The Talk Music Podcast

Author: Tom (Toomas) Treumuth

The Talk Music podcast features host Tom Treumuth, a Multi-Platinum Producer/manager/entrepreneur. The focus is on fun, entertaining chats with fascinating musicians from around the globe, as well as top music experts including managers, producers, studio owners, publishers, and current/ex-indie label executives. The Talk Music Podcast is for the passionate music fan, the seasoned musician and those just starting out (and of course industry folk too)!Visit our website, thetalkmusicpodcast.com and follow us on instagram @the_talkmusicpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rick Hughes
Episode 19
Friday, 21 November, 2025

This week my guest on The Talk Music Podcast is powerhouse vocalist Rick Hughes — known for fronting Canadian metal titans SWORD. (METALLICA are such huge fans they personally invited the band to open for them)With a career that blasted off in the 80s metal scene and took him around the world, Rick is now stepping forward with REDEMPTION, his first international solo album. It’s a spectacular production thats bold, authentic and heartfelt. What makes REDEMPTION especially electrifying is the sheer scale of Rick’s vision. He reunited the legendary Ozzy Osbourne Speak of the Devil lineup (Brad Gillis [currently in Night Ranger], Rudy Sarzo, and Tommy Aldridge) for his lead single “The Real Me,” a The Who cover that earned a rare 10/10 review and was praised as “a perfect journey” with a vibrant, modern sound. The album blends blistering rock energy with emotional depth, bilingual tracks and guest appearances from heavy hitters like Robby Krieger (The Doors), Lee Aaron, Amy Keys, and rising guitarist Jacob Deraps. This is Rick Hughes fully inspired, making the album he always dreamed of. We go deep into the inside story behind his powerhouse vocals, how his all-star collaborations came about, and the unstoppable passion driving REDEMPTION.You won’t want to miss this one. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.