Talking Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with his new Acid Reign band mates and discusses how they came to be in the band, how it feels for them and what the future plans are. This is as intimate and revealing as it gets, recorded straight after rehearsals and completely unedited. Listen out for a glimpse of new Acid Reign music too. This is rebooted bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H chats with Zan of The Lounge Kittens one Sunday morning about their amazing story and rise to fame which turns out to be very metal and they also discuss YouTube, maggots and free Tshirts. Then its a catch up with old friend and comedian extraordinaire Andrew ONeill just before he hits the stage to perform his History Of Heavy Metal Show. They swap a load of gigging stories...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with COC drummer Reed Mullin for a brief chat. Then has a much more in-depth conversation with former COC and current King Hitter vocalist Karl Agell who met H back in the day. Finally H and Si from Anihilated catch up and talk old days new album and murder ball. Theres also the now expected mix of news, opinion, Portnoy trashing, album reccomendations and made up...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Old tour buddies H and Gene sit down whilst Death To All are in town and talk about everything in this gargantuan 90 minute conversation. They cover old tour stories, Testament, Death, Strapping Young Lad, Nuclear Assault, Will the new Dark Angel stuff have blast beats? And what happened to Ron Rineharts ferret, all the big questions are answered. There is the usual mix of com...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H has a brief chat with Jon and Rob of Volbeat and then a proper sit down with 36 Crazyfists vocalist Brock Lindow where they talk new album, Alaska and chainsaws! There is all the usual ramblings, recommendations, reviews an Acid Reign update and also an exclusive pre release track from the upcoming Ultra-Violence album Deflect The Flow. This is Bukkake bollocks!

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the longest episode yet H talks food , friends and family with Destrage. Then finally gets to sit down with Rody from Protest The Hero and they come up with numerous business ideas and chat crowd funding and comedy. Theres also a listener interview where the best of 2015 is discussed, the usual ramblings, opinion and not one but TWO exclusive tracks. Desolater from the UK a...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H is joined by former Music For Nations label Manager Gem Howard. They talk Metallica (He was their early days tour manager) Acid Reign, Death, Cradle Of Filth, how thrash developed and the role MFN played in it. There is also a prank call to Craig form AATR, a Demonica track and a glass of Baileys. This is Auld Lang Syne bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In part two H catches up with former touring buddy Steve Zetro Souza they talk about how he found his way back to the band and what its like touring with your kids. Then H and Iggor talk football, food, London, Sepultua, Cavalera Conspiracy and more in a long old chat. There is also an exclusive, previously unreleased Senser track, the rest of the Scimitar EP, the same annoyin...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In part one H chats with Destruction main man Schirmer about how he nearly followed Schirmer into Destruction in 1990. Next up H catches up with old friend Craig Locicero formerly of Forbidden and now Spiral Arms. They have a lengthy chat about the old days and what everyone is up to now. There is also an exclusive track, Acid Reign news, an annoying fly and that is just the f...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H Sits down on Halloween with thrash titans Revocation to talk touring, travel and Tinder. Then its up and off to see masters of the musical landscape Senser to discuss Stacked Up Re-Release, Paris and Moby! Theres an exclusive track, an invitation to guest on the show, reviews, opinion, and the line up to the Xmas Thrash Metal Special is finally revealed. This is post Hallowe...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H chats to funk thrash legends Mordred whilst on their recent UK tour and discovers they have a lot in common. An exclusive unreleased classic Mordred song gets an airing too. We also have a debate on the origins of death metal, a report from Fear Fest, wrong names of people and places and a new band gets invented. This is Belfast Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H catches up with thrash guitar legend and friend Nige Rockett of Onslaught. They talk about the last time they played together and the ceiling falling in, how the biz has changed and touring South America amongst other things. Next up is Singer/Poet/Artist and all around rock star Kory Clarke. Speaking from his base in Portugal and mixing cocktails throughout they chat about...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H and Franky from Belgian metal legends Channel Zero go on a strange, moving, surreal, journey the like of which you have never heard before. Then its on to catch up with Artillery co founder Michael St端tzer on their first ever UK tour. Plus the usual mixture of news, views, abuse and silliness you have come to know and love. With another exclusive track, this is bollocks but...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H sits down with long time friend and UK thrash partner in crime Andy Sneap. They discuss the old days, Andys work as a producer, how all his mixes dont sound the same and his career highlight playing rhythm guitar in Acid Reign for one gig! Also an EXCLUSIVE Pre Release track from the new Suicide Watch album featuring guest vocalist H!   This Is Sneapy Bollocks. 

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST To tour or not to tour that is the question. These and a host of others are asked by All About The Rocks Craig Hogan of your usual host turned interviewee Howard H Smith. The reason? Acid Reign are releasing ALL of their material in one box set. Also includes an exclusive track from the box set at the end. This Is H Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months episode of Talking Bollocks, H chats with Soilwork in the bowls of Islington Academy and gets pissed with Fuckshovel in a theatre bar. Plus the usual mix of hints, tips, shits and giggles. There\'s also three songs during this over two hour episode. This Is Some Hardcore Bollocks!

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months episode H sits down with legendary Prong founder Tommy Victor. They talk about the history of the band right up to the previous nights gig, Ruining Lives and Romford! There\'s an exclusive track from Belfast thrashers Scimitar the usual collection of news, reviews, observations, opinion and H throws a shoe at a pigeon. This Is A Load Of Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months podcast H has a revealing in depth chat with Chad Gray of Hellyeah. They talk about his early days in Mudvayne right through to the new Hellyeah album, line up changes, Slayer and Neil Diamond! With news, reviews and an exclusive tune this month.. This Is Simply The Bollocks. 

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Welcome to our 3rd podcast! This month we have exclusive interviews with Rob Cavestany from Death Angel and also an interview with Bobby Blitz from Overkill and the usual collection of hints, tips and reviews and all the usual hilarity. Let the bollocks begin! This Is Thrash Bollcoks. 

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Welcome to our 2nd podcast! This month we have an exclusive interview with Northern Irelands thrashers Gama Bomb as well as a competition to win a signed Slipknot book. H also spoke to the guys making the thrash metal documentary "A history of a time to come".  This Is Gama Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the first episode of Talking Bollocks we have exclusive interviews with Re-Animator and Xentrix who both have some very interesting things to say as they swap stories with our man Howard H Smith. Theres even some cryptic Acid Reign discussion so its a must for fans of uk thrash. H discusses his top 5 albums of 2013. This Is Episode One Bollocks.