In another Daze Of The Week special Dan and I talk all about the new Acid Reign album cover art from concept to realisation, complete with a few detours along the way. This Is Script For A Jesters Fear Bollocks.

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I review 19 movies: Wrecking Crew, Hellfire, Redux Redux, War Machine, Saipan, Giant, Dead Man's Wire, Ready Or Not 2 Here I Come, Mercy, The Trail, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Ballad Of A Small Player, Avatar Fire and Bollocks, Influencers, Send Help, Crime 101, Project Hail Mary, Thrash, and Americana. I also review 4 TV series:Steal, Evil, A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms and Man On Fire. This Is May Movie Bollocks. 

My good friend Steven Ivy asks all the right questions and I try to give some right answers the writing, recording and releasing of the first Acid Reign album for nearly seven years. This Is Old Head Bollocks Video Interview

We get stuck into new releases from: Cryptic Shift, Corrosion Of Conformity, Metal Church, Eradikated, Sylosis, Nervosa & Sepultura. Have it! Old Head YouTube

I get to have a chat with Elvin from Swedish thrashers Eradikated. They first came to my attention with their debut album Desendents which I liked and now they have blown that out the water with the epic Wiring Of Violence. We talk all about their history which began way before Eradikated even came into existence and how exactly they came to be nominated for a Swedish Grammy! There is also a news section that includes several gifts that keep on giving. This Is Pyjama Bollocks. Video Interview Eradikated Listen & Preorder Acid Reign Album Release Party

Let me explain. First up my good friend and fellow stand up comic and metal geek Brandon returns to the show who you may know from his excellent podcast Disturbing The Priest. We get into all sorts of metal chat as he was preparing for a bay area special when we recorded this, we also chat about comedy, roasts and Pink Floyd. That is followed by my chat with Pet Shop Boys fan Colin whilst he was queueing to see them at The Electric Ballroom. Why did I do this? Why is it on a metal podcast? Because you have more in common with Colin than you would ever think. I finish with a very short news section. This Is Autism Thrash Bollocks. Brandon Video Interview Disturbing The Priest Podcast

One Saturday morning I went down to visit Chloe & Ben who run Raven Records in Camden a haven for metalhead's, music lovers and coffee fanatics alike. After a geek out around the shop and some great coffee I got to sit down and chat all about what made them risk everything and open London's premier heavy metal record store & coffee shop. This Is Concept Cafes Bollocks. Full Video Concept Cafes Raven Records

Let the madness begin it's my old touring mate Jason from D.A.M. We chat about their newly released compilation Inside The Wreckage (copies to be won listen to learn how), what the bands plans are, if any and we chat about both of our careers and how they have developed over the years. There is also a news section which turns out to be the gift that keeps on giving. This Is Speed Awareness Bollocks. Video Interview Acid Reign Pre-Release

My Yorkshire brethren are on the show after they finally release their opus Overspace & Supertime. There is so much to talk about, signing to Metal Blade, the UK scene, old school shows and pits we have a right old chat. As always there is a news section featuring Gene Simmons, it's starting to become a thing. This Is Cakehole Bollocks. Video Interview Devin Video

The legendary DJ Will is on the show! A stalwart of the LA thrash scene he was there at the very beginning and we get into it all. The very beginnings of thrash, tape trading and his time as A&R at Metal Blade & Capitol Records. The news is here in all it's blocked nose glory with both KI$$ and Metallica getting a look in. This Is Cold Lake Bollocks. Video Interview Bastardane 

We're back and review Megadeth, Stabbing and Howard goes through his top five of 2025 plus all the usual music chat.

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First released in December 2020 as part of SepulQuarta but recorded much earlier in the midst of lockdown I chat to Andreas all about Quadra. How did the album come together, the aborted world tour, family, mental health, music and more over the course of 90 minutes.

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I got through a lot of movies over Xmas so here are reviews for twenty two films and nine TV shows. Movies: Soft And Quiet, Predator Badlands, Wake Up Dead Man, She Rides Shotgun, Nurenberg, Bugonia, Fackham Hall, Death Of A Unicorn, Relay, Sisu: Road To Revenge, Troll 2, Black Bag, It's What's Inside, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, Now You See Me Now You Don't, The Running Man, Truth & Treason, The Gorge, Bring Here Back, Sovereign, Predators, The Rip. TV: Talamasca: The Secret Order, Landman, Season 2, Gen V Season 2, Death Cap - The Mushroom Murders, Is It Cake?, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman, Magic For Humans, Justin Willman - Magic Lover. 

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Jayce is back! He takes time out from his busy schedule to have a chat. We cover a multitude of subjects from digital verses analogue recording, his time working with Queen and Rammstein, hanging with thrash legends and Joe Calzaghe! We even mention the upcoming Acid Reign album he's working on. In the news, with a new album out we inevitably have Dave Mustaine and Metallica with wives/managers Sharon Osborne & Wendy Dio doing their thing. This Is Tom Araya Bollocks. Video Interview

This will always be my favourite interview no matter who I get the chance to speak with in the coming years. This is my chat with Franky De Smet Van Damme singer with Belgian metal gods Channel Zero and the story of a letter received by us both 21 years previously.     This Is Flashback Bollocks.

It's time to get my old mate Marc on the show to see what's been going on since he left AR almost exactly a year ago. We chat all things Venom Inc, South America, new music and some of the more painful commitments that touring brings. As always the news is picked through with an even stranger skew on it than usual as it is dominated by Gene Simmons. This Is Geordie Bollocks. Video interview

It's time for some more short and sweet movie reviews of: F1 The Movie, The Naked Gun, Weapons, Companion, Sinners, Caught Stealing, Murder Mystery 1&2, Tron Ares, Boys From County Hell, The Perfect Neighbour, A House Of Dynamite, Freaky Tales & One Battle After Another. Followed by TV Series: Peacemaker Series 2, Lioness, Ganglands Series 1&2, House Of Guinness, The Diplomat series 3 & White lotus series 3.

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In this episode I am joined by the legendary main man of Canadian thrash pioneers Sacrifice, Rob Urbinati. They released their latest album "Volume Six" earlier this year which I was tipped off about by Todd from Propagandhi (thanks Todd!) and its an absolute old school banger. Having both been around since the 80's we had a lot of common ground to cover and cover it we did, this is a long one and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As always there is in depth coverage of the latest metal news afterwards, some of it interesting and some of it AI rubbish. This Is 50th Anniversary Box Set Bollocks.

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From the vaults this one comes from back in 2017 when I had my first chat with James. This is possibly the most revealing and longest interview I've ever done as about half way through he volunteer's to talk about a part of his life that he'd never really made public before. That is why we talked for nearly two hours. This Is Flashback Bollocks. Video

The one and only Knox Colby returns to the show on the eve of recording their new album. He goes deep on label shenanigans, what the future of Enforced looks like, how that's changed from just one album ago and all of the challenges the band has had to deal with. As always there is a run through the news, some of it news (musicians dying) and some of it pro shot video announcements (Metallica). This Is We Only Do Dope Shit Bollocks. Video Interview

We're back dropping bombs! This time we get into Gridiron, Dead Heat, Rage, Igorrr, Testament, Tribal Gaze, Revocation & Dark Angel.

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Dave is back on the show and this time it's to chat about their latest album New Gods, New Masters. We get into how it all came together and also about the up coming 25th anniversary of the band. Then it's off to the news and there's plenty to get through including amazing tours, amazingly bad tours and what promises to be the worst metal Xmas album in history. This Is Armed & Harmless Bollocks. Video Interview Neil Turbin Live

This is the first of a new series called FlashBack Bollocks. From time to time I will drop a favourite interview from the decade old vaults starting with Episode 4 from 2014 and a chance to hear my chat with Chad.

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Two interviews in one episode? That's a throwback right?! For the first time in years I bring you a double header of interviews that could not be more different. First up is Peavy from Rage who are about to drop the killer album A New World Rising very soon so we talk all about that and I get to ask him if he remembers playing with Acid Reign in 1989!

Then it's over to returning guest Dan Hudson who forms one half of the hugely successful podcast A Gay & A Non Gay. They were on over three years ago to talk about their Bloodstock experience. Well this time it's just Dan talking about getting the owners of Birmingham City airport to do the decent thing and change its name to Ozzy Osbourne Airport! The news is covered, honesty is admired and laughs are had. This Is 2 In 1 Bollocks. Video Interview.

Here we go, grab some popcorn and strap yourself in for reviews of 20 movies and 9 TV series! Movies: Captain America Brave New World, Warfare, Inside Man: Most Wanted, Dinner In America, The Accountant2, The Rule Of Jenny Pen, Old Guard 2, Ballerina, 28 Years Later, The Amateur, Locked, Another Simple Favour, ME3GAN 2.0, Alto Knights, Blackberry, Nonna, I Kill Giants, Nobody 2, The Meg 2, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Superman. TV series: 1853, 1923, Mobland, Taboo, This City Is Ours, Untamed, The Waterfront, Alien Earth, White Lotus 2. This Is Movie Bollocks.

We are back and running the rule over releases from: End It, Deftones, Turnstile, Wanted, Paralysis, Sacrifice, Desaster & Alice Cooper.

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One of the reasons for starting this podcast was to get to interview some of my favourite bands. My history with Propagandhi goes way back and Todd and I get a chance to talk ALL things music. By that I mean of course we talk about their new album but boy do we go DEEP into thrash metal and our very similar experiences in the 80's trying to get hold of records by thrash bands. The news is actual news which starts off incredibly sad but soon turns around. This Is Moneyfied Bollocks. Video Interview

One of my favourite days this year was the unveiling of Lemmy's statue in his home town of Burslem. One man was the initial driving force behind the project and that was sculptor Andy Edwards. Here we talk all about the impact the statue has had on the area (BIG) and what the plans are for the Motorhead museum, future events and the whole area, Charles Darwin even gets a mention! Also the news is actual news with some big announcements getting coverage. This is Lunar Club Bollocks. Video Interview Megadeth's new album cover

Last time Dan was on we both felt we only scratched the surface of our love of metal and especially thrash. Here we go DEEP into the history of it, how he discovered metal and then thrash as a kid in the late 90's early 20000's, we try and shout out those long lost smaller bands that never got a break whilst also breaking down the role of thrash in today's metal scene. But first we needed to talk about Ozzy & Sabbath. As always I hack away at the tree of news including such branches as Megadeth, Body Count, System Of A Down, Ugly Kid Joe and Celine Dion! This Is Pizz Deininger Bollocks.

