We Talk Music

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📧 hobonation@icloud.com💙 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!