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AI in Art & Music with Claudio Bergamin

How far is too far when it comes to AI in art and music? Paranormal and

heavy metal artist Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest, Ignitor, Burning

Witches) joins us to debate the pros and cons of human creativity

interacting with AI.

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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 the overlooked names who helped pave

the path to his successful solo career.

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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 us from Australia to discuss

his latest band, Ronnie Simmons and the Redback Spiders, lessons learned

from Angry Anderson, Taime Downe and Richie Ramone, plus jamming with

Slash and falling in love with America.

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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 misadventures, including

indiscretions with gunpowder, opening for Guns ‘N Roses, going broke on

tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers, ticking off Lemmy and Dee Snider

(before making amends), fistfights with fans, pyro mishaps, a broken

nose, go-go dancing to pay the rent, procuring party favors and “birds”

for various rock stars and how being a punk-rock parent allows him to

relive his youthful rebellion (within reason, of course). Whew! It’s

nonstop entertainment with this guy!

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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 chemistry, the cover of Saxon’s “Machine Gun,” artwork by renowned artist Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest) and the frighteningly fantastic origins of his nickname. Ignitor singer and co-host Jason McMaster also shares the humorous inspiration of a fruity flavored breakfast cereal. Only here on the Talk Louder Podcast!

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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.

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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 menace to the music’s primal

beat. He joins us to discuss his upcoming Storace album, “Crossfire;”

how he joined Krokus in time for the band’s fourth album, “Metal

Rendez-Vous;” his missed opportunity to witness Rob Halford’s guest

appearance on Krokus’ “Ready to Burn;” why he didn’t join AC/DC; and

what a thrill it was to watch the “Headhunter” album turn his little

band from Switzerland into international rock stars.

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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 while feeding the

bottomless pit of his tireless imagination.

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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, Blaze Bayley joins us to discuss his latest album, “Circle of Stone,” how Ronnie James Dio inspired him to quit his hotel job, his eternal gratitude toward his fans (whose steadfast loyalty carried him through a recent heart attack) and the lifelong lessons learned from Maiden bassist Steve Harris and famed producer, Brendan O’Brien. You won’t meet a more enthusiastic or appreciative bloke.

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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, smashing TVs, chain-sawing

guitars, touring with KISS, merging punk and metal, and that stunt

involving chickens that didn’t go so well. PS. He’s a really nice guy

and no one was hurt while recording this episode.

Created and Produced by Jared Tuten