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On this episode I'm joined by bassist Johnny Famiglietti of the band HEALTH.

We talk all about their new album 'Conflict DLC', how it acts as continuation of their previous record 'Rat Wars', what it was like meeting "Hideo Kojima" (Metal Gear, Death Stranding), the band's process when collaborating with other artists, plans for more music in 2026, and loads more.

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'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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On this episode I'm joined by frontman Bobby Pook of the band Blanket.

We discuss their brand new album 'True Blue', the meaning behind the album's title, his local scene in Blackpool, working with producer Sam Bloor, the band's plans on where they want to take their sound next, and loads more.

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On this episode I'm joined by The Acacia Strain guitarist, Devin Shidaker.

We talk about the band's brand new thirteenth album 'You Are Safe From God Here', exploring different genres and aspects of heavy music, the contrast between their bleak music and goofy music videos, the origin of the nickname "Big Slime", and loads more.

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'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Joe Naan who’s a publicist at Nuclear Blast Records and SharpTone Records.

We talk about how he got into the music industry, what a music publicist does, the highs and lows of the job, advice on how to follow a similar career path, projects he’s working on at the moment, and loads more.

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JOE NAAN
INSTAGRAM: @joewnaan

NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
TWITTER: @nuclearblast
INSTAGRAM: @nuclearblastrecords
TIKTOK: @nuclearblastrecords

SHARPTONE RECORDS
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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Peter Rono and bassist Ryne Jones of Kaonashi.

We talk about their 'The 3 Faces Of Beauty: A Violent Misinterpretation Of Morgan Montgomery’ EP, their growing fanbase, how they develop and expand their ongoing concept, writing about difficult and hard hitting topics, the concept's future, and loads more.

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KAONASHI
TWITTER: @kaonashipa
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TIKTOK: @kaonashipa

PETER RONO
INSTAGRAM: @peterrono

RYNE JONES
INSTAGRAM: @ryne.satyr
TIKTOK: @ryne.kao

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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Benji Mars and guitarist Mike Hawkings of Waterlines.

We discuss how the band formed from the end of another project, their views on social media, how their set at last year's Bloodstock Festival brought a wave of new fans, their cover of 'Pretty Green Eyes' by Ultrabeat, plans for new music, and loads more.

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WATERLINES
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BENJI MARS
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MIKE HAWKINGS
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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by frontman Daniel Kuhlemann and drummer Johannes "Hanni" Jörg of Tenside.

We discuss their new album 'Come Alive Dying', recording the album in America, how struggles over the past few years have influenced its message and direction, working with John Henry of Darkest Hour, being eager to return to the UK, and loads more.

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TENSIDE
TWITTER: @tensidemusic
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DANIEL KUHLEMANN
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INSTAGRAM: @dan_the_man87
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JOHANNES "HANNI" JÖRG
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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by guitarist Scott Pinnington and vocalist Charlie Hewitt of Black Coast.

We discuss their decision to start anew with their 2021 album 'Outworld', their feelings towards their material before then, the decision to evolve and change their sound, being from Stoke-on-Trent and the local scene, working with producer and previous podcast guest Sam Bloor, and loads more.

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BLACK COAST
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SCOTT PINNINGTON
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CHARLIE HEWITT
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On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist James Tippett and guitarist Elliot Reynolds of Rough Justice.

We discuss how the band formed, their debut album 'Faith In Vain', the themes of the title-track and how it links with the album artwork, the DIY and independence driven community in Sheffield's heavy music scene, their bond with local heroes Malevolence, and loads more.

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ZACH REDRUP
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ROUGH JUSTICE
INSTAGRAM: @roughjusticemlvltd

ELLIOT REYNOLDS
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TIKTOK: @earlreyntattoo

JAMES TIPPETT
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There's no guest this week (sorry!), but with 2023 essentially over now I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who have listened to and supported the podcast in any way this year.

This whole thing is run independently by myself, and to see the love and support this podcast has received in its first full year since launching is truly amazing so, again, thank you.

A new episode with a guest will be dropping next week to kick off 2024. In the meantime, listen back to any episodes you may have missed, and if you haven't done so already then please subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening to it and get following it on social media (links and stuff below).

I'd love to know what guests you'd like for me to bring on in 2024, so please get in touch and let me know.

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