We Talk Music

Alert... We may have a new We Talk Music Podcast nicest guy of all time in bass legend Billy Sheehan!A man who's skill is unquestioned, see his placement on Consequences of Sound's list of 100 greatest bassists at #33 as an example, Billy Sheehan has a catalogue of great stories to match his library of great songs he's played on, even though he tells us he doesn't believe in the concept of lead bass playing.Recently he's played with another We Talk Music favorite guest in influential drummer Carmine Appice for the band Cactus and Temple of Blues II: All-Stars album, reprising his role as bassist on some of the top tracks on the album just like he did on the Cactus Temple of Blues original album from 2024. It absolutely rocks as you would expect, as does this interview, so check it out!

We have a super fun interview for you today with singer Todd McTavish of Judge Jackson sharing tales of the band's history. He has so many hilarious stories including how he met the late, great band co-founder Lee Jackson, playing for bikers including at Sturges and for the Hell's Angels, the band's home that they nick named the Junkyard located in a sketchy neighborhood, and much more. Todd is a master at spinning a yarn, and their new collection album "Judge Jackson: Chapter One" features the band's very best from 1995-2000, including the single "Knucklehead". Give it a listen after hearing the interview, and find out why Judge Jackson's left such a lasting impression to so many.

Talented country singer Lily Heidinger is our guest on the newest episode of We Talk Music and we're so excited to share the music and style of this upcoming musician with you. A song writer with wisdom beyond her years, she makes music for misunderstood cowgirls, but it's universal appeal is sure to grab everyone. Listen to the interview to find out more and check out her singles "Miss American Cowgirl" and "Come Over".

On August 28th Night Ranger drops "Best Of", featuring newly remixed & remastered versions of classic hits like "Sister Christian", "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" and “(You Can Still) Rock in America”, alongside some of their more top tracks from more recent albums such as "No Time to Lose" and "Truth".The album is incredible, and a lot of work went into making these recordings the best you've ever heard them. We talk about that process with keyboardist Eric Levy and cover his career in a fun interview, so check it out!

It's always a pleasure to interview any member of Tesla, and that incudes current guitarist Dave Rude when he's talking about the group's latest release "Homage". The album includes 13 covers paying tribute to legendary artists like Queen, Elvis Presley, and Etta James, along with one original track, "Never Alone", proving Tesla can still rock out with the best of them, so check it out!

Las Vegas native Anthony White—who previously played in Cold Sweat, is the singer and guitarist for Generation Landslide, who bring a high energy approach to music inspired by artists such as Alice Cooper, Kiss and Thin Lizzy. They make tremendous music and Anthony gives a tremendous interview on their new album Existence here on the We Talk Music podcast, so check it out!

When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, countless musicians found themselves without rehearsal spaces, live shows, or bandmates. For Calgary indie rock outfit Self-Cut Bangs, those limitations became an opportunity.What started as a songwriting outlet between Shawn and vocalist Cayley quickly evolved into a full-fledged band built on friendship, collaboration, and an unmistakable blend of soaring melodies, crunchy guitars, and infectious energy.Self-Cut Bangs began when Shawn and Cayley were unable to rehearse with their previous bands during lockdowns. Instead of waiting for live music to return, they challenged themselves to write and record songs from home.Initially, the music wasn't even intended for release. It was simply an exercise in staying creative during uncertain times. But after independently recording an album and receiving an enthusiastic response, the duo realized they had created something worth expanding.As restrictions eased, the project evolved into a five-piece band featuring Dillon on guitar, Nicola on bass, and Joel drums, bringing years of Calgary music scene experience into the fold.Every rehearsal, recording session, and performance reflects a group committed to growing together while remaining authentic to who they are. Their willingness to experiment, trust one another, and continuously evolve has transformed what began as a lockdown project into one of Calgary's most compelling indie rock bands.For fans of guitar-driven alternative rock, thoughtful songwriting, and energetic live performances, Self-Cut Bangs is a band worth discovering—and one that's only getting started.Check out Self-Cut Bangs here:https://selfcutbangs.bandcamp.com/album/circle-around-the-freehttps://www.instagram.com/self_cut_bangs/https://www.youtube.com/@selfcutbangs

We had an absolute blast in one of the most enjoyable interviews in We Talk Music's long history with Roland Grapow. Humble and self-deprecating, his music speaks volumes about the man and with a new album by his band Masterplan coming out called Metalmorphosis you'll have the chance to find out very soon why it is he's garnered fans and success for decades in the music business, so check it out!

