Talking Bollocks

Support Podcast Patreon Ol is back and if you have ever heard of the four Yorkshiremen sketch? Well this is the thrash metal hour long equivalent! Not really BUT we do cover a huge amount of topics during this free-range conversational wander. Of course we cover the new album but we also get to song writing process, singing lessons, hyper focus, ADHD, moaners, the past, the present and the future....

Support Podcast Patreon We are back and we have new music to talk about! So stand by for our pronouncements on Till The Dirt, Skindred, The Fierce And The Dead, Cavalera, The Idiots, In Flames and The Gorge. This Is Old Bollocks. Old Head YouTube

Support Podcast Patreon It's that time again when I share what I think of what I have been watching since the last episode came out. As always I get through as many as possible in an effort to maybe help you decide what to watch one night. This episode contains reviews of 17 movies and 8 TV Series. This Is Movie Bollocks.

Support Podcast Patreon Everything is different as it's an album release episode! News From The Invisible World came out on July 28th and I got to chat all about it with Matt & Kev. We end up discussing a lot more besides as this is a band with a LONG and somewhat complex past hence this is their first album for a very long time and first with vocals! There is lots to talk about. There is a so...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I get to catch up with all around Metal Label Legend Julie Weir. Not only is Julie responsible for signing the three biggest UK metal bands of the last 30 years but she also now runs the Sony Music imprint Music For Nations. In a free flowing chat we get to cover everything from how the business has evolved and what young bands need to do now through to comp...

Support Podcast Patreon The most self explanatory episode title I think I've ever had, it's time for the return of everyone's favourite Slayer author to the podcast DX Ferris! Yes we cover the hell out of Slayer and the whole Talkin' Slayer Podcast concept, delivery and launch. As well as a bunch of other stuff that has nothing to do with Slayer more life in general. There is also a reduced but no...

Support The Podcast Patreon This month we get stuck into new releases from: DevilDriver, Creeping Death, Nemesis, Vomitory, Avenged Sevenfold & we accidentally stumbled into covering the new Slipknot "EP" as well. There are also musings on: What happens when bands change direction and who it effects and how, Local Death Metal live shows, Pitbull's, Chips, Salt, Crisps and all the usual hands acros...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I am able to catch up with friend of the show and all round top man Jon Gallant bass player with those legendary Canadians Billy Talent. We discuss the bands rise and rise throughout Europe where they have become firm favourites due to constant touring over the last twenty (!) years. This also takes place at the venue so a real throwback to old episodes for...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I welcome to the podcast one of the first ever female tour managers, Kim Hawes. We discuss her career working with Motorhead, Rush, Elvis Costello and Black Sabbath to name a few and we also get into the business of touring, how you break into the industry and of course her fantastic book that has just come out "Lipstick And Leather". Plus the usual news fea...

Support Podcast Patreon I review these movies so you don't have to: Operation Fortune, Kill Chain, John Wick 1,2,3&4, Cocaine Bear, 65, Tetris, The Volcano- Rescue From Whakarri, The Strays, All Nighter, Renfield, Rim Of The World, Air, The Rise /The wasteland. TV shows reviewed: The Mandolorian Season 3, The Night Agent, Succession Season 4 and finally The Diplomat. Hopefully you get something go...

Support Podcast Patreon After a nine year break my good friend Craig Locicero returns to the podcast! Initially I got in touch and then the Forbidden news broke and we had even more reason to talk and talk is what Craig and I can do. About everything from how this new line up happened to old war stories from our times out on the road. This was extra fun. Of course no podcast would be complete with...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode we stumble into a new feature, accidentally revive an old one and suggest another one. There is also lots of chat about new music from Metallica, Enforced, 200 Stab Wounds, Frenzal Rhomb, Void Ceremony and old music from Fear Factory. This Is Out Of Touch Old Bollocks. Video Podcast Here

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I get to catch up with my old mate Knox Colby of Enforced. It has been a while since he was on the show and so there is much to discuss. From recording of new album War Remains to playing Hellfest and EVERYTHING in between. This is an in depth chat between two people who know each other pretty well by now. This is accompanied as always by a sideways look at...

