The Metal comedy podcast from Motörcast (@officialmotorhead) host, @acidreignuk frontman & stand-up comedian Howard 'H' Smith. You get opinions, revealing interviews & lots of laughs!🤘
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
H gets to chat to vocalist, inspiration and role model Mina Caputo about the return of Life Of Agony, LSD and finding a place where theres no more pain, not that such a place exists. Next up its a long discussion, debate, roundtable with metal podcasting royalty Chuck and Godless of The Metal Podcast. Absolutely everything is up for grabs here in a no holds barred conversation that runs and runs.Finally, we get an update with Dan on his ongoing battle with cancer, chemo, and feeling like a useless bastard. Add to this a mix of opinion, abuse, tangents, ill thought out advice and an exclusive track and you have another rip roaring Bollocast.
This is Sales Call Bollocks.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
First up this month H is off to The Underworld and chats to ex Killswitch Engage and current Devil You Know vocalist Howard Jones, they discuss insomnia, late bloomers and depression. Then its an interesting conversation with ex Anthrax and current Armored Saint singer the legendary John Bush. They have a chat about live albums, Anthrax and social media. New regular feature cancer corner is back with Dan Murray of Reanimator telling tales of chemo, hair loss and piss taking.
This is Technology Bollocks.
Monday Jan 30, 2017
Monday Jan 30, 2017
First up this month H chats to JT vocalist of Famous Last Words the band that are single handedly keeping the concept album relevant. They discuss, concepts, visuals and NOT over writing. Then it’s time for DJ Squatter to become only the second person ever to take over TB and interview H of Acid Reign for Bloodstock Radio. They talk Bloodstock, the bands progress and there is an exclusive announcement. Finally, a brand new regular feature with Dan from Re-Animator, he and H have an in depth discussion about, well you have to listen to find out what.
This is cancer bollocks.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
Xmas Special Part 2.In part two H catches up with Malcolm Dome, Nathan and Jonathan from Shrapnel, Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art and Marc Jackson of Acid Reign. It\'s not always totally focused on Hardwired but it is always interesting and has to be better than all the new year 2016 best of lists on TV.
This Is Part 2 Bollocks.
Saturday Dec 24, 2016
Saturday Dec 24, 2016
In part one of this Xmas Metallica Special H chats with a broad cross section of the great and good of metal. In some cases it's purely talking about Hardwired in others a more roundabout discussion about metal in general. It\'s not all just Metallica but it is always interesting. Featuring Paul of Acid Reign, Joel De\'ath of Music For Nations, Chuck Ex Metal Sucks Podcast and Joe from Gama Bomb.
This is part 1 bollocks.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
H meets up with friend, neighbour and founder of Very Metal Art Andy Pilkington. They discuss how his business got started, there's advice for bands and some behind the scenes stories. Then it\'s over to meet with friends Billy Talent. H catches up with John and Ian, they talk mixed feelings about having a successful tour and album out but with long time friend and drummer Aaron having to watch on from the sidelines. There is also a Mammoth review of Hardwired to get through as Howard gives over a whole section of the show to review the long awaited album.
This Is Self Destructive Bollocks.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2016
Tuesday Oct 25, 2016
First up H sits down for a chat with old friend Steve Grimmett as they talk about the old days, Onslaught and the rise of Grim Reaper and their new album.Next up Karl Willets formerly of Bolt thrower and now of Memoriam. He discusses the sad loss of drummer Martin 'Kiddie' Kearns, the formation of Memoriam and the what the future holds. Finally Chuck Billy of Testament in a frank, honest and fascinating interview where he lifts the lid on the process of making the new Testamant album Brotherhood Of The Snake and how he never wants to work like this again.
This Is Rantless Bollocks.
Friday Oct 07, 2016
Friday Oct 07, 2016
H chairs an international panel of Slayer aficionados to discuss the impact, effect and legacy of one of, if not the greatest thrash metal album of all time.He is joined by Slayer biographer and metal writer extraordinaire Joel McIver. Slayer writer and Reign In Blood expert DX Ferris and Slayer fanatic, friend of the show Godless from the Metal Sucks Podcast.
This is Reign In Bollocks.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
This month H chats with the founder, CEO, and Chairman of the legendary Metal Blade Records, Brian Slagel. The man who gave Slayer AND Metallica their big breaks talks about Spotify, Iron Maiden the future of the music business and he even tries to educate H in the ways of KISS.Then H catches up with former Ministry, Prong and current Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman. He has a new solo album out and they have a far reaching conversation about all things metal, Madonna, singing, relationships, song writing, the art of soloing and comedy.Added to this there is a collection of rants, moans, opinions, accents, admissions, excuses, political debate and two songs.
This is Aaron Lewis Bollocks.
Friday Sep 02, 2016
Friday Sep 02, 2016
In this bonus Bolocast H discusses with each member of the band their recent triumphant headline show at Bloodstock and gets each members unique perspective on this already legendary night.
This is Bloodstock Bollocks.