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Rodney Dunsmore

Former thrash-metal vocalist, concert promoter and mega-collector Rodney

Dunsmore discusses his massive record collection (more than 10,000

LPs), singing for Devastation, touring with his idols and his lifelong

passion for heavy metal.

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Simon Wright

AC/DC was a worldwide juggernaut when Simon Wright joined the band in

1983 at the young age of 20. After drumming on three AC/DC albums and

playing in front of massive audiences around the world, he left to join

Dio and, later, Rhino Bucket, UFO, Pat Travers and Operation Mindcrime,

among others. We caught up with him to discuss his star-studded career

and quickly learned to appreciate his humility and humor.

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Chad Cherry

As the front man for The Last Vegas, Chad Cherry made his mark as one of

rock’s most charismatic lead singers (just ask Nikki Sixx, Alice Cooper

or Matt Sorum). Today, his appreciation for Jagger and Stewart is front

and center with The Claws, and his clothing line is worn by members of

the Alice Cooper band, pop star Pink and others. Join us as he recalls

touring arenas with Motley Crue, discovering horror movies and punk

rock, and working with B-movie actress, Sybil Danning.

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John Gallagher

As one of the forerunners of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Raven

influenced countless thrash and speed metal bands, including a

little-known Metallica who served as their opening act on the 1983

cross-country U.S. “Kill ‘Em All For One” tour. Bassist/vocalist John

Gallagher joins us to discuss the early years, his ongoing partnership

with his guitar-playing brother, his tricked-out bass guitars and what’s

next for Raven.

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Tim “Ripper” Owens

He grew up worshipping his favorite metal band and ultimately became

their lead singer (sounds like a movie, doesn’t it?). In proving himself

to be up for the job, he also became widely recognized as one of the

best vocalists on the planet. Join us as we catch up with Tim “Ripper”

Owens to discuss his reunion with former Judas Priest band mate, K.K.

Downing, and their new album, “Sermons of the Sinner,” being released

under the moniker, K.K.’s Priest.

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Nigel Glockler

As the “engine room” who drives the battering beat of metal legends,

Saxon, drummer Nigel Glockler has a long and prolific history as a

master of his craft (he’s also one of the nicest and funniest guys in

all of rock, and an honorary Texan to boot!). Give a listen as we

discuss the latest Saxon news, his early days in Toyah, stints in GTR

and Asia, as well as a punching contest with Nikki Sixx and recording

with Elton John.

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Danko Jones

His namesake power trio is fueled by the supercharged strut of KISS,

Thin Lizzy and AC/DC. Join us as blood-sweating rocker Danko Jones

discusses his upcoming new album; opening for Guns N’ Roses and the

Rolling Stones; recording with Broken Teeth; and befriending Voivod and

Duff McKagan.

Don Van Stavern

As the bass player for S.A. Slayer during the early 1980s, he earned his

crown as Texas metal royalty. From there, he moved on to Narita, Riot,

Pitbull Daycare, Evil United and Alcatrazz. Join us as we sit down with

Donnie Van Stavern to discuss the legendary Slayer vs. Slayer concert in

San Antonio, his “brotherhood” with Riot guitarist Mark Reale and the

meaning behind “coat on chest.”

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Claudio Bergamin

Best-known as the artist behind Judas Priest’s “Firepower” album cover,

Claudio Bergamin has also done artwork for Rob Halford, Cassius King and

others. Have a listen as we learn how his early appreciation for KISS,

Iron Maiden and UFOs has inspired his fantasy and paranormal artwork.

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Thommy Price

He was all over MTV in the early 1980s as the drummer for Scandal and

Billy Idol before finding a permanent home with Joan Jett for the past

three decades. His list of session work includes names like Roger

Daltrey, Ronnie Wood, Michael Monroe, Sylvain Sylvain, Blue Oyster Cult

and Wanda Jackson. Join us as we welcome one of rock’s most prolific

drummers to the Talk Louder podcast.

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