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Mark welcomes Victor Ruiz for a discussion and we listen to Maiden.

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We listen to Iron Maiden AND...

Opus and Michael Modeste of Dead by Wednesday hang with Mark Strigl on episode 998 of the Talking Metal podcast.

Hang with Mark Strigl June 13, 2026 at Toad's Place in CT for the Stevie Nicks and Black Sabbath tribute show.

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Mark Strigl reviews the new documentary on the late Iron Maiden singer Paul DiAnno.

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Interview topics with Joshua Toomey include Primer 55, Bobby Burns, Fred Durst. Stand, David Ellefson and podcasting.

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Calling this episode 995.5 since I accidentally skipped episode 994.

All talk episode.

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SPREAD EAGLE INTERVIEW 2026.

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In this in-depth interview, I sit down with Spread Eagle bassist Rob DeLuca and vocalist Ray West (two longtime members of the band) to talk about everything past, present, and future.

We dive into their brand-new album The Brutal Divine and what fans can expect from this latest chapter. Rob and Ray also take us back to the early days of the band, including their debut in 1990, touring with acts like Vain and Scatterbrain, and the rise of Grunge which sidelined them.

We discuss the band’s breakup, what led to their eventual reunion, and how they’ve evolved over the years. Plus, we get into the current lineup, their renewed energy, and what lies ahead for Spread Eagle.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darryl McDaniels — the legendary DMC of Run-DMC — recently donated his time for an incredible cause, helping raise money for my son’s school. I truly can’t thank him enough for his generosity.

Here’s how it all came together: at a recent gala, a meet-and-greet experience with DMC was auctioned off. Fred Buonainto and Marty Monaco placed the winning bid, and I had the pleasure of taking them to the legendary Sound On Sound Studios for an unforgettable hang with DMC himself.

In this episode, you’ll hear highlights from that special day — plus, don’t miss DMC’s brand-new track featuring Sebastian Bach, Mick Mars, and Duff McKagan.

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Victor Ruiz and Mark Strigl share thoughts on Dee pulling out of 2026 Twisted Sister shows.

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Mark checks in.

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