Special Edition Jason McMaster with Armored SaintJust weeks after returning from a string of dates fronting Accept, vocalist and Talk Louder Podcast co-host Jason McMaster was once again called into service – this time by Armored Saint. In this exclusive edition of the Talk Louder Podcast, Jason shares the hectic pace that took him from Texas to the East Coast where he filled in for his ailing vocal hero John Bush on a run of Armored Saint dates opening for WASP. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Shandon SahmHis father is Texas music royalty and his brother is a member of Tejano supergroup, Texas Tornadoes. Drummer Shandon Sahm joins us to share his own musical journey as a solo artist, a member of Pariah, the Meat Puppets and Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes’ band. He also revisits a childhood memory of following Ace Frehley to the stage during KISS’ “Dynasty” tour.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

David EllefsonAs a founding member of Megadeth, bassist David Ellefson helped pioneer the thrash-metal genre. He joins us to discuss his new projects Kings of Thrash, Dieth, The Lucid and Ellefson-Soto, as well as his line of Jackson basses and how Dokken (yes, Dokken!) influenced his signature bass tone.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

John BushAs one of the best (and criminally underrated) heavy metal vocalists to ever clutch a mic, John Bush has delivered the goods with Armored Saint and Anthrax. He joins us to discuss touring with WASP, his invitation to join Metallica and how he ended up in a Huey Lewis video.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Kirk WindsteinAs the guitarist for Crowbar and Down, Kirk Windstein is a heavyweight architect of the sludge-metal sound. He joins us to discuss how Phil Anselmo steered him toward the less-is-more approach to “the money riff;” why the Pantera reunion is so important; and why he wouldn’t be opposed to collaborating with Billie Eilish. Oh, he also confesses his respect for Winger.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jim FlorentineHe spent seven years co-hosting “That Metal Show” on VH-1 Classic and has a successful discography of comedy albums, movie cameos, radio work and more. Jim Florentine joins us to explain how he made a career out of prank calls, farting on Eddie Trunk and dodging flying beers while opening for Slayer.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Special EditionJason McMaster with AcceptVocalist and Talk Louder Podcast co-host Jason McMaster has been a diehard fan of heavy metal legends, Accept, since their debut album in 1979. In 2022, he got an out-of-the-blue, last-minute phone call to join the band on tour when their singer was suddenly sidelined due to illness. In a blur, he hopped a plane, devoured lyrics, barely slept and was soon onstage raging through a set of metal classics for four consecutive gigs. In this exclusive edition of the Talk Louder Podcast, Jason shares his balls-to-the-wall story of a lifetime. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Angry AndersonWhen it comes to rock’n’roll outlaws, Angry Anderson can’t be beaten. The legendary Rose Tattoo singer joins us from his home in Australia to discuss his history, drinking with ZZ Top and befriending his disciples in Guns N’ Roses. He also reveals a softer side, shares lots of laughs and listens with pride as Jason reads Broken Teeth lyrics that mention him by name. We are not worthy!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Blake IbanezRejoining us for a second time, former Power Trip guitarist Blake Ibanez discusses his latest crossover thrash-metal band, Fugitive, and its blistering, five-song EP, “Maniac.” We also ask about his return to the stage, why Bathory’s “Raise the Dead” is the perfect cover tune and whether or not Power Trip will make a comeback.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jeff Scott SotoIn 1985, Jeff Scott Soto was a 19-year-old newcomer making a name for himself as the singer of Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force. Since then, he’s been widely hailed as one of rock’s best vocalists as evidenced by stints in Journey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the supergroup Sons of Apollo, among others. On the eve of his latest album (Oct. 7), “Vacation in the Underworld,” under the banner Ellefson-Soto, he joins us for a conversation as wide-ranging as his career -- and, of course, we ask about his Steel Dragon vocals in the “Rock Star” movie and that time he joined forces with a couple of Misfits. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

