The DJ Force X Podcast
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin DJ Force X as he delves into captivating conversations with both seasoned veterans and emerging talents across the vibrant spectrum of the entertainment industry. From music to film, gaming to literature, and everything in between, each episode is a journey into the lives, experiences, and insights of those shaping today’s entertainment landscape. Whether it’s sharing anecdotes from the trenches, discussing creative processes, or exploring the latest trends, every encounter offers listeners a front-row seat to the fascinating world of entertainment. Tune in and discover the stories behind the scenes with DJ Force X and his eclectic array of guests.
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#168 – Raging Speedhorn
August 23, 2020 19:27 - 5 MBI speak to Gordon from Raging Speedhorn! We talk about the 20th Anniversary of their self titled debut album. Experiences from back then and what they are up to now! New album on the way, tours next year including dates with Pitchshifter! Enjoy!
#167 – Pitchshifter
August 09, 2020 20:33 - 5 MBI welcome Mark Clayden to the show, he is the founding member and bass player for 'Pitchshifter'. We talk 20th Anniversary release of 'EFKD 2020', their plans for 2021, a little about the .com album, and we go back to the origin days of Pitchshifter. Also support Mark's charity 'Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Bristol' (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/last-night-a-dj-saved-my-life-bristol) He is raising money to buy portable hand wound radios to give to the homeless, those in need and the iso...
#166 – Hed PE
August 03, 2020 20:06 - 5 MBI welcome Jared from (hed)PE to the show this episode. We talk all things new album 'Class of 2020' (Out August 20th 2020) and the 20th Anniversary of their album 'Broke'. Enjoy!
#165 – Bleed Again
July 30, 2020 16:27 - 5 MBI welcome James and Simon of Bleed Again to the Podcast! They are releasing their new single 'Survive' (Out Now!). We converse about that, how the lockdown was and more! Enjoy!
#164 – Static-X
July 28, 2020 14:44 - 5 MBI chat to Tony Campos from the band Static X, they have just released a new album titled 'Project Regeneration Vol. 1' We talk about that, the bands legacy and more! Enjoy!
#163 – Joe Bouchard
July 27, 2020 13:53 - 5 MBI welcome special guest Joe Bouchard to the show! He is a founding member of the legendary band 'Blue Oyster Cult' and he is about to release his 6th solo album 'Strange Legends' (Out 31st July 2020). Enjoy!
#162 – DeeJay Random
July 19, 2020 19:32 - 5 MBContinuing my DJ specials I welcome the awesome DeeJay Random to this episode! We talk origin story, residences, DMC wins and losses, and working with Coldcut!! Enjoy!
#161 – They Called Him Zone
June 24, 2020 19:53 - 5 MBI chat to Mix from 'They Called Him Zone'. We talk about their new single 'Die Clean' and more about their forthcoming album 'If You've Got A Taste For Terror' (Out September 4th 2020), we cover a few topics including the scene up in Bradford and Leeds, musical process and the lockdown! Enjoy!
#160 – Emmure
June 22, 2020 13:24 - 5 MBI am joined by Frank from Emmure on this episode! We talk about the new Emmure album 'Hindsight' (Out 26th June on Sharptone Records), what he's been up to during the lockdown and more! Enjoy!
#159 – DJ QBert
June 18, 2020 20:25 - 5 MBI chat to the legendary DJ QBert on this weeks DJ special! We converse on many topics, including his origins, influences, his new material (Wave Twister Origins) and more! Check out the free tunes on Thudrumble.com! Enjoy!
#158 – The Real DMT
June 18, 2020 05:41 - 5 MBI chat to Rapper/Producer 'The Real DMT'! He recently released an EP with DJ Rob Swift called 'The Cure' (Out Now on Fat Beats Records). We converse about that and many other topics, including his origin story! Enjoy!
#157 – On Hollow Ground
June 16, 2020 16:59 - 5 MBI chat to Ryan and Jack from the band 'On Hollow Ground' they have a new single out called 'Our Lives' and a new album 'Blood is Blood' (Out July 17th). We also converse on many other subjects like nu-metal, professional wrestling, gardening and more! Enjoy!
#156 – The Lonely Ones
June 16, 2020 11:09 - 5 MBI chat to Jymmy from the rock band ‘The Lonely Ones’ about their transition from being ‘Bobaflex’ to now, their new singles ‘The Lonely One’ & ‘Eternal Sadness’, a new cover song and much more! Enjoy! #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Metal #Punk #Indie #MusicIndustry
#155 – CRO-MAGS
June 14, 2020 20:30 - 5 MBMy special guest on todays show is Harley Flanagan from the awesome band Cro-Mags. We talk all things about the new ‘Cro-Mags’ album ‘In The Beginning’ (out on 19th June). Their first in 20 years!! We also converse about the movie ‘Between Wars’ which Harley was part of and contributed to the soundtrack and more! Enjoy! *Photo credit: Laura Lee Flanagan
#154 – Cutmaster Swift
June 11, 2020 21:17 - 5 MBThis DJ special I am chatting to the legendary Cutmaster Swift, his origin story, early hip hop and b-boy years, what he's doing now, and some DJ tech talk also! Enjoy!
