Feckin’ Metal Podcast

On this episode, I speak to world-renowned rock writer, podcaster, and amateur Irish trad singer, Mick Wall! Mick cover rarely-trodden ground and talks about his Irish heritage, tells stories about Lemmy, Iron Maiden, working at Kerrang, starting Classic Rock Magazine as a one shot, talks about his approach to writing books, and a lot more! A true tale of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll from someone...

ArcSabbath continues into the 1990s as Tony Martin and others step aside for a reunion with Ronnie James Dio, and the rest of the Mob Rules era line-up. This period would produce the album Dehumanizer before imploding yet again, when Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler's true intentions became clear - that elusive reunion with original singer Ozzy Osbourne! Mick Wall, Martin Popoff, and Joel McIver's boo...

On this installment of #ArcSabbath, I fill in some blanks regarding Glenn Hughes's exit and Tony Martin's entrance into Black Sabbath, via Martin Popoff's book, Born Again. My guests and I then get deep into the albums Headless Cross and Tyr, in a period of relative stability for the band in 1989/1990. It wouldn't last long.

In this installment of #ArcSabbath, my guests and I explore the fallout of the Glenn Hughes era, discuss temporary replacement Ray Gillen, reflect on the addition of Tony Martin to the band, and review the album "The Eternal Idol". Again, another tumultuous period in Black Sabbath!

In this installment of ArcSabbath, I speak to my regular guests, and new addition Jonatan Hedlin from Maiden A - Z, about a tumultuous period in Black Sabbath history - the chaos beforehand and the aftermath of the Glenn Hughes era. Jonatan also provides some background info on himself, and growing up as a heavy metal fan in Stockholm, Sweden. Context is provided by a passage from Martin Popoff's...

Feckin' Metal is proud to welcome back The Busiest Man in Rock - Jarvis Leatherby. In this episode, I catch up with Jarvis regarding all the happenings in Night Demon, Cirith Ungol, and the management world, since we last spoke in October 2020. Covering everything from the new Night Demon album, to bar fights and vocal injuries - you don't want to miss this!

On this episode, I speak to someone who has lived through the European power metal scene, from its inception to the present day. Markus Großkopf has been in Helloween since day one, weathering all the line-up changes. He speaks candidly about how the current Pumpkins United version of the band got together, as well as providing fascinating insights into the recording of their new album, "Helloween...

Kyle McNeill returns to Feckin' Metal to discuss all the goings-on of the last 8 months, including an in-depth chat about upcoming album, Shadow of a Falling Star Pt.1. We also discuss 8-Bits and Smash Hits, Wizard Tower Studios, "dungeon synth", pink t-shirts, social media, and future Seven Sisters shows! Ugh!

In this installment of ArcSabbath, we delve into Joel McIver's book "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath", and Ian Gillan's autobiography, to provide context on the end of the original Dio era, and one of the most bizarre line-up changes in Black Sabbath history. We also hear from the regular cast about the farcical stories surrounding the band at this time, and discuss some quality music that managed to sneak...

On this episode, my guests and I discuss the original Ronnie James Dio era of Black Sabbath, covering off the albums Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, and Live Evil. Hear personal opinions and anecdotes of established FECKers, as we discuss one of the greatest voices in heavy metal!

The Arc sails on with Episode 2.5, where you'll hear Melissa, Uncle Steve, and Ry, discuss the two least popular Black Sabbath albums of the original Ozzy era. Are these albums unfairly bashed in Sabbath circles? Should the band have hung it up at this point? Also hear the story of Ozzy's exit, return, and second exit from the band within the space of 18 months, told from multiple different perspe...

It's #ArcSabbath Episode 2.0, where you'll hear from a broad range of guests, discussing some of the most interesting and creative Black Sabbath albums ever, including: Vol. 4, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, and Sabotage. This episode also features Uncle Steve's top 8 original Sabbath album rankings. All this and more and the Arc sails on!

