The Eddie Trunk Podcast

William Shatner sits down with Eddie Trunk to talk about his unexpected dive into heavy metal. The legendary actor discusses his new album 'What The F Is Heavy Metal,' featuring 50+ musicians including Tony Iommi, Brian May, and Rob Halford. Shatner shares his reinterpretation of classic metal songs like 'Enter Sandman' and 'Ace of Spades,' his performance at Riot Fest, and how he approaches lyrics as an actor. The conversation takes fascinating turns into philosophy, space travel, AI, and what keeps him so vibrant at 95. With music director Marcus Nand joining in, they explore the intensity of metal music and discuss future touring plans, including potential cruise performances. Also on the podcast, guitar legend Slash sits down for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming album Flying Blind with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. He reflects on the honor of receiving the Les Paul Spirit Award and seeing Les Paul's original gear, discusses the spontaneous recording process in Florida with producer Elvis Baskette, and reveals why this record feels special. Slash also touches on balancing Guns N' Roses commitments with his solo work, the upcoming Aerosmith tribute shows at Hollywood Bowl, and his involvement in the HBO documentary Monsters of God. 

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Eddie sits down with Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais, Frank Bello and Charlie Benante (who shows up fashionably late) to dive deep into Anthrax's latest record Cursum Perficio. The guys open up about the 10-year gap between albums, Joey's seemingly effortless vocal prowess, and whether the album title signals the end of the road. They share stories from their sweltering Roxy club show, touring with Iron Maiden, and how songs like 'Infectious' and 'Edge of Perfection' came together. The conversation touches on everything from vintage Adidas collabs to why they'll never use AI in their artwork. It's a candid, funny, and occasionally sweaty look at a legendary band still operating at the top of their game.

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Myles Kennedy joins for an in-depth conversation about his creative process and upcoming projects. He discusses his refusal to use AI in songwriting, calling it the 'great scavenger hunt' he won't give up. Kennedy reveals he's been writing for 10 weeks straight, filling his three buckets: Alter Bridge, solo work, and Slash's Conspirators. He talks about the challenge of setlists when you have a deep catalog, shares his Earth, Wind & Fire concert experience, and previews Alter Bridge's upcoming tour with Iron Maiden in South America. Following that, Ross Valory, founding member and longtime bassist of Journey, discusses his debut solo album 'All of the Above,' a collection of material written across four to five decades. The eclectic instrumental record features contributions from Miles Schon, Steve Smith, and Prairie Prince. Valory opens up about Journey's transformation from progressive rock to arena rock giants, his relationship with the band today following his departure five years ago, and what it's like hearing Journey songs everywhere he goes. To wrap up the podcast, Matt Sorum discussed the success of his charity concert at the Plaza Theater in Palm Springs, which honored rock legends Geezer Butler and Paul Rodgers. The event, benefiting his Adopt the Arts charity, featured an incredible lineup including Lzzy Hale, Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Charlie Starr, Nuno Bettencourt, Phil X, and Steve Stevens. Matt shares stories from the magical night, including Paul Rodgers hinting it might be his last concert and Geezer Butler's emotional performance. 
 

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Sammy Hagar sits down with Eddie to talk about his Best of All Worlds residency, the incredible response from fans on the recent tour, and his decision to take an extended break from touring as he approaches 80. He also has an honest conversation about the ongoing tension with Alex Van Halen, who continues to ignore the massively successful Van Hagar era that produced four number one albums and over 40 million records sold. Sammy questions why Alex won't acknowledge this chapter of his brother Eddie's legacy and extends an open invitation for reconciliation. Following that, Brian Tichy, one of rock's most sought-after drummers, opens up about finally releasing his own music under the name Led By Vultures. The New Jersey native discusses why he gave it a band name instead of calling it a solo record, how he recorded everything himself except for some keyboard work by Derek Sherinian, and what it's like stepping into the frontman role. He reflects on his incredible resume playing with everyone from Ozzy Osbourne to his current gig with Gene Simmons, sharing wild stories about jamming with Eddie Van Halen in his legendary 5150 studio and recording with Steven Tyler. 

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Chris Jericho and P.J. Farley hang with Eddie for an extended conversation covering Iron Maiden's reluctant Hall of Fame induction and what should happen at the ceremony. They dive into their Kiss tribute band Kuarantine, which celebrates the non-makeup eighties era with upcoming New York shows and a new single release. The guys also discuss Fozzy's new video for 'I Know Evil,' their approach to releasing singles instead of full albums, and Chris drops hints about unreleased Van Halen archive material he's involved with. Plus, stories about Helloween at the Acropolis, Krokus in arenas, and the ridiculousness of eighties Kiss lyrics. After that, Billy Morrison stops by to chat about his fourth solo album Hollow. Billy talks about why he loves collaborating with rock legends like Marilyn Manson, Sully Erna, Nuno Bettencourt, and Duff McKagan, and how working with these artists keeps him sharp as a player. He discusses the new single 'Take Me As I Am,' which is purely his own work—written, played, and sung entirely by him. Billy also gets emotional remembering his close friend Ozzy Osbourne, nearly a year after his passing, and shares what it's like standing on stage every night with guitar virtuoso Steve Stevens in Billy Idol's band. 

