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We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Drew Cagle Returns To Talk Bad AttitudeDrew Cagle is back on the show to talk about his latest release with his band The Reputation called Bad Attitude, and it's a tremendous chat as he and WTM host Morten go song by song and break down each and every track on the album from conception to finished product. Great stuff, so check it out!2025-04-2549 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Jizzy Pearl - Punk Rock FiestaLove/Hate & Quiet Riot singer Jizzy Pearl returns for a live interview has a new album called Punk Rock Fiesta and chats with WTM host Brett Monro talking about all the latest goings on in his life and career. Check it out!2025-04-2443 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Loren Molinare Talks SlamdinistasA veteran guitarist for Slamdinistas, The DoGs, The Cruzados and Little Caesar amongst others, Loren Molinare is the latest guest on the We Talk Music podcast. As a man there when Van Halen first broke out, to the oncoming wave of Punk rock, and witness to so much more history, there's a ton to talk about. That includes the latest from Slamdinistas titled Wild & Reckless, a fantastic album worthy of your attention, so check this interview out.2025-04-1259 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Phil XAs the guitarist for Bon Jovi, Phil X brings all the classic licks from your favourite songs. With his solo band Phil X & The Drills he brings a punchy, rock infused groove with their new album POW! Right in the Kisser. And as a guest here of the We Talk Music podcast he brings energy and humor while telling us all about his life and music, so check it out.2025-04-1239 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Music and More With Russ BallardFor so many people the music of Singer/Songwriter Russ Ballard is a soundtrack to their lives. As the author of such hit songs as "New York Groove", "You Can Do Magic", "Since You Been Gone", "I Surrender", "Liar", "Winning", "I Know There's Something Going On", "Can't Shake Loose", "So You Win Again" and "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", the odds are you've been listening to his terrific tunes performed either by him or by one of the many artists who've covered these songs over the years such as Kiss, Ace Frehley, Three Dog Night, Hot Chocolate...2025-04-0342 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Sylvia TysonLegendary Singer/Songwriter Sylvia Tyson is on the latest episode of We Talk Music to discuss her fantastic final solo studio album At The End Of The Day. From her days with Ian Tyson as Ian & Sylvia, to her solo years, career as an author and her time in the all female super group Quartette, this is a woman with a long list of incredible accomplishments equal to her fantastic talent. Join us for this interview with her as we discuss her iconic life well lived.2025-04-0126 min
We Talk MusicWTPodcasts Special - Comedian Jeremy Hotz Is HilariousIt aint' music, but it sure is funny! Comedian Jeremy Hotz is on the show, and it's guaranteed to make you laugh. One of the funniest men on planet earth, Jeremy Hotz represents a change of pace from what we usually give you, but it's worth it as we discuss the creative process of creating a comedy set and have more than a few chuckles along the way. Check it out!2025-03-1825 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Travis Neal of FraxuresWith a combination of great, extremely heavy melodic metal and absolute perseverance through personal obstacles the story of the Fraxures and their lead singer Travis Neal needs to be heard. Check out this great interview and discover a terrific band that deserves as large an audience as their considerable talent allows. Check out the interview and the Fraxures new single Blackheart Serenade!2025-03-1849 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - A Chat With Danny Vaughn of TykettoOur friend Danny Vaughn is finally back again after a way too long absence from the We Talk Music podcast and it's a great discussion with him as always. Danny has a whole heck of a lot on the go. His band Tyketto has a new album due out towards the end of the year, and he's also working on a new solo project. This, plus he's doing music for media such as TV and movies. We talk with him about all of this, the creative process, doing concerts for people at their homes and much more...2025-02-131h 10
We Talk MusicWTMusic - The Growth of Wings of SteelOne of the best young heavy metal bands out there is Wings of Steel, who we originally talked to in Sept of 2023. Made up of guitarist Parker Halub and vocalist Leo Unnermark, it's amazing to hear the bands progression musically in their new album Live in France, as well as their continued maturity and understanding of the industry they're in. It makes for a fascinating conversation, so check it out!2025-02-1258 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - J.J. Garcia from KatfishJ.J. Garcia has worn many hats in the music industry, but his passion is drums and the benefiter of that experience and passion is the group Katfish, who has done a extremely cool southern rock version of the Gnarls Barkley classic Crazy, known as I've Always Been Crazy in their version, that you absolutely have to check out!2025-01-3036 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Symphony NorthSymphony North's own website sums it up what they do better than we can, "Symphony North is a symphonic rock/metal band that produces Christmas music in the tradition of Trans-Siberian Orchestra."Led by the band's mastermind singer Peter Orullian, it's a collection of amazing musicians telling a passionate tale in their first album The Bell Ringer, and they have many more plans for future products including tours, new music and books (Peter is a published author himself).Check it out and enjoy and share the episode wherever you can!2025-01-291h 05
