Talking Bollocks (Howard H Smith)

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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.

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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.

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In this special Applecast H and drummer Marc Jackson sit down and talk about Acid Reign. How they came together all the way through to in depth analysis of recording Plan Of The Dammed the first new AR song for 25 years. There is some pissing about too, obviously.

This is Ginge bollocks.

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H sits down with AR bass player and Kremated guitarist and vocalist Pete Dee. They chat about their mutual love of Hardcore, Marillion, Spermbirds, Dead Kennedys and they even get around to talking about Acid Reign past present and future.

This is UKAC Bollocks.

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H sits down with his new Acid Reign band mates and discusses how they came to be in the band, how it feels for them and what the future plans are. This is as intimate and revealing as it gets, recorded straight after rehearsals and completely unedited. Listen out for a glimpse of new Acid Reign music too.

This is rebooted bollocks.

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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.

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H sits down with COC drummer Reed Mullin for a brief chat. Then has a much more in-depth conversation with former COC and current King Hitter vocalist Karl Agell who met H back in the day. Finally H and Si from Anihilated catch up and talk old days new album and murder ball. Theres also the now expected mix of news, opinion, Portnoy trashing, album reccomendations and made up band names. Three interviews, two songs and one cunt.

This is Jesus trashing bollocks.

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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.

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This month sees H catch up with friend, former Atom Seed and Bruce Dickinson band bass player and the man who started the Scream For Me Sarajevo movie in motion, Chris Dale. In a lengthy chat they talk about the film, life on the road, egos, beer and Bruce of course!Next up are old friends Pete and Steve from Lawnmower Deth. Recorded not long after they graced the stage at this years Lords Of The Land festival in Glasgow. They ramble about getting old, new material and THAT single with Kim Wilde.Throw in the usual mix of unwanted advice, tangents, rants, moaning and abuse and there it is a typical TB episode. Also featuring a track from Between The Buried And Me its all here in spectacular disarray.

This is Puppy Bollocks.

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First up it\'s over to the the Camden Underworld and a chat with old touring buddies and friends of the show Shrapnel. In a soundcheck interrupted conversation the lads cover a multitude of topics as they celebrate ten years on the scene.Next up it\'s Paul Waller, fellow vocalist, fellow podcaster and fellow opinionated frontman. This is more fun than an interview should be as the two boys go all over the map, tangents, music, film, dog punching it\'s all here. Added to this are the usual accompaniments you expect of a Bollocast and they are opinions, pronouncements, hints, tips, advice, ideas and a good old moan about metal being dead. Or is it, does anyone care?Add a track from Angerland formally Fuckshovel and you got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Child Labour Bollocks

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In the first Bollocast of the new format you get an exclusive interview with the legendary VioLence vocalist Sean Killian. I had so much fun doing this, Sean was a great guest who I have been trying to get on the show for some time as I tell him. We cover all sorts of subjects like both being vocalists who have had our fair share of criticism over the years, new VioLence material, where it went wrong the first time around and how the reformation came about. You also get all the usual madness, maybe a little madder as lockdown starts to influence the show.

This Is Bleach Bollocks.

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H sits down with NMA mainstay Justin Sullivan and discuss everything from Sepultura covers to never being predictable. Then we catch up with Miles Hackett the Label head of Dry Heave Records who is releasing the new Acid Reign single on vinyl. Finally H chats with Harold O DRI bass player and legendary Bay Area photographer. Throw in an exclusive track by Seething Akira and its another three hour epic.

This is extra large large large Bollocks.

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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.

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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.

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A typically diverse Bollocast this one as I get a chance to have a chat with Vio-lence founder and all around good dude Phil Demmel. We chat about the old days, the bands first ever European show and some classic Vio-lence history, I get to be a real fan boy in this one. Next up I get a chance to catch up with my old mate Kim Hooker formally of Tigertailz and now the Bare Knuckle Messiahs. We disappear down memory lane as we remember those who have left us (Pepsi Tate) and some of the madness we got up to, studio shenanigans and a whole lot more.Throw in some recommendations, opinions and a monthly review of the metal news and you have yourself a Bollocast.

This is PayPal Bollocks.

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This month H chats to Revocation main man David Davidson. They have a new album out called The Outer Ones and once H tells him how great it is they pretty much move on to talking about social media and YouTube. Next up H catches up with an old friend, well they met in February, Bjorn Larsson. He is the BL in BL metal podcast but also bass player in legendary Swedish underground death metal band God Macabre. They discuss everything from puking on planes to freezing in Portugal. They also talk about the podcast landscape and where it could all be going in the future. Added to this are the usual collection of half baked opinions, accidents, apologies and piss taking that make a bollocast a bollocast. There are also two tracks, one from unsigned A Ritual Spirit and one from reformed Aussie legends Mammal.

