Phil X joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his exciting dual role as guitarist for both Bon Jovi and the upcoming Triumph reunion tour. He shares behind-the-scenes details about how the Triumph reunion came together, with original members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore fully committed to performing complete sets with support from Phil and other musicians. Phil also discusses Bon Jovi's upcoming Madison Square Garden residency, Jon Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, and the possibility of deep cuts being included in the setlist. After that, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett addresses recent headlines about the band's postponed 40th anniversary tour. He reveals he's had a positive conversation with Bret Michaels, clearing up misunderstandings about tour negotiations, and confirms plans are now focused on 2027 instead. Rockett also discusses his side project Rockett Mafia's upcoming summer tour celebrating Poison's debut album 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' in its entirety, his forthcoming memoir 'Ghost Notes,' and reflects on recording Poison's breakthrough debut album 40 years ago. Finally, Tony Franklin joins Eddie to share heartfelt memories of his longtime friend and Blue Murder bandmate John Sykes, who passed away just over a year ago. Franklin reveals details about their last meeting four months before Sykes' death, discusses the guitarist's battle with illness, and reflects on their musical chemistry that produced the legendary Blue Murder albums. 

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Dave Mustaine returns to celebrate Megadeth's latest album reaching #1 on the charts - a rare achievement for a pure metal record. He shares the emotional moment he learned about the milestone and details the extensive marketing campaign behind the release. Despite this success, Mustaine candidly discusses the physical limitations affecting his playing ability, particularly issues with his hands that make this Megadeth's final studio album. He offers insights into standout tracks like 'Tipping Point,' 'Hey, God,' and his cover of Metallica's 'Ride The Lightning,' which he co-wrote. The conversation turns to the physical toll that decades of metal performance has taken on the 'Big Four' bands, with Mustaine suggesting a potential final Big Four show with rotating slots for Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer beneath headliners Metallica. Also on the podcast, Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his solo album 'Weapons of Beauty', a departure from his rock band's sound featuring acoustically-driven, personal ballads. Jay reveals his unconventional creative process, spending three months in an underground desert bunker to focus on songwriting. He shares insights about the album's lead single 'Caroline', his experience acting in the Bruce Springsteen film 'Deliver Me from Nowhere', and reflects on Rival Sons' performance at Black Sabbath's farewell show. 

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Styx' Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, and Terry Gowan join Eddie Trunk to discuss their Vegas residency at the Venetian where they're performing the Pieces of Eight album in its entirety. The conversation ranges from their health routines and supplements (with a focus on the mushroom 'lion's mane'), to the creation of their new album 'Circling From Above,' and their upcoming Rockin in Paradise event in Miramar Beach. They also share candid thoughts about AI's impact on music creation, memorable touring experiences with bands like Deep Purple, and how they maintain their vocal harmonies without using backing tracks.

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Derek Shulman joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his new memoir 'Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights.' The conversation explores Shulman's unique career path from performing with progressive rock band Gentle Giant to becoming a powerful music executive who signed and developed some of rock's biggest acts. Shulman shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about working with Bon Jovi, Pantera, AC/DC, Kingdom Come, and Dan Reed Network. He reveals how his experience as a musician gave him a unique perspective when working with artists and discusses the tension between artistic passion and business demands in the music industry. After that, Dizzy Reed joins Eddie to discuss his latest solo album 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', his second release following 2018's 'Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy'. Reed shares insights into his songwriting process, musical influences including Deep Purple's Jon Lord, and collaborations with various musicians on the record. He reflects on his journey from playing keyboards at age 10 to joining Guns N' Roses, recent GNR tours across South America, and memorable performances to massive crowds. 

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Bassist Tom Petersson joins Eddie Trunk to discuss Cheap Trick's latest album 'All Washed Up' and their enduring passion for creating new music after more than four decades together. Tom reveals how the band develops song ideas, their unique approach to setlists, and why they continue recording when many of their contemporaries have stopped. He also shares details about their emotional return to Japan's Budokan, where they recorded their breakthrough live album in the 1970s. After that, legendary drummer Matt Sorum joins Eddie to share details about his March 2nd 'Sound and Vision' benefit concert in Palm Springs honoring rock icons Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler. The star-studded lineup includes Corey Taylor, Lizzie Hale, Steve Stevens, and Glenn Hughes performing to support Adopt the Arts, Matt's charity providing music education in public schools. Matt also reflects on his storied career with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and his current work with Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund, while discussing his role organizing all-star performances with Kings of Chaos and his thoughts on the future of rock music.
 

