Talking Bollocks

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the second of these writers specials H chats with DX Ferris about all things Slayer, living in England as a child and how the music press has changed over the years. Next its off to the back room of a pub to talk to Ross Baker fresh from interviewing Slayer. They discuss Rosss journey from enthusiastic student to Terrorizer staff writer and some of his career highlights so...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with AR bass player and Kremated guitarist and vocalist Pete Dee. They chat about their mutual love of Hardcore, Marillion, Spermbirds, Dead Kennedys and they even get around to talking about Acid Reign past present and future. This is UKAC Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months Bolocast H catches up with Ex Megadeth and current Act Of Defiance guitarist Chris Broderick, they talk music, bands and the ups and downs of touring. Next up H chats with friends of the show Matteo and Paulo of Destrage. They cover everything from food to football and even share a love of the humour of Noel Gallagher. Add to that a track off the new Soilwork al...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H and longest serving member Paul have a chat about the pre reboot, almost original line up reformation that didnt happen, video evidence of the original line up rehearsing that Paul still has, the formation of the new line up and the writing and recording of Plan Of The Damned. This is full moon bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with NMA mainstay Justin Sullivan and discuss everything from Sepultura covers to never being predictable. Then we catch up with Miles Hackett the Label head of Dry Heave Records who is releasing the new Acid Reign single on vinyl. Finally H chats with Harold O DRI bass player and legendary Bay Area photographer. Throw in an exclusive track by Seething Akira and it...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this special Applecast H and drummer Marc Jackson sit down and talk about Acid Reign. How they came together all the way through to in depth analysis of recording Plan Of The Dammed the first new AR song for 25 years. There is some pissing about too, obviously. This is Ginge bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down for a chat and a laugh with metal autobiographer to the stars and author of 26 books Joel McIver, they discuss the state of the current metal scene, the halcyon days of thrash and two books Joel didn\'t write. Next up is old friend and touring buddy Steve Zetro Souza of Exodus. Zet becomes the first guest to make a second appearance although this is really part two...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this special edition H sits down with Global Thrash Assault founder and thrash connoisseur Chad Arnold to talk about drive times, the UK scene and Wakefield. Next up its over to the house of heavy metal scholar, writer and self styled Metal Jew Keith Khan Harris. H and Keith cover a ton of metal topics including the old days, Acid Reign and where does metal go now. Finally...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this MASSIVE edition H sits down with Michael Gilbert of Flotsam And Jetasm and straight off talks about the last time they saw each other which is awkward but not for long as all is forgiven, by Michael. The same night H catches up with Jamie Brookes of Desolator on his birthday and they chat about thrash, Germany, British thrash and thrash. Finally H and Acid Reign Bass p...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with his new Acid Reign band mates and discusses how they came to be in the band, how it feels for them and what the future plans are. This is as intimate and revealing as it gets, recorded straight after rehearsals and completely unedited. Listen out for a glimpse of new Acid Reign music too. This is rebooted bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H chats with Zan of The Lounge Kittens one Sunday morning about their amazing story and rise to fame which turns out to be very metal and they also discuss YouTube, maggots and free Tshirts. Then its a catch up with old friend and comedian extraordinaire Andrew ONeill just before he hits the stage to perform his History Of Heavy Metal Show. They swap a load of gigging stories...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H sits down with COC drummer Reed Mullin for a brief chat. Then has a much more in-depth conversation with former COC and current King Hitter vocalist Karl Agell who met H back in the day. Finally H and Si from Anihilated catch up and talk old days new album and murder ball. Theres also the now expected mix of news, opinion, Portnoy trashing, album reccomendations and made up...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Old tour buddies H and Gene sit down whilst Death To All are in town and talk about everything in this gargantuan 90 minute conversation. They cover old tour stories, Testament, Death, Strapping Young Lad, Nuclear Assault, Will the new Dark Angel stuff have blast beats? And what happened to Ron Rineharts ferret, all the big questions are answered. There is the usual mix of com...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H has a brief chat with Jon and Rob of Volbeat and then a proper sit down with 36 Crazyfists vocalist Brock Lindow where they talk new album, Alaska and chainsaws! There is all the usual ramblings, recommendations, reviews an Acid Reign update and also an exclusive pre release track from the upcoming Ultra-Violence album Deflect The Flow. This is Bukkake bollocks!

