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Fuel your fire and unleash your primal scream as we amplify the uproar that echoes through the halls of heavy metal history. Join us on this adrenaline-fueled journey as we crank up the volume and ignite the flames of rebellion. This is Joshua Toomey Interviews – where the chaos reigns and the music roars louder than ever before.
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This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome author Greg Prato to discuss his new book, The Great American Nightmare: An Oral History of The Howard Stern Show. The guys share their individual journeys into becoming Howard Stern fans and break down what makes him one of the greatest interviewers in entertainment. David looks back at Megadeth performing at Howard's birthday show, along with appearances on Arsenio Hall and Seth Meyers, and recalls meeting Will Lee during Megadeth's performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Greg also discusses Howard's history of championing rock bands like Marilyn Manson, Enuff Z'Nuff, and Sponge. It's a deep dive into radio history, rock and roll, and the cultural impact of the Howard Stern Show.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Testament frontman Chuck Billy to discuss his new book, "Holding My Breath". Chuck opens up about his battle with cancer and how the experience became a catalyst for bringing Testament back together. David shares how his own decision to go to rehab helped open the door for Testament to tour with Iron Maiden, while the guys look back on their shared history on the road, including touring with Judas Priest. It's an honest conversation about overcoming adversity, second chances, and the experiences that helped shape their careers in heavy metal.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
David Ellefson and co-host Joshua Toomey catch up on the latest happenings in their worlds, from major rock moments to unexpected reunions. David shares his experience seeing Megadeth perform at Louder Than Life and what it was like watching his former band from the crowd for the first time. Joshua breaks down how Primer 55 landed their appearance on TNA Wrestling and David catches us up on his invitation to the Back To The Beginning screening in Los Angeles, where he saw Jake E. Lee, Sharon Osbourne, and more. The guys also discuss David’s new Jackson Legend Series bass and Joshua’s reunion with longtime friend Fred Coury, who came out to see him at The Whisky. Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Britt Lightning and Tommy London of The Jetsetters. The duo discuss how the band came together, the inspiration behind their latest single “Above The Noise,” and the addition of drummer Valerie Franco. Britt also takes us behind the scenes of her audition for Lady Gaga, sharing stories from her journey as a guitarist in the music industry. It's a conversation about building a band, chasing opportunities, and making noise in the rock world.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann to the show. Wolf talks about Accept’s latest release, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, celebrating 50 years of the legendary German metal band. He looks back at Accept’s incredible history, the evolution of the band’s sound, and what it takes to keep the music moving forward after five decades. Wolf also shares stories from Accept’s career and discusses the legacy of one of metal’s most influential bands.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
Wednesday 13 joins David Ellefson and cohost Joshua Toomey for a conversation covering everything from horror conventions and Gene Simmons dinner to working with John 5. Wednesday dives into his new live album, Un-Alive from Pol’and’Rock 2025, which captures a massive performance in front of more than 750,000 fans. The guys also get into Wednesday’s take on the new Masters of the Universe movie, along with some great memories involving Dolly Parton and plenty of stories from his career in horror and rock.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
On this week's episode, David and Joshua catch up with the latest happenings in Metal Church and Primer 55. The guys look forward to both bands playing Louder Than Life and talk about the routing for each tour. They talk set lists, winding down Kings of Thrash and what 2027 looks like for Ellefson and Metal Church.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome acclaimed composer and musician Bear McCreary to discuss his new album, The Singularity: Ekleipsis. Bear talks about how Back to the Future inspired his love of film scoring, his creative process on projects like The Walking Dead, and his approach to using music to create emotion. The guys also dive into the music business, the differences between scoring and making music as an artist, and the freedom of creating something personal. The episode wraps with plenty of praise for Bear’s brother Brendan McCreary, whose vocals and musical contributions are a huge part of The Singularity.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour
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