The latest episode of the Talking Metal Podcast is now available, featuring a wide-ranging conversation with longtime Guns N' Roses insider and tour manager Del James.

The interview spans decades of hard rock history, iconic artists, and personal moments from the road.

One of the most powerful segments centers on Ozzy Osbourne and the Back To The Beginning event, which held significant emotional weight for the Guns N' Roses camp.

According to Del James, Axl Rose's meeting with Ozzy was a "special moment" that left a lasting impression on everyone involved.

He also discusses his brand-new graphic novel, Consensual Violence, available now on Amazon.

Other topics covered in the interview include Del's love of professional wrestling, his work with RIP Magazine, interviewing Alice Cooper and much more.

The episode is available now on Apple Podcasts.