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In episode 114 Kris and Sam dissect the new Parkway Drive album 'Darker Still' discussing the bands status in the Metal and Rock world, their contribution to music and what this album will mean for them as a band. Is it a a reach for the stars that has fallen short or have Parkway achieved the heights they clearly intend to with 'Darker Still'. Find out what the lads think! Follow Noizze and Noizz...

Something a little different from the Podcast on this episode with Kris tackling his first review alone. This, of course, doesn't stop him talking for half hour particularly as he is reviewing the almighty hardcore kings that are Stray From The Path with their brand new album 'Euthanasia' that will be released on the 9th September. Is this perhaps the band at their most intelligent and pissed off?...

Kris and Sam are back, this time reviewing the new Megadeth album 'The Sick, The Dying... and The Dead'. The lads talk about the band's legacy and where this album fits as well as Dave Mustaine's cultural influence on the metal scene in general. Oh and they get pretty hyped on the band's new record too. Follow Noizze and Noizze Podcast Network on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify ,...

We see the almighty return of Kris on the Podcast after a few months out and in spectacular fashion he's returned on a blinder of an album. Kris and Sam sit down to discuss the new album 'Of Kingdom and Crown' the brand new album from Machine head that is out on Friday. Fans are nervous whether this will be a return to form or a flop so check out the episode to get the scoop on the lads thoughts r...

Sam and Jac talk about the brand new album 'Dystopian Dreams Utopian Nightmares' from Joe Appleford who is ready to conquer stadiums with this debut, as well as the mind-bending new album 'Drif' from Heilung which, if you haven't listened to the band, is like nothing you'll have ever heard before. If all that wasn't enough Sam also sat down with Joe Appleford who plans out his path to conquering h...

Sam and Jac are somewhat divided in this episode and talk about the upcoming collaboration from Holding Absence and Alpha Wolf with their split EP 'The Lost & The Longing' which combines melody and metalcore. There's also a review of the debut album from Heart of Gold 'Beautiful Dangerous', the solo project from Being As An Ocean Vocalist Michael McGough and one that delivers pop hits with a b...

Sam and Jac get very excited about Viking Metal with a review of the new album 'The Great Heathen Army' from Amon Amarth , an album that will no doubt be a hit with the fans whilst showcasing the band's proficiency in what they do. If that wasn't enough, following on from the album review last week, Sam sat down with Sam Chetan-Welsh of Ithaca to talk about the new album 'They Fear Us' a week on f...

Sam and Will take yet another deep dive into another majorly anticipated record of the year. It's the one and only genre-mingling, thematical and lyrical pioneers that are Ithaca who are on the brink of releasing their second album 'They Fear Us'. What an almighty return this is with a statement of intent and grandeur rivalled by no other. Follow Noizze and the Noizze Podcast Network on Social Med...

It's the hottest day in UK history which feels like the perfect time to discuss one of the hotly anticipated records of the year too. Sam and Will take a deep dive into the new album 'Starlight and Ash' by genre-bending pioneers Oceans of Slumber on their journey from Progressive Metal to Southern Gothic Metal. If that wasn't enough Sam sat down with Vocalist Cammie Beverly from the band to discus...

It's a hot one as Sam and Jac review the new record 'The Present Is A Foreign Land' by Deaf Havana citing the band's journey to get to this point and picking out their highlights from the album. TPIAFL is out on Friday 15th July and the band will be doing a run of intimate in-store shows to mark the occasion. Follow Noizze and the Noizze Podcast Network on Social Media and remember to follow us on...

Jac sat down with Luna Priestly, well known for her contributions in the South Wales music scene and beyond and best known as DJ in local Cardiff Bar Metros under the name Luna Tunes , owner of Cardiff based record label Stereobrain Records , A&R for Alcopop Records and of course organiser of PWER Festival . Jac and Luna reflected on PWER festival 2022 and look forward to PWER Festival 2023 al...

Sam and Will sat down to take a dive into the new album Páthos by Conjurer . It's crushing, heavy and a form of extreme music you've never heard before and it's out on Friday! If that wasn't enough for you Sam sat down with Brady Deeprose (Vocals & Guitar) from the band to discuss the writing and recording process, the success of Mire and touring with a little sprinkle of what may be next for...

We sat down with Jake Bowen, Adamross Williams, Nathan Campfield and Samuel Gibbs of Glass Heart straight off the back of their headline tour. Today marks the release of their new EP 'Weathered' and we got a chance to talk about the EP, it's conception and future plans following this release. We also discussed their DIY ethos and the brilliant community they have built called the Glass Heart Famil...

It's an absolutely stacked episode this week with Sam talking about his time at Download Festival (2:30 - 10:50) with particular highlights from Megadeth and Bleed From Within and album reviews from two very special bands. The lads talk about the new album 'Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind' from Coheed and Cambria (10:50 - 31:16) which see's a band at their absolute height continuing to do ex...

Sam and Jac talk about the brand new album 'The Phoenix' by Grey Daze , Chester Bennington's first major band prior to Linkin Park . The album reimagines some of the amazing songs using his original vocal takes. The lads discuss why it is the a fantastic tribute and serves as the remastered prequel chapter of the legendary Chester Bennington as well as the incredible process and journey the band h...

Will Marshall caught up with Owen Hill, Jon Cassidy and Adam Kerr of As Everything Unfolds on their headline tour a little while back. The brief conversation saw them have a casual chat about all things touring, their latest album, the impact of the pandemic and the success they have seen to date... oh and Discord servers as well as the critically acclaimed film Birdemic. Follow Noizze on Social M...

Sam sat down to chat to Scott Kennedy, vocalist of Bleed From Within just before the release of their brand new album 'Shrine' which is out now. All things were discussed including the album, it's prominence at a pivotal point in their journey and the positivity of it as a result, touring and the incredible leap the band took at a time where it was very much needed. Follow Noizze on Social Media a...

Sam sits down to discuss all things Cage Fight with Bassist/MC Jon Reid. Politics, hardcore and the simplicities of playing freely and honestly all feature. Make sure to check out the brand new self-titled Cage Fight album which is out now. Follow Noizze on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify , Apple Music & elsewhere! You can check out new music we are shouting about through our...

We at Noizze had our very own stage at Pwer Festival 2022 in the legendary Fuel Rock Club on Womanby Street, Cardiff's beating musical heart. On the day there were a tonne of fantastic bands across three stages and we sent Sam along to interview as many as he could. We managed to grab some time with Dude Trips , El Moono , Nigel , Treehouse , Stay Voiceless and Nightlives with numerous conversatio...

Sam & Jac are back at it this time discussing Malevolence's new album Malicious Intent as well as a catch up following their time at Pwer Festival 2022. MALEVELONCE Follow us on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify , Apple Music & elsewhere!

Will Marshall, music journalist extraordinaire and owner of bylines for Metal Hammer, Noizze, Distorted Sound, Hardbeat, and undoubtedly more sits down with Jac Holloway & Sam Lewis to talk about Matt Heafy's latest project Ibaraki and the effect on Heafy's legacy and Trivium. Follow us on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify, Apple Music & elsewhere!

Jac Holloway interviews Luna Priestley of Stereobrain Records ahead of this years Pwer Festival in Cardiff. Pwer Festival is happening across Womanby Street in Cardiff, 7th May 2022. You can get tickets here. Follow us on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify , Apple Music & elsewhere!

Jac Holloway interviews Vicky and Rob of Nu-metal outfit Sicksense about how the group came about and their new EP Kings Today Follow us on Social Media and remember to follow us on Spotify , Apple Music & elsewhere!

The Noizze Podcast is expanding! Introducing the Noizze Podcast Network featuring more hosts, more topics, more bands, and just more content. Sam Mr. Cynical Lewis and Jac Holloway round-up Pwer Fest, as well as discuss new Machine Head, While She Sleeps and more! Bands mentioned: Bears in Trees Orchards DREAM NAILS Nigel Stay Voiceless SIENNA Follow us on Social Media and remember to follow us on...

Episode 92 of the Noizze Podcast is dedicated entirely to Sabaton's upcoming tenth record 'The War To End All Wars'.    Subscribe/comment/tell a friend! That's the best way you can support us.    Follow us on Twitter: @NoizzePodcast