ThundermotherCurrently on tour with the Scorpions, Swedish rock queens, Thundermother, are introducing themselves to America while promoting their latest album, “Black and Gold.” We pulled vocalist Guernica Mancini away from a “senior citizens pool party” to discuss the thrill of touring with her heroes, why Sebastian Bach is a major influence and how “the Kreator vibe” made its way into a Thundermother video.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Billy Sheehan He’s the Eddie Van Halen of bass guitar and the teller of many great tales. Billy Sheehan joins us to discuss the new Talas album, “1985,” the secretive gig offer from David Lee Roth, Mr. Big’s unlikely smash hit, the latest on Winery Dogs and why a persistent work ethic saved him from a career in carpet installation.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Kurt Deimer & Phil XCurrently on tour opening for Tesla, vocalist Kurt Deimer and guitarist Phil X are working hard and rocking hard. They join us to discuss their latest EP, previous tours with Geoff Tate and Yngwie Malmsteen, horror movies andPhil’s other job as Bon Jovi’s guitarist. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Wednesday 13With new album, “Horrifier,” due Oct. 7, Wednesday 13 continues his legacy of horror-punk heavy metal. We drill into his brain for all the scoop on his latest splatter platter, the Murderdolls, former bandmate Joey Jordison and why you never want to leave him alone with your shoes!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Mark Younger-SmithGuitarist Mark Younger-Smith spent seven years playing arenas and living a charmed life as the guitarist for Billy Idol. He’s also worked with Texas guitar slinger (and former MTV heartthrob) Charlie Sexton, legendary crooner Tom Jones and, most recently, his new band The Broken Things. He joins us today to share some amazing insights, including the wildest Billy Idol story of all time (yikes!) and how a Pretender christened him “Younger-Smith.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Kerry CraftonAs a producer and sound engineer, Kerry Crafton has worked with a long list of the most revered names in Texas metal/hard rock history, including Rigor Mortis, Juggernaut, Dead Horse, Devastation, Watchtower, Butthole Surfers, Agony Column and Angkor Wat, among others. His credits also include Rob Halford, Glenn Hughes, Pantera, Joey Belladonna and Stevie Nicks. We pick his brain on all of the above plus one of Metal Dave’s old favorites, Hagfish!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Frank BelloAs bassist for Anthrax and an elite member of the Big 4 (not to mention part-time actor, author, solo artist and returning Talk Louder Podcast guest – see Episode 61), Frank Bello helped define the thrash-metal genre. We caught up with him to discuss the current Anthrax/Black Label Society/Hatebreed tour, the controversial Pantera reunion, his solo EP and the importance of sanitized wipes.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Michael MonroeIn the early 1980s, he made an indelible mark as the explosively stylish frontman for the highly influential -- yet perennially underground -- rock band, Hanoi Rocks. Today, he’s promoting his new album “I Live Too Fast to Die Young,” which puts him on a hot streak of five consecutive must-have albums since 2011. Join us as we visit with the eternally cool Michael Monroe and dig into the new album, Hanoi Rocks, Demolition 23, the quirky nose flute (yes, nose flute!) and the best birthday ever! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Charlie BenanteMore than just the elite drummer for thrash-metal kings, Anthrax, Charlie Benante is also one of the band’s primary songwriters, artistic director and coffee connoisseur. He joins us to discuss Anthrax’s 40th anniversary Blu-ray/CD/Digital livestream concert release (“Anthrax XL”), an upcoming tour with Black Label Society and Hatebreed, his star-studded “Silver Linings” solo release and his love of Phil Rudd and Jimmy Page.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Mickey FinnHe shook up MTV by sporting a Mohawk before punk rock went mainstream and shared stages with Cheap Trick, Kix, the Ramones and upcoming peers, Guns N’ Roses and Poison. His band, Jetboy, was signed to major labels, had an arsenal of arena-ready hard rock songs and caught the attention of Paul Stanley. So, what went wrong? Singer Mickey Finn joins us to share Jetboy’s rock-n-roll damnation.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Kyle EllisonHis Texas-based band, Pariah, was signed to Geffen Records where they joined the ranks of Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, White Zombie and the label’s other heavy hitters. Success seemed imminent, but never happened. Then tragedy struck. Guitarist Kyle Ellison walks us through subsequent (and cathartic) stints with the Butthole Surfers, Meat Puppets, Roky Erickson, Ministry and his recent collaboration with actress Renee Zellweger. He also tells us how he and his brother, Sims, landed in a Madonna video and that time our own Jason McMaster shared a mic with Axl Rose.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jeff DuncanBest-known for his guitar playing with heavy metal heroes, Armored Saint, Jeff Duncan previously played in the popular 1980s Hollywood band Odin (who is memorably immortalized in the “Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years”). A child of the Sunset Strip, Duncan saw Poison, Ratt, Motley Crue and WASP play to near-empty rooms before they found fame. Today, he continues working with Armored Saint, DC4 and releasing instrumental albums under his own name.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Ron JarzombekAn admitted Rush fanatic who is hailed as one of rock’s defining tech-prog-thrash guitarists, Ron Jarzombek has toured with Marty Friedman and recorded with S.A. Slayer, Watchtower, Spastic Ink and Blotted Science, among others. He joins us to discuss a wide range of topics, including the hilarious origins of Spastic Ink and the dream gig that got away.