Talking Metal

Talking Metal Podcast — Episode 1010Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, of Geoff Tate’s band and Faster Pussycat, joins Mark Strigl on episode 1010 of the Talking Metal podcast. A major creative force on Geoff Tate’s latest album, Operation: Mindcrime III, Kieran talks about working with Geoff Tate, John Moyer, and the rest of the team on the record, how he first connected with Geoff, and how the album came together.They also get into Faster Pussycat, the band Kieran joined a number of years back. During the interview, he reveals he is now also a member of a new band with Britt Lightning of Vixen and Tommy London, called The Jetsetters.Follow Kieran Robertson on Instagram: @kieran_robertson__Please consider supporting Mark Strigl on Patreon: patreon.com/talkingmetal A $7-a-month pledge or more gets you a Talking Metal T-shirt, mailed anywhere in the world.Listen to Mark every day on SiriusXM.The Talking Metal podcast is independent and is not affiliated with SiriusXM.Follow Mark on IG: @markstrigl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl interviews comedian Don Jamieson, who has two new releases out now: Comedy Is Killing Me and Terrorizing Telemarketers, Vol. 8 with Jim Florentine. Be sure to connect with Don on social media and check out his latest comedy, tour dates and more at DonJamieson.com.Mark also shares his thoughts on the recent AC/DC concert he attended at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Support Talking Metal by pledging on Patreon. A $7 monthly pledge gets you a Talking Metal T-shirt mailed anywhere in the world, and lower-priced pledge options are also available.Patreon.com/talkingmetalFollow Mark Strigl on Instagram:Instagram.com/markstriglSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with longtime Europe drummer Ian Haugland.Ian discusses Europe’s new album, Come This Madness, due September 25, 2026, and working with producer Tom Dalgety. We also dig into the history of Europe, Ian joining the band in the mid-’80s, the group’s rise to international success, The Final Countdown album, Europe’s longtime fan base, and why the band hasn’t toured the United States nearly as much as fans would like in recent years.Ian also talks about the evolution of Europe’s sound, the band’s longevity, their upcoming plans and much more.Plus, this episode features music from Europe.For more on Europe and Come This Madness, visit EuropeTheBand.com.Subscribe to Talking Metal wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mark Strigl on Instagram @markstrigl.Please support on Patreon.com/talkingmetalSee 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 hang out and talk about music. Is the way we remember it, the way it was?Please consider supporting Mark Strigl and Talking Metal on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal for additional content and a Talking Metal T-shirt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 1006 of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl reviews the recent Iron Maiden show in New Jersey and interviews Craig Pepe of Babylon A.D.Craig shares stories from his days in Los Angeles in the ’80s, including playing with C.C. DeVille and Lenny Wolf, plus an unexpected story involving Howard Hughes. Craig and Mark also talk about Babylon A.D. and the band’s upcoming appearance at the New York GlamMetalFest in 2027.Please consider supporting Mark Strigl and Talking Metal on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal for additional content and a Talking Metal T-shirt.Iron Maiden music cleared by Lickd.🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co2 Minutes to Midnight (2015 Remaster) by Iron Maiden, https://t.lickd.co/l/VKB2q3VRX6rSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.