Talking Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 musica...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 Ful...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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\...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 hiat...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

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

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 Knuc...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 period...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 shin...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 ab...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 a...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 S...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 f...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 ma...