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
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Monday Sep 11, 2017
In this fascinating and in depth chat H and James cover a multitude of subjects ranging from politics and health care to the current state of the music business and playing live. They also cover his time in the iconic bands that he has played in and James reveals the true horror of living with an undiagnosed brain tumour and the long fight back.
This is Special Bollocks.
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
In this PACKED podcast we hear a real bunch of mixed fortunes from all involved. First off H catches up with very recently departed Hellbastard bass player Dave Ingram. They discuss the events of this Rebellion Festival that lead to his departure and a whole host of other topics. Next up is legendary Holy Terror guitarist Mike Alvord. The reason for this is the long overdue release of the remastered Holy Terror back catalogue. However having not met before H and Mike have a huge amount in common that takes them both by surprise.Finally H catches up with old Friend Kristian Havard or as he is better known Stan of reignited Xentrix. They talk about the bands debut of their new frontman at this years Bloodstock, the UK scene and what to do with their new album.Combine this with praise for Prong, bile for the Butcher Babies and surprise praise for a previously maligned singer this is a long, long, long crazy journey.
This is Swift Bollocks.
Friday Jul 28, 2017
Friday Jul 28, 2017
In this months Bollocast H meets up pre show with the legendary Phil Rind and they cover a multitude of subjects from social media to meet and greets, bar fights to new Sacred Reich music which apparently might be a thing. Or not. Next it is off to see Metal Lina for Lebanese coffee and Belgian biscuits. Lina has been involved with metal at great personal risk as metal is illegal in Lebanon, in a fascinating chat she reveals just how tight the government censorship laws grip on metal is. You risk arrest for even owning a metal CD. Completed by an all time epic rant about Facebook and the usual scattergun approach to metal news this is what you listen for.
This Is Unemployed Bollocks.
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
In this months issue H catches up with former Overkill Guitarist and bona fide thrash legend Bobby Gustafson. He talks about new band Satans Taint, the music biz and ultimately what happened with his spilt with Overkill all those years ago. Next up Frank from Tankard rings up for a chat and that is exactly what happens with the two indulging in much non metal chat and only brief mentions of Tankards new album.Finally the corner formally known as Cancer Corner sees Dans first cancer free chat about amongst other rock and roll things, going back to work.Along with a more fucked intro than normal, tangents, swearing, a heart felt plea and no music.
This Is Prayer Bollocks.
Saturday May 27, 2017
Saturday May 27, 2017
In a packed Bollocast H finally gets long term target Dez Fafara on the show, they talk the heads off each other about country music, comedy and not being shit. Next up David Gehlke author of Dam The Machine The History Of Noise Records talks through his two year mission to chronicle the history of this most infamous of labels, they talk Celtic Frost, controversy and contracts. Finally it\'s over to Chemo corner for a very special catch up with everyones favourite cancer sufferer Dan Murray. Added to this are the usual collection of unwanted, unasked for and ill thought out opinions on religion, band names, Dave Mustiane and of course Lars Ulrich. All finished off with a tune from an album H thinks will be in his best of 2017 list, Few by He Is Legend.
This Is Accidental Impression Bollocks.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
H catches up with Pete, Paul, Cooky and Marc and gets their individual recollections of the first Acid Reign headline tour for 26 years. This is the view from backstage, the bus, the stage and the toilet.
This is April Fools Bollocks.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
In a legendary podcast H catches up with friend, vocalist and thrash royalty Bobby Blitz. On a dodgy Skype call they cover a myriad of topics including that other band with the skull and wings. Then it is off to talk to the thrash recluse that is Dan Spitz. Yes you read that right, Dan Spitz, yes THE Dan Spitz, the guy from Anthrax who was on all those legendary albums and it turns out Dan has stuff to say. The latest instalment of Cancer Corner with Dan rounds off a cracking thrash special.
This is humblebrag bollocks.
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.