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We get together again and discuss releases from Propagandhi, Fishbone, Sodom, Destroyers Of All, Ready For Death, Alarum & Last Retch.

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Jango and I met at the Ace Of Spades spatial audio launch event as he was the man tasked with creating the mix in his "Feel The Noize Studios". He gives a fascinating insight into how the mix was created and we also discuss his career to date and where things may go from here. There is also some nearly news stories including some unusual revelations from Nikki Sixx. This is Golden Child Bollocks.

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Andy is back! It's been a good long while since I had my mate and one of the UK's hardest working metal artwork specialists on the show. We cover every topic imaginable from album covers, to difficult clients to the ever changing landscape of the metal world. As always there is also a sprint through some random news stories that I think are worthy or not worthy of mentioning. This Is Very Metal Bollocks.

I welcome my good friend Alan Hungerford to the podcast. Alan works behind the scenes making sure some of your favourite bands gear gets where it's supposed be, when it's supposed to be there no matter where that is in the world and I find out who, why and where! He is also plays a key role in all Motörhead & Bloodstock events. As always there is news and a couple of favourites are back in the form of Stryper & Ki$$. This Is Freight Forwarded Bollocks. 

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Chris Ojeda is founder, singer, guitarist, engineer, producer, mixer and songwriter so he is THE man to speak to about all things Byzantine. With brilliant new album Harbingers set to drop imminently we get into the weeds of how their first album for seven years came together. All your favourites are in the news Ellefson, Mustiane, Stanley, Zetro & Doro? This Is Dog Shit Purge Bollocks.

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We have reviews and actual music on this episode for you. We check out new releases from (some of which are so new they are not out yet) Propagandhi, Cancer, Ghost, Heavens Gate, Inhuman Nature, The Haunted, Byzantine & Exorcism. This Is Old Bollocks. 

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In this episode I give you my opinions on 21 movies and 14 TV series! Movies: Love Lies Bleeding, Blink Twice, The Heretic, The Order, Conclave, Sleeping Dogs, Slingshot, Smile 2, The Operative, Get Away, Inbred, Den Of Thieves 2, Laws Of Man, September 5, Highwaymen, Sisu, The Monkey, Havoc, Holland & Bill Burr - The Drop Dead Years. TV Series: Until I Kill You, Senna, American Rust Broken Justice, Suspect, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, On Call, SAS Rogue Heroes 2, From, Yellowstone, 1923, Landman, Gangs Of London Series 3, The Bondsman & Woman Of The Dead. This Is Havoc Bollocks. 

The UK's premier Death Metal band are back with a new album and John and I get to talk all about the creation of it. We also pop back to the glory years, recording with Scott Burns and hanging out in the Florida scene. The news just wouldn't be the news without some Gene Simmons and someone else surprisingly telling us they never have to work again. This Is Spanish Bollocks.

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Sean returns to the podcast for the first time and we discuss everything from holding a line up together, their upcoming European tour and possibility of new Vio-Lence music! The new format continues with the "news" following and an unlikely interview with Gene Simmons. This Is New Line Up Bollocks. Video Interview

From Aborted to Xentrix and from Sepultura to Sylosis Dan has worked on art for them. We chat about how he got his start and both past and future projects. I'd suggest you familiarise yourself with his work and chances are you own some already. There is also a format change which I will walk you through right from the off. This Is Backwards Bollocks. Video Interview

In this episode I get to chat with Haken stalwart, Tiktaalika founder and guitar maestro Charlie Griffiths. We talk all about his new Tiktaalika release "Gods Of Pangea", how it was written, recorded and finally released. We also totally nerd out all about our mutual love of thrash metal. As always the news gets a kicking but at least it's real, actual news. This Is Thrash Bollocks. Video Interview  The Accused AD  The Accused

We are back with reviews of new releases from Cryptosis, Lambrini Girls, Exturminatus, Wick, Obscura, Better Lovers and the thrash metal side project from Haken guitarist Charlie Griffiths Tiktaalika. Also contains rambling thoughts and opinions.

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I have always wanted to chat to Blaine ever since I first heard The Accused back in my youth. With his unique talent and style he made an immediate impression on young Howard and now I get to chew his ear off about anything and I do! As always I single out some news items to talk about including the greatest heavy metal gig line up ever, Gojira's Grammy win, Operation Mindcrime & democratic perfume. This Is Martha Splatterhead Bollocks 

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Part two of my chat with Chris promoter of the legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre back in the day. I also race through some new old news. This Is Part Two Bollocks.

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The legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre was one of the UK's premier thrash metal venues back in the day. Everyone played there from Nuclear Assault to Exodus from Acid Reign to Gang Green. All of this was made possible by a crack events team lead by Chris. We caught up after he interviewed me for a documentary about those times so I could interview him. As always this being the first episode of the year you also get my favourite albums of 2024 review. This Is Barrier Bollocks.

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In this episode we chat about new releases from Better Lovers, Tribal Gaze, Dead Body & Extorted. We also talk about albums that surprised us in 2024, news stories that shocked us and conclude by ending with some movie chat. This Is Old Xmas Bollocks. Video Podcast

The main man behind UK rockers InMe Dave and I have a chat about their long and varied career. From recording and partying in LA with the stars to having their record label go out of business just a year after releasing their debut album, to the resurgence they are currently going through. As always the rock news is examined in a little too much detail, legendary drummers leave, drummers are stolen and drummers move on close to home. This Is Hellfest Bollocks.

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Something for everyone as I smash through twenty six movies and five TV series. Movies: Rebel Ridge, Cold Comes The Night, Hit Man, Longlegs, New Life, Trap, Dead Pool, A Killer's Memory, Steel Country, The Killer, The Radleys, The Thicket, The Substance, Wolfs, Little Dixie, Silent Hour, Speak No Evil, Sexy Beast, I Saw The TV Glow, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tuesday, The Wild Robot, Trim Season, A Quiet Place Day One, The Critic, Gladiator II. TV Series: A Man In Full, The Penguin, The English, Four Kings & The Diplomat.

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New Overkill drummer Jeramie takes time out of his busy schedule whilst on tour supporting King Diamond for a chat. We have quite a few friends in common so once we establish who they are we dive into Jeramie's varied career, be it as a drummer, drum tech or front of house engineer and where it's taken him so far. There is as always a run through the latest metal news with some long time regulars making appearances like Kiss & Megadeth and some more sombre stories too. This Is On The Road Bollocks.

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In this episode I get to sit down with the brains behind one of the most exciting and original projects in metal. Super Monster Party is Rei's concept and during this interview you will hear all about it's birth, it's awkward first steps and it's truly impressive crowning glory, the album Rage Quit. This isn't just a musical project, it's visual, it's interactive and it's unique. Strap in for level 1. There is also a smash through the news. Some sad, some positive, some confusing and some Kiss.          This Is Multi Player Bollocks.  Video interview

The second part of our wide ranging chat again takes in all aspects of the music industry but this time we are more focused on the fascinating world of DLR. This Is DLR Part 2 Bollocks. The Paltrocast How DLR Changed The World Book               Video Interview

In this episode we get stuck into the latest releases from Undeath, Rat Lord, Blood Command, The Crown & Super Monster Party. Plus the usual tangents that you have come to expect. This Is Old Bollocks. Old Head YouTube  

In this episode I am joined by a long lost friend I have never met before. The man behind two legendary bands from back in the day, Glen Cummings. If you are familiar with either or none it doesn't matter as this is one of those interviews that touches on just about everything from the NYC hardcore scene & tape trading but starts with me telling Glen a story about how our careers were inextricably linked and set us both on different paths. There is a ramble through the news which is creepy, weird, informative and frightening. This Is Murderous Bollocks. Video Interview  Body Count Comfortably Numb Featuring David Gilmour

Legendary drummer Chris Kontos returns to the podcast for a monster chat. We discuss all things metal, from the current live scene, the recording industry and how the writing of the new Forbidden album is coming along. As always I run through a few news stories, a few non news stories and end on a heartfelt tribute to an industry legend.  This Is Bay Area Bollocks. Video Interview

Bonus Episode - Part 1 of 2 Darren is a rock writer, podcaster and licensed private detective. In part one of this wide ranging chat we talk about his career, what led him to write a book on DLR and of course we rabbit hole on our journeys through metal. This Is DLR Bollocks. Video Interview The Paltrocast

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Eddie from the legendary Canadian hardcore heroes DBC comes on to chat all about their lengthy career, throwing fans a curve ball and thrash metal. We also discuss their recently released singles, their first new music in 30 years. Their is a skim through the news reviewing stories you may be aware of, some you may not and a sort of thank you to Oasis and their so called "fans". This Is Label Mate Bollocks.

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I smash through twenty one movies and three TV series so you don't have to. Movies: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Race For Glory Audi Vs. Lancia, Black Flies, Abigail, The First Omen, Civil War, The Vanishing, Late Night With The Devil, Arcadian, How To Rob A Bank, Queenpins, Free state of Jones, Jackdaw, The Bikeriders, Find Me Falling, Inside Man, Operation Mincemeat, The Instigators, Alien Romulus, Self Reliance & Jerry And Marge Go Large. TV Series: Mr & Mrs Smith, Yellowstone and Lord Of The Rings Season 2. This Is Movie Bollocks. 

Rat Lord is the side project, Blood Command is the main gig and I sat down with song writer, producer Yngve who is the main man in both for a chat. We get into how to write a song that's only a minute long, his life on the road that began at the age of fifteen (!) and what a great down to earth performer Taylor Swift is. There is also, for once an actual, genuine news story but unfortunately it's a pretty serious one for all concerned including yours truly. This Is Cat Bollocks. Video Interview

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In this episode once the apology to Four Stroke Baron is out of the way we give you the low down on new releases from: Whores, Kerry King, Exodus, DBC, Mean Mistreater, 200 Stab Wounds, Immemor, Crushuman & Category 7.

