Moose and Dews catch up once again this week in an entirely pre-recorded form, as Dews has got himself a new job! The wolves keeps hammering on the door, so in an effort to stave them off for a while longer, Dews is going out to work a proper job and - while not entirely looking forward to his *exciting* new role as a delivery driver - it does present several opportunities that may be worthwhile.

To business, and the guys cover the latest rock news, including Linkin Park’s recent appearance at the UEFA Champions League Final, and The Osbournes’ upcoming appearance at Comic Con Midlands, prompting the question; Why?

For someone with a net worth reportedly in excess of $200 million, why would Ozzy et al. be appearing at a comic con? This leads to an exploration of the dynamics of celebrity appearances at events like Comic-Con, and the revelation of the truly eye-watering amount of money Dews spent for his ex-wife to meet Lieutenant Commander Data. They also explore the financial implications of meet-and-greets for musicians, and the harsh realities faced by modern bands in the music industry. 

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Heavy emphasis on the “hanging” as the podcast this week finds Dewsbury suffering from a fairly sizeable hangover. Unsurprisingly - and rightly so - Moose has precisely zero sympathy. Appropriately enough, they do end up discussing the imminent release of Primordial’s Dirty Panda spiced rum, even though the thought of it makes Dews feel quite ill.

The rock news this week includes details of Pendulum's long-awaited new album and live dates, Iron Maiden kicking off their 50th anniversary tour with a truly astonishingly good setlist, and a remarkable story about how a family's decision to attend a Metallica concert may have saved their lives. The conversation shifts to Metallica's ongoing M72 World Tour and the business dynamics behind it, including the freedom - and responsibilities - that come with being a major band. The guys also touch on Ice Nine Kills' controversial use of AI art for plugging their recent merch sale, raising questions about the implications of AI in the creative industry.

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The latest podcast sees Moose and Dews having a good catch-up, discussing some of their ongoing challenges with respect to work-life balance, particularly in relation to family responsibilities and mental health while WFH. While they’re on the subject of shop-talk, there’s also updates on the merch situation, and the latest on Dirty Panda; the soon-to-be-released Primordial spiced rum!

The rock news this week features Iron Maiden's request for concert-goers to “severely” limit phone use during their upcoming tour. The guys explore the impact of mobile phones on the gig-going experience and the differing approaches taken by bands like Ghost, Tool and Iron Maiden. Unsurprisingly (given that they’re literally everywhere atm!) the conversation then shifts to the meteoric rise of Sleep Token, as they have broken yet more records with the release of their latest album Even In Arcadia. There’s also a tribute to the hard work and sheer grit of the Slam Dunk festival team, and mention of Trivium’s recent kitten collab #wholesomemetalcontent

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It’s rock news this week, as Moose and Dews chat about the potential for Sleep Token to score their first UK #1 album with the recently-released Even In Arcadia. This leads to the question of WTF is actually happening, with their crazy song lyric-capitalisation on Apple Music seemingly pointing to further developments. Will it be a tour announcement, unreleased tracks, or even a second part to the new album? Either way, this will likely be a Music Marketing 101 case study for years to come. 

The guys also take a look at the potential fallout between Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine, as well as Dewsbury’s entirely reasonable Download 2026 predictions, before taking care of some Primordial business with a merch update.

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After the standard discussion of ridiculously early mornings, coffee, and bugs, Moose and Dews finally get on with it this week, as Dews chats with Skindred’s Benji Webbe about the bands’ newly-completed ninth album(!), their upcoming SMR25 show in Stevenage, and the potential for future festival appearances.

They also chat about the latest rock news, including Ghost's recent chart success and the resurgence of vinyl sales in the music industry, along with unique (ahem) merchandise related to the band. They also stumble upon a surprise news story concerning the influence of go-to producer/musician Jordan Fish on Machine Head's new album, the ongoing controversy surrounding Soundgarden's final album, and Killswitch Engage's upcoming tour.

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When the podcast starts with a discussion about shark-filled tornados, just know it’s going to be all over the place…

In this episode of Primordial: The Podcast, Moose and Dews - once they’ve discussed the aforementioned tornados, wildlife and the Spanish power grid - go through the latest rock news, including the possibility of a new album from Vimic, the newly-announced Halestorm tour, and the latest in Metallica’s remasters series.

This leads into a discussion on the current state of the metal scene, particularly modern metalcore. Is the scene stagnant, like a snake eating it’s own tail, with bands failing to innovate, or does this reflect more on Dews’ own feeling of disconnection from modern music? There's no rule that says you have to keep liking the same thing forever, so why does it feel bad to lose the love for something?

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This week on the podcast, Moose and Dews celebrate the success of Those Damn Crows, who recently achieved their first UK number one album, as well as discussing Halestorm's new track that showcases a different musical direction for the band.

They also discuss Ozzy Osbourne's preparations for his farewell show, including endurance and weight training. Not bad for a 76 year-old! Ozzy also has more licensing deals than most OAPs as well. The guys also pay tribute to legendary Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker, while Dews shares a captivating review of a Heilung concert. They should burn herbs at every gig tbh.

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Both Moose and Dews have a long history with Halestorm, first meeting the band over 13 years ago during a radio station acoustic session, so they are both well-qualified to talk about the band, their evolution in the music industry, and the dynamics of the rock and metal scene. 

As the band gear up to release their new album, Moose and Dews look ahead to Halestorm's potential for future success and their impact on fans and the industry. 

Also, listen out for Dews studiously failing to mention that he once unsuccessfully tried sliding into Lzzy Hale’s DMs. Ahem.

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Moose and Dews are covering all the bases this week, with the conversation ranging from parenting challenges and why there should be bars at soft play centers, through to sleep deprivation and the upcoming Naked Gun reboot.

Eventually they get onto rock news and music-related topics, with a discussion about some newly announced tours, and Loudwire’s recent “dad rock” tournament, in which the ever-changing concept of the term is pushed to the limit.

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Moose and Dews catch up this week with chat about new music releases and upcoming events in the heavy metal scene.

Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine - who is also Music Director at this summer’s Back To The Beginning/Black Sabbath show - has been interviewed recently, and has hinted at surprise superstar guests for the event. The guys speculate on potential appearances by stars such as Rob Halford, Elton John, Jack Black and other notable figures, with one major conclusion; If they’ve ever had beef with Sharon Osbourne, they won’t be there! 

The conversation then shifts to Linkin Park's recent comeback, exploring the challenges they face in ticket sales and the dynamics of the current live music scene. 

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