Well, I guess Hell froze over - The first official episode of #ArcSabbath is finally here! Featuring fans, pundits, and podcasters, discussing the original heavy metal behemoths - Black Sabbath! This episode is packed full of anecdotes, personal stories, and heavy metal wisdom. Stick around. You will not be disappointed!

In the final teaser episode for the Black Sabbath arc #ArcSabbath, you'll meet the familiar, yet controversial, Uncle Steve, and Joe Siegler, who is new to Feckin' Metal, but has greater insight into Black Sabbath than anyone on the planet! Steve teases an opinion on Tony Iommi vs. Randy Rhoads, while Joe tells stories that only someone with such strong ties to the Sabbath camp could! Things are a...

Finally, the Black Sabbath arc is here. Sort of. This week, I tell my own Black Sabbath story and introduce some of the characters you'll be meeting over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Philipp, Ry, Melissa, and Alejandra, who are all Black Sabbath fans, but with very different backgrounds! Over the next few weeks, they'll be sharing their experiences of the band, through a s...

This week, I play some heavy metal earworms, and give you a bit of insight into my fandom of the bands featured. I also speak earnestly about my love for heavy metal! There's a bit of Neil young in here too, but not too much, don't worry. Oh, and there are some interruptions by the postman!

Cooler than a fridge wearing in a denim jacket, it's Episode 22 of Feckin' Metal! I discuss Austin Powers, Ms Kensington, and some heavy metal news. I then treat the listener to an education in Irish hard rock and heavy metal, featuring: Primordial, Thin Lizzy, Dio, Seven Sisters, and more! Tiochaidh ár lá!

This week, I catch up with some heavy metal newz (z for you 2000s kidz, when "z" made everything 10% cooler), then, in anticipation for my Black Sabbath arc, I play a couple of clips of Black Sabbath deep cuts, followed by some 90s Motorhead. I finish off with some NWOTHM favourites, but you'll have to listen to find out what they are!

This week,  I talk about my love of power metal. Not before discussing Iron Maiden's recent nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 ballot, and the small matter of Ronnie James Dio vs. Rob Halford in the battle for the best heavy metal vocalist in all of Eternia, or something like that. After these matters are cleared up, I delve deep into power metal of the 80s, 90s, 00s, and present d...

This week, my guest is the curator of the hugely-popular NWOTHM Full Albums YouTube channel, and the unsung hero of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal movement, Anderson Tiago! Anderson talks about how the channel got started, permission required and legalities involved in posting full albums, researching bands to promote, his criteria for what makes the channel, expectations of fans and some...

This week, I speak to none other than the living legend, Blaze Bayley! Blaze holds nothing back here, and discusses: ordinary heroes, mental health, positivity, the Higgs Boson, Nikola Tesla, Stephen Hawking, heavy metal fan culture, meet & greets, the concept of "identity", Pointless Celebrities, and touring as a heavy metal musician. This is one not to be missed!

A little later than usual, it's Episode 17 of Feckin' Metal. This week, I take a sneak peek at the upcoming Haunt album, "Beautiful Distraction", review the recently-released album from Saber, "Without Warning", and also take a look at some recent releases from Accept and Dread Sovereign.

After a four week break, Feckin' Metal returns! On this episode, I talk about some hard rock and heavy metal albums celebrating significant anniversaries in 2021, examine Jon Schaffer from Iced Earth's recent actions and try to make sense of it all, and look eagerly towards some upcoming releases this year. It's great to be back!

This week, I speak to my long-time personal friend, Kevin Daly, about the Sabaton Open Air Festival. We turn the clock back five years, and set the scene to explain how we became Sabaton fans in the first place, and how we ended up attending the Sabaton Open Air festival for five consecutive years. We attended this festival from 2015 to 2019, and have a plethora of stories and memories to share. H...

This week, I speak to "The Texan Iron Maiden Connection" - Uncle Steve. This episode features: Bad Texan impressions, Iron Maiden milestones in Steve's life, finding God, boring Rammstein shows, reflections on the Download festival, Forrest Gump quotes, the digital vs. physical debate, and more, in this very enjoyable chat with a fellow Iron Maiden enthusiast! Outside of the interview, I give my r...