This Is Old Bollocks. 

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It seems like an age since I last had one of the worlds most learned Slayer experts on the show, so here is my mate DX. We discuss the embryonic rise of his Podcast Talkin' Slayer. There is so much to get into that we forget the time and go deep!  How did he came up with it? How it went down? What the plans are for the future? Why steal the title from me? The BIG questions. As always I skip through the metal news from the last fortnight and try to make sense of it all. This Is Well Rehearsed Bollocks.

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Alternative title for this episode is the dude who did that killer Life Of Agony documentary! Leigh is back at it but at the other end of the metal scale with his killer Netfilx doc Hate To Love the story of Nickelback. We go in deep on what started out as a promo shoot for a single ended up being a full length documentary featuring the incredible highs and family shattering lows of the bands career to date. As always I also decide what is news, what isn't and what I think. This Is Nickelback Bollocks.

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In this episode I am joined by two preachers from the church of Cancer Christ. This is without doubt one of the most enjoyable and fun interviews I've done in recent memory. We discuss how Cancer Christ came to be and their new album God Is Violence. As always I scuttle through the news denouncing anyone for doing anything and dispensing completely unasked for opinions on it all. This Is Cancer Bollocks.

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At last I have Mammal on the podcast! Australia's best kept musical secret and an all time favourite of mine have released their first album for 16 years "The Penny Drop" and we talk all about it and what they got up to in the intervening years. There's music included for you too. The non news is skated over in typical glib fashion with chastisement for God and Stryper, laughter for Brent Smith and strangely admiration for.... KI$$. This Is Melbourne Bollocks.

In this episode I have a coffee with Dan the main man from Enquire Within to discuss the release of their outstanding new EP Elysium. They really have come into their own on this release and we dig into why that might be.

Then it's over to newcomers Exaust who have just four songs released. They were ballsy enough to ask if they could come on the show and I thought why not. It is interesting to hear from a band who are still finding their feet in the metal scene of 2024 and share their experience. Also I get to tell a few stories from back in the day. The news gets a mention but this one is all about the interviews. This Is Band Bollocks. Video Interview With Exaust

*Since recording I found out both bands play a show together in Cardiff 07.06.24!

I review 26 movies and 9 TV series and hope that you find something you like and maybe make it to the easter egg at the end.

Movies: Blue Ruin, Lord Of Misrule, Napoleon, American Outlaws/The Dougherty Gang, Rise Of The Foot Soldier Series, We Are What We Are, Land Of Bad, Return To Sender, Fast Charlie, November Criminals, Poor things, Code 8 PT2, American Fiction, Damsel, Memory, Little Wing, The Lionheart, Road House, Dune 2, Anatomy Of A Fall, Monkey Man, The Zone Of Interest, Pinball The Man Who Saved The Game, Wicked Little Letters, Unfrosted, The Professor. TV Series: True Detective, The Gentlemen, 3 Body Problem, Griselda, Stable, Is It Cake Season 3, Ripley, Fallout & The Red King. This Is Conor McGregor Bollocks

In the latest episode your favourite reviewers stumble chaotically through another episode knocking over new releases from: Four Stroke Baron, Mammal, Judas Priest, Unpeople, Super Model Taxidermy, Wasted Death, Dååth, Terminal Nation, Hellbutcher & Tzompantli. This Is Old Bollocks.

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The man, the myth, the legend Eyal Levi of Dååth joins me for chat just before the release of their new album The Deceivers. We discuss what he has been up to for the last 13 years since the last album, how surprisingly quickly they were picked up on their return and what we can expect in the future. As always there is a quick run through the latest click bait disguised as news and old favourites Seb Bach, KI$$ and Dave Mustiane (who fronts Megadeth) make appearances.                            This Is Heavy Confusion Bollocks.                                                                        Video Interview       Greyson Nekrutman drum cam footage

My old mate Craig Locicero is back on the podcast! It's been too long and we get right into too many subjects to mention but needless to say all things Forbidden are covered. Plus a few things from way back in the day as well. There is the always interesting look at the news with the bad mouthing of Blabbermouth, praise and rebuke for all comers including Rammstein, Geoff Tate, Metallica, HD quality video footage of Bruce Dickinson signing albums, Thor (the band not Marvel Superhero) and praise for Nikki Sixx. This Is Fighting, Feeding, Fucking, Forbidden Bollocks.

*Episode pic Craig & the late Tim Calvert RIP

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H & Old Head are back and we bring you our views on new releases from Suffocation, Blink 182, Ektomorf & Alluvial. Plus we look ahead to who is, possibly & hopefully releasing new music in 2024.

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I catch up with former Motörcast guest and bootmaker extraordinaire Pascal Davayat. He has made boots for so many famous rockers like Lemmy and Dee Snider but his own story is even more amazing. We touch on all sorts of topics from music to film from architectural brutalism to the Bullet Boys and don't forget nearly being run over by Warren Beatty and lots of 80s metal chat! There is also my latest run in with the news where an old friend comes back for the last time and I have the biggest breaking story in metal!

This Is Bootmaker Bollocks.

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It's time for Igor and I to have a chat without Max. For their debut album it was all three of us but Igor has taken the reins of this album and made it his own and whilst traveling across the US on tour he tells me all about it. He reveals all about his many projects and also the "real" job he had to do whilst writing this album.

Then there is the news (which includes a musical interlude) this is NOT work safe from the very beginning. This Is Staind Bollocks.

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Aaron Lewis Is A Cunt & Here Is Why

My friend Paul Waller of A Year In Horror asked me if I wanted to go to the relaunch of Hammer films and see the premiere of Jekyll starring Eddie Izzard. My answer was of course I do and this is what happened. 

It's been a while but Tommy Victor is back on the show! In this chat we get down to talking about the new Prong album State Of Emergency pretty quickly which is with good reason. Firstly it is why Tommy is doing a ton of interviews and secondly I want to talk about an album that will almost certainly be in my top five of 2023.

There is also a bit of a good vibes news section that is likely to astound and dumbfound in equal measure. This Is Good News Bollocks.

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Burn The Clowns Chupacabra is a great track. Myself Nige & Heather discuss all things Chupacabra and their debut EP. From it's inception and writing through lockdown to eventual recording, release and how Nige got involved with D.X. Ferris and the Talkin' Slayer Podcast. There is the usual run through the news in an more unusual way.

This Is Backwards Bollocks.

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It's been two years since Kelly and I last had a chance to catch up and a lot has happened. Till The Dirt, is Kelly's "other" band and have just put out their groundbreakingly brilliant debut album but as you will hear nothing is that straight forward. This is a real in depth conversation about every aspect of being in a band. From huge highs to catastrophic lows. Kelly also reveals exclusively for the first time why he had to cancel the Atheist European tour with just a few days notice. 

There is also the usual bullshit news real made up of pointless drummers, needless Journey, pompous protest songs, moaning members, no fat bottomed girls and Dave Mustaine. 

This Is Watch Pro Shot Footage Of Bollocks.

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It's that time again when I share what I think of what I have been watching since the last episode came out. As always I get through as many as possible in an effort to maybe help you decide what to watch one night. This episode contains reviews of 17 movies and 8 TV Series.

This Is Movie Bollocks.

The most self explanatory episode title I think I've ever had, it's time for the return of everyone's favourite Slayer author to the podcast DX Ferris! Yes we cover the hell out of Slayer and the whole Talkin' Slayer Podcast concept, delivery and launch.

As well as a bunch of other stuff that has nothing to do with Slayer more life in general. There is also a reduced but no less meaningful run through some of the weeks biggest stories in Metal. Stories that frankly are not stories and no one needs to hear about.

This Is Cunt Bollocks.

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Talkin' Slayer Podcast

After a nine year break my good friend Craig Locicero returns to the podcast! Initially I got in touch and then the Forbidden news broke and we had even more reason to talk and talk is what Craig and I can do. About everything from how this new line up happened to old war stories from our times out on the road. This was extra fun.

Of course no podcast would be complete without my inane rantings over certain metal news stories that have caught my eye over the last few weeks. There is praise for nu metal, Dolly Parton, Dave Ellefson, Dez Fafara and a certain someone finally gets called out for his world record sulking.

This Is Ginger Bollocks.

Video Interview

In a very special episode I get to have a catch up with one time regular contributor to the show Dan James. Dan and I toured together in 2017 when he was playing in Re-Animator and not long after that he received his second cancer diagnosis at just 26 years of age. He made it through and has just finished a tour as stand in guitarist for UK Death Legends Mastiff. So I just had to find out how it went.

Also there is a sombre, informative and downright crazy run through news stories from the world of metal and a description of Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley that will either make you laugh or throw up! This Is Not Cancer Bollocks. 

Video Interview

Old Head and I are back with four brand new releases and a pre release to discuss. There's a gig review of Haken and a small amount of excitement about Metallica's upcoming release. 

This Is Old Bollocks. 

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In this episode I was able to catch up with a well known figure from my formative years in music. John Keenan was the promoter of now legendary and sadly demolished The Duchess Of York venue in Leeds. I went to countless gigs there and played many times and John was always the promoter and still is incredibly well known across the industry. So sit back and listen as we roll back the years. 

As always I skim through the news, from a different source this month which brings us some slightly more left field stories but there is still plenty to moan, ridicule and generally poke fun at.

This Is Kings Of Bollocks.

Kings Of Thrash New Song

Welcome to our first podcast of the year and a special one it is too. Luke Alexander vocalist from UK Urban Thrash Metal Pioneers joins us to discuss the release of their debut album "Certified Dangerous" released January 27th 2023. We cover the whole history of the band, the album and the upcoming tour with Acid Reign. 

As always Old Head and myself chat about a couple of releases and then disappear down a big old metal rabbit hole at the end. 

This Is Special Old Bollocks. 

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As is required by podcast Law it's an annual recap episode. Twenty one all new reviews that includes my favourite 13, no make that 11 or 10 Movies. Also my fave Documentary's & TV Shows from the last year.

This Is Movie Dog Bollocks.