#153 – Local H
June 10, 2020 18:31 - 5 MBI have Scott from Local H on my show today! We talk about their new album 'Lifers' (Out Now), how I have struggled to catch them at a show, how they are helping smaller venues during quarantine and more! Enjoy!
#152 – Thundermother
June 09, 2020 16:29 - 5 MBI have Guernica Mancini of Thundermother on my show today! We talk about their new album 'Heat Wave' (Out July 31st on AFM Records). We converse on other subjects including her career and how she joined Thundermother! Enjoy!
#151 – Call Me Malcolm
June 08, 2020 17:27 - 5 MBI welcome Lucias to the show today. We talk all things 'Call Me Malcolm' including their new album 'Me, Myself and Something Else' (Out Now on WireTap Records), my new found fondness for Ska-Punk, the writing process, origins of the band and much more! Enjoy!
#150 – Broadside
June 07, 2020 21:05 - 5 MBOllie Baxxter is my guest on todays show, he is the front man from US Punk Rock band 'Broadside'. We talk about their new album 'Into the Raging Sea' (Out July 24th on Sharptone Records), lockdown life, the creative process, mental health and more! Enjoy!
#149 – Dilly and DJ Rob Swift
June 04, 2020 19:14 - 5 MBI chat to the legendary DJ Rob Swift & his partner Dilly. Rob has a new EP out now with The Real DMT called 'The Cure' (Fat Beats Records). Dilly is currently promoting her mix tape 'Stay Home, Stay Stoned' both projects are featured in this episode. We converse about those projects but also Rob's background in DJ-ing, advice for DJs, how Dilly got in to the world of DJ-ing and how their #Dilbert partnership began. Enjoy! Socials: Instagram @dilly.rowe @brolicarm | Facebook @DJRobSwift We...
#148 – Mushroomhead
June 03, 2020 20:48 - 5 MBChatting to Skinny from Mushroomhead on todays show! We talk their new album 'A Wonderful Life' (Out June 19th on Napalm Records), their current situation, filming a music video in quarantine and we geek out on music tech. Enjoy!
#147 – Primal Fear
June 02, 2020 21:16 - 5 MBI chat to Ralf, the front man of heavy metal band 'Primal Fear'. They are about to release a new album 'Metal Commando' (Out July 24th on Nuclear Blast), I discover their influences and origins. PrimalFearOfficial (Facebook) Enjoy!
#146 – BPMD
May 31, 2020 18:01 - 5 MBChatting to the duo of Billy 'Blitz' (Overkill) and Mark Menghi from BPMD. Between each of them busting each others chops we talk about their new album 'American Made' (Out 12th June on Napalm Records). Covering the origin of the band, how they chose the songs to cover and more! Enjoy!
#145 – Jesse Kage
May 28, 2020 21:26 - 5 MBThis week on my DJ specials, I bring you a very special guest in the shape of Jesse Kage a US Radio DJ. We discuss his career, love for rock music, professional wrestling and his latest podcast 'First Match' where he interviews pro-wrestlers and gets their origin stories! @JesseKage (Twitter/Instagram) The Kage Kult (Facebook) Enjoy!
#144 – TETRARCH
May 27, 2020 18:20 - 5 MBI chat to Diamond from the US Metal band 'Tetrarch', we discuss their origin story, new album 'Unstable' (Coming Soon!), their current single 'I'm Not Right' (Out Now) and more!! Enjoy!
#143 – Steve Hackett
May 26, 2020 20:52 - 5 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I speak to the legendary guitarist 'Steve Hackett' formerly of Genesis and with a new book out called 'A Genesis in my Bed' (Out via Wymer Publishing) we talk about that and more! Enjoy!
#142 – Trapt
May 25, 2020 16:24 - 5 MBI chat to Chris Taylor Brown from US Rock band 'Trapt' about their new album 'Shadow War' (Out June 19th) and more. Enjoy!
#141 – DJ Rasp
May 21, 2020 17:01 - 5 MBContinuing my special DJ series here on my podcast, my special guest this week is DJ Rasp (3xDMC 5xIDA Champion) we talk about his origin story how he got in to DJing, early competition entries, eventual wins and more!
#140 – Pop Evil
May 20, 2020 19:01 - 5 MBI chat to Leigh from the rock band 'Pop Evil' we talk about their new singles 'Work' and 'Let the Chaos Reign'. We also touch on various topics, how I discovered the band, his outlook on music and the industry, spreading positivity and keeping going! Enjoy!
#139 – The Black Dahlia Murder
May 19, 2020 18:11 - 5 MBChatting to Trevor from The Black Dahlia Murder on todays show! We cover their new album 'Verminious' how the lockdown has been promoting an album, hobbies and more! Enjoy
#138 – North Atlas
May 18, 2020 20:58 - 5 MBI chat to Leon from the band 'North Atlas' they have a new single 'Hypnotist' (Out Now!) we cover their first release 'South' and what could be in the pipeline post pandemic! Enjoy!
