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The runes spoke, and LN answered. A high-octane, mythology-drenched Viking Metal experience, forged on the Northern shores and built for those who crave sound with soul. Fans of Amon Amarth, Ghost, and Heilung — this one’s for you.
We saw her at Breaking Bands and true to its purpose, we came home with a new favourite band.
This was my daughter Marinas real taste of music and one of her first interviews, the catchy vocals of 'Hangmans Son' beckoned us over and from that moment we became firm lifelong fans. LN's impressive vocal range reminds me so much of Arch Enemy as well as their catchy riffs, perhaps that's why I was drawn to them.
Be sure to check them out, you will not be disappointed.
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Struck/Down are a five-piece groove metal band hailing from the heart of Kent. Blending their love of classic groove metal with modern heaviness, they aren’t afraid to pull from a wide range of genres to create a sound that’s entirely their own. Their influences span icons like Black Sabbath, Machine Head, Black Label Society, Gojira, and Lamb of God.
Formed in 2014 as a hard rock outfit, Struck/Down have steadily evolved into the powerful modern metal act they are today. Their debut album Gone dropped in August 2019 to a packed hometown release show, marking the start of their mission to spread their music across the UK. Even the pandemic couldn’t slow them down — in 2021 they released their five-track EP From Demons, keeping their momentum strong.
Now, the band is pushing into new territory. Their upcoming release, To Witches, showcases a faster, heavier, and cleaner sound, fuelled by fresh energy from new members joining the fold.
Be sure to check them out because I had so much fun chatting to them next to their rusty band wagon❤️
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Some of you may have noticed I've been absent for a while now....Well...I have a new recruit in the Twisted, Torn And Moist camp in the form of my daughter Marina and Breaking Bands was her first festival at 3 months old (well 2 months technically as she was a preemie) but how cool and I can't wait to show her the photos and share the memories made when she's older!!! She is all kitted out in her Alpine Muffy Ear Defenders and Regicide were the first band that I interviewed with her strapped to me in my wonderful BabyBjorn Harness! We had a wonderful time seeing friends old and new and of course introducing Marina to her Rock Family!
Regicide are a Thrash/Groove Metal Band hailing from Essex and I absolutely loved chatting to them, they certainly entertained me and were great fun to chat to! Go and give their socials a "like" and/or "follow" and catch them before they are HUGE!
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I'm sure you'll all agree when I say that it's extremely important to encourage the younger generation and to get them involved as much as possible in the music scene...Well, this kid is one of the coolest on the scene, most of you probably recognise him from busting his moves on the dance floor with his air guitar or on the barrier at gigs rocking out with his inflatable guitar, busting moves with his sister Kara whilst his wonderful parents proudly watch on. Rumour has it, he's also learning the Drums, so all you drummers out there better watch out!!!
Abel Reed, my trusty assistant and whenever he asks if he can interview a band for me, I jump at the opportunity because he's absolutely awesome AND most importantly it gives him the experience, there's no doubt about the fact that he is too cool for school!!
Here he is, interviewing one of his favourite bands Trucker Diablo!!! What better way to celebrate Rockwich's 10 year anniversary than by this wholesome interview.
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I've known Gricey for many years, let's rewind 14 years back to when he signed for Leek Town, a familiar face down at what was then called Harrison Park (now known as the F.Ball Stadium. Tim over the many years has developed such a wonderful fan base, perhaps it's because he is personable and makes time for you, no matter how old his fans are. Thank you to each and everyone of you for giving your time up to talk about Tim and also for taking part in my Gricey quiz!
How impressive is this?!
*500 Appearances
*250 Goals
*14 Penalties taken
*12 Yellow cards
*1 Red card!
Me and Gricey share the same interests in music and would often talk about gigs we had lined up, usually whilst he was warming up before or during the matches. I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing him the best in his future.
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I've been saving the very best until last. I had the pleasure of catching up with my buddies Big Dan, Little Dan and Kathryn at Uprising, we had a damn good laugh! You can always rely on the Dans to mark their territory and that's exactly what they did by drawing a huge penis on my interview table haha! These are 3 of the nicest people you'll ever come across in the music scene so please go and support them by checking out their projects.
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I caught up with these guys at Breaking Bands Festival and despite me thinking they were named after somebody named Michaela who likes permanent brew they soon put me right, they gave me their CD and it was then the penny dropped that they weren't named after Michaela after all!
They are currently storming the UK Blues scene and when I caught up with them earlier in the year they said they hadn't got many gigs planned, I'm so glad that this has since changed and their name is appearing all over festivals and venues around the country!
If you haven't already then please check them out and if you are looking for a hard working band with a fantastic sense of humour then these are the guys for you!
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Earlier on in the year I had the pleasure of catching up with My Favourite Nemesis where they played at UPRISING as part of their 6 date UK Tour, they are a Finnish metal band with over 2 million streams to date, they have solidified their place in the Finnish metal scene and have an actively growing fanbase worldwide.
They have just released an EP, "We Annihilate I," which has had over 50,000 streams and 200,000 views on YouTube. It has been featured in major media outlets, including Revolver Magazine’s “6 Best New Songs Right Now” article and a review in Metal Hammer.
If you haven't already checked them out then go and do so immediately!!
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It seems like a while ago that these guys absolutely ripped M2TM Leicester a new one at Uprising!! Running With Knives (yes, their band name is bloody brilliant) talk about their journey to get to where they are now and what to expect when they play the New Blood stage, Bloodstock Festival Saturday 10th , a little birdie also told me they may even sneak in a new single in their set! We had a real good chat on the roof of the 02 Leicester and these guys really do know how to have a good laugh, I was in hysterics quite a few times during our chat and so was anybody else listening in! These midlands based musicians proudly describe themselves as metal with a cutting edge-Clever eh?!!