Formed in 1983, Crimson Glory was one of the inaugural bands to lead what would become known as the progressive metal movement. Now in 2026 they prove they are still at the top of their game with their latest album Chasing The Hydra.The We Talk Music podcast is honored to have been joined by rhythm guitarist and founding member Ben Jackson to talk the past, present and future of the band in a must listen to interview, so check it out.

Corvus Lore has released a new single and video called "Promise You" to promote their upcoming 3rd studio album, and that's enough reason to bring on their talented singer Ryan Jones and equally talented guitarist Eric Fraser.With a cerebral approach to both crafting their music as well as discussing it we get deep into what makes the band and their music tick in this great chat, so check it out.

The latest album from Voivod, which merges their unique and innovative form of metal music with a live orchestra, is a remarkable accomplishment both in theory and in practice, and makes "Symphonique" an album of the year contender. The amazing amount of work and planning that went into the project is a story all unto itself, but don't take our word for it, hear it straight from Voivod's drummer Away in this terrific interview.

Powerhouse vocalist Ray West from one of We Talk Music's absolute favorite bands Spread Eagle is back on the podcast after the recent announcement of the band's soon to be released album “The Brutal Divine” and the hard hitting single “Ant Farm”.As always it's a candid chat with one of the good guys, and coolest people, in the music industry, so check it out!

He's a professional wrestler, a podcaster, and above all a musician. He's Robby Vegas and he joins the We Talk Music podcast to discuss all that and more in a very entertaining episode. Heavily influenced by the hard rock of the 80's, Robby Vegas isn't playing a gimmick in or out of the ring, he's a true, blue rock n' roller who you can listen to by checking out his new single "Rock Show" on all major music streaming services, so give the episode a listen and learn more about the man behind the mic.

20 years in the making, "Crying for John Lennon" - A Song for Peace by Hargo seems like a perfect song for our times. With prophetic lyrics and an eternal message, the story behind the story is just as fascinating as the music itself. Check out this interview with Musical Medicine Man, Producer & Singer/Songwriter Hargo to find out more.

Seriously deep, soulful music, great guitar and fantastic vocals are the traits of the music being put out by The Fa. Their own description of the band sums it up best "Fronted by the fierce and fearless Amy Faithe, The FA blends powerhouse vocals with searing guitar work from Mike Araiza—a female-led pop-rock band that hits hard and leaves a mark."Check out this interview with Amy and Mike to find out about this talented duo.

Troy Williver and Jaime Lynch from OG8 join the We Talk Music podcast to talk a multitude of topics from how their song writing happens, their new single "W.O.M.A.N" from the Original 8 album, the eight different people that make up the OG8, how the band formed and much much more. A fun chat so check it out!

Bad Marriage is a band bringing old school metal swagger with a modern rock sensibility to their songs. Signed with Ron Keel’s RFK Media they have the backing, work ethic, intelligence, talent and experience to rock the current music scene. This interview with producer and guitarist Mike Fitz and former Tesla member and guitar aficionado Tommy Skeoch give you all the details on one of hard rock's most exciting acts and their new single and upcoming album both titled Match Made in Hell!

Hard Rock powerhouse Black Swan has a new album out February 27th titled "Paralyzed", meaning we have an excuse to bring one of the G.O.A.T's in their vocalist Robin McAuley back on the show. As usual this is breezy fun with one of the best people around in Robin as we talk about why Black Swan is not just some supergroup put together but a real band, the songs on the new album, the legacy of his fellow Irish icons Thin Lizzy, and so much more. Just incredible stuff, so check it out!