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Robin McAuley SoulboundRobin McAuley has a new album titled Soulbound, which opened up the opportunity to have him back on the We Talk Music podcast to talk all about it.A frequent show guest with a long and storied career gets into the filming of his fantastic "Till I Die" music video, his need to tie stories into his music, what's going on with the new upcoming music from his supergroup Black Swan, and how the LA fires have affected him and those around him.It's fascinating and great stuff, so check it out!2025-01-2846 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Ron Keel On Family, Friends, Art & Steeler!Ron Keel is back again to talk new Steeler music, the documentary on the band, his upcoming Tales from the Strip comic book featuring the Metal Cowboy from publisher Metal Nerds Inc and much more on family, friends and art. It's a great listen, so check it out!2025-01-2456 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Rob Robbins - Dr. DirtyRob Robbins is on to We Talk Music to share the compelling story of Dr. Dirty and their late singer Rhett Forrester. They are a band that could have made it, should have made it, and likely would have made it if things had played out differently. But now The Complete Dr. Dirty Sessions of are available for you to check out and see why this early 90's band had it all.2025-01-2156 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Ron "Bumblefoot" ThalBumblefoot is on to talk Bumblefoot Returns! It's an incredible interview with the loquacious, musician on his new instrumental album as he discusses his cat Simon, how he named each and every song, upcoming plans and much more. It's nearly 60 minutes with Bumblefoot, and a great time with the former Guns N' Roses guitarist, check it out!2025-01-181h 04
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Matt StarrMatt Starr is an American Drummer with an almost unparalleled work ethic and tremendous knowledge of the music industry. He's used these traits to get gigs with such luminaries in the entertainment industry as Robin McAuley, Reb Beach,-and Jeff Pilson in the supergroup Black Swan, the iconic Ace Frehley, Joe Lynn Turner and Mr. Big. Now Matt Starr has a new project out called Electric Temple, and joins the We Talk Music podcast to tell you all about it as well as how to book him to perform on your very own musical project. It's great...2025-01-1437 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Marc Storace on CrossfireAfter the excellent debut album of his solo band Storace in 2021 with Live & Let Live singer Marc Storace and his mates are back with a new album called Crossfire that's sure to please his legion of fans from his days as the vocalist of the legendary Swiss band Krokus. Join him and We Talk Music hosts Brett & Morten to discuss the album's musical direction, his singing style and voice, Krokus's legacy and much more. Check it out!2025-01-1341 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Steve Strongman on Struck DownSteve Strongman is an award winning Canadian blues guitarist. In his latest project he worked with Kim Wilson and his legendary band the Fabulous Thunderbirds writing and producing on the Grammy nominated album Struck Down.This We Talk Music interview features great stories about the creation of the album, the legendary guests on it and lots of talk about the art of music and songwriting. It's tremendous stuff, so download or stream and give it a go!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II3Gcxsgxbg2025-01-1043 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Blond Viper talks Represent.There's fascinating story behind Blond Viper.Forming out of the ashes of the Covid-19 pandemic when Todd Magnuson and Terri Lawrenz were the hosts of the national TV show Nature Adventures With Terri and Todd but found themselves unable to continue that project due to the state of the world. The duo now had the time and passion to form something new, and so Blond Viper was born, bringing a classic rock sound to life that harkens back to your favorites of the past. It's a fun interview so check it out!2025-01-0954 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Chris ImpellitteriDo you want to be amazed? Shocked? Blown away? then you need to see guitar legend Chris Impellitteri, one of the fastest players on the planet, and the new Impellitteri's album, War Machine. Chris joins We Talk Music to tell you all about it, so check it out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VUoqB6q1bY2025-01-0735 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Dirty Fun with Nasty Ronnie from Nasty SavageIt's time to get Nasty with Nasty Ronnie from Nasty Savage. The man is extremely proud of his band's legacy, as he rightfully should be, as their influence is heard in many of the heavy metal acts that followed them. And he's also equally proud of the new album Jeopardy Room, as it's the band's first in 20 years, and kicks some serious tush. Check it out!2024-11-0144 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Rock & Wrestling With Cleanbreak's James Durbin Like music? We got you covered as we talk to vocalist and former American Idol contestant James Durbin about the his stellar work on the new Cleanbreak album We Are The Fire. Like wrestling? Well, we have you covered there too as James and We Talk Music co-host Morten are both big fans of that, and share Chris Jericho and Iron Sheik stories among others,This is great fun, so check it out!2024-10-3141 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Casandra Carson from Casandra's CrossingHow good a singer is Casandra Carson? Well, she's good enough to get the attention of guitar god George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mob fame, so she must be damned good. If you have any doubt, check out their collaboration Cassandra's Crossing and the fantastic debut album Garden Of Earthly Delights... after listening to the interview of course!2024-10-3037 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - James Christian of House of LordsThere's not many musical artists that have earned the respect of We Talk Music hosts Brett & Morten more than House of Lords singer James Christian. Blessed with a powerful voice and natural work ethic, his band has released excellent album after excellent album over the years, most recently with the recently released Full Tilt Overdrive. Do yourself a favor, and take the time to listen to this interview and the new album, it's as good as it gets.2024-10-3050 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Aixa from Go Betty GoGo Betty Go is a well respected all girl pop punk band from Los Angeles that has a devoted following cultivated over more than twenty years by just making darned good music. Through personal struggles and a changing industry theirs is a story of family and perseverance you need to hear about, so check out this interview with drummer Aixa to feel the cool, and check out the new album Black & Blue.2024-10-2245 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Chris Kinnon from Lions in the StreetHailing originally from Vancouver, Canada before relocating to California, Lions in the Street has had one of the most fascinating journeys of any musical group in the world over the years, truly earning themselves the moniker Rock n' Roll survivors. Their story deserves to be heard, and there's no better way to learn about that incredible history than listening to the We Talk Music interview with vocalist Chris Kinnon on what happened previously and what the future holds with the highly anticipated release of their new album