Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

In this episode of Nu Pod, Toomey and Ro kick off the conversation with a casual check-in and discuss recent experiences, including Toomey attending a Pantera show. Toomey shares insights into the atmosphere of the concert, highlights his favorite moments from Love on the Spectrum and The Underdoggs, a Snoop Dogg movie. The guys discuss the changing dynamics of Pantera's current tour, noting a scaled-back production and speculate on attendance numbers. The conversation transitions to the opening band, Nest, and their performance. They delve into the setlist, comparing it to previous shows, and share thoughts on the overall experience of witnessing the Pantera celebration.

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Soil's bassist, Tim King, as he delves into the nuances of the band's journey, from the 2000s nu metal era to their recent album restorations. Reflecting on the upcoming tour with Union Underground, Tim shares insights on the cyclical resurgence of the nu metal scene, drawing parallels between past and present. The interview takes an emotional turn as Tim reminisces about the late Dave Williams and their cherished moments together. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories and the unexpected twists in Soil's musical evolution.

The guys end the episode with a Should Have Been Bigger segment featuring Nothingface. Nothingface, formed in 1993, lauding their impactful albums like "Pacifier" and "Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity." Ro highlights the band's struggle to resonate with a wider audience during the nu-metal era, attributing this to a unique, guttural sound that differed from the prevailing trends. The discussion delves into Nothingface's challenges with the record label TVT, navigating internal conflicts, and the broader issues faced by bands in an industry shaped by trends and external pressures. Despite these hurdles, Toomey expresses enduring admiration for the band's legacy and recounts fond memories of their live performances.

Jose Mangin of SiriusXM Liquid Metal and Octane joins Drag The Waters this week. Jose is on to talk about the inheriting of Vinnie Paul's limo and the GOFUNDME that was started to restore it to it's former glory. Jose and I also talk about his recent interview with all the members of Metallica and the sweaty tee shirt fiasco. We also dive into us meeting on Fear Factory's bus in 1998 and some Memphis talk.

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Toomey and Ro start the show with some talk about Ro recently seeing Bloodywood in concert. He talks about the significance of seeing a band from India doing well and representing their shared heritage. Toomey gives a review of the Riki Racthman story telling show that he attended. The guys speak on the Sick New World set times being released. The episode then throws to Robb Rivera and Toomey doing an audio autopsy on Nonpoint's debut, "Statement". The guys dive into Nonpoint meeting Jason Beiler, Nonpoint getting signed and each track is discussed. Robb tells some great stories about the recording and touring of the record. This is a must listen for all Nonpoint fans!

Max Cavalera reminisces about an unforgettable experience at the Sonic Temple festival, highlighting the electrifying performances and crowd reactions that made it one of Soulfly's best shows ever. He recounts the intense energy of the crowd demanding an encore. Cavalera also shares the unique excitement of balancing small club gigs with massive festival stages, and the joy of re-recording classic Sepultura tracks with improved sound quality. Throughout, he emphasizes the raw, unfiltered passion that drives his performances and projects. Max Cavalera discusses the process of translating lyrics from Portuguese to English for his early music and its impact on the songwriting. He recalls learning English by translating Black Sabbath albums with a dictionary. Max mentions his experiences rerecording old albums like "Schizophrenia" and how these rerecordings retain some imperfections from the original. Additionally, Max talks about his ventures into the coffee business with products like Blood Brothers coffee and Soulfly Healer coffee that are produced by Concept Cafes.

Mike Tonsetic from Concept Cafes discusses his unique approach to combining metal music and coffee. He emphasizes the immersive experience they aim to create, drawing inspiration from the metal scene and ensuring high-quality, specialty coffee with engaging packaging. Mike explains the collaborative process with bands to match their preferences, resulting in a product both artists and fans can enjoy. The company prioritizes ethical sourcing, working with indigenous women farmers and ensuring fair working conditions. He also highlights the health benefits of coffee, contrasting it with energy drinks and other caffeinated products. He emphasized that premium coffees like Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain are priced high due to their rarity, not necessarily superior quality compared to Brazilian or Colombian beans. Highlighting innovation, he praised new fermentation techniques from regions like Tanzania and Colombia, which enhance coffee flavors significantly. Mike also described their unique approach of collaborating with metal bands like Cannibal Corpse, blending subcultural elements with high-quality coffee to create artist-supportive products. This strategy extends to various subcultures, aiming to offer genuine experiences and foster cross-cultural appreciation.

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On this episode of the Talk Toomey podcast, Diamond and Josh from Tetrarch discuss their new single, "Live Not Fantasize," and how it evolved from a casual demo to one of their favorite tracks. They reflect on the challenges of crafting a memorable guitar solo that fits their nu-metal style, with Diamond sharing her pride in how it turned out. The conversation delves into the lyrical themes of overcoming negativity and self-doubt, and the music video’s storyline, which follows an outcast finding comfort in an unexpected place. They also give behind-the-scenes insights into the video production process and the fun moments on set.

Josh reflects on how excited and supportive he was when Diamond was approached by Jackson to design a signature guitar, recalling their shared dreams from high school. Diamond explains how the process took two years, highlighting the creative freedom Jackson gave her to design the guitar in her own style. She also touches on how honored she feels to break barriers as a woman of color in the metal scene, while emphasizing that her success is rooted in a genuine passion for heavy music and guitar. The conversation ends with hints about new music possibly coming in 2025.

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