TM 987 Steve Brown - Producer, Musician known for Trixter

Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston) joins Mark Strigl for a deep dive into the 50th anniversary of Boston’s groundbreaking debut album.Barry shares stories from his time in the band, including working with Brad Delp and Tom Scholz, the early days of forming Boston, and why the group stepped away from making music for a period of time. He also talks about touring with Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, a wild night watching The Exorcist with Ozzy Osbourne, and what he’s up to now.Plus, don’t miss details on Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room and their upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival on May 2 in Columbia, Maryland.Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl interviews Trixter guitarist/singer, producer, and songwriter Steve Brown for an in-depth conversation.Steve discusses Trixter’s upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland this May, along with his recent production work with Angel and Femme Fatale. He also shares stories about his longtime friendship with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, memories of Eddie Van Halen, and his thoughts on Bon Jovi and the legacy of the New Jersey rock sound.The interview also dives into Steve’s new Bon Jovi tribute band, Always Jovi, and the upcoming tour dates for the group.This interview was recorded on March 16, 2026.Always Jovi 2026 Tour Dates:⚡️ Sat 4/18 – BMI Event CenterVersailles, OH⚡️ Sat 5/9 – Dr. Pepper Park AmphitheaterRoanoke, VA⚡️ Fri 5/22 – Turning Stone CasinoVerona, NY⚡️ Fri 6/5 – Devon AmphitheaterDecatur, IL⚡️ Sat 6/6 – Sorg Opera HouseMiddletown, OH⚡️ Sat 6/27 – Hampton Beach Casino BallroomHampton Beach, NHFor tickets and VIP packages:www.Alwaysjovitribute.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl interviews Beau Brent from the band FerreTT. He is the organizer of the upcoming New York City Glam Metal Fest. June 27th in Brooklyn. Get tickets here: https://kydlabs.com/e/EV3ea58146-dc50-4bcc-ac65-27175b8aa130Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl and Victor Ruiz take a trip back 35 years ago to talk about albums that came out that year.Find another episode of Mark and Victor talking about what a potential return of Ozzfest might be like on Patreon.com/talkingmetalSupport the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Metal – Jeremy Wagner InterviewOn this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl sits down with author and extreme death metal musician Jeremy Wagner.Jeremy discusses his new novel Wretch, diving into his writing process and how storytelling compares to crafting extreme metal. The conversation also touches on his connection with Guns N’ Roses insider Del James, and his work with Broken Hope and Earthburner.They also explore what it means to be an original death metal musician, Jeremy’s metal upbringing, the influence ofMetallica, and much more.Support Talking Metal by joining the Patreon team: patreon.com/talkingmetalMark is also now offering Talking Metal T-shirts. To purchase, email: [email protected] SKY PUBLISHINGJEREMY WAGNER - OFFICIAL WEBSITEBROKEN HOPE - OFFICIALSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.Legendary drummer Will Hunt joins me for an in-depth conversation.. The music before the interview is Evanescence and the closing song of the episode is Killington PitWe dive into his new band Killington Pit, the recent heartbreaking loss of his father in a motorcycle accident, and the personal strength it takes to keep moving forward. Will opens up about how he came into the fold with Evanescence, and shares stories from his time in Dark New Day alongside brothers Clint Lowery and Corey Lowery.We also talk about his history with Stuck Mojo, touring with Vince Neil, jamming with Korn, and his connection to Troy McLawhorn. Will shares powerful insight into performing with Zakk Wylde during Zakk’s first show sober, his time in Black Label Society, plus stories involving Slaughter, Sully Erna, and Tommy Lee.We discuss his current status with Godsmack, and wrap things up with an update on the upcoming and newly developing music from Evanescence that he’s working on right now.Will Hunt’s résumé is absolutely insane — and in this interview, we only scratch the surface.If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, this one’s for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl sits down with longtime Guns N’ Roses insider, tour manager, writer, journalist, and lifelong rock fan Del James for a wide-ranging conversation.We dive deep into Del’s brand-new graphic novel Consensual Violence, available here:https://a.co/d/08ZqCKHxAlong the way, Del shares stories and insights on:His love of professional wrestlingHis work with RIP MagazineInterviewing Alice CooperHis book Language of FearMeeting and working with Guns N’ RosesThe stories behind the iconic GN’R music videos he wroteOzzy Osbourne and Back to the BeginningAxl Rose meeting OzzyWes ArkeenAttending Back to the BeginningReconnecting with SlashAnd much moreSupport the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl interviews Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton in this in-depth conversation recorded in January 2026.Michael talks about everything from his love of the Seattle Seahawks to the musical direction of new Queensrÿche music, currently being recorded with producer Zeuss and guitarist Mike Stone. The interview also covers plans for more Whip solo music, the 40th anniversary of Rage for Order, memories of touring with Ozzy Osbourne, and the band’s performance at this year’s M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland — plus much more.A must-watch for Queensrÿche fans and hard rock/metal fans alike.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl talks about and plays music.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.Slaughter song cleared by Lickd.🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.coLive Like There's No Tomorrow by Slaughter, https://t.lickd.co/l/pQ9K5nGrDRbLicense2c9762ea1f6046308d9f83f04f1ef5a1(pQ9K5nGrDRb)SongLive Like There's No Tomorrow by SlaughterISRCUSAJE0500592ChannelMark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Strigl and Vice or Ruiz talk about and listen to music from 2025.Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year.Spiritbox music cleared by Lickd.🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.coPerfect Soul by Spiritbox, https://t.lickd.co/l/GdxY3JPzDzLLicense543c7c89e6004e4ab29cb7683d55912b(GdxY3JPzDzL)SongPerfect Soul by SpiritboxISRCQMRSZ2402022ChannelMark Strigl  (UCTHrdpZqmCau6HV74S7BzYw)Paid$19.2 based on 0-50K views per videoon 03 January 2026Calculated Average Video Views0-50K views per videoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.