Moving Along. Check it out!2024-10-1852 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Michael Sweet of Stryper Returns To The ShowStryper has had a long and successful career and are celebrating this career by releasing a new album that ranks among their very best in When We Were Kings as well as launching an amazing 40th anniversary tour that's a look at the band's past, present and future. Join this latest episode of We Talk Music with Brett and Morten to get all the details from singer/guitarist Michael Sweet on those and other topics. It's fantastic fun so check it out!2024-10-1734 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Good Times With Bad MaryBad Mary describes themselves as "HIGH-ENERGY, danceable punk that's fast, loud, and FUN.". So it's no surprise that this interview with vocalist Amanda Mac and the band's bassist as well as her husband Mike Staub is a HIGH-ENERGY, danceable interview that's fast, loud, and FUN... Okay, maybe not danceable, but it's all the rest, so check it out!2024-10-1155 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad FameWhen you go on the website for former Grand Funk Railroad singer/guitarist Mark Farner and click the about button you are hit with some mind blowing facts about the legend.14 TOP 40 HITS5 TOP 10 HITS2 NUMBER ONES30 MILLION RECORDS SOLD16 GOLD & PLATINUM RECORDSImpressive stats for an impressive man and an impressive interview about his upcoming album Closer To My Home. Check it out!2024-10-101h 06
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Tommy DenanderDo you wonder about the science, skill and art of song writing? Then this interview with the fantastic Swedish guitarist Tommy Denander by We Talk Music host Brett Monro on the new Radioactive album titled Reset is for you. Check it out!2024-10-031h 01
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Mike Tramp Talks Songs of White Lion Vol. IIMike Tramp is back on the We Talk Music podcast for the third time, and just like the first two chats with him, this interview is fantastic as Mike is a thoughtful, honest guy who you can trust to give a direct answer to any question. His latest album is Songs of White Lion Vol. II, and it contains more great tracks from his venerable 80's band with legendary guitarist Vito Bratta. We talk in depth about the new CD and so much more, so check it out!2024-10-0255 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Former AC/DC Drummer Chris SladeTimescape is the new album by former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade and his band The Chris Slade Timeline, and as the name implies this two disc set has both a look back at the music from his long and storied career as well as a look forward with 9 new songs as well, making it a perfect time to have him join We Talk Music for an interview talking about both his past, present and future. Check it out!2024-10-011h 05
We Talk MusicWTMusic - The Excellence of X-RaidedOn very rare occasions when conducting a podcast interview you can tell as a host that the joy you're getting talking to a particular artist will be felt and equaled by the listening audience. This interview with hip hop superstar X-Raided is one of those rare occasions.A fascinating man who neither hides from his past, nor is held prisoner by it, most individuals would be bitter at the unfair justice system which took so many years away from them, but X-Raided is beyond that, finding joy and gratitude in where he is today, And today, he...2024-09-291h 12
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Ross Valory of Journey FameRoss Valory is best known for his stint from 1973 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 2020 as the bassist for the famed band Journey, who's impact on music and pop culture is almost immeasurable. As a member of the band he is a member of the Rock n' Roll HOF.But he is much more than that, as evidenced by his new album All of the Above, which defies expectations by bringing a wide and varied musical style to the table. Check out the interview to learn about it and much more about the man.https://www...2024-09-1249 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Drew CagleWe love talking to young, upcoming talent on We Talk Music, and not many artists have ever fit that description better than singer Drew Cagle. of Drew Cagle & The Reputation. Check out the interview to learn all about the confident front man of the baddest band on the planet and the new single All Figured Out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfdJLnG32Qk2024-09-1147 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Legendary Yes singer, Jon Anderson.It's out and available now, a great new album from the iconic voice of Yes, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks have dropped True.In celebration we publish our fantastic We Talk Music interview with the legend where he tells us about True and talks about his history. Terrific stuff so check it out!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFYZcHIqrCE2024-09-1025 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Tony Cardenas-MontanaTony Cardenas-Montana of Shadow and the Thrill is on the latest episode of We Talk Music and brings many great stories about his current projects and past bands like Great White. A great listen so give a whirl!Note - This episode was recorded before the passing of Great White singer Jack Russel. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1xSKnAsyEAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgtOTT4A4DY2024-08-2953 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - The Stellar Career of Midge UreMidge Ure is on the We Talk Music and it's a great interview. We talk with him in depth about his tour plans, artistic process, and history in the music industry. Ut's great stuff so check it out.2024-08-2742 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Pat TraversAn argument can be made that Pat Travers Is the greatest guitarist to ever hail from Canada, so when he became available to talk to regarding the new Cactus album his friend Carmine Appice put together that he played on called Temple of Blues We Talk Music jumped at a chance for a chat. Enjoy!2024-08-1535 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Carmine Appice of CactusCarmine Appice has had a massive influence on the music industry, and one of the ways he's made that influence is with his hard rock band Cactus. Originally formed in 1969, many of the best in the rock business were Cactus fans, so getting people like Joe Bonamassa, Pat Travers, Warren Haynes, Vernon Reid, Ted Nugent and others to join him on a new album for the group was a natural, and led to Temple of Blues, available to purchase now!2024-08-1450 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Ron Keel KEELWORLDYou could make a serious argument that Ron Keel has taken the mantle of hardest working man in show business from the late, great James Brown. The Metal Cowboy is an active touring singer for the Ron Keel Band, a show host for KRFK Radio, and runs his own record label in RFK Media. In addition he's somehow managed to find time to record a new album called Keelworld, which is available for pre order now. Give the show a listen and find out what's going on in Ron Keel's world and make sure to check out Ron's Patreon...2024-08-0353 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - Rizz & the Believerz Are RemarkableWithout a doubt there's no act in music that compares to Rizz and the Believerz. It's that combination of uniqueness and talent that's attracted drummer Troy Luccketta of Tesla fame to join the band, and his and Rizz's belief is apparent in this interview with the two men. Check it out and you'll be Believerz too!