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This loaded episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast starts with Stryper frontman Michael Sweet joining Eddie Trunk to discuss his recent thyroid cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery. Sweet talks about Stryper's first-ever Christmas album 'The Greatest Gift of All,' featuring five traditional songs and five originals and also reveals details about the band's upcoming 18th studio album, a solo project with a vintage sound, and the long-awaited Stryper documentary. Then, it's Tesla frontman Jeff Keith and Steelheart vocalist Miljenko 'Millie' Matijevic joining Eddie to premiere their new collaboration covering Foghat's version of 'I Just Want to Make Love to You.' The pair share how their friendship blossomed on the Monsters of Rock Cruise five years ago over champagne and cigars, leading to this spontaneous project. After that, legendary drummer Josh Freese joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his latest creative project 'Just a Minute, Volume Two,' an album featuring 25 songs that each last only 60 seconds. Freese explains how the concept began during the pandemic as a fun creative outlet with no commercial intentions before Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam encouraged him to release it. The conversation reveals Freese's impressive career spanning punk, rock, and pop - from playing with Nine Inch Nails and Guns N' Roses to Weezer and Avril Lavigne. 

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Chris Jericho joins Eddie Trunk to talk about his Kiss tribute band Kuarantine, which specializes in non-makeup era Kiss songs. He shares how the band started during COVID lockdown and has since gained popularity, even landing a spot opening for Kiss at their Vegas event. Jericho discusses their latest single 'Unholy,' explains the band's approach to performing Kiss songs, and reveals upcoming East Coast tour dates. He also touches on his other projects including Fozzy's latest releases and his wrestling career. After that, Bruce Kulick joins Eddie Trunk to reflect on his 12-year tenure with Kiss during their non-makeup era. He shares insights about his recent performance at the Kiss Landlocked event in Las Vegas, where he played deep cuts from his era that rarely get performed. Bruce also discusses attending the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony where Kiss was recognized, and offers his thoughts on the tribute to Ace Frehley. 

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Dave Mustaine opens up about Megadeth's self-titled final album and the health issues affecting his hands and back that influenced his decision to wind down the band. He shares insights on recording with guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari for the first time, his choice to cover Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning,' and the upcoming tour with Iron Maiden. Mustaine also discusses the band's documentary 'Megadeth: Behind the Mask' premiering in theaters, his relationship with former bandmates, and his successful ventures into wine and beer. Also on the podcast, The Warning, a rock trio of sisters from Monterrey, Mexico, joins Eddie Trunk to discuss their remarkable journey from playing the Rock Band video game as children to selling out venues across the world. Danny, Paulina, and Alejandra share how they naturally fell into their roles as guitarist/vocalist, drummer, and bassist, and how their parents' love of music shaped their path. They discuss the challenges of being young women in rock, their special sibling bond, and the passionate Mexican rock scene. The sisters reveal how they caught the attention of Lava/Republic Records during the pandemic after eight years as an independent band, and hint at exciting plans including new music and upcoming tours in South America and the UK.

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Nikki Sixx joins Eddie Trunk to discuss Motley Crue's Carnival of Sins summer tour featuring Tesla and Extreme. Sixx reveals how they selected supporting acts, emphasizing the importance of bands with strong song catalogs. He shares details about potential production elements, reflecting on the original Carnival of Sins tour from 20 years ago and hinting at new technology enhancements. Sixx also praises Vince Neil's perseverance through recent health challenges, discusses the Theater of Pain box set, and mentions his upcoming fifth book and animation project with Lion King director Rob Minkoff. Plus, rising rock star YUNGBLUD joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his breakthrough performance of 'Changes' at Ozzy Osbourne's Back to the Beginning concert that catapulted him into the spotlight. He shares stories about growing up in his family's guitar shop, his musical influences, and his recent collaborations with rock legends Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. YUNGBLUD also talks about his Grammy-nominated album 'Idols,' his commitment to bringing authentic rock music to younger audiences, and his experience performing with an all-star lineup including Eddie Vedder, Bruno Mars, and Slash at a recent private show in New York. 

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Eddie Trunk speaks with Gil Moore, Rik Emmett, and Mike Levine about Triumph's unexpected return to touring in 2026. The band reveals how they'll blend their original lineup with supporting musicians Phil X, Todd Kerns, and Brent Fitz to create what Gil calls a 'six-piece power trio.' They discuss the challenges of returning to the road in their 70s, their plans for an immersive theatrical experience, and the possibility of recording new music. The tour, running from April to June 2026, will feature Canadian and US dates, with the band members expressing both excitement and realistic expectations about performing their classic hits for fans again.
 

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