The Eddie Trunk Podcast

Taylor Momsen joins Eddie Trunk to discuss The Pretty Reckless' first album in five years, 'Dear God'. She shares stories from touring with AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, revealing how she's formed close friendships with her rock idols. Taylor opens up about the personal struggles that inspired her new music, particularly the track 'When I Wake Up', which explores themes of excess and recovery. She also talks about finding balance through surprising hobbies like crocheting and boxing, her emotional performance at the Rock Hall honoring Soundgarden, and her excitement about headlining shows with new material after years of supporting other acts. Following that, thrash metal veterans Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth of Overkill and Chuck Billy of Testament join Eddie to discuss their tour with Destruction. The old friends reminisce about their decades-long careers, share hilarious road stories including Blitz's infamous 'Airborne tablet' incident, and discuss how they've maintained their vocal abilities over the years. They also provide updates on new music, with Testament promoting their latest album Parabellum and Overkill working on new material. The conversation touches on health challenges both frontmen have overcome, their approach to band management, and their excitement about regaining rights to their classic Atlantic Records catalogs after 35 years.

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Jay Jay French, Sebastian Bach and Eddie Ojeda reveal the surprising news that Bach will be stepping in as Twisted Sister's new frontman after Dee Snider had to step down due to arthritis in his knees. Bach, a lifelong fan who once painted the Twisted Sister logo on his school jacket, shares his emotional conversation with Dee who gave his full blessing. The musicians discuss their history together, including Bach's previous recording with the band on a tribute album, and their excitement about upcoming shows. After that, Wolfgang Van Halen discusses Mammoth's packed touring schedule for the year, including headline dates, supporting Bush, and opening for Iron Maiden in South America. He discusses his favorite Van Halen albums, reveals that his father was enthusiastic about his Mammoth material, and shares a touching story about jamming with his dad on 'Selfish,' a song that would later appear on his album 'The End.'

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Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai join Eddie Trunk to discuss their new collaborative project SatchVai. The longtime friends share insights about working together on their upcoming album, featuring various guest musicians including Glenn Hughes, Marco Mendoza, and Kenny Aronoff. They reveal how they've approached playing each other's material on tour, their creative process while recording remotely, and the challenges of sequencing their nearly-completed album. The conversation takes entertaining detours into their Long Island roots, experiences playing Eddie Van Halen's music, memories of recently departed guitarists John Sykes and Ace Frehley, and amusing stories of bizarre industry suggestions they've received throughout their careers. Following that, Duran Duran's John Taylor opens up about forming The Power Station with Andy Taylor, Tony Thompson, and Robert Palmer. He shares fascinating stories about the band's formation, their creative process, and how they captured lightning in a bottle with their self-titled album. Taylor discusses Tony Thompson's incredible drumming, Andy Taylor's guitar prowess, and how the project allowed them to explore a harder rock sound. He also touches on his time with Neurotic Outsiders, Andy Taylor's current health battle, and Duran Duran's enduring legacy and upcoming projects.

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W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless sits down with Eddie Trunk to discuss the band's upcoming tour celebrating their first four albums. Blackie reveals plans for an elaborate stage production incorporating elements from the album covers and shares surprising insights about which albums sold best. He candidly discusses his mixed feelings about 'Inside the Electric Circus,' despite its fan popularity, and recounts memorable stories from touring with Metallica and Iron Maiden in the early days. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Blackie reflects on his friendship with the late Ace Frehley, sharing personal memories and expressing disappointment with Gene Simmons' comments following Ace's passing.

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Zakk Wylde joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his new Black Label Society album 'Engines of Demolition'. He shares the creative process behind the record, which spans several years of writing while touring with the Pantera celebration. Zakk opens up about his emotional tribute song to Ozzy Osbourne, recorded after his mentor's passing, and reflects on their decades-long relationship. The conversation covers his multiple musical projects including Zakk Sabbath, his near-joining of Guns N' Roses in the 90s, and his participation in the historic Back to the Beginning festival. After that, Magician Criss Angel joins Eddie Trunk to reveal details about his highly anticipated collaboration with rock legend Alice Cooper in the show, 'Welcome to Our Nightmare'. He discusses the setlist, which includes songs Cooper has never performed live, and shares behind-the-scenes insights about the rehearsal process. Angel also reflects on his emotional tribute to Ace Frehley at the KISS Kennedy Center Honors and his charity work supporting children with cancer, inspired by his son's battle with the disease.

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