Talking Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H chats with the founder, CEO, and Chairman of the legendary Metal Blade Records, Brian Slagel. The man who gave Slayer AND Metallica their big breaks talks about Spotify, Iron Maiden the future of the music business and he even tries to educate H in the ways of KISS.Then H catches up with former Ministry, Prong and current Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman. He has a...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this bonus Bolocast H discusses with each member of the band their recent triumphant headline show at Bloodstock and gets each members unique perspective on this already legendary night. This is Bloodstock Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month sees H catch up with two old friends and Acid Reign supporters. They also happen to be very influential writers in the history of thrash metal. First up is Mike Exley former staff writer of Metal Forces who was right amongst the early embers of the thrash fire they talk old school, new school and changing times. Then it is to the pub to meet up with the legend that...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H caught up with friend of the podcast DX Ferris, they talk about his online comic Suburban Metal Dad, all things Slayer, general creativity and how to offend people. Then its a chat with ex Reuben and current Freeze The Atlantic drummer Guy Davis. This is a long in depth conversation all about how Reuben came into being and ultimately split leaving a huge legacy be...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H chatted to Revocation main man David Davidson about shit interviews, the camaraderie of bands and the potential for a council of Thrash Judges. Then it’s a conversation with Fernanda founder of Brazilian thrash pioneers Nervosa who are touring Europe. They have a quick chat about fan reaction, the inclusiveness of thrash, how cool it is to be in a touring band and...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this latest chaotic collection of words H chats with Vektor mastermind David Di Santo. They talk about the new album Terminal Redux, relocating, old school thrash, hardcore and everything else. Then it’s time for a catch up with fellow podcaster and talker of bollocks, Godless from the Metal Sucks podcast. They discuss everything from interview technique to pornography and...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H catches up with old friend metal journalist and bona fide author Jason Arnopp. They discuss old school thrash, new albums and Jasons upcoming novel release. Next up is legendary metal scribe Malcolm Dome. The discussion picks up not far from where last years left off as the guys catch up on The Big Four, where metal goes next and the thorny subject of reformations...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Delayed but worth the wait this month H talks politics, comedy and even music with poet, singer voice over artist and one woman inspiration Otep Shamaya. Then its into the cold and a journey back in time for H and Scott Ian as they talk all things music like For All Kings, Acid Reign, Iron Maiden and flying to gigs. There is also the usual collection of unwanted opinions, half...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H chats with vocalist Mem of legendary German thrashers Exumer. They cover hardcore, shared roots and even the new Exumer album Raging Tides. Next up H catches up with old friend Pete or better known as Qualcast Koffee Perkulator Mutilator of Lawnmower Deth. They talk LD and Radio 2, festivals, charity shows and all sorts of other stuff. There is an exclusive track...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In a two part interview separated by 8 months H and Neil catch up for the first time in 20 years. They take a stroll down memory lane with The Beyond and get up to date with all things Therapy in this far reaching and fascinating chat. Howard gives us his best albums of 2015 and has a right old go at everyone from Mustaine to Rick Allen no one is safe. Add the usual tangents,...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H catches up with touring buddy Gary Holt at the Brixton Slayer Anthrax show. They talk about the old days and inevitably Garys move to Slayer and where that leaves Exodus. They also get to talk DIY. After that it is a chat with life long friend and roadie to the stars Stilly Paps. He has crewed for everyone, Stereophonics, Carcass, Death, Strapping Young Lad, Skunk Anansie, P...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months Bolocast H chats with the creator of the in the works Metal And Horror documentary film Mike Schiff. With interviews from Cory Taylor to Alice Cooper already in the can they discuss the project, how it came about and where it is going. Then it is a catch up with friend Joel Death head honcho of newly rebooted record label Music For Nations. This is a chat about...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H and AR drummer Marc sit down and recap the madcap antics of their October UK tour. There is also a track from Belfast band Sinocense. This is tour bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H catches up with cross over legends and friends English Dogs. They talk legacy, doing things differently and the long road to finally returning. Then its off to chat with ReAnimator about line up changes, the future and trying to release past recordings. Joe from Gama Bomb pops in for a fan boy session half way through too! Include all the usual outlandish opinions, and some...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST First up H sits down on a ferry with touring buddies Shrapnel as they head towards Scotland for the last show of their tour together. They talk about old school roots, getting started and having a robot bass player. Next up is a long chat with legendary thrash guitarist and Mercyful Fate founding member Hank Sherman. They talk about his time in Volbeat, Sherman Tank and his ne...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST To celebrate the release of The Black Album edition of the legendary Bloomsbury 33 1/3 series of books H catches up with author of said book David Masciotra. Put together over many months they talk about his interviews with the band, Bob Rock AND Jason. Prepare to hear things you have never heard before about this game changing album. This is Metallica Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the second of these writers specials H chats with DX Ferris about all things Slayer, living in England as a child and how the music press has changed over the years. Next its off to the back room of a pub to talk to Ross Baker fresh from interviewing Slayer. They discuss Rosss journey from enthusiastic student to Terrorizer staff writer and some of his career highlights so...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with AR bass player and Kremated guitarist and vocalist Pete Dee. They chat about their mutual love of Hardcore, Marillion, Spermbirds, Dead Kennedys and they even get around to talking about Acid Reign past present and future. This is UKAC Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months Bolocast H catches up with Ex Megadeth and current Act Of Defiance guitarist Chris Broderick, they talk music, bands and the ups and downs of touring. Next up H chats with friends of the show Matteo and Paulo of Destrage. They cover everything from food to football and even share a love of the humour of Noel Gallagher. Add to that a track off the new Soilwork al...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H and longest serving member Paul have a chat about the pre reboot, almost original line up reformation that didnt happen, video evidence of the original line up rehearsing that Paul still has, the formation of the new line up and the writing and recording of Plan Of The Damned. This is full moon bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with NMA mainstay Justin Sullivan and discuss everything from Sepultura covers to never being predictable. Then we catch up with Miles Hackett the Label head of Dry Heave Records who is releasing the new Acid Reign single on vinyl. Finally H chats with Harold O DRI bass player and legendary Bay Area photographer. Throw in an exclusive track by Seething Akira and it...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this special Applecast H and drummer Marc Jackson sit down and talk about Acid Reign. How they came together all the way through to in depth analysis of recording Plan Of The Dammed the first new AR song for 25 years. There is some pissing about too, obviously. This is Ginge bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down for a chat and a laugh with metal autobiographer to the stars and author of 26 books Joel McIver, they discuss the state of the current metal scene, the halcyon days of thrash and two books Joel didn\'t write. Next up is old friend and touring buddy Steve Zetro Souza of Exodus. Zet becomes the first guest to make a second appearance although this is really part two...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this special edition H sits down with Global Thrash Assault founder and thrash connoisseur Chad Arnold to talk about drive times, the UK scene and Wakefield. Next up its over to the house of heavy metal scholar, writer and self styled Metal Jew Keith Khan Harris. H and Keith cover a ton of metal topics including the old days, Acid Reign and where does metal go now. Finally...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this MASSIVE edition H sits down with Michael Gilbert of Flotsam And Jetasm and straight off talks about the last time they saw each other which is awkward but not for long as all is forgiven, by Michael. The same night H catches up with Jamie Brookes of Desolator on his birthday and they chat about thrash, Germany, British thrash and thrash. Finally H and Acid Reign Bass p...