--- I swap my mic out at about 19 minutes into this one, just in case anyone finds the sound unbearable----

Today (30th October 2020) marks 30 years of Realm's second and final album for Roadrunner Records, Suiciety. Realm are a highly regarded prog-thrash band from Wisconsin, and a very important part of the ToB History of Roadrunner Records [HORR] series.

Takis patiently endures Jim's lack of professionalism and microphone issues [for about 15 minutes, sorry] before launching into what it was like to be Monte Conner's first signing for Roadrunner Records. We also discuss the band's association with Beatallica, their recent induction into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame, and some of the more intricate aspects of the artist/label relationship.

Aside from my terrible mic issues - I'm dead happy with this one, so please join me in celebrating this kick arse band.

RIP Paul Laganowski

1963-2017

Jonny Bakes from Uber Rock joins us this week to recommend music he's actually listened to, as well as proposing a theory for the upsurge in 60's/70's nostalgia acts.

Visit Uber Rock at https://uber-rock.co.uk/

--- Some audio dropouts on this one, I personally blame Skype ---

In a break from interviewing Roadrunner Records alumni, Jim speaks to James McBain of one-man 'Black 'n Roll' band Hellripper, who recently released 'The Affair of the Poisons' on Peaceville Records.

We chat production, label relationships and album cycles. We also take a quick dive into the Secret Channel 4 Metalhead.

[Album cover] © Peaceville Records Ltd

Jim talks to Cyclone's very own Guido Gevels as part of the History of Roadrunner Records [HORR] series.

Cyclone are an infamous part of the Belgian thrash scene, as highlighted in the Red Bull documentary "Hooked on Belgian Metal" (link below).

Cyclone have reformed, and are remastering and rereleasing their first two albums on Zeal records very soon, so please follow the below socials to make sure you catch them upon release.

Hooked on Belgian Metal - https://www.redbull.com/be-nl/projects/hooked-on-belgian-metal?fbclid=IwAR1QFQ374JPNXzeRelD3N9FOsoZFEGGHrUMVM50GU2ypKngyc-Q50MGUg_I

Cyclone's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cyclone-official-bandpage/213896838668303

Recorded 24/10/2020

This week, Raw takes the bold step of recommending music he's not bothered to listen to. We also talk about new music from Chris Adler's new band Firstborne, and a new signing to Roadrunner Records (Mess of Wires). Then we dive into the most Metal video games out there, with some pretty heavy lusting over Frontpunk...

Heavy news week this week - we dive into general housekeeping for the podcast, the 'rare vinyl' market, Raw's war against Warbringer and Five Finger Death Punch, and loads of other daft nonsense!

RIP EVH

This week we define exactly what Metal 'tat' is, chat about Hawkeye leaving Fear Factory to a slightly heavier extent than I did last week, and we run each other's gym playlist past each other.

@TempleOfBleh

Shorter, with lower energy and more physical/mental/emotional strain episode today - Raw is crusading through the British Isles and I'm on my lonesome.

Today I talk about new Ozzy, Hawkeye sodding off from Fear Factory and take a side step from the Roadrunner story to talk about Hawker Records.

John Bello interview, for which most of the Hawker section was sourced - https://www.noecho.net/interviews/hawker-records-history-interview

For An Answer 'Free for All' set can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag8i-qa6bsc

Similarly - Rest in Pieces can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDuV_q8u9Tw

This week we dive into the latest in the Secret Channel 4 Metalhead and Rod Smallwood pint updates, as well as the most cutting edge metal news. Jim's mate Eric keeps popping up as well.

We also go into length about bands we've never actually parted with money to see - and Raw lays down a challenge to Warbringer singer, John Kevill.

Today we talk about Hawkeye leaving Fear Factory, why Rammstein is worth Jim's time, then Raw spends about 90 minutes being lectured at by Jim about the History of Roadrunner Records. Part One of a series of amateur deep dives into the history of one of the most famous brands in metal music.

Companion screencast - TBC

Companion write up - TBC