CROWCAST

We were joined by Download Festival head honcho Andy Copping, this episode is packed with stories and insights into one of the biggest festivals in the world. Andy discussed potential headliners past, present and future. We chatted about his journey throughout the music industry becoming one of the most talked about promoters.

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Great to have Danny Bowes return to the CrowCast, for those not aware we first spoke with Danny months ago but sadly the audio wasn't usable for the Podcast, the episode is till available to watch via our YouTube channel. On this episode we catch up and see how Danny has been throughout the pandemic, we also chat about the stunning New Thunder releases 'All The Right Noises ' and the new book 'The First 50 years" thats in the works. This was a lovely laid back, comical episode jammed with so many entertaining stories.

Thunder are an English hard rock band from London. Formed in 1989, the group was founded by former Terraplane members Danny Bowes (lead vocals), Luke Morley (guitar, backing vocals) and Gary 'Harry' James (drums), along with second guitarist and keyboardist Ben Mathews  and bassist Mark "Snake" Luckhurst. Originally signed to EMI Records in the UK, the band released their debut album Backstreet Symphony in 1990, which reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart and number 114 on the US Billboard 200. The 1992 follow-up Laughing on Judgement Day reached number 2, while both albums were certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). All nine singles released from the two albums reached the UK Singles Chart top 40.

Luckhurst left the band in late 1992, and was replaced the following February by former Great King Rat bassist Mikael Höglund. The new lineup recorded only one studio album, Behind Closed Doors, which peaked at number 5 in the UK and spawned three UK top 40 singles. The 1995 compilation Their Finest Hour (And a Bit) reached number 22 in the UK and was certified silver by the BPI. Höglund left in 1996 and was replaced by Chris Childs, after Morley performed bass on fourth album The Thrill of It All, which reached the UK top 20. Thunder's 1998 live album Live reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart, while the following year's fifth studio album Giving the Game Away reached number 49. The band broke up in early 2000 due to "outside business forces".

After a brief hiatus, Thunder returned in 2002 and formed their own record label, STC Recordings. The band's sixth studio album Shooting at the Sun was released the following year, supported by the UK top 50 single "Loser". After three more new studio albums – 2005's The Magnificent Seventh, 2006's Robert Johnson's Tombstone and 2008's Bang! – Thunder decided to break up in 2009. Two years later, however, the group returned for a third active spell, scheduling a number of sporadic live shows over the following years. A tenth studio album, Wonder Days, was released on the earMusic label in 2015, giving the band their first UK top ten since 1995 when it peaked at number 9. Rip It Up followed in 2017, reaching a peak UK Albums Chart position of number 3.

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We're delighted to welcome our good friend and Grammy-nominated record producer Romesh Dodangoda.

Not only did Romesh produce and mix 'Sick Of Me', but he's worked with huge artists from Motorhead to Bring Me The Horizon, so will no doubt have plenty of stories to tell and insight to share!

Romesh Dodangoda is a Record Producer / Mixer from Wales, UK. Specialising in Rock / Pop and Metal, Romesh has a production studio in the heart of Cardiff, but also travels around to various studios to work with artists.

His work includes recording the GRAMMY nominated #1 album “Amo” from Bring Me The Horizon which includes the singles “Mantra” and “Wonderful Life”.

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In this weeks episode Ronnie & Shane sit down with good friend, former bassist of The Darkness and lead singer/guitarist of Stone Gods - Mr Richie Edwards!!

This was packed with stories from his years as a Roadie to Rockstar.

The Darkness, his time spent with Robert Plant, The Stereophonics, Sir Tom Jones and we even got the exclusive that Stone Gods long awaited second album is a go.

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Ronnie & Shane catch up with heavy metal frontman Biff Byford of Saxon.

Saxon were the leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe's most successful metal acts. The band tour regularly and have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide.

March 19th 2021 seen the release of "Inspirations" a collection of cover songs that influenced Saxon. 

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We sat down down and chatted to new label mates Scott & Adam of The Dust Coda on episode 50. This episode is also available to view via our YouTube channel. We split the episode into two as today the boys celebrate their second album Mojo Skyline which is now out and available to buy. During the episode we discuss the process and stories behind the artwork. Also how they ended signing with Earache records during a pandemic.

This episode also includes their single 'Jimmy 2 Times'.

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Ronnie & Shane sit down with Frontman Charlie Starr of American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smoke released Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.

We chat about the brand new album' YOU HEAR GEORGIA' available NOW to pre order. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke— vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner, and keyboardist Brandon Still—has embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honouring the people, places and sounds of their home state. As the band celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, their reverence for Georgia has only deepened.

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Ronnie & Shane sat down with Scottish hard rockers Mason Hill. Guitarist James Bird & Frontman Scott Taylor discuss the long road to their debut album 'Against The Wall' which is available now worldwide. The album has recently charted at 19 in the official UK charts. Stay with us till the end if you would like to hear a lovely lockdown version of 'Who We Are'

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Another incredible guest on Crowcast in the form of heavy metal legend Blaze Bayley!!

Blaze Bayley is an English singer, musician, songwriter, and lyricist. He enjoys a solo career established from year 2000 to present date. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010, following reunions in 2007 and 2009). He was also the lead singer for Iron maiden from 1994 to 1999.

In this episode we discuss Blaze's new album 'War Within Me', his time in Wolfsbane, and of course his years as frontman of Iron Maiden.

It's a very entertaining chat with bags of energy!!

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On this episode of CROWCAST Shane & Ronnie talk to guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich!

It was great catching up with Doug about his time with Whitesnake/David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio and of course his current band The Dead Daisies and their new album 'Holy Ground'!

Stories of his journey through the music world and even the time he met Aerosmith.

A dad, a football (soccer) coach & rockstar all topics are packed in this episode.

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