This is accent bollocks.

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In this months Bollocast I get to catch up with a friend. It is many, many years since Tony and I first met and that was when he became the first photographer to do a session with Acid Reign way back in the day. Whilst this was a highlight for us it was business as usual for Tony as he had/has photographed anyone and everyone in the world of entertainment never mind rock and metal. So sit back and listen to one of the absolute greats of the industry tell it like it is.There are all the usual ingredients you would expect from a Bollocast, flights of fancy, realism, introspection, honesty, confusion, exasperation, criticism, positivity, negativity and contradictions.

This Is Work Email Bollocks.

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H and Franky from Belgian metal legends Channel Zero go on a strange, moving, surreal, journey the like of which you have never heard before. Then its on to catch up with Artillery co founder Michael St端tzer on their first ever UK tour. Plus the usual mixture of news, views, abuse and silliness you have come to know and love. With another exclusive track, this is bollocks but not as we know it!

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To celebrate the release of The Black Album edition of the legendary Bloomsbury 33 1/3 series of books H catches up with author of said book David Masciotra.Put together over many months they talk about his interviews with the band, Bob Rock AND Jason.Prepare to hear things you have never heard before about this game changing album.

This is Metallica Bollocks

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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.

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In a Bollocast special H sits down with UK thrash historian, guitarist, bass player and creator of the book Contract In Blood, Ian Glasper. The boys talk their way all through the creation of the project, bands who could not be tracked down, crazy stories, his own experience of UK thrash and future projects.There is also music from Scimitar, Drunken State and Slammer.

This Is UK Big Four Bollocks.

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Part One sees H catch up with fellow UK podcasters. Gully and Joe are old friends of the podcast and Acid Reign but have never been on the show before, a fact that Gully likes to mention and quite rightly. The boys have a right old chat about, music, podcasting and shit interviews.   Next up it\'s Danny Different aka Daniel Sergant of Different Times Podcast fame. Interviewed without his co host Paul Podcast it gives him a chance to speak about his split from Paul\'s band OHHMS and how sensitively it was handled. Or not. Dan and H bond over a love of the new KoRn album and future rap battles are planned. We also have new music from UK Death Thrashers Elyrean. Throw in the usual incoherent meanderings of an ADHD mind and you end up with what we are calling.

This Is Milton Keynes Knotfest Bollocks.

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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.

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Xmas Two PT 2 No Friender, Cancer Dan And GodlessA huge second part of Xmas this special means a chat with the unknown man of thrash podcasts about his recent Slayer and Violence gigs it\'s No Friender of The Thrash Metal Show. Next up is super special friend of the podcast Cancer Dan thankfully still without the cancer, he updates us on what life has been like since thwarting cancer for the second time and where his musical career is at. Finally it\'s my brother from another mother, the man we all love and hate his music taste it\'s Godless. H and G swap their top tens of the year along with ADHD chat.

This Is Medication Bollocks.

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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.

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This month I get to catch up with my new friend Derek Sykes. We met at Lords Of The Land in 2018 and at last get a chance to catch up properly. We cover a tonne of subjects including new music and what the future holds across a two part, three weeks apart interview. There is also the ever popular mix of news, reviews, complaints, observations, mental health warnings, almost great anecdotes, Babymetal and love for Randy Blythe. Yeah it is a weird one.

This Is Beatles Bukkake Bollocks.

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H has a brief chat with Jon and Rob of Volbeat and then a proper sit down with 36 Crazyfists vocalist Brock Lindow where they talk new album, Alaska and chainsaws! There is all the usual ramblings, recommendations, reviews an Acid Reign update and also an exclusive pre release track from the upcoming Ultra-Violence album Deflect The Flow.

This is Bukkake bollocks!

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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.

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H chats to friend of the show Godless of The Metal Podcast. We hear how the end of the MetalSucks podcast came about and we also get to hear about how the name of Godless came about.Next up H chats for a good long while with new friend Chris McGarel, he writes for Prog Magazine and Metal Hammer. The two of them talk a shared love of Marillion, vocals and attack one of the greatest questions of our time....What exactly is Prog? Also the usual mix of rubbish AND songs are coming back to the Bollocast.

This Is Technical Bollocks.