In this episode I got to catch up with my old mate Luke from urban metal pioneers Tempashot. This was a fascinating conversation as Luke and I go all the way back to the very first days of the band which initially started out as a side project but quickly gained momentum, through to the imminent release of their debut album "Certified Dangerous".

As always there is a slapdash smash through the most stupid news stories in metal including house flipping, piss throwing and singers who should just fucking leave!

This Is Dan Lilker Bollocks.

Video Interview

Tempashot Bandcamp

In this episode I catch up with Crawling Through Tartarus guitarist Kevin Corbiel. The band were caught up in unwanted headlines in April of this year when, during a show they were playing a shooting occurred which killed one audience member and injured four others including the bands vocalist Matt Holzboog. In this interview Kevin explains exactly what happened, how it went down and tries to make sense of an experience no one, never mind a musician should ever go through.

Added to that there is the usual sprint through news stories that have caught my eye, click bait, heart felt well wishing, documentary updates, moving video clips and Gold Discs being handed out for nonexistent albums.

This Is Sharon Osbourne Bollocks.

Go Fund Me For Vocalist Matt Holzboog

Video Interview

Shane Hawkins Playing "My Hero".

I went to interview Bobby from Overkill and Soilwork were playing this show with them as well so I jumped at the chance to chat to Bjorn & David. They were on the back of The Living Infinite which had blown me away and I was excited to talk them about it. 

It's time for my first Australian interview. I was fortunate enough to catch up with NCF vocalist, Nick. This was great fun to do as the band are at the very start of their music, recording and touring career. We discuss the pitfalls of being based so far away from everything, the Aussie scene, vocal styles and of course the weather!

As always there is a raucous run through the biggest rock and metal stories of the day. There is love for Rush, respect for someone leaving a band, a lack of sympathy, a demand for a debt to be settled, a new song actually called "Time To Rock!" and someone who needs to move on.

This Is Sweaty BBQ Bollocks.

Video Interview

After eight years Bjorn Strid of Soilwork makes his return to the podcast! This is a wide ranging chat that wanders into all aspects of the band and Bjorn's life within it. We cover the new album, singing, warm ups, abandonment, touring, relationships and antiques of course!

Added to this is the usual look at the rock and heavy metal news, some mad, some sad, some bad and some about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This Is Two Part Bollocks.

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It has been four long years since Chris and I got a chance to catch up. So we did so inside some pods, it's a podcast it would be rude not to! We cover everything from Covid to Kreator, from Marillion to Decapitated.

In this episode I got to have a chat with booker, drummer and founding member of one of the UKs most pioneering bands Cryptic Shift. We catch up on the events that lead to them signing with Metal Blade Records, how the band has developed over the years and what lies ahead. We also discuss our mutual love of thrash of course!

There is a thorough examination of all the latest news in metal including a sombre story from the world of Death Metal, praise for Tony Harnell, praise for Ronnie Dio, a heads up for incoming Rammstein, best wishes for Di'Anno, finally lifestyle, tax and wellbeing advice for Ozzy.

This Is Still Stands Up Bollocks. 

The Reducer Podcast

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Old Bollocks - Episode 5. You get both our top fives of 2021, four new album reviews and the classic album covered by Old Head as voted for by podcast patrons, Acid Reign's Obnoxious. This should be interesting.........

This Is Old Bollocks. 

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In this two hour UK Thrash Metal special I get to catch up with old friends. Firstly Pete & Steve (insert ludicrous stage names here) from the pioneers of Mower Metal and heavy metal snails Lawnmower Deth. They have just released their first album since 1993, Blunt Cutters and we discuss how it came about, how and why it was recorded plus lots of  laughs and memories from back in the day.

Then it's on to another old friend with a newish album out and that is Phil De Sade of Holosade. This interview dates back to July 2021, just after the release of their comeback album Anastasis. We chat about piecing a new line up together, touring in a pandemic and also get to talk old times and Acid Reign stealing Mac their bass player. 

There is also the annual Howard's favourite top five albums of last year feature as well as the latest news including a judge owning Taylor Swift, good and not so good bay area comebacks and a mini Meat Loaf tribute. 

This Is Howard H Smith Action Figure Bollocks. 

Lawnmower Deth Full Video Interview

The Reducer Podcast

Mr Cooke Customz - Action Figures

Judge Owns Taylor Swift

Blind Illusion

The Reducer Podcast

The Motörcast

In the final part of this trilogy we discuss Mark's intervening years working with Motörhead and how he was escorted from a back stage party by Lars no less! Finally we end up back where we started and he tells us about reaching out to and working with Metallica again on their fortieth anniversary.  

This Is Bay Area Bollocks.

Video Interview

In part two of this trilogy we continue on our Metallica odyssey as Mark's career and work with Metallica continues and he even visits Europe with the band. We also hear more about the Bay Area Scene.

This Is Bay Area Bollocks.

Video Interview

In part one of this trilogy we discuss Designer Mark Devito's early years and his involvement in the birth of the bay area scene painting backdrops for Legacy, to how he went on to design merch and album covers for Motorhead & many more as well as working with Metallica. This is an informative chat about the beginnings of the scene we all love.

This Is Bay Area Bollocks.

Mark On The Motorcast

Video Interview

In this HUGE special Xmas edition Ed and I review over 30 films and TV shows in an effort to improve your Xmas viewing.

This Is Xmas Movie Bollocks.

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In this episode I get chance to catch up properly with old friend Gary Holt. it is many, many years since Gary and I toured together but those bonds are never broken and we had a good time talking all things new album, Zet's vocals, Tom's drums and of course GUITARS! We got to talk about life in general too!

In this episode I got to have a right old chat with legendary guitarist Bill Steer. We cover a myriad of topics in this seventy five minute interview including the writing, recording and release of their latest masterpiece Torn Arteries, the agonising wait for it's release and the prospect of touring in the current climate. You also get to some classic questions submitted by Patrons. 

There is also the usual round of the latest news from the world of metal including a pop at Dave Ellefson, Tim Ripper Owens, KK Downing's Priest and a pigeon. Whilst there is praise for Rob Halford and I ask the question who the fuck is Mitch Malloy? 

This is No One Cares Bollocks. 

Kid Rock's "lyrics"

In this episode I got a chance to pick the brains of King Buffalo Vocalist, Guitarist, Lyricist, Engineer, producer and all around main an Sean McVay. What followed was two people getting right into what makes great music work, recording their album The Burden Of Restlessness in a pandemic, recording two more albums tis year, one of them in a cave! We even got around to some movie chat too.

This is as always complimented by the news, ego, a eulogy, not so much of a eulogy, non stories, ego, a reminder to watch the video of this interview and the most frivolous waste of court time in North America gets the full treatment.

This Is Baby Bollocks.

Nirvana Court Case

In this episode I got a chance to welcome Metal Blade founder and all around metal label legend Brian Slagel back to the podcast. We discussed the effect of the pandemic on the label, the scene, on bands and how it has changed the musical landscape forever. You get the FULL interview too as a way of showing just what you are missing out on by not signing up at Patreon!

There is also an extended look at the latest metal news and unfortunately gossip as well as the usual mix ups, confusion, Ted Nugent, Gene Simmons & Babymetal bashing. 

This Is Patreon Bollocks.

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Gene Simmons Art

Black Sabbath-Technical Ecstasy Deluxe Edition

My view from the Ronnie James Dio Stage At Bloodstock

In the debut episode of this crossover podcast between Taking Bollocks & Old Head we discuss new releases and a classic album that not everyone thinks is a classic, State Of Euphoria by Anthrax.  

Welcome To Old Bollocks.

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Playlist Of All Releases Mentioned In The Show

In this episode I get to catch up with one of my oldest friends who happens to have written a movie. Well it came out in 2013 but here we get stuck into what inspired it, negotiating the business of movies, rewrites, getting and losing funding and finally getting it made and watching the finished film on the silver screen. 

I also do a bunch of reviews of some movies and TV shows. 

This Is Movie Bollocks. 

Rent Last Passenger For 99p

In this episode I get to catch up with one of the greatest thrash metal vocalists of all time Eric AK of Flotsam & Jetsam. Once we get the technical side sorted we get down to talking all things Flots. The focus is mainly the ripping new album Blood In The Water, we talk about pre production, writing, lyrics, recording vocals and being on the road. 

Added to which there is the usual collection of news comment, recommendations, pleas, explanations and apologies. 

This Is Limp Bollocks. 

The Hell - Joris PT1 & 2

Neil Turbin - Deathriders

Dio Article

In this episode I get to catch up with the father and son team that makes up two thirds of Go Ahead And Die, Max & Igor Cavalera. We dive straight into the making of the album as it came together in such a unique way. We discuss the circumstances that saw Max & Igor end up in a cabin in the desert with nothing but guitars each other and music for company.   

Added to which is the usual unique take on the weeks metal news, recommendations,  more impressions and a trip to the dentist!

This Is Evil Dead Cabin Bollocks.

Full Interview Video

In this special hundredth show Suzanne Vega and I jump on a Zoom call to discuss the bizarre journey we've been on since I first sent her the demo of Acid Reign's version of Blood Makes Noise. We also discuss her entire career from starting out at open mic shows, through the 80's with huge tours and how things have changed, how they look now and of course working with Acid Reign.

The usual news features etc follow on after the interview.  

This Is Hundredth Episode Bollocks.

Full Interview Video

Blood Makes Noise Lockdown Video

In this crossover episode myself and Paul "Podcast" Waller of the A Year In Horror Podcast and singer of the thunderous OHHMS get together and talk about Metallica's Through The Never. We cover the film, the making of it, the soundtrack and of course our mutual love of Metallica. 

This Is Never Bollocks.

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In this episode I get to find out all about Cryptosis with bassist Frank. We discuss their earlier incarnation as Distillator, what made them make the change and the brilliant new album Bionic Swarm. 

Then I have a catch up with my old mate Michael Gilbert of Flotsam & Jetsam. In a wide raging chat we talk about all sorts including the status of their new album, a change of bass player, their most famous change of bass player from back in the day and a lot more. 

Added to which there is the expected mix of news, views and opinions along with an apology for Simon Wright, Eurovision history and the big four as school children. 

This Is Bass Player Bollocks. 

