Talking Metal

Mark Strigl interviews Trixter guitarist/singer, producer, and songwriter Steve Brown for an in-depth conversation.

Steve discusses Trixter’s upcoming appearance at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland this May, along with his recent production work with Angel and Femme Fatale. He also shares stories about his longtime friendship with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, memories of Eddie Van Halen, and his thoughts on Bon Jovi and the legacy of the New Jersey rock sound.

The interview also dives into Steve’s new Bon Jovi tribute band, Always Jovi, and the upcoming tour dates for the group.

This interview was recorded on March 16, 2026.

Always Jovi 2026 Tour Dates:

⚡️ Sat 4/18 – BMI Event Center
Versailles, OH

⚡️ Sat 5/9 – Dr. Pepper Park Amphitheater
Roanoke, VA

⚡️ Fri 5/22 – Turning Stone Casino
Verona, NY

⚡️ Fri 6/5 – Devon Amphitheater
Decatur, IL

⚡️ Sat 6/6 – Sorg Opera House
Middletown, OH

⚡️ Sat 6/27 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton Beach, NH

For tickets and VIP packages:
www.Alwaysjovitribute.com

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Mark Strigl interviews Beau Brent from the band FerreTT. He is the organizer of the upcoming New York City Glam Metal Fest. June 27th in Brooklyn. Get tickets here: https://kydlabs.com/e/EV3ea58146-dc50-4bcc-ac65-27175b8aa130

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Mark Strigl and Victor Ruiz take a trip back 35 years ago to talk about albums that came out that year.

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Talking Metal – Jeremy Wagner Interview

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl sits down with author and extreme death metal musician Jeremy Wagner.

Jeremy discusses his new novel Wretch, diving into his writing process and how storytelling compares to crafting extreme metal. The conversation also touches on his connection with Guns N’ Roses insider Del James, and his work with Broken Hope and Earthburner.

They also explore what it means to be an original death metal musician, Jeremy’s metal upbringing, the influence ofMetallica, and much more.

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Legendary drummer Will Hunt joins me for an in-depth conversation.. The music before the interview is Evanescence and the closing song of the episode is Killington Pit
We dive into his new band Killington Pit, the recent heartbreaking loss of his father in a motorcycle accident, and the personal strength it takes to keep moving forward. Will opens up about how he came into the fold with Evanescence, and shares stories from his time in Dark New Day alongside brothers Clint Lowery and Corey Lowery.

We also talk about his history with Stuck Mojo, touring with Vince Neil, jamming with Korn, and his connection to Troy McLawhorn. Will shares powerful insight into performing with Zakk Wylde during Zakk’s first show sober, his time in Black Label Society, plus stories involving Slaughter, Sully Erna, and Tommy Lee.

We discuss his current status with Godsmack, and wrap things up with an update on the upcoming and newly developing music from Evanescence that he’s working on right now.

Will Hunt’s résumé is absolutely insane — and in this interview, we only scratch the surface.

If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, this one’s for you.

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