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Episode 145: Music For Nations Label Boss Julie Weir

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In this episode I get to catch up with all around Metal Label Legend Julie Weir. Not only is Julie responsible for signing the three biggest UK metal bands of the last 30 years but she also now runs the Sony Music imprint Music For Nations. In a free flowing chat we get to cover everything from how the business has evolved and what young bands need to do now through to comparing 80's/90's gig notes and experiences.

There is the usual ransacking of recent "news" stories, some surprising candour and an opportunity to stream a movie on Thunderflix.

This Is Teutonic Bollocks.

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Episode 144: Talkin’ Slayer With D.X. Ferris.

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The most self explanatory episode title I think I've ever had, it's time for the return of everyone's favourite Slayer author to the podcast DX Ferris! Yes we cover the hell out of Slayer and the whole Talkin' Slayer Podcast concept, delivery and launch.

As well as a bunch of other stuff that has nothing to do with Slayer more life in general. There is also a reduced but no less meaningful run through some of the weeks biggest stories in Metal. Stories that frankly are not stories and no one needs to hear about.

This Is Cunt Bollocks.

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Old Bollocks Episode 16

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This month we get stuck into new releases from: DevilDriver, Creeping Death, Nemesis, Vomitory, Avenged Sevenfold & we accidentally stumbled into covering the new Slipknot "EP" as well.

There are also musings on: What happens when bands change direction and who it effects and how, Local Death Metal live shows, Pitbull's, Chips, Salt, Crisps and all the usual hands across the ocean cultural exchange pointless fucking tangents.

This Is Piss And Vinegar Old Bollocks.

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Episode 143: Jon Gallant - Billy Talent

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In this episode I am able to catch up with friend of the show and all round top man Jon Gallant bass player with those legendary Canadians Billy Talent. We discuss the bands rise and rise throughout Europe where they have become firm favourites due to constant touring over the last twenty (!) years. This also takes place at the venue so a real throwback to old episodes for those old school bollockers out there.

Then I run through what has been going on with Slipknot, who rattled Ellefson's cage? Watchtower return and Gene Simmons takes part in his favourite Q&A ever.

This Is DIY Accident Bollocks.

Episode 142: Kim Hawes Legendary Tour Manager

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In this episode I welcome to the podcast one of the first ever female tour managers, Kim Hawes. We discuss her career working with Motorhead, Rush, Elvis Costello and Black Sabbath to name a few and we also get into the business of touring, how you break into the industry and of course her fantastic book that has just come out "Lipstick And Leather".

Plus the usual news features which in this episode takes a slightly different direction to those of past episodes.

This Is Blabbermouth Bollocks.

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Movie Bollocks Reviews

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I review these movies so you don't have to: Operation Fortune, Kill Chain, John Wick 1,2,3&4, Cocaine Bear, 65, Tetris, The Volcano- Rescue From Whakarri, The Strays, All Nighter, Renfield, Rim Of The World, Air, The Rise /The wasteland. TV shows reviewed: The Mandolorian Season 3, The Night Agent, Succession Season 4 and finally The Diplomat.

Hopefully you get something good to watch out of this lot, or you get to agree/disagree with me and shout at your device and feel good.

This Is Movie Bollocks.

Episode 141: Craig Locicero - Forbidden

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After a nine year break my good friend Craig Locicero returns to the podcast! Initially I got in touch and then the Forbidden news broke and we had even more reason to talk and talk is what Craig and I can do. About everything from how this new line up happened to old war stories from our times out on the road. This was extra fun.

Of course no podcast would be complete without my inane rantings over certain metal news stories that have caught my eye over the last few weeks. There is praise for nu metal, Dolly Parton, Dave Ellefson, Dez Fafara and a certain someone finally gets called out for his world record sulking.

This Is Ginger Bollocks.

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Old Bollocks Episode 15

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In this episode we stumble into a new feature, accidentally revive an old one and suggest another one. There is also lots of chat about new music from Metallica, Enforced, 200 Stab Wounds, Frenzal Rhomb, Void Ceremony and old music from Fear Factory.

This Is Out Of Touch Old Bollocks.

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Episode 140: Knox Colby - Enforced

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In this episode I get to catch up with my old mate Knox Colby of Enforced. It has been a while since he was on the show and so there is much to discuss. From recording of new album War Remains to playing Hellfest and EVERYTHING in between. This is an in depth chat between two people who know each other pretty well by now.

This is accompanied as always by a sideways look at the major news stories in metal from the last fortnight including an exclusive revelation about a podcast that will be coming your way soon.

 

This Is Mars Gig Bollocks.

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Episode 139: Dan ”Cancerless” James Re-Animator, XIII And Mastiff

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In a very special episode I get to have a catch up with one time regular contributor to the show Dan James. Dan and I toured together in 2017 when he was playing in Re-Animator and not long after that he received his second cancer diagnosis at just 26 years of age. He made it through and has just finished a tour as stand in guitarist for UK Death Legends Mastiff. So I just had to find out how it went.

Also there is a sombre, informative and downright crazy run through news stories from the world of metal and a description of Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley that will either make you laugh or throw up! This Is Not Cancer Bollocks. 

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