Krusher Joule

His graphic design work can be found on albums by Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, among others. He’s also done work for Motorhead, Hawkwind and the mighty Kerrang! Magazine (he designed the iconic logo). Steve “Krusher” Joule joins us to discuss his battles with Sharon Osbourne and Don Arden, how his work on “Diary of a Madman” was deemed satanic, why the gatefold to Iron Maiden’s “Live After Death” nearly made his eyes glaze over and how Black Sabbath’s “Born Again” went from a speed-fueled, lost-cause disaster to a shockingly approved, love/hate success. And to think it all started with Blondie?!

2024 Year-in-Review

With thanks to our viewers and listeners, Dave and Jason look back at memorable guests, albums and concerts from 2024.

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Nick Bowcott

He promised to “See You in Hell” in 1983 and we all welcomed the warning with horns held high. Grim Reaper guitarist Nick Bowcott joins us to discuss his heavy metal heyday; his post-Reaper career as a music columnist and gear brand ambassador; his audition for Iron Maiden (pre-Dennis Stratton); how a broken leg paid for his first guitar (his signature Union Jack Yamaha); his friendship with Dimebag Darrell; a memorable chat with Randy Rhoads; why he shaved his head; and that time Dave Grohl surprised him by naming a deep cut as his favorite Grim Reaper song. You will not meet a more passionate, heavy metal lifer.

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Michael Wilton

It’s hard to overstate the jaw-dropping impact of Queensryche’s 1983 self-titled EP and the subsequent catalog of prog-metal classics, including “The Warning,” “Rage for Order,” “Operation: Mindcrime” and “Empire.” Guitarist Michael “Whip” Wilton joins us to discuss the band’s early years, “The Origins” tour, his new solo album, “Vol. 1,” the inspiration of Eddie Van Halen and the day singer Todd LaTorre floored everyone in the room with his beyond-belief vocals.

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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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