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
Jul 25, 2016
Jul 25, 2016
3hr 1 min
This month H caught up with friend of the podcast DX Ferris, they talk about his online comic Suburban Metal Dad, all things Slayer, general creativity and how to offend people.Then its a chat with ex Reuben and current Freeze The Atlantic drummer Guy Davis. This is a long in depth conversation all about how Reuben came into being and ultimately split leaving a huge legacy behind. The delicate life, work, band balance, the ins and outs of touring, also how nice the chaps are in Billy Talent.Included as usual is gibberish, opinions, assumptions, recommendations, screw ups, fuck ups, cables being pulled out. There are two songs, album reviews and countless uses of the C bomb.
This is Fucking Bollocks.
Jun 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016
1hr 46 min
This month H chatted to Revocation main man David Davidson about shit interviews, the camaraderie of bands and the potential for a council of Thrash Judges. Then it’s a conversation with Fernanda founder of Brazilian thrash pioneers Nervosa who are touring Europe. They have a quick chat about fan reaction, the inclusiveness of thrash, how cool it is to be in a touring band and heavy metal hugs.This may be a shorter than usual episode but it contains a new record length rant, two songs, loads of sniffing, a cough, moaning, whinging and of course the usual cornucopia of half baked, ill thought out, cobbled together, unwanted, unasked for opinions.
This is sweaty bollocks.
May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016
2hr 59 min
In this latest chaotic collection of words H chats with Vektor mastermind David Di Santo. They talk about the new album Terminal Redux, relocating, old school thrash, hardcore and everything else.Then it’s time for a catch up with fellow podcaster and talker of bollocks, Godless from the Metal Sucks podcast. They discuss everything from interview technique to pornography and they address some weighty metal issues, like how shit are Kiss?Produced in association with the following. Ramshackle production, dodgy laptop, dry mouth, memory failure, half baked opinions and shit.
This is webicide bollocks.
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
3hr 7 min
This month H catches up with old friend metal journalist and bona fide author Jason Arnopp. They discuss old school thrash, new albums and Jasons upcoming novel release. Next up is legendary metal scribe Malcolm Dome. The discussion picks up not far from where last years left off as the guys catch up on The Big Four, where metal goes next and the thorny subject of reformations. Completing this episode are a mix of ideas, opinions and comments that are predictably stupid all rounded off with an exclusive track from friends of the show The Beyond.
This is link book back bollocks.
Apr 1, 2016
Apr 1, 2016
2hr 50 min
Delayed but worth the wait this month H talks politics, comedy and even music with poet, singer voice over artist and one woman inspiration Otep Shamaya. Then its into the cold and a journey back in time for H and Scott Ian as they talk all things music like For All Kings, Acid Reign, Iron Maiden and flying to gigs.There is also the usual collection of unwanted opinions, half baked theories and Howard launches a completely unprovoked savage attack on himself.
This is vinyl bollocks.
Feb 28, 2016
Feb 28, 2016
2hr 41 min
This month H chats with vocalist Mem of legendary German thrashers Exumer. They cover hardcore, shared roots and even the new Exumer album Raging Tides.Next up H catches up with old friend Pete or better known as Qualcast Koffee Perkulator Mutilator of Lawnmower Deth. They talk LD and Radio 2, festivals, charity shows and all sorts of other stuff.There is an exclusive track from the new Artillery album, H weighs in on the whole Phil Anselmo debacle and there is a massive cunt of the month.
This is Peter Noble Bollocks.
Jan 15, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
2hr 38 min
In a two part interview separated by 8 months H and Neil catch up for the first time in 20 years. They take a stroll down memory lane with The Beyond and get up to date with all things Therapy in this far reaching and fascinating chat.Howard gives us his best albums of 2015 and has a right old go at everyone from Mustaine to Rick Allen no one is safe. Add the usual tangents, memory loss and an exclusive track from the new Exhumer album and you have a typical TB podcast, what better way to to start 2016.
This is French Bollocks.
Dec 26, 2015
Dec 26, 2015
1hr 39 min
H catches up with touring buddy Gary Holt at the Brixton Slayer Anthrax show. They talk about the old days and inevitably Garys move to Slayer and where that leaves Exodus. They also get to talk DIY. After that it is a chat with life long friend and roadie to the stars Stilly Paps. He has crewed for everyone, Stereophonics, Carcass, Death, Strapping Young Lad, Skunk Anansie, Pitchshifter, Billy Talent and even Adam Ant. That is a story you will not want to miss.
This is Boxing Day Bollocks.
Dec 23, 2015
Dec 23, 2015
2hr 40 min
In this months Bolocast H chats with the creator of the in the works Metal And Horror documentary film Mike Schiff. With interviews from Cory Taylor to Alice Cooper already in the can they discuss the project, how it came about and where it is going.Then it is a catch up with friend Joel Death head honcho of newly rebooted record label Music For Nations. This is a chat about all things MFN which are three letters that played a major role in spreading thrash around Europe back in the day. What is the future of this once great metal label.Add to that ranting, sneezing, nose blowing and coughing you have got yourself a bolocast.
This is clock chiming bollocks.
Dec 12, 2015
Dec 12, 2015
1hr 18 min
H and AR drummer Marc sit down and recap the madcap antics of their October UK tour. There is also a track from Belfast band Sinocense.
This is tour bollocks.