Headbangers Podcast
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHeadbangers is a Heavy Metal/Alt music based podcast, join us as we talk to bands, review albums and discuss big topics within the scene.
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Episodes
Creating Death Metal with Jeff (Possessed) #91
April 19, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBTonight we are joined by a true legend, that we have to thank for creating the death metal we love today, it's Jeff, frontman of Possessed. We dive into the creation of "Seven Churches" and how it felt to create the heaviest album at the time, the stories from the 80's scene and what he is working on now. Listen to Possessed: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZEpcKtaM4ItvzHJCg5udc
101 in Podcasting & PR with Jazmin (IYBF Podcast/Noise Cartel) #90
April 05, 2024 18:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTonight we are joined by PR of Noise Cartel and host of the "I'm Your Biggest Fan Podcast"Jazmin. We discuss how he made her into become a PR, her gateway bands into heavy metal and some of her favourite, how she conducts questions for her podcast and more! Listen to the "I'm Your Biggest Fan Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVm1Jr1N3zo&list=PLrFhePv9tr9WneQGaw58GQQLxmmuw-3AK
A Psychedelic Death Metal Trip with Nick (Job For A Cowboy/Havok) #89
March 22, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBTonight we are joined by the legendary bassist Nick, from both Job For A Cowboy and Havok. We discuss how they have built their monumental new album "Moon Healer" over the span of the last 10 years, transitioning from the early days to the tech death sound and the psychedelic theme for the new album. Listen to "Moon Healer" now: https://jobforacowboy.bandcamp.com/music
Breaking Down "Fall" with Øystein (Borknagar) #88
March 08, 2024 19:30 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBTonight we are joined Øystein, guitarist of the amazing Borknagar. We discuss the new album "Fall" and the concept of freedom, nature and everything else the concept is based around, as well as his passion for hiking, documentaries etc. Listen to their new album "Fall" now: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/fall-24-bit-hd-audio
Sci-Fi-Infused Death Thrash with Tommy (Sovereign) #87
February 23, 2024 19:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBTonight we have Tommy, the guitarist of Sovereign on the show. We talk about the dystopian technology based concept that fuelled "Altered Realities", pushing the boundaries with riff writing and some of our favourite Sci-Fi horrors. Listen to their new album "Altered Realities" now: https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/altered-realities
Starpaths & Enduring Spirits with Derrick (Tomb Mold/Dream Unending) #86
February 09, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBTonight we are joined by Derrick, the guitarist of two amazing bands Dream Unending and Tomb Mold. We talk about him teaming up with Phantom Slaughter (Worm) to create the masterpiece Starpath, his work in Dream Unending and also laying down some great riffs for Tomb Molds latest album "The Enduring Spirit" Listen to "Starpath" now: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/starpath
Forging a Metal World: Secartha with Kevin (High Command) #85
January 26, 2024 19:30 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBTonight we are joined by one of the hardest thrash bands around these days, High Command, with their vocalist Kevin. We discuss how they have been world-building over their albums creating Secartha, their mind-blowing performance at Damnation Festival and nerding out over all things fantasy! Check out High Command: https://highcommandsl.bandcamp.com/album/eclipse-of-the-dual-moons
Thrashed to Death with (Overthrow) #84
January 12, 2024 19:30 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWe're back! and kicking off the new year with our episode with the thrash turned death metal band Overthrow. We discuss how their sound has evolved, their hiatus and powerful comeback and why they love to play metal! Check out their new release "Ascension Of The Entombed" now: https://overthrowmetal.bandcamp.com/album/ascension-of-the-entombed
THE BEST METAL + HARDCORE ALBUMS OF 2023!
December 15, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIt's Xmas time, but more importantly, it's AOTY for metal / hardcore and we are counting down our albums of the year. All music videos used in the list: Celestial Sanctuary - Glutted With Chunder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWhJZudkqz4 Blackbraid - Moss Covered Bones on the Altar of the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrVgiqoGr_g Thy art is murder - Blood Throne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beC-BADSeio Blood command - The Plague On Both Your Houses: https://www.youtube.co...
Raw Extreme Metal with Jim (Mastiff) #83
December 01, 2023 19:30 - 53 minutes - 49 MBTonight we are joined by Jim from Mastiff. We discuss how he formed his vocal style, his vast vinyl collection and shitting in baths. Check out Mastiff: https://mastiffhchc.bandcamp.com/album/leave-me-the-ashes-of-the-earth
Gavin McInally | Damnation Owner Interview | Damnation Festival UK 2023
November 23, 2023 19:30 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBWe are joined by the main man behind Damnation Festival. We discuss how the 2023 year of the festival has been, some of his highlight sets and who he is thinking about getting in the future. Buy your tickets for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk
Khemmis Interview - Damnation Festival UK 2023
November 22, 2023 19:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWe are joined by Khemmis at Damnation Festival 2023, in Manchester. We discuss how raw emotion fuelled their last album "Deceiver", eating chips in UK and the parallels between their imagery and Dark Souls. Buy your ticket for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk
Undeath Interview - Damnation Festival UK 2023
November 21, 2023 19:30 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBJoin us with Alex Jones from Undeath at Damnation Festival 2023, in Manchester. We discuss everything from keeping death metal fun, zombies and why crocs are a superior form of shoe. Buy your tickets for Damnation Festival 2024 here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk
Road to Damnation Festival 2023
November 01, 2023 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis year we are attending Damnation Festival in Manchester UK for press and enjoying the metal festivities! We look back on our fondest memories of our time going to the festival since 2017, the best sets and who we're looking forward to this year. A great set of bands playing this year such as Katatonia, Enslaved, Undeath and many more. Tickets are selling fast, so buy your tickets here: https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk/tickets
Michael Bay Music Videos & Concept Albums with Damon (Of Virtue) #82
October 27, 2023 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBTonight we are joined by Damon from Of Virtue. We have a great conversation about the universal connection that metal brings, how their latest album "Omen" was constructed and his dream music videos if they were directed by Michael Bay & David Fincher. Pre-order their new album "Omen" now: https://ofvirtueband.com/products/omen-cd-digi-sleeve
Blackening Goes Hardcore with Tom (Guilt Trip) #81
October 13, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBTonight we are joined by Tom, the drummer of Manchester Hardcore group Guilt Trip. We discuss how the new album was heavily influenced by Machine Head, particularly the "Blackening" album, how the Manchester scene for hardcore is slightly dying and what being Hardcore means to him. Listen to their new album "Severance" now: https://mlvltd.bandcamp.com/album/guilt-trip-severance
Between Thrash & Death with Luana (Crypta/Nervosa) #80
September 29, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBTonight we are joined by legendary drummer Luana from both Crypta and Nervosa. She talks about how she has been drumming since her teens, meeting her heroes in Morbid Angel and collecting all things macabre! Listen to the new Crypta album "Shades of Sorrow" now: https://cryptabrazil.bandcamp.com/album/shades-of-sorrow
Straight Edge & Brutal Death Metal with Al (Coffin Mulch) #79
September 15, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBTonight we are joined by Al from Coffin Mulch. We discuss the Scottish death metal scene, how he has lived a straight edge lifestyle since his teen years and how the influence for their abstract art style! Listen to their latest album "Spectral Intercession" now:https://coffinmulch.bandcamp.com/album/spectral-intercession
From Hardcore to Scriptwriting with Harry (Burner) #78
September 01, 2023 18:30 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBTonight we are joined by the frontman of the hardcore / death metal fusion band Burner. We talk about his upcoming in our hometown Leeds and the hardcore scene he reminisces on. As well as his mastery in screenplays. Listen to their crushing new album "It all returns to nothing" now: https://burnermetal.bandcamp.com/album/it-all-returns-to-nothing-2
A Taste of Norwegian Metalcore with Jakob (Atena) #77
August 04, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBTonight on the podcast we have Jakob, the vocalist of Atena. We discuss the influence of metal core through the years, how it is being a metal core band in a country dominated by black metal and Jakob shares his metal hot takes. Listen to their new E.P "Poison Pure" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/3W9lOHcBp2Weva1UaUcywD
Tier List 2023: Ranking Metal Genres from BEST to WORST!
July 21, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBJoin us whilst we give our opinion on the best metal genre to the worst. Let us know your rankings in the comments. Warning, prepare for some hot takes!
Art & Breakdowns with David (Signs of the Swarm) #76
July 07, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBTonight we are joined by deathhore legends Signs of the Swarm, their vocalist David. We talk about his journey into tattooing, how having the new album produced helped him evolve as a vocalist and meeting his heroes. Pre-order their new album "Amongst the Low & Empty" now: https://bandcamp.com/tag/signs-of-the-swarm
UK Death Metal & DIY Sound Engineering with Tom (Celestial Sanctuary) #75
June 23, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTonight we are joined by one of the best modern death metal bands from the UK, it's Tom, the vocalist of Celestial Sanctuary. We discuss how he did a lot of the sound producing himself on the previous record, the state of the UK scene for death metal and the gory concepts of the new album coming August 25th 2023. Pre-order "Insatiable Thirst for Torment" now: https://celestialsanctuary.bandcamp.com/album/insatiable-thirst-for-torment
Gaining Confidence with Vocals with Chad (Frozen Soul) #74
June 09, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 71 MBTonight we have Chad from Frozen Soul, one of the greatest death metal bands of our lifetime. He talks about working with Matt Heafy for Glacial Domination, coming into his own as a vocalist, and why to stay hydrated on tour! Listen to their phenomenal new album "Glacial Domination" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Sutt8XXMVGBs8NQeLY7v0
THE BEST METAL & HARDCORE BREAKDOWNS 2023
June 02, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 69 MBTonight we breakdown (no pun intended), our picks for the best metal and hardcore breakdowns of all time. We've got all the genres covered from deathcore, death metal, metal core, thrash, hardcore and even some curve balls thrown in. Let us know what your picks would be and check out our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LsSpytNcMb2j6i1QeLkZT?si=730247632276424e
Black Metal & Skateboarding with Scott (Cloak) #73
May 26, 2023 18:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBTonight we are joined by the guitarist of the black metal band Cloak. Scott is a hustler, when he is not producing icy riffs for Cloak, he designing and video editing, it was great to discuss all the activities he gets up to behind the scene. Listen to their upcoming album "Black Flame Eternal" launches on the 26th May, get it here: https://cloakatlanta.bandcamp.com/album/black-flame-eternal
Breaking down "Terrasite" with Josh (Cattle Decapitation) #72
May 19, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWe are back from hiatus and ready to come back with a true legend of the death metal scene, its Josh from Cattle Decapitation. We sit down to talk about the writing process behind their monumental new album "Terrasite", gun laws in America, veganism in the band and much more. Don't miss this one and check out their new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3T8t8sAqgPIy4ZvqjAIsNy
HOW WELL DO FAE AND STEVE KNOW EACH OTHER? (Metal Blade Records/Metal Heads Podcast)
March 31, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBTonight we are joined by returning guest Fae from the metal heads podcast and Steve, digital marketer of Metal Blade Records. We have a lot of tangents and great conversations about forgetting to put clothes on in front of guests, their final meals and meeting heroes. Enjoy!
Turning Pain Into Riffs With (Cold Steel) #71
March 24, 2023 19:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBTonight we are joined by up and coming crossover band Cold Steel. We have a great chat about using Dantes Inferno to influence their lyrics, touring with big names like Trivium and Obituary and writing riffs that make people move! Check out their latest E.P "Deeper Into Greater Pain" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/2cTDgTedaNLrV0DCUQaZQW
Deathcore Through The Years With Mark (Suicide Silence) #70
March 17, 2023 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBTonight we are honoured to have the riff master general from Suicide Silence, Mark. We have a great chat about how deathcore has changed from the early 2000 myspace days to now, how he likes to garden and some of his best tour memories! Check out their blistering new album "Remember..You Must Die" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/3mwVBK8eS1JkOoCs2fYiAr
Headbanger's Bangers // Top Metal + Hardcore Tracks February 2023
March 10, 2023 19:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAnother great month, almost too hard to compile a list, but here we present you with the filthiest tracks across metal and hardcore for Feb. Check them all out: Hellripper - I, The Deceiverhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCz4GQNbEtY Cold Steel - Bad Beat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoOyHtDQ4CE FROZEN SOUL - Morbid Effigy (ft. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07wp-yDNzdc IN FLAMES - Foregone Pt. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZFJU5zr_jc DYING FETUS ...
