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Invicta Magazine

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Welcome to the Invicta Mag podcast; where we dish the dirt on the hottest new bands in the alternative scene, interrogate industry pros and set the world to rights. Hosted by a variation of our contributors, no two weeks will be the same.

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Episodes

INVICTA PODCAST #023 - Blackwater Parking Ticket

August 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Welcome to episode 23 of the Invicta Media Podcast! In this latest episode, Kevin and Niall discuss the very sad news that Black Peaks have split up and the legacy that they leave behind, as well as new music from Rivers of Nihil. Also featured is a discussion to mark the 20 year anniversary of Opeth's Blackwater Park, with our guests, resident Opeth mega-fan, Moat Lowe of Novena and our fellow Invicta Contributor Dan Beard. Make sure to listen to the end for a chance to win a copy of the Bl...

INVICTA PODCAST #022 - You Must Be this Vaccinated to Ride the Mercury Prize Award

July 25, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Welcome to episode 22 of the Invicta Media Podcast! In this episode, our hosts Kevin and Niall have a grand old chat about the recently announced nominees for the Mercury Prize 2021, featuring such names as Arlo Parks, Laura Mvula, Mogwai and the excellent Black Country, New Road. We also catch up on the news of new album details from Mono and further details about vaccine passports, following last week's discussion.  As always, If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/production for yo...

INVICTA PODCAST #021 - Employed to Serve...Drinks amidst a tide of rising cases

July 19, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Welcome to episode 21 of the Invicta Media Podcast! In this episode, our hosts Kevin and Niall discuss new music from Turnstile, Trivium and Sleep Token, as well as Employed to Serve and Japanese post-rock legends MONO, followed by a discussion about the landscape of live music after the so-called "Freedom Day" easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the UK and the recently announced rules and regulations for attending Bloodstock 2021. As always, If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/producti...

INVICTA PODCAST #020 - The Underground Devastation

July 06, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Recorded a few weeks back, we spoke to Devastator front man Tom Collings about the UK underground scene, and how it might recover at the end of the pandemic, as well as what it has been like for a band trying to break through on their debut album. Invicta Music Podcast is brought to you by Peace Productions. Mention Invicta for 20% off Mixing, Mastering, and Live Audio services. You can listen to Devastator’s debut album ‘Baptised in Blasphemy’ over at https://devastatorblackthrash.bandc...

INVICTA PODCAST #019- Chunky Genre Soup

July 01, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Invicta Media Podcast! In this episode, our hosts Kevin and Niall review the breathtaking new album from Zambian-Canadian Industrial Hip-Hop artist: Backxwash, as well as stunning new releases from Urne and cult post-metal heavyweights, Amenra: three albums sure to appear in some Invicta end of year lists...Listen now to find out more!  If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/production for your own music or podcast then remember that you can get 20% with our ...

INVICTA PODCAST #018 - Honey I Stung The House

May 06, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Welcome back to the show! On this week's episode, the guys breakdown new singles from Bossk, Amenra, and At The Gates, as well as give their first impressions on the new albums from Gojira and Manchester Orchestra. Niall also attempts to deal with his flat being full of bees, which amuses Kev no end. The Invicta Music podcast is brought to you by Peace Productions. Mention INVICTA for 20% off audio engineering services from the lovely Josh (he works like a busy old bee he does). Also, if y...

INVICTA PODCAST #017 - If you don’t like Gojira, you’re lying

April 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

On this week’s show, Kev and Niall lament the news that 2000 Trees has been postponed once again, and what that means for a potential ArcTanGent 2021. On top of that, to preview the new albums from Manchester Orchestra and Gojira, they run the rule over both band’s previous releases; A Black Mile To The Surface and Magma.  The Invicta Music podcast is brought to you, as always, by Peace Productions. Quote INVICTA for 20% off their excellent sound production services. Thank you for your ever...

INVICTA PODCAST #016 - The Lowe End of The Prog Spectrum

April 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Welcome back to the show! Kev decided to mess around with how the show is recorded minutes before, so unfortunately there is no Niall this week (boooooo fire Kev). However, he has been joined by everyone’s bassist, and all around wonderful human, Moat Lowe for a deep dive in to his love for Ghost Reveries by Opeth!  The Invicta music podcast is powered by Peace Productions. Get 20% off Mixing and Mastering services when mentioning INVICTA.  If you liked the episode, subscribe to the feed a...

