Zakk Wylde:
Zakk Wylde (Piano, Vocals)
Bumlefoot (Guitar)
Mark Strigl (Bass)
John Ostronomy (Drums)
Talking Metal Crew (Backups)
Video: Till the End

Turtlehead:
Bobby "Blitz" (Vocals)
Frankie Bello (Bass)
Mike Portnoy (Drums)
Mark Strigl (Guitar)
John Ostronomy (Guitar)
Video: Overkill

In This Moment:
Maria Brink (Vocals)
Chris Howorth (Guitar)
Jeff Fabb (Drums)
Jose Mangin (Vocals)
Mark Strigl (Guitar)
John Ostronomy (Bass)
Video: I'm Broken

The Spyderz:
Evan Seinfeld (Vocals)
Dirrty (Guitar)
Brook St. James (Guitar)
John Monty (Bass)
Lee Nelson (Drums)
Mark Strigl (Guitar)
John Ostronomy (Guitar)
Video: Coming Soon

Exodus:
Rob Dukes (Vocals)
Tom Hunting (Vocals)
Gary Holt (Guitar)
Jack Gibson (Bass)
Mark Strigl (Guitar)
John Ostronomy (Drums)
Video: Seek and Destroy

All Star:
Kory Clarke (Vocals)
Eddie Ojeda (Guitar)
Richard Christy (Drums)
Mark Strigl (Bass)
John Ostronomy (Guitar)
Video: Paranoid

All Star:
Byron Davis (Vocals)
Metal Mike Chlasciak (Guitar)
Richard Christy (Drums)
Mark Strigl (Guitar)
John Ostronomy (Bass)
Video: South of Heaven

Members of Guns N' Roses:
Bumblefoot (Vocals, Guitar)
Frank Ferrer (Drums)
Mark Strigl (Bass)
John Ostronomy (Guitar)
Video: Running Wild

Mark Strigl &
John Ostronomy
Hosts/Executive Producers

Bud Friendly
Announcer

Metal Mike Chlasciak
Talking Metal on fuse Guitarist

Bumblefoot
Recurring Guest/Jam Engineer

John Cosimano
Talking Metal Forums

Anthony Kuzminski
Contributing Writer

Jerred Mathews
Contributing Writer

Shotaholic Shawn
Forums Moderator

John Zawadzki
Forums Moderator

The Sword
(September)

Alan Tecchio
(September)

Carmine Appice & Z.
(September)

Rick Ernst & Rat Skates
(September)

TALKING METAL EPISODE 225: BRIAN "HEAD" WELCH SPECIAL

Credits: © 2008 Talking Metal (1,2)

This special episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. Topics include Head's new album, "Save Me From Myself," his books, Save Me From Myself and Washed by Blood, Tony Levin, Josh Freese, the Driven Music Group, Greg Shanaberger, Mark Nawara, Bob Clearmountain, Ralph Patlan, Korn, Jonathan Davis, Fieldy, Linkin Park, Wes Borland, George Lynch, and Jesus Christ. Additional podcast topics include Ace Frehley, Derrek Hawkins, Robin Finck, Chris Morrison, Nine Inch Nails, Bumblefoot, Tony Harnell, Carmine Appice, In This Moment, Blasko, Jon Miller of DevilDriver, Hurricane Gustav, and the Colgate clock in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Photo Captions:
Mark Strigl, Brian "Head" Welch, and John Ostronomy
The Colgate Clock in Jersey City, NJ

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 224: ZROCK SPECIAL FEATURING Z02

Credits: Chris Marksbury (1)/© 2008 IFC (2)/© 2008 Talking Metal (3)

In this special episode, Talking Metal spotlights IFC's new comedy series, ZRock, premiering Sunday, August 24 at 11:30 PM. The podcast features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with show stars Paulie Z, David Z, and Joey Cassata of Brooklyn, New York's ZO2. Topics include the making of Zrock, IFC, Dee Snider, Joan Rivers, The Whitest Kids U'Know, KISS, Poison, Bob Held, Lynn Lendway, Lynne Koplitz, Gibson guitars, Spector basses, Ludwig drums, and Eric Carr's "Crazy Nights" drum kit.