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Dave McClainFrom his early days in the cult-classic underground thrash band S.A. Slayer through two decades-plus with Machine Head to his current stint in Sacred Reich, drummer Dave McClain has pounded his way around the world. He joins us from his drum studio in Wisconsin to retell the tale of the infamous Slayer vs. Slayer gig, the musical detours of Machine Head, his reunion with Sacred Reich and how he almost pursued latch-hook rug making before taking up drums.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Graham BonnetIn a career spanning nearly six decades, former Rainbow, MSG and Alcatrazz singer Graham Bonnet has firmly established himself as one of hard rock’s most powerful voices and best-dressed gents. We caught up with him to discuss his latest album, “Day Out in Nowhere,” his departures from Rainbow and MSG,  the origins of his distinctive look and how the Bee Gees (yes, the Bee Gees!) helped him get his start.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Paul UngerAs a diehard, rock-n-roll superfan, Paul Unger is a one-man publicity machine. He joins us to discuss starting his own fanzine; promoting Queensryche, Pariah, Ryan Roxie and NY Loose; touring with the KISS Convention; and nearly falling asleep during the MTV KISS Unplugged concert.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Tyson LeslieBefore landing his current gig as the keyboardist for Vixen, multi-instrumentalist Tyson Leslie played with everyone from Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour fame to country western superstar Tracy Lawrence. He's also jammed with Faster Pussycat, Billy Sheehan and David Ellefson, among others, and is a veteran of all the popular music-themed cruises. In other words, he’s the very definition of a “working musician.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Max CavaleraThrash-metal legend Max Cavalera joins us to discuss his upcoming tour with brother Igor in celebration of the classic Sepultura albums, “Beneath the Remains” and “Arise.” We also discuss his four-string guitar, his early years of learning English from his favorite metal albums and the time he buzzed off all his hair in exchange for a Metallica album.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Heber PampillonGuitarist Heber Pampillon from Atlanta-based sleaze-rockers Kickin Valentina joins us to discuss new album, “The Revenge of Rock,” the full-circle return to “new” singer D.K. Revelle and why Paul Stanley’s female fans made him want to be a rock star.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Johnny MartinAs the bassist for L.A. Guns, Johnny Martin has recorded three well-received “comeback” albums with the reunited team of vocalist Phil Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns. Prior to joining the legendary sleaze rockers, Martin did stints with Chelsea Smiles, Adler and Jesse Malin, among others. More recently, he toured with former 1980s teen pop star Tiffany and got a fabulous new haircut! He tells us all about everything and more!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Rocky LamondeSmitten by KISS, he was playing Pittsburgh bars at age 16 before discovering the Faces and the Rolling Stones. With Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards as inspiration, he formed the pub-rocking, Motown-flavored Borstal Boys and further entrenched himself in his beloved Pittsburgh music scene. Today, bassist Rocky Lamonde is promoting the Borstal Boys’ latest album, “Crumbs,” while championing Pittsburgh musicians through his recording studio, website and unwavering enthusiasm. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nibbs CarterWith the recent release of Saxon’s 23rd album, “Carpe Diem,” we caught up with bassist Tim “Nibbs” Carter to discuss the value of hanging around a recording studio, drumming on Mom’s Tupperware and knowing when to use a pick versus fingers. We even get an impromptu bass lesson!   Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Nashville PussyNashville Pussy has spent three decades steamrolling the faint of heart with their unapologetic brand of booze-fueled, fist-fighting, off-the-rails rock-n-roll. With the recent release of new live album, “Eaten Alive,” we caught up with vocalist/guitarist Blaine Cartwright and she-devil guitarist Ruyter Suys for the lowdown on their glorious hellride. Come on, come on! Get some!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Ryan RoxieHe plays guitar for Alice Cooper, recorded an album with Slash and hosts the “In the Trenches” podcast featuring guests from across the rock-n-roll spectrum. From his early days in Candy and Electric Angels to his present-day gig dodging daggers with Uncle Alice, Ryan Roxie graciously surrenders to our geeky inquisition.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Craig BehrhorstA veteran of the San Francisco rock scene, guitarist Craig Behrhorst befriended Metallica, Exodus, Death Angel and others when they played their earliest club gigs. He also took the stage himself with Laaz Rockit, The Ruffians, The Butlers and Davy Vain, among others. Today, he runs his own T-shirt company, continues to make music and freely admits to an obsession with UFO and Thin Lizzy. What’s not to like about this guy?Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Stevie D. When his plan to become Hollywood’s biggest drug dealer failed, Stevie D. and partner Josh Todd relaunched Buckcherry and scored massive radio hits with “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.” Today, he and Todd have been sober for decades and are back on the road with well-received, ninth album, “Hellbound.” We caught Stevie before soundcheck in Florida for a quick chat about songwriting, touring and, um, vaping with Eddie Van Halen. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Thom Hazaert He loves Def Leppard and Faster Pussycat as much as Korn and Deftones and has followed his passion for music into multiple music-biz pursuits, including journalist, manager, label boss, vocalist and more. Buckle up as Thom Hazaert’s enthusiasm shows us how music feeds the beast.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