Frank Video Interview

Mike Tramp Eurovision 1978

Blackmore's Night - Second Element (solo at 2:45)

It's time for another viewers guide and in this episode I've reviewed and watched thirty six movies and five TV series so you don't have to and they are:

Midnight Sky, The Social Dilemma, Run, 12 Strong, Mogul Mowgli, A Promising Young Woman, Savage, Synchronic, American Mary, Locked Down, Outside The Wire, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Spiral, The Perfect Host, Shock And Awe, Run Hide Fight, The Little Things, Rams, The Vanished, Saint Maud, News Of The World, New Mutants, Red Lights, Dark Places, The Family Fang, The Hunters Prayer, The Empty Man, Monster Hunter, Mojave, Son Of A Gun, The Two Escobar's, Space Sweepers, I Care A Lot, The Mauritanian, Crisis, The Block Island Sound, Start Up, Ratcheted, Animal Kingdom, Jett & The Looming Tower. Please note this was recorded before Oscar Nominations were announced.  Let me know what you discover and enjoy, what you find and hate and what you've seen that you completely disagree with me about.

This Is Block Island Bollocks.

In this episode I had a great time chatting to Enforced vocalist, frontman and force of nature Knox Colby. We had a lengthy conversation that covers life on the road, finding your true path in life, safety nets, playing thrash shows in book shops, our mothers, the brutal nature of how he records vocals, album art, book case diving and much more.  

Added to which there is the usual assortment of news, views, reviews, recommendations, Paul, Gene, KI$$, rock isn't dead rants, a telling off for me and a story for when no one is listening.

This Is Ice Storm Bollocks. 

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In this episode I am interviewed for the Marvins World Comedy Podcast about comedy, music and podcasting. I really enjoyed doing this and talking about comedy as I rarely get the chance and I've been doing it for 26 years. Hopefully you will find this interesting and don't think I'm an arrogant bastard for putting this in your player!

This Is Comedy Bollocks.  

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In this episode I got chance to catch up with my old mate, the legend that is Malcolm Dome. He has been a regular over the years and we always find so much to talk about and this time was no different. We cover a myriad of topics but make no mistake they all come back to metal. The whole interview is available on YouTube too link below. 

There are also the usual mix of near nervous breakdown rants, recommendations, apologies, good news, bad news, suggestions and appeals. Throw in some tangents and unintentional comedy and you have yourself a Bollocast. 

This Is Blackmore's Bollocks. 

Malcolm Video Interview Blackmore's Night - Nature's Light (Video)

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In this extra long double interview I catch up with my mate Miles Hackett of BMG. Miles is the man behind the Noise Records re-releases and all the Motorhead anniversary editions too. We talk pandemics, music and fandom. Then six months later we had another chat this time more about Motorhead and how we came up with The Motörcast.

Added to this are some more of the high quality impressions you are becoming used to, a one person discussion about the rights and wrongs of public accusations and the usual news catch up, rag tag bunch of utterances and gibberish that you have come to expect. 

This Is Bush Verses Belladonna Bollocks. 

This was fun! I finally got chance to catch up with long lost friend and metal brother CJ. Our paths first crossed many years ago as you will hear. You'll also hear all about what The Wildhearts are planning, solo records and our favourite subject of all...... Knaresborough. 

Combined with a rare collection of metal stories ripped straight from the headlines you get a full review of what old people in metal are up to, some top tips and what Sepultura would have been like if they had come from Yorkshire. 

This Is Thirsk Bollocks.

Sean Reinert Tribute - Drumtalk [Special]

CJ Wildheart - Siege

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II

In the first podcast of the year I catch up with Aaron for the first time since June 23rd 1988 so as you can imagine there's a lot to catch up on!  We discuss the bands rise to fame, it's vast 26 album catalogue and what it takes to keep a band together for that length of time. 

There is also a round up of selected news stories, rebukes for Gene Simmons, a frighteningly realistic Mustaine impression (it's like he's in the room) and the usual collection of tangents, rants and forgetfulness. All rounded off with my top 5 albums of 2020 and a top tip for 2021. 

This Is Too Happy Bollocks.

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In this part of the Xmas specials I managed to track down the legendary thrash metal producer Randy Burns. We had an in depth chat about all things thrash and production. We talk about his early career and starting out in punk with a garage studio, the band that he felt he had to leave College for and his role in the creation of some of the most important Death, punk and thrash albums ever made. 

This Is Randy Bollocks. 

In this episode I catch up with vocal coach to the stars and me, Beth Roars. We get into singing techniques, metal singers, what makes some singers so special and is there such thing as a natural. I also make some admissions about my own singing career and confess to how criticism early on stuck with me for years. 

There is also the usual collection of news snippets, more confessions, incoherent jibberings and general tangents that you have come to expect from a Bollocast.

This Is Singing Bollocks.

Beth Reviews Jinger Video  

In this third and final part of the Sepulquarta trilogy I speak to the man behind the desk, Jens Bogren. He talks about the production techniques that were used, how to get great performances and the challenge of following up the work they did on Machine Messiah. 

This Is SepulQuarta Bollocks. 

In this Bollocast I had chance to finally catch up with Moose as we seemed to have missed each other over the years. We talk Kill The Lights debut album, how he got back playing music again and walking away from Bullet. 

Next up comes an interview that has been in the vaults a while. Sean Lambe was one of the producers of Saigon Metalhood: Vietnam's Heaviest Story. It's an eye opening look into one of the worlds most vibrant an unknown scenes. 

Added to this are the usual news, reviews, warnings and rants about things that don't really matter. Lockdown starts to show it's effects, Finland gets a shout out and and phrases are questioned. 

This Is Tin Hat Bollocks

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In part one of this three part special I have an in depth conversation with long time front man Derrick Green. We cover all sorts from the recording Quadra to Vegan TV channels, we even squeezed in some fan questions for you it's all here. 

This Is Sepulquarta Bollocks.

Acid Reign Lockdown Video With Suzanne Vega

In this episode I catch up with one of my favourite people. Paul and I have a lot to talk about as he has released an album in the middle of a pandemic, seen his record label disintegrate in the worst kind of way and is getting his Different Times Podcast up and running again. 

There are also some news stories, recommendations, admissions, admiration, criticism, condemnation and a heart warming eulogy.  

This Is Elly Bollocks

In this episode I catch up with writer, fan and metal lifer the one and only Dom Lawson. We chat about pretty much every aspect of Doms career from meeting Iron Maiden on Jim\'ll Fix it to being a staff writer on some of the most prestigious magazines in metal. What stands out is this mans unabashed love of music DESPITE it also being his job.Added to this are all the usual features that you expect to make up a Bollocast. Reviews, advice, comment, news, abuse, rants, swearing, new music ideas, piss taking and me being the self aware ego maniac that you know and loathe.

This Is Wear A Mask Over Your Mouth AND Nose Bollocks.

In this Bollocast I chat to Kragun Lum of Heathen all about their awesome new album Empire Of The Blind. We talk about having to generate content, Heathen and their underdog label they have been unfairly tagged with and releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic. Also included are news updates, reviews of reviews, reviews of press releases, reviews of unrecorded solo albums, comment on virtual festivals and a passionate defence of Metallica selling whiskey for hundreds of dollars.

This Is Lockdown Protest Bollocks.

DX has been on Talking Bollocks a few times and since he has a book on Goodfellas among his wide and varied catalogue it seemed only fitting he appears here too! We go on a winding, twisting journey through both our movie tastes and recommendations. This was great fun to do and I\'m sure you\'ll have fun listening.

This Is Movie Bollocks.

A little bit of the world you are missing by not being a Patreon subscriber. At five dollars a month it\’s a steal so come and join the fun. Continue listening for full details of what a monthly subscription gets you.

This Is Patreon Bollocks.

This month it is time for a catch up with one of my favourite guests, the one and only legendary guitarist James Murphy. For those that don\'t know James tuneful soloing influenced generations of extreme metal guitarists and made it OK to have a relationship with melody whilst also smashing out extreme, brutal metal. Whether it was in Death, Obituary, Testament or Cancer his trademark leads have become the stuff of legend and so have his interviews. If you haven\'t heard our chat from September 2017 I suggest you go listen that first then come back here. Either way this is another Bollocast just for you, lovingly prepared and ranted by my good self. It also contains opinions, advice and rambling that you may want to completely ignore. Especially at the end.

This Is Motorcast Bollocks.

In this months Bollocast I get to catch up with a friend. It is many, many years since Tony and I first met and that was when he became the first photographer to do a session with Acid Reign way back in the day. Whilst this was a highlight for us it was business as usual for Tony as he had/has photographed anyone and everyone in the world of entertainment never mind rock and metal. So sit back and listen to one of the absolute greats of the industry tell it like it is.There are all the usual ingredients you would expect from a Bollocast, flights of fancy, realism, introspection, honesty, confusion, exasperation, criticism, positivity, negativity and contradictions.

This Is Work Email Bollocks.

This month I was able to catch up with my good friend, neighbour and fellow Leeds United fan Phil Jackson. You will probably know Phil as Chief Inspector Japp form Poirot or from Mike Bassett England Manger, Brassed Off, Little Voice, Raised By Wolves you name it! We get in depth on Mike Leigh and his unique directing style, chance meetings with Michael Caine, acting and it\'s processes AND meeting Pele. This was great fun to do I hope you have as much fun listening.

This Is Movie Bollocks. 

This month I get to have a chat with a death metal legend. Terry Butler has played on some of the genres classic releases and we talk all about how they came about, band dynamics and what lies ahead. Next I get to catch up with Whitney Moore. I was interviewed by Whitney for Tower Records so I decided to turn the tables and find out more about her story as a woman in the metal and rock scene. We also talk movies and one she has just completed that I will let her explain as I will do a terrible job. Throw in a few news stories, reviews, recommendations, rants, reveals, renditions, realisations, revelations and any other words that begin with R.

This Is Mask Bollocks.

This month I catch up with old friend locked down Mordred vocalist Scott Holderby. New EP Volition has just dropped so we chat about releasing new music for the first time in years, the upcoming album, how life can get in the way and we also both share similar singing lesson stories. As always there is plenty of gibberish, recommendations, complaints, moans, observations, opinions and pure rubbish that make up a Bollocast.