Be sure to check these guys out and if you are at Bloodstock Festival next weekend then they are an absolute must!!
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It's been a couple of weeks since I last released an episode, many festivals have happened over the last few weeks and I wanted to ensure that this band gets your undivided attention. Its alright though, Twisted, Torn And Moist is still in the UK USA, Turkey and Global charts!!!
Sunday night Breaking Bands 2024 headliners Stickmen closed the festival with a big party as voted for by the BBFest community, they really did not disappoint! Breaking Bands has a band for everybody and these fun loving disco punks really did leave their mark, rumour has it the confetti is still in places we shall not talk about!!
If you haven't already checked them out then you really need to, because these hard working Stickmen really deserve your support!
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Is a registered charity working to give a voice to the silent victims of childhood abuse. The children of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
In a world where – Children as young as 10 are being groomed by organised gangs and trafficked round the country as sexual commodities...Anyone with a computer and a webcam can create and distribute child pornography across the globe at the touch of a button...
Our aim is to break down that wall of silence, one brick at a time if that is how it must be done. The way we choose to do this is by making a noise, both online and in the real world. Standing up and letting those silenced victims know that they are not alone. That we listened and we heard them. That we will speak up on their behalf, by trying our best to make others understand the long term effects of being a victim of child pornography and sexual abuse, that one way or another an entire lifetime is spent dealing with those effects.
We offer a point of safe first contact for those victims, who may never have been able to talk to anyone about what happened to them, simply done their best to lead their lives as normally as possible. We have a fully qualified counsellor who works with victims in the way best suited to their needs and will do so for as long as the need is there, as well as referring on to other support agencies if required, this is done at no cost to those victims or their families.
Of course it is not just sexual abuse that scars lives and we stand up for ALL victims of abuse, be that physical, mental or emotional, for all those helpless victims who have never been able to tell anyone and for those who have tried and simply not been heard, understood or believed.
So how do we do this?
We attend Rock gigs up and down the country, raising awareness on behalf of the victims and offering a safe and anonymous contact point, as well as offering information on any issues surrounding the subject
We operate a mobile education and information bus that can travel to anywhere needed and offer advice on parental safety programmes, keeping young people safe online, guarding against online grooming, privacy and safety within social network platforms, and offer access to our counsellor.
We operate on the internet where among other things we host a page for our mascots, The Fl’obbles (knitted creations), not only a wonderful fund raiser for our work, but also another safe and anonymous point of contact.
And while we are working on making things better for those already affected by this abuse, our long-term goal is to protect future generations from the dangers of sexual exploitation through education and information. To arm them with what they need to operate in a world where technology is a part of their everyday lives and should be safe for them to use without the fear of falling into the hands of an abuser. Victims and survivors of abuse do NOT want pity, they want help, understanding and to be heard. Surely we can all do our absolute best to give then that.
RACPA UK can be found at
www.racpauk.org
and on Facebook and Twitter. We can also be contacted confidentially at:
racpauk@gmail.com Registered charity No. 1151556
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Dead Man's Whiskey, this band were arguably one of THE CLEVEREST bands that I've ever had the pleasure of interviewing on my podcast. It's always an honour to catch up with them and they are definitely a band that are on to BIG things, they have a wonderful fan base and its hardly any surprise because the way they engage and look after them is second to none.
Nico is one of the only singers I know that can reduce the audience to tears in record time and then gets them rocking out straight after, incredible. Make sure you support his podcast The Tiny Bookcase, I promise you it is very addictive!!
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I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Borstal at Uprising!
Borstal are a newish UK hardcore band who feature band members Pierre Mendivil (Knuckledust), Nick Barker (Brujeria, ex-Cradle Of Filth/Dimmu Borgir/Testament) and members of Dripback and King Of Pigs. Borstal released their debut EP titled “At Her Majesty’s Pleasure” back in April and if you haven't already checked it out then you absolutely must!!
They were fantastic at Uprising and if get chance to see them then do so!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to JAYLER at Breaking Bands. JAYLER are a hard hitting energetic young rock band from the Midlands that produce a full on energetic rock set that always leaves the crowd screaming for more.
It took me ages to get to these guys, I had to contend with their never ending merch queue and plethora of fans flocking round them. Hardly surprising though? They are such lovely, humble guys and I overheard many people say that they were their favourite band of the festival-What an achievement!!
Relatively newish onto the music scene, they have certainly established a place on many festival line ups and recently even supporting Kira Mac on their recent tour.
We chatted about their experience so far and the fun they are having, I could have chatted to them all day but they had to get back to their adoring fans, whose ages ranged from young children to the elderly.
I can't wait to catch up with these guys in a few months to see where they are up to, the Skys the limit and the worlds your oyster, if you haven't already checked these guys out then please do!!
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I caught up with Voidwalker exactly a year ago when they won Metal2The Masses @ Uprising. What a year it has been for them, they released their latest album The Slow Decay in March and if you haven't already checked it out then you absolutely must!
There's so much still to come for this band and its lovely to see their hard work paying off. As always they were very excited to take part in my general knowledge quiz, these were one of, if not THE cleverest band from Uprising last year, have a listen to see how they got on.
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I caught up with Ashen Reach a year or so back and it's so heartwarming to see how well they are doing, homecoming is still to this day one of my favourite albums... A deffo must for a road trip, but a word of warning...you might struggle to stay within the speed limits. Hearing them say that our first was one of their all time favourites after this long really is so lovely to hear, what an honour.