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First up H gets to catch up with friend Jonas Stalhammar. After a dash across London the boys sit down on the tour bus and talk about all things metal, touring, past and present. Jonas has been on the scene for many years and so it is an enlightening look behind the scenes of a major touring band. Next it\'s up close and personal with the first lady of Talking Bollocks, Otep Shamaya. H and Otep sit down and within seconds are into another one of their long form, in depth round robin conversations covering most topics in the world and even including music! Added to which you will find the same usual collection of ranting, laughing, uneducated opinions, gibberish, confusion and a plea for you all to go away.

This Is Zappa Bollocks.

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It\'s a packed Bollocast as always. This month sees me catch up with long time friend Phil Alexander, some of you will recognise him from RAW Power back in the day whilst others will know him from his written work. We chat about well no surprise music, then changes in the scene and also how the world of metal journalism has altered over the years.Next up is Neil Brannagan Fuller makes a surprise appearance, it\'s a surprise for him as he doesn't know he\'s being interviewed until towards the end. He tells us all about the UK Thrashers Group he has formed for people who love thrash and the charity album Moshing The Roof On that he is putting together to help raise funds for the homeless. Finally friend of the show Nathan from Shrapnel joins me to talk all things new album, new line up, juggling being a mature student, husband and father as well as a renewed enthusiasm within the band. Added to this is an exclusive track, monthly metal news broken down the only way I know how, tangents, meme age limits, rants, reviews and the usual collection of unwanted, uncalled for opinions on what ever comes into my head.

This Is Three Hour Bollocks.

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Bollocast Special - Godless interviews H about the first Acid Reign album for 29 years. "The Age Of Entitlement". 

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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.

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This month it is time for a catch up with one of my favourite guests, the one and only legendary guitarist James Murphy. For those that don\'t know James tuneful soloing influenced generations of extreme metal guitarists and made it OK to have a relationship with melody whilst also smashing out extreme, brutal metal. Whether it was in Death, Obituary, Testament or Cancer his trademark leads have become the stuff of legend and so have his interviews. If you haven\'t heard our chat from September 2017 I suggest you go listen that first then come back here. Either way this is another Bollocast just for you, lovingly prepared and ranted by my good self. It also contains opinions, advice and rambling that you may want to completely ignore. Especially at the end.

This Is Motorcast Bollocks.

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In the longest episode yet H talks food , friends and family with Destrage. Then finally gets to sit down with Rody from Protest The Hero and they come up with numerous business ideas and chat crowd funding and comedy. Theres also a listener interview where the best of 2015 is discussed, the usual ramblings, opinion and not one but TWO exclusive tracks. Desolater from the UK and a genuine exclusive, a song from the new The Sanity Days album.

This is record breaking bollocks.

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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.

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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.

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First Bollocast of the year sees a Stella lineup.First up H chats with the legendary Max Cavalera. They talk about everything from Sepultura to Nailbomb.Next up H finally gets to meet and talk to the legend that is Fish. They discuss music, health mutual friends and much more.There is the usual mix of garbage views and cod philosophy. Throw in an exclusive XIII track from their new album and you have a cracking start to the year.

This Is Legendary Bollocks.

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In this months Bollocast H finally gets to have a chat with Ol Drake of Evile. They talk all things thrash, the Yorkshire scene, touring with Exodus and generally having a good old chin wag.Next up is friend of the show, head honcho of Dry Heave Records Miles Hackett. Since we last spoke Miles has been busy getting himself a job at BMG and putting out a LOAD of awesome Noise Records remasters. Here he tells all about how he got involved, how it\'s all come together and what they have lines up next.Throw in all the usual silliness and you have yourself the first Bollocast of 2019.

This is Papa Bollocks.

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The first Bollocast of 2020 is here and H chats with two old friends. First up is Ex Venom/Atomkraft and current Venom Inc frontman and bassist Tony Dolan. They get into some thrash history of years gone by, how Venom Inc ended up coming together and a couple of chance meetings with James Hetfield. Next up is friend of the show the master of the album cover and lyric video it\'s Andy Pilkington. This time around Andy and H get into the real gritty detail of how he does what he does and who does it for and why. Obviously with a few tangents thrown in there. Unfortunately there are also a number of obituaries for musicians we have lost in January alone. Throw in some ADHD chat, album recommendations, all the months metal news delivered in the way you have become accustomed to, in other words total bombardment and you have yourself a Bollocast.

This Is RHCP Bollocks.

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Earlier this year Jayce and H took time out to sit down and talk about the recording of The Age Of Entitlement the first Acid Reign album in 29 years. Hear all about how the album was recorded, the philosophy behind it and how it was all put together.

This Is Studio Bollocks.