AwayFor four decades, Michel Langevin, a.k.a. “Away,” has been the drummer, artistic visionary and driving force behind Canadian prog-metal thrash titans, Voivod. With the recent release of the band’s 15th studio album, “Synchro Anarchy,” we scanned his ever-creative brain to find out what keeps him ticking. Take it, Away!Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

As the bass player for the highly influential Big Boys, Chris Gates helped defineAustin’s early 1980s punk-rock scene. Next, he chased his dreams to Los Angeleswhere he sought to “make it” as the founding guitarist for Junkyard. Followinga major-label flame-out and near-lethal drug habit, he returned to Austin wherehe fought to win sobriety, health, happiness and newfound creative outlets –both musical and otherwise. In his words, he’s living a big cool life. Visit www.bigcoollife.com Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

One-Year Anniversary!Dave and Jason are joined by producer Jared Tuten for a behind-the-scenes look backon the one-year anniversary of the Talk Louder Podcast.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

She led NY Loose to the forefront of New York’s mid-1990s glam-punkrevival before moving onto other projects, including her most recent,pandemic-inspired release, “Lockdown.” Brijitte West joins us from her home inEngland to discuss the breakup of NY Loose, touring with Marilyn Manson, her tiesto Dee Dee Ramone and the ongoing pursuit of her creative muse. For music andmore, visit https://brijittewest1.bandcamp.com/and https://open.spotify.com/album/2rkEbdgocBh1IY2vD6p4Ye?si=7UGgJEDRRw6eSSg1fjUPMw&utm_source=copy-linkCreated and Produced by Jared Tuten

Legs Diamond Legs Diamond flew under the mainstream radar despite arena tours with KISS, TedNugent and Styx, but found a stronghold in San Antonio, Texas, where legendarydeejay Joe “The Godfather” Anthony turned the Los Angeles rockers into radio starsand a rite-of-passage concert attraction that’s still talked about today. Welook back and forward with drummer Jeff Poole and keyboardist/guitarist MichaelPrince.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Eddie Spaghetti and Frank MeyerFrontmen for their respective bands, the Supersuckers and Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, EddieSpaghetti and Frank Meyer join forces after a decades-long friendship torelease a collection of power-pop, cowpunk, down-n-dirty, rock-n-brawl. Aptlytitled “Motherfuckin’ Rock ’N’ Roll,” the album is exactly what you’d expectfrom these two rock-n-roll lifers.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Wayne NagelAn architect of the Austin music scene for more than four decades, Wayne Nagel wasthe co-owner of the legendary Austin Rehearsal Complex (ARC) where musicianslike Charlie Sexton, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Ely and countless othersroamed the halls and fine-tuned their songs. He also co-founded thelong-running SIMS Foundation to help musicians struggling with mental healthand works as tour manager for Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Ray WylieHubbard, Eric Johnson and others. He’s done and seen it all -- and is one ofthe reasons Austin is known for its rich musical history.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Jimmy AshhurstBest-known for his eight-year stint as the bass player fordouble-platinum rockers Buckcherry, Jimmy Ashhurst previously played in BrokenHomes and Izzy Stradlin’s post-GN’R band, the Ju Ju Hounds. He’s also jammedwith Finnish cult rockers, Smack, was roommates with the Damned drummer RatScabies and was once held at gunpoint with his pal, Stiv Bators. Yeah, it’ssafe to say there’s never a dull moment with this rock-n-roll lifer.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Harald OimoenHis photographs captured the early years of the Bay Area thrash scene andwere featured on landmark albums by Metallica, Slayer, Exodus and Possessed.Along with co-photographer Brian Lew, he compiled his images into thedefinitive Bay Area thrash metal photo book, “Murder in the Front Row,” whichwas turned into a movie in 2019. Known by his nickname, “Harald O,” he’s alsoan accomplished bass player who spent nearly 20 years in D.R.I. Enjoy thebrutally honest, funny and firsthand stories of Harald Oimoen.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Iron Maiden "Senjutsu" From their early beginnings as a late-1970s club band to their latest 2021 album,“Senjutsu,” Iron Maiden has grown into a worldwide heavy metal juggernaut whoseloyal fanbase remains fiercely devoted. Dave and Jason discuss the stylisticand musical evolution of an elite band that has always cut its own path and,perhaps, never more so than on “Senjutsu.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Juan HerreraA mainstay in the San Antonio metal scene and the man behind thecoffee-table photo book, “As Viewed From the Pit,” archivist Juan Herrera joinsus to share his memories and lifelong passion for Texas metal. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten