Twisted, Torn And Moist: Recent Episodes
Twisted, Torn And Moist
Ever wanted to get to know your favourite bands? The aim of my podcast is to interview as many bands as I can in an informal way so that you get to know them as people. I'll be hosting a series of quizzes in order to find the cleverest band.
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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Rock Against Child Pornography and Abuse
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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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. Slugfest 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 years 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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!
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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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CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?
Camens NEED YOUR HELP!!!
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:
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DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE The Sugarmill - 3/5/2024
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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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I had the pleasure of chatting with Napierdalac, an extreme symphonic death metal band from the depths of Manchester.
These guys are not just an audio adventure but their performance takes you on a visual journey throughout their set, there's so much going on, blood and white shirts...the lot AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
Nothing makes me happier than seeing their logo (You can just about read it! when you get past the squiggly squigglies)
Nothing welcomes you more than playing a home town show and that's what they did at xmas, they were welcomed home with a fantastic turn out.
Their EP Launch show is at Retro Bar, Manchester 12/04/23 which features The Machinist and Leader!!!!
Make sure you get yourselves down there to support these guys!!
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This band have to be one of the chattiest and funniest band I've ever interviewed. It was clear when I met Smoke Over Elsewhere that these guys just wanna have fun....In the 39 minutes we spent chatting they shared numerous funny stories about their time as a band and as soon as we got on the subject about cheesy 90's bangers I didn't want the conversation to ever stop! We chatted about their future goals and where they wanted to be this time next year, oh and this episode contains plenty of dog stroking!! Every item of merch you buy goes towards feeding Bilbo!!
Hailing from Nottingham and a sprinkle of other places around the country these guys certainly know how to create music, the catchy riffs they churn out make country rock look easy!!
Check them out and give them some well earned support!!
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If you tuned in for my DEBUT show on Moorlands Radio Friday 26th Jan then I just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU. If you missed it then you can listen to it here!!
Blue Nation have very kindly handpicked two songs to feature on my show, we talk about Mental Health Foundation and the importance of looking after your Mental Health.
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!
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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I chatted with Sophie from one of TikToks favourite bands "SO GOOD" Branding herself as the female version of Johnny rotten this punk princess is not afraid to be heard!
Gone are the days where women were to be seen and not heard, well one things for sure..if you're knocking about in London then you'll definitely be hearing this Bratpop sensation, echoing between the buildings or at a nearby station, shouting the things that most of us daren't say.
Flying the flag for women in the music scene we chatted about some of the barriers faced and how to overcome them paving the way for our future generations!!!
A breath of fresh air and lungs that would make a fish jealous, you definitely haven't even seen the start of this band. Not only promising you a damn good show, it's an interactive performance and if you want proof then go and look them up on Tik Tok!!
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Hailing from my hometown of Stoke-On-Trent, picked out for me by my wonderful PR manager Tammy, these guys certainly know how to put on a good show.
Their name scribbled on posters around the city, if you haven't booked these guys to play then you really need to be asking the question WHY?
Melodic, Entertaining and Heavy! Their goals to be different from the other original metal bands. Aiming to put something out there you wont hear anywhere else. Meliora a 5 piece metal band from Staffordshire. Starting as a Rock band they quickly decided we wanted to take on the metal scene. Their newest releases being Elaboration, Mistake and TPOCCY quickly gaining local popularity. They are looking to expand and push their music further out into the UK and beyond. Headline or support we put on the best show we can. With more music coming soon!
Well, what more can be said apart from go and check these hard working Stokies out and it's a fact that us Stokies really are lovely, friendly people.....we definitely don't bite.....unless you ask us to of course!!
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Disability services at IMPACT Community Gym
Don't DIS my ABILITY!!
Exercise is daunting at the best of times, even when you are able bodied and takes a great deal of confidence to make the first move into joining a gym. I popped down to IMPACT Community Gym, Brocksford Street, Fenton I'd heard nothing but fantastic things about this place so wanted to experience it for myself!
Upon entering I was made to feel welcome, no one staring at you, just friendly welcoming smiles, a warmth and straight away I felt accepted and part of the team. I had the opportunity to meet some of Jacqui's clients and the stories I was told about just how far these incredible people had come really brought a tear to my eye, we all know how your life can change in a second BUT angels like Jacqui and her team are here for you to get you back on your feet and achieve goals you never thought possible.
1 in 5 people in England have a long-standing limiting disability or illness and you're twice as likely to be physically inactive if you have a disability. There's no single answer to addressing this, but understanding the barriers to participation is key. This is where IMPACT really have gone above and beyond to ensure that anybody who steps foot in their gym will be fully supported, be pushed and driven to achieving their goals in a safe environment.
They have their own disability department within the gym. They cater for all chronic ilnesses, disabilities including learning disabilities, head/brain injuries, MS, everyone is welcome to join either for a fitness session or a full day opportunities with life skills and personal development all in the package.
The motion therapy room at Impact Community Gym is an ideal way to keep mobile, the motorised machines are suitable for most disabilities including MS, Fibromyalgia, stroke and brain injuries or just as a stepping stone to using the general gym, these machines really are wonderful especially if the thought of using gym machinery scares you.
If you are reading this and have really wanted to exercise but don't know where to start then head on down to their gym in Fenton where you'll be warmly welcomed, I guess the rest will be history.
Here's where we need your help!! The more people that turn up to show their support the better!!
A 5k walk (3 laps of Westport Lake) will take place on April 28th to raise money for this wonderful gym and help survivors like Cobi maximise their recovery!
Cobi is the suvivor of a traffic accident, he was a passenger in a car that was involved in a major Collision . He sustained catastrophic injuries to both his head and body, he has had to relearn all of his skills again including walking that is why this is an amazing target for him. He is raising funds for a stair master for his fitness and rehabilitation department at Impact Community Gym please kindly donate to this cause to help not only Cobi but all that use the Disability department.
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I had the very pleasure of chatting to One Last Day, a modern hard rock band from the south of England!
They have exploded into the music scene and if you listen to their well written single "Stay Away From Me" which was released in March last year, you'd have thought they had been around for quite some time, this single was then followed by "No Chemical" in November, another exceptional work of lyrical art.
We are now only weeks away from the release of their next single, "It's A Sin (Don't Give Up)" which will be released on 9th February 2024!
They already have so many shows booked for this year and will be hitting the road with the amazing Pistols At Dawn, playing at Anvil Rockbar Bournemouth, Exchange Bristol, The Hobbit Pub Southampton, The Cobblestones Bridgwater and Facebar Reading. Eulogy will also be joining for 4/5 of the shows along with some great support acts for each show!
I'll post their long list of tour dates as the episode cover so you can keep up to date with their upcoming shows!
Go and show them all the support!!
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I had the EXCLUSIVE honour of chatting to Anna Brunner (League of Distortion) and Marina La Torraca (Phantom Elite) Exit Eden (one of my all time favourite bands) on their release day of Femmes Fatales a masterpiece of an album!
We chatted about bargain buys that feature in their music video, how to achieve a fierce look on a budget, we also concentrated on self worth and how to get the most out of the world by empowering yourself and others within the industry.
3 Musicians from 3 different countries with 3 entirely different biographies, yet all stemming from the world of Rock, now united in one band: EXIT EDEN!
After releasing Rhapsodies in Black, in summer 2017, it became immediately clear that this combination would be powerful and magical alike! With their debut entering the German album charts at #15 and rocking the stage at the legendary Wacken Open Air, these four outstanding and independent female vocalists proved how symphonic heaviness can go hand in hand with pop music - dressing well-known classics in a yet unheard soundscape, evoking more than just a cover album! Now, more than six years later, EXIT EDEN are back to mesmerize audiences with their second offering, illustrating strength and female empowerment while appropriately entitled Femmes Fatales.
EXIT EDEN’s new masterpiece refers to the “femme fatale” as a symbol of women taking control of their own narratives with autonomy, intelligence, and independence and finding back the pure feminine energy in the world.
The all-female 3 piece group unites all attributes ascribed to the new millennium: cosmopolitan, self-confident, independent and ready to do their very own thing. Despite their diversity, the 3 singers Clémentine Delauney, Marina La Torraca and Anna Brunner blend together personally as superbly as they do vocally with their very diverse vocal tones and techniques that go from opera style to raspy rock. This constellation created extraordinary and powerful ideas and it became their unique plan to raise EXIT EDEN’s very own edge: to show the world that almost every classic song can be transformed into a solid metal-rock song.
If you haven't already then go and check them out, I promise you that once you start listening to them you'll be hooked!!
Exit Eden
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I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Emilia Maciolek, most of you may or may not know that she is the drummer in a band called Eliminate The Middle Class, she also studies music at BIMM and is also one of the promoters at The Devils Dog, Digbeth- One of Birminghams most celebrated music venues!
We talked about lots of stuff including bucket list bands that Emilia would like to book at The Devils Dog..one of which includes the band Monuments! She told me how you can contact her and welcomes contact from any band that would like to play at this iconic venue. She also let me know about the best place to park in Birmingham if you are attending The Devils Dog, because if you are anything like me I ALWAYS stress about where to park in big cities.
She talked me through her journey into music and I had a wonderful time learning about this talented young lady! Keep up the good work, I'm rooting for you!
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I had the pleasure of being invited on my local radio show Moorlands Radio talking to Tony Mullins, it was weird being interviewed as I'm usually the interviewer. We talked all things "Twisted, Torn And Moist" and I'm sure you'll enjoy having a listen to my interview.
I'm honoured to tell you all that I've now been offered a mid-morning monthly slot called
Joanne's Twisted, Torn and Moist world of Music!
Where I talk about what's happening in the music scene locally/surrounding areas, nationally and also what bands I've interviewed over the month!
Gigs, festivals, events etc-helping to spread the word.
Doing my bit to help keep live music alive!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to alt-pop-punk good time rockers Skinny Knowledge who not long ago unleashed their forward-striking and sing-along song packed new album ‘twentytwo.’
Frontman and guitarist Andy L Smooth enthuses, “This is a journal of my life through 2022. I’ve always written songs that are honest, and come from real experiences, no fictional writing. Every word I sing is a true story, and real feelings that I’ve been through. This album is no exception.”
I dare you to play one of their songs and stay still? I bet you can't, a few seconds in and I was nodding my head and tapping along to the feel-good opening anthem ‘I Wanna (Rock N’ Roll’)’!
Based on the South coast this dynamic 4 piece are set to dominate the music scene. Their tracks wouldn't sound out of place on the Tony Hawks game playlist and they definitely take me back to my teenage years!
Fans of Planet Rock, Kerrang!, Classic Rock Magazine, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Emerging Rock Bands listen out because they often feature on these platforms. They have brought their effervescent live show to various venues and festivals including Teddy Rocksand the inaugural Maid of Stone in Kent to a packed out marquee stage.
Early 2024 sees them in their London debut as special guests to highly acclaimed blues rocker Jack J Hutchinson at O2 Academy 2 Islington, tickets are on sale now. 2024 is poised to be a busy yearplaying the fantastic Love Rocks Festival and Wildfire Festival with more festival appearances and shows yet to be announced.
Absolutely loved chatting to these guys, definitely a band of the future to watch and how honoured I feel sharing this journey with them!!
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It’s a long climb from the schoolyards of Norwich, UK, to the top table of the British Blues scene, but Oli Brown has scaled it in just four years.
It's fair to say that his career hasn't quite followed the trajectory many expected.
He released his blues debut albumOpen Road in 2008, six years later he took a hard-left with alt.rock band RavenEye, but seemed broken by the business when that band split after making a dream start supporting Kiss, Aerosmith and Slash.
Luckily for us, he's back on the scene with his new band Oli Brown & The Dead Collective, and he also has a thriving jewellery business called
Black Feather Design
https://www.olibrownofficial.com/post/black-feather-design-jewellery
Please show your support to this incredible man!
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2024 is promising to be the year that gives the most!
I caught up with my friend Simon Garrod, UK TechFest organiser and guitarist of Eschalon! This man has been around, seen a lot and his experience in the music scene really is one to be treasured. Not only are we extremely grateful that people like Simon exist especially when it seems at times the music scene is coming crashing down, venues closing, bands breaking up etc.
Founded in Cambridge by Simon Garrod and Miles Taylor, Eschalon has been a behind-the-scenes project for many years. During lockdown, the band finished writing multiple bodies of work before recruiting the right members for the job, which eventually saw the culmination of what we know as Eschalon today, it's amazing who you meet in Pizza queues these days isn't it?!
Their recording started with Meyrick De La Fuente of Floodgate Audio in late 2021 to create their captivating auditory and visual brutality. Mixing dissonance with serenity, Eschalon draw from a wide range of influences, fusing multiple genres to create a dense and chaotic soundscape, with beautiful visuals that will leave you hypnotised!
What a year Eschalon have planned for us all, not only are their videos on another level, no CGI was used when making them, what you see is a true reflection of hard work, persistence, unbreakable friendships and a lot of passion that has built up over the years.
Considering their first gig as a band was in October (3 months ago) they are storming through the music scene like bulls in a china shop!
So promoters around the country, get them booked because I have no doubt that they will skyrocket this year!!
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*WARNING-MAY CONTAIN SHARKS*
"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." -Maya Angelou
"PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH" -Samii Armento
Ladies and Gentlemen, grab yourself a brew and have a listen to my chat with Samii Armento. New to the scene? We got you covered, we strip it back and talk about all things you can expect in the music industry. We chatted about lots of stuff including where we see ourselves after death, swimming with sharks, what animal we would come back and reincarnate into and many other stuff which will make you belly laugh.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it!
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Every Dementia Aware Fest that Dave puts on is equally special, the line up, the charity the funds raised etc. This one is special in it's own right as it's Daves last one...Yes, I know he's said this many times but that's it, this is the last.
Please come down to The Station Cannock and give him a damn good send off.
There's a raffle, lots of amazing bands and wonderful company of course!
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I had the pleasure of chatting with these guys just before Christmas.
You know what they say good things come for those who wait, well the wait is over its here in all its glory. Regional One hailing from the South of England where they broke into the UK Rock scene, music inspired by artists such as modern giants Avenged Sevenfold, Shinedown, Black Stone Cherry, and Muse, all the way back to classic legends such as Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath.
They released their latest EP "Hero", on Friday 28th July 2023, with a brand new music video and EP launch show in their hometown of Bournemouth.
We had some great fun talking about lots of random nonsense including the importance of McDonald's when you are abroad, tune in for our holiday hacks and just general chatter. We even had a cheeky bit of Karaoke!
I spoke in fondness of the Attic Theory episode where Kenny became the mower king.. make sure you check out The King of The Trimmers on YouTube WARNING -Contains lots of Lawn Mowers!! https://youtu.be/lxxNpvGSTtk?si=YqVjlH6XpVIGxRJG
Oh and in their spare time they love filming their own edition of Masterchef which can be found on their Youtube page.
Regional One were such a friendly bunch who clearly have a great bond with each other, they are great to chat to and the only problem I had when interviewing them was my 35 minute curfew, I could have chatted to them all night.
Please listen to our chat and show them huge support because they absolutely deserve it!
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Have you ever dreamed about something and then only had a day or two to turn it into reality?
Well...Thats what happened here! I only thought I'd get enough messages for a 10 minute episode, but due to the overwhelming response I've decided to release it in two parts.
I love nothing more than giving bands a platform to be heard, be known and the chance for fans to get to know our bands of the future on a personal level. So for everybody that has supported bands this year, supported our scene in some way whether it be by attending gigs, festivals then THIS IS A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU FOR DOING YOUR BIT IN KEEPING THE MUSIC SCENE ALIVE.
As the door closes to 2023 I thought I'd leave the final words of the year with our favourite bands!
Part 2
- Blue Nation
- Molly Karloff
- Blitz Happy New Year Acoustic
- Crostpaths
- Sons of Liberty
- Alan Kinstrife
- Nelly Drummer Extraordinaire
- Gutlocker
- Tom Kilner
- Burnt Out Wreck
- Shape of Water
- Splintered Halo
- Steal The City
- Arms To Oblivion
- Black Vultures
- Recall The Remains
- Chaindrive
- Ward XVI
- Midnite City
- HEDRA
- FLEISCH
- Adam And The HellCats
- Pete Brierly
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Have you ever dreamed about something and then only had a day or two to turn it into reality?
Well...Thats what happened here! I only thought I'd get enough messages for a 10 minute episode, but due to the overwhelming response I've decided to release it in two parts.
I love nothing more than giving bands a platform to be heard, be known and the chance for fans to get to know our bands of the future on a personal level. So for everybody that has supported bands this year, supported our scene in some way whether it be by attending gigs, festivals then THIS IS A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU FOR DOING YOUR BIT IN KEEPING THE MUSIC SCENE ALIVE.
As the door closes to 2023 I thought I'd leave the final words of the year with our favourite bands!
PART 1
- Ians Chain
- Syncolima
- Kickin Valentina
- Breathing Method
- Tiny forehead
- In Search Of Sun
- She Burns Red
- Poole Vigilantes
- HEDRA
- Secreum
- Pre-Mortem
- DC Sound Attack
- Akilla
- Preacher Stone
- Venomous rose
- Tilly
- Thieves of Liberty
- Rockwich
- King Kraken
- S.O.S Fest
- Hell Fire Music Entertainment
- Sharkroom Productions
- Hammerdown Festival
- Sanitarium Clothing
- Stone Angels
- Apriori
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77% of men polled have suffered with common mental health symptoms like anxiety, stress or depression. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. 29% of those who haven't done so say they are "too embarrassed" to speak about it, while 20% say there is a "negative stigma" on the issue.
In this episode I spoke with Chris Nichols, a Bradford based singer/songwriter who after battling with his own demons and coping with the loss of a friend hopes that by raising awareness of mens mental health will start more conversations about mental health among men, all proceeds from his single 'Blessed' will go towards Andy's Man Club, the suicide prevention charity for males.
West Yorkshire's suicide rate is higher than the national average, with a three-year rate of 12.5 registered suicide deaths per 100,000 people in 2020 to 2022, compared to a rate of 10.3 for England. Men continue to account for around three quarters of suicide deaths.
Not just UK, it's a worldwide problem and opening up is the hardest part, taking that first step, knowing who to trust.
Wouldn't it be nice for men not to have to wake up, put a smile on their face and act like everything is fine, when deep down everything is going wrong?
There is a lot of Stigma attached to talking about mental health. A Smile can hide alot.
Chris explains how you can help play your part in banishing the stigma surrounding mens mental health, how just by simply being there for somebody can save lives!
Let’s walk together and find the sunshine. It is always there.
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FACEBOOK - / chrisnicholsmusic
TWITTER - / christoff26952
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I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Adam Leader of In Search Of Sun! Now if like me you are wondering where the sun has gone, it's winter after all and the days are dark and dingy. Well don't you worry, because Adam really did brighten up my dark evening and I'm sure he will brighten up yours too.
We covered lots of stuff in our chat, from the idea behind my podcast, inclusivity in the music scene, parking at gigs and working together to help each other out, we are one big musical family remember!
Adam is not only a musician he is also a film director and writer and spoke proudly about his Award winning Horror Movie Feed Me, which by the way is excellent but not for the feint hearted!
We chatted about the past year and what they achieved, highlights including playing with Skarlett Riot and also their goals for 2024, what we can expect from them and also their 2024 8 date headline tour which kicks off May 3rd in Glasgow!
2023 has been a wonderful year for them as a band having 1.2 Million Streams in 156 Countries around the world! Impressive eh?
Anyway, if you haven't already then check them out because they are far too hot to handle right now and based on the success of their tour ticket sales they are about to sky rocket, so keep an eye out for them because its a band you will being a lot of this year!!
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*Warning, may contain traces of Christmas Cheer, SuicideGirls and funny stories*
The legend that is Samii Armento, has dedicated her life to the music scene in many ways, this episode is her journey as a promoter over the many years involved, we talked about the good times and also the dark side of the music scene. Her modelling days seem such a long time ago (Bloody Gorgeous isn't she?!?!) We spoke about the opportunities that this created for her, especially her links with the SuicideGirls? I mean who didn't want to be one growing up? One of them even came to one of her events!!!!!
Not only is this my Christmas special, it's also the chance for Samii to draw a line under her days as a promoter. Those of you familiar with Unearthed Music will know how much Samii has given to the scene during her time as a promoter and she has always gone the extra mile for her bands, friends and fellow promoters in the scene.
In fact anybody who knows Samii will back me when I say that she is an absolute angel, she's like the music industries very own Angel Gabriel, keeping watch over all the bands and making therm believe in themselves!
Although Samii has now retired as a promoter she is still heavily involved in the music scene (You can't get rid of her that easy guys) her new venture Sharkroom Productions with her partner Ali, they specialise in band, model and event photography and videography. I even got to see them in action at the Unearthed Awards night at The Hairy Dog, Derby last weekend- Professional, personable and you can be sure that they will provide you with top quality content.
I'm sure you will all join me in thanking Samii for everything she has done over the years and bands if you haven't got photos taken or videos filmed by Sharkroom Productions, WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING AT?
All you need to do is google Sharkroom Productions and the search is full of their work! Please make sure you go and show this dynamic duo from Northampton some support, it's always nice to give back especially when she has done so much for others!
For those that don't know, I work in the NHS as an ODP and this is one of the busiest times of the year for me, I'm working right up until Christmas and working over New Year so I'd like to take the time now to wish you all a great Christmas & a safe new year.
I know that for some people Christmas isn't always Merry and Bright, this time of year is hard mentally and can feel extremely lonely, please don't be afraid to take a step back and focus on your own mental health and if you are struggling then please reach out, talking really does save lives and the world is a better place with you in it.
Ive posted some useful numbers below:
Ians Chain is a charity based on compassion, empathy, openness and honesty and help is available if you are feeling alone and would like some non judgemental support, they can be reached on: 07515 160665
Samaritans is Free 24-hour confidential emotional support available 24/7 and can be reached on 116 123
or you can Text SHOUT to 85258 it is a free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.
PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK
Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141
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*Warning may contain a trace of WHAM! but not enough to actually send you to Whamhalla*
I absolutely love watching bands develop, this group of young'uns are taking the music scene by storm. If ever you've wondered Arch Enemy and Amon Amarths love child would be like then 7 Year War is my guess.
Not only have the streams of their most recent single Fallen Angel been gaining momentum the countries listening them has too.
We chatted Live from Toms dads office about their plans as a band, we looked back at this last year and how far they have come both personally and musically.
I have no doubt that these guys will be HUGE one day, I mean lets face it they have age on their side and if you haven't already then please check them out!
I can't wait to see what this next year has in store for you guys, and judging by the snippet of their new song you are all in for a treat!!!
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Jay Shredder is Music & Video Producer/Engineer based in the Midlands specialising in Rock, Metal & Pop music. He has been featured on BBC Radio One, Kerrang, Planet Rock just to name a few.
Jay has worked with a fine list of Rock royalty including Saxon, KK's Priest (Judas Priest), Diamond Head & more and works out of his own Studio, SLL STUDIOS as well as travelling the world for projects such as having a private tour around a castle in Austria with Volbeat!! He has many strings to his Bow and if you don't know this guy, then I'd say you are definitely missing out as he has a wealth of knowledge that he often passes to the smaller, newer bands offering them handy advice to help them on their journey into the music scene. His schedule is filling up rapidly so if you have a project you'd like Jay to help you with then don't delay in getting in touch here https://www.jayshredder.co.uk.
He has just racked up a total of 1,000,000 views on his YouTube videos and I'm definitely not surprised because I spent a good hour going through and watching some of what he has on offer and I was absolutely mesmerised by the quality, I almost felt like I was there in person.
It's fair to say that this man eats, sleeps and breathes music but it was nice for me to dig a little deeper into his personal life and see how he manages family life when he is out on the road or locked away for hours on end in his studio!
Unfortunately a few months ago Jay's sister’s partner passed away aged just 39. Not only will he be missed by so many but their 8 year old daughter now has to grow up without her dad and that’s absolutely heartbreaking
I know I have some great supporters here and it’s times like this that you can really make a difference. Laura and the family would like to raise £5k to get Zep’s ashes put into a diamond for Ophelia, his daughter. If you can spare a few quid, or just sharing, it all helps massively!
Please give generously and lets help Ophelia get this unbreakable gift to remember her dad.
Please donate by following the link below.
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Graham of the band Wounded Cross, I was on strict orders to go easy on him by his management company as it was his first interview! I'm honoured that I got to take his interview virginity from him!
Hailing from Rugby this band are looking to break onto the music scene this next year, they have the songs written there's just one thing missing like most bands...MONEY to get them properly recorded. Just like anything in this world, quality costs and it aint cheap!
I will forever quote Johan Niemann, the bassist of Swedish Metal band Evergrey on this
"Don't do it for the money"
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Picture this, the temperature has plummeted and I'm sitting in a freezing cold house because I don't want to spend money on heating (I'm tight you see) The interview starts with Aled taking me on a tour through his house where he reaches the front door, he spends the next half an hour hanging out of his front door letting all the heat out of his house just to make sure he has a decent signal for our chat. Now that ladies and gentleman is dedication!!
Hugo found this all too funny and as the conversation picked up it took a turn and I can't remember how, but we got on to talking about dressing gowns and Aled's assortment of robes! Hands up who thinks the "Aled robe" calendar should be done.
The Black Vultures have just released their newest single "Treat me like an animal" and it should definitely be added to your playlists, although they are a newish band they certainly have the craic and camaraderie that you would find in bands that have been on the scene for years.
I could listen to these guys all night, who doesn't love a Welsh accent!?
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Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have not heard of Mr Gordon Kimber then take a look in the mirror and ask yourself where you have been hiding all this time.
This man I would describe as the golden retriever of the music scene, he's loyal, trustworthy, intelligent (questionable at times I know) and friendly, just to name a few of his many traits.
He is often seen going above and beyond for his many bands he helps out (because he's a nice guy) usually his hands are full with amps and various bits of musical equipment, he's a bit like a pack horse at gigs....maybe we should rename him the Sherpa of the music scene!!
He is concentrating on band management and dipping his finger into the explosive world of pyrotechnics, so if you want fire and anything overly dangerous then give him a call!
Im sure you'll all join me in thanking Gordon for everything he does and has done for our scene! We also took our time in this episode in thanking many of the wonderful people that help to keep the live music scene alive, from venue owners to the promoters, to photographers to musicians.
We simply couldn't list off everyone so if you've not been named, it was only because we ran out of time.
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Back in September I had the pleasure of chatting to Neil Law from Poole Vigilantes, due to the audio quality not being the best I've spent the last few months teaching myself how to tidy up the audio. It's a well known fact that I don't edit my interviews unless I absolutely have to.
Anyway, here it is in all it's glory FINALLY!
If you hadn't already guessed this band hail from the lovely coastal town of Poole and are one of the most hard working bands out there!
In The City Of Lies is their latest album released in July, it's full of catchy songs and Chase The Ace has set up camp and found itself a place to reside in my head.
they are on for big things and every show that they do they pride themselves on giving you a superb night, playing the songs they love playing!!
Check them out if you haven't already and if you live on the South coast and haven't been out to see these these guys you need to ask yourself why and rectify it IMMEDIATELY!!
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This episode has been slightly delayed after coming down with the season virus that ground the country to a standstill a few years ago, I shall not name it just incase of it being bad luck. Sorry!!
I had the pleasure of chatting to Tiny Forehead, who are a Boston based Weirdo,Gloom Garage Rock Band!
And Yes, of course I asked them which band member had the tiniest forehead!
I really enjoyed chatting to this lot and as usual we chatted about lots of random nonsense but most importantly their plans as a band and goals for where they see themselves in the next year or so!
Give them a listen on Spotify and I'm sure you'll really enjoy their unique sound!
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Hands up if we have any Evergrey fans in the house?
Well, I had the honour of chatting to their bass player Johan Niemann about his solo project. He has just released his debut album "Karnivore" which pays tribute to the late Mick Karn. Johan is a big fan of the art rock/new wave band Japan and Mick Karns distinctive fretless bass playing is partly what influenced Johan to pursue his solo career alongside Evergrey and release this wonderful album..
Johan Co-Founded the band Minds Eye and during his lengthy career has also been a member of Therion and Evil Masquerade amongst others.
This man is probably one of the most humble people I have ever had the pleasure of chatting to, his bass project when I listen to it takes me back to my old PS1 days and the tracks on the album wouldn't sound out of place on any of the old school games, its almost like being trapped back in the 90's!
Often the bass is overpowered by the other instruments in a band and what a fantastic opportunity to be able to hear the bass guitar in all its glory!
There's definitely a lot of groove going on and each track takes you on a different journey, for the duration of this album I zoned out and had a break from the real world!
We also spoke very fondly of Solar Guitars, founded by the wonderful Ola Englund and how he makes guitars at affordable prices, supporting grassroots bands and his famous YouTube channel which offers guitar lessons, gear reviews and a whole lot more-If you haven't already then make sure you subscribe to his channel!
Please take time out to have a listen to this work of art that Johan has worked so hard in producing, you can find the album by following the link blow.
Johan Niemann- Karnivore
https://open.spotify.com/album/2mRGxhEoxpAism4AJ1YQUL?si=zR9kbk2PTIa_qP9goJA6kQ
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T/W RELIGION AND SEXUAL REFERENCES THROUGHOUT
They say you meet friends for life at gigs and festivals and that's exactly what happened when I had the pleasure of chatting to the incredibly gorgeous, LADY BOSS, Femme Fatale that is Vicious Precious, Lady Lucifer, Singer/Songwriter just to name a few of her many talents, if you haven't heard of her band Pretty Addicted then you need to rectify this straight away. Prepare to be transported on a musical adventure to a dark rave at a funfair in hell.
The prodigy are a big influence in her music and i'm sure you'll agree as soon as the beat kicks in. Oh and btw, she was on the same line up as with The Village People and Human League at a festival a few months ago!! There are lots of religions in the world and one thing I do believe in is freedom of speech and this is entirely what this episode is all about, it's a chance for Vicious to be open and honest .
I am incredibly proud of everything that she is achieving and as stated in our interview we get immense pleasure by building other women up and supporting them, most importantly we are an ego free zone.
Her new album "We, The Broken Children Of Hell" which contains all of her blood sweat and tears inside, is released at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!!
Unfortunately there are still a few men out there that think its acceptable to send Vicious tirades of abuse for being different, unwanted photos in here inboxes beginning with "D" (And they aren't pictures of their dogs) Feed the sheep is a song written just for you!!
If you don't like what she does then walk on by, you're the one missing out.
Imagine how boring the world would be if we were all the same, she's one of the most honest people you'll ever meet as she is not afraid to say it as it is, unfortunately she's not everyones cup of tea, but its a good job that most of the population prefer coffee anyway!!
The first Pretty Addicted interview I dropped was my 75th Episode and this one is my 147th.
Keep up the good work, I love you with lashings of my heart and thank you for letting me be a part of your success!!
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Imagine having the voice of an angel? Nope, you don't have to imagine...Georgina Wilson who is currently studying in Brighton has a voice that effortlessly soothes your soul.
She's a newbie when it comes to the music scene and is patiently waiting to be discovered. That's where I come in handy. I have the ability to share this hard working young musician far and wide, all over the world where my podcast is being streamed.
She's desperate to get out around the Brighton area and share her songwriting so if there's anybody that can help her whether it be venue owners, promoters, fellow musicians then this will be gratefully received.
When I'm listening to her music I'm imagining I'm sipping on a cocktail or two in a bar somewhere in the Mediterranean!
Her main influences are Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Billie Marten , Joy Crookes, Pip Millet, Caroline Polachek just to name a few.
Lets do what my podcast is all about and do our bit to support up and coming artists and help them on their journey.
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Those of you with a beautiful music taste may recognise the name of this band! Born In Dissonance are a metal outfit mainly hailing from Bristol/WSM but scattered along the South West like a confetti cannon.
We had a little fact exchanging session, we talked about bad driving, bad teeth and slow moving traffic. They told me about the last time they played Stoke and how much of an eggselent time they had!
There is lots of exciting stuff to be expected from these guys over the next few months and what makes it a bit more exciting is that they are a totally DIY Band!
They are such excited puppies and considering this interview was one of their first proper interviews I think they conducted themselves wonderfully.
I even let them have a crack at my new "Guess the lyrics and sing the wrong ones" game! I had a wonderful time talking to them and I'm pretty sure they had fun too!
Trust me, this band are going places they just need your help and support!
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*T/W STRONG REFERENCES TO BPD, SUICIDE, MENTAL HEALTH*
As most of you know I am a proud patron of Ian's Chain Charity and I take great pride in playing my part in helping people on their Mental Health journey.
As part of my Mental Health and Me Campaign I am honoured to be able to share Dan Baileys personal journey through his childhood all the way up to now, I would just like to take this moment to say how lucky we all are that he is still with us today.
It takes a lot of bravery to open up especially on a globally charting podcast but we hope that by sharing his story it may help other people, even if it's just letting people who have struggled on the same path, know that they aren't alone, think of this episode as an audio cuddle!
Dan offers some wonderful advice and I took this opportunity to thank him for all that he did a few years back with the#SmileAgainstTheStigmacampaign.
The#SmileAgainstTheStigmacampaign was formed by 'Smile Mental Health' which is an independent campaign, aimed at empowering people to disspell the stigma's surrounding mental ill-health, and to talk about these illnesses. The song focuses on 4 real-life stories of people battling with mental ill-health, as shared by people during 2015's #SmileAgainstTheStigma campaign. Remember a smile a day, keeps the psychologists away!
Listen to it here:
https://youtu.be/wyn4ZngQwkA?si=kzaqh9WIrQs1IIqR
How often do we neglect our own mental health?
How often do we burn ourselves out trying to please others?
we spoke about the importance of looking after our mental health and his journey on how he has tried to banish the stigma surrounding mens mental health.
Some men still feel as if people expect them to hide their emotions and “man up,” or be strong for others. Having or acknowledging a mental health condition is still seen as a sign of weakness or lack of masculinity among some men.
It absolutely isn't a sign of weakness and EVERY PERSON ON THIS PLANET will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives.
Have a listen to our chat and I'm sure most of you can relate to this and just know two things,
1) YOU AREN'T ON YOUR OWN
2) IT IS OK NOT TO BE OK
We're all in this together so let's reach out and help each other!
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You have to give it to this band Promethium, for all their dedication and hard work. Daniel Lovett-Horn basically spammed my inbox until I featured him on here!! His kindness and generosity really does go a long way and I would just like to say thank you for being such a wonderful person...The rest of the band are alright too, when they could get a word in edgeways!
Not only are these musicians wonderful at what they do, they create fantastic music to accompany you on your road trip whether it be commuting to work, just popping to the shops or travelling a bit further a field...theres a song on their new album for every occasion.
Buckle up and strap in tight, you re in for a treat with this episode...
P.S As you can probably tell by the episode photo, they definitely completed the challenge I set for them!
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"Hell’s Addiction are a 5-piece balls-out hard rock band from Leicester UK, described as the bastard child of an illicit three-way between Skid Row, early-Guns N’ Roses & AC/DC."How many bands are confident enough to introduce themselves like this and ACTUALLY sound exactly as described?
The answer is not many, and Hells Addiction are parachuting back into the music scene with a bang!!! Having Natalie Taylor at the helm of the ship, she will sail them into many fantastic opportunities, so if you wanna book the guys then she's the woman to speak to!
They are having an album launch party on 7th October at Nottinghams newest club GHOST!
Their album "9' O Clock Horses" is available for pre ordering from their website prior the the Album release.
Be quick because I know this album is too hot to handle and I have no hesitation that it will be flying out once its released, that's if there are any available after the pre-orders!
It has to be said that these guys truly are the most down to, salt of the earth kind of people and I could spend hours chatting to them....well we could have if you knew how to turn the microphone on hahaha!
Oh and lastly, Jay Mcguire is DEFINITELY to blame for the Dirty Ballerina, sorry mum!
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After Simon Gee stood me up the first time, I'm honoured to have finally caught up with him. Ever wondered what it feels to be in such high demand? Well wonder no more!
First things first his band Molly Karloff are on the hunt for a new bass player and we all know how hard it is at times to find the right person...Well that's where I come in handy, just call me the Cilla Black of the music industry, let me help find the right person for your band!
Simon talks about what they as a band are looking for and if you think you tick the boxes then get in touch!
We had a good old natter and I for one really enjoyed myself, we spoke about fond memories we share of Tina Sherwood and I'm sure most of you reading this would know how fond she was of this band...The age old debate continues what came first the van name or the band name ?
Picture this, You're at a festival, Tina is proudly lying in her van watching the world go by....
I reckon that it went along the lines of :
Simon: Hey Tina, nice van what's it called?
Tina: She's called Molly Karloff
Simon: Woahhhh, what an awesome name, i'm having that for our band!!!!!!
Simon talks about the people who have supported the band since the early days and how grateful he is for YOUR support.
We gave a BIG shout out to Alison from Swansea, I need to chat to you...We all need an Alison in our lives!!
I would like to dedicate this episode to Tina Sherwood who we all miss dearly, until we meet again our friend, may you rest in eternal peace.
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I last caught up with these exactly a year ago at Sav Fest 2022 and I made them go off and brush up on their general knowledge!
Last of the Misfit Heroes are back this year with a different line up and a newly improved knowledge base!
These are some of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met and just like last year Andrew didn't hesitate in offering me his coat!
Whenever I see their name on a line up, whether it be a gig or festival I always have a little smile to myself that they are doing well.
We need to treasure bands like these, if only there were more people like this in the world it would be a much more wholesome place.
Musically they pack a punch and their performance oozed energy, it was contagious and everyone in the vicinity of the stage just couldn't seem to stay still.
Please go and check these guys out and when you do, don't worry about taking a coat with you, Andrew will be on hand making sure you are well looked after!
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You haven't got to worry about this band not turning up, Tyler arrived for our interview a day early!
It did cross my mind whether to stick to our original plans but if there's one thing I do well it's accommodate people wherever I can at the drop of a hat.
We chatted about life outside of Black Water Redemption and how Tyler juggles work, fatherhood and the band. The lengths these up and coming bands go to make ends meet to allow them to play shows for our enjoyment, really does hit home especially when he "Plays a gig on a Friday, then lays a patio on a Saturday"
It really is an honour to be able to take a deeper look into the faces behind the music and see what really goes on behind the guitars, drum kits, microphones etc.
I bang on all the time about buying Merch at gigs and in fact my living room is littered with random bits of Merch I've purchased over the years. My wardrobe is full of random T -Shirts and if it means Tyler can have the winter off laying patios then why not add to your collection by getting one of theirs!
P.S Great photo btw haha
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Whilst on car park patrol I found a few lads knocking about with a guitar in hand, I knew by their style they weren't ordinary lads...I found Zac and The New Men on their way to breakfast club at RockWich before their performance.
Armed with a family carton of OJ I had to warn them about the side effects of drinking too much!
I guarantee you that this could be the best 3 minutes 30 seconds that you've ever listened to!
These guys are on to big things so check them out whilst you can!
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It's a very special moment for the She Burns Red boys! Not only is it their first visit to RockWich it is a nice welcome back to the old stomping ground of Northwich!
Kitted out with a Witton Shirt, they really did look the part, especially as Witton's stadium is a nice shade of red!
If you have been lucky enough to catch these guys you will surely agree with me that not only are they extremely talented musicians they are absolutely wonderful people to boot!
I'd even go as far as saying that James and Scott are the music scenes very own BFG's!
They are definitely a band that are gaining momentum wherever they go, perhaps due to their addictive stage show, catchy riffs and expertly executed songs!
Their new album "Out of Darkness" is an album that belongs in everybody's possession and if you haven't already purchased it then you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself why?
They are supporting South of Salem on their "The Samhain Supernova Tour" which is on for a sell out so make sure you get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
I had the pleasure of testing their knowledge in my famous General Knowledge quiz, they even had a little help from their friends in South of Salem!
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Me and this band go back many years, Twister I've seen them at their best and probably their worst...sleeping in a parking space, buried beneath their sleeping bags I did have to nudge them just to do a welfare check and to make sure they were alive!
As you will learn from our chat though, this is normal for them as the night before RockWich this year they were sleeping in a field! Fortunately there were no cows in their immediate vicinity luckily! Just an FYI...No cows were harmed before, during or after this interview!!
They are well known as being a very hardworking, loyal and professional band who always give their best performance no matter what is going on in their personal lives, something of which is quite hard to do.
These lovable North Easterners certainly pack a punch and I can't wait to catch up again very soon, especially as I forgot to get a photo of us for the cover photo...whoopsy.
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There's lots of men with nice hair in the music scene but I'm sure you will all agree with me that Tony Lang of Apriori has hair on another level!
If you've ever wondered how he gets his locks looking so luscious then wonder no more I had a little chat with him where he revealed all.
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Abel and Kara Reed have been coming to RockWich since they were born more or less. Their dad Neil and mum Toni have introduced them to the rock music scene and by doing this has ignited a passion in them for getting to know the bands that they rock out to.
I needed a bit of help as I had my hands full so I asked Abel and Kara if they would help me out by interviewing Daxx & Roxane for me and they did such a wonderful job im sure you will all agree!
Enjoy.
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They say storms don't last forever, I had the pleasure of chatting to 50 Year Storm at Sav Fest 2023.
I'm known for interviewing in unconventional locations and this was no different, this interview was recorded at the back of a motorhome on the campsite surrounded by the smell of freshly cooked bbq food.
Travelling all the way from Cornwall, which in itself is a mean feat I think it took them over 6 hours to travel to Sav Fest, this just shows the dedication and hard work bands like these put in to put on an awesome show for us.
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A regular to Sav Fest, you could even say that she is part of the furniture for opening the festival! I've never met a more humble person than this lady right here Carrie-Anne Rogers, you'll often find her shying away from the spotlight until it's her time to play, when she gets on that stage the transformation from the shyness and nerves is unreal. She commands her audience and creates such a tranquil, ambiance with her acoustic notes!
It's hard to believe this is all done around being a wonderful mum! This part of music is often overlooked as we don't see that side, we just see a performer on the stage but in reality it's not as easy as it looks.
It took some convincing to get her on my podcast and I'm so glad I managed to persuade her as it was wonderful to chat to her and give people an insight into her personal life around music.
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Now, those of you that know me will know that I ABSOLUTELY ADORE KinStrife.
I first met them at SavFest 2022 where they rescued me from a locked car park , I was a damsel in distress and they swooped in like Hercules to open the gates!
Since then, our paths meet quite regularly as they are a staple part of any festival line up and as their band is gaining traction they are becoming more and more popular!
But ladies I'm afraid i've gotta tell you to keep your hands off this handsome bunch as they are spoken for and their respective other halves and close friends are some of the nicest, kindest, strongest and wonderful women I ever did meet! People like this need treasuring and if the world had more of them then it would be a far better place! Yes Tina and Toni this it is aimed at you two!!
KinStrife are one of the only bands (The other one being Blue Nation at BBFest of course) to make me tear up when watching them, I was so proud of how far they have come over the last year since seeing them and the fun they are having radiates through their presence. I'm sorry everyone but if you are obsessed with their song "cursed" they now only play it for me at shows!!
Please go and support them, tell them I've sent you and I know how much it will mean to them!
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After watching this band on the outside stage at Sav Fest I knew I had to chat to them! Complete with David Bowiesque eye make up I just knew that there was something different about them. It's not very often you get a father-daughter duo but it became apparent that by chatting to them they have a better relationship than most people do!
Hailing from Berwick-Upon-Tweed the band was formed in 2019 as a self confidence project fro front woman Taylor-Grace Mitchell as she struggled to word due to having multiple disabilities which really had an adverse impact on her mental health.
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Mikey Ball & The Company last night and whilst I still have a backlog of episodes to release this episode I felt had to take priority.
How often do we neglect our own mental health? How often do we burn ourselves out trying to please others? Well I chatted to Mikey about the importance of looking after our mental health and together we tried to banish the stigma surrounding mens mental health.
Some men still feel as if people expect them to hide their emotions and “man up,” or be strong for others. Having or acknowledging a mental health condition is still seen as a sign of weakness or lack of masculinity among some men.
It absolutely isn't a sign of weakness and EVERY PERSON ON THIS PLANET will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives.
There are still quite a lot of people that don't feel brave enough or comfortable in venturing to gigs and events they once loved. The COVID pandemic really affected many people in terms of loneliness, anxiety and depression not to mention money worries, health worries and many more problems and the aim of my podcast is so that people don't miss out in getting to know their favourite bands, I'll bring them to you!
Have a listen to our chat and I'm sure most of you can relate to this and just know two things,
1) YOU AREN'T ON YOUR OWN
2) IT IS OK NOT TO BE OK
We're all in this together so let's reach out and help each other!
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Me and these guys go back many years and i'm extremely proud to share such a wonderful band from my hometown of stoke On Trent!! I chatted to my good friends Charlie and Scott from Black Coast.I was extremely keen to chat to them about their Bloodstock Festival performance a few days earlier, and by the sounds of it they had an awesome time!
I chatted to Charlie about making ends meet and to allow him to do what he enjoys he works 3 jobs to fund this. There's a common misconception that bands that play lots of gigs make lots of money and this is not the case. Any up and coming band will tell you that it is an extremely costly hobby in terms of travelling to gigs, buying merchandise and then of course you also have the cost of recording albums and making music videos!
This is why it's extremely important that we do all we can to get behind these bands, they are the bands of our future!
Any promoters/festival organisers hit these guys up.. I PROMISE YOU THEY WON'T DISAPPOINT!
P.S Charlie might even trim your hair in return!! How many bands can play a gig and cut your hair all in the same show?
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Lets rewind to Sav Fest 2022 where I collared these guys on the stage after their AWESOME performance, I even leant them a £5ver which I did later recover!
Blitz!!! Now these guys are a huge part of the music scene, they are fantastic musicians and are absolutely wonderfully kind humans.
We spoke about the importance of reaching out if you are having a bit of a tough time, we chatted about their plans as a band and what we can expect from them and I CANNOT WAIT to see their video they filmed live!!
We also discussed the mysterious stain on the pool table, answers on a postcard as to what it was!!
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Isn't it amazing how small the music scene really is? I travelled all the way to The Victoria Bikers Pub for Sav Fest only to bump into a band from my hometown of Stoke On Trent!
We had a good old chat about Stoke On Trent and the music scene in general, we talked about
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After getting absolutely drenched interviewing outside I took refuge under the cover of the covered outdoor stage at Sav Fest and chatted to the guys in Outlaw Orchestra. Not only did I make new friends with these guys we had a right laugh chatting about lots of things including old mens bollocks, gaining weight and their newly named by me their "Prison Break Tour"!
We even had a full crowd Sing -a-long in the quiz to thank them for keeping the noise levels down a bit so I could interview.
If you haven't already then don't forget to check these guys out, I promise you that you'll thank me afterwards ive been humming their tunes for days!!
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This is a special episode for me as I'm back in the place where my podcast was born, exactly a year ago on the first day of Sav Fest I turned up and Wendy and Alan very kindly let me come in and cover their event...Fast forward a year and I'M BACK! Back with Adam in the EXACT spot we stood when we had our first interview for my podcast...theres just one thing missing....it's very quiet..there are no Hellcats with him!
I love catching up with Adam and I take every chance possible to have a chat with him about his various projects, his life on the road and life in general!
I'm honoured to call him a good friend of mine, him and his dad are AWESOME!!!!
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This band are well known for a lot of things, most recently they even got Skindred to sign a contract to take them on the three additional dates they added to their UK tour, now that would be awesome!!
I sat down with Ward XVI (16) for those of you rubbish at maths, on a soggy bench in the pouring rain to chat to them at Sav Fest 2023.
This theatrical bunch of rockers will leave you wanting more after each show, their unique performance has allowed them to recruit their ever faithful inmates and if you are lucky you might even get called up to join in their show, think of these as magicians of the music scene.
They are gagging to get out and about and play every venue out there so if you want an immersive stage show as well as being taken on a musical journey then this is the band for you!
In 2017 their first chapter was opened and since then they have gone from strength to strength and in 2021 they created the first ever CIRCUS PIT at BLOODSTOCK- I was there and the Sophie Lancaster tent was packed to the rafters and many of the newly recruited inmates were mesmerised by the show.
Have a listen to our chat where they describe their perfect sugar daddy or sugar momma and are actively recruiting...Think you've got what it takes, then get in touch. They talk about their inmates and their journey to get to where they are today and of course many other things, including my famous general knowledge quiz featuring two exclusive sing alongs!
Go show them some love, and if you do then PsychoBerrie might go easy on you with her chainsaw.
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With the chance of a heatwave looming this weekend, I thought it was only appropriate to release my chat at Sav Fest with The Hot One Two!
Although they aren't responsible for the weather, they certainly left me feeling hot and bothered and exhausted from all the laughing, if you could measure funniness then i'd say the amount was around Ha⁵ ⁶
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I'm sure you'll all agree when I say that SKAM are one of the most handsome bands! Not only are they handsome they are extremely hard working, great musicians and great company...They really are the full package. I caught up with them at Sav Fest and we had a lot of catching up to do.
Every band deserves to make it and these are no exception, they are ready...BORN READY they are just waiting for the opportunity to arise.
We spoke about the challenges and obstacles faced when trying to progress in the industry.
They are one of THE most reliable bands out there, punctual, professional and that was exactly how I described them back in 2016 when I first had the pleasure of meeting them and hosting them at a festival and nothing has changed, except their music has got better and better!
These guys deserve every opportunity available to them, they have worked their way around the country building their fan base!
Please go and show them your support, I promise it means the world to them and any promoters, festival organisers et al. these guys would be a great addition to your line up!
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I had the pleasure of chatting to these Good Time Rollers, A.K.A Trident Waters!
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I go back years with this band, they played our very own Lostock Festival back in 2017 and from that moment I knew as a band they would be going places!
We talk about how hard it is in the music industry in terms of competition and
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It was absolutely fantastic to catch up with the guys in Black Lakes at SOS Fest!After chatting to them earlier on in the year over zoom it was fantastic to finally meet them all in person.
We chatted about their pledge campaign, Blacklist Broadcast and their new album which I touched....Watch this space for the release as its definitely one I can't wait to hear.
See how they got on in my general knowledge quiz!!
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Listen up #Sqwildings have I got an episode for you?!
After being unable to catch them at SOS Fest after they lost their van keys, I have FINALLY managed to catch up with these elusive woodland fairytale creatures at SAV FEST!!
We even had the Overseer Beckie (Their Manager) join in which was a really nice touch because often these are the ones who get forgotten about!....NOT ON MY PODCAST THEY DON'T!!
Back in 2022 they were Prog Magazines "Best Unsigned Band" and from then on when Lucy placed in the Top 10 Female Vocalists we knew they were a band to watch.
After winning their Manchester M2TM Final there is no stopping this band as they go from strength to strength! They are playing the New Blood stage at Bloodstock 4:30 on Friday August 11th!!!
If you haven't already then PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE check them out and make sure you are in that tent early because something tells me it's gonna be a tight squeeze!
If you haven't laughed for a while then I definitely recommend you have a listen to our chat, we talk about everything from chess boards to Disney , from clouds to identifying trees, bad tattoos and everything in between.
You may even come away from listening to this podcast with some new words to add to your vocabulary #Fanily #Cretching just to name a few and YES these words are fully copyrighted to Square Wild Ltd in case you were wondering.
GO AND CHECK THESE GUYS OUT, I PROMISE YOU WILL THANK ME FOR IT after there's a big square shaped hole in the roof of the NEW BLOOD tent after they have blown a massive hole in it!!
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Now this band I've been tracking down for AGES but we just hadn't managed to get round to it!
THEIA, These brothers now how to entertain and put on a great performance. Their songs aiming to break the stigma that is associated with mental health and life struggles, they are advocates in supporting improving wellbeing and mental health.
I've had the pleasure of knowing them since 2016 if not earlier and they are a staple part of the music scene.
During the peak of the COVID pandemic they wrote a song called "Blue Heart" in order to support all the NHS staff, they reached out at numerous points in that horrendous time and just wanted me to know that they were there for me!
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Everybody is familiar with The 6 p's : Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance unless your name is Peter, he found out the hard way!!
I had the pleasure of chatting to Arms To Oblivion who are playing the New Blood Stage on Friday 11th August!!! Exactly a week today, doesn't time fly when you are having fun?
They have teamed up with Speed Bird Print & M2TM Essex boss Ian Manning and have created 30 pretty amazing one off pink T-Shirts in memory of Sylvia Lancaster, pink was her favourite colour!!
They will be on the S..O.P.H.I.E stand and once they are gone THEY ARE GONE!!!!!
Make sure you get there early as these are strictly first come first served!
If you get chance before Bloodstock be sure to give their latest album DEFCYLION a listen and please try and work out what it means? I have absolutely no idea, someone please put me out of my misery!!!
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Hailing from Bristol this band need no introduction, I had the pleasure of chatting to Finn and Harry from Embodiment!!! This Technical Death Metal band are certainly one of the more well known bands on the Bloodstock line up this year.
They are playing the Sophie Lancaster stage on Sunday 13th August!
Now, It has to be said that Finn definitely has one of the nicest voices and I could listen to him on repeat for hours! I even recommended he go into making audio books, I reckon he'd make a fortune! And ladies, I went there, I asked him and YES he's SINGLE!!!
Listen in to find out what his perfect woman would be! Oh and if the suns out next weekend he has a tendency to get a bit crispy so get the sun cream on standby for all the areas that he can't reach!
Harry treated me to an on the spot pig squeal, so those of you at Bloodstock listen out and get running to the Sophie tent when you hear that squeal, it's definitely a performance not to be missed!
I don't usually do quizzes via zoom due to the risk of cheating, but theses guys promised me they'd play fair and they didn't do too bad!
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I'm so honoured to be writing this HEADPRESS ARE FINALLY GOING TO BE PLAYING BLOODSTOCK!
For many bands the chance to play Bloodstock is AMAZING but even more so to these guys who after many years of narrowly missing out on winning their final of M2TM, won it last year but had to pull out of Bloodstock last minute due to personal reasons.
As we all know that in life you cannot pour from an empty cup so its vital that you put yourself and your family first where needed and that's exactly what these guys did and in their words "It was a no brainer", It takes courage to make that decision but they are from Stoke and we drink Courage for breakfast, usually in a wetherspoons at 8am in the morning.
When Simon Hall contacted them and asked if they wanted to play this year they of course bit his hand off....not literally though, I can confirm that Simon has still got both of his hands at the point of writing this!
We chatted about
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Although this band aren't playing Bloodstock this year, I had the pleasure of chatting to Kieran, lead singer of the band DeathCollector. In fact I'd go as far as saying they are the most child friendly death metal band, listen I to find out why?!!!
He talked me through his career touching on Ashen Crown, Grimorte and DeathCollector! His passion for graphic design and the time he has never lived his meme down. He gave his tips and tricks of making it in a band and at what point you have to admit defeat and move onto different avenues!
Kieran will be attending Bloodstock so keep your eyes peeled for him and go and give him a hug from me!
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It's 8 days to go until Bloodstock Festival I thought I'd get you in the mood by introducing some of the bands that are playing over the weekend and getting to know them on a personal level!
If you want to find out about their journey, their low and their highs then have I got a treat for you this week as i'm releasing an episode every evening!
Tonights episode is a band that some of you may have heard of called Torchbearer!
I chatted to Ollie, live from a hotel in Edinburgh after playing musical rooms we finally were able to chat about the origins of there bands name and then we were joined by Andy just at the right time!
We had a right laugh and covered quite a lot of ground in our half an hour chat.
They are playing The New Blood Stage at Bloodstock on Friday August 11th, they have promised lots of pyro and a great performance, these are a band not to be missed!!
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With only 11 days to go until Bloodstock Open Air Festival I thought I'd warm you up by introducing som of the bands that are playing over the weekend and getting to know them on a personal level!
If you want to find out about their journey
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Calling all you punk rock princes & princesses, sk8er boys and girls, in fact everyone that wants to be transported back to the glorious 2000's!
Imagine an Avril Lavigne, Hayley Williams BABYMETAL cocktail!!!
I had the pleasure of interviewing Tilly, who has
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First things first lets clear up the the fact that this band is actually pronounced BLOOD-MORE-ES, but I bet not many of you knew that so they do answer to Bloodmores!
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They say that the world is small, but what are the chances of someone staying in the same hotel as you in Turkey at the exact time? Well....Thats exactly what happened to me a few months back, I had the pleasure of Robs company and his dad, who is bloody awesome!
I had the pleasure of chatting to Rob and Duncan which are 2/3rds of the band The Autumn Killers!We chatted about our holiday which was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and we got to catch up and chat about the music scene and the offerings from the band, what to expect and talks of a new single and also a band rebrand!!
Go check them out, P.S their cover of Eleanor Rigby even my mum approves of it (she had a sneak preview in Turkey)
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I caught up with Daddy Kraken and his tentical feelers at SOS Fest!
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As most of you are probably aware by now Imogen and James "Ducky" Duckworth are having a tough time after having the rug pulled from under their feet. Their studio that they have worked hard to make their own has been taken from them. They are suddenly without an income, without a place that they have worked hard for.
I spoke to Imogen who gave me the low down on what's been going on, we spoke about UGLY CLUB which is a club that everyone can join ,a club with no judgement and a club where you can be yourself!
Here is their GO FUND ME and if you can spare a pound or two, please send it their way!
https://gofund.me/84ea081b
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I spoke to Parilla Uk, THE ORIGINAL PARILLA!!
It's still not clear what the man behind the mask looks like, I spoke to their lead singer Dani who introduced me into his world of aesthetics!
Once we cleared the elephant in the room up, the current issue they are facing having another band with the same name, we decided that the world would be a far better place if people didn't act like a dick!
We spoke about influences and also chatted music in general!
Have a listen, I hope you like it.
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I thought it was only fair to quiz 3 of the nicest men in the music industry, Martin Short, Jason Samuels and David Wilson. Theyall took part in my general knowledge quiz, up in the depths of the press area at SOS Festival.
Often reviewers, togs, interviewers, promoters go unnoticed in the depths of our venues and I thought it was only right to include them and to give them a big shout out for all the contributions they have, and continue to make to supporting our live music scene!
See how they got on in my general knowledge quiz!
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I'm known for my ability to conduct interviews almost anywhere and this one was no exception. I had the honour of being invited to SOS Festival held at Whittles At Tokyo, Oldham.
Not only is this a fantastic venue it is also surrounded with a plethora of reasonably priced car parks to choose from, great for those driving and/or worrying about where to park!
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I caught up with Midnite City at Eleven on the eve of their album launch "In At The Deep End".
Every show is special, but this one in particular is even more so as it's Josh "Tabbie" Williams hometown show. For those of you that don't know, Josh is one of my long serving childhood best friends and every time I watch him perform, I'm really proud of how far he has come from his early career days.
Midnite city have racked up fans all around the world and after embarking on a Japan and Australian Tour their fan base is rapidly growing.
Since their self titled first album way back in 2017 they have smashed onto the music circuit and right now after their album release, they are a force to be reckoned with!
See how they got on with my general knowledge quiz!
P.S Star Circus were sound checking during the interview, so if you like what you hear check them out in the next episode
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I caught up with Craig McBrearty of GUTLOCKER and we chatted about
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Hailing from Manchester 40,000 Leagues certainly know how to grab your attention. If they aren't repeatedly punching you in the face with their face breaking riffs then they most likely chatting to their ever faithful fans. If you are into your metal bands but haven't come across these yet, you need to give your head a wobble and ask yourself why?! Most recently some of you might have seen them at the M2TM Semi Finals at Rebellion a few months back where they narrowly missed out on getting through to the final!
Last week, Satans Hollow invited them along to open their new Battle of The Bands competition, and just like glitter....you are suddenly finding them everywhere!
It's lovely to see their hard work is starting to pay off and although they just missed out in the M2TM Final I'm sure it won't be long before they earn a slot at Bloodstock off their own merit, hard work and dedication!
I had a right good time chatting to them and I look forward to seeing where they are this time next year.
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Hailing from London Spectral Darkwave are a symphonic death, doom metal band! Their performance takes you on a journey to outer space and beyond. Rumour has it that if you close your eyes during their set you are immediately teleported to a different universe, immersing yourself into a cosmic journey, far, far, away!.
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What better place to interview the guys in Voltstorm, than on a hill overlooking Stoke Prior, the venue that very kindly hosts Breaking Bands Festival year after year!!
Formed in 2019 these musicians certainly know their way around the scene having played in many other bands over the years, although a relatively new project they are definitely a band not to be missed.
I know people say it's not about the size but to these guys, size really does matter when it comes to drum kits, Ivo has a massive drum kit!
Oh, and DO NOT TOUCH Ivo's gear as HE WILL BITE YOU haha!
Have a listen to find out how they faired in the general knowledge quiz!
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There's not many bands around that can celebrate their 35th anniversary on the music circuit,however Paradise Lost can!
Formed in 1988, hailing from Halifax who knew that way back when whilst in class together they would later become pioneers of the death-doom genre and paving the way for the Gothic-Metal movement! 16 albums later and they are still going strong, having just announced their
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I am gonna give a massive shout out to CrostPaths who actually arranged this interview for me at Breaking Bands Festival!
After we had finished chatting they collared me and asked me to interview an awesomely friendly band, low and behold Spyder Byte arrived into my office (ok, a seating booth in the beer garden haha)
If you want a really energetic band that give their all to their performances then these are the ones for you HOWEVER be sure to spell their name right "Y's instead of I's" they made a point in telling me during the interview and for goodness sake, do not mention spiders in their company!!
We chatted about lots of stuff and to be honest I could have chatted to them all night!!
Check them out they are so friendly and personable and I instantly felt like I'd know them for years!
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I had a wonderful time at Breaking Bands Festival, this is one of my favourite festivals and I'm proud to have shared the journey with the team over the years watching it grow.
I had the absolute honour to catch up with "Planet Fatale" who I actually met at last years event!
Helen talked me through their new album, which I'm so excited for and the plans they have for the future!
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I had the pleasure of catching up with the Metal 2 the Masses Leicester winners Voidwalker who will perform at Bloodstock Festival in August.
Massive congratulations to them on winning and what a perfect place to have the final....at UPRISING!!
The room was packed and there's no doubt on anybody mind that they deserved to win.
They are playing on the Friday at Bloodstock this year so be sure to catch them! Oh and one last piece of advice, make sure you apply plenty of sun lotion as they will melt your face with those riffs.
P.S Congratulations for being the cleverest band I interviewed at this event!!!
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Those of you familiar with Blackened Death Metal will be very familiar with these Leicester Veterans-BLOOD OATH!
Now you might think they were really scary judging by their stage persona HOWEVER I have to tell you I had them purring by the end of our chat!
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I love a band that are just effortlessly hilarious, easy to talk to and are so fun to be around they leave you wanting more!
Tribe Of Ghosts are that band!! They are so genuine, so passionate and are here for a damn good time!
They took time out of their busy schedule to chat to me and we even finished with a Cher medley, I even at one point got Adam to get down on all fours whilst I sat on him and belted out "If I Could Turn Back Time" 10/10 you make a great cannon mate!
They have so many exciting things planned for the future including some big shows!
There are so many festivals on their bucket list so let's get this shared and help make their dream become reality.....They absolutely deserve it after all!
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I caught up with the guys in Recall The Remains a few months back, If you listened to our interview then you'll be familiar with the vulgar nature in which we talk about the hill near where they hail from and the legendary drawing of a candle.
I'm so honoured to have had the opportunity to catch up with them again at UPRISING 2023!
I'm telling you now....THESE GUYS ARE GONNA BE MASSIVE..So catch them whilst you can afford to do so!
Not only are they talented musicians in their own rights they are really nice, down to earth people- In other words, the complete package!
Listen to our hilarious interview and if you don't find it funny..well...thats your problem!
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Back with a massive smile, a smile in the shape of a Shadow Smile!
I caught up with the lovely Connor McGovern,as always we talked all things music, embarrassing moments on the stage and future plans within the band.
Be sure to catch them at their ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW at The Corporation, Sheffield 16th September!!!!
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Back with a massive smile, a smile in the shape of a Shadow Smile!
I caught up with the lovely Connor McGovern,as always we talked all things music, embarrassing moments on the stage and future plans within the band.
Be sure to catch them at their ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW at The Corporation, Sheffield 16th September!!!!
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A warm and sunny afternoon at Uprising 2023, sat in the press area I spied out the corner of my eye this FABULOUS gothic princess which just so happened to be Vicious Precious of Pretty Addicted!! Her luscious lashes fluttering in the gentle breeze like the wings on a butterfly and her makeup remarkably still looking perfect despite the midday sun beaming down upon us.
We sat and chatted about her band, the masterpiece that she has created, the meaning behind her songs and just life in general. And just like that she had to leave to prepare for her performance which for me was my personal favourite!
Not many times have I finished an interview and immediately bonded with somebody , I really have found a friend for life, we even gave each other a damn good "Lashing"
Her new Pretty Addicted song "Blood Moon" drops @ MlDNlTE TONIGHT!!!!!
Pre-Save here so it'll show up in your Spotify Iibrary upon reIease
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I had a great time chatting to Ross and Ollie from Reverent Son, We had a right giggle especially at Ross's expense when his laptop decided to give up the ghost at the start of the interview!!!
We talked all things Metal 2 The Masses and the work they have put in as a band and why they need your vote in the Semi Final on 19th May at Coda Colchester!!
Have a listen and give them some well deserved support, these are only a few years into their musical journey and are destined for BIG things!
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Everybody that knows me will know that me and Josh go back years and he still is to this day one of my best friends, Josh is the reason I am where I am today in terms of being heavily involved in the music scene.
Josh's career started out when he was in a band called "Navaho", he then moved on the a band called "Black Road Home" when their bass player left, he has been in many bands such as the well known "HeadRush", "Hypothesis" and currently he's in a band called Midnite City!
We talk fondly of our days on tour when he was in "Hypothesis" some of the fun and mischief we got up to is embedded firmly in my memory forever! The laughs, the jokes, the fun on the road hear us bare all in this exclusive interview.
Josh talks about his time touring as a stand in bass player alongside the Demon boys and his experience of gigging alongside some of his idols, to this current day where he has toured Australia and Japan with his current band, who are just about to embark on their "In at the deep end" 10 date tour prior to their album release later in the year!
He also talks about the importance of getting yourself checked out if you have and lumps or bumps any where you shouldn't!
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As you know every month I focus on trying to help make the world a better place by raising awareness, this month I've chosen to focus on The Macari Centre and how Lou Macari is trying his hardest to swim against the tide that is homelessness.
271,000 people are registered as homeless and of this figure 123,000 are children. This figure has rocketed since the recorded numbers before covid and because of covid logistics changed and cramming rough sleepers into a building had it's limitations. So Lou rented out a warehouse and filled it with clamping pods to help alleviate the covid risk and this provided the homeless with privacy, dignity and a place where they could have their own space and an individual address. We talk about the barriers surrounding homelessness such as drugs and alcohol use and simply the fact that there aren't enough places to house people.
What makes this episode extra special is that it's 30 years today that Lou Macari guided Stoke City to promotion! We talk about his football career and him climbing the career ladder on the pitch from apprentice to then playing for his beloved club, to playing for Manchester United making 400 appearances and scoring 78 goals in that time. He then went on to play for Swindon Town ending his playing career there and then going on to manage them, he had managerial spells at West Ham, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Celtic, he then returned to Stoke City taking them to promotion and ended his managerial position at Huddersfield Town.
When asked what was easier managing the homeless or managing footballers his answer was indeed the latter!!!
I hope you enjoy listening to this episode and will agree with me on what a fantastic job Lou has done for our city in helping the homeless and providing a safe space for them to be.
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Isn't it wonderful how many people you bump into at gigs? I caught up with Jason Samuels of ROCKFLESH at the Blaze Bayley gig at Eleven!
Many of our photographers get forgotten about as they are usually deep in the darkness of the barrier pit capturing our artists at their best and sometimes worst!
I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you on behalf of every band he has photographed and every event he's attended, thank you for all that you do to ensure that those that can't make the gig still manage to be a part of it with your photos!
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In 15 days Gin Annie, one of the hottest bands on the UK music scene kick off their UNDIVIDED album release tour. I caught up with their tour manager Katie Richardson and we had a good chat about what to expect on this 9 date tour across the length and breadth of the country.
I'm sure most of you know Katie Richardson and those that don't need to ask yourself why?!?!?! She's is the lady boss of her company 'Hellfire Music Entertainment'.
Band management? She's your woman, Tour management? She's your woman, Cut your finger? She will help patch you up. What i'm trying to say is there's nothing this lady cannot do, I'm pretty sure she's superhuman!
Anyway, have a listen to us talk about her role in the music industry and it's a privilege to share her journey as the last time we spoke on Twisted, Torn And Moist was 8 months ago when she had just taken the plunge and set Hellfire Music Entertainment up, It's amazing to see how far she has come since then.
Have a listen and enjoy our chat!
P.S Have a guess on how many miles the Gin Annie boys will cover during their tour, the closest guess wins a prize!
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I had the pleasure of catching up with Luke Appleton, he is arguably one of the best guitarists in the music scene and you may recognise him from Absolva and Blaze Bayley!!
He has also just released his solo album "Forever Viking" which is definitely worth a listen or two or 10...I'm currently on double figures as I've got it in my car currently!
See how a very fragile Luke got on in my general knowledge quiz and yes I did take pity on him and give him a few clues!!
We talked about the excitement surrounding their European tour which sadly never materialised due to Blaze Bayley suffering a heart attack prior to the start of the tour, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Blaze well and hopefully he will be fighting fit very soon!
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No matter what bands we like or festivals we choose to attend we all share one huge thing in common...our love for spending time surrounded by our friends listening to great music.
December 2022 was an extremely sad month as we lost our friend, one of the biggest supporters of new music and up and coming bands, our fairy rock mother Tina Sherwood.
Her zest for life, her passion for music and her warm hearted kindness are missed daily by every person that was lucky enough to know her.
Zhany Hughes is one of the faces behind DesTINAtion 2023 which is a one day event held on Saturday 15th July at The Corporation, Sheffield to celebrate Tina's life and to raise as much money for the charities chosen by her family in her memory. Have a listen to our chat to find out more about this fantastic fundraising event in memory of Tina Sherwood.
The chosen charities are listed below:
Danielle's Flutterbyes is a charity aiming to help young adults between the ages of 18-40 living with Kidney disease. Kidney disease has no cure, you can only prolong life by receiving a transplant or dialysis. People receiving treatment have to endure so much. It's extremely invasive, not only to their bodies but also their lives. Dialysis for 4 days a week and 4 hours per session leaves very little time for a job, hobbies, friends or a social life, the things young people should never have to go without.
HF Trust, one of the largest and longest-established charities supporting people with learning disabilities. There are currently 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK and the money raised for this charity. The HF Trusts Fusion Model of Support is based on the concept of Person-Centred Active Support (PCAS) – a way of supporting people so that they are engaged in meaningful activity and relationships as active participants. And as a result, they exercise more control over their lives and experience greater levels of inclusion, independence and choice. Hft staff teams use the Fusion Model to support more than 2,500 people with learning disabilities nationally to achieve the best possible outcomes.
As well as organising the event some of the desTINAtion team members are going to do something a little bit crazy to help raise some extra funds follow the link to visit their crowdfunding page:
https://tinyurl.com/destination2023
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I had the chance to catch up with my good friend Paul Hume who is the face behind Eleven in Stoke-On-Trent! I'd go as far as saying it's one of my favourites in the entire country and I'm not biased because it's my local either!
Paul has spent years in the music circuit touring all over the world with a plethora of bands not to mention playing the guitars for the mighty Demon for over 10 years!
There's not much about music that this man doesn't know and anything he doesn't know isn't worth knowing!
This venue has always been a safe space of mine, when I was single I wouldn't hesitate to go alone as I knew I'd be safe, so ladies out there if you're feeling anxious about going to a gig by yourself, I recommend starting here!
Lets support our local venues and help keep live music alive!
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It's never nice when band members have to leave a gig early due to work commitments BUT there was no way Tom from White Raven Down was leaving without an interview, I kept Tom company whilst we walked down the many flights of stairs at The Station, Cannock.
I'm sure you've all seen the video footage of the interview, but here it is in all it's glory!
Enjoy!
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I caught up with Dave Clarke the owner of premier music venue The Station in Cannock. He has over 25 years active as professional Bassist/bass tutor. He is currently an endorser of Sandberg bass Guitars, Bassics pedals, MXR, Ashdown Amplification, Dunlop Strings.
We talk about his venue and how you at home can support it, if we don't use our local venues we risk losing them so support is greatly received! He also tells you what the process is if you are in a band and want to play at this fantastic venue!
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A few months back I caught up with the guys in "7 Year War" I caught up with Tom to see how things were progressing in their camp and we chatted about their new single which is released at the end of April, Baby Killer. Don't worry folks, no babies were harmed in the making of this episode and Tom talks us through the reason behind
the name and where it came from!
We chatted about various gigs they have in the pipeline and their appearance at Drunken Monkey Rock Festival.
The Drunken Monkey Rock Festival was launched nearly 10 years ago, in memory of local Worcestershire man Ian Dowton, who died after a car accident. It has raised over £11,000 so far for the life-saving Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Which is a charity close to my heart, especially as in my day job I work very closely with them.
If I could split myself in half I would but I am already covering another festival on the weekend in which this fantastic event is held.
Have a listen to me and Tom play guess the tune, I've since sent him away to practice his music trivia!
Tickets for the aforementioned Drunken Monkey Rock Fest
https://www.drunkenmonkeyrockfest.co.uk
7 Year War
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081858821403
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I had the honour of catching Hearts & Hand Grenades at The Station, Cannock on the last date of their UK tour with White Raven Down and Adam and The Hellcats.
After an awesome performance I thought It was only fitting for them to go head to head in my Battle of The Bands Quiz off with White Raven Down to see who was the cleverest band! UK Vs USA Twisted, Torn And Moist style!!!
We had such a laugh and I'm sure you will too when listening back to this interview. I'm sure I echo everybody's thoughts when I say that I look forward to seeing you back in the UK very soon, your lust for life is infectious and I'm so grateful we got the chance to chat, despite you having a flight to catch a few hours afterwards!
So ladies and gentlemen, if you haven't already then check them out they are some of the coolest people I've met!
https://www.facebook.com/heartsandhandgrenades
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Anthony Bellamy tells us about his event TigerFest held at The Rigger in Newcastle Under Lyme to raise money to protect tigers in their natural habitat.
Held on 9th September, this event is one not to be missed, with bands such as Shape Of Water, Brutal Ruin, Just a Ride, The Unresolved, Tender Vendetta to name a few.
For more info hit up Anthony here:
https://www.facebook.com/anthony.bellamy.963
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Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In the United Kingdom, mental health issues represent the single largest cause of disability.
The stigma associated with mental illness is reported to be the biggest barrier preventing people from seeking care and treatment. However, the attitude of people toward mental health has changed in recent years and this is exactly what I'm aiming to do, try my hardest to banish the stigma surrounding mental health and giving people a platform to discuss their journeys in hope to give others the strength that they need to come forward.
Jason Edwards, for his 50th birthday did 6 and a half hours of constant strength and conditioning exercises in the gym to raise money for Mental Health!! Thank you so much for all that you do to help with mental health awareness and thank you for providing a safe space for people to go if they are feeling low!!
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Me and the HellCats go back a long time and they are one of my favourite bands because they are so fun to be around and one of the most welcoming, warmest bands I've ever met, they are a bunch of misfits that just wanna play music-and my goodness do they do just that!!
Each cool cat has their own style and when they come together they create a Clowder/Destruction/Clutter (all of which are common terms given to a group of cats)
It was so nice to catch up with them on their last date of the Hearts and Hand Grenade Tour at The Station, Cannock, They were shattered, bruised and battered but somehow still managed to find time after their fantastic set to entertain me and allow me to quiz them!
Please check them out, you will not be disappointed, I mean there's not many father and son combos on the stage as good as these guys!
https://www.facebook.com/AdamandtheHellcats
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One Small Weekend is a new event to help raise money and bring the community of Werrington and surrounding areas together. It is held over the May Bank Holiday weekend 27th-28th May at Werrington Sports Ground!
Having grown up in Werrington myself, I think it's a wonderful idea to host a weekend of music focused around the local communities to give something back and to assist those that are less fortunate as ourselves.
We are so lucky that we have a fantastic network of local businesses all working together to help each other and the local community.
One Small Weekend is a weekend full of live music featuring tributes from Abba and Queen, the fantastic Magnetic Jellyfish and local DJ's and for £44 for a weekend ticket or £27.50 per day it's a bargain!
Lets get behind it and support our local community!
https://www.facebook.com/OneSmallWeekend
https://www.onesmallweekend.co.uk
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Hailing from the North this metal quartet are taking the scene by storm! Be sure to check them out if you haven't already! I've decided, Oceans Subside is the song I'd head on into battle with as my soundtrack!
I had the pleasure of chatting to the guys in "Rituals", for those of you that don't know of them, they won KERRANG! RADIO "THE DEAL" competition where hundreds of bands battled it out to clinch a spot on the Avalanche Stage at Download and to record an album with Marshall Records. Huge well done guys, you really do deserve it!
Listen to us discuss the moment the news was broken to them, find out who's mum cried and listen to us talk about how the band was created and how Ewan has a knack of creating musical masterpieces when he's bored! P.S Happy Birthday for yesterday!!!
Check them out and follow them here:
https://www.facebook.com/RitualsUKMusic
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All storms shall pass, is a phrase used to describe this interview. Rage Sadler of Kaine very kindly agreed to open up about his personal struggles over the last few years and I'm sure these struggles resonate in all of us.
We wanted to share that it is normal to hit bumps in the road and eventually things will get better, just give it time. The cost of living crisis has hit us all and Rage is back stronger than ever before!
We move on to discuss Kaine, and how he managed to rebuild the band in a record amount of time!
P.S- No Supermarkets were harmed in this episode!
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I had the honour of chatting to Julian Jackson who is a director of Witton Albion Fc!
They very kindly allow us to host our glorious festival Rockwich at the U Lock It Stadium!
Not only do some of the club members help around the stadium they also ensure that we have warm showers over the festival weekend and they give up their time for free to do this so I just want to say a massive thank you on behalf of everybody at RockWich Festival!
I told Julian that the only time I'd release this podcast is if my beloved Leek Town lost to Witton Albion and sadly today was that day. I have wiped away my tears and have composed myself so that I can release this episode featuring some of the kindest, and loveliest people that I have had the pleasure of meeting!
It's a fantastic feeling knowing that by hosting our grassroots festival at this grassroots football club, we can support them as a club and they can support us as a festival!
Music and Football...I don't think you can find a better combination?
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https://www.ulockit.co.uk
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I caught up with Taj Mian, guitarist and 1/3rd of the band "Half Moon Panic" Most people just settle for presents for their birthday but not these guys, they decided to form a band!
Taj talks me through their journey from making their debut at his own birthday party to being head hunted and going on to play their first summer festival. More success was to come as they went from strength to strength gathering momentum and going on to play the prestigious "International Jazz And Blues Festival"Taj talks about his early career in a band called "The Expandables" where he met every member of the band on the school playground!!!!They released an album in 2021 titled "Welcome to the Small Time"
Taj explains the origins behind the band name and the meanings behind the album name and their more recent album titled "Songs from the pit" released earlier this year!
Check them out, You won't be disappointed!
https://www.facebook.com/halfmoonpanic
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I caught up with Matteo Peluffo of the Italian Progressive Power Metal band ArseA.
We talked about his music journey and he shared some stories of his life on the road, sharing hotels with Dragon Force, Sharing stages with the likes of Testament, Dark Funeral, Stratovarius, Children of Bodom, Dragonforce, Kamelot, Moonspell, In Flames, Overkill, Ensiferum, Soilwork to name a few.
ArseA were chosen from among over 300 Italian bands to represent Italy at METALCAMP one of the biggest metal festivals in Europe and that was just the start of their career, they released their new album ORDER OF MANTIS at the end of July last year and then the day after went on to play MainStage at VAGOS METAL FEST, Portugals biggest metal festival! What a way to launch a new album!!
Check them out especially their single "Unfair" featuring Tom Englund
https://www.facebook.com/arseaworld
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On behalf of everybody in the music scene I wanted to thank this man right here... He has raised thousands of pounds over the years for Dementia Awareness by hosting Dementia Aware Fest and still continues to do so.
Massive respect my friend, even bigger news he was going to take a well earned break but he's just announced that he's staying firmly put and is heading back to The Station in Cannock next year!!!! Fantastic news.
Everyone needs a Dave in their life!
Tickets available by following the link below!!
https://www.ticketweb.uk/search?q=dementia+aware+fest
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I caught up with Dale Harrison who is the drummer in "Hands of Attrition"
After a rocky start to the interview plagued with technical issues and life getting in the way of things actually going according to plan ..We got there, just about.
We talked about the band name, who came up with it, grab yourself a coffee or a beverage of choice and listen in as Dale reveals all, how the band came together and what he does outside of music and lots more.
Keep your eyes peeled folks, his children have the making of rock stars, but are you surprised with a cool dad like Dale?!
Check them out and be sure to catch them at a gig somewhere soon!
https://www.facebook.com/HandsofAttrition
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I had the pleasure of chatting to Sean Crocker, vocalist of the band "The Miser", for those of you that say singers don't ever do much to help off the stage I CAN CONFIRM that Mr Crocker gave his time up to chat to me. We had great fun putting the world to rights, talking about the highs and lows of music and his personal journey the last few years.
We talked about the origins of the band name, the cost of living crisis and the effect it is having on the music scene, parking fines in London, non moving traffic in Birmingham and lots of other entertaining stuff, including how the band came together.
Be sure to check out their new single: "Memento Mori" Following on from their 2022 release "House on The Hill" this is a band not to be overlooked!
Check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/themiserband
Everybody has a dream and with a little bit of help we can make it come true.
Ian, just like many of the other volunteers trying their hardest to make the Nene Valley Festival based in an idyllic setting of Ferry Meadows, Nene Park, Peterborough, happen all have one thing in common, their passion for music and supporting up and coming bands. The festival will be held on 31/08/23-03/08/23 and it is one not to be missed.
Just like myself with this podcast it's all about giving bands a platform for them to build their fan base and help give them the helping hand that they deserve.
They say nothing in life worth having comes easy and that's exactly why we need to support new events to give them the chance that they deserve.
In order to make this festival become a reality they need to sell 400 tickets, at £129 for 64 bands this works out at £2 per band!!!!!!! They have sold just over half of this and have extended the deadline.
And if the target doesn't get met, because it's all done through Crowdfunding, you get your money back!
With bands on the line up CONFIRMED, they have the insurance and support from the local council to make this happen they just need you to put your trust in them!
I had the pleasure in chatting to "Valhalla Awaits" at Firestorm Festival 2022, They opened The Big Top Stage on the Saturday and they certainly didn't disappoint.
These Welsh rockers match their great stage presence with a great sense of humour and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to them!
We talked about their music, talked about what superpowers they would give each other and of course Welsh road signs and the frustration they cause to us English folk!The age old dog/cat which ones better debate and see how well they got on in my general knowledge quiz!
P.S Sorry about the wind noise, I lost my muffler haha
Check them out:
https://www.facebook.com/ValhallaAwaitsband
I had the pleasure of chatting to these guys, honestly I had such a blast!! Recall The Remains are a Telford based Metalcore/Deathcore band!
They have a plethora of gigs coming up so have a listen to our interview and hopefully you'll be able to make it to one of their shows!
In this episode we talked about getting the local school children involved in music from an early age, the outcome of getting school children to draw candles which in itself was an art attack moment and overall we just had a lot of fun chatting about whatever came into our heads plus see how they got on in my famous general knowledge quiz!
This episode also contains my brand new jingle, guitar riff courtesy of Lewis James from NAMELESS! Thank you so much!
Check these guys out below
https://www.facebook.com/recalltheremains
I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Kathryn Hailes and David Hill of Akilla, we talked about the origins of their band name and about their new single "Serpent & The Son" which is currently racking up the views/listens on YouTube.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/l_WpCpjjr2U
Not only do they have a wide array of merchandise available they also have a limited amount of DRINKING HORNS!!! Grab them whilst you can.
If you haven't heard of this band then you should definitely go and check them out!
https://www.facebook.com/AkillaBand
Their Debut album ‘The Gods Have Spoken’ is coming spring 2023. Preorder here https://akillawebstore.bigcartel.com
An impromptu visit to Birmingham I met up with Lewis James of the 4 piece Nu Metal band NAMELESS.
The only way I can describe their sound is, imagine a Tsunami of Deftones but instead of raindrops falling its melodic guitar riffs showering down upon you!!
These guys have made it through to Heat 4 of the Metal 2 The Masses competition where bands are voted for by their fans and judges, the winner goes on to play The New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Festival!
Heat 4 will be held at The Flapper in Birmingham on 17th March!
Lewis spoke to me about his passion for supporting the Alzheimers Society and how they supported a family member very dear to him, he talks about how he gave back to them by arranging a gig with all proceeds being donated to this wonderful cause.
He also talks about the meaning behind the band name and quite a few embarrassing moments that have happened at various gigs, including his near miss with a cymbal!
Please show these guys some support,
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NAMELESSMusicUK
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jWSVRDuPoOxijhTjdzlvD?si=3S6z06vTRwO_vwbbuodiJA
Youtube
Circus Of Freaks
https://youtu.be/TeQ2kvrJl7Q
To celebrate the success of Twisted, Torn And Moist It's time to give something back and my focus will be on different charities and how they help make the world a better place! We all at some point, will need help from a charity and it is my pleasure to help people understand the fabulous work that they do....So let's do our bit to help.
There are so many charities out there helping to provide a better future for people and my first episode of Let's do our bit to help, I caught up with Sam in Birmingham, who's working tirelessly to spread the word about the work that the NSPCC are doing.
Between 2016 and 2021, the NSPCC helped to make over 6.6 million children safer from abuse. But they can't do it alone - they need your help
Child abuse and neglect happens every day, in every walk of life, all around the UK.
At least two children in the average primary school classroom have experienced abuse or neglect. By the time they turn 18, that number rises to at least 4.
Thank you for all that you do, you are so appreciated!
To find out more visit the links below:
Help for adults concerned about a child
Call us on 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people
Call Childline on 0800 1111
For supporter, donation and fundraising queries
Call us on 020 7825 2505
WARNING, THIS EPISODE MAKES QUITE A FEW SEXUAL REFERENCES
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, My, My, My I have a Big Dirty Special for you.
What better way than spending Valentines Day listening to "The Big Dirty", in this mouth watering special, where I get down and DIIIIIIRRTYY with the boys!!!
Listen to "The Big Dirty Quiz" and see how clever this filthy lot are.
If you haven't already, check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/bigdirtyrock
I managed to fill a last minute podcast slot with one of the most promising up and coming bands, 7 Year War.I first met these guys at Breaking Bands Festival early 2022, they opened the festival on the Wednesday night and then got recalled to fill a slot the following day! Back by popular demand, even if they were in McDonalds at the time!!
Be sure to catch these guys, they are a great bunch and their future is looking extremely bright, not to mention their music is pretty damn good also!
Check them out here
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081858821403
Every musician has a dream. Now, when their band gets shortlisted for a once in a lifetime opportunity, they need all the help they can get.
THATS WHERE YOU GUYS COME IN. Every person that reads this, listens to this podcast will no doubt agree that "Black Lakes" deserve this chance!
I had the pleasure of chatting to them to find out a bit, ok lots, about themselves, their band and meanings behind the name, what their plans were for the future and many other things. We certainly crammed a lot of content in this podcast and I have no doubt that even the most miserable of people will crack a smile at some point during this interview! I really enjoyed chatting to them, it certainly brightened up a miserable day!
We shared facts and I also gave them a damn good quizzing!! Listen to this episode to find out how they got on!
So all this being said if everybody can click the link below to vote for Black Lakes in the Kerrang! Radio competition, I and the rest of the guys would be eternally grateful!!! Deadline for voting is midnight 07/02/23!!!
To vote just follow this link and select Black Lakes
P.S- If they win they have said they would try and get as many fans backstage ;-) It really is a no brainer.
https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/entertainment/music/the-deal/?fbclid=IwAR1DnUfGGQhA0nHbOaAQanqAjEtWzgWF3fwF-yehX8mN8WGC1ZKHUJdaxr4
After the hilarious interview I did with Attic Theory at Sav Fest earlier in the festival season, I jumped at the chance of round 2 at FireStorm!
The only difference this time was the absence of Kenny "King Of The Mowers", he was busy mowing lawns somewhere.
If there's one band that you can guarantee a good time on and off the stage it's these guys and dare I say it... rather clever as well!
Check out their new single "Narrow Lines" where 100% of the proceeds received from downloads go to the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
https://www.musicglue.com/attictheory/products/narrow-lines-single
https://www.facebook.com/AtticTheory
I caught up with the boys in Ethyrfield at SavFest 2022, I collared them just as they were about to set off home. Hailing from Devon, these guys pack a punch.
General Knowledge Quizzes don't seem to be their strongest point BUT making music certainly makes up for that!
I'm sure most of you will have seen their name on event posters, but weren't sure how to pronounce their name...All is revealed in this episode.
Check these guys out!
https://www.facebook.com/ethyrfield
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the guys in Royal Bloom at Sav Fest last year! I've kept this beauty hidden up my sleeve for 5 months (It's been so tempting to release it beforehand) but I wanted the New Year to get off to a flying start!
What better way than starting 2023 with one of my favourite episodes. These guys are so personable, for 20 minutes I felt like I was chatting to members of my family, they were so easy going, fun and really easy to chat to! Not to mention actually quite clever! In fact I'd go as far as saying that they are the whole package!
Imagine if Nirvana had a child with Audioslave? That's the way I would describe their sound, these hard working lads from Ayr are taking the scene by storm. If you haven't heard of them, well you have now and I demand that you check them out! If I can give you one piece of advice for the year, it would be to catch them now whilst they are affordable to watch, because at some point they are going to make it big!
Under The Bridge and Suffer Tomorrow are two of my most played tracks on my playlist and I still can't get enough of them!!!
Check them out:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBloom.UK/
I had the pleasure of chatting to Katie Richardson at Sav Fest about her new venture Hell Fire Music Entertainment. What better way to release her FIRST EVER OFFICIAL INTERVIEW than on her birthday!
I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!If you're in the music industry and haven't heard of Katie Richardson then I have to ask where the hell have you been? She's the spine of the music scene right now!
Everyone knows our Katie! Whether its because she's one of the kindest, most caring people that I have ever had the privilege of meeting or the fact that because of her, bands are living their best lives and often Katie is the reason that they are still alive!
Now if Katie doesn't know the answer to something then 9/10 times the answer isn't worth knowing, luckily for me she fared very well in my general knowledge quiz therefore my questions live to survive another day!
We spoke about her goals and her intentions and what Hellfire Music Entertainment was all about, have a listen to this episode to find out more!
Please go and show her some support
https://www.facebook.com/HellFireMusicEntertainment
I chatted to Scott Booth who is 1/5 of the Ayrshire band "The Breathing Method"
We chatted about their music journey so far and what goals the band had for the New Year and beyond.
We talked about the importance of professionalism when contacting fellow promoters/booking agents and the age old saying "if you don't ask, you don't get"
and all other things music.
We talked about the band name and the famous Stephen King novel it was taken from and if Scott could give fellow band members a super power, what power he would give them.
"Hope For A Better Day" is their latest single and the music video to this was dropped last week.
Scott also chose to represent the band in the general knowledge quiz, listen in to see how he got on!!
They are on the hunt for festival appearances and any gig slots so if they fit the bill, give them a shout!
In the meantime show them some support:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBreathingMethodOfficial
I caught up with the guys in Kickin' Valentina at RockWich prior to their headline slot, there's no better way to warm up and prepare for a show than taking part in a general knowledge quiz to get those brain juices flowing!
Ever wondered where they got their band name from? I bet you won't guess it in a million years, but all is revealed in this podcast episode! It also features a few added EXCLUSIVE nursery rhymes, KV style!!
These are a band not to be missed, but you will need the wet floor signs out when they are around due to the increase in MOISTure in the air!!
See how they did in the quiz, they didn't score full marks but I'll give them 10/10 for the entertainment they provided!!
Check them out:
https://www.facebook.com/KickinValentina
Hailing from the "Steel City" are these mischievous lads...Steal The City.
I had the pleasure of chatting to them at Sav Fest earlier this year.
These guys remind me of excited puppies, bounding around with so much energy and they have time for each and every person that they meet, the only difference is that the last time I checked with them they were fully potty trained!
They fared pretty well in the general knowledge quiz, and the only bit of advice I can give them is to find a better chat up line...amateurs!!
Without further ado ladies and gentlemen, Steal The City!!
P.S I saved the best for last!!
https://www.facebook.com/stealthecityuk
THE HEAT IS ON!!!
I caught up with Dave Dalone and Jona Tee of H.E.A.T and Angelo Tristan and Louis Malagodi of Collateral after their gig at the Rescue Rooms! Listen as they go head to head in a Quiz Off!!
What better way to finish the night than a Battle of the Bands afterparty!
I wonder who was the cleverest?
Have a listen to this exclusive episode, featuring two awesome bands!!
H.E.A.T
https://www.facebook.com/heatsweden
Collateral
https://www.facebook.com/collateralrocks
I had the honour of chatting to Gary Moat, some of you may remember him being in the 80's Scottish hard rock outfit "Heavy Pettin" back in the day.
We reminisced about his past endeavours touring with bands such as KISS, Metallica, Motley Crue to name a few.
The main reason for our interview was to spread the word about his current band, "Burnt Out Wreck" Who's album has charted at #3 in the Pre Sale chart on Amazon!!! How awesome is that??! So well deserved.
Their new album "Stand And Fight" is released tomorrow 16/12/22 .
The track featured at the end of our interview is "Stand And Fight" Personally picked by Gary and I'm sure after listening to it, you'll figure out why.
Please check these guys out and show them support, I promise you won't regret it!!
https://www.facebook.com/BurntOutWreck
It was my absolute pleasure to catch up with the insanely talented and extremely clever guys in Dead Mans Whiskey at RockWich 2022. They stepped in last minute at RockWich 2021 and came back for more this year!
I will go as far as saying they are one of the cleverest bands I have had the honour of interviewing so far, and i've interviewed a plethora of bands.
I had to eat my words and put my money where my mouth was as they answered a question right, I was adamant they wouldn't get it right but I was wrong...so wrong!
A trip to the bar later and a shot for each member, i've learnt my lesson...not to bet real money!
Hope to catch you all soon for Round 2, DING DING!!
My favourite track "Sleep When I'm Dead" is featured at the end of the episode.
Please head to their page and show these guys some support
https://www.facebook.com/DeadMansWhiskey
Right guys we need your help...
Our good friend and extremely talented musician Dox Docherty has had a terrible experience with British Gas, listen to our interview here to find out what went on.
Please share and spread the word, this behaviour is not acceptable!
Lets get Dox the justice he deserves!!!
Those of you that are familiar with the Stoke-On-Trent Music scene will no doubt know of, heard of or had the pleasure of meeting Chris Munday.
He took me on a musical journey, way back when, going back through to his earliest music memories, influences and how this has shaped him as a vocalist.
He opened up about his brave journey getting diagnosed with ADHD and talks openly about his mental health struggles over the years, how this has influenced his song writing and the important to reach out to each other and check on your loved ones, friends and family.
He takes us on an audio journey through his career as a vocalist in his past and all the way through to his present band, his love of graphic design and his passion to pursue his music career.
He also throws a few "shout outs" to those that have inspired him along the way, fellow band members and those who accompanied him on his musical journey.
Please go and show you support to his most recent band
CarniVwhore
https://www.facebook.com/wearetheninth
Trigger Warning
*This Podcast talks about ADHD and Mental Health*
**Research shows the benefits of music therapy for various mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and schizophrenia.
Chris Munday** very bravely talks about his journey through music trying to make sense of his brain, to the moment he got diagnosed with ADHD.
Listen to this extract taken from our full interview where he takes us way back when on a musical adventure, from his early teens, right the way up to this present day.
It was an absolute pleasure talking to my old friend Chris and I'm so very proud of his journey and how he has overcome it, mostly with music.
Full interview out soon!
Please, please, please, if you are struggling please reach out. Christmas and New Year are lonely times for people and also in light of COVID lots of people are struggling in their own way.... please reach out my inbox is ALWAYS open.
I've compiled a list of numbers if anyone of my friends are struggling right now, if it helps any of you then its so worth it.
Feel free to add any other numbers if you have them.
• Call @Samaritans: 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org
• Text SHOUT TO 85258
• Visit http://hubofhope.co.uk to find support services near you
• NHS services: http://bit.ly/UrgentMHHelp
• NHS 111
• If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or your life is at risk then call 999, there are trained teams to help you through this
• CALM 0800 58 58 58
•National Suicide prevention helpline UK- 08006895652
• Papyrus- 08000684141
• Ian's Chain- A charity based on compassion, empathy, openness and honesty https://www.ianschain.co.uk
Remember it's OK not to be OK. Please check on your loved ones, neighbours and anyone else who may be struggling. You never know, your voice might just be the one that saves their life. And remember to be kind!
I caught up with the guys in Electric Black after their set at RockWich Festival 2022!
Hailing from Hitchin, this rock quartet are the whole package, real good fun and really good musicians.
It's gotta be said that the winner of the coolest shades award goes to Ryan..those shades were THE coolest I've ever seen.
When I broke the news that I'd left my quiz questions in my tent, the boys thought they had escaped.....boy were they wrong!
They got the full Twisted, Torn And Moist Treatment.
Have a listen to their interview to see how they got on.
Go visit their page and show them some love
https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBlack
I had the pleasure of chatting to Daxx & Roxane at RockWich 2022!
In 13 minutes I found out how they came up with their name, what their favourite food was and even arranged a tour of my own #ToothlessTours.
We chatted about their home back in the Swiss Mountains and the reason that toblerone's are shaped like triangles.
I even managed to fit both rounds of my general knowledge quiz and it has to be said that they performed pretty well and it was rather hilarious!
Thanks for taking time out to chat to me and I hope to see you guys again soon.
Guest appearances during the interview from Stevi Rox and John Wilson
Check out their Facebook page below
https://www.facebook.com/DaxxRoxane
I had the absolute honour of chatting to Mercia at RockWich 2022.
We talked all things "Stokie" such as oatcakes, venues and old school music acquaintances we have met on the musical journey, most of which we have in common.
Special mention goes out to Ian Chapman, who most of you know affectionately as "Buff". We thanked you for your continual dedication to the music scene in Stoke and keeping the live music scene alive, Long live The Freebird!
Mercia are contenders for being one of the cleverest bands I've interviewed and are all round decent lads, providing the best entertainment on and off the stage.
They are a band not to be missed and are taking the scene by storm. Despite their warpaint and viking marks, they aren't as scary or intimidating as they look....Or are they? I'll leave that for you to decide!
Check out their page and give them a follow
https://www.facebook.com/Mercia.uk.official
I had the pleasure of talking to Sammy Quinn, DJ, Model extraordinaire!
We talked about being a trans woman in the metal community and she also offered advice to those considering coming out and also the importance of using pronouns!
She also did EXTREMELY well in my quiz!!
Catch her new show debut on Voodoo Radio https://www.facebook.com/groups/2235911299780762/
Sammi Quinn 's Midday Metal Mayhem, 12pm till 2pm on Tuesday 6 December!!!
I caught up with Apriori at Firestorm!Ever wondered how to pronounce their name?..Well wonder no more.
They gave me a lesson in how to pronounce it after my dismal attempt!
We talked about how the meaning behind their name and they also got both levels of my famous quiz.
Listen in to see how they got on.
P.s Sorry about the sound quality, the wind decided to pick up 2 seconds in
Don't forget to check out their band page
https://www.facebook.com/apriori.rocks
I had the pleasure of catching up with my good friend Adam Feasey of Adam And The Hellcats, we talked all things music but mostly about their new album "CATALYST" Which is due for release February 3rd.
Pre-saves will go live January 1st 2023 so make sure you subscribe!
I'm honoured to have been given exclusive permission to feature one of Adams favourite songs from the album, "Victory March" which gets released on 30th November so don't forget to Pre-Save it NOW by clicking the link below!!
I think it's rather puuuuuurrrrrfect!
Pre-Savehttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/adamandthehellcats1/victory-march-3?fbclid=IwAR0uZERPFt-pDFpQRwv3FpANdgd4JLyFvRDabXkd_Oq4-ht5H9nFqwWOmVI Don't forget to follow their page for all the latest happenings in the HellCats camphttps://www.facebook.com/AdamandtheHellcats
I caught up with Aonia at Sav Fest 2022
We talked all things music, favourite venues and of course interrogated them with my general knowledge quiz!!
Fronted by the power houses that are Melissa Adams and Joanne Robinson, Aonia are an operatic power metal band not to be missed!
Thanks for taking part guys, hopefully catch you soon!
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/aoniauk
I caught up with the old school guys in Slander at Sav Fest 2022 and what a privilege it was!
They took me back through the good old years and we talked all things music what their favourite venues are to play, upcoming gigs and of course interrogated them with my general knowledge quiz!! We also had the pleasure of Staci Black's company during the interview swell, which was awesome!
These guys have a wealth of experience on the live music scene and its fascinating to hear about some of their fondest memories through the years!
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064098671046
Wes O'Neil kindly let me interview the boys in Firekind at Firestorm, we talked about the quality of toilet roll, Dirty Ballerina™, their van Betty and lots of other stuff!
They took part in both level 1 and level 2 general knowledge quizzes and scored pretty well!
Be sure to check these guys out and listen to the full interview to find out why they have a giant handprint on the side of their van!!
https://www.facebook.com/Firekind
I managed to grab South Of Salem for a quick chat after they played at RockWich Festival 2022 on possibly the smallest stage they've ever played on!
Not only are these guys pretty awesome it turns out that they are actually rather clever, not just a pretty face? Especially true in this case!
They are certainly contenders for being one of THE cleverest bands that I've quizzed so far!
Have a listen to the podcast to see how they got on!
Follow their social media on the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/southofsalemofficial
What else is their to do on a cold Monday Autumn evening?
The lads with the luscious locks from Big River very kindly rang me from their hot tub to discuss all things music and they also gave me a new meaning to meringue nests!!
Their track "Don't Hold Out" that we fondly discussed in the interview is featured at the end of the podcast! Give it a listen and check out their recently released album "BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA"
Follow them on social media here
https://www.facebook.com/bigriverblues
I had the pleasure of speaking to Bad Actress at SavFest 2022!These were so funny and it was an absolute pleasure catching up with them, even if they did decide to give me a taste of my own medicine by asking me some general knowledge questions of their own!!
Listen to the interview to see who won in the staring competition!!
Go and give them a follow!https://www.facebook.com/badactressband
*WARNING* -This Podcast contains sexual references!
I had the pleasure of speaking to the guys in Shape Of Water at SavFest 2022!These guys were really easy to talk to and it was an absolute pleasure catching up with them, not to mention how easy they were on the eye. They even faired quite well in my general knowledge quiz!!
If you haven't already done so then please check them out, their newest single "Don't Leave Me In The Dark" is out now...So make sure you give it a listen, I promise you won't regret it!! "Don't Leave Me In The Dark" available by following the link belowhttps://ffm.to/dontl?fbclid=IwAR3BdrB3VMbZApkv_zeYu0ftF3rzLLoKqpZayMTU-CaCU3mQwokEA55MRnc Go and give them a follow!https://www.facebook.com/shapeofwatermusic
Grazie Mille!!!
I caught up with EMPYRE at SavFest 2022!
Ever wondered where they got their name from?
Ever wondered what superpower they'd give each other?
Ever wondered what their perfect job would be if music no longer was an option?
Ever wondered what their perfect fast food order would be?
The list goes on....Anyway, wondering more because this interview reveals all!!
These guys are so easy to chat to, I could spend all day talking to them!
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/EMPYRE
I caught up with White Raven Down at SavFest 2022!
I took great pleasure in getting quizzical with them, asking them about the origins of their band name and what super powers they would give each other!
Catching up with these guys is a particular highlight of any event, such wonderful, kind and down to earth guys!!
Listen to their interview to see how they scored!
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/whiteravendown
I caught up with Ryders Creed at Firestorm 2022!
I took great pleasure in getting quizzical with them, we chatted about Firestorm and their thoughts on this awesome festival!
Listen to their interview to see how they scored!
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/RydersCreed
I caught up with James Bird and Matthew Ward of Mason Hill at Firestorm 2022 backstage!
I took great pleasure chatting to them about how they came up with their band name, the love they have for their fans and their plans for the future!
Unfortunately I left my questions in the toilets haha, so they they had a lucky escape on the quiz front. Next time I'll get you though ;-)
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/masonhillofficial
I caught up with Black Roze at Firestorm 2022 backstage!
I took great pleasure chatting to them about random stuff such as Baz's bladder and of course I grilled them with my famous general knowledge quiz!!!
Have a listen to see how they got on!
If you would like to endorse Vixen with some neck attire then please get in touch!!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Not Your Whore (Anymore)
2) Burn It Down
3) So Sleazy
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/blackrozerockbandkent
https://www.facebook.com/ViixenBlackRoze
I had the pleasure of chatting to Last Of The Misfit Heroes at Sav Fest 2022.What a fantastic bunch of guys these are, the relationship that Steve and Andrew have is one that only life long friends can ever achieve. The bond these guys share is unbreakable and this shows on stage! Andrew even very kindly offered his jacket up to me when the temperature dropped outside when I was interviewing bands, What a gentleman!!
If you haven't already, then check these guys out....You won't be disappointed!
Tune in to find out how they got on on my general knowledge quiz!!
Tracks featured at the end of this episode are:
1) Pulling Punches2) Creating a Monster3) **Dead Behind the Eyes
Check out their social media and give them a follow**
https://www.facebook.com/lastofthemisfitheroes
*WARNING-THIS CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT, THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTURBINGI had the pleasure of chatting to *Attic Theory at Sav Fest 2022.It has to be said that this was the funniest interview i've done to date as every second was pure comedy gold.
Tune in to hear Kenny reveal his love for lawn mowers and how much Tim loves Grouse!!!
Tracks featured at the end of this episode are:
1) Tattoed Heart2) **Saints Amongst Us
Check out their social media and give them a follow**https://www.facebook.com/AtticTheory
https://www.facebook.com/NutFactsUK
After they rescued me from the car park I got locked in. I caught up with my good friends KinStrife 2022 at SavFest 2022.
I took great pleasure in grilling them with my famous General Knowledge Quiz!!! Have a listen to see how they got on! As they let me out of the car park I even gave them a few of the answers for free as a thank you!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Fear
2) Cursed
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/KinStrifeuk
I caught up with my good friends These Wicked Rivers at Firestorm 2022 backstage from the comforts of their dressing room!
I took great pleasure in grilling them with my famous General Knowledge Quiz!!! Have a listen to see how they got on! If you come across any antique lamps then please send them in their direction!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Shine On
2) Evergreen
3) Floyd
Check out their social media and give them a followhttps://www.facebook.com/TheseWickedRivers
I caught up with Elkapath at Sav Fest 2022
We talked all things music, favourite venues, upcoming gigs and of course interrogated them with my general knowledge quiz!!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Dirty Whore Mouth
2) Synthetic Ecstasy
**Check out their social media and give them a follow
https://www.facebook.com/elkapath**
I caught up with Circus 66 at Sav Fest 2022.We talked about their most embarrassing moments, superpowers, perfect jobs if music wasn't an option and of course their favourite venues to play!
Tracks featured at the end of this episode are:
1) Jekyll or Hyde2) **Monster
Check out their social media and give them a follow**https://www.facebook.com/Circus66
I caught up with the boys in BlitZ at Sav Fest 2022
We talked all things music, the decline of music and the importance of supporting live music and keeping it all alive!
Lets help keep rock and roll alive, have a listen and check them out!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Never Surrender
2) Waiting For A Miracle
3) One In A Million
Check out their social media and give them a follow https://www.facebook.com/blitzrockbanduk
I caught up with my good friends Adam And The Hell Cats at Sav Fest 2022.
We talked all things music with a lot or random nonsense sprinkled in!
I took great pleasure in grilling them with my famous General Knowledge Quiz!!! Have a listen to see how they got on! They also treated me to an exclusive track which has not yet been released which you'll find at the end of the podcast!
Tracks featured at the end of the podcast are:
1) Black Witch Bomb (TTAM EXCLUSIVE)
2) Demons
**Scores on the doors were 8/10- Not a bad effort as they finished in joint 2nd place!
Check out their social media and give them a follow**https://www.facebook.com/AdamandtheHellcats/
Sav fest 05&06/08/2022 @ The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville
I caught up with the organisers Wendy and Alan Savill to talk about Sav Fest and their charity Ians-Chain. I also chatted to their good friend Staci Black who organises Sav Fest Philadelphia.