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In this episode I get to catch up with the drumming legend that is Jimmy Degrasso. In an extended interview we cover a massive range of subjects from touring to auditioning, from food to festivals, from movies to lockdown we cover everything including his times playing with Alice Cooper, Megadeth, and Suicidal Tendencies. Also includes recommendations, warnings, signs of mental fatigue, arguments, the great dickhead debate, frontier gibberish, genuine concern for Ted Nugent\'s well being and much more.

This Is Dickhead Bollocks

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In this episode I catch up with a new friend and tell you all about how we first met which sounds like a scene from a movie. We talk comedy, music, punk, vinyl and the differences between our mutual lovers comedy AND Bill Stevenson of Descendents makes a guest appearance. Added to this is an oversized, humongous rant about Corona Virus and peoples various attitudes to gigs in the future. The future in some peoples cases meaning July.

This Is Positive Bollocks.

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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.

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H sits down for a chat and a laugh with metal autobiographer to the stars and author of 26 books Joel McIver, they discuss the state of the current metal scene, the halcyon days of thrash and two books Joel didn\'t write. Next up is old friend and touring buddy Steve Zetro Souza of Exodus. Zet becomes the first guest to make a second appearance although this is really part two of the interview started in the Xmas thrash special. They talk touring, weed and how old ReAnimator look. There is Acid Reign news, reviews, poorly thought out ideas and H does his bit for the Greek metal economy by playing a track from Bio Cancer.

This is Randy bollocks.

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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.

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This month H catches up with costumer to the stars Kim Dylla. She has made stage outfits for everyone from Alice Cooper to King Diamond, Machine Head to Kreator. Added to that she was a full time member of GWAR for a year, so this is a multi ranging chat.Next up is former Metal Hammer scribe and old friend Mark Day. H and Mark catch up since the last time they spoke 20 years ago and cover all things metal, Burning Man and Dad rock. Throw in some unexpected wandering rants, opinions, pontificating and even an apology and you have this months installment of a man in the middle of a mission. That mission being to talk bollocks.

This Is New Word Bollocks.

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In this months podcast H catches up with old friends. First he spends time with newly crowned scholar and rock royalty Andy Sneap. They talk all things production and obviously the heavy metal dream of stepping in for Judas Priest. Then it is time for H to chat with Joe McGuigan the bassmaster general of Gama Bomb. This, as always does change into Joe interviewing H for periods of the podcast but he also goes deep into the history of Gama Bomb and the two reflect on their mutual love of thrash. As well as this there is the usual collection of nonsensical rants, recommendations and flat out stupidity.

This Is Manowar Bollocks.

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In this MASSIVE edition H sits down with Michael Gilbert of Flotsam And Jetasm and straight off talks about the last time they saw each other which is awkward but not for long as all is forgiven, by Michael. The same night H catches up with Jamie Brookes of Desolator on his birthday and they chat about thrash, Germany, British thrash and thrash. Finally H and Acid Reign Bass player Pete have a chat with Dan Mongrain of Voivod where he discusses how he is living the dream in Voivod, enjoying London and a few band names are invented into the bargain, Vaivod to name but one. All rounded off with a track from Yorkshire thrashers Nexus One.

This is CCTV bollocks.

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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.

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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.

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This month H finally catches up with long time friend and Dark Angel bass player Mike Gonzalez. They talk old times, what DA are up to and also Mike drops a WORLD EXCLUSIVE into the interview. Next up is Marko from Swedish heavyweights The Crown. H and Marko immediately find out they have a mutual friend and off they go covering a plethora of topics from cancelled gigs and the recording of new The Crown album to how to get the right work family band balance.There is also a fair amount of incoherent opinions, ranting, muddled words, piss taking and an apology to all of you. Throw in the new single from UK Thrash legends Satan and you have got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Exclusive Bollocks.

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This month is all about friends. First H catches up with long time thrash cohort Stan from Xentrix. They talk about their shared experiences of trying to get an album out, cover versions and upcoming plans.Next H gets to spend time talking with old friend and virtuoso guitarist and guitar teacher Ed Box. Friends for years they talk about their shared love of metal and Ed shines a light on what young aspiring guitarists are asking to learn all about.Add to this the usual running the gauntlet of insanity as H manages to crack himself up whilst on one of the usual rants.It\'s all here in one bite size chunk for you now get spreading the word.

This Is Swiss Roll Bollocks.

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Tune in and listen to various opinions on the new Slipknot single Unsainted. H catches up with Gareth from Metal For Life NI, Acid Reign Tour Manager HFB, Ol Drake from Evile and friend of the show Godless makes another appearance.

This Is Slipknot Bollocks.

