Ep 842 : Del James - Song Writer, Author and Rock n Roller

Today the incredible Geoff Tate returns to the show for a deep dive into his new album Operation Mindcrime III. This man has been killing it since the very first Queensrÿche Ep in 1982. Geoff's new single POWER will be out this week. Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! Check out my Patreon for over 180 bonus episodes https://www.deandelray.com/patreon My tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates My new Stand Up Special can be watched here on Youtube    • Dean Delray: 5836 - Full Comedy Special   

Today on Let There Be Talk my good friend Chuck Billy of Testament returns to the show. We dive into the band's crushing new album Para Bellum and the upcoming "Thrash of the Titans" tour with thrash legends Overkill and Destruction. Chuck and I talk about life on the road, the evolution of Testament after almost 4 decades of metal, and what keeps the thrash fire burning. Catch Testament out on Tour starting March 14th in Portland Oregon. See me this weekend in Houston Texas at the Punch Line Mar 13/14 Tickets available here https://www.punchlinehtx.com/artist/K8vZ917CDF7/dean-delray-events  Watch my stand up special 5836 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Join My Patreon for over 185 bonus episodes of LTBT - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   Have a great week and thank you for always tuining in. DDR

For the price of one coffee you can unlock over 189 Let There Be Talk Bonus episodes. By joining you really help support the Podcast. Today I dive into - Outrages Concert Ticket prices, Van Halen US Festival rehearsals, The Revenant on Imax and Newer Bands that are just blowing my mind. Hope you guys have a fantastic weekend. Thank you for being you. DDR

Today on Let There Be Talk I've got a true guitar God in the house — one of the most technically insane, melodic, and joyful players to ever plug into a Marshall… the one and only Paul Gilbert. You first felt the shred attack with Racer X, where the speed was blistering and the musicianship was on another planet. Then came the arena-sized hooks and monster riffs with Mr. Big — yes, the band that gave the world "To Be With You," but also some of the fiercest guitar playing of the late '80s and '90s. Now Paul is back with a brand-new solo record, WROC — and as always, he's pushing himself, chasing tone, melody, and that endless curiosity that's kept him evolving for decades. We dive deep into: The making of WROC His practice philosophy and how he stays inspired Life in Mr. Big and Racer X Paul's not just a shred legend — he's one of the most positive, dedicated lifers in rock 'n' roll. Turn it up. This is Let There Be Talk.  Thank You  DDR   My tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Join My Patreon here - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Watch my new Stand Up Comedy Special for free - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 

Today the great Frank Bello of Anthrax stops by the show to talk all about his career on the Bass guitar with Anthrax. Frank recently won a Grammy for the live performance of Changes performed by Yungblud at the "Back To The Beginning" mega concert event for the final Black Sabbath show ever. Anthrax is currently on a 2026 Canadian tour with Megadeth and Exodus, performing in cities like Victoria, Vancouver, and Edmonton throughout February. Following the Canadian Tour, Anthrax and Megadeth will join Iron Maiden for their "Run For Your Lives" North American tour, including stops in LA and Boston.  Join my Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/c/DeanDelray Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com  

Join my Patreon for less than one cup of coffee a month and enjoy over a 188 bonus episodes. Today I Dive into a celebration of Robert Duvall and Bon Scott, DMV nightmares and the great Spilt Milk album by Jellyfish Enjoy https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  DDR

Today Randy Blythe lead singer and lyricist of Lamb Of God stops by the show to dive deep into, Touring, Songwriting and their new album "Into Oblivion" which will be  out March 13th 2026. Randy and I also discuss Singing Techniques, Stand Up Comedy, Spoken Word and life in 2026.   Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on YouTube for over 850 episodes of Let There Be Talk. Thanks for tuning in every week. DDR See my Stand Up Comedy Special 5836 onYoutube right now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  All my tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates    Join the Patreon and get over 180 bonus episodes - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon   

Today my friend Josh Homme returns to the show to talk about the incredible Alive In The Catacombs tour, our love of Bon Scott and AC/DC and All things ART. If you have not seen the Catacombs performance its available now on YouTube and also on a new episode of Austin City Limits. Thanks for Tuning in. DDR Check out my Stand Up Special 5836 on YouTube today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 Subscribe to my Patreon - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  Tour Dates for all my Stand Up Comedy Shows - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates   

Today I sit down with my incredible friend Del James. Del is a man of many hats in the art world - Song Writer, Tour Manager and now a graphic Novelist. He has just released a brand new Graphic Novel called Consensual Violence that is available on Amazon. This man loves Rock n Roll, Wrestling and Horror Films and we dive into all of it. Tune in and enjoy my friends. thank you  DDR Follow Del on Instagram @deljamesgang  My tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  My Stand Up Special is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0  Join My Patreon here - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

Kii Arens (American pop-artist, graphic designer, photographer, director, and musician) — widely recognized for his iconic rock-and-roll-inspired posters and visual work for artists from Dolly Parton to Radiohead and Lady Gaga — has returned as a guest on Let There Be Talk. Kii is a good friend of mine and an incredible Artist who by the way happens to be the man behind the art for the last 2 Bon Scott Bash Poster's. Tune in and enjoy this amazing episode. THANK YOU DDR My Comedy Special can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 Tour Dates - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Join The Patreon and support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray!