The Eddie Trunk Podcast

Zakk Wylde & Criss Angel

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. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil X, Rikki Rockett & Tony Franklin

Phil X joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his exciting dual role as guitarist for both Bon Jovi and the upcoming Triumph reunion tour. He shares behind-the-scenes details about how the Triumph reunion came together, with original members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore fully committed to performing complete sets with support from Phil and other musicians. Phil also discusses Bon Jovi's upcoming Madison Square Garden residency, Jon Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, and the possibility of deep cuts being included in the setlist. After that, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett addresses recent headlines about the band's postponed 40th anniversary tour. He reveals he's had a positive conversation with Bret Michaels, clearing up misunderstandings about tour negotiations, and confirms plans are now focused on 2027 instead. Rockett also discusses his side project Rockett Mafia's upcoming summer tour celebrating Poison's debut album 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' in its entirety, his forthcoming memoir 'Ghost Notes,' and reflects on recording Poison's breakthrough debut album 40 years ago. Finally, Tony Franklin joins Eddie to share heartfelt memories of his longtime friend and Blue Murder bandmate John Sykes, who passed away just over a year ago. Franklin reveals details about their last meeting four months before Sykes' death, discusses the guitarist's battle with illness, and reflects on their musical chemistry that produced the legendary Blue Murder albums.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Mustaine & Jay Buchanan

Dave Mustaine returns to celebrate Megadeth's latest album reaching #1 on the charts - a rare achievement for a pure metal record. He shares the emotional moment he learned about the milestone and details the extensive marketing campaign behind the release. Despite this success, Mustaine candidly discusses the physical limitations affecting his playing ability, particularly issues with his hands that make this Megadeth's final studio album. He offers insights into standout tracks like 'Tipping Point,' 'Hey, God,' and his cover of Metallica's 'Ride The Lightning,' which he co-wrote. The conversation turns to the physical toll that decades of metal performance has taken on the 'Big Four' bands, with Mustaine suggesting a potential final Big Four show with rotating slots for Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer beneath headliners Metallica. Also on the podcast, Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his solo album 'Weapons of Beauty', a departure from his rock band's sound featuring acoustically-driven, personal ballads. Jay reveals his unconventional creative process, spending three months in an underground desert bunker to focus on songwriting. He shares insights about the album's lead single 'Caroline', his experience acting in the Bruce Springsteen film 'Deliver Me from Nowhere', and reflects on Rival Sons' performance at Black Sabbath's farewell show.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Styx

Styx' Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, and Terry Gowan join Eddie Trunk to discuss their Vegas residency at the Venetian where they're performing the Pieces of Eight album in its entirety. The conversation ranges from their health routines and supplements (with a focus on the mushroom 'lion's mane'), to the creation of their new album 'Circling From Above,' and their upcoming Rockin in Paradise event in Miramar Beach. They also share candid thoughts about AI's impact on music creation, memorable touring experiences with bands like Deep Purple, and how they maintain their vocal harmonies without using backing tracks. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Derek Shulman & Dizzy Reed

Derek Shulman joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his new memoir 'Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights.' The conversation explores Shulman's unique career path from performing with progressive rock band Gentle Giant to becoming a powerful music executive who signed and developed some of rock's biggest acts. Shulman shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about working with Bon Jovi, Pantera, AC/DC, Kingdom Come, and Dan Reed Network. He reveals how his experience as a musician gave him a unique perspective when working with artists and discusses the tension between artistic passion and business demands in the music industry. After that, Dizzy Reed joins Eddie to discuss his latest solo album 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', his second release following 2018's 'Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy'. Reed shares insights into his songwriting process, musical influences including Deep Purple's Jon Lord, and collaborations with various musicians on the record. He reflects on his journey from playing keyboards at age 10 to joining Guns N' Roses, recent GNR tours across South America, and memorable performances to massive crowds.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.