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In this Bollocast I chat to Kragun Lum of Heathen all about their awesome new album Empire Of The Blind. We talk about having to generate content, Heathen and their underdog label they have been unfairly tagged with and releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic. Also included are news updates, reviews of reviews, reviews of press releases, reviews of unrecorded solo albums, comment on virtual festivals and a passionate defence of Metallica selling whiskey for hundreds of dollars.

This Is Lockdown Protest Bollocks.

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In this episode I catch up with writer, fan and metal lifer the one and only Dom Lawson. We chat about pretty much every aspect of Doms career from meeting Iron Maiden on Jim\'ll Fix it to being a staff writer on some of the most prestigious magazines in metal. What stands out is this mans unabashed love of music DESPITE it also being his job.Added to this are all the usual features that you expect to make up a Bollocast. Reviews, advice, comment, news, abuse, rants, swearing, new music ideas, piss taking and me being the self aware ego maniac that you know and loathe.

This Is Wear A Mask Over Your Mouth AND Nose Bollocks.

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In this first ever live Bollocast H And Godless review their top albums of the year, discuss the progression of metal vocals, argue, debate the very existence of Metallica, argue and accept questions from the crowd. Then argue some more.

This Is Live Bollocks

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With this special I wanted to talk to people from all different parts of the music business to see how the current situation is effecting them, how they have responded and what they think the future will look like. In four very different yet similar interviews you\'ll hear all about what\'s going on, how we\'re all coping and what comes next. The Record Shop - I speak to Scott, manager of Crash Records in Leeds, whilst he is in his store sorting mail order. We discuss what people are buying, live shows and when this is going to end.  The Musician Neil Cooper joins me and gives some great insight into what has been happening to their tour which was planned for right now. Also how Covid19 paid him a visit.The Writer I chat to my old mate Malcolm Dome about how he is surviving the shutdown, what the long term effects on the music business could be and what he\'s up to right now.The Album Art Video Company - Catching up with Andy Pilkington to find out if his move out of London has proved to be a wise one, how the volumes and sources of work are currently fluctuating and what he thinks to the new Testament album.There is a little bit of ranting but this one is about the interviewees and what is going on with them. There are some laughs though DO NOT worry it is not all doom and gloom.  

This Is Hand Washing Dentist Drill Coronavirus Bollocks. 

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Old tour buddies H and Gene sit down whilst Death To All are in town and talk about everything in this gargantuan 90 minute conversation. They cover old tour stories, Testament, Death, Strapping Young Lad, Nuclear Assault, Will the new Dark Angel stuff have blast beats? And what happened to Ron Rineharts ferret, all the big questions are answered. There is the usual mix of comment, hints, tips, opinion and some additional Mike Portnoy slating. There is also an exclusive track from the upcoming King Hitter EP the band that features Karl Agell ex COC and Leadfoot frontman.

This is hernia bollocks!

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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.

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This month H went to Akercocke rehearsals and then they all went to the pub.In this long and wide ranging chat just about every topic gets touched on. They start out talking about the very start of the thrash scene, the inception of Akercocke, Death Metal, tape trading, mental health, touring, meeting favourite musicians, Blacky of Voivod running away a lot, you name it these boys touch on it in a very entertaining interview.Added to this there are warnings, reviews, opinions, songs and a meeting with Gene Simmons and his marketing team.

This Is Pub Bollocks.

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First up H has an unscheduled, spontaneous chat with Flotsam & Jetsam singer Eric AK. Around the back of the venue they discuss singing and Eric\'s amazing vocal injury, a two million dollar Xmas present and what the future holds as they approach their 40th anniversary. Next it\'s time for friend of the show the one and only Bobby Blitz to return for a third time. H and Bobby jump straight into talking British food, oxygen and life on the road. Included are the usual moments of madness, A LOT of swearing, a Blitz impression, many opinions, a pop at Ticketmaster, a rebuke for the state of the way metal sites cover metal news or lack of it, a rucksack rant and finally H shares a poignant piece on Keith Flint and then about himself.

This Is ADHD Bollocks.

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First up I talk to Michael, we\'ve met a few times but this is the first chance we have had to have a proper chat. We cover the bands beginnings, the big time and how a band like Therapy function behind the scenes. Then it\'s a chat with my old mate Russ. We talk about his introduction into the business, production methods and the psychology of dealing with different artists and band dynamics. Along with rants about random targets like Manowar, people who are interested in record sales, shit tour announcements and a special guest appearance.

This Is Tom Hanks Bollocks.