Our last chat was pushing nearly 2 hours as I just couldn't get enough of these friendly Liverpudlians. They are continuing to dominate the grass roots music scene and it's really refreshing to see their name on many a festival line ups... Long may it continue.
This episode comes with a warning though, beware because it will be impossible to keep a straight face whilst we navigate what life is like in our brains.
If you haven't already then go and check them out, truly wonderful musicians and absolutely wholesome human beings.
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I had the pleasure chatting to Jukebox Monkey, or Jukebox Monks as I affectionately referred to them as. Sludgefest was awesome and I'm so glad I didn't end up in The Dog House by the end of the night!!
We chatted about them being accident prone, being cold because they are from "Daaaaaan South" Great tattoo's and comparing members to Feral Cats! We had a fantastic chat and it was great to get to know this new band I discovered! My mum Sue would even approve of their music and that's a MASSIVE compliment!
Self described as Stoner/Alt Metal / Grunge / Rock this band sound great and are extremely personable and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to them! Their latest album ‘Smiles Becoming Teeth’ is available to download/buy now!
If your a promoter from a Town or City beginning with a "B" then please help them play your area, Brighton, Bristol & Bournemouth GET THESE GUYS DOWN THERE they REALLLY wanna play! See how they got on in my general knowledge quiz and see how clever they are!!
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Isn't it amazing who you come across after a night out, especially after rolling out of my kebab house Taabish on route to "BIG Tesco"- Cheers for the 3 hours free parking!!!
Queen Cult were off to get their late night snacky snacks after supporting CAMENS at their album launch show up at The Sugarmill Up Hanley Duck, and in true Jo style I couldn't resist a quick chat. I think we covered quite a lot in the few yards we walked and talked en route to Tesco! Cheers to my ever patient partner Alex for keeping the kebabs safe!
Queen Cult are from Macclesfield, also known as "Treacle Town" which refers to an historical incident when a horse-drawn wagon overturned and spilt its load of treacle onto the street, after which the poor scooped the treacle off the road.
Opening the year at a sold out Sapphic Sounds in London, 2024 promises to be a huge year for them. In March they hit the road as main support for Fort Hope playing in eight cities across the UK, off the back of releasing their latest single Be Better. Punk rage filled aggression, Be Better marks a real tempo change for the band and with so many directions they can head it certainly opens up many avenues. This is the first single since last year’s Sneaky Freaque which was co-produced with Stoke legend Sam Bloor, it certainly sets out Queen Cult’s intention for the year.
2024 is going to be a whopper of a year for them, please go and check them out!
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Last year my best friend Kevin was fitted with a pacemaker after having multiple blackout episodes, thanks to the fantastic work of our NHS he is still with us today. We all know someone who has lost someone, is living with a heart condition, not everyone knows they have one until they have a check up so its important to keep up with routine GP visits and if you have felt a little different than normal then make sure you go and seek medical advice.
Kevin and his group of trusty friends including me of course will be walking from Leek Town FC to Rudyard Lake Sunday 30th June in order to raise money for The British Heart Foundation and the upkeep of the in-house defibrillators at Leek Town FC. If you wan't to join us then you are more than welcome to do so, you'll have good company that's for sure!!
Heart and circulatory diseases is the umbrella term for all diseases of the heart and circulation. It includes everything from conditions that are inherited or that a person is born with, to those that develop later, such as coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, stroke and vascular dementia.
• There are around 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK -
an ageing and growing population and improved survival rates from heart and circulatory events could see these numbers rise still further.
• Around 4 million males and 3.6 million females are living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK.
• We estimate that in the UK more than half of us will get a heart or circulatory condition in our lifetime.
• Around twice as many people are living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK than with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease combined.
• Heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter (27 per cent) of all deaths in the UK; that's more than 170,000 deaths a year, or 480 each day – one every three minutes.
• Around 49,000 people under the age of 75 in the UK die from heart and circulatory diseases each year.
• Since the BHF was established the annual number of deaths from heart and circulatory diseases in the UK has fallen by nearly half.
• In 1961, more than half of all deaths in the UK were attributed to heart and circulatory diseases (320,000 deaths).
Please donate if you can and spread the word, even if you just check in with your friends and family, lets help save lives together.
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Sludgefest Stafford headliners Eschalon really did not disappoint! Simon Garrod and his band of brothers ALWAYS put on such a wonderful show wherever they play.
The wealth of experience they have between them really comes to fruition during each performance, their wealth of knowledge that they have gained over the years they are not afraid to share and encourage newer, younger bands.
These guys are only a door away from BIG things, so please help them on their quest to break through as a well established band.
If you haven't already then please check them out, they are incredible!
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Hailing from the Scottish Borders are a band called Razor Sharp Death Blizzard! Forged from the molten steel remnants of RIDGEBACK and SWELLYBELLYS🔥This band come with a warning though, they contain copious amounts of PUNK ETHOS and METAL RIFFS throughout and if you get too close they will melt your face off, these guys certainly know how to bring the party!
I had the pleasure of catching up with them at The Doghouse in Stafford which hosted the annual Sludgefest and sludge it was, the riffs were that dirty I needed a couple of showers just to feel clean afterwards! It contained so much doom that I needed a few therapy sessions afterwards.