Support Podcast Patreon In a very special episode I get to have a catch up with one time regular contributor to the show Dan James. Dan and I toured together in 2017 when he was playing in Re-Animator and not long after that he received his second cancer diagnosis at just 26 years of age. He made it through and has just finished a tour as stand in guitarist for UK Death Legends Mastiff. So I just...

Support The Podcast Patreon Old Head and I are back with four brand new releases and a pre release to discuss. There's a gig review of Haken and a small amount of excitement about Metallica's upcoming release.  This Is Old Bollocks.  Video Here

Support Podcast Patreon Friend of the show Bobby Blitz returns for his fourth appearance on the podcast. We chat about the new Overkill album Scorched, keeping things fresh, song writing, singing and the value of the live experience. There is also a different take on the news with a lot of positivity for a change. However that does not last long and I end up tying myself in knots with the English...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I meet up with George Miller one half of drum and bass/dubstep act 601 and founder/presenter of YouTube food and music show Foodinati . Before you tune out he is a HUGE metal fan and friend of mine who is currently working on an Acid Reign remix. He has many albums under his belt and a true passion for metal.    As always I skim through the metal news which...

Support Podcast Patreon Including all my Xmas viewing this is a real bumper review edition where I review 33 movies and nine TV shows. The movies are: Violent Night, The Fablemans, The Apology, Pinocchio, Glass Onion, A Wounded Fawn, The Banshees of Inisherin, Mrs Harris Goes To Paris, She Said, White Noise, Avatar 2, Wildcat, Mad Heidi, The Pale Blue Eye, Prometheus, Alien Covenant, Ian Cognito A...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I was able to catch up with a well known figure from my formative years in music. John Keenan was the promoter of now legendary and sadly demolished The Duchess Of York venue in Leeds. I went to countless gigs there and played many times and John was always the promoter and still is incredibly well known across the industry. So sit back and listen as we roll...

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I catch up with guitarist & vocalist Laurent Gisonna of French thrashers Deficiency. Their stunning album Warenta made it into my top five albums of 2022 and so I had a lot of questions which Laurent was kind enough to answer, some tangents are visited and more! There is also a wander through some old, new and out of date metal news as well as one of the maj...

Support The Podcast Patreon Welcome to our first podcast of the year and a special one it is too. Luke Alexander vocalist from UK Urban Thrash Metal Pioneers joins us to discuss the release of their debut album "Certified Dangerous" released January 27th 2023. We cover the whole history of the band, the album and the upcoming tour with Acid Reign.  As always Old Head and myself chat about a couple...

Support The Podcast Patreon As is required by podcast Law it's an annual recap episode. Twenty one all new reviews that includes my favourite 13, no make that 11 or 10 Movies. Also my fave Documentary's & TV Shows from the last year. This Is Movie Dog Bollocks.

Support Podcast Patreon In this episode I got to catch up with my old mate Luke from urban metal pioneers Tempashot. This was a fascinating conversation as Luke and I go all the way back to the very first days of the band which initially started out as a side project but quickly gained momentum, through to the imminent release of their debut album "Certified Dangerous". As always there is a slapda...

Support Podcast Patreon In the first episode of 2023 I catch up with my six favourite albums of 2022. There has to be a review of the previous year that's podcast law!  There is also a miniature run through the news where a medal for bravery is awarded.    This Is Nine Years Of Bollocks. Dio Dreamers Never Die Documentary    

Support Podcast Patreon Just in time for Xmas I give you the low down on fifteen movies and seven TV series. Movies reviewed: All Is True, Monster, Army Of One, The One I Love, See How They Run, The Lost King, The Wonder, Smile, God Forbid, X, Troll, Terrifier 2, Terrifier, My Name Is Vendetta & Avatar. TV shows reviewed: The Old Man, SAS Rouge Heroes, 1899, The Watcher, The Terminal List, The Dev...