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H chats with Zan of The Lounge Kittens one Sunday morning about their amazing story and rise to fame which turns out to be very metal and they also discuss YouTube, maggots and free Tshirts. Then its a catch up with old friend and comedian extraordinaire Andrew ONeill just before he hits the stage to perform his History Of Heavy Metal Show. They swap a load of gigging stories and find out that they have seen a lot of the same bands at the same time over the years. In this show that insanely runs nine seconds shorter than last month there is the usual mix of opinion, ranting, hints, tips and downright idiocy plus an exclusive track from teenage New Jersey thrashes Paralysis.

This is break up bollocks.

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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.

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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.

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This month H catches up with two Twitter buddies. First up is long time friend of the show, former podcaster and talker of all things bollix himself Godless. They talk about, well the usual kind of stuff.Next up is former God Forbid, current Bad Wolves guitarist and podcaster Doc Coyle. They chat about career decisions, touring and multi tasking among other things. Be sure to check out his X Men podcast which is nothing to do with the X Men by the way.This is all topped off with H rebuking himself, being unusually kind to Dave Mustaine AND Gene Simmons as well as new music from previously defunked bands.

This Is Shoulder Ligament Bollocks.

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In a packed Bollocast H chats with Alexandros Anesiadis author of new Cherry Red book Crossover The Edge Where Hardcore, Punk And Metal Collide. This is a wide ranging conversation covering UK, Canadian and US Hardcore. For fans of the genres you cannot miss this.Next up H and Mem from German thrash legends Exumer get together, in his second appearance on the show he chats about the new album, wanting to experiment and his punk side project. Added to this is a collection of rants and mind melting ideas that you have come to expect, what you won\'t expect is the thanks he has for you listeners, it\'s a heart felt moment inspired by iTunes users. WTF.

This Is Bank Holiday Stocking Bollocks. 

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In another packed Bollocast I chat to former Shadows Fall, Flotsam and Overkill drummer Jason Bittner. We discuss ways of keeping busy during lockdown, collaborations and the latest on that long awaited Shadows Fall return. Next up I\'m off to talk to my newest friend Dany Jones of The Heretic Order. We discuss her journey from Naples to London, the cultural differences she had to overcome and of course being a woman in metal.Added to that are a few useless ideas, inconsistent opinions, tangents and the usual corona chat.

This Is Get More Women On Bollocks.

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In your second helping of bollocks this month we have some classic metal for you. First I catch up with Ralf from Mekong Delta who are one of the very first progressive thrash bands. We talk legacy, line up and the new album. Then it\'s a chat with fellow vocalist Candlemasses returning singer Johan Langqvist. We discuss his love of metal, what happened first time around and what the future may hold. Included are the usual bits and pieces, some recommendations, music and film, some moaning, some overly revealing personal comments and a general sense that things could go wrong any minute. The usual. This Is Phantom Ice Cream Van Bollocks

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H meets up with Jason in the woods and Ol on the phone to talk about mental health, what you can do and what help they sought when in difficulty. Also Metal For Life NI founders Gillian and Gareth join me for a chat about their work in the metal community and finally friend of the show and voice of Bloodstock Paul McMonnies popped by for a chat having just finished a shift at the Samaritans.

This Is Mental Health Bollocks. 

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H is here with a short message to all of you Bollockers...

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This month I was able to catch up with my good friend, neighbour and fellow Leeds United fan Phil Jackson. You will probably know Phil as Chief Inspector Japp form Poirot or from Mike Bassett England Manger, Brassed Off, Little Voice, Raised By Wolves you name it! We get in depth on Mike Leigh and his unique directing style, chance meetings with Michael Caine, acting and it\'s processes AND meeting Pele. This was great fun to do I hope you have as much fun listening.

This Is Movie Bollocks. 

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Episode one with BAFTA Award winning Peaky Blinders editor Paul Knight. In a wide ranging conversation we get stuck into the knock on effects of Coronavirus on the industry, the rise of high quality TV, how he got his start in the business and we get a chance to do a bit of The Sopranos worship too.This Is Movie Bollocks.

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In this episode I keep up the accidental theme of so far only having spoken to people called Paul on this podcast. In two very different interviews we cover a myriad of topics, movies, directors, genres and TV shows. There are of course some quality tangents included too, it wouldn't be a Bollocast otherwise!

This Is Pauls Bollocks.

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This month the Geordie mafia returns in the shape of my very good friend Gary Foalle. A Bass player with Newcastle metal legends XLR8R and for one song only, Marillion! Gary also has a prog album about to come out, a project he\'s put together with people around the globe but we\'ll save that chat for Talking Bollocks. This is all about movies and we have lots to talk about. 

This Is Alan Turing Bollocks. 

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I catch up with old friend, movie buff and Geordie guitar legend Ed Box. We go back to our youth and revisit a few moves before taking a wander through genres, directors, actors and movies that have made an impact on us. Also Ed gets to answer the podcast crucial questions at the end and then we carry on. Past the end.