This Is Beth Roars Bollocks.

This month the Geordie mafia returns in the shape of my very good friend Gary Foalle. A Bass player with Newcastle metal legends XLR8R and for one song only, Marillion! Gary also has a prog album about to come out, a project he\'s put together with people around the globe but we\'ll save that chat for Talking Bollocks. This is all about movies and we have lots to talk about. 

This Is Alan Turing Bollocks. 

This month I get to catch up with my new friend Derek Sykes. We met at Lords Of The Land in 2018 and at last get a chance to catch up properly. We cover a tonne of subjects including new music and what the future holds across a two part, three weeks apart interview. There is also the ever popular mix of news, reviews, complaints, observations, mental health warnings, almost great anecdotes, Babymetal and love for Randy Blythe. Yeah it is a weird one.

This Is Beatles Bukkake Bollocks.

In this episode I get to catch up with the drumming legend that is Jimmy Degrasso. In an extended interview we cover a massive range of subjects from touring to auditioning, from food to festivals, from movies to lockdown we cover everything including his times playing with Alice Cooper, Megadeth, and Suicidal Tendencies. Also includes recommendations, warnings, signs of mental fatigue, arguments, the great dickhead debate, frontier gibberish, genuine concern for Ted Nugent\'s well being and much more.

This Is Dickhead Bollocks

I catch up with old friend, movie buff and Geordie guitar legend Ed Box. We go back to our youth and revisit a few moves before taking a wander through genres, directors, actors and movies that have made an impact on us. Also Ed gets to answer the podcast crucial questions at the end and then we carry on. Past the end.

This Is Balcony Pigeon Bollocks.

In your second helping of bollocks this month we have some classic metal for you. First I catch up with Ralf from Mekong Delta who are one of the very first progressive thrash bands. We talk legacy, line up and the new album. Then it\'s a chat with fellow vocalist Candlemasses returning singer Johan Langqvist. We discuss his love of metal, what happened first time around and what the future may hold. Included are the usual bits and pieces, some recommendations, music and film, some moaning, some overly revealing personal comments and a general sense that things could go wrong any minute. The usual. This Is Phantom Ice Cream Van Bollocks

In another packed Bollocast I chat to former Shadows Fall, Flotsam and Overkill drummer Jason Bittner. We discuss ways of keeping busy during lockdown, collaborations and the latest on that long awaited Shadows Fall return. Next up I\'m off to talk to my newest friend Dany Jones of The Heretic Order. We discuss her journey from Naples to London, the cultural differences she had to overcome and of course being a woman in metal.Added to that are a few useless ideas, inconsistent opinions, tangents and the usual corona chat.

This Is Get More Women On Bollocks.

In this episode I catch up with a new friend and tell you all about how we first met which sounds like a scene from a movie. We talk comedy, music, punk, vinyl and the differences between our mutual lovers comedy AND Bill Stevenson of Descendents makes a guest appearance. Added to this is an oversized, humongous rant about Corona Virus and peoples various attitudes to gigs in the future. The future in some peoples cases meaning July.

This Is Positive Bollocks.

In this episode I keep up the accidental theme of so far only having spoken to people called Paul on this podcast. In two very different interviews we cover a myriad of topics, movies, directors, genres and TV shows. There are of course some quality tangents included too, it wouldn't be a Bollocast otherwise!

This Is Pauls Bollocks.

In the first Bollocast of the new format you get an exclusive interview with the legendary VioLence vocalist Sean Killian. I had so much fun doing this, Sean was a great guest who I have been trying to get on the show for some time as I tell him. We cover all sorts of subjects like both being vocalists who have had our fair share of criticism over the years, new VioLence material, where it went wrong the first time around and how the reformation came about. You also get all the usual madness, maybe a little madder as lockdown starts to influence the show.

This Is Bleach Bollocks.

Episode one with BAFTA Award winning Peaky Blinders editor Paul Knight. In a wide ranging conversation we get stuck into the knock on effects of Coronavirus on the industry, the rise of high quality TV, how he got his start in the business and we get a chance to do a bit of The Sopranos worship too.This Is Movie Bollocks.

With this special I wanted to talk to people from all different parts of the music business to see how the current situation is effecting them, how they have responded and what they think the future will look like. In four very different yet similar interviews you\'ll hear all about what\'s going on, how we\'re all coping and what comes next. The Record Shop - I speak to Scott, manager of Crash Records in Leeds, whilst he is in his store sorting mail order. We discuss what people are buying, live shows and when this is going to end.  The Musician Neil Cooper joins me and gives some great insight into what has been happening to their tour which was planned for right now. Also how Covid19 paid him a visit.The Writer I chat to my old mate Malcolm Dome about how he is surviving the shutdown, what the long term effects on the music business could be and what he\'s up to right now.The Album Art Video Company - Catching up with Andy Pilkington to find out if his move out of London has proved to be a wise one, how the volumes and sources of work are currently fluctuating and what he thinks to the new Testament album.There is a little bit of ranting but this one is about the interviewees and what is going on with them. There are some laughs though DO NOT worry it is not all doom and gloom.  

This Is Hand Washing Dentist Drill Coronavirus Bollocks. 

First up I talk to Michael, we\'ve met a few times but this is the first chance we have had to have a proper chat. We cover the bands beginnings, the big time and how a band like Therapy function behind the scenes. Then it\'s a chat with my old mate Russ. We talk about his introduction into the business, production methods and the psychology of dealing with different artists and band dynamics. Along with rants about random targets like Manowar, people who are interested in record sales, shit tour announcements and a special guest appearance.

This Is Tom Hanks Bollocks.

In this special Bollocast I catch up with two old friends. Firstly the man, the myth, the legend my good mate Gene Hoglan. We talk, thrash, illness, travel, movies, touring oh we talk A LOT. Then it\'s a catch up with one of the happiest people in thrash Mark Osegueda. Two vocalists together so we can\'t help but chat about warm up regimes, songs we like to sing and our musical heroes.

This Is Special Bollocks.

It\'s a packed Bollocast as always. This month sees me catch up with long time friend Phil Alexander, some of you will recognise him from RAW Power back in the day whilst others will know him from his written work. We chat about well no surprise music, then changes in the scene and also how the world of metal journalism has altered over the years.Next up is Neil Brannagan Fuller makes a surprise appearance, it\'s a surprise for him as he doesn't know he\'s being interviewed until towards the end. He tells us all about the UK Thrashers Group he has formed for people who love thrash and the charity album Moshing The Roof On that he is putting together to help raise funds for the homeless. Finally friend of the show Nathan from Shrapnel joins me to talk all things new album, new line up, juggling being a mature student, husband and father as well as a renewed enthusiasm within the band. Added to this is an exclusive track, monthly metal news broken down the only way I know how, tangents, meme age limits, rants, reviews and the usual collection of unwanted, uncalled for opinions on what ever comes into my head.

This Is Three Hour Bollocks.

The first Bollocast of 2020 is here and H chats with two old friends. First up is Ex Venom/Atomkraft and current Venom Inc frontman and bassist Tony Dolan. They get into some thrash history of years gone by, how Venom Inc ended up coming together and a couple of chance meetings with James Hetfield. Next up is friend of the show the master of the album cover and lyric video it\'s Andy Pilkington. This time around Andy and H get into the real gritty detail of how he does what he does and who does it for and why. Obviously with a few tangents thrown in there. Unfortunately there are also a number of obituaries for musicians we have lost in January alone. Throw in some ADHD chat, album recommendations, all the months metal news delivered in the way you have become accustomed to, in other words total bombardment and you have yourself a Bollocast.

This Is RHCP Bollocks.

Xmas Two PT 2 No Friender, Cancer Dan And GodlessA huge second part of Xmas this special means a chat with the unknown man of thrash podcasts about his recent Slayer and Violence gigs it\'s No Friender of The Thrash Metal Show. Next up is super special friend of the podcast Cancer Dan thankfully still without the cancer, he updates us on what life has been like since thwarting cancer for the second time and where his musical career is at. Finally it\'s my brother from another mother, the man we all love and hate his music taste it\'s Godless. H and G swap their top tens of the year along with ADHD chat.

This Is Medication Bollocks.

Part One sees H catch up with fellow UK podcasters. Gully and Joe are old friends of the podcast and Acid Reign but have never been on the show before, a fact that Gully likes to mention and quite rightly. The boys have a right old chat about, music, podcasting and shit interviews.   Next up it\'s Danny Different aka Daniel Sergant of Different Times Podcast fame. Interviewed without his co host Paul Podcast it gives him a chance to speak about his split from Paul\'s band OHHMS and how sensitively it was handled. Or not. Dan and H bond over a love of the new KoRn album and future rap battles are planned. We also have new music from UK Death Thrashers Elyrean. Throw in the usual incoherent meanderings of an ADHD mind and you end up with what we are calling.

This Is Milton Keynes Knotfest Bollocks.

In a huge Bollocast H has an in depth and wide ranging chat with the man himself Barney from Napalm Death. They cover a myriad of topics including relationships, ethics, religion, science and touring with Slayer.Then it\’s a rare insight into the world of Matt Drake from Evile. In this long and interesting conversation Matt discusses being a reluctant frontman, the bands hiatus, what it was like continuing without his brother Ol and he even calls H out for slagging them off in the past.Finally, there is a moving tribute to ex Music For Nations boss Martin Hooker who died this month.Add to this a hello for Mr Robin, rants, advice for Sharon Osbourne, accidental Partridge, a list of stadium tours not to go to and a horrendous Blackie Lawless impression and you got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Magpie Bollocks.

In a packed Bollocast H has a brief chat with Dave Ellefson about inspiration, life and schedules. Then it\'s the return of an old friend as Zan joins H for a long overdue catch up. The Lounge Kittens have just announced that they will be hanging up their perfectly designed costumes for the last time next year and we here we discuss why amongst a load of other things. Finally it\'s off to the Camden Underworld for a long old discussion with Kyle and Vinnie from Exhorder. Things get competitive when talking chart positions, laughs and stories are shared and there is a special extra section. Included in all of this are the usual crackpot, poorly thought out over shares, frank admissions and apologies. Never fear there is all the usual rubbish surrounding metal news, KK, Wendy Dio, Kiss all the greats get a mention.

