AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast

In this Episode, Alan discusses the history of the Church of Satan and its founder Anton LaVey, its influence over 20th and 21st century modern pop culture and a first read of the 'Satanic Bible' in 30 years, from its inception in the swinging 60s to its inspiration of Black Metal iconography. Touching on the Satanic Panic of the 80s and how it ascended to define a genuine counter cultural movemen...

In this Episode Alan tackles the life, legacy and influence of Magician Aleister Crowley over not only metal and black metal but over culture and history itself in the 20th century and beyond, from his early days at Cambridge and the Golden Dawn, to his covert operations in the USA and back to the Thelema Abbey in Italy, a life of debauched libertine ritualism. He also discusses his own relationsh...

A shorter 'making of' commentary on the 4th Primordial album 'Storm Before Calm' from 2002 which was recorded in Yorkshire back in the day. About the songwriting, artwork, aesthetic, imagery, recording techniques and problems the band faced. All the albums will be discussed eventually! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See...

In this episode Alan discusses developments in the music industry, the face of the city as it emerges from lockdown, a dive into Irish medieval history and how the past casts the die of the present day, from the Normans to Henry the 8th and the lessons we can take from history, and a weary eye on the future as we enter a turbulent decade.... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-a...

In the final episode of the season Alan talks to his old friend Addi from Icelandic heathen bastards Solstafir about mental health, depression, suicide, his journey to sobriety and reminisces about old drug, booze and touring stories together from back in the day! and what the future holds for musicians and society in general. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-al...

In this Episode Alan discusses the potential future outcomes of the music industry, the recent leaked memo from Live Nation, do socially distant gatherings spell the end of rock n roll as we knew it, how will musicians be able to survive. The existential weight of finding purpose throughout this strange period in history, and how one night on the whiskey in Finland changed his outlook on being a m...

In Episode 10 Alan ponders the chaos of 2020 and tries to find some middle ground left to stand on, wonders if it's the place of a a singer in a heavy metal band to make judgement calls on politics and add to the noise, recalls a day drawing headless corpses a quarter of a century ago and ends up climbing an active Volcano off the coast of Iceland in a sweaty hungover stupor.... Support this show...

In Episode 9 Alan talks to Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett heavyweight of MMA Bellator, Mixed Martial Artist, commentator, and fellow metalhead in a long form wide ranging discussion, from the protests, riots and political situation in the USA, to philosophy and stoicism, accepting responsibility, purpose through training, exercise and hard work and what we might be able to do to try and become more...

In Episode 8 Alan discusses Irish History, the famine, the influence of the Catholic Church on Ireland in the 20th century, emigration, the changing face of drugs in the capital in the early 90s, Ecstasy Culture and Irelands cult of heroic failure. Then in the second half gatecrashes headlong into Celtic mythology, Pagan metal, the importance of visuals in the modern music world, Heilung, gaming c...

In this shorter bonus podcast Alan looks back at the third Primordial album 'Spirit the Earth Aflame' which was released twenty years ago. The song writing process, aesthetics, lyrics, label and context around the album. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode Alan talks about Classic Old school Dublin Death Metal gigs from 30 years ago, Death, Deicide, Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel, Dublin as a second world city and the level of street violence and recklessness that was involved in even getting to a show in the late 80s early 90s and why Ireland had no real musical counter culture in the early 80s. In the Second half a chat with Jarv...

In this Episode Alan discusses what it feels like to lose your voice in front of ten thousand people, the concept of digital privilege, are remote gigs the end of rock n roll? shouldn't there be more craic out of the end times? and the analog process of recording the debut Primordial album 'Imrama' over a quarter of a century ago. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-th...

In this extended episode Alan rambles on about the state of his city (Dublin/Ireland) has dreams about our Steampunk speakeasy bars of the future where art and music have been driven underground, our lack of faith in experts and lifts the veil on the economics and mathematics of touring and playing festivals and will we ever return to the way things were.... Support this show http://supporter.acas...

In this episode Alan discusses biometrics, free money, mental health, not talking about politics while talking about politics, Robespierre and East Germany in the 70s and then goes back into the murky past of Absinthe and mind altering substances on tour 20 years ago. Youth is wasted on the young..... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast . Hoste...

In Episode two Alan contemplates a month of self isolation, running the streets of his empty city, how to stay sane, our innate desire to understand and find answers, the wheels of 'conspiracy' theory hitting the tarmac, and looks back at Primordial's first ever show in Europe at Wacken Open Air 1998 and the lessons it taught a young upstart with a daft magicians beard.... Support this show http:/...

In this episode Alan look at how the virus is affecting the music industry now and will do in the future, retells some crazy tales from his first ever tour over 25 years ago and takes a look back at Dublin Old School Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.