These guys certainly know how to party, they definitely know how to put on a show as well, see how they got on in my famous general knowledge quiz, have a listen to our chat and who knows you may even have just found yourself your new favourite and cleverest band!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Epimetheus, a Bristol based Doom/Shoegaze band. If you've listened to them then you'd definitely understand this compliment that was given to them “You guys make an awful lot of noise for a three piece”
I couldn't believe the way their music transported me to a different dimension, I forgot about everything else in the world and was hypnotised by their music. In fact every band on the line up complimented them on their show- we all thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to this wonderful band. I wasn't familiar with them before I saw them but I definitely now class myself as a fan, I loved them!
Please be sure to support these guys, they are absolutely wonderful and deserve the world!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to this wonderful West Midlands based band, Mystiek at the M2TM heat #2 at The Underground, Stoke.
What a ride it has been for these guys, not only was it a debut performance for one of the new band members, it was also a big gig in terms of prizes, for those of you not familiar with M2TM, its competition where bands battle it out with one end product...To play Bloodstock Festivals 'New Blood Stage'.
Hailing from Wolverhampton, this four piece band take inspiration from the likes of Deftones, Pantera and Alice in Chains, combining these with each member's distinct styles and backgrounds for a varied and diverse sound.
The band maintains their sonic edge live, with high energy performances and strong stage presence to command their audience's attention. Their dynamic sets and bold visuals have led to them opening for the likes of Wayward Sons, Piston and playing at venues such as the O2 institute and KK's Steelmill.
If you haven't already, then PLEASE go and check them out!!
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The beauty of hometown gigs is that you will always find a band that you've not come across before, prime example here with Smother.hc It's not very often that me and my manager Tammy go out together but we had a fantastic night covering the M2TM heat at The Underground. Little did they know that less than 3 hours later, these guys would have won their heat. So many talented musicians, from different walks of life have formed this energetic outfit.
Although they haven't actually got any music recorded yet, they are in the process of doing so but YOU HAVE MY WORD that these guys are bloody awesome!! I look forward to following your progress and I wish you all the best on your journey to Bloodstock!
Beware though, THEY WILL MELT YOUR FACES!!!
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I caught up with This Elegant Chaos at Metal2The Masses at The Underground Hanley. I have known this band for many years and it is always a pleasure to catch up with them. I have watched them find their own style and champion this in the music scene over the years and it's really refreshing to see how far they have come.
Please if you haven't already then give them a follow, stream their music and be sure to check them out at one of their gigs.
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It's been a while since I last chatted to this wonderful man, for those of you that don't know this is Gary Moat, drummer, songwriter and vocalist basically a man of many skills. He is best known for being the frontman in the band Burnt Out Wreck, not only does this band have rum named after them (How cool is that!!) they are taking the music scene by storm with all of the experience the members in this band have.
Me and Gary chatted about a whole array of things in this interview, he even showed me his array of guitars he has for sale, so anybody on the hunt for a new guitar, then get in touch!
If you haven't already then make sure you check them out!
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It's no secret that I pride myself on supporting the music scene, whether it be a musician, promoter or fellow podcast, no matter what anybody involved in music has a safe/non judgemental space on my podcast.
I am honoured that Danny and Ben of Blood, Sweat. And Beers found time in their busy schedule to fit me in, I mean Danny starts off by apologising because LØLØ is texting him!! I mean THE LØLØ who sings pop punk banger "U turn me on (but u give me depression)" I mean lets face it we can all relate, we have all been involved with somebody that just drains the life out of you!!
Well I felt so empowered chatting to the BSB guys, an absolute breath of fresh air and they too like me are flying the flag and championing our up and coming bands, giving them wonderful opportunities that bands would have only ever dreamed of!
Keep up the good work and I look forward to following your progress!!
And just remember, A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle!!!
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I had the pleasure chatting to one of the most promising young bands on the scene at the minute, Down 'N' Out. We chatted about barriers faced by new bands coming into the music scene and how YOU can support them and make their journey a nice one. Other musicians have pulled together to offer them advice and help where they can and that's really refreshing to hear.
Please go and check this band out and if you can help them out then I know they'd really appreciate it!
P.S It's worth listening just for their sheep impression!!
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Honoured to announce that once a month on my Thursday evening radio show I will be featuring a show called "Harry Hour"
My good friend Harry and I will be talking about the music industry, current issues within it, his awesome festival Hammerdown Festival and placing two bands in the spotlight. One of the bands will be from the festival line up and the other will be a band that is under his expert management.
After a beer or two, you never know what he may reveal!!
I wonder which bands he picked to talk about?
This man is one of the best in the industry, so bands get in touch with him.
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I had the absolute pleasure chatting to Jason Evans frontman of the band INGESTED. His friendly and down to earth ways, certainly put me at ease straight away and it was like I'd known him years. Once he gets on stage this changes, he becomes this terrifying monstrous figure with the ability to have you mesmerised by the sounds produced by his vocal cords, many of us only dream to be able to do so.
UK death metallers INGESTED released their latest single, “Pantheon,” upon the masses. The brutalizing new hymn comes by way of the band’s latest full-length, The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams, set for release on April 5th via Metal Blade Records
Since their fifth album, 2020’s Where Only God May Tread, INGESTED has been on a creative tear that has produced almost a full record every year, each displaying the kind of musical growth that only comes from constantly practicing, playing, and writing. The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams, is not only as innovative and brutal as their last disc -- the bleak, firestorm Ashes Lie Still -- it showcases a band willing to expand its creativity without sacrificing the ferocity that made it one of the most impressively destructive, technical death metal bands on the scene. The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams is proof that once INGESTED sniffs out a trail of musical blood, they ravenously follow it until they’ve uncovered a festering feast.