#137 – Tokyo Blade
May 17, 2020 19:55 - 5 MBI chat to Andy Boulton from the legendary british heavy metal band 'Tokyo Blade'. We talk about their new album 'Dark Revolutions' (Out Now), adapting in these odd times, how the industry is evolving and more! Enjoy!
#136 – DJ Woody
May 14, 2020 18:57 - 5 MBKicking off my new Friday feature series where I interview fellow DJs. We start today with ‘DJ Woody’. 2 time World Champion DJ, Innovator, Cut Creator, AVDJ and head of his own label ‘Woodwurk Records’. Enjoy!
#135 – Feuerschwanz
May 13, 2020 22:14 - 5 MBI chat to Captain Hauptmann of the German medieval band ‘Feuerschwanz’ about their new album ‘Das Elfte Gebut’ (The Eleventh Commandment) out on June 26th via Napalm Records. Check out the current singles ‘Metfest’, ‘Das Elfte Gebut’ and an excellent cover of ‘I See Fire’ (from The Hobbit). Enjoy!
#134 – hubris.
May 12, 2020 20:08 - 5 MBOn todays show I chat to Nathan and Jonathan from the band 'hubris.' We talk about their new album 'Metempsychosis' (Out Now), their journey so far and more! Enjoy!
#133 – Bloodhounds
May 12, 2020 06:52 - 5 MBI chat to Joey and James from the band 'Bloodhounds' about their current singles 'Imminent Funk' and 'Pit of Snakes' (Both, out now!) their journey so far, influences and more! Enjoy
#132 – Ming Chen & Mike Zapcic (Comic Book Men)
May 11, 2020 11:24 - 5 MBI chat to some very special guests this week. Mike Zapcic and Ming Chen of TVs 'Comic Book Men' hosts of 'I Sell Comics' Podcast and staff of 'Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash'. We talk about the show (which is now on Amazon Prime), the comic-con circuit, and their latest venture 'A Shared Universe' Podcastudio! (Video version available on my YouTube Channel) Enjoy!
#131 – Disconnected
May 06, 2020 18:34 - 5 MBI chat to Ivan the front man from French metal band 'Disconnected' we talk about their latest single 'Unstoppable' also their journey so far and some news about their forthcoming album! Enjoy!
#130 – KYROS
May 05, 2020 18:11 - 5 MBI speak to the entire band 'Kyros' about their latest single 'Rumour', journey so far, and their new forthcoming album! Enjoy!
#129 – Allfather / Wretched Empires
May 04, 2020 18:50 - 5 MBI speak to Tom, he is the vocalist for 2 bands: Allfather & Wretched Empires. We talk all things on both projects including the latest Wretched Empires EP 'Bloom' (Out Now) Enjoy!
#128 – Reawaken
May 03, 2020 15:36 - 5 MBI chat to Gill and Joe from the band 'Reawaken' about their latest release 'Restore' (Out Now) and what they are up to during the lockdown! Enjoy!
#127 – Jim Davies
April 30, 2020 19:17 - 5 MBI chat to former Pitchshifter/The Prodigy guitarist Jim Davies. He's just released a solo album called 'Headwars' (Out Now), we converse about the album, playing in Pitchshifter, his pass times and more! Enjoy!
#126 – From Ashes to New
April 29, 2020 16:39 - 5 MBI speak with Matt of 'From Ashes to New' about their latest single 'Panic' (Out Now), their pandemic activities and more! Enjoy!
#125 – Royals
April 28, 2020 18:57 - 5 MBI have a great chat with Lewis and Luke from the band 'Royals' we discuss their latest single 'Out of Reach' (Out Now!), their journey thus far, influences and favourite pass times! Enjoy!
#124 – KHEMMIS
April 27, 2020 18:58 - 5 MBI chat to Phil from the band 'Khemmis' about their new album 'Doomed Heavy Metal' (Out Now on Nuclear Blast), influences, Ronnie James Did, artwork, and so much more. Enjoy!
#123 – Theraphosa
April 26, 2020 17:37 - 5 MBI speak to Vincent from the French band ‘Theraphosa’ about their new album ‘Transcendence’ (Out Now on Seasons of Mist), musical influences, gaming and more. Enjoy!
#122 – FIREWIND
April 23, 2020 19:55 - 5 MBI speak to guitar maestro Gus G about the new 'Firewind' self titled album (Out 15th May on AFM Records), influences, pass times and more! Enjoy!
#121 – Tomorrow is Lost
April 23, 2020 08:16 - 5 MBI have a chat with Ryan from Tomorrow is Lost. We talk about their album 'Therapy' (Out Now on Eclipse Records), influences and we find out about their song for the NHS! Enjoy!
#120 – Our City Fires
April 21, 2020 15:24 - 5 MBI chat to Dan from the band 'Our City Fires'. We converse about their latest EP 'Foundations' (Out Now!), Post Pandemic Plans, Video Games, and more! Enjoy
#119 – PSYCHOSTICK
April 21, 2020 08:39 - 5 MBI chat to Alex from Psychostick, we chat about their lock down shows (live streaming every Thursday 5pm ET/10pm UK) and his book 'Dichotomies - Lessons from a College Life on Tour' (Available now!) Enjoy!