Talking Bollocks

£ Support This Podcast     In Part Two of this three part special I caught up with Andreas to talk about all things Quadra. In a wide ranging conversation we discuss song writing and production techniques, how Sepulquarta came into being and what makes Quadra such a special album. All topped off with an in depth fan Q&A.   This Is Sepulquarta Bollocks.   Talking Bollocks Webiste Acid Reign Sepultu...

£ Support This Podcast In this Bollocast I had chance to finally catch up with Moose as we seemed to have missed each other over the years. We talk Kill The Lights debut album, how he got back playing music again and walking away from Bullet.  Next up comes an interview that has been in the vaults a while. Sean Lambe was one of the producers of Saigon Metalhood: Vietnam's Heaviest Story. It's an e...

Support This Podcast In part one of this three part special I have an in depth conversation with long time front man Derrick Green. We cover all sorts from the recording Quadra to Vegan TV channels, we even squeezed in some fan questions for you it's all here.  This Is Sepulquarta Bollocks. Acid Reign Lockdown Video With Suzanne Vega

£ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this episode I catch up with one of my favourite people. Paul and I have a lot to talk about as he has released an album in the middle of a pandemic, seen his record label disintegrate in the worst kind of way and is getting his Different Times Podcast up and running again.  There are also some news stories, recommendations, admissions, admiration, criticism, condemnation...

£ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this episode I catch up with writer, fan and metal lifer the one and only Dom Lawson. We chat about pretty much every aspect of Doms career from meeting Iron Maiden on Jim\'ll Fix it to being a staff writer on some of the most prestigious magazines in metal. What stands out is this mans unabashed love of music DESPITE it also being his job. Added to this are all the usual...

£ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this Bollocast I chat to Kragun Lum of Heathen all about their awesome new album Empire Of The Blind. We talk about having to generate content, Heathen and their underdog label they have been unfairly tagged with and releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic. Also included are news updates, reviews of reviews, reviews of press releases, reviews of unrecorded solo alb...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST DX has been on Talking Bollocks a few times and since he has a book on Goodfellas among his wide and varied catalogue it seemed only fitting he appears here too! We go on a winding, twisting journey through both our movie tastes and recommendations. This was great fun to do and I\'m sure you\'ll have fun listening. This Is Movie Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST A little bit of the world you are missing by not being a Patreon subscriber. At five dollars a month it\’s a steal so come and join the fun. Continue listening for full details of what a monthly subscription gets you. This Is Patreon Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month it is time for a catch up with one of my favourite guests, the one and only legendary guitarist James Murphy. For those that don\'t know James tuneful soloing influenced generations of extreme metal guitarists and made it OK to have a relationship with melody whilst also smashing out extreme, brutal metal. Whether it was in Death, Obituary, Testament or Cancer his t...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months Bollocast I get to catch up with a friend. It is many, many years since Tony and I first met and that was when he became the first photographer to do a session with Acid Reign way back in the day. Whilst this was a highlight for us it was business as usual for Tony as he had/has photographed anyone and everyone in the world of entertainment never mind rock and m...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month I was able to catch up with my good friend, neighbour and fellow Leeds United fan Phil Jackson. You will probably know Phil as Chief Inspector Japp form Poirot or from Mike Bassett England Manger, Brassed Off, Little Voice, Raised By Wolves you name it! We get in depth on Mike Leigh and his unique directing style, chance meetings with Michael Caine, acting and it\'s...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month I get to have a chat with a death metal legend. Terry Butler has played on some of the genres classic releases and we talk all about how they came about, band dynamics and what lies ahead. Next I get to catch up with Whitney Moore. I was interviewed by Whitney for Tower Records so I decided to turn the tables and find out more about her story as a woman in the metal...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month I catch up with old friend locked down Mordred vocalist Scott Holderby. New EP Volition has just dropped so we chat about releasing new music for the first time in years, the upcoming album, how life can get in the way and we also both share similar singing lesson stories. As always there is plenty of gibberish, recommendations, complaints, moans, observations, opin...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month the Geordie mafia returns in the shape of my very good friend Gary Foalle. A Bass player with Newcastle metal legends XLR8R and for one song only, Marillion! Gary also has a prog album about to come out, a project he\'s put together with people around the globe but we\'ll save that chat for Talking Bollocks. This is all about movies and we have lots to talk about. ...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month I get to catch up with my new friend Derek Sykes. We met at Lords Of The Land in 2018 and at last get a chance to catch up properly. We cover a tonne of subjects including new music and what the future holds across a two part, three weeks apart interview. There is also the ever popular mix of news, reviews, complaints, observations, mental health warnings, almost gr...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this episode I get to catch up with the drumming legend that is Jimmy Degrasso. In an extended interview we cover a massive range of subjects from touring to auditioning, from food to festivals, from movies to lockdown we cover everything including his times playing with Alice Cooper, Megadeth, and Suicidal Tendencies. Also includes recommendations, warnings, signs of menta...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST I catch up with old friend, movie buff and Geordie guitar legend Ed Box. We go back to our youth and revisit a few moves before taking a wander through genres, directors, actors and movies that have made an impact on us. Also Ed gets to answer the podcast crucial questions at the end and then we carry on. Past the end. This Is Balcony Pigeon Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In your second helping of bollocks this month we have some classic metal for you. First I catch up with Ralf from Mekong Delta who are one of the very first progressive thrash bands. We talk legacy, line up and the new album. Then it\'s a chat with fellow vocalist Candlemasses returning singer Johan Langqvist. We discuss his love of metal, what happened first time around and w...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In another packed Bollocast I chat to former Shadows Fall, Flotsam and Overkill drummer Jason Bittner. We discuss ways of keeping busy during lockdown, collaborations and the latest on that long awaited Shadows Fall return. Next up I\'m off to talk to my newest friend Dany Jones of The Heretic Order. We discuss her journey from Naples to London, the cultural differences she ha...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this episode I catch up with a new friend and tell you all about how we first met which sounds like a scene from a movie. We talk comedy, music, punk, vinyl and the differences between our mutual lovers comedy AND Bill Stevenson of Descendents makes a guest appearance. Added to this is an oversized, humongous rant about Corona Virus and peoples various attitudes to gigs in...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this episode I keep up the accidental theme of so far only having spoken to people called Paul on this podcast. In two very different interviews we cover a myriad of topics, movies, directors, genres and TV shows. There are of course some quality tangents included too, it wouldn't be a Bollocast otherwise! This Is Pauls Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the first Bollocast of the new format you get an exclusive interview with the legendary VioLence vocalist Sean Killian. I had so much fun doing this, Sean was a great guest who I have been trying to get on the show for some time as I tell him. We cover all sorts of subjects like both being vocalists who have had our fair share of criticism over the years, new VioLence mater...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Episode one with BAFTA Award winning Peaky Blinders editor Paul Knight. In a wide ranging conversation we get stuck into the knock on effects of Coronavirus on the industry, the rise of high quality TV, how he got his start in the business and we get a chance to do a bit of The Sopranos worship too. This Is Movie Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST With this special I wanted to talk to people from all different parts of the music business to see how the current situation is effecting them, how they have responded and what they think the future will look like. In four very different yet similar interviews you\'ll hear all about what\'s going on, how we\'re all coping and what comes next. The Record Shop - I speak to Scott...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST First up I talk to Michael, we\'ve met a few times but this is the first chance we have had to have a proper chat. We cover the bands beginnings, the big time and how a band like Therapy function behind the scenes. Then it\'s a chat with my old mate Russ. We talk about his introduction into the business, production methods and the psychology of dealing with different artists a...