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
Feb 28, 2017
Feb 28, 2017
1hr 48 min
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.
Jan 30, 2017
Jan 30, 2017
2hr 27 min
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.
Dec 27, 2016
Dec 27, 2016
3hr 14 min
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.
Dec 24, 2016
Dec 24, 2016
2hr 19 min
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.
Nov 29, 2016
Nov 29, 2016
2hr 25 min
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.
Oct 25, 2016
Oct 25, 2016
2hr 48 min
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.
Oct 7, 2016
Oct 7, 2016
1hr 16 min
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.
Sep 26, 2016
Sep 26, 2016
3hr 2 min
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.
Sep 2, 2016
Sep 2, 2016
1hr 32 min
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.
Aug 30, 2016
Aug 30, 2016
2hr 37 min
This month sees H catch up with two old friends and Acid Reign supporters. They also happen to be very influential writers in the history of thrash metal.First up is Mike Exley former staff writer of Metal Forces who was right amongst the early embers of the thrash fire they talk old school, new school and changing times.Then it is to the pub to meet up with the legend that is Xavier Russel. Get ready to have your hair raised by his incomparable Metallica stories, not many saw Metallica with Mustaine and before Cliff. Many people over the years claim to have had a hand in their rise to fame but this man can back it up. A key figure in the thrash era they talk early Metallica, Kerrang and what went wrong.As always there is slap dash, ill thought out opinion, Bloodstock gets a mention, Kiss bating, music reviews, Bloodstock, an appeal for the laying on of metal hands, bloodstock, an accidental phone call and the word cunt.
This is hologram bollocks.