Alex Holbourn, an independent musician from Liverpool, England, joined Mark A. Skoda on a podcast to discuss his upcoming black metal split album, Bastard Sons of Tyranny, produced in collaboration with fellow Liverpool artist Castle of the Winds. Fully self-produced and funded, this project showcases Holbourn's dedication to the niche genre of black metal. In the conversation, Alex shares insights on the music ecosystems in both Liverpool and Nashville, exploring the parallels and contrasts between the two iconic music cities.