Whether pummeling listeners with double-bass rolls, blast-beats, and grinding rhythm; breaking it all down with jagged, staggered riffs, and piercing harmonics; or flooding the mix with rapid-fire bursts of minor key melodies, INGESTED has injected all of their experience, skill, and artistry into ten trenchant new tracks. New single, “Pantheon,” in particular, is a scorching conglomeration of alternating tempos, abrupt rhythm shifts and devastating guitar grind between staccato midsections.
Fresh off the back of their tour with Lorna Shore, they embark on their HEADLINE EUROPEAN TOUR 2024. Taking with them Special Guests: FALLUJAH, VULVODYNIA & MÉLANCOLIA. It kicks off on 17.04.24 in the UK at The Fleece in Bristol! On 20.04.24 they will be playing an extra special show in their hometown of Manchester @ Rebellion, what a night this will be!!
We chatted about the highs and lows of a career in music, the decision to go full time in the band, snow storms on tour, Oasis of course and lots more.
Make sure you catch these guys on their tour, they don't come around very often, especially in their hometown and their new album is absolutely awesome, you are in for a treat!!
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I caught up with The Black Hounds way back last year sometime and we were definitely overdue a catch up, since we last spoke lots of things have happened, lots of gigs played and lots of fun has been had.
Having played their Album Launch show a few days ago I thought now would be a good time to celebrate their success and to talk about their music journey that has got them to this point! All Kingdoms Fall is OUT NOW!!
We gave a HUGE shout out to the master of mixing and lots other things, Mr Jay Shredder who is one of the best in the music business!!
Have a listen to our chat, I had such a great time talking to this fun bunch of guys!!
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I am so lucky to be able to chat to such wholesome bands, Empire Warning being one of these bands! This five piece groove metal band from the heart of London will definitely get you salivating when you listen to their music. It's safe to say that their incredibly catchy riffs will leave you intoxicated,I came away addicted and wanting to hear so much more!!
These guys have lots in store for this next year, of course I shared my contacts with them and gave a few of my fellow London based bands and venues a big shout out, you gotta share the love in this industry let me tell you.
We had a damn good laugh during this chat, hope to catch you guys soon and I look forward to following your progress!!
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It's always a special moment when you discover a fantastic band that has written such a catchy song, that no matter how hard you try you just cant get it out of your head. Well CLKWRK have done just that, their track Hold On which is featured at the end of this episode is the definition of an earworm and will dominate your headspace! I go back years with the powerhouse singer/guitarist, waistcoat wearing frontman, just a few few of Nick Pilgrims many talents and i'm so happy to see him and his band doing so well.
Whilst many other bands that were around from our childhood have since evaporated from the music scene, Nick is here and he's paving the way for our up and coming bands. Having toured with Electric Six and played many high caliber of shows, CLKWRK mean buisness and now they have their debut EP out real soon…Shadows & Silhouettes which is out in April!!
In this hour long special, we went way back to the early days of Nick, Adam and Romus' musical journey, the good, the bad and the ugly times especially when Adam ruptured his arsehole whilst on tour. They talked me through the fun on the road touring so early on in their bands career, mishaps and many other fun stuff thats happened to them over the years. Adam even showed me his treasure chest of out of date tour beers and he wasn't afraid of wetting his whistle with one, which reminds me i should really do a welfare check to see how he is and whether he's survived. They even took part in my famous general knowledge quiz, it is tradition after all!!
Have a listen to these guys and give them some support, they absolutely deserve it!!
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I first met Darla Jade many years ago when she was busking by the big blue clock in Hanley (IYKYK) it was the place to be back then. This purple loving electro-pop artist is taking the world by storm, her catchy, relatable lyrics just pull you in and for me when I first heard her had me in a trance like state, almost hypnotising me...I had places to be, errands to run but I just couldn't escape, a good 20 minutes I stood and watched in awe as her unique style danced delicately in the warm summer breeze . Having just supported Dizzee Rascal on his album launch party in her home town of Stoke-On-Trent, she was buzzing to chat to me and tell me all about it and her journey into music.
I mean it's not everyday your music ends up on TV programmes such as TOWIE and Love Island, well these are just a few of the many things she has achieved. She has also been featured for live sessions at Maida Vale for BBC Introducing. Her single 'Backseat Driver' gained recognition on BBC Radio 1 and Spotify playlists like 'New Music Friday UK.' In 2022, her track 'Stories On The TV' was BBC Introducing Track of The Week, and she released her EP 'Only The Paranoid Survive.' Darla has performed at key events, supported acts like The Ninth Wave and Lucy Spraggan, collaborated with artists including BlOND:ISH, and won Amazon's 'Breakthrough Booth' at The Great Escape.
A truly wholesome human being, that has so much talent.. keep your eyes peeled and ears open for Darla Jade and hopefully we will see her name on many festivals up and down the country, I have no doubt that at some point she will be playing Glastonbury!!
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I chatted to UK award-winning powerhouse vocalist and guitarist Tom Killner, who walks the line between genres such as soul infused Blues, Southern Rock, Country, and Americana he has recently announced a special new album launch show, 22nd March at Yellow Arch Studio Sheffield following a successful Kickstarter campaign which surpassed its target!
We chatted about Toms cat Scabbers, Bin day struggles, lots of random things such as most embarrassing moments, losing cars and why you should always wear brown trousers when eating tuna sandwiches!!
It was an honour to chat to this softly spoken Yorkshire lad!! Please make sure you check him out!!
Oh and before i forget, ITS KILLNER NOT KILLER!!!!
