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I had the pleasure of chatting to Epimetheus, a Bristol based Doom/Shoegaze band.  If you've listened to them then you'd definitely understand this compliment that was given to them “You guys make an awful lot of noise for a three piece”

I couldn't believe the way their music transported me to a different dimension, I forgot about everything else in the world and was hypnotised by their music. 
In fact every band on the line up complimented them on their show- we all thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to this wonderful band. I wasn't familiar with them before I saw them but I definitely now class myself as a fan, I loved them!

Please be sure to support these guys, they are absolutely wonderful and deserve the world!

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Hailing from the Scottish Borders are a band called Razor Sharp Death Blizzard! Forged from the molten steel remnants of RIDGEBACK and SWELLYBELLYS🔥This band come with a warning though, they contain copious amounts of PUNK ETHOS and METAL RIFFS throughout and if you get too close they will melt your face off, these guys certainly know how to bring the party!

I had the pleasure of catching up with them at The Doghouse in Stafford which hosted the annual Sludgefest and sludge it was, the riffs were that dirty I needed a couple of showers just to feel clean afterwards!
It contained so much doom that I needed a few therapy sessions afterwards.

These guys certainly know how to party, they definitely know how to put on a show as well, see how they got on in my famous general knowledge quiz,  have a listen to our chat and who knows you may even have just found yourself your new favourite and cleverest band!

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The beauty of hometown gigs is that you will always find a band that you've not come across before, prime example here with Smother.hc
It's not very often that me and my manager Tammy go out together but we had a fantastic night covering the M2TM heat at The Underground.
Little did they know that less than 3 hours later, these guys would have won their heat.
So many talented musicians, from different walks of life have formed this energetic outfit.

Although they haven't actually got any music recorded yet, they are in the process of doing so but YOU HAVE MY WORD that these guys are bloody awesome!!
I look forward to following your progress and I wish you all the best on your journey to Bloodstock!

Beware though, THEY WILL MELT YOUR FACES!!!

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I had the pleasure of chatting to this wonderful West Midlands based band, Mystiek at the M2TM heat #2 at The Underground, Stoke.

What a ride it has been for these guys, not only was it a debut performance for one of the new band members, it was also a big gig in terms of prizes, for those of you not familiar with M2TM, its competition where bands battle it out with one end product...To play Bloodstock Festivals 'New Blood Stage'.

Hailing from Wolverhampton, this four piece band take inspiration from the likes of Deftones, Pantera and Alice in Chains, combining these with each member's distinct styles and backgrounds for a varied and diverse sound.

The band maintains their sonic edge live, with high energy performances and strong stage presence to command their audience's attention. Their dynamic sets and bold visuals have led to them opening for the likes of Wayward Sons, Piston and playing at venues such as the O2 institute and KK's Steelmill.

If you haven't already, then PLEASE go and check them out!!

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I caught up with This Elegant Chaos at Metal2The Masses at The Underground Hanley.
I have known this band for many years and it is always a pleasure to catch up with them. 
I have watched them find their own style and champion this in the music scene over the years and it's really refreshing to see how far they have come. 

Please if you haven't already then give them a follow, stream their music and be sure to check them out at one of their gigs. 

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It's been a while since I last chatted to this wonderful man, for those of you that don't know this is Gary Moat,  drummer, songwriter and vocalist basically a man of many skills. 
He is best known for being the frontman in the band Burnt Out Wreck, not only does this band have rum named after them (How cool is that!!) they are taking the music scene by storm with all of the  experience the members in this band have.

Me and Gary chatted about a whole array of things in this interview, he even showed me his array of guitars he has for sale, so anybody on the hunt for a new guitar, then get in touch!

If you haven't already then make sure you check them out!

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It's no secret that I pride myself on supporting the music scene, whether it be a musician, promoter or fellow podcast, no matter what anybody involved in music has a safe/non judgemental space on my podcast.

I am honoured that Danny and Ben of Blood, Sweat. And Beers found time in their busy schedule to fit me in, I mean Danny starts off by apologising because LØLØ is texting him!! I mean THE LØLØ who sings pop punk banger "U turn me on (but u give me depression)" I mean lets face it we can all relate, we have all been involved with somebody that just drains the life out of you!!

Well I felt so empowered chatting to the BSB guys, an absolute breath of fresh air and they too like me are flying the flag and championing our up and coming bands, giving them wonderful opportunities that bands would have only ever dreamed of!

Keep up the good work and I look forward to following your progress!!

And just remember, A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle!!!

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I had the pleasure chatting to one of the most promising young bands on the scene at the minute, Down 'N' Out. 
We chatted about barriers faced by new bands coming into the music scene and how YOU can support them and make their journey a nice one.
Other musicians have pulled together to offer them advice and help where they can and that's really refreshing to hear.

Please go and check this band out and if you can help them out then I know they'd really appreciate it!

P.S It's worth listening just for their sheep impression!!

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Honoured to announce that once a month on my Thursday evening radio show  I will be featuring a show called "Harry Hour"

My good friend Harry and I will be talking about the music industry, current issues within it, his awesome festival Hammerdown Festival and placing two bands in the spotlight. One of the bands will be from the festival line up and the other will be a band that is under his expert management.

After a beer or two, you never know what he may reveal!!

I wonder which bands he picked to talk about? 

This man is one of the best in the industry, so bands get in touch with him.

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I had the absolute pleasure chatting to Jason Evans frontman of the band INGESTED. His friendly and down to earth ways, certainly put me at ease straight away and it was like I'd known him years. Once he gets on stage this changes, he becomes this terrifying monstrous figure with the ability to have you mesmerised by the sounds produced by his vocal cords, many of us only dream to be able to do so.

UK death metallers INGESTED released their  latest single, “Pantheon,” upon the masses. The brutalizing new hymn comes by way of the band’s latest full-length, The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams, set for release on April 5th via Metal Blade Records

Since their fifth album, 2020’s Where Only God May Tread, INGESTED has been on a creative tear that has produced almost a full record every year, each displaying the kind of musical growth that only comes from constantly practicing, playing, and writing. The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams, is not only as innovative and brutal as their last disc -- the bleak, firestorm Ashes Lie Still -- it showcases a band willing to expand its creativity without sacrificing the ferocity that made it one of the most impressively destructive, technical death metal bands on the scene. The Tide Of Death And Fractured Dreams is proof that once INGESTED sniffs out a trail of musical blood, they ravenously follow it until they’ve uncovered a festering feast.

Whether pummeling listeners with double-bass rolls, blast-beats, and grinding rhythm;  breaking it all down with jagged, staggered riffs, and piercing harmonics; or flooding the mix with rapid-fire bursts of minor key melodies, INGESTED has injected all of their experience, skill, and artistry into ten trenchant new tracks. New single, “Pantheon,” in particular,  is a scorching conglomeration of alternating tempos, abrupt rhythm shifts and devastating guitar grind between staccato midsections.

Fresh off the back of their tour with Lorna Shore, they embark on their HEADLINE EUROPEAN TOUR 2024. Taking with them Special Guests: FALLUJAH, VULVODYNIA & MÉLANCOLIA. It kicks off on 17.04.24 in the UK at The Fleece in Bristol!
On 20.04.24 they will be playing an extra special show in their hometown of Manchester @ Rebellion, what a night this will be!!

We chatted about the highs and lows of a career in music, the decision to go full time in the band, snow storms on tour, Oasis of course and lots more.

Make sure you catch these guys on their tour, they don't come around very often, especially in their hometown  and their new album is absolutely awesome, you are in for a treat!!

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