Photo Captions:
ZO2 at the New York Gibson Guitars Showroom
ZO2 with Sebastian Bach on episode 1 of ZRock
ZO2 with John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl at Talking Metal Live in New York

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 223 FEATURING GLENN TIPTON OF JUDAS PRIEST

Credits: © 2008 Talking Metal

This episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton. Topics include the making of the "Nostradamus" album, Don Airey, working with John Entwistle and Cozy Powell, Shannon Larkin, Robert Trujillo, and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Additional podcast topics include Heaven and Hell, Retrodemon, Electric Wizard, Les Paul, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guns N' Roses "Chinese Democracy," CDBaby, Talking Metal's participation in Fuse's Big Blog Thing, and IFC's ZRock.

Photo Captions:
Glenn Tipton and Mark Strigl
Glenn Tipton and John Ostronomy
Glenn Tipton, Scott Travis, and Ian Hill live onstage at Jones Beach in Wantaugh, NY

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 222 FEATURING SOUND AND FURY

Credits: Chip Ruggieri

This episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Sound and Fury vocalist Luke Metcalf. Topics include Bon Scott, Airbourne, The Misfits, Danzig, New York City, Toronto, and Sound and Fury's music video for the track "18." Additional podcast topics include Guns N' Roses, Stuck Mojo, Gene Simmons, Henry Rollins, Ian Christe, Richard Christy, Metallica's passing on a Talking Metal interview, Bert Gabriel, Lem Lopez, Talking Metal's participation in Fuse's Big Blog Thing, and IFC's ZRock.

Photo Captions:
Sound and Fury
Luke Metcalf
Sound and Fury live in Canada

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 221 FEATURING ENDEVERAFTER

Credits: Courtesy of EndEverAfter

This episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with EndEverAfter guitarist and vocalist Michael Grant. Topics include Revolver Magazine, Spoon, Vince Neil, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Gym Class Heros, KISS, Eric Singer, Queens, New York, and the casting call for EndEverAfter's "Baby, Baby, Baby" music video. Additional podcast topics include IFC's ZRock, Dimebag Darrell, Bob Ezrin, Iron Maiden, Ace Frehley, Bon Jovi, Bassdog, and letters from the Talking Metalheads.

Photo Captions:
EndEverAfter
Michael Grant
Kristan Mallory and Michael Grant

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 220 FEATURING STONERIDER

Credits: Matt Miller (1)/Mike Forbes (2)/Laura Winters (3)

This episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with StoneRider guitarist and vocalist Matt Tanner. Topics include StoneRider's "Juice Man" video, the Atlanta music scene, and Raging Slab. Additional podcast topics include Grand Magus and Jersey City, New Jersey's Sand Bar.

Photo Captions:
StoneRider
Matt Tanner
StoneRider

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 219 FEATURING ALEX GROSSI

Credits: Chris Jones (1)/Courtesy of Alex Grossi (2,3)

This episode features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Hookers and Blow and former Quiet Riot guitarist, Alex Grossi. Topics include Hookers and Blow, Dizzy Reed, Bumblefoot, Steven Adler, Kevin Dubrow, Alex Grossi's School of Rock, Beautiful Creatures, Richie Scarlet, Frank Stallone, Saturday Night Live, Guitar Hero, and Ostronomy's silver spacesuit.

Photo Captions:
Alex Grossi
Alex Grossi, Dizzy Reed, and Friends
Quiet Riot

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 218 FEATURING MAUL STANLEY

Credits: Courtesy of Maul Stanley

This episode features an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with Maul Stanley. He's not Paul Stanley, and he's not Darth Maul, but he is the Phantom Menace of the Park! Topics include Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, Star Wars, Darth Maul, Ace Frehley, the "Return of the Comet" tribute CD, Alex Grossi, Trimuph the Insult Comic Dog, and C.C. Banana.

Photo Captions:
Bruce Kulick and Maul Stanley
Maul Stanley, R2-D2, and C3P0
Maul Stanley and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 217 FEATURING C.C. BANANA

Credits: Courtesy of C.C. Banana

This episode features an interview host Mark Strigl conducted first ever Talking Metal guest C.C. Banana. Topics include the Vinnie Vincent tribute CD "Kiss My Ankh," KISS, Ted Poley, Danger Danger, and Talking Metal on fuse. Additional podcast topics covered by hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy include and New York City buses and Little Brazil Street.