This Is Patreon Podcast Bollocks.

Earlier this year Jayce and H took time out to sit down and talk about the recording of The Age Of Entitlement the first Acid Reign album in 29 years. Hear all about how the album was recorded, the philosophy behind it and how it was all put together.

This Is Studio Bollocks.

This month sees H chat to former Overkill and Battlezone drummer Sid Falck. In a revealing interview Sid reveals for the first time what really happened with Overkill, what he is up to now and has some great advice for listeners. Next up it\'s vocalists and podcasters corner as H and Paul Waller have a right old chat after both playing Leicester Uprising. Paul interviews H and H interviews Paul in the midst of a busy dressing room and they both witness some alcohol bootlegging. Added to this H shares his enthusiasm with you all about the release of the new Acid Reign album and some new albums he has been listening to and addresses a twitter spat involving a listener, cancer and Dave Mustaine.

This Is Sexy Voice Bollocks.

Bollocast Special - Godless interviews H about the first Acid Reign album for 29 years. "The Age Of Entitlement". 

A typically diverse Bollocast this one as I get a chance to have a chat with Vio-lence founder and all around good dude Phil Demmel. We chat about the old days, the bands first ever European show and some classic Vio-lence history, I get to be a real fan boy in this one. Next up I get a chance to catch up with my old mate Kim Hooker formally of Tigertailz and now the Bare Knuckle Messiahs. We disappear down memory lane as we remember those who have left us (Pepsi Tate) and some of the madness we got up to, studio shenanigans and a whole lot more.Throw in some recommendations, opinions and a monthly review of the metal news and you have yourself a Bollocast.

This is PayPal Bollocks.

H meets up with Jason in the woods and Ol on the phone to talk about mental health, what you can do and what help they sought when in difficulty. Also Metal For Life NI founders Gillian and Gareth join me for a chat about their work in the metal community and finally friend of the show and voice of Bloodstock Paul McMonnies popped by for a chat having just finished a shift at the Samaritans.

This Is Mental Health Bollocks. 

In this months podcast H catches up with old friends. First he spends time with newly crowned scholar and rock royalty Andy Sneap. They talk all things production and obviously the heavy metal dream of stepping in for Judas Priest. Then it is time for H to chat with Joe McGuigan the bassmaster general of Gama Bomb. This, as always does change into Joe interviewing H for periods of the podcast but he also goes deep into the history of Gama Bomb and the two reflect on their mutual love of thrash. As well as this there is the usual collection of nonsensical rants, recommendations and flat out stupidity.

This Is Manowar Bollocks.

This month is all about friends. First H catches up with long time thrash cohort Stan from Xentrix. They talk about their shared experiences of trying to get an album out, cover versions and upcoming plans.Next H gets to spend time talking with old friend and virtuoso guitarist and guitar teacher Ed Box. Friends for years they talk about their shared love of metal and Ed shines a light on what young aspiring guitarists are asking to learn all about.Add to this the usual running the gauntlet of insanity as H manages to crack himself up whilst on one of the usual rants.It\'s all here in one bite size chunk for you now get spreading the word.

This Is Swiss Roll Bollocks.

In a packed Bollocast H chats with Alexandros Anesiadis author of new Cherry Red book Crossover The Edge Where Hardcore, Punk And Metal Collide. This is a wide ranging conversation covering UK, Canadian and US Hardcore. For fans of the genres you cannot miss this.Next up H and Mem from German thrash legends Exumer get together, in his second appearance on the show he chats about the new album, wanting to experiment and his punk side project. Added to this is a collection of rants and mind melting ideas that you have come to expect, what you won\'t expect is the thanks he has for you listeners, it\'s a heart felt moment inspired by iTunes users. WTF.

This Is Bank Holiday Stocking Bollocks. 

Tune in and listen to various opinions on the new Slipknot single Unsainted. H catches up with Gareth from Metal For Life NI, Acid Reign Tour Manager HFB, Ol Drake from Evile and friend of the show Godless makes another appearance.

This Is Slipknot Bollocks.

First up it\'s over to the the Camden Underworld and a chat with old touring buddies and friends of the show Shrapnel. In a soundcheck interrupted conversation the lads cover a multitude of topics as they celebrate ten years on the scene.Next up it\'s Paul Waller, fellow vocalist, fellow podcaster and fellow opinionated frontman. This is more fun than an interview should be as the two boys go all over the map, tangents, music, film, dog punching it\'s all here. Added to this are the usual accompaniments you expect of a Bollocast and they are opinions, pronouncements, hints, tips, advice, ideas and a good old moan about metal being dead. Or is it, does anyone care?Add a track from Angerland formally Fuckshovel and you got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Child Labour Bollocks

First up H has an unscheduled, spontaneous chat with Flotsam & Jetsam singer Eric AK. Around the back of the venue they discuss singing and Eric\'s amazing vocal injury, a two million dollar Xmas present and what the future holds as they approach their 40th anniversary. Next it\'s time for friend of the show the one and only Bobby Blitz to return for a third time. H and Bobby jump straight into talking British food, oxygen and life on the road. Included are the usual moments of madness, A LOT of swearing, a Blitz impression, many opinions, a pop at Ticketmaster, a rebuke for the state of the way metal sites cover metal news or lack of it, a rucksack rant and finally H shares a poignant piece on Keith Flint and then about himself.

This Is ADHD Bollocks.

First up H gets to catch up with friend Jonas Stalhammar. After a dash across London the boys sit down on the tour bus and talk about all things metal, touring, past and present. Jonas has been on the scene for many years and so it is an enlightening look behind the scenes of a major touring band. Next it\'s up close and personal with the first lady of Talking Bollocks, Otep Shamaya. H and Otep sit down and within seconds are into another one of their long form, in depth round robin conversations covering most topics in the world and even including music! Added to which you will find the same usual collection of ranting, laughing, uneducated opinions, gibberish, confusion and a plea for you all to go away.

This Is Zappa Bollocks.

In this first ever live Bollocast H And Godless review their top albums of the year, discuss the progression of metal vocals, argue, debate the very existence of Metallica, argue and accept questions from the crowd. Then argue some more.

This Is Live Bollocks

In this months Bollocast H finally gets to have a chat with Ol Drake of Evile. They talk all things thrash, the Yorkshire scene, touring with Exodus and generally having a good old chin wag.Next up is friend of the show, head honcho of Dry Heave Records Miles Hackett. Since we last spoke Miles has been busy getting himself a job at BMG and putting out a LOAD of awesome Noise Records remasters. Here he tells all about how he got involved, how it\'s all come together and what they have lines up next.Throw in all the usual silliness and you have yourself the first Bollocast of 2019.

This is Papa Bollocks.

In part two H catches up with Simon Yarwood, organiser, founder and booker of Uprising festival entering its fourth year. Next up is old friend of the show, Andy Pilkington. He does art and design for Uprising, Amplified and Bloodstock as well as booking the second stage at Amplified. So lots to talk about.

This is Festive Bollocks Part Two.

In this first part of the festive festival Special H chats to Gary Paterson founder and organiser of Amplified Festival, Jenny Duncan head of marketing for Stone Deaf Festival and last but by no means least Paul McMonnies of Bloodstock Radio who interviews most of the bands over the three days of the festival.

This Is Festive Bollocks.

In a packed Bollocast H catches up with JS Claydon before Pitchshifter\'s reunion tour of the UK. They talk punk, education and making sure their reformation was done the right way for the right reasons. Next up it\'s time for a chat with interviewer of the stars DJ Emma Barnett of Total Rock. They talk Metal, Metal and Metal. From her earliest recollections of hearing riffs for the first time right up to the present day and the difficulties and delights of running a radio show. Also included are two announcements, one guest appearance from friend of the show Godless and all the usual madness that makes up a typical Bollocast.

This Is Slayer Bollocks.

In this months Bollocast H sits down in the sun for a few beers and a chat with old friend and returning guest head honcho of Very Metal Art Andy Pilkington. They touch on a multitude of subjects from the price of Metallica tickets to promoters arguing and just about everything else happening in the world of metal, there is nothing these two cannot yap about. Next up is the man behind on line thrash, hardcore, punk magazine Mass Movement since 1998 Tim Cundle. In a far reaching conversation they discuss moving the magazine from printed to on line, how running the mag has changed over the years and why going into the pit is a bad idea. Added to that are the usual ramblings with an added unhinged quality to them as H recovers from a head injury. It does not make much difference as the usual bollocks is talked about the usual favourite subjects including Kiss and KK Downing. Finally rounding things off is a track from remastered, reissued Deathrow album Deception Ignored.

This is Pigs Bollocks. 

In a packed Bollocast H takes a time out in the studio to interview musician, producer and friend Jayce Lewis. They cover everything from a band that never happened involving ex members of Machine Head, this was before the MH news came out, to music becoming work and the emotionally draining nature of his album Million Part 2.Then it\'s time for a chat with The Thrash Metal Podcasts very own No Friender. This is two lovers of thrash getting on like a house on fire and clearly enjoying each others company as they wander through the corridors of thrash history. Here you will listen to two podcasters, clearly fans of each others shows, covering everything you can think of thrash related and more. As always there are the usual staples like technical fuck ups, Kiss mentions although not in the way you would think, Patreon mentions and rather surprising contender for album of the year. Throw in a song by Alien Weaponry and you got yourself over three hours of bollocks being talked.

This Is Jesus H Hetfield Bollocks.

This month H chats to Revocation main man David Davidson. They have a new album out called The Outer Ones and once H tells him how great it is they pretty much move on to talking about social media and YouTube. Next up H catches up with an old friend, well they met in February, Bjorn Larsson. He is the BL in BL metal podcast but also bass player in legendary Swedish underground death metal band God Macabre. They discuss everything from puking on planes to freezing in Portugal. They also talk about the podcast landscape and where it could all be going in the future. Added to this are the usual collection of half baked opinions, accidents, apologies and piss taking that make a bollocast a bollocast. There are also two tracks, one from unsigned A Ritual Spirit and one from reformed Aussie legends Mammal.

This is accent bollocks.