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Tony Iommi joins the podcast to discuss his first solo album in over two decades, 'From the Dark.' The metal icon opens up about working with vocalist Jorn Lande, assembling a band of Birmingham-based musicians including drummer Carl Brazil and bassist Becky Baldwin, and why he chose to make a vocal album instead of the initially planned instrumental record. Tony shares his views on AI in music, the elaborate video for lead single 'World Alone,' and the possibility of live shows. The conversation also touches on emotional territory as Tony reflects on the Back to the Beginning reunion show, losing Ozzy shortly after, and his ongoing health journey. Following that, Carmine Appice drops by to discuss the new Cactus record 'Temple of Blues Volume 2,' which features an all-star cast including Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Eric Gales, Dee Snider, and more. The legendary drummer opens up about his final conversations with John Sykes and the unrealized Blue Murder reunion that almost happened. He talks about his Rod Stewart tribute show, shares wild tour bus stories with Fred Coury, and reflects on staying creative and relevant after nearly six decades in the music business. 

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The members of Mastodon sit down for an incredibly honest conversation about their new album Marrow Deep. Bill, Troy, and Brann share the painful journey of making this record following the departure and subsequent death of guitarist Brent Hinds, as well as the loss of Brann's mother. They talk candidly about the documentary 'Mastodon in the Room' they created to address Brent's exit from the band, the challenges of maintaining a 25-year brotherhood, and how channeling grief into their music has become therapeutic. Following that, Eddie opens up about spending an afternoon with the country icon, Dolly Parton, when she made her rock covers album. He recounts how she declined her Rock Hall induction to make room for deserving rock artists, then created 'Rockstar' with 39 tracks featuring everyone from Steven Tyler to Sting. Eddie shares behind-the-scenes stories from their interview session in Nashville, including Slash's frantic texts and her genuine knowledge of every rock artist on the record. Kevin Cronin also chimes in to discuss duetting with Dolly on 'Keep On Loving You.' Closing the podcast, blues rock guitarist Jared James Nichols discusses his latest album Louder Than Fate. The conversation covers everything from workout routines on tour and advice from George Lynch about getting too bulked up, to collaborating with Keith Nelson, Tyler Bryant, and Tuk Smith on new material. Jared also opens up about his relationship with Gibson Guitars, including his signature Les Paul models and brand ambassador role. 

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On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson (That Metal Show) join Eddie from the Jersey Shore for an episode dedicated to remembering Ozzy Osbourne on the one year anniversary of his passing where they shared their Top 5 Ozzy / Black Sabbath songs and favorite stories & memories. Throughout the show, the guys take callers who called in with their own lists and remembrances. 

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Billy Bob Thornton returns to share fascinating tales from his six-year residency at LA's iconic Sunset Marquis Hotel, featured in the new documentary 'If These Walls Could Rock.' He recounts wild encounters with neighbors like Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Richard Harris, plus some pretty outrageous moments on the property. Billy Bob also discusses The Boxmasters' 21st album and their incredible experience opening for The Who, where they earned standing ovations. After that, Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about the band's upcoming double album MPLS Unplugged. Dave opens up about being a self-described technophobe who just recently got an iPhone, the story behind Prince covering 'Stand Up and Be Strong,' and how the new acoustic record differs from their MTV Unplugged performance 30 years ago. They dive into Dave's songwriting process, which songs work acoustically versus electrically, and the incredible impact of 'Runaway Train' on both missing children and mental health awareness. Rounding out the podcast, Mikkey Dee joins for an in-depth conversation covering his terrifying health scare with sepsis that led to three surgeries and five weeks in the hospital. The Scorpions and former Motorhead drummer explains how the aggressive infection nearly took his right leg and his life. He discusses the formation of Lex Legion, reuniting four-fifths of a classic King Diamond lineup to create old-school metal with a modern twist. Mikkey also talks about Scorpions' continued vitality (despite the band members approaching 80), their upcoming Vegas residency, and why he's now the last man standing to carry Motorhead's torch forward. 

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Billy Sheehan takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate the 40th anniversary of David Lee Roth's debut solo album, Eat 'Em and Smile. He opens up about leaving Talas for this opportunity, the audition process that brought Steve Vai and Greg Bissonette into the fold, and what it was like working with producer Ted Templeman. He also discusses his relationship with Eddie Van Halen, near-misses with joining Van Halen, and reflects on why this album still resonates with fans today. Following that, filmmaker Wes Orshoski sits down to discuss his documentary 'Di'Anno - Iron Maiden's Lost Singer,' chronicling Paul Di'Anno's tumultuous life and career. The film features an emotional reunion with Steve Harris, support from Metallica's James Hetfield, and shows how Iron Maiden fans crowdfunded Di'Anno's medical care. Orshoski reveals behind-the-scenes stories, including sneaking into the Harris reunion and the challenges of music licensing. Wrapping up the podcast, John Bush catches up about Armored Saint's killer new record Emotion Factory Reset, which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Top 200. Bush discusses the band's second wave of success, their ability to push boundaries while staying true to their metal roots, and how they're bigger now than ever before. He also talks about the emotional experience of performing his Anthrax-era material at recent shows, upcoming tours with Metal Church and Testament, and the status of his Category 7 project. 

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