How To Start A Festival The RIGHT Way With Casey (Donfest) #69
March 03, 2023 19:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTonight we are joined by the owner of Donfest, Casey. We have a great chat about the do's and don't's of starting a festival and making sure to do it the right way. Also chatting about bringing the hardcore and metal communities together with a mix of bands on the bill. Don't miss Donfest!
Creating Cosmic Black Metal with Breno (Lumnos) #68
February 24, 2023 19:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBTonight we are joined by Breno, the man behind the atmospheric cosmic black metal band Lumnos. We discussed how he learned to create these vast soundscapes from a young age, the art of space themed black metal and his enjoyment learning about different cultures. Listen to his new album "A Glimpse Through the Event Horizon" now: https://lumnos.bandcamp.com/album/a-glimpse-through-the-event-horizon
HOW WELL DOES MØL KNOW EACH OTHER?
February 17, 2023 19:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTonight we welcome back the frontman of MØL, Kim and along with him we meet the drummer Ken. We test them on their friendship, bringing out a lot of great tales from tour, their taste in gaming and why the band is making a formal stand agaisnt UK takeaway 'Dixy Chicken' Enjoy!
An Evening of Metal History with Lindsay (Heavy Metal Journal) #68
February 10, 2023 19:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBTonight we have metal's own historian, where we uncover how she combined her interest of world history and heavy metal. We have Lindsay, who runs a channel called the Heavy Metal Journal, also a writer for This Day In Metal. Check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@theheavymetaljournal
Headbanger's Bangers // Top Metal + Hardcore Tracks January 2023
February 03, 2023 19:30 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWe're back with our monthly selection of your favourite extreme metal and hardcore tunes that make you want to boogie! On the menu tonight: Leipa - Sclaf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0hbhXwlouM End it - Familia Finito https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn38jsIU-Go Periphery - Wildfire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFKSiOkRzb4 KRUELTY - Burn The System https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=fAajzAI5xBw OBITUARY - The Wrong Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoKRsHSPfw4 JESUS PIECE - Gate...
Broken Knee's and Slow Cooked Riffs with (Beyond Extinction) #67
January 27, 2023 19:30 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBTonight we are joined by upcoming deathcore lads Beyond Extinction! We sit down with Jasper and Zach to discuss how they developed their formula for making riffs that make people move, the 3 big mistakes that every vocalist makes when they start and knees popping out during sets. You don't wanna miss this one, There new E.P "NOTHING MORE WRETCHED" drops 17th March 2023, so get your pre-orders in: https://www.beyondextinctionuk.com
HOW WELL DO BANGERS N MOSH KNOW EACH OTHER?
January 20, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBTonight we welcome back the GOATS of metal podcasting, Jimi, Dazz and Defa of the Bangers n Mosh podcast to test how well they actually know each other! So many questions, Jimi's prison of cheese, Dazz's money heists and Defa's club incident. All will be answered and more in this episode! Check out their podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OpwIorpe028MIMU9LGXWp
Nerd Talk & Black Metal Synths with (Wolvencrown) #66
January 13, 2023 19:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTonight we are joined by one of coolest black metal bands in the UK, Wolvencrown. Matt and Chris discuss why you can't ruin any metal with synths, their new album launching later this year and which member would be the most useful in a zombie apocalypse. Listen to Wolvencrown now: https://wolvencrownuk.bandcamp.com/album/a-shadow-of-what-once-was
HOW WELL DO THRASHEDTV KNOW EACH OTHER?