As the lead singer of Roxx Gang and The Mojo Gurus singer Kevin Steele already has a solid legacy of music he can hang his hat on, but that legacy is getting another major bump with the release of his first solo album titled "One Thing Left To Do", and incredible record that encompasses everything musically that makes up the man after an incredible life.In this candid interview Kevin talks about his brain tumor, his recovery, the challenges he experienced with former bands and record labels, why this is the right time for the February 27th release of "One Thing Left To Do" and so much more. No stone is left unturned and everything is honest and real in this terrific interview, so check it out!

One of the joys of doing the We Talk Music Podcast is that it presents a chance to hear new music from bands we otherwise might have missed out on, and when that music is of the great quality that Kings of Karma brings, that joy turns to pure ecstasy. Check out this interview with the awesome Chris Gates from Kings of Karma and learn why this band has us so excited.

Drummer Rod Morgenstein has accomplished so much during his 5 decades in the music industry. From rocking it out with the influential Dixie Dregs, his award winning stint with as a jazz musician in the Steve Morse Band, selling millions of albums with Winger, to his latest project joining Voices of Extreme, he's given us listeners so much and experienced even more himself, and those are the ingredients for a great interview. Check it out!

With a lineage to one of the most important and influential musician's of all time in Mike Love and playing regularly with The Beach Boys, Christian Love brings a deep understanding of crafting musical melodies to his own songs and gives us insights into the process during this interview.

Former Mötley Crüe lead singer and current front man of The Dead Daisies John Corabi joins the We Talk Music podcast for a great chat about his first solo album of all new material titled "New Day".John is a real musician's musician, proficient at both vocals and guitar, and has a passionate love of the art form that comes across as he's either making music or talking about it. Whether it's telling us about the "New Day" album or the single with the same name, musical philosophies, upcoming tour dates with friend Tom Kieffer of Cinderella fame, or discussing the meaningful lyrics in the newly released track "When I Was Young", or the signifigance behind the word LISTEN on the album he did with Crüe, John is always interesting and entertaining. It's a great time so check it out and be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!

There are musicians, singers, songwriters and more that contribute to the great tapestry of sound that is the world of music, and Brandon Reid Allen is an artist that represents all those things at the highest levels as he sings of his life experiences directly from his heart on his new project Hobonation.That journey is felt when you hear him both performing and when he is talking about his music like he does with hosts Brett and Morten on the newest episode of the We Talk Music episode. If you want to be moved this is someone you must listen to, so check it the show and songs like Dream of Angels, Hey Mama and Long Distance LullabyHere is a link to Brandon's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zn6XUzaeYOBukrqZALYkq?si=JLdDAD8UT6i5FuAED72W_ACheck out Brandon's Hobonation EP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0dpwg8QCQFUjdQRkupo4jE?si=kdn3DqiAQhO8v_LhtxpHUwMore about Hobonation LLC. Brandon's nonprofit organization:Changing Lives One Person at a TimeA Community Movement to Rebuild Lives and Restore HopeOur Mission:Hobonation helps the broken and lost get back on their feet — through employment, safe housing, and community support. We believe in giving people a second chance and the tools to build a new life.💙 One-on-One Mentorship ProgramBe the reason someone turns their life around.Each mentor is paired with a homeless individual to guide them through:Finding a job (with help from local temp agencies)Securing safe, affordable housingAccessing transportation (bus passes, gas cards)Setting goals and rebuilding confidenceYou can sponsor or mentor a person in need — one life, one journey at a time.🎶 Join Us at the Hobo Parties!Our "Hobo Parties" are community gatherings that bring everyone together — the homeless and the public — to share food, music, art, and hope.What to Expect:Live bands, poets, and local artists 🎸🎨Food & drinks donated by local businesses 🍔🥤Real stories, real connections, real change 💬Opportunities to sponsor or mentor someone directlyWhere: Local parks (no overhead = more impact!)Why: Because everyone deserves a second chance.🤝 How You Can Help✅ Become a mentor or sponsor✅ Volunteer at events✅ Partner with us as a local business✅ Donate resources, food, or fundsTogether, we overcome barriers to employment, housing, and hope — one person at a time.Hobonation LLC — 501(c)(3) Nonprofit📍 Serving our community with compassion and purpose📧 [email protected]💙 Join the movement. Be the difference.

