Talk Louder

Bobby Sharron

As host of the CobraCast Podcast in Austin, TX for the past nine years, Bobby Sharron gave a platform to local musicians, rock’n’roll culture and all the shenanigans that go along with it. He joins us to explain why he paused the show after more than 600 episodes and how he plans to refocus, reformat and reboot it sooner than later.

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Katherine Turman

As a lifelong music journalist, Katherine Turman has interviewed countless rock stars. She also served as editor-in-chief at RIP magazine, co-wrote “Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal” and currently produces Alice Cooper’s syndicated radio show, “Alice’s Attic.” She joins us to share memorable interviews and offer insight into her 20-year history of working with Alice (including his lovable quirks). She also reveals her non-metal bucket list interviews, her first concert and how drinking with Ronnie James Dio resulted in a parking ticket.

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John Bush

He’s got one of the greatest voices in metal as evidenced by his work with Armored Saint, Anthrax and, more recently, Category 7. Powerhouse vocalist John Bush joins us to revisit the making of Armored Saint’s 1985 album, “Delirious Nomad.” He also updates us on Armored Saint’s forthcoming new album and the status of the Saint documentary. Plus, we learn about upcoming solo shows celebrating his time with Anthrax; ask him to name his favorite UFO tracks (hello, Michael Schenker… hint, hint); and fully support his invitation to Roger Daltrey to reprise his vocals on “Taking the Music Back.” Bush always delivers!

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The Oxys

They’ve survived a coma, a car crash and multiple lineup changes to release three explosively catchy, snot-slinging, punk-rock albums in just three years. Guitarist Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz and singer Phil Davis of Austin-based band, The Oxys, join us to discuss the dark inspirations behind new album “Casting Pearls Before Swine,” their new deal with Cleopatra Records, upcoming tour dates with their heroes, The Hangmen and The Joneses, and how the pandemic and a literal luck of the draw got this whole thing poppin’.

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Farewell to Ozzy with Harald Oimoen

We go Back to the Beginning with renowned Bay Area thrash-metal photographer/musician Harald Oimoen who witnessed Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig in Birmingham, England. He shares the historical highlights and emotional moments of bidding farewell to the lovable metal madman whose legacy will endure until after forever.

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Chip Z’Nuff

To say Chip Z’Nuff is good for a laugh is putting it mildly. The high-spirited bassist and founding member of long-running glam rockers, Enuff Z’Nuff, joins us to discuss the star-studded new album, “Xtra Cherries,” featuring members of Cheap Trick, Billy Idol, Journey, Nelson, Trixter, GN’R and past alumni. We also learn about an early tour with Chicago doom-metal band, Trouble, getting kicked off a Cheap Trick tour, wild times living with Steven Adler, where he buys his trademark sunglasses and hats, and how a spilled cocktail inspired the new album title.

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Rick Hunolt

As a member of Exodus, guitarist Rick Hunolt immortalized himself on the classic, 1985 genre-defining, thrash-metal album, “Bonded by Blood.” Not to be relegated to history, he joins us to discuss his latest band, Nefarious, featuring members of Bay Area thrash titans Hirax, Death Angel and Blind Illusion. We also learn why “sh!t got real” opening for Loudness; how band mates and his love for his kids helped him conquer his addictions; why the musical exploration of Die Humane offers a new creative outlet; and who he considers to be the most underrated player in San Francisco 49ers history. He’s real, he’s raw, he’s Rick. And you’re gonna love getting to know him as much as we did.

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Larry Barragan

No talk of Texas metal is complete without mention of Houston legends, Helstar. With upcoming new album “The Devil’s Masquerade” on deck, founding guitarist Larry Barragan joins us to discuss the band’s 40-year legacy, the healing power and emotional pull of heavy music, the early days of tape trading, sharing stages with King Diamond, Megadeth, Anthrax, Fates Warning and others, and why Angel Witch rules (smoke breaks and all)!

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Andy Parker

The classic catalog and hard-rock influence of UFO cannot be overstated (just ask Steve Harris!). Drummer Andy Parker joins us to discuss the expanded reissue of the 1980 album, “No Place to Run,” the hilarious story behind the cover photo and how Beatles producer George Martin got his first taste of “heavy metal.” We also learn how UFO poached guitarist Michael Schenker from the Scorpions (and how a restroom tutorial saved a gig); why “Strangers in the Night” is a masterclass live album in spite of its “amped-up” performers; and how all those classic Phil Mogg lyrics were always reliably down-to-the-wire. You’re gonna love Andy as much as we did!

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Alan Niven

As the manager for Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, Alan Niven helped steer the career of one of the most explosive, volatile and important rock bands of all time. He joins us to discuss his recent memoir, “Sound N’ Fury,” in which he details random recollections of the insanity, drama and stratospheric stakes of navigating GN’R’s appetite for destruction -- while also managing Great White through their equally wild years of excessive success. How he’s still sane is anyone’s guess.

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