In this second part H catches up with old friend, creator of the term "Thrash Metal" and legendary Kerrang! scribe Malcolm Dome. They discuss all things Slayer and Malcolm offers some interesting views on their legacy. Then, on Malcolm\'s suggestion H catches up with ex Kerrang! writer Xavier Russell. He expands on the early days of Slayer and reminds us all what a big leap forwards Haunting The Chapel EP was.

This Is Part Two Bollocks.

In part one H is joined by Slayer biographer Joel McIver, author of two Slayer books DX Ferris and comedian, metal historian and heavy metal comedian Andrew O\'Neil. All topics are covered, legacy, impact and is this really the end?

This Is Part One Bollocks.

This month H catches up with costumer to the stars Kim Dylla. She has made stage outfits for everyone from Alice Cooper to King Diamond, Machine Head to Kreator. Added to that she was a full time member of GWAR for a year, so this is a multi ranging chat.Next up is former Metal Hammer scribe and old friend Mark Day. H and Mark catch up since the last time they spoke 20 years ago and cover all things metal, Burning Man and Dad rock. Throw in some unexpected wandering rants, opinions, pontificating and even an apology and you have this months installment of a man in the middle of a mission. That mission being to talk bollocks.

This Is New Word Bollocks.

In a Bollocast special H sits down with UK thrash historian, guitarist, bass player and creator of the book Contract In Blood, Ian Glasper. The boys talk their way all through the creation of the project, bands who could not be tracked down, crazy stories, his own experience of UK thrash and future projects.There is also music from Scimitar, Drunken State and Slammer.

This Is UK Big Four Bollocks.

This month H finally catches up with long time friend and Dark Angel bass player Mike Gonzalez. They talk old times, what DA are up to and also Mike drops a WORLD EXCLUSIVE into the interview. Next up is Marko from Swedish heavyweights The Crown. H and Marko immediately find out they have a mutual friend and off they go covering a plethora of topics from cancelled gigs and the recording of new The Crown album to how to get the right work family band balance.There is also a fair amount of incoherent opinions, ranting, muddled words, piss taking and an apology to all of you. Throw in the new single from UK Thrash legends Satan and you have got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Exclusive Bollocks.

This month H catches up with two Twitter buddies. First up is long time friend of the show, former podcaster and talker of all things bollix himself Godless. They talk about, well the usual kind of stuff.Next up is former God Forbid, current Bad Wolves guitarist and podcaster Doc Coyle. They chat about career decisions, touring and multi tasking among other things. Be sure to check out his X Men podcast which is nothing to do with the X Men by the way.This is all topped off with H rebuking himself, being unusually kind to Dave Mustaine AND Gene Simmons as well as new music from previously defunked bands.

This Is Shoulder Ligament Bollocks.

This month sees H catch up with friend, former Atom Seed and Bruce Dickinson band bass player and the man who started the Scream For Me Sarajevo movie in motion, Chris Dale. In a lengthy chat they talk about the film, life on the road, egos, beer and Bruce of course!Next up are old friends Pete and Steve from Lawnmower Deth. Recorded not long after they graced the stage at this years Lords Of The Land festival in Glasgow. They ramble about getting old, new material and THAT single with Kim Wilde.Throw in the usual mix of unwanted advice, tangents, rants, moaning and abuse and there it is a typical TB episode. Also featuring a track from Between The Buried And Me its all here in spectacular disarray.

This is Puppy Bollocks.

This month H went to Akercocke rehearsals and then they all went to the pub.In this long and wide ranging chat just about every topic gets touched on. They start out talking about the very start of the thrash scene, the inception of Akercocke, Death Metal, tape trading, mental health, touring, meeting favourite musicians, Blacky of Voivod running away a lot, you name it these boys touch on it in a very entertaining interview.Added to this there are warnings, reviews, opinions, songs and a meeting with Gene Simmons and his marketing team.

This Is Pub Bollocks.

H and Godless hit the road and drive from London to Derby to see The Beyond perform their one and only reformation show. You travel with them as they discuss everything from religion to eating habits on the way there. Then at one hour twelve mins you get a one hour interview with The Beyond covering the old days the lack of plans for the future and listen to H struggle to deal with the fact they only played together once back in the day. After that its another hour on the road home the following day with H and Godless talking movies, the previous nights show and a load of other rubbish.

This Is Road Trip Bollocks.

H chats to friend of the show Godless of The Metal Podcast. We hear how the end of the MetalSucks podcast came about and we also get to hear about how the name of Godless came about.Next up H chats for a good long while with new friend Chris McGarel, he writes for Prog Magazine and Metal Hammer. The two of them talk a shared love of Marillion, vocals and attack one of the greatest questions of our time....What exactly is Prog? Also the usual mix of rubbish AND songs are coming back to the Bollocast.

This Is Technical Bollocks.

First Bollocast of the year sees a Stella lineup.First up H chats with the legendary Max Cavalera. They talk about everything from Sepultura to Nailbomb.Next up H finally gets to meet and talk to the legend that is Fish. They discuss music, health mutual friends and much more.There is the usual mix of garbage views and cod philosophy. Throw in an exclusive XIII track from their new album and you have a cracking start to the year.

This Is Legendary Bollocks.

The fun continues as H sits down with friend and creator of art and Videos Andy Pilkington. They are in their local pub and talk their way through the whole music business. Then its time for friend of the show Malcolm Dome to make his annual appearance. They chat about Metallica at the O2, rock biographies and what 2018 will bring the world of metal.

This is Jingle Bollocks.

H chats to Dan about the tour they both just completed, albums of the year and oh yeah, beating cancer.Then its a catch up with friend of the show Godless who talks for a whole ten minutes without realising the podcast has already started. There is no subject that they dont touch on.

This Is Wet Coffee Table Bollocks.

This month H has a chat with one of the UKs most inventive band leaders Dani Filth. They cover a multitude of subjects from physical injuries to the joys of chemical toilets.Friend of the show roadie to the stars Stilly Papps pops in for a chat and some behind the scenes revelations.Finally H talks to Bollocker Rob Davies about his quest to track down Mitch Hale from the seminal BBC Arena documentary Heavy Metal.Combine that with the now expected rants and raves on just about anything, nonsense opinions and even that rarest of things, an apology to the Butcher Babies.

This Is Amp Bollocks.

In this months Bollocast H catches up with friend of the show and favourite Britzillian Iggor Cavalera. They talk about the new Cavalera Conspiracy album, football, food and soundtracks. Then it is a long chat with new friend of the show and self confessed Acid Reign geek Matthew Fox, the man behind Shai Hulud. They talk about hardcore, touring, old school thrash metal, stage diving, mosh pits and lots more. There is also the usual collection of rambling, nonsense and frontier gibberish that this podcast is known for. If its one man talking in a room about stuff that gets on his nerves then you are in the right place.

This is Patreon Bollocks.

H is here with a short message to all of you Bollockers...

This month H sits down with Joey Z out the back of the Camden Electric Ballroom for a far ranging chat about the rigours of touring, vocals, studios, production and Pete Steele.Then it\'s a catch up with friend of the Bollocast Dan Cancer Killer Murray. H and Dan talk about Dans successful stage return earlier this month at his cancer benefit show.There is all the usual mix of opinions, unwanted advice and stupidity plus an interesting insight into who is NOT on the podcast and why.

This is Butcher Baby bollocks.

In this fascinating and in depth chat H and James cover a multitude of subjects ranging from politics and health care to the current state of the music business and playing live. They also cover his time in the iconic bands that he has played in and James reveals the true horror of living with an undiagnosed brain tumour and the long fight back.

This is Special Bollocks.

In this PACKED podcast we hear a real bunch of mixed fortunes from all involved. First off H catches up with very recently departed Hellbastard bass player Dave Ingram. They discuss the events of this Rebellion Festival that lead to his departure and a whole host of other topics. Next up is legendary Holy Terror guitarist Mike Alvord. The reason for this is the long overdue release of the remastered Holy Terror back catalogue. However having not met before H and Mike have a huge amount in common that takes them both by surprise.Finally H catches up with old Friend Kristian Havard or as he is better known Stan of reignited Xentrix. They talk about the bands debut of their new frontman at this years Bloodstock, the UK scene and what to do with their new album.Combine this with praise for Prong, bile for the Butcher Babies and surprise praise for a previously maligned singer this is a long, long, long crazy journey.

This is Swift Bollocks.

In this months Bollocast H meets up pre show with the legendary Phil Rind and they cover a multitude of subjects from social media to meet and greets, bar fights to new Sacred Reich music which apparently might be a thing. Or not. Next it is off to see Metal Lina for Lebanese coffee and Belgian biscuits. Lina has been involved with metal at great personal risk as metal is illegal in Lebanon, in a fascinating chat she reveals just how tight the government censorship laws grip on metal is. You risk arrest for even owning a metal CD. Completed by an all time epic rant about Facebook and the usual scattergun approach to metal news this is what you listen for.

This Is Unemployed Bollocks.

In this months issue H catches up with former Overkill Guitarist and bona fide thrash legend Bobby Gustafson. He talks about new band Satans Taint, the music biz and ultimately what happened with his spilt with Overkill all those years ago. Next up Frank from Tankard rings up for a chat and that is exactly what happens with the two indulging in much non metal chat and only brief mentions of Tankards new album.Finally the corner formally known as Cancer Corner sees Dans first cancer free chat about amongst other rock and roll things, going back to work.Along with a more fucked intro than normal, tangents, swearing, a heart felt plea and no music.

This Is Prayer Bollocks.

In a packed Bollocast H finally gets long term target Dez Fafara on the show, they talk the heads off each other about country music, comedy and not being shit. Next up David Gehlke author of Dam The Machine The History Of Noise Records talks through his two year mission to chronicle the history of this most infamous of labels, they talk Celtic Frost, controversy and contracts. Finally it\'s over to Chemo corner for a very special catch up with everyones favourite cancer sufferer Dan Murray. Added to this are the usual collection of unwanted, unasked for and ill thought out opinions on religion, band names, Dave Mustiane and of course Lars Ulrich. All finished off with a tune from an album H thinks will be in his best of 2017 list, Few by He Is Legend.

This Is Accidental Impression Bollocks.