January 06, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBHere is our second instalment of our "How well do they know each other" segment and this time with 3rd time recurring guests Chris and Glaze from ThrashedTV. You don't want to miss this one as we discuss the most intoxicated Chris has been, Glazes fear of onions and their adventures as buddies! Support ThrashedTV now: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrashedTV https://www.thrashed.ca
THE BEST METAL + HARDCORE ALBUMS OF 2022 - PART 2 (HEADBANGERS CHOICE)
December 30, 2022 19:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBJoin us for the second half of our favourite releases in the world of metal and hardcore, we hope you enjoy! Make sure to let us know in the comments what your picks are!
THE BEST METAL + HARDCORE ALBUMS OF 2022 (HEADBANGERS CHOICE)
December 23, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's been a great year for extreme music and honestly, one of the best we've had for the phenomenal array of releases. Here is part 1 of our countdown, featuring bands all across the board to get your teeth stuck into!
Cracker Barrel & Blast Beats with Hudson Barth (Trog) #65
December 16, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBTonight's guest is Hudson Barth from the death metal band Trog. We discuss his reaction to being featured on Noel Millers show and the Cracker Barrel aftermath, his journey into extreme music and giving a 101 on how to get the mixing just right. Check out their brutal new E.P "Of Vomit Reborn" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/3emTx1yT53XDFObbWVtQy3
Oceano Interview - Damnation Festival 2022
December 09, 2022 19:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOur last interview from Damnation Festival 2022, with one of pioneering deathcore acts 'Oceano' We speak with their frontman Adam, to discuss their explosive set at the festival, coming back off a hiatus and his future plans for his YouTube channel.
Green Lung Interview - Damnation Festival 2022
December 02, 2022 19:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAnother interview from Damnation Festival 2022! We're joined by the amazing doom band Green Lung to talk about Wicca, Symbolism and how they are the doom band that took the chaotic good path. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Despised Icon Interview - Damnation Festival 2022
November 25, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe're extremely grateful that we had the chance to visit Damnation Festival UK as press, here is our first interview of our list. We're joined by Eric from Despised Icon to talk about how they've managed to crank out so many heavy bangers over the years, their re-release of Deterre and being excited to see Converge.
40 Years Of Thrashing with Tom Angelripper (Sodom) #65
November 18, 2022 19:45 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTonight we are joined by one of the legendary teutonic thrash metal bands Sodom, with their main-man Tom Angelripper. We discuss his 40 years of producing unapologetic thrash metal bangers, concepts of war and what he thinks about the state of the metal scene now. Listen to their new album "40 years at war" now: https://open.spotify.com/album/6RRs5qkJPAH8K5AodaakRR
HOW WELL DOES HEAVY METAL ENTERTAINMENT KNOW EACH OTHER?
November 11, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe're introducing a new segment of our show tonight, called "How well do they know each other" where we get two guests from a band or media outlet, then put them to the test on friendship trivia. Our guests are Big Dan and Little Dan from Heavy Metal Entertainment! There is some silly questions, personal and obviously some metal related questions in the mix too. Let us know what you think and who you want us to get on next 👀
Riffs & Zombies with Tomas Akvik (Bloodbath) #64
November 04, 2022 19:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe're delighted to be joined by the riff master of Bloodbath, Tomas tonight. We talk about how Bloodbath has managed to stay relevant for so long, what influenced his guitar playing and the items he would take into the zombie apocalypse. Enjoy! and don't forget to leave us a rating! Listen to "Survival of the sickest" now: https://bloodbath.bandcamp.com/album/survival-of-the-sickest
Sean Hynes From Ingested On His Favourite Horror Movies
October 31, 2022 19:30 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHappy Halloween Everyone 🎃 We have a special halloween episode just in time for spooky season for you and we welcome back the axe-man of Ingested, Sean. On this night we have a discussion about his favourite horror movies, his best and worst tropes of the genre and all things spooky 👻 Check it out and let us know your favourite horror films in the comments! Pre-order their upcoming album "Ashes Still Lie" here: https://ingested.bandcamp.com/album/ashes-lie-still