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In the longest episode yet H talks food , friends and family with Destrage. Then finally gets to sit down with Rody from Protest The Hero and they come up with numerous business ideas and chat crowd funding and comedy. Theres also a listener interview where the best of 2015 is discussed, the usual ramblings, opinion and not one but TWO exclusive tracks. Desolater from the UK a...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H is joined by former Music For Nations label Manager Gem Howard. They talk Metallica (He was their early days tour manager) Acid Reign, Death, Cradle Of Filth, how thrash developed and the role MFN played in it. There is also a prank call to Craig form AATR, a Demonica track and a glass of Baileys. This is Auld Lang Syne bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In part two H catches up with former touring buddy Steve Zetro Souza they talk about how he found his way back to the band and what its like touring with your kids. Then H and Iggor talk football, food, London, Sepultua, Cavalera Conspiracy and more in a long old chat. There is also an exclusive, previously unreleased Senser track, the rest of the Scimitar EP, the same annoyin...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In part one H chats with Destruction main man Schirmer about how he nearly followed Schirmer into Destruction in 1990. Next up H catches up with old friend Craig Locicero formerly of Forbidden and now Spiral Arms. They have a lengthy chat about the old days and what everyone is up to now. There is also an exclusive track, Acid Reign news, an annoying fly and that is just the f...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H Sits down on Halloween with thrash titans Revocation to talk touring, travel and Tinder. Then its up and off to see masters of the musical landscape Senser to discuss Stacked Up Re-Release, Paris and Moby! Theres an exclusive track, an invitation to guest on the show, reviews, opinion, and the line up to the Xmas Thrash Metal Special is finally revealed. This is post Hallowe...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H chats to funk thrash legends Mordred whilst on their recent UK tour and discovers they have a lot in common. An exclusive unreleased classic Mordred song gets an airing too. We also have a debate on the origins of death metal, a report from Fear Fest, wrong names of people and places and a new band gets invented. This is Belfast Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H catches up with thrash guitar legend and friend Nige Rockett of Onslaught. They talk about the last time they played together and the ceiling falling in, how the biz has changed and touring South America amongst other things. Next up is Singer/Poet/Artist and all around rock star Kory Clarke. Speaking from his base in Portugal and mixing cocktails throughout they chat about...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST H and Franky from Belgian metal legends Channel Zero go on a strange, moving, surreal, journey the like of which you have never heard before. Then its on to catch up with Artillery co founder Michael St端tzer on their first ever UK tour. Plus the usual mixture of news, views, abuse and silliness you have come to know and love. With another exclusive track, this is bollocks but...

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST This month H sits down with long time friend and UK thrash partner in crime Andy Sneap. They discuss the old days, Andys work as a producer, how all his mixes dont sound the same and his career highlight playing rhythm guitar in Acid Reign for one gig! Also an EXCLUSIVE Pre Release track from the new Suicide Watch album featuring guest vocalist H!   This Is Sneapy Bollocks. 

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST To tour or not to tour that is the question. These and a host of others are asked by All About The Rocks Craig Hogan of your usual host turned interviewee Howard H Smith. The reason? Acid Reign are releasing ALL of their material in one box set. Also includes an exclusive track from the box set at the end. This Is H Bollocks.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST In this months episode of Talking Bollocks, H chats with Soilwork in the bowls of Islington Academy and gets pissed with Fuckshovel in a theatre bar. Plus the usual mix of hints, tips, shits and giggles. There\'s also three songs during this over two hour episode. This Is Some Hardcore Bollocks!