Amigo the Devil sat down with Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey Podcast at his recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys playing with a full band at the festival, Carson being crazy on the drums and his background in metal. They talk the songwriting process and Amigo's honesty in his music. Arrangements and Elvis are brought up. He wishes he could pinpoint a specific influence on his music and they talk collecting instruments and trinkets. They end the conversation with his recent cave exploring. 

Ash Costello and Nikki Misery of New Years Day recently sat down with the Talk Toomey Podcast at their stop at Louder Than Life. The band starts the talk with an update on stolen gear and losing a bus driver. Joshua and NYD talk about the single, Hurts Like Hell, and them moving into fun and catchy and not so dark. Ash comments on being vulnerable in her lyrics and then all hell breaks loose when Vinnie Paul stories start. The interview ends with tour plans and finishing the new record.

Mike Mushok of Staind and Saint Asonia joins the podcast this week to discuss Saint Asonia's latest EPs. Mike talks about the formation of the band, writing with Adam Gontier and his time in Newsted. Mike talks about growing up a shredder and playing guitar for hours at a time as a kid. The guys discuss the differences in playing huge fests with Staind and going out with Skillet with Saint Asonia. Joshua and Mike discuss their respective stories with Fred Durst in the 90s and Mike talks about getting Staind back together for festivals. Mike remembers getting the audition with Jason Newsted and joining his band.  He answers the question if he knew Aaron Lewis was going to go country.  The guys finish the talk with the futures of both Saint Asonia and Staind. 

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Layne and Myles Ulrich stopped to talk to Talk Toomey Podcast at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys discussed their track "As The Sun Sets" and being a 2-piece band. Joshua and the brothers talk about filling the stage with only two people on stage. Layne and Myles speak on being siblings and if they thought they would ever be in a band together. They also answer the topic of the other Metallica kids being in bands and seeing them also succeeding out on their own. 

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Joshua and Chris start the show with some talk about their recent interviews with Justin Foley and Dave Ellefson, respectively. Chris gives a review of his audio purchase of the Metallica Zazula Benefit Concert. Pantera are now Funko Pops, the guys touch on the Metal Grammy Nominees and they breakdown a list of the 13 greatest strip club songs. Rob Halford talks being on stage with K.K. and should there be a Type O Negative celebration. Chris comments on a story about a man falling in a vat of molten iron and being immediately incinerated. The guys give some recommendations and preview some upcoming interviews. 

Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his project, Lybica. The guys start the chat with some talk of Justin moving to Florida and dealing with hurricanes. Justin then talks about having three dummers by trade in the band and how they speak to each other in the writing process. He then speaks on his writing in Killswitch Engage and having a simple kit in such a heavy band. Justin remembers back in the day when he had a "Rush" kit and getting made fun of by the hardcore community. Joshua and Justin then talk about the recent Lamb Of God / Killswitch Engage tour. The guys talk about the revolving door of openers on the tour and how it was refreshing for the bands, Joshua touches on "Atonement" and Justin speaks on having his old friend Howard Jones back in the fold jumping on a song and on stage. The shift focuses back on Lybica and an all-instrumental band, tour plans and being cat people. Justin finishes the talk with some love for Metal Blade and where you can get the new record. 

Toomey and Akin start the show with some talk about their recent interviews. Toomey discusses the behind the scenes of interviewing Apocalyptica at Louder Than Life. Akin then breaks down a recent Selena Gomez doc. The guys dive into the Sick New World lineup and trade some Coal Chamber memories. Toomey speaks on his love of System Of A Down and defends his stance to Akin. Chris gives his thoughts on Halford singing with Dolly Parton at the Rock Hall induction. The guys discuss the lack of comradery between KK and the other members of Judas Priest. They then talk a little about the tragedy with former Helix guitarist, Daniel Fawcett. Toomey and Akin get into the M. Shadows comments on "fan abuse" and multiple versions of albums. They end with talk about the Weird Al movie and it's greatness. 

Eicca Toppinen and Paavo Lötjönen of Apocalyptica join the Talk Toomey podcast at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. The guys discuss classical covers, the Metallica past with the group and 30 years of the band. They also talk about collaborating with vocalists and how they came to collaborate with Corey Taylor. Eicca and Paavo also speak on canceling shows due to covid and the process of making up the dates. Upcoming singles and album talk finishes out the chat. 

Joshua and Chris start the show with the news of John 5 joining Motley Crue. The guys then move on to James Hetfield dressing up for Halloween and his divorced dad vibes. Toomey and Akin talk about Amazon and the money they are putting into music content. They dive into the upcoming Headbangers Boat cruise. Worth Weaver of alltheprettythings joins the podcast to discuss the latest from the band. The guys then finish up with some recommendations and what they have been checking out. 

Nick Ghanbarian of Bayside joined Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast at Louder Than Life. Nick and Joshua talk about the The Red EP and the upcoming release schedule for new music. Nick discusses being a band for 20+ years and their relationship with the fans. The guys speak on Bayside getting added to the When We Were Young Fest and being sold on playing with My Chemical Romance and the show being in Las Vegas. Nick talks about his Star Wars podcast, Thank The Maker, and loving the Disney years of the franchise. He ends the conversation with some talk about his Radio Radio show that gives some love to new bands.