Talking Bollocks

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I got to catch up with the thrash metal legend and Sodom founder Tom Angelripper. We talk new album Genisis XIX, new members, old members, touring and ultimately retirement and even death!   As always there is a discombobulated stumble through the news with criticism and praise heaped out in equal measure whilst a particular word comes in for some abuse.   T...

Support Podcast Patreon Ho, ho, fucking ho here is our review of 2022 including Pantera, Metallica and the very concept of Xmas. We also have a brief chat about new (ish) releases from Grid Iron, He Is Legend, NOFX, Xentrix and there's even a bonus track!   This Is Happy Holidays Bollocks 🎅🎅 Video Podcast

Support The Podcast Patreon This episode is all about catching up with my old mates and we get straight down to discussing their new album Seven Words, how it came about, who did what and their touring plans involving Artillery, Whiplash & Vio-Lence.   As always I have a sprint through the news and pick out a few articles that catch my eye. There is news on Metallica but not the news Dave Mustaine...

Support The Podcast Patreon Just in time to add some/none/all of these to your Xmas viewing list. You will hear reviews of these twenty four movies: Thor Love & Thunder, Nope, Day Shift, Emily The Criminal, Ambulance, Black Phone, The Outfit, The Witches, Son Of Rambo, Avatar, Thirteen Lives, To The Moon, Where The Crawdads Sing, Bandit, Hellraiser, I Used To Be Famous, I Came By, Spiral From The...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode we cover new releases from Slipknot, Lame Of God, Vorbid, Hammered Hulls & Dead Cross. We also discuss the Sepultura/Sacred Reich/Crowbar tour and lots of other stuff.   This Is Old Bollocks. Video Podcast

Support The Podcast Patreon After bumping into Tom & Jack of Steel Mage at Bloodstock this summer and having a really good chat we decided to do exactly that again on the podcast. We go deep into what it is like for a young band trying to get noticed, getting gigs and of course how to fit work and education into the picture as well.    There is, as usual, a run through various news stories includi...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I was able to catch up with Jesse & Jesus from Underlord on the eve of the release of their debut EP Groundbreaker. Jesse and Jesus are names you may remember as members of the Newstead band. Here they discuss the whirlwind that was their time in the band, how it all came together and how it ended. Now, all these years later, it's all come together for them...

Support The Podcast Patreon 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...

Support Podcast Patreon In this month's episode we get down to some serious reviewing. Including Algebra, Kings X, Bad Salt, Megadeth, Machine Head, Destrage, Cigar and The Reticent. There's also a podcast recommendation and all the usual tangents and discussions.    This Is Old Bollocks. 

For those of you who don't know David passed away very recently. This interview first appeared on episode six of Talking Bollocks.  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.   

Support The Podcast Patreon In this Episode Dave and I go all around the houses, it's more a case of what don't we talk about! We get involved in discussions about driving, comedy, kids, Covid, kids with Covid, being self employed, supply chain issues effecting the music industry, Dave takes over and interviews me for a bit and we even talk about their new album Netherheaven.   Added to that is th...

Support The Podcast Patreon It's been a while which means there are even more things to review than ever before. I get through sixteen movies and nineteen TV series and a guest appearance by some wild Parakeets!   In no particular order they are: Bull, Fantasy Island, The Northman, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Dr Strange & The Multiverse Of Madness, Dog, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Tale...

Support The Podcast Patreon In this episode I get a chance to catch up with the behind the name behind the band, Ryan Waste. We get through a lot including most of Ryan's record collection, stories from the underground and of course their new album Electrified Brain.   As always I get through a ton of news stories via the kaleidoscope that is my mind. There is unexpected sympathy for two well know...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode we start with a surprise and then get stuck into reviewing Dub War, Machine Head, Nicolas Cage Fighter, Revocation, Soilwork, Soulfly & Municipal Waste.   This Is Old Bollocks. Video Podcast

Support The Podcast Patreon 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 thr...

Join Podcast Patreon 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...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode Dave and I finally get a chance to catch up. As can be heard we're not exactly sure if our paths have crossed before but they definitely have now. We cover so much ground, some common, some not but we leave no stone unturned. Be it Benediction, Bolt Thrower, Dr Who, The Church Of Satan, Radio Shows, moving to Denmark we cover everything!   There is also none of...

Join Podcast Patreon 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. There is also a longer than usual news section as there has been a lot coming out but besides that not a lot going on. We have major new releases sort of reviewed...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode we review Kreator, Decapitated, Suppression, Besieged & Rammstein. There is also a reappraisal of Four Stroke Baron, tangents galore and a surprise guest calls in live!   This Is Old Bollocks.

Join Podcast Patreon Bassist Chris Dale is back! The last time Chris and I caught up was just after the release of the brilliant "Scream For me Sarajevo" film that documents the Bruce Dickinson Band visiting the worn torn area to play a show. He has just written a book about his entire time working with Bruce so naturally we discuss this and many other things over a few pints down the pub.   As is...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode I welcome Mordred frontman Scott Holderby back to the show. We haven't spoken for a while so enjoy a catch up on how the bands most recent album The Dark Parade has been received. We also get into the history of thrash, western Swing and what part of a house the singer is.   Added to this is the usual collection of news reviews and accidental philosophy that yo...

JOIN THE PODCAST PATREON In this episode I get to catch up with guitarist, Satan founder, Skyclad Co Founder and all around UK metal royalty Steve Ramsey. We chat about their new album Earth Infernal, the band name and how it has changed and changed back again, Skyclad and the benefits of never giving up on a dream. I open up with some honesty about music, some top tips for releases coming your wa...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode we review some recent releases and some suggested by listeners across social media. There is an impromptu movie review and a Dave Grohl story as well.   This Is Old Bollocks. Video Podcast HERE

Join Podcast Patreon 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 ne...

Join Podcast Patreon In this episode you get my unwanted reviews/suggestions/ideas on twenty four movies and twelve TV series! They are: Gold, Encounter, The Rhythm Section, The King's Man, Nightmare Alley, Shepherd, No Exit, Here Before, Restless, The Magnificent Seven, Studio 666, Spiderman No Way Home, Windfall, Nightride, Locke, Out Of The Blue, House Of Gucci, The Bubble, Bull, Shut In, Metal...