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsATU7e_dYEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXjnX9RhWqohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUobNse1RQI2024-07-1652 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic - The Fast Fingers of Marcus NandMarcus Nand is a magnificent guitarist who has mastered numerous styles. His upcoming album The Traveler is his first solo album of all original music, Guest appearances on the album include Mike Tramp, Carmine Rojas, Steve Stevens and more! Check out the interview and check out the album, available August 2nd, 2024.2024-07-111h 01
We Talk MusicWTMusic - The Amazing Journey of Jon MuqThe amazing journey of Jon Muq from playing on the streets of Uganda to carnival cruise musician to his current status as an Easy Eye Sound recording artist is both wonderfully inspirational and entertaining. In this interview with the We Talk Music podcast we go deep into that story, the culture shock he experienced and how all his experiences shaped him and his current album Flying Away. It's great stuff so check it out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TnlLPpWKJ4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kFhOT1MkzMhttps://www...2024-07-0952 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Marc Ferrari of Cold SweatMarc Ferrari is a true renaissance man. An Emmy-Award-winning film/TV composer and producer, a children's book author, and of course the guitarist for Keel and his own band Cold Sweat, there's no lack of things to talk about with this terrific guest. Check it out and check out the latest Cold Sweat album Unburied Alive.2024-07-0441 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - D.A.D. Vocalist Jesper Binzer Jesper Binzer of D.A.D. is the latest guest to visit us on the We Talk Music podcast for a great chat. Topics covered include:The recent compilation Forty Love: Greatest HitsHow they decided what songs made the cut and what songs didn'tBeing the national rock band of DenmarkThe new singles The Ghost / 1st, 2nd & 3rd dropping and upcoming album plansThe influence the Ramones had on themGetting a shout-out from the legendary band MetallicaRevisiting old songs in an acoustic settingThe difficulties they had in breaking into the American marketThe state of hard rock and the radio in...2024-07-021h 01
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Live on Location with Damna of ElvenkingDamna of Elvenking live at the Palace Theatre in Calgary2024-06-2723 min
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Bjorn EnglenThe tremendous rock n' roll music by the band Soul Sign has their fans excited for the upcoming album Desert Fire, and if the singles Clean Soil and their amazing version of the Cream classic White Room are any indication they're going to add many more fans before it's all said and done.On this episode of We Talk Music Soul Sign's fantastic bassist Bjorn Englen talks about everything going on with the group, the music, and his instrument. Check it out!2024-06-251h 02
We Talk MusicWTMusic Interview - Shameless Bassist Alexx MichaelAlexx Michael of the German hard rock band Shameless is the latest guest to join the We Talk Music podcast. His band has worked in the past with members of KISS, Warrant, Guns N Roses, LA Guns, WASP, Motley Crue, The Runaways & Stryper, and he has great stories and philosophies on creating music. Check it out!2024-06-181h 10
We Talk MusicWTMusic: A Lot of Rock Left in Rickey MedlockeThe Rickey Medlocke Band has a new single out called Never Run Out Of Road. The song title is appropriate as it shows Rickey's attitude towards music and life.
With a long, successful history in the business both with Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rickey is a true Southern Rock legend with great stories to tell and thoughts on just about every subject you can imagine.
Proceeds from the Rickey Medlocke Band's single Never Run Out Of Road go to Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Movement
This interview is as compelling as you can possibly imagine, so download or stream now to h...2024-06-0432 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: An Uncanny Interview With Blaze BayleySometimes you wonder if you'll have a good interview, and sometimes you hope you'll have a good interview, but when you have Blaze Bayley on the We Talk Music podcast, well we know we'll have a great interview.
That's because Blaze Bayley brings the same kind of energy to an interview as he does with his music, an infectious energy that's undeniable. Blaze, who had a serious heart attack just after recording his latest album Circle of Stone, talks about the surreal connections the album has with his near death experience, playing live for the first time after the scare...2024-05-031h 12We Talk MusicWTMusic: A Banger Interview With Billy SchlumpWelcome to We Talk Music host Brett Monro's interview with talented guitarist Billy Schlump! The Minnesota based musician has a lot going on and has a fun, light hearted chat telling you all about it. Be it talking about his group A Rising Force, touring with singer David Reece, or talking about his full time teaching job at Rogers School of Music where you can learn guitar, bass or ukulele from him, Billy Schlump is an engaging fellow you'll be charmed by. Check it out!
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For...2024-04-2139 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Beers on the Patio with Crashing WaywardIf you're not familiar with the beers on the patio concept developed by We Talk Podcasts, it's exactly what it sounds like. The host, in this case Brett Monro, gets together with other podcast hosts or guests on a patio and they have a few beers and just chat. It becomes less an interview and more of a hangout with friends, creating a raw, unique atmosphere that is both candid and often very funny.
