so much like vintage KISS even Paul Stanley raised a starry eyebrow. Joe McGinness (aka “Paul Stanley”) joins us to discuss the down-to-the-details album, “Phantoms;” how Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante got involved; and why growing up in the grunge era made him feel 100,000 years apart from his peers.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Klassik ’78

Back in BlackWhen AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was sidelined due to hearing loss in 2016, Michael Mroz’s “stupid tribute band” got the phone call of a lifetime. Mroz – who plays the role of Angus Young in the long-running, Dallas-based tribute band, Back in Black – joins us to share what it was like meeting Angus Young while his singer auditioned for AC/DC. He also tells us what it takes to sustain a highly successful tribute band, how Back in Black’s history translated into the documentary, “My Stupid Tribute Band,” and which AC/DC songs are his favorites to play on stage. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Back in BlackWhen AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was sidelined due to hearing loss in 2016, Michael Mroz’s “stupid tribute band” got the phone call of a lifetime. Mroz – who plays the role of Angus Young in the long-running, Dallas-based tribute band, Back in Black – joins us to share what it was like meeting Angus Young while his singer auditioned for AC/DC. He also tells us what it takes to sustain a highly successful tribute band, how Back in Black’s history translated into the documentary, “My Stupid Tribute Band,” and which AC/DC songs are his favorites to play on stage. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Back in Black

DJ WillHis passion for music was born in the artwork of his mother’s record collection and eventually drove him to jobs at Metal Blade Records, Capitol Records, KNAC.com, That Metal Show, Total Rock and points in between. William Howell, better-known as DJ Will, joins us to share insightful stories about his career-building involvement with the Goo Goo Dolls and Butthole Surfers, missed opportunities with Pantera and Watchtower, and two bands (new and old) he highly recommends. Interesting dude! You won’t wanna miss. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

DJ WillHis passion for music was born in the artwork of his mother’s record collection and eventually drove him to jobs at Metal Blade Records, Capitol Records, <a href="http://KNAC.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KNAC.com</a>, That Metal Show, Total Rock and points in between. William Howell, better-known as DJ Will, joins us to share insightful stories about his career-building involvement with the Goo Goo Dolls and Butthole Surfers, missed opportunities with Pantera and Watchtower, and two bands (new and old) he highly recommends. Interesting dude! You won’t wanna miss. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

DJ Will

Billy WhiteAs a member of Watchtower (along with our own Jason McMaster), guitarist Billy White helped pave the way for progressive, thrash-metal music. After making his mark on the now-classic 1985 “Energetic Disassembly” album, he left Watchtower and resurfaced as a member of Don Dokken’s solo supergroup in time to record and release the 1990 album, “Up From the Ashes.” He later formed the blues-influenced Billy White Trio before ultimately devoting his life to more spiritual pursuits. He joins us to discuss Watchtower’s kitchen-sink approach, how Warren DeMartini played a role in his Dokken gig and how silence can be the most beautiful sound of all.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Billy WhiteAs a member of Watchtower (along with our own Jason McMaster), guitarist Billy White helped pave the way for progressive, thrash-metal music. After making his mark on the now-classic 1985 “Energetic Disassembly” album, he left Watchtower and resurfaced as a member of Don Dokken’s solo supergroup in time to record and release the 1990 album, “Up From the Ashes.” He later formed the blues-influenced Billy White Trio before ultimately devoting his life to more spiritual pursuits. He joins us to discuss Watchtower’s kitchen-sink approach, how Warren DeMartini played a role in his Dokken gig and how silence can be the most beautiful sound of all.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Billy White

Tracii GunsOn a hot streak since rebooting in 2017, L.A. Guns is set to release its latest album, “Black Diamonds” on April 14. Guitarist Tracii Guns joins us to discuss his prolific partnership with vocalist Phil Lewis, how Slash turned him onto Randy Rhoads, his appearance in Michael Jackson’s iconic “Beat It” video and memories of Axl Rose singing WASP songs from the shower. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Tracii GunsOn a hot streak since rebooting in 2017, L.A. Guns is set to release its latest album, “Black Diamonds” on April 14. Guitarist Tracii Guns joins us to discuss his prolific partnership with vocalist Phil Lewis, how Slash turned him onto Randy Rhoads, his appearance in Michael Jackson’s iconic “Beat It” video and memories of Axl Rose singing WASP songs from the shower. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Tracii Guns

Mike Tramp

Mike TrampHe shot to fame in the late-1980s as the voice (and impossibly good-looking face) of White Lion’s hit songs, “Wait,” “Tell Me,” “Little Fighter” and “When the Children Cry.” Today, he’s reimagined and rerecorded the band’s best-known songs for an upcoming (April 14) new album titled “Songs of White Lion.” He joins us to revisit the classic songs, discuss his love of Thin Lizzy, and recall past tours with AC/DC and Aerosmith (including that time he and Steven Tyler invaded a water park). And, yes, we ask him THAT question.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten 

Mike TrampHe shot to fame in the late-1980s as the voice (and impossibly good-looking face) of White Lion’s hit songs, “Wait,” “Tell Me,” “Little Fighter” and “When the Children Cry.” Today, he’s reimagined and rerecorded the band’s best-known songs for an upcoming (April 14) new album titled “Songs of White Lion.” He joins us to revisit the classic songs, discuss his love of Thin Lizzy, and recall past tours with AC/DC and Aerosmith (including that time he and Steven Tyler invaded a water park). And, yes, we ask him THAT question.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Sami YaffaHe called it the “worst-sounding album” of Hanoi Rocks’ career, but after four decades, bassist Sami Yaffa and his legendary band have proudly righted the wrongs. He joins us to discuss the remixing and rerelease of 1982’s “Oriental Beat,” his solo album and autobiography, plus his time in Jetboy and whether or not any Hanoi gigs could be up around the bend. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Sami YaffaHe called it the “worst-sounding album” of Hanoi Rocks’ career, but after four decades, bassist Sami Yaffa and his legendary band have proudly righted the wrongs. He joins us to discuss the remixing and rerelease of 1982’s “Oriental Beat,” his solo album and autobiography, plus his time in Jetboy and whether or not any Hanoi gigs could be up around the bend. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Sami Yaffa

A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan's perspective, to the music business professionals' point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten

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