Talking Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 gre...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 t...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 sem...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

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SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 re...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 ille...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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 bri...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST 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...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H catches up with Pete, Paul, Cooky and Marc and gets their individual recollections of the first Acid Reign headline tour for 26 years. This is the view from backstage, the bus, the stage and the toilet. This is April Fools Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In a legendary podcast H catches up with friend, vocalist and thrash royalty Bobby Blitz. On a dodgy Skype call they cover a myriad of topics including that other band with the skull and wings. Then it is off to talk to the thrash recluse that is Dan Spitz. Yes you read that right, Dan Spitz, yes THE Dan Spitz, the guy from Anthrax who was on all those legendary albums and it...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H gets to chat to vocalist, inspiration and role model Mina Caputo about the return of Life Of Agony, LSD and finding a place where theres no more pain, not that such a place exists. Next up its a long discussion, debate, roundtable with metal podcasting royalty Chuck and Godless of The Metal Podcast. Absolutely everything is up for grabs here in a no holds barred conversation...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST First up this month H is off to The Underworld and chats to ex Killswitch Engage and current Devil You Know vocalist Howard Jones, they discuss insomnia, late bloomers and depression. Then its an interesting conversation with ex Anthrax and current Armored Saint singer the legendary John Bush. They have a chat about live albums, Anthrax and social media. New regular feature ca...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST First up this month H chats to JT vocalist of Famous Last Words the band that are single handedly keeping the concept album relevant. They discuss, concepts, visuals and NOT over writing. Then it’s time for DJ Squatter to become only the second person ever to take over TB and interview H of Acid Reign for Bloodstock Radio. They talk Bloodstock, the bands progress and there is...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Xmas Special Part 2.In part two H catches up with Malcolm Dome, Nathan and Jonathan from Shrapnel, Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art and Marc Jackson of Acid Reign. It\'s not always totally focused on Hardwired but it is always interesting and has to be better than all the new year 2016 best of lists on TV. This Is Part 2 Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In part one of this Xmas Metallica Special H chats with a broad cross section of the great and good of metal. In some cases it's purely talking about Hardwired in others a more roundabout discussion about metal in general. It\'s not all just Metallica but it is always interesting. Featuring Paul of Acid Reign, Joel De\'ath of Music For Nations, Chuck Ex Metal Sucks Podcast and...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H meets up with friend, neighbour and founder of Very Metal Art Andy Pilkington. They discuss how his business got started, there's advice for bands and some behind the scenes stories. Then it\'s over to meet with friends Billy Talent. H catches up with John and Ian, they talk mixed feelings about having a successful tour and album out but with long time friend and drummer Aar...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST First up H sits down for a chat with old friend Steve Grimmett as they talk about the old days, Onslaught and the rise of Grim Reaper and their new album. Next up Karl Willets formerly of Bolt thrower and now of Memoriam. He discusses the sad loss of drummer Martin 'Kiddie' Kearns, the formation of Memoriam and the what the future holds. Finally Chuck Billy of Testament in a f...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H chairs an international panel of Slayer aficionados to discuss the impact, effect and legacy of one of, if not the greatest thrash metal album of all time. He is joined by Slayer biographer and metal writer extraordinaire Joel McIver. Slayer writer and Reign In Blood expert DX Ferris and Slayer fanatic, friend of the show Godless from the Metal Sucks Podcast. This is Reign I...