This time Crashing Wayward joins We Talk Music for an episode of Beers on the Patio, and the guys definitely had a great time with the...2024-04-1435 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Paul Lidel on Scream TherapyPaul Lidel is a very interesting guest with his wide array of projects current and past that have led to his current band Scream Therapy. In 2023 Paul Lidel's Scream Therapy released their self titled debut album. It can best be described as a collection of music that Musician's will love, with great heavy riffs and fantastic hooks that deliver, and lyrics with true meaning, these songs have something to say. Check out We Talk Music host Brett's interview with him and then check out his music!
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...2024-04-0847 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Metal Church & Freakshow Drummer Stet HowlandMetal Church and Freakshow drummer Stet Howland is a fascinating individual.
A former member of W.A.S.P. who worked on some of their most well received albums, the booking agent for Metal Church and Freakshow, a cancer survivor, a bar owner and much more, Stet Howland is an industrious, hard working and very smart person who also happens to be a terrific interview. On this visit with the We Talk Music podcast we cover all those items listed above and a bunch of other topics in a great chat, so check it out!
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Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook.2024-02-271h 02We Talk MusicWTMusic: Ronnie Borchert Gets His Freak OnRonnie Borchert is what we call a grinder. A guy who works hard to passionately play his kind of hard rock and deliver it to music fans across the world. It's this kind of hustle and intensity that has drawn exceptional talents like former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo, bassist Carlos Cavazo of Badlands fame and Metal Church's drummer Stet Howland to join him in recording the latest from Freakshow in their fantastic release So Shall It Be.
In this interview with Ronnie Borchert we talk about the thrill he gets in playing with bandmates of this stature, Rik Fox...2024-02-251h 02We Talk MusicWTMusic: A Hot New Release From Honeymoon SuiteFor many fans across Canada Honeymoon Suite represents the definitive Canadian hard rock band. With a catalogue of hits and cross over success in America they continue to have a worldwide following that's well deserved and still growing, and the new album titled Alive has the kind of hook laden tracks that the band is known for.
In this chat with Honeymoon Suite guitarist and songwriter Derry Grehan joins the podcast to discuss the new album, the band's evolving songwriting process, the advantages of living in Nashville, the greatness of Nuno Bettencourt, touring plans and much more. It's a fun s...2024-02-1743 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: A Visit From Rockin’ Rik FoxVeteran bassist Rik Fox is a fascinating character in the history of metal and hard rock music. Seemingly always as the right place but at the wrong time, he's a man who has experienced many near misses with bands like W.A.S.P., SIN, Steeler and many others. But despite this he is a picture of perseverance, which has led to his latest opportunity with the upcoming band Freakshow, and his motor is fueled up because of it.
A listen to this podcast will give you a real sense of who Rik Fox is as a person, and that's...2024-02-131h 03We Talk MusicWTMusic: Tinywiings is UnforgettableDuring our interview with the brilliant hip-hop artist King Iso (available HERE) he mentioned he was working with a female rapper up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Coincidentally, the We Talk Music podcast is also based in Calgary, and thanks to King Iso we got an opportunity to do a live interview with the one and only Tinywiings at a downtown coffee shop.
With a style all her own and a massive amount of talent to back it up, Tinywiings provides her own unique voice to the genre, and talking to her is a fascinating and often very funny journey as...2024-02-0353 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: King Iso On Music & Mental HealthWe're confident here at the We Talk Music podcast that we regularly provide good interviews with a wide variety of artists for you to listen to. That said every now and then we just know that the podcast goes to another level because of the guest we have on. This is one of those shows.
With his flow, beats and lyrics, King Iso produces some of the best rap music in the industry. His latest album, iLLdren, is a powerful collection of heavy hitting, cerebral tracks that will leave you amazed, and talking to the man does the same to...2024-01-311h 21We Talk MusicWTMusic: We Hear From PhearCanadian metal masters Phear have big news for their fans as they're spreading the Phear with their first new album since 2018 and the single Save Our Souls. The band's classic heavy sound appeals to genre fans worldwide and they bring the metal with their latest due out in in spring of 2024. Catch up on all the news with the group in this latest interview from We Talk Music host Brett Monro and make sure to support musicians that make music you love!
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For those of you...2024-01-251h 02We Talk MusicWTMusic: A Fantastic 54-40 InterviewA new, uniquely excellent and eclectic album from Canadian legends 54-40 opened up the opportunity for We Talk Music hosts Brett and Morten to talk to vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne. The album, titled West Coast Band, which is also the name of the new single, is sure to continue their legacy of radio airplay across the great white north, What else would you expect from Canada's band?
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For those of you looking for an alternative we’re now available on Stitcher Radio. You can also ch...2024-01-1946 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: The Rods Remain RemarkableSince their debut in the early 80's with the self titled The Rods album, David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar, vocals) & Carl Canedy (drums, vocals) have crafted a legacy of hard rock/heavy metal for fans around the world.
With an excellent new album, Rattle The Cage, ready to drop, the band is ready to blow the doors off like they did with their classic first album. This extremely honest interview looks both toward the future as well as the good and bad of the past, but in the end will leave you uplifted and ready to rock, so check it out!