Ten Ton Mojo is a New York based rock band with a smooth Southern rock sound that is widely recognized as one of the best music acts going on the East Coast right now.Guitarist Scott Lano joins the We Talk Music podcast to talk about their latest releases, plans for a new EP, hopes for a national tour, the strength and stability of the current lineup, and memories of the May show they played with the late, great, Ace Frehley.

We got a great one on the latest episode of the We Talk Music podcast with singer Trevor Hurst of Econoline Crush. Econoline Crush has long been a favorite of WTM hosts Brett and Morten, and the band's new single, titled "New Gold Magic", is typically awesome. Trevor fills us in on how it came about, what the plans are for more music and tours, the creative process, and some more personal topics like his work with Indigenous people as a psychiatric nurse. It's great stuff, and it wraps with an amazing story from back when Econoline Crush were the special guests on tour for Kiss. If you like Gene Simmons stories, you'll love this. So give it a listen and share it with others, cause it's very good stuff!

Vocalist David Reece and his band Bangalore Choir have announced a new album is coming out, and here at the We Talk Music podcast we couldn't be more excited to see fresh music from our good friend, especially once we saw the title was "RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II"!That's right, this album is a direct follow up to the great original hit Bangalore Choir album On Target that was released in 1992, and if that doesn't get you fired up enough then this chat with David Reece on how this album came together will surely take you to the next level of excitement. It's more fun than you can handle, but try anyway!

Steve Gordon MIA is an exciting new project from the veteran guitarist that is garnering major interest. With 50+ Gold & Platinum records to his name, Steve Gordon has nothing to prove, which is why his MIA project is such a gift to music listeners as it shows his incredible skill with the axe that rivals contemporaries such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. With decades of experience Steve Gordon also has a library full of amazing stories and the incredible recall to vividly share them all. It was so much fun for us here on the We Talk Music podcast to talk to him, and we know it'll be just as fun for you to hear it. Check it out!

Wings of Steel is back on the We Talk Music podcast to tell everyone about their new album Winds of Time.WTM has been following this band made up of singer Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub since shortly after their formation in 2019, and seeing the progression they've made both musically and personally is exciting as their musical journey, still in it's early stages, is set to make them one of the most important metal acts of the next several years. Check out the interview to hear why WTM believes in them so much.

Vocalist Ray West is the latest guest to join the We Talk Music podcast and it's a fun chat with a very interesting and well thought out man.Ray West is best known as the lead singer of Spread Eagle, a hard rocking New York based Street Metal band who exploded onto the scene with their debut self titled album in 1990. With MTV support the band built a following that lasts to this day, and in fact in 2025 Spread Eagle is arguably hotter than ever with numerous shows booked in front of raucous audiences celebrating their 35th year anniversary.We talk to Ray West about the band's trajectory, history and future plans, as well as about his awesome guest vocals on songs like "We Got To War" with Steve Gordon's M.I.A. project. It's great fun so give it a listen.

Iron Savior is a German Power Metal band first established in 1996, and they have a new album coming out August 22nd titled "Reforged - Machine World". Vocalist and band leader Piet is here on We Talk Music to give all the details on it and how they took back their musical library plus much more, so give it a listen and feel the metal power!

isitjosh is on the show to talk about his debut LP A Collection of Short Stories About the Heart. We also discuss with him his influences, past in the music industry, branding, the gloom squad, and much more. A fun show so give it a listen.

