Temple of Bleh

--- I swap my mic out at about 19 minutes into this one, just in case anyone finds the sound unbearable---- Today (30th October 2020) marks 30 years of Realm's second and final album for Roadrunner Records, Suiciety . Realm are a highly regarded prog-thrash band from Wisconsin, and a very important part of the ToB History of Roadrunner Records [HORR] series. Takis patiently endures Jim's l...

Jonny Bakes from Uber Rock joins us this week to recommend music he's actually listened to, as well as proposing a theory for the upsurge in 60's/70's nostalgia acts. Visit Uber Rock at https://uber-rock.co.uk/

--- Some audio dropouts on this one, I personally blame Skype --- In a break from interviewing Roadrunner Records alumni, Jim speaks to James McBain of one-man 'Black 'n Roll' band Hellripper, who recently released 'The Affair of the Poisons' on Peaceville Records. We chat production, label relationships and album cycles. We also take a quick dive into the Secret Channel 4 Meta...

Jim talks to Cyclone's very own Guido Gevels as part of the History of Roadrunner Records [HORR] series. Cyclone are an infamous part of the Belgian thrash scene, as highlighted in the Red Bull documentary "Hooked on Belgian Metal" (link below). Cyclone have reformed, and are remastering and rereleasing their first two albums on Zeal records very soon, so please follow the below social...

This week, Raw takes the bold step of recommending music he's not bothered to listen to. We also talk about new music from Chris Adler's new band Firstborne, and a new signing to Roadrunner Records (Mess of Wires). Then we dive into the most Metal video games out there, with some pretty heavy lusting over Frontpunk...

Heavy news week this week - we dive into general housekeeping for the podcast, the 'rare vinyl' market, Raw's war against Warbringer and Five Finger Death Punch, and loads of other daft nonsense!

RIP EVH This week we define exactly what Metal 'tat' is, chat about Hawkeye leaving Fear Factory to a slightly heavier extent than I did last week, and we run each other's gym playlist past each other. @TempleOfBleh

Shorter, with lower energy and more physical/mental/emotional strain episode today - Raw is crusading through the British Isles and I'm on my lonesome. Today I talk about new Ozzy, Hawkeye sodding off from Fear Factory and take a side step from the Roadrunner story to talk about Hawker Records. John Bello interview, for which most of the Hawker section was sourced - https://www.noecho.net/inte...

This week we dive into the latest in the Secret Channel 4 Metalhead and Rod Smallwood pint updates, as well as the most cutting edge metal news. Jim's mate Eric keeps popping up as well. We also go into length about bands we've never actually parted with money to see - and Raw lays down a challenge to Warbringer singer, John Kevill.

Today we talk about Hawkeye leaving Fear Factory, why Rammstein is worth Jim's time, then Raw spends about 90 minutes being lectured at by Jim about the History of Roadrunner Records. Part One of a series of amateur deep dives into the history of one of the most famous brands in metal music. Companion screencast - TBC Companion write up - TBC

This week we take a look at the Hatebreed gourmet range, catch up on some of this week's metal events, get a quick update on the Hunt for the Secret Metalhead - and Raw summons Winston Churchill from beyond the grave, to get his thoughts on Five Finger Death Punch. 'Now I Take Everything From You' by Dean Anderson used with respect to Section 30a of the Copyrights, Designs and Patents...

We finally dive into what's been bothering us for 12+ years, the Secret Channel 4 Metalhead.... Additionally we pitch a Metallica Bingo card to see us through the next album cycle, and talk over other bits of metal news from this week,

Today we talk about the economy of post-pandemic live events, our particular metal related bucket lists - and invite Rod Smallwood out for a pint. Please see the below playlist to listen to the bands we've mentioned in the show. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NpjFks3InUqtzc8WimIHk?si=Gitc0t5SQu2ijy7u6eLUUA

In this episode we take a look at the rescheduled Bloodstock Open Air festival, welcome local legends Evile back into the fold, and explore the nuances of "the Triple" - bands that are named after the song, after the album, after the band, after the song, after the album, after the band.....

Weekly news roundup for week commencing 10th August 2020 - followed by a graceless swan dive into what the podcast is about, what a 'bleh' is, and what makes a good tribute band