Today I am joined on the podcast by Shawn and Willow of Alt Rock/Metal duo band, SHALLO

I'll be chatting with the two members about their latest single 'Betrayal', which is set to be released this Friday as well as covering how the band started, their biggest inspirations and musical influences and what the band has in store for us later down the line.

It's always a pleasure chatting to Willow, she was last on with her other band Raining in December and it was my first time meeting Shawn, who I had a tonne of fun chatting to as well.

You can pre-save Betrayal now and make sure to follow the band on their socials to keep up to date with all the plans they have in store for the year.

SHALLO on Linktree

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Today I am joined by Dom, Lewis and Janny of the Manchester Hardcore band, Feign!

For this episode, I'll be chatting with the guys first off about how this band was setup, their first EP 'No One After Us, Nothing After This', which was released last year but the majority of this episode will be about their upcoming EP, 'After The Goodbye' which is set to be released at the end of this month. The band has released one song off the EP so far, titled 'Pedestal', which if that song is anything to go by the EP is going to be something really special.

I first caught these guys when they played at Worn Out's first UK Headliner show in Manchester back in February and was extremely impressed to the point i knew I just had to have them on the podcast.

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Symone, Adam and Aaron of the alternative rock band SYGH!

The band just released their latest single, 'Ego Death', last week which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. This song serves as the first song to be heard from the band's much anticipated debut album, 'Reverence', which will be released on the 13 of June.

I'll be chatting with the band about how they formed, their writing process, recording and getting a little insight into their album and favorite songs to look out for.

The band will be playing later this month on the 24th of April alongside Bruising Shins, No Hassle and Theta. The show is being put on by Sky Rocket Promotions and tickets are available now through eventbrite.

SYGH on Linktree

Bruising Shins - SYGH - No Hassle - Theta at Bello Bar

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Matt, Steve and Daragh of Grey Stag making their return on the podcast!

We're going to be chatting about their phenomenal new EP, 'Mountain Breaker', which was released yesterday.

We'll be covering the entire recording process of the album, doing a deep dive on each song, chatting about the beautiful artwork that cover Dabulga Design created for the EP and the amazing music video for 'Cauldron Born' that was shot by Cosmopalace.

I think people who listen to this podcast knows my love for this band, they just keep going from strength to strength with each release so it's really awesome to have them back on the podcast to talk about this release.

You can stream the EP now as well as pick it up on Vinyl now!

Grey Stag on bandcamp

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Today's guest on the podcast is AC of the Toronto based Grindcore band, Holy Grinder!

I'll be chatting with AC about how the band has evolved over the years having formed in 2016, the thematics and ethos of the band's music, wildest shows they've played, the making of what might be the most expensive Grindcore music video ever made and the art of the shortest live sets going.

The band also has released their fantastic collaborative album, Consensual Violence, in February which features songs with many fantastic bands, including friends of the podcast, Phantom Lung - Go listen to it now or buy it, as it is available on cassette through the band''s bandcamp page.

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Mr Billy Fitzgerald!

Formerly the lead singer with Dublin pop-rockers The Dead Flags, Billy has been plying his solo trade around Ireland for the past few years, patiently building an audience with his earworm songs and hilarious online videos. And now with the release of his debut album, Billy is poised for greater attention.

He released his debut album, 'A Grand Romantic Gesture', on February 20th which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. We'll be talking about the album's writing process, the instrumentations, mastering the album in Abbey Road and directing the extremely fun and creative music videos.

His songs relate touching tales of failed romance through upbeat melodies and ultra-catchy choruses, delivered with soaring falsetto vocals and a wry sense of lyrical humour. Billy describes his music as “songs about heartbreak that make you want to dance”.

Mr Billy Fitzgerald is playing Whelans tonight! It should be a fantastic show so make sure to grab a ticket.

Mr Billy Fitzgerald on Bandcamp

Mr Billy Fitzgerald playing Whelans

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Today I am joined by Alex, the bassist of the Boston Grindcore band Horrible Earth

I’ll be chatting with Alex about how this band began, how their sound has evolved over the years, influences, inspirations and the Boston extreme music scene.

I’ll of course be also discussing the band’s full-length, ‘Weakened by Civilization’, talking about the recording process, the themes explored throughout the album, the wild samples chose and why they included a jazz song on a Grindcore album.

Alex was a wonderful guest on the show, I got some amazing insight into extreme music from himself and some fantastic music recommendations as well. 

The band have a bunch of shows lined up in Canada for April, make sure to grab a ticket while ye can!

Horrible Earth's website

Horrible Earth on Bandcamp

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Adam and Mike of Dissonant Black/Death/War Metal band, Sacred Noose, make their return on the podcast to chat about their fantastic debut album 'Vanishing Spires', which was released on February 2nd.

I'll be chatting with the lads about the writing process for this album, how it was recorded, the themes the album explores and the guys favourite moments throughout the album.

The first time I heard this album I was on a train by myself and I remember as soon as it finished just sitting their thinking 'that was an insane journey of music'. Absolutely love the album so it was really cool having the guys back on the podcast to break it down for me.

The album is available now to stream everywhere, for purchase on tape and their may be announcement of further physically releases down the line in this episode....

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Liam and Peter of the band Apple of Basilisk!

Apple of Basilisk is a Toronto-based metal band, formed in 2024.

After taking their time tightening up last year, including recording their debut 5 song EP, 'His Crowned Skull Raised to the Sun' which will be released on April 4th, they are now ready to unleash their grinding, blackened death-doom maelstrom on the world. Fans of Cult Leader, Deafheaven, Napalm Death, and Mare will be pleased.

I'll be chatting with Liam and Peter about the EP, covering all the songs in the 5 track EP, recording with the renowned Davis Maxwell at School House Studios, the ideas and inspiration behind the music and what the band has planned for the future.

The EP really is fantastic, anybody who likes their music on the more extreme side of things should check it out on April 4th and I cannot wait to see what people's reactions to it are when it's released.

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Today's guest on the podcast is Mark and Keith of the band Forty Foot to chat about the bands latest EP, Body Breaking, which was released on the 7th of February,

One of Dublin’s finest and loudest alt rock prospects, Forty Foot, release their largest body of work to date, their debut EP ‘Body Breaking’. The release comes following the success of their two 2024 singles ‘Toothache’ and ‘Constellation’ which caught the attention of Golden Plec, Hot Press, First Music Contact, Rock N Load, Genuine Irish, The Beat.ie, IMRO and Ragged Cast, with radio play from Code Zero Radio and New Music Sonar. 

The production on the EP is massive and powerful but doesn’t lack nuance. Each sound, each instrument, given its own space and plays a significant part in creating their sound. The tracks conjure a feeling and a sense that the band are right there, in the room with you, with each chord you can almost feel the air the speakers move. To capture their sound and bottle this feeling the band made the decision to record in their own rehearsal space. Turning to long-time collaborator Conor McLoughlin of Dublin rock sweethearts Sick Love to engineer and mix the EP, it was paramount to the band that it was imbued with the energy of their space.

A massive thanks to Michael of Old Crow Promotions for setting up this interview!

Listen to Forty Foot - Body Breaking

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