Photo Captions:
C.C. Banana outside the Fuse studio. Note the ticker above C.C.
John Ostronomy, C.C. Banana, and Mark Strigl on the Talking Metal on Fuse set
C.C. Banana and Metal Mike on the Talking Metal on Fuse set

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 216 FEATURING DAVID ELLEFSON OF F5

Credits: © 2008 Talking Metal (1,2)/Anna Avagyan (3)

This episode features an interview host John Ostronomy conducted with legendary former Megadeth bassist, David Ellefson of F5. Topics include F5's forthcoming album, "The Reckoning," Jimmy DeGrasso, Montrose, The Alien Blakk, and Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp. Additional podcast topics covered by hosts John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl include Hammerfall and Jersey City, NJ.

Photo Captions:
David Ellefson at the Talking Metal studio
John Ostronomy and David Ellefson

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 215 FEATURING NIGHT RANGER

Credits: James Blades

This episode features an interview host John Ostronomy conducted with Night Ranger members Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, and Brad Gillis. Topics include their new album, "Hole in the Sun," Jeff Watson, Michael Lardie, Reb Beach, new members Joel Hoekstra and Christian Cullen, Rocklahoma, and their recent gig at Guantanamo Bay. Additional podcast topics discussed by hosts Ostronomy and Mark Strigl include AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Sinister Fate, the "KISSology" DVD series.

Photo Captions:
Kelly Keagy, Jackl Blades, John Ostronomy, and Brad Gillis

Talking Metal on TV Tune-In Times:

Mon Night 7/14 at 1:00 AM ET/1:00 AM PT: VH1 40 Freakiest Concert Moments 40-21
Mon Night 7/14 at 2:00 AM ET/2:00 AM: VH1 40 Freakiest Concert Moments 20-1

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 214 - BONUS MUSIC-BASED EPISODE

Credits: Courtesy of Ronin, Non-Fiction, Unearth, & Judas Priest

Image Captions:
Ronin "Dissolving Pinch Roller" (2007)
Non-Fiction "Preface/In the Know (2005)
Unearth "III: In the Eyes of Fire" (2006)
Judas Priest "Nostradaumus" (2008)

Talking Metal on TV Tune-In Times:

Fri Night 7/11 at 11:30 PM ET/11:30 PM PT: VH1 40 Freakiest Concert Moments 40-21
Fri Night 7/11 at 12:30 AM ET/12:30 AM PT: VH1 40 Freakiest Concert Moments 20-1

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 213 FEATURING OVERLOADED

Credits: Mike Spleet (1)/Mark Trybus (2, 3)

Photo Captions:
Overloaded
Erik Kluiber
Erik Kluiber and Chris Gillen

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 212 FEATURING NICK CATANESE OF BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & SPEED X

Credits: Courtesy of Washburn (1)/Talking Metal (2, 3)/Benjamin Oliver (4)

This episode contains the Talking Metal Live interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Nick Catanese of Black Label Society and Speed X. Topics include Speed X, Mike Stone, Zakk Wylde, High Voltage, Paul Stanley, Washburn Guitars, and the late musicians, Dimebag Darrell, Michelle Meldrum, and Dave Williams. Additional podcast topics include Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses' forthcoming album "Chinese Democracy," Overloaded, KHZ, Stone Rider, EndEverAfter, the Peppermint Creeps' late drummer, Traci Michaelz, American Idol, and telephone calls from Talking Metal listeners "Zman" and "Dan from Chicago."

Photo Captions:
Nick Catanese onstage with Black Label Society
John J.D. DeServio, John Ostronomy, & Nick Catanese on the tour bus in Baltimore, MD
Mark Strigl, Em Cody Strigl, Nick Catanese, & Big Nick at Ozzfest 2006 in New York, NY
Raiana of KHZ

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TALKING METAL EPISODE 211 FEATURING AMEN

Credits: Courtesy of Duke Decter (2)/© 2008 Talking Metal (1, 3)

This episode contains the Talking Metal Live interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Amen mainman Casey Chaos and guitarist Duke Decter. Topics include the state of Flordia, skateboarding, Casey's health, the Angry Brigade, the Henry Rollins Show, Franz Stahl, Ronnie James Dio, The Damned,