On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks to musician Damon Johnson about his great new album Battle Lessons. Other topics include Jim Troglen, The Get Ready, Nick Raskulinecz, Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, the Sound City documentary, Rush, The Killer Instinct album by Black Star Riders, and more.Then after the interview, Mark talks about the Kiss album Unmasked and is joined by Mitch Lafon of the Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon podcast.Order ‘Battle Lessons’ by Damon Johnson and the Get Ready on CD and 180-gram vinyl: damonjohnson.com/shop Follow Damon Johnson on IG.Follow Mitch Lafon on Twitter: @mitchlafonSubscribe to Mark's weekly email here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#talkingmetal #DamonJohnson #Unmasked #Mitchlafon #MarkStrigl #heavymetal #rocknroll #hardrockSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.