We have a fascinating episode of the We Talk Music podcast as we're joined by singer Johnnie Dee from storied Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite.The band has a new album coming out titled "Wake Me Up When the Sun Goes Down", an excellent follow up to 2024's tremendous album "Alive", and Johnnie Dee gives us the straight, unfiltered truth in every answer to every question we have about the band and the music, so check it out, listen, and share!

A legendary radio DJ, Charlie Kendall and his show Metalshop have interviewed the biggest and brightest stars in the world of Hard Rock / Heavy Metal. Established in 1984, Metalshop was the first and biggest syndicated metal radio show in America and interviewed a legendary roundtable of guests over the years. Now back after a hiatus, Metalshop is better than ever and the man Charlie Kendall himself joins the We Talk Music podcast to discuss the show, it's history, current format and future plans. It's interesting and entertaining so give it a listen!

Among their peers in the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal world Alcatrazz is as respected as any band in the genre thanks to classic albums from the 80's like No Parole from Rock n' Roll, Disturbing the Peace and Dangerous Game. The band's name now fully belongs to this episode's guest Jimmy Waldo and his co-founding bandmate Gary Shea, and Jimmy gives We Talk Music all the scoops on how the band got to this point, their line-up now and future plans. And to check out how the band sounds currently give the re-recording they've done of "Island in the Sun" a listen. This is a fascinating episode so give it a whirl!

Matt & Joey from Sweet Corvette are the latest guests to join the We Talk Music podcast and it's a great conversation with two of Ohio's finest.Describing themselves during the show as controlled chaos, that's an apt description of a band that has a love of multiple musical artists and genres but roots their sound in good old punk rock. It makes for awesome music and we get deep into their creative process, the band's origin, the songs they have and plans for the future. It's a really fun episode so check it out, and give their latest single "Unstoppable" a listen, it's out now!

The We Talk Music podcast really mean it if they say an album is a best of the year contender, and the debut self titled album by The Speaker Wars is a strong contender for the best album you'll hear in 2025. Featuring Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame member Stan Lynch (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) & Texas singer-songwriter Jon Christopher Davis, it's a Americana-Rock band that take you on a musical journey you must experience, and Stan and Jon graciously give WTM some of their rime to discuss the group, the song writing, performing, and exceptional reception to the music. A must listen to show, check it out!

Welcome everyone to a We Talk Music / We Talk Movies crossover as we welcome Rock Star and actor Ron Keel and director Terry R. Wickham to the podcast to discuss their much anticipated film Beginning of the End.The movie is set to debut to the world at a special event 8 pm July. 20th, 2025, at the legendary Edmonds Theater in in Edmonds WA, just 15 miles north of Seattle. If you're in that area this is a must got to show as it will feature both the movie, the A.I. themed horror anthology Beginning of the End, as well as a red carpet meet and greet with the director and stars with photo opportunities. As well, the night before, July.19th, you can grab tickets for what is sure to be an unbelievable acoustic concert performance by The Metal Cowboy himself, Ron Keel, and you can get packages featuring both events at Eventbrite to take it all in for an incredible July 19-20th 2025 weekend! Hurry, go get your tickets now as seating is limited!

Dino Wild (Formerly Dino McCord) is the heartbeat of the upcoming band Red Voodoo as the singer, rhythm guitarist and song writer of the band, and at just 21 years old he and his group are already starting to see the fruits of their labors from the past 4 years as everything they release brings more interest to the band than before.On this, his 2nd appearance on the We Talk Music podcast we catch up with him, what has happened with the band and their line-up, talk upcoming songs and the success they're starting to see. It's lots of fun, so give it a listen and check out the latest single "All Night Long".

Rockin Dave Alford return's to the We Talk Music podcast this time bringing along vocalist Scott Board from Rockin Dave's Rough Cutt, and as you would expect they bring the goods.This talented group has accomplished a lot in their careers but have even bigger plans for the future, and we've no doubt they'll accomplish them all given the passion and energy they bring in this interview as they celebrate 40 years of Rough Cutt. Check it out!

