The Rig Rundown - Episode 16 - Roybn G. Shiels

In this episode we sit down with local legend Robyn G. Shiels.

We go over everything, from his origins & beginnings, everything he has done so far and what he has planned next. We discuss his new band, The Big Tickle, new music, BBC Documentary & more in this special 16th episode of The Rig Rundown.

Follow Robyn G. Shiels on Spotify

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Sponsored by Voodoo

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Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

This week we sit down with Stoned Jesus for a special episode on their first visit to Ireland

Presented & Produced by @pete_renshaw 🎙️

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast 🍻

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Follow Stoned Jesus on Spotify & Socials

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This week we sit down with If It Bleeds, Nihilanth & Lock Horns for the the Metal to the Masses 2025 Winner Special! 🔥

Last Friday Night at @the_distortion_project in Voodoo, Belfast, a sold out crowd cheered on If It Bleeds as they were crowned the winners of Metal To The Masses 2025. They will now go on to play at @bloodstockopenair with headliners @triviumband @gojiraofficial & @machine_head

Presented & Produced by @pete_renshaw 🎙️

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast 🍻

@if_it_bleeds_bc

@lock_horns

@nihilanthriff

This week on @the.rig.rundown we have Frayed Ends, If It Bleeds, From Ruins, Divides Unfold & Microtonal. With some more fun surprise appearances thrown in too. This is the Metal to the Masses 2025 Final Special! 🔥

This Friday at @the_distortion_project, all 5 bands will be facing off for the chance to play at @bloodstockopenair with heavyweights @triviumband @gojiraofficial & @machine_head It’s a tight competition and impossible to predict, who will win? Come down on Friday and find out! 🤘 https://wegottickets.com/event/639595/ 🎟️

Presented & Produced by @pete_renshaw 🎙️

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast 🍻

@if_it_bleeds_bc https://open.spotify.com/artist/57df7v0PK99QspMtohYLCb?si=QdtTcyKGQWOj6KMZeWZcVA

@frayedendsbc https://open.spotify.com/artist/39BHR7TYt7Ml1gThIpqH7T?si=vsEqjBsITEicb0dHtiOt4g

@fromruins https://open.spotify.com/artist/2O3xsKpOVesr5kTdGDxdnp?si=-zxsUdRaSwSZuyhzadZ0uw

@divides.unfold https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NrYmXrIL2ppBk6xzyPpGn?si=w7IODaSMTo2HjIghr_63gQ

@microtonalband https://www.youtube.com/@microtonalband

Big thanks to last years winners NIHILANTH! for our opening song 'The Valley Beneath' (Out Now!) https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IuKhlnkS2mpdaFw8cOAT5?si=gIpEN4mxTa2niQyXRuxtjA

The Rig Rundown - Episode 12 - Rarewitch

This episode we sit down with Paddy Maguire aka Rarewitch!

We go over everything, from his origins & beginnings, first instyruments & setups used, and the whole history of Rarewitch. Everything that's come before, everything happening now, and what he has planned to come next.

We discuss his releases, latest single 'Computer Music' & the brilliant double sided EP 'Rocket Science'. As well as his animated comedy skits.

We talk about how he created his sound, equipment used & how he prepares for live shows All this and more in this very special 12th episode of The Rig Rundown!

Follow Rarewitch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CUNFfCAtFwxgVSn5Niqpw?si=J8d7SJJpTL6lM3LNeacmRw

Catch Rarewitch with Uncle Geko & Floodgates, Friday 23rd May, in Voodoo Belfast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncle-gecko-rarewitch-floodgates-at-voodoo-belfast-tickets-1304160161149

Subscribe to Rarewitch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rarewitch

Follow across socials:

https://www.instagram.com/petalreaction/

https://www.tiktok.com/@rarewitch666

https://www.facebook.com/RareWitch21/

Sponsored by Voodoo

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https://www.instagram.com/the.rig.rundown/

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

The Rig Rundown - Episode 11 - Sinocence

This episode we sit down with Anto & Jim from Sinocence! We go over everything, from origins & beginnings, first guitars & amps used and the whole history of Sinocence. Everything that's come before, everything happening now, and what they have planned to come next.

We discuss their latest release 'The Fire Rises' EP, recorded at Einstein Studios by the legendary Frankie McClay. This EP includes the new single 'Incarcerated', with a new video out directed by the very talented Dave Bradshaw.

We talk about how they created their sound, equipment used & how they prepare for their live shows. All this and more in this special 11th episode of The Rig Rundown.