So...2024-01-1453 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Faith & Music With Quiet Riot’s Rudy SarzoQuiet Riot reached legendary status with their 1983 release Metal Health, becoming the first heavy metal group to reach #1 on the Billboard charts and changing the landscape of music in he process. Since then the story of the band has been one of the most interesting in all of music, and eventually spawned the 2014 documentary Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back.
Bassist Rudy Sarzo has seen it all in his time with both Quiet Riot and other acts such as Whitesnake, Ozzy Osborne, Dio, Blue Oyster Cult, Devil City Angels and more. In this chat with We...2023-12-3048 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Rick Campanelli Talks 299 Queen St West & Much MusicIf you haven't heard yet, there's an amazing new documentary about the cultural phenomenon that was Canada's Much Music channel called 299 Queen Street West, and one of the true standout stars that participates is television personality and former Much Music VJ Rick "The Temp" Campanelli.
While Rick has gone on to continue to be a presence on our TV sets through his hosting role on Entertainment Tonight Canada and his recent appearance on The Traitors Canada, those early days of his career hold a special place in his heart. This is why he's been so supportive in taking part in...2023-12-2638 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Jim Peterik’s Dangerous ConversationIt's remarkable to do a deep dive into the hall of fame worthy career of the one and only Jim Peterik. One of the all time great song-writers in rock history, the Survivor founder has made an undeniable mark on pop culture with his music and songs like Eye of the Tiger, Hold on Loosely, Heavy Metal and Vehicle among just a few.
Jim stays busy, writing new music and performing regularly. As nice as man as you'll ever find in the music industry, Jim Peterik is extremely gracious with his time as we talk about his career and the...2023-12-2052 min
We Talk MusicFTN-Bootlegs & B Sides(Christmas edition)Josh, Senator, Nic & Devan pick their very best Christmas playlist
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For those of you looking for an alternative we’re now available on Stitcher Ra...2023-12-071h 13We Talk MusicWTMusic: We Don’t Talk Music With George LynchGeorge Lynch is unquestionably one of the most unique individuals in the business, both in the sounds he makes when playing the guitar like no one else, and in the non nonsense personality he has.
George has been doing a lot of interviews for the latest Lynch Mob album "Babylon", so he was kind of tired of talking about the subject and music in general, so we didn't. This led to a fascinating, hilarious, and very different interview with George Lynch where we discuss topics like Canadian versus American game shows, Indigenous Rights and poor interviewers who live in their...2023-12-0226 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Meet The SintricsIt's with a shine in our eyes and smile in our hearts that the We Talk Music podcast has the privilege of introducing many of you to The Sintrics, an exciting new group for whom the future is now with the release of their brand new debut EP "Act 1".
Formed out of the great work done by the Alice and Sheryl Cooper's Solid Rock Foundation of teen centers, this is an exciting band with a fresh spin on a familiar sound that will appeal to all demographics and ages. The Sintrics have what it takes to get noticed with talented...2023-11-2752 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: An Awesome Interview With All Day SuckerThe technical prowess and unique, fresh music made by the band All Day Sucker gives you a certain image of what the band is, but that's only part of the story. Simply put, these are two funny, witty gentlemen, as evidenced by this chat with Jordan Summers (Keyboards/ Songwriter) and Morty Coyle (Singer/Songwriter). It's a great way to learn about a group that many of your favorite musicians have as one of their top listens, and you will too once you've heard All Day Sucker and their new singles "I'm Not Tired" and "Sidewalk Hearts" from the 2023 album "Feel...2023-11-271h 08We Talk MusicWTMusic: The Inspirational Michael “Pinball” ClemonsGet ready to be motivated, as the newest episode of the We Talk Music podcast is joined by Canadian Football League legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons,
Michael brings so much infectious positivity into every thing he touches, and he and his family will soon be hosting the 7th annual Christmas With The Clemons event on Wednesday, December 6th at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street, Toronto). Doors open at 6pm, and the show begins at 7pm. Tickets (priced at $63.8 to $123) are on sale now at https://www.christmaswiththeclemons.ca/event.
Hosted by Michael “Pinball” Clemons, the seventh annual Christmas with the Clemons features...2023-11-2328 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Tommy Davidson’s Love Of MusicTo say that Tommy Davidson has had a fascinating life is an understatement. Abandoned by his birth mother at 18 months in the trash and found by what would go on to be his adoptive mother, an Anglo woman, Tommy spent his youth moving with his new family to various locals largely within the Maryland area.
He used these experiences to foster a stand up comedy career that eventually led him to burst on to the national scene as a cast member of the legendary sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has since gone on to act, do voice over...2023-11-1548 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: An Excellent Interview With Kyle McKearneyWestern Canadian based Alternative Country artist Kyle McKearney brings a unique style and aesthetic to the music industry to create a familiar yet fresh sound. Being entirely unincumbered by the need for commercial success has left Kyle McKearney with the purest of pursuits with his musical journey, and it it means he has songs that reach down to your soul and leave an undeniable impression. It makes for a fascinating attitude and tremendous interview with the talented singer and songwriter who will wow you with his latest work, A Traveler's Lament. Check it out!
