The CLAIM THE THRONE Blodgecast - Musicians, bands, recording & marketing

In this episode, Cabba speaks about Patreon, a new subscription-based direct support interface. Meanwhile, Ash questions his existence. 

CHECK OUT!  
Skyforger DVD  
Working Class Audio – Eric Valentine Interview

Cabba and Ash crap on endlessly about Claim The Throne’s impromptu acoustic set at the recent Silent Knight album launch in Perth. We also dig into the writing of the new album. 

Song  
Tommy The Farmer – Climbing The Thorns

Cabba and Ash run through Claim The Throne’s recent Japanese tour and touch on some upcoming recording plans! 

No song this week but we suggest you check out the new Ahab album!  
Ahab – The Boats Of The Glen Carrig

In this episode we chat about our recent 10 Year Anniversary gig and discuss how we’ve managed to stay enthusiastic about Claim The Throne after all these years.

We had a few beers with Rigel Walshe, singer and bass player for New Zealand’s, Dawn Of Azazel. Rigel speaks a bunch about his approach to survival as a band in the post-label music industry. What an absolute good cunt! 

Check out and support Rigel and Dawn Of Azazel at:  
DawnOfAzazel.com  
 

Song  
Dawn Of Azazel – Damocles

Cabba and Ash drunkenly stumble through a podge about the art of marketing eggs. 

Album Of The Week  
Cabba: Meshuggah – Chaosphere  
Ash: Horrendous – Ecdysis 

Song  
Claim The Throne – The Relic

We discuss the what problems we had during the recording process on Forged in Flame (2013) and what we will do differently on the upcoming Claim The Throne album. 

Album Of The Week  
Cabba: Forefather – Curse Of The Cwelled  
Ash: Nirvana – Nevermind 

Song  
Claim The Throne – In Blood Be Sworn

Dean Arnold is the lead guitarist for US Brutal Death Metal legends, Vital Remains. He is also the man behind Primalfrost, the awesome Canadian Folk-Melodic Death Metal band who toured with Claim The Throne in Canada and the US. It was killer catching up with Dean – hope you enjoy! 

Song  
Primalfrost – Distant Cries Of War

Cabba and Ash have slur their way through the ways they make some extra dough in the music industry – as roadies, selling merch for touring bands, and giving private instrumental lessons. 

DVDs Of The Week  
Soilwork – Live In The Heart Of Helsinki  
Cosmic Psychos – Blokes You Can Trust 

Song  
Claim The Throne – Forged In Flame 

Note – Ash exported Ep35 at a super-low bitrate accidentally, hence the smelly audio.

This week we interview Stu McGill from Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival about organising and promoting gigs. Stu has some unique insights and approaches to music marketing. 

Song  
Silent Knight – Prisoner of Your World