This Is Balcony Pigeon Bollocks.

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DX has been on Talking Bollocks a few times and since he has a book on Goodfellas among his wide and varied catalogue it seemed only fitting he appears here too! We go on a winding, twisting journey through both our movie tastes and recommendations. This was great fun to do and I\'m sure you\'ll have fun listening.

This Is Movie Bollocks.

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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.

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H catches up with cross over legends and friends English Dogs. They talk legacy, doing things differently and the long road to finally returning. Then its off to chat with ReAnimator about line up changes, the future and trying to release past recordings. Joe from Gama Bomb pops in for a fan boy session half way through too! Include all the usual outlandish opinions, and some right old royal ranting and it adds up to the usual exercise in fuckery.

This is Blackie Lawless Bollocks.

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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.

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In a packed Bollocast H catches up with JS Claydon before Pitchshifter\'s reunion tour of the UK. They talk punk, education and making sure their reformation was done the right way for the right reasons. Next up it\'s time for a chat with interviewer of the stars DJ Emma Barnett of Total Rock. They talk Metal, Metal and Metal. From her earliest recollections of hearing riffs for the first time right up to the present day and the difficulties and delights of running a radio show. Also included are two announcements, one guest appearance from friend of the show Godless and all the usual madness that makes up a typical Bollocast.

This Is Slayer Bollocks.

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In a huge Bollocast H has an in depth and wide ranging chat with the man himself Barney from Napalm Death. They cover a myriad of topics including relationships, ethics, religion, science and touring with Slayer.Then it\’s a rare insight into the world of Matt Drake from Evile. In this long and interesting conversation Matt discusses being a reluctant frontman, the bands hiatus, what it was like continuing without his brother Ol and he even calls H out for slagging them off in the past.Finally, there is a moving tribute to ex Music For Nations boss Martin Hooker who died this month.Add to this a hello for Mr Robin, rants, advice for Sharon Osbourne, accidental Partridge, a list of stadium tours not to go to and a horrendous Blackie Lawless impression and you got yourself a Bollocast.

This Is Magpie Bollocks.

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H Sits down on Halloween with thrash titans Revocation to talk touring, travel and Tinder. Then its up and off to see masters of the musical landscape Senser to discuss Stacked Up Re-Release, Paris and Moby! Theres an exclusive track, an invitation to guest on the show, reviews, opinion, and the line up to the Xmas Thrash Metal Special is finally revealed.

This is post Halloween pre Xmas Bollocks!

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This month H has a chat with one of the UKs most inventive band leaders Dani Filth. They cover a multitude of subjects from physical injuries to the joys of chemical toilets.Friend of the show roadie to the stars Stilly Papps pops in for a chat and some behind the scenes revelations.Finally H talks to Bollocker Rob Davies about his quest to track down Mitch Hale from the seminal BBC Arena documentary Heavy Metal.Combine that with the now expected rants and raves on just about anything, nonsense opinions and even that rarest of things, an apology to the Butcher Babies.

This Is Amp Bollocks.

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First up H sits down on a ferry with touring buddies Shrapnel as they head towards Scotland for the last show of their tour together. They talk about old school roots, getting started and having a robot bass player. Next up is a long chat with legendary thrash guitarist and Mercyful Fate founding member Hank Sherman. They talk about his time in Volbeat, Sherman Tank and his new venture Denner Sherman. There is a song from each band and the usual mix of opinion, comment and a surprising admission. Forget to mention cunt of the month is Alfred Natcho.

This is Butcher Baby Bollocks.

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In this months Bollocast H sits down in the sun for a few beers and a chat with old friend and returning guest head honcho of Very Metal Art Andy Pilkington. They touch on a multitude of subjects from the price of Metallica tickets to promoters arguing and just about everything else happening in the world of metal, there is nothing these two cannot yap about. Next up is the man behind on line thrash, hardcore, punk magazine Mass Movement since 1998 Tim Cundle. In a far reaching conversation they discuss moving the magazine from printed to on line, how running the mag has changed over the years and why going into the pit is a bad idea. Added to that are the usual ramblings with an added unhinged quality to them as H recovers from a head injury. It does not make much difference as the usual bollocks is talked about the usual favourite subjects including Kiss and KK Downing. Finally rounding things off is a track from remastered, reissued Deathrow album Deception Ignored.

This is Pigs Bollocks. 