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Do you all remember Staceys Mom? Well those familiar with this song would know that this ear worm was a very popular song back in the early 00's, it was nominated for not 1 but 2 Grammys and they even managed to bag a No 1 video (I wonder why? Staceys mom was hoooooot!) It was sung by American rock band Fountains of Wayne for which Jody Porter was the lead guitarist. He has also been in bands such as "The Belltower" and "The Astrojet" back in the day, this man has a wealth of talent and I was honoured to chat to him.
A lot has happened between now and then, In 2008 Jody finished work on his debut solo album, Close to the Sun. The 12-song album bridges the gap between the sonic atmospheric stylings of the Belltower and the guitar-driven power pop of Fountains of Wayne. His second solo album, Month of Mondays, was successfully funded via Kickstarter in 2013 and in December 2020, Porter released his third studio album Waterways. He then released EP1 in summer 2023 and we now eagerly await his most recent album EP2 which is due to be released in October!!
We chatted about his veteran years in the music scene, he took me on his personal journey throughout his career, the good, the bad, the ugly! We even joked about getting Staceys Mom back in the charts? Who's up for it then?
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Back in April 23' I caught up with Nutzie Shelley who is the powerhouse behind the vocals in Broken Jaw. We chatted about all things music, bands, festivals and I even finished with one of my favourite mini quizzes! Obviously this is part 1 and it feels like AGEES since we last spoke!
They have just signed with Marshall records so Part 2 will definitely be on the cards and I would absolutely love to have a catch up with Nutzie and the rest of the band, all their hard work is paying off and they are certainly flying the flag for our up and coming bands!
Join the #BJParty
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You know when people are described a bit like Marmite, you either love them or you hate them? Well Matt Jones is the Marmite of the music scene. Fortunately for him, I and a lot of others think he's awesome. Opinionated, tick. Very talented musician, tick. A great laugh and an all round great person to be around, tick!!
If you are lucky enough to be called one of his friends then that comes with a whole lot of loyalty, this man would travel the length of the earth to ensure his friends are ok!
We talked about issues plaguing the music scene, the fun we have had at various festivals over the years and his success with his band Twisted Illusion and his cover bands. Metal Health features strongly on my podcast and like many others Matt has battled with his own over the years, thankfully he is still here with us today to talk about it.
Hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it allows you to get to know him on a personal level rather than behind one of his opinionated social media posts!
P.S As promised the artwork on this episode is the exact moment where Matt discovered a random welly in a plastic shitter haha
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I had the pleasure of chatting tho the lads in one of the hottest up and coming bands on the metal scene IMPERIUM! When I first met these guys at an awards ceremony not only did they more or less leave with an award from every category they were entered into, I honestly thought they were trying to sell me a yacht. I couldn't work out by their dapper jackets whether they had just ran off from a wedding or whether they were actual yacht sales men!! Still to this day we laugh about that! Not only are these guys INCREDIBLY talented but they are a damn good laugh and great company, in fact if I was ever stranded on a desert island I'd deffo choose these to come and keep me entertained!
Their 10 date tour kicks off at the end of March where they play alongside ACID REIGN and various other fantastic bands. We chatted about the struggles of balancing time whilst being a new dad (Congrats Hardip- Asher is truly scrumptious) Most importantly we had a damn good laugh, this episode will leave you laughing for days!
I've got such a soft spot for these Landaners (shit attempt of a cockney twang there)
Please go and check them out, they have my full seal of approval and I am extremely excited to see what this year has in store for them!!!
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There's not many bands that get to spend two nights in a row with me, but I enjoyed Stone Angels company so much I had to make it happen!
I chatted with James, lead guitarist for the band Stone Angels who talked me through the bands journey, their plans for the future and the origins behind their much anticipated second album, "Up In Smoke" which I can excitedly reveal will be released March 22nd! This album really hits different, not only is it produced by an amazing multi platinum producer Mike Krompass, it has a real personal meaning behind the album cover.
James was involved in a devastating fire in his house whilst he was inside, luckily he made it out alive and is here in all his glory to tell us the tale. James is a huge fan of Massive Wagons and even planned his trip abroad to watch them overseas-Now that is dedication.
Have a listen to our wonderful chat and get to know the band on a personal level, their exciting plans and what's in store in 2024!!
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Its me again, If you tuned in for my show on Moorlands Radio Friday 16th Feb then I just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU. If you missed it then you can listen to it here!! Midnite City have very kindly handpicked three songs to feature on my show, We Belong, They Only Come Out at Night and Give Me Love
There is also a chance to win one of my Twisted Torn And Moist T-Shirts thanks to my sponsors STMS Studio !! All you need to do is answer the quiz question correctly on my show!- Well done to Swog who won the Quiz!!
I'll also be giving you a run down of what gigs are on locally the next few weekends!
Forever grateful to be able to fly the flag for our bands of the future and for Moorlands Radio to give me this opportunity!!
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Ryder is a four-piece, hard rock band hailing from Queens, New York. Formed in 2016, the group has left its mark throughout North America before being signed in 2021 by UK-based record label, Bad Monkey Records.
Ryder utilizes their brand of natural classic rock vibes, to throw down in front of a modern crowd. Lead singer & guitarist, James Ryder, reminds us what determination, passion, and the spirit of rock means. James' vocals are capricious and ungovernable, while his Guitar skills are classically hard. Erik Unkrich's effortlessly deep, thunderous Bass tones resonate with audiences. Billy Smith fuses precision with rebellion on drums to create a monstrous, bombastic sound. Guitarist, Andrew Bloch, rounds out the band by weaving long-sought, magically untouched, musical threads that turn Ryder into a single unifying force of pure molten rock. Ryder gives their all to live audiences with their authentically heavy sound. Ryder has played at some of the most iconic venues in the United States like LA's Whiskey A-Go-Go, NY's Gramercy Theater, NJ's Wellmont Theater, and the 2018 & 2019 Rocklahoma Festival.