If you're a fan of excellent modern melodic hard rock you are going to want to check out Stephen Chesney's band Agents of Your Demise.Stephen is a guitarist who has worked as a session musician, writing and performing on studio recordings for artists across multiple genres. He also is responsible for music heard on networks and programs such as Discovery, Animal Planet, MSNBC, and the History Channel.With Agents of Your Demise Stephen has gathered a group of all star musicians to work with including Slash’s Snakepit vocalist Eric Dover, bass legend Billy Sheehan, Korn drummer Ray Luzier, and Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed. You can check out their singles "Nothing's Made To Last": & "Sick Existence" now in anticipation of their upcoming album "Hat on a Hat".

Skunk Anansie is a popular British rock band that mixes genres such as hard rock, grunge and alternative metal among others. They have sold 5 million albums and in 2004 was named as one of the most successful UK chart acts between 1952 and 2003 with numerous hit singles like "Charity", "Hedonism", "Selling Jesus" and "Weak".Their new album The Painful Truth continues the band's excellence and the We Talk Music podcast is joined by the group's guitarist Ace to discuss it and all things Skunk Anansie in 2025 and beyond.

Singer Roy Cathey of The Fifth has been in the music industry for decades because of his unique combination of intelligence, charisma, talent and work ethic. Known for his contributions to Cold Sweat, he has a new album out with The Fifth called "We Are One" from RFK Media and it continues the bands trend of putting out albums that are a perfect mix of the 80's sound with modern rock that will shake you to your bones. Checkout this interview for all the details on the new release.

Singer/Songwriter Jess Yaffa is a multi instrumentalist musician whose lyrics show an emotional and intellectual depth and maturity rarely achieved by someone at such a young age. In this interview with the We Talk Music podcast we talk to her about her creative process, future plans, live performances and so much more. You're sure to hear more about this young artist going forward, so give this episode a listen and get an early jump learning about this future superstar, and try her wonderful album Thoughts That Keep Me up at Night available everywhere.

How does one get a name like Johnny Nasty Boots? Well, in this chat with the singer/guitarist we get the answer!Also, we cover how he got his unique sound, touring with Faster Pussycat and upcoming gigs, his background coming from Mexico and focus on success in America, and an awful lot more. It's a very fun interview with a very good musician, so check it out!

There's a science to mixing music with funny, and few people are doing it better than On Company Time. With hits like Don't Touch My Clogs, Frictionless Wipe, Half Horse Half Man and Dim Sum Paradise, OCT have proven time and again they can make catchy music, memorable videos and be hilarious while doing it. In this interview on the We Talk Music Podcast the three members, Luke, Vinny, and Peter prove a quick wit and give us lots of laughs while also getting across how serious they are about what they do. It's a tremendous chat and a great way to prep for their new single Myrtle Beach coming out May 9th, so check it out!

Southern Rock legends Little Feat have had a massive influence on the music industry and the people in it, and they now have a new album out titled Strike Up The Band on May 9th, and it's sure to be on many people's best of lists at the end of 2025. On this latest episode of the We Talk Music podcast, guitarist and songwriter Scott Sharrard of Little Feat joins us to talk about the album, working with greats like Bill Payne and Gregg Allman, the role of a musical director in a band and much more. It's great stuff, so check it out!

A popular guest on the We Talk Music podcast, singer Harry Hess returns to the show to talk the latest release from Canadian Melodic Rock icons Harem Scarem.One of the most cerebral and well spoken interviewees in the history of WTM, Harry Hess has a massive understanding of music from song structure and writing as well as a great understanding of the music industry as a whole. With this knowledge we dive deep into the Harem Scarem's Chasing Euphoria and what makes it such a strong addition to their musical catalogue. Check it out!

Drew 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!

Bassist Bjorn Englen is back on the show to talk about the new, kick ass album from his band Soul Sign called Desert Fire. This is a great episode on song writing and the evolution of the band's sound, so check it out!