Some great ways to subscribe to...2023-10-2047 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: The Truth-seeker Donny Dykowsky from Mirrors on the MoonIn this episode of We Talk Music the singer/song-writer/guitarist Donny Dykowsky from the band Mirrors on the Moon describes how he is seeking the truth with the music he creates. One listen to the fantastic songs in his bands EP “Whiskey & Wine” will confirm to you he is indeed that. Donny is a good humored but serious when it comes to his craft, and it shows with this highly technical and intellectual interview about making music, and loving the music you make. It's great stuff, so check it out!
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There's a ton of good stuff in this interview as Kurt talks with us about their fantastic new song "I Come Alive" and it's creation, the band's new lineup, future plans, upcoming tour dates, and breaking into the American artist as a Canadian band. All that plus a story you've just got to hear about a dead man's bed, so give it a listen and share it around because it's good stuff!
Some great...2023-10-1051 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: A Special Chat With David Reece of Bangalore ChoirIt's always a little different, and a little more personal, for your We Talk Music hosts Brett and Morten when we have on David Reece from Bangalore Choir and Iron Allies. That's because David is more than just an interview, we are proud to say he is our friend, and that makes it not an interview but an intimate chat that you get to experience.
David Reece has been keeping busy in 2023, and we do take the time to catch up on the new Bangalore Choir album "Center Mass" which is in many ways a stylistic and spiritual classic to...2023-09-271h 53We Talk MusicWTMusic: A Fun Talk With Ronnie Parks of BonfireFew bands have a history as storied and interesting as Germany's Bonfire. Couple that with the fact that their bassist Ronnie Parks is a fantastic interview because of how quick witted and honest he is, and you easily have enough to talk about to fill several episodes of We Talk Music.
It doesn't matter if he's talking about the fascinating new re-recordings of Bonfire's classic first three albums "Point Blank", "Fireworks" and "Don't Touch The Light", Bonfire's band leader Hans Ziller and his appropriately titled upcoming book Rock n' Roll Survivor, or just thoughts in general on music and it's...2023-09-251h 05We Talk MusicWTMusic: Larry Gillstrom – Still Kicking AxeMusic fans are familiar with Canadian rockers Kick Axe from their hits "Heavy Metal Shuffle", "On the Road to Rock", "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Rock the World" and their appearance on the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack under the name of Spectre General.
Their latest single "Blackout Crazy" harkens back to their fun loving, heavy metal roots, and gave We Talk Music a great excuse to have guitarist and band leader Larry Gillstrom visit the show to talk about that, the upcoming song "Run To The Thunder", the band's actual legacy and the soon to be released a...2023-09-2450 min
We Talk MusicFTN-Bootlegs & B-Sides 1985Josh, Nick & Devan Pick their ultimate playlist from 1985
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As always this is a in deep chat like you only get from We Talk Music about the composition and creation of music from conception to the finished product, and is a great listen for anyone who really wants to know how creativity works and the effort...2023-09-1449 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: The Gifted Duo Behind Wings Of SteelWe hope you're familiar already with the heavy metal band Wings of Steel, but if you aren't please allow us to make the introductions.
Parker Halub - Guitar: He specializes in the art of delivering stylish, expressive, flashy, and musical guitar playing that will help take any song to the next level.
Leo Unnermark - Vocals: The 26 year old Swedish singer utilizes his soaring range and powerful voice to compliment Parker's guitar based story telling while conveying impressive emotion on the clever and unique lyrics in the songs of Wings of Steel.
Heavy Metal is in good hands as long a...2023-09-0850 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: The Stick-to-itiveness of Leatherwolf’s Dean RobertsFor 4 decades Leatherwolf has endured thanks to their ground breaking musical 3 guitar attack and an unwavering belief in the music they play. Thad's the attitude that has garnered them a following that's allowing their latest single "Thunder (MMXXII)" to rise up the charts and reignite the passion of their fanbase.
Now under the leadership of long time drummer Dean "Drum Machine" Roberts, Leatherwolf has no plans to slow down and is currently further cementing their legacy as a working man's metal band.
Dean Roberts is fascinating to talk to. Both incredibly driven and uniquely grounded simultaneously, he's the perfect person...2023-09-061h 00We Talk MusicWTMusic: Experience Jeff BradshawHere at the We talk Music podcast we like to think we bring the goods every single episode. Still, some shows are more special to us than others, and this episode with trombone virtuoso Jeff Bradshaw sits up with those, both because of the immense talent the man possesses as well as because of the quality of this interview. That's as a result of, as you'll learn soon enough, the fact you don't listen to Jeff Bradshaw's music, or just see him perform live, or even simply have a conversation with Jeff Bradshaw, you experience the man because of his...2023-08-1736 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Feeling The Dead Groove With Holly WestBuilding on the pioneers of stoner metal such as Kyuss, Sleep and Monster Magnet comes the Dead Groove Band, a Californian power trio featuring drummer Fred Aching who's played with such acts as POWERFLO and BulletBoys, vocal coach on The Voice Peru Cesar Salaverry, and today's guest the band's bassist and vocalist as well as bassist for Zepparella, Holly West!
From the band's formation, creation of the music, future plans and more this is an in depth interview about what is sure to become one of the coolest acts in the genre, so check it out!
Some great ways to...2023-08-1547 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Aaron Leigh Loves Talking MusicWhen you're as talented as Aaron Leigh you can pull off what many others in the music industry wish they could do, and that's create the music in all stages from scratch. This includes all instrumentals, vocals and production, a jack of all trades mentality that makes the man stand out.