The group leaves a lasting impression on these audiences, with music that leaves you wanting more. Ryder is set to bring back the nostalgic memories that only rock concerts provide. With a mix of modern and classic rock vibes, Ryder takes their live concerts to the next level. The group's style pays respect to bands prior. National acts like Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith, and Black Sabbath, inspire Ryder's vibe while incorporating their own modern twists. Ryder's first EP, What It's Worth, released in 2018, is live compilation of original songs, that showcase the member's natural abilities. The group's first studio album, Killer Karma, came to life at Obscenic Arts Studio in Dillsburg, PA with Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob/Ace Frehley/Red Dragon Cartel) at the helm. Released in August 2020, it has already caught the attention of fans across the world with its classic yet contemporary sound.
Killer Karma fills the gap of what's been sorely missed in the hard rock scene lately. In 2022, Ryder released the single, Lilan's Lullaby, which has received over 300,000 views on YouTube. Ryder followed up by releasing Don't Think Twice, an EP, the same year (2022). Don't Think Twice showcases the group's next evolution in sound. These tracks bring back those classic hard rocking vibes with depth and a darker tone. Currently, Ryder is writing their next full-length album, sure to shake up the industry with their radiating, hard-hitting, works of art. In addition, this foursome recently released their new LIVE album, in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of their first live album release.
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7 Year War, I have followed this band for a few years now, I've had the pleasure of watching them grow and my word have they flourished into absolutely awesome musicians. I've been known to interview these from a multitude of different places, Sam was in his car this time and Cass was at home in his music dungeon.
I am honoured that they wanted to make this exclusive gig announcement on my show and I know you are dying to find out what it is...I'm not telling you either, you'll have to listen to this episode to find out what it is!!!
The world literally is their oyster and the sky is the limit, these guys are hungry for progression and based on the last track they released "Fallen Angel" we are left chomping at the bit wanting more!!
Have a listen to our chat where they did a great job at trying to kid me in the fact that they didn't have an announcement to even make..... This episode was definitely worth my sacrificed lie in!!!
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I had a wonderful time chatting to The Now about their journey so far and what else we can expect from them in the next year, we chatted about their new album and had some hilarious moments where Will discovered how to set fireworks off over Zoom and he certainly kept me and Shane entertained. I even had a sneak peek of a rather funny tattoo, listen to our chat to see what animal is on the tattoo and which body part its located on!
Hailing from South Wales UK, these energetic 4 piece The Now are proud to announce their much awaited and highly dynamic debut album ‘Too Hot To Handle’ for release March 1 on CD/vinyl and all digital platforms via Trew Music.
“We’ve been really inspired by some of the brave stories told by people who have suffered from mental health.” Opening up the charismatic and engaging frontman Shane Callaghan says of the theme of the title track, “We all read some remarkable stories during men’s mental health week and still continue to read about the stresses that people can come under and we thought there’d be nothing better than writing a song about it and pulling in a collection of our experiences and stories in life so far across our debut.”
Their hooky, instantly relatable music has been featured as a Planet Rock Track of The Week, on ITV, BBC Radio 2 Johnnie Walker Show, Sky Sports to name a few. The stunning debut was recorded at the highly renowned Real World Studios and produced by Grammy Award winning Oli Jacobs, (Peter Gabriel, The 1975).
Having supported Reef, Florence Black and shared the stage with legends in Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, in addition to a rapturous reception at The Isle of Wight Festival and a fantastic ovation at Planet Rockstock they are on a mission to leave no head left unturned. The year ahead holds in store their headline album launch show at O2 Academy 2 Islington March 7 with tickets on sale HERE and a local appearance at Station 18 Festival, Hangar 18 Music Venue Swansea with more shows, festivals and ventures to Europe to be announced.
Please check this band out and if you can make it please head on down to their album launch party, it's gonna be pretty awesome!
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I had the honour of chatting to Blue Nations very own super fans at Dead Wax prior to their Reflections EP launch in Birmingham, affectionately known as the "Blue Meanies" Jill had very kindly organised this well attended meet up before we all piled over to The Crossing Digbeth where Blue Nation were about to blow the roof off. Walking into the pub I was met with such warmth, Echoes was blasting out from the jukebox and the place was littered with Blue Nation T-Shirts, I knew I was safe and I knew I immediately fitted in.
It was lovely chatting and getting to know their die hard fans, some of which had supported the lads for 10 years and more, people travelled in their droves from far and wide to attend this spectacular show and its testament to the Blue Nation boys because they are agreeably some of the nicest, genuine, kindest humans on this earth not to mention super, super talented yet so humble.
Its no secret that this band means so much to me and their music has got me through many a bad time in my life, their soft soothing melodies are like cuddles in your ears and there's no better pairing in my opinion than a brew and a bit of Blue Nation in the background. Advocates of supporting mental health like my self, I just want to take this opportunity to thank them for all their kindness and generosity that they give.
I hope you like getting to know some of their most loyal fans, I certainly did it truly was an honour to meet you all.
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Lena Scissorhands, the powerhouse behind the vocals and one of the original founding members of the Moldovian Metal band INFECTED RAIN.
