Heavy Matters

Join us as we sit down with Charlie Griffiths of Haken and talk about his new solo album 'Gods of Pangaea'. We also wander off on a tangent talking about the latest albums from Opeth, and Dream Theatre. Plus, Charlie throws out some of the best prog albums you may never heard of.

Joey had the chance to sit down with Joe James, organiser and booker for Radar Festival. Throughout this chat, the pair talk about the festival's conception right through to this year’s line-up. Along the way, they also chat about bands on the wish list and the state of festivals/ gigs today.

We take a look ahead to albums, gigs and festivals lineups for 2025.

Joey & Venny are joined by Fletch and Tony to discuss their top 20 albums of 2024.

Its the big show of the year! Joey and Venny countdown their top 20 aoty of 2024

Joey sat face-to-face with Taran and Gav from Bicurious at The Grand Social. Hot off the release of their new album 'Your Life is Over Now' the lads get into the topic of Arctangent, the new album and headlining Download.

Check out the latest interview 'Fletch' did with Divine Solitude. They chat about the workings of a one-man-band and the upcoming Xmas song that is out soon.

Joey and Venny grab some time with Ari and Luke from Hidden Mothers. Their new album Erosion/ Avulsion is out on the 29th of November on Church Road Records.

We review albums from Hidden Mothers, out on Church Road Records on the 29th of November. And Still out on Floodlit Records on the 15th of November. What a time for UK heavy music!!

Joey and Venny ask Greg and Callum from Codespeaker questions. Their new album, Scavenger, is out on Ripcords Records on November 8th. They talk about making the record, whether to print vinyl, and Sleep Token.