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In this months Bollocast H catches up with friend of the show and favourite Britzillian Iggor Cavalera. They talk about the new Cavalera Conspiracy album, football, food and soundtracks. Then it is a long chat with new friend of the show and self confessed Acid Reign geek Matthew Fox, the man behind Shai Hulud. They talk about hardcore, touring, old school thrash metal, stage diving, mosh pits and lots more. There is also the usual collection of rambling, nonsense and frontier gibberish that this podcast is known for. If its one man talking in a room about stuff that gets on his nerves then you are in the right place.

This is Patreon Bollocks.

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In a packed Bollocast H has a brief chat with Dave Ellefson about inspiration, life and schedules. Then it\'s the return of an old friend as Zan joins H for a long overdue catch up. The Lounge Kittens have just announced that they will be hanging up their perfectly designed costumes for the last time next year and we here we discuss why amongst a load of other things. Finally it\'s off to the Camden Underworld for a long old discussion with Kyle and Vinnie from Exhorder. Things get competitive when talking chart positions, laughs and stories are shared and there is a special extra section. Included in all of this are the usual crackpot, poorly thought out over shares, frank admissions and apologies. Never fear there is all the usual rubbish surrounding metal news, KK, Wendy Dio, Kiss all the greats get a mention.

This Is Patreon Podcast Bollocks.

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This month H chats to funk thrash legends Mordred whilst on their recent UK tour and discovers they have a lot in common. An exclusive unreleased classic Mordred song gets an airing too. We also have a debate on the origins of death metal, a report from Fear Fest, wrong names of people and places and a new band gets invented.

This is Belfast Bollocks.

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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.

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A little bit of the world you are missing by not being a Patreon subscriber. At five dollars a month it\’s a steal so come and join the fun. Continue listening for full details of what a monthly subscription gets you.

This Is Patreon Bollocks.

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H and longest serving member Paul have a chat about the pre reboot, almost original line up reformation that didnt happen, video evidence of the original line up rehearsing that Paul still has, the formation of the new line up and the writing and recording of Plan Of The Damned.

This is full moon bollocks.

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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.

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This month I catch up with old friend locked down Mordred vocalist Scott Holderby. New EP Volition has just dropped so we chat about releasing new music for the first time in years, the upcoming album, how life can get in the way and we also both share similar singing lesson stories. As always there is plenty of gibberish, recommendations, complaints, moans, observations, opinions and pure rubbish that make up a Bollocast.

This Is Beth Roars Bollocks.

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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.

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This month H sits down with Joey Z out the back of the Camden Electric Ballroom for a far ranging chat about the rigours of touring, vocals, studios, production and Pete Steele.Then it\'s a catch up with friend of the Bollocast Dan Cancer Killer Murray. H and Dan talk about Dans successful stage return earlier this month at his cancer benefit show.There is all the usual mix of opinions, unwanted advice and stupidity plus an interesting insight into who is NOT on the podcast and why.

This is Butcher Baby bollocks.

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In a packed Bollocast H takes a time out in the studio to interview musician, producer and friend Jayce Lewis. They cover everything from a band that never happened involving ex members of Machine Head, this was before the MH news came out, to music becoming work and the emotionally draining nature of his album Million Part 2.Then it\'s time for a chat with The Thrash Metal Podcasts very own No Friender. This is two lovers of thrash getting on like a house on fire and clearly enjoying each others company as they wander through the corridors of thrash history. Here you will listen to two podcasters, clearly fans of each others shows, covering everything you can think of thrash related and more. As always there are the usual staples like technical fuck ups, Kiss mentions although not in the way you would think, Patreon mentions and rather surprising contender for album of the year. Throw in a song by Alien Weaponry and you got yourself over three hours of bollocks being talked.

This Is Jesus H Hetfield Bollocks.

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In this months Bolocast H catches up with Ex Megadeth and current Act Of Defiance guitarist Chris Broderick, they talk music, bands and the ups and downs of touring. Next up H chats with friends of the show Matteo and Paulo of Destrage. They cover everything from food to football and even share a love of the humour of Noel Gallagher. Add to that a track off the new Soilwork album and H ranting about Paul Stanley, American Football and the publics opinions it makes for the usual chaotic listen.

This is Bill Ward Bollocks.

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H catches up with thrash guitar legend and friend Nige Rockett of Onslaught. They talk about the last time they played together and the ceiling falling in, how the biz has changed and touring South America amongst other things. Next up is Singer/Poet/Artist and all around rock star Kory Clarke. Speaking from his base in Portugal and mixing cocktails throughout they chat about the Finnish version of the X-Factor, Mob Research, Trouble the new Warrior Soul album and much, much more. There is also some new music, a bizarre request, a Suicide Watch CD to be given away and an appeal for haters to step up their game.

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