We chatted about the importance of working hard in the music industry, learning from past experiences and the positive effects music has on your mental health. We reflected on our personal journeys during the COVID-19 pandemic, how we battled through the loneliness we faced and also gave thanks to each and every key worker that helped to keep us safe and provided essential services to keep the world turning. Lena Scissorhands mentioned that she would love to play alongside HACKTIVIST, what a line up that would be. I absolutely loved chatting to her and learnt so much from this wonderful lady! I just wish I looked half as good as she does, I love her unique style! We even got a little bit nerdy and at one point Pickett The Bowtruckle from Fantastic Beasts even made a guest appearance on her most prized possession her money tree which we affectionately named Michaela!
INFECTED RAIN have just released their sixth album on February 9th calledTIME. Described by the multinational band as “an homage to every fleeting second, every heartbeat, and every breath that has led us to this moment”
TIME, takes you on a musical journey with effectively-placed progressive, electronic and even nu-metal features amid ethereal passages. Track number one “BECAUSE I LET YOU” bursts in with undeniable energy,boasting aggressive lyrics and Lena Scissorhands’ swift, menacing delivery. TIME ends in a state of calm with ambient finisher “A SECOND OR A THOUSAND YEARS” - drawing the curtains closed on yet another fantastic, experimental expedition by rising stars INFECTED RAIN. A firm favourite of mine is their track called "LIGHTHOUSE" and this is what the band themselves have to say about the track From the shores of our minds to the reality of our lives, ‘LIGHTHOUSE’ represents a power that we hold inside of us. This track reminds us that the universe dances to the rhythm of our thoughts. All our thoughts are waves in the endless galaxy of creation. It‘s a call to stay strong, to remain devoted to your dreams, and to realize the potential of what you can create. In the grand clockwork of TIME, every second is a chance to surf through your reality, shaping it with the power of your mind. Join us on this journey through TIME, where each song is a tick towards a reality crafted by you, for you.
Having played alongside bands such as Butcher Babies, Wednesday 13 and a plethora of other bands they really are heading to orbit thee music scene! Their tour supporting Dragonforce and Amaranthe kicks off at the end of this month in Germany so be sure to try and get to see them, you are in for a real treat!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Bedrord Alt Rock Trio, The Tarrows. I you like a twist of 70s rock n roll, then this is the band for you. Heavily influenced by chourusy American indie music like Mac Demarco and Peach Pit. Other influences include; Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, Joy Division, Johnny Goth, Told Slant and Fox Academy. All of which become clear as you listen to their catchy melodies.
Once you've listened to one of their tracks you'll be left wanting more, even my mum likes their music....thats a huge compliment!!
Their latest single "While She Weeps" released September 2023, went down an absolute storm and since then have had a plethora of high profile gigs!
Watch these guys, because I have a strong feeling that they will break through into the mainstream music ocean shortly! I loved chatting to you guys, so please come back on soon!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Archvile a shy unforgiving black metal band lurking in the depths of Norfolk! Archvile, originally formed in 2013 and reimagined in 2022 by founding member Jae Hadley on vocals/drums and guitarist/lyricist Mikey Wil-Co. Combining the traditional D.I.Y. values of Black Metal, while adding dissonance and a truly stifling atmosphere.
We chatted about lots of things, their projects and their latest EP "Perpetuate The Cycle" which represents the cyclical nature of life and death, and how it becomes more and more apparent that our function is only to continue, no matter how devoid of meaning we become as a species. The future is in motion like an absurdist cinema, embrace the chaos that surrounds you.
Considering they weren't au fait with the meeting software Zoom, they did really well and got full marks for testing the link beforehand, turning up on time and having clear audio, that in itself is my battle won. I thought they were really professional and especially finding out we were Birthday Twins and Gap teeth twins! As always I gave Vocalzone a huge shout out, lots of musicians out there can vouch for how much of a difference they make to your voice.
Bloodstock is on their radar and Camden Underworld, there's so many places these guys wanna play, bands hit them up and be sure to go and check them out and give their new EP a listen.
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Scott Powell about their album launch show and how we can get them in the top 40 charts!! If you don't feel like going out dancing after listening to their latest track "Cynical" then clearly you need your ears checking! We chatted about the plans they have for this year, bands they'd like to play alongside such as Artic Monkeys- Alex Turner your ears might be burning because we talked about you also! Here's what they want to say to tell you about their new album:
We’ve waited a long time to say this… our debut album WORK/LIFE/BALANCE will be released on May 3rd!
This album is the culmination of everything we’ve been through so far – years of hard work, years gigging, years learning, years of loving making music together.
It goes without saying that we’re beyond proud to make it to this point… We can’t wait to share our record with you!
It’s some achievement for bands without major financial backing to make albums in today’s music industry, never mind chart them… That’s the dream. So… if we’re gonna do this, we’re going to need ALL OF YOU!
Every fan, family and friend! Man, woman and child! Please get on that link above We need as many people to pre-order as many copies as possible, and maybe, just maybe… come May, together we could do something really special!
Stay tuned for more details about "WORK/LIFE/BALANCE" and brace yourselves for two more massive announcements coming your way this week!
Strap in, now is the time.
Much love everyone!
Luke, Corbs, Josh and Scott xxx
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It was an honour to chat to Michael Copeland A.KA "FRIDGE MAN" live from the Peak District in his camper van with his lovely wife Lucy, we chatted about his reasons behind wearing the fridge, how the burden of mental health changes over time depending on how empty or full we feel. Opening up many of us find the hardest but I promise you, whatever you are going through right now you are not alone.
He is taking on a world record attempt challenge aiming to be the first man in history to climb Kilimanjaro... with a fridge on his back, all to raise money for North Staffs Mind and awareness for mental health issues.
In 7 weeks time, he will be travelling to Africa to climb KILIMANJARO whilst carrying a fridge on his back to represent the burden of poor mental health!
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