On this episode of Talkin’ Rock, it’s one rocker, an author, and the woman who runs Metallica’s very successful All Within My Hands foundation. 

Up first, it’s the legendary drummer Gil Moore of Triumph. The Magic Power – An All-Star Tribute To Triumph drops on June 6th, and it’s packed with rock heavy hitters—Slash, Alex Lifeson, Dee Snider, Dorothy, Tommy Aldridge, and a TON more. 

Then, he talks about upcoming plans with the band, including something called a mixed reality tour. I don’t know what that is, Gil said no one does because it hasn’t been done before. He explains that part of it. 

Next, it’s music journalist/author, Martin Popoff. We discuss his new 666-page book on Iron Maiden called Hallowed By Their Name. Martin has written over 130 rock books, so he knows a thing or sixty on the topic of rock and metal bands. We did get into some rock talk, which I really wanted to do. We talked about why Maiden has had so much success around the world, specifically outside of the United States. He speaks to who he thinks is the biggest metal band in the world and lots more. I’ll have Martin back again in the future, he’s a great guest. 

Finally, Renee Richardson, who runs Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation. She speaks to what they do, the birth of the foundation, how she got involved, and more. She also co-hosts the Metallica Report podcast, which is very well done. Fun conversation with Renee. 

Thanks for listening!