'The Fire Rises' The EP from If It Sinocence, Available Now! https://open.spotify.com/album/3RwJpOMplW9nB1qR64tKtOsi=wUx4QyumQ_uctkaUYJg8Eg

'Incarcerated' the latest video from Sinocence, Available Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpU7TrOuQPg

https://www.facebook.com/sinocence/

https://www.instagram.com/sinocence/

Sponsored by Voodoo https://www.instagram.com/voodoo_belfast/

https://www.instagram.com/the.rig.rundown/

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

The Rig Rundown - Episode 10 - If It Bleeds

We sit down with Patrick, Stephen & Robbie from If It Bleeds!

We go over everything, from what inspired them and how they got together, to how they recorded their debut EP (with production from Josh Robinson) and shot their videos for 'We Can Kill It' & 'VS 1' (with Kyle Colby).

We go over how they created their sound, equipment used & how they prepare for their live shows. All this and more in this special tenth episode of The Rig Rundown.

'We Can Kill It' The debut EP from If It Bleeds, Available Now!

https://open.spotify.com/album/4iOyNJsrAoUgKAss50cySV?si=t16aX54MRPO4yyTMZV2Hiw

'VS 1' the latest video from If It Bleeds, Available Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBBKW2asfyk

Catch If It Bleeds in Voodoo Thursday 10th Apriil

https://wegottickets.com/event/653965

https://www.facebook.com/ifitbleedsbc

https://www.instagram.com/if_it_bleeds_bc/

Sponsored by Voodoo

https://www.instagram.com/voodoo_belfast/

https://www.instagram.com/the.rig.rundown/

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

The Rig Rundown – Episode 9 - Gush, A.N.J.A. & Alpha Sista

In honor of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re bringing you a special all-female lineup featuring not just one, but three incredible artists!

Joining us for this episode are:

🔥 Chelsea from Gush

🔥 Anja from A.N.J.A.

🔥 Hayley from Alpha Sista

Each guest dives into their musical backstory, sharing insights into their band origins, recording journeys, and key milestones—plus a look at what’s coming next! Of course, we also get into the gear talk, breaking down their setups and signature sounds.

This is one you won’t want to miss! Episode 9 is out now—stream it wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Guests

https://www.instagram.com/el.chelso99/

https://www.instagram.com/storm_hayley/

https://www.instagram.com/anjamusic/

Bands

https://www.instagram.com/gushbandofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/anjamusic/

https://www.instagram.com/alphasistaofficial/

Check out Gush’s latest single 'Like That' (Out Now!) - https://youtu.be/sYAV1ggM2vw?si=5xaNHCWc3ky2nnEt

Check out A.N.J.A.’s latest single ‘When you’re the worst you're the best’ (Out Now!)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STUT1JphTTo

Get tickets to Alpha Sista’s next show Bel Aor Rocks 23-25 May 2025 - https://belaor.com/

Get tickets to Girls with Guts fest 28th June 2025 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girls-with-guts-fest-2025-tickets-1145560124169

Sponsored by @Voodoo.Belfast https://www.instagram.com/voodoo_belfast/

Special thanks to Erin McDonald for assistance with sound

Special thanks to Robbie Beckett for stage production

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

#RigRundown #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInMusic

The Rig Rundown - Episode 8 - Delusional Silence

In this Episode of The Rig Rundown we sit down with Chris, AJ & Ricki from Delusional Silence

We talk about how the band started out, relive some great festival moments, from the times they played Hammerfest & Hard Rock Hell & everything else, from playing epic sets to playing pranks on Yngwie Malmsteen!

With a deep dive into everybody's personal history with how they got started out in music, all the way up to their latest single 'Fade Away' Out Now! - https://open.spotify.com/track/2FqLDtGX0aIbiAPOmPU3IW?si=5e1c6dca44084fff

https://www.instagram.com/delusional.silence/

https://www.instagram.com/chris.denvir/

https://www.instagram.com/ajlynn__/

https://www.facebook.com/delusionalsilence/

Sponsored by Voodoo https://www.instagram.com/voodoo_belfast/

https://www.instagram.com/the.rig.rundown/

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/

The Rig Rundown - Episode 7 - Acid Age

We sit down with Jude Milk from Acid Age for a deep dive into everything from what inspired him to pick up the guitar to playing the Sophie Stage at Bloodstock 2024

We discuss how Acid Age created their sound, production of their new album 'Perilous Compulsion' (at Start Together Studio), a look at Jude's sweet Gibson Les Paul and much more

Perilous Compulsion is out on Friday 28th of March 2025, Distortion Project Records

Acid Age play the Limelight 2 with Microtonal & Black Hole Divers, Saturday 29th March 2025 - tickets - https://www.ents24.com/belfast-events/the-limelight/acid-age/7263536

https://www.facebook.com/acidagethrash/

https://www.instagram.com/acid_age_thrash/

https://www.instagram.com/jude_milk_aa/

Sponsored by Voodoo https://www.instagram.com/voodoo_belfast/

https://www.instagram.com/the.rig.rundown/

Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

https://www.instagram.com/pete_renshaw/