In the first podcast of 2025, Dews and Moose reflect on the past year and the changes that come with the New Year, before shifting to the many exciting music releases anticipated in 2025.

There's definitely new stuff from the likes of Killswitch, Architects, Machine Head and Those Damn Crows, but what about those who are not 100%? There's (slightly) educated guesses about Slipknot, Gojira, NIN, and Sleep Token, as well as Dews' totally uneducated guesswork regarding Parkway Drive. Wouldn't it be funny if he was right?

One thing is for sure though, 2025 is going to be a great year for rock & metal!

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Merry end-of-Whamageddon! In this festive episode of the podcast, Dews and Moose share their Christmas traditions (pizza and steak, anyone?), reflect on the highlights of 2024, and discuss the evolving music scene, including the continued rise of bands like Sleep Token and Bring Me the Horizon, and the return of Linkin Park. 

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This week Moose and Dews are joined by Kris the Metal Dwarf, to discuss the launch - and subsequent sell-out - of their Primordial Whisky.

There's also to rock news, particularly focusing on Slipknot's unreleased album and the challenges of content creation in the rock and metal scene, vis-à-vis the departure of The Punk Rock MBA from YouTube.

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In the latest podcast, Dews and Moose discuss a range of topics including the dangers of carbon monoxide, the correct way to chug a bottle of cough syrup, and the correct way to spell a certain alcoholic drink often associated with Scotland (SPOILER: Not Buckfast)

They also explore the - literally - overwhelming amount of music being released today, and the challenges artists face in achieving recognition and financial stability in a saturated market. 

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Moose and Dews are joined by Primordial's own Ben Zagorski this week, with news of his upcoming new venture of taking over a pub in Somerset, and creating Primordial's 3rd unofficial clubhouse! 

The guys also discuss the recent news of Falling In Reverse being forced to cancel/postpone their much-anticipated UK dates.

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In this episode of the Primordial podcast, Dews and Moose catch up after Dews' fairly disastrous week away. They also welcome guest Charlotte Verity, who shares updates about her jewellery business and introduces new Primordial cufflinks. 

They then get on to upcoming events and the vibrant heavy music scene, discussing the challenges of budgeting for concerts amidst a flurry of new releases and tours. They discuss the rise of bands like Sleep Token and the resurgence of Linkin Park, while also reflecting on the cultural impact of iconic moments like SNL's 'More Cowbell' sketch (which terrifyingly is almost 25 years old!) 

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With Twitter (X) in decline, is Blue Sky the next big tool for bands to engage their audience?

In this episode of Primordial the Podcast, Moose and Pete Bailey reconnect to reflect on their time apart, opening up about personal struggles, identity crises, and the hurdles of working in the music industry. They share insights into rebuilding their relationship with music and the valuable lessons they've taken from past challenges.

Social media also takes centre stage as they analyze the decline of Twitter (now X)—marked by a shrinking user base and waning influence - and the growing appeal of platforms like Blue Sky and TikTok. They discuss how these shifts impact music promotion and highlight YouTube’s enduring dominance as a platform for creating engaging, audience-friendly content.

In addition, they delve into the current state of rock music, celebrating emerging headliners like Sleep Token while discussing the difficulties classic rock bands face in attracting younger fans.

The episode wraps up with thoughtful reflections on the lessons learned and an optimistic outlook for the future of their community and content approach.

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Despite having apparently left his voice at the Download Festival launch party, Dews and Moose give their reaction to the first line-up announcement of 2025, including Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn.

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Moose and Dews catch up this week with the surprising news of potential ticket scams concerning the now sold-out Big Bang 7 for next year! It feels like a badge of honour tbh, but it's important that no-one falls for these scammers. 

There's also the latest on merch, tartan and why Dewsbury is barred from attending the whisky-tasting session prior to Burns Night in January.

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Moose and Dews catch up once again this week... eventually. Tech issues notwithstanding, they have big news involving those four little words that all Primordial directors love to hear.

They also take a look at some of the excellent fake Download posters that have been doing the rounds recently.

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