Primordial Radio Podcast

Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerström join us to talk about the band's new album 'Don't Go In The Forest', heavy metal in 2025 and his thoughts on the use of AI in today's world. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this wide-ranging interview, Johannes reflects on the strange mix of letting go and rebirth that comes when an a...

Moose returns to the podcast this week. He and Dews catch up, with Dews taking his commitment to living in the past seriously, as he’s currently living in 2020! Covid is apparently still very much a thing. Ugh. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ They chat about their respective other jobs, with Moose in particular taking great amusement from...

Metal Legend Max Cavalera joins us to talk about Soulfly's new album 'Chama'. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this conversation, Max opens up about recording the new album alongside his sons, Zyon and Igor, and how working together reignited his “Inner Flame.” He reveals how UFC fighter Alex Pereira’s walkout to a Soulfly song sparked the c...

Wolfgang Van Halen joins us to talk all about his new album: Mammoth - The End. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this conversation, WVH opens up about the creative process behind the album, sharing how a panic attack during Metallica shows and wildfires near his home shaped its doomsday-inspired lyrics. He also talks about collaborating with d...

In this latest episode of the Primordial Podcast, Moose has taken his first week off since Moses was a lad, so Dewsbury is joined by the newly-married Pete Bailey! Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The guys catch up on personal updates, and reminisce about the “good old days” of Call Of Duty Warzone, before paying tribute to two rock legends;...

Sabaton’s Pär Sundström joins us to talk all about Legends, the band’s new album and a turning point in how they tell stories through metal. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠ Sabaton’s new album, Legends, marks a bold new era for the Swedish metal giants, a journey through 11 epic tales from across the ages, each one echoing with the power, triumph,...

In this heartfelt episode of Primordial Radio, Dewsbury and Moose reflect on the life and legacy of their dear friend Neil Cossey, who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ They discuss the importance of remembering Neil's spirit, the impact he had on their lives and the Primordial community, and...

Dews returns to the podcast this week, fully rested and refreshed after his week away. So much so in fact, that he’s ready to get straight back to work, as DAMN that was an expensive week away! Thank you Center Parcs. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠ With discussions on parenting, co-workers and - bizarrely - the state of the employment market in...

It’s Primordial Radio’s 8th birthday, and Moose and Hackett mark the occasion with plenty of laughter, reflection, and a fair bit of moaning. From Pete's wedding stories and Hungarian fines to memories of the Long Road to Bruin, the conversation weaves between nostalgia, frustration, and hope for the future. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠ T...

We sat down with Paradise Lost singer Nick Holmes to talk all about their brand-new album, Ascension and what it means to still be pushing boundaries after 17 albums. *Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7* https://links.primordialradio.com/listen From the origins of the band’s name, inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost, to Nick’s fascination with religion (despite being an atheist), we dig into the...

It would appear that Moose and Dews have been channelling their inner Waldorf and Statler this week, as their main focus appears to be complaining, at some length, about pretty much everything. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠ Traffic, the fact it’s Autumn already, dark mornings, spurious research, forward planning, vitamins for babies, little bell...

Have you ever wondered how exactly a podcast could go from a discussion about Canadian wildlife and sharting eagles, to a heartfelt conversation about mental health and mortality? Well wonder no more! Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of the Primordial podcast, Moose and Dews catch up in their inimitable fashion, bouncing between subj...

*Trigger Warning* - This show contains sensitive conversations around Cancer; listener discretion is advised. We invite you to join us for this very special edition of the People’s Playlust entitled SEE YOU ON SIDE-B, curated entirely by our dear friend, Neil Cossey (Accountant Neil). Neil is dying of cancer, but through facing the reality of his mortality, he’s chosen to create the soundtrack tha...

The latest podcast finds Moose and Dews talking on World Suicide Prevention Day. This calls back to the mental health discussion of last week, and highlights the importance of open conversations around - what can be - some difficult topics. There’s some great information to be found at https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠ This...

Lorna Shore frontman Will Ramos joins Adam Whalley to discuss the band’s new album, I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠ Will reveals how the band poured everything into its creation, layering technical songwriting, orchestral ambition, and raw emotion. He also dives into the band’s detailed writing process, fro...

Mental health is an important subject for Primordial. Moose and Dews strongly believe that discussing their own mental health can help others to discuss their own, be it with family, friends, or professionals. This week on the podcast sees them doing just that, with both of them seeming to surprise themselves with how well they’re doing. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠https://links.primordial...

Dinosaur Pile-Up frontman Matt Bigland opens up in this new interview about the band’s triumphant return with their new album 'I’ve Felt Better', out now via Mascot Records. Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 https://links.primordialradio.com/listen From a long creative process shaped by illness and introspection to the emotionally charged visuals by Fred Stonehouse, Matt shares the deeply...

After confirming for 100% certainty that Dewsbury is not currently on meth (which kinda sounds like something that someone on meth would say) he and Moose catch up to discuss plans for the Primordial Burns Supper in Inverness next year. Tickets for the event will shortly be on sale from the website, including a hotel deal AND a trip to Loch Ness! How amazing would it be if the PRFam were the ones...

This week Moose and Dews catch up at an unusually late hour, leading to the kind of catch-up they’d usually have over a few beers. Sadly, being consummate professionals, there were no beers involved in the recording of this podcast. Boooo! After the usual discussion of life, the universe, and everything, the main topic of conversation this week is the titular dates for the calendar, including Meta...

Moose and Dews catch up again this week, after an excellent weekend of (relatively!) wholesome, fantastic fun on Dews’ part Bloodstock festival 2025.  Looking back on the weekend that was, Dews reflects on his experiences at the festival, including some excellent performances, excellent company, and one notably excellent nap. The guys discuss the incredible, vibrant community around Bloodstoc...

Moose and Pete are back for this week's episode of the Primordial Radio Podcast and are discussing whether or not it's time for the podcast to have a change.  In the 8 years since we've started the podcast, video has become a much more important aspect, but so has discovery and SEO. Without changing the core of what the podcast is, Pete proposes ways we can grow the podcast via Spotify's new...