It's because of these type of skills that he secured his spot as the current bassist for one of the all time great hard rock bands Y & T, and it's his passion, intelligence and knowledge of music that makes him such a great interview. Aaron Leigh loves music, and...2023-08-1352 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Chas West & Jimmy Burkard Are Working For A LivingChas West & Jimmy Burkard are respectively the singer and guitarist for West Bound, a hard rock group featuring great hooks and memorable melodies.
On this episode of the We Talk Music podcast hosts Brett and Morten talk with these two gentlemen about their latest single, upcoming album, new label and tour plans amongst many other topics. It's a fun time with some great musicians, just what WTM is all about. Check it out, and their single Don't Stand in my Sunshine!
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For those of you looking...2023-08-0448 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Michael Williams of MuchMusic FameIconic Canadian television station MuchMusic was the little channel that could, surviving in the face of long odds to thrive and make a massive cultural impact in both their home country and around the world.
Film maker Sean Menard is capturing the unique and bold times of the stations early years in his documentary "299 Queen Street West", the physical home of MuchMusic for most of it's lifetime.
One of the key components of the movie is the interview with the legendary group of VJs that were on the ground floor for the kickoff of MuchMusic as the station sought to...2023-07-1654 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Eric Fraser of Corvus Lore On The Release of LucidaWhen the We Talk Music podcast had on Corvus Lore a few months back it was a revelation as it opened our eyes to the fresh sounds being put out by the South Bay rockers. That made it an easy decision to have on their guitarist Eric Fraser to talk the now released album Lucida by the band, as we want to open the ears of as many listeners as possible to what is being produced by Corvus Lore since we really believe in them. Give this interview a listen and check out Lucida and we're sure you will too!
...2023-07-1452 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Peter Summit of Crashing WaywardWe're always excited on the We Talk Music podcast when we can say there's some great new Rock n' Roll that's been released. Cue Crashing Wayward, who's line-up features the stellar cast of members including guitarists Stacey David Blades and David Harris, bassist Carl Raether, and drummer Shon McKee in addition to this episode's guest, vocalist Peter Summit.
There's a reason this band is creating such a buzz, as they have a major amount of star power and talent, and are going to blow you away with their sound on their debut album "LISTEN", out now, so check out the s...2023-07-0446 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: The Fascinating Career of Harvey LisbergIt's almost impossible to fathom the amazing life led by talent manager Harvey Lisberg. Luckily, the man has penned a memoir titled "I'm into Something Good" accounting his career looking after bands such as 10cc, Godley & Creme, Tony Christie, Barclay James Harvest, Gordon Giltrap, Sad Café, Wax and others. But undoubtedly his most well known group was Herman's Hermit's, who for a time went head to head with the Beatles as the top act in the world.
So as you can imagine, stating that Harvey Lisberg has many stories to tell on the podcast is a major understatement. Let's just say yo...2023-07-0237 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: Joel Hoekstra ReturnsJoel Hoekstra has played alongside some monstrous names in the music industry in the past, such as Cher, Night Ranger and Jeff Scott Soto. He's so well respected that he currently plays with Whitesnake, Revolution Saints and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. But of all his projects none are more meaningful to him than Joel Hoekstra's 13, which has a new album called "Crash of Life", and he joins the We Talk Music podcast to discuss it. Check it out!
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Chris has a new band Kinell in which he plays bass and also sings, and he's extremely excited to tell you all about it and their album “Crash. Burn. Rebirth”. If you're a fan of Thin Lizzy you'll love what Kinell has going on, and it's great to hear Chris McLernon talk about it so p...2023-06-241h 09
We Talk MusicFTN-Bootlegs & B-sides(1998)Nick, Devan & Josh make the ultimate playlist from 1998
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Join the show to hear all about the rockin' new release as well as some talk about the band's history and legacy. It's a fun time as always so check it out!
Some great ways to subscribe to We Talk Podcasts. Try us on Apple P...2023-06-1245 minWe Talk MusicWTMusic: A Conversation With The Cool Chris Van DahlSometimes, on rare occasions, you just meet someone who exudes an aura of cool. Angels in Vein singer Chris Van Dahl is just such a person. The charismatic frontman joined We Talk Music to discuss the band's latest album Long Time Coming, and he proved to us he's a person with great insight and even better stories.
This definitely ranks as one of our best interviews of the year, so check it out!
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For those of you looking for an alternative we’re now available on St...2023-06-031h 01We Talk MusicWTMusic: Zak Stevens is IncredibleThe We Talk Music podcast will state this not as an opinion, but as a fact. Zachary Stevens has one of the greatest singing voices of all time, period. You know this must be true, because it's a voice that has sang for the legendary bands Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as his own group Circle II Circle. But just in case you need any more proof, Zak Stevens has a new album out called Archon Angel II, and it features his remarkably tough, gruff yet simultaneously remarkably beautiful vocals, proving the man is in his peak form right...2023-06-0253 minWe Talk MusicWTMuisic: Sarah Moon More Than RocksThe We Talk Music podcast is proud to share with you another terrific find in the powerful singer Sarah Moon.
Sarah is a bit of a chameleon, in that she's done three albums with three distinct sounds, and her latest checks out her Rock n' Roll side on the album "Cut & Run".
It's a fun conversation about the record, her background in music, her guitar skills and the talented musicians she surrounds herself around, so check it out!
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