INVICTA PODCAST #0XV: No One Needs Razorlight: The Video Game

April 16, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Welcome back to a very special edition of the Invicta Music podcast, where this week, Kev and Niall are joined by Leon (aka Einfang) who has swanned in to the studio to talk about the relationship between alternative music and the world of video games! What games were instrumental in forming their music tastes? What might the future of that relationship look like? And why does Kev hate Goldfinger so much? All this and more right here on the show!  You can follow Leon at https://twitch.tv/ei...

INVICTA PODCAST #014 - G_d's PPE at Lockdown's End?

April 09, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

It’s a light news week this week, so the guys go in to detailed reviews on new albums from Godspeed You! Black Emperor (it’s the last time, we’ve made them sign a form) and French Post newbies Bruit!  As always, thank you to Peace Productions for making them sound nice, and if you want to sound nice too you can get 20% off their services by mentioning Invicta!  Kev’s coffee habit is ruining him financially, so if you appreciate the show every week you can contribute over at buymeacoffee.co...

INVICTA PODCAST #013 - A Lil Nas X, A Lil More Blasphemy

April 02, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

On this week’s show, Kev and Niall look at the news of new records from Royal Blood, Hacktivist, and Biffy Clyro, as well as new singles from Bodom After Midnight and Novarupta.  Also in the news, Reading Festival almost certain to introduce vaccine passports to attend this year’s event, the surge of sales in vinyl during the pandemic, and they couldn’t not talk about the controversy surrounding THAT video from Lil Nas X, as well as review THAT Godspeed You! Black Emperor live event.  ‘Why...

INVICTA PODCAST #012 - Maybe They're Born With It, Maybe It's Sertraline

March 30, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Welcome back to the Invicta music podcast! This week on the show, Kev and Niall look at the news roundup with new albums on the horizon for Novarupta, Manchester Orchestra, and Meshuggah. As well, there’s talk of Svalbard headlining the Damnation pre-show party, and in a brand new segment, Kev explains his love for seminal post rock pioneers Godspeed You! Black Emperor, taking a deep dive in to their 1999 EP ‘Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada’.  The Invicta Music podcast is powered by Peace Pro...

INVICTA PODCAST #011 - Daniel Ek gets Daniel Rekt

March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Welcome to episode 11 of the Invicta Media Music Podcast! In this episode, our contributors and hosts Kevin and Niall catch up on this weeks music news and discuss new music from Mastodon, Rise Against and Lingua Ignota, as well as a wider discussion on Spotify and its impact on artists. We also chat about festival season 2021 and whether live shows will resume this year and briefly discuss Gene Simmons' opinion on face masks.  If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/production for your...

INVICTA PODCAST #010 - The One Where Kev Is Wrong

March 05, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

On this week’s show, the guys are joined by head honcho, boss lady extraordinaire Cheri Faulkner for a deep dive on the brand new album from Architects, For Those That Wish To Exist.  As well as that, they look at the news that Mogwai got a number 1 album, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross win a golden globe for their work on Soul, the inevitable Download Festival cancellation, and go gushy over the news of a brand new Godspeed You! Black Emperor album.  The Invicta Media Music Podcast is brough...

INVICTA PODCAST #009 - The One Where We Got Drunk

February 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

And the podcast is back! On this week’s show, Kev and Niall cover the new single from French metal titans Gojira, as well as the news of potential new Storm Corrosion material, all but one member of Delain dramatically quitting the band, and asking whether or not anybody really wants a Pantera reunion in 2021? On top of all of that, the two have had a drink and remember how brilliant live music is. Tune in to listen to the fate of Dublin emos in the late 2000s, the most metal introduction ...

INVICTA PODCAST #008 - We Are Nothing If Not Predictable

February 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

It’s podcast day! This week on the show, Kev and Niall look at the news of a new Cannibal Corpse album, as well as why Serj Tankian may be the new Tommy Wiseau of music, and in depth discussions on new releases from Cult of Luna and Hayley Williams! As well as all of that good stuff, we have a great chat with Joel and Jack from A Night In The Abyss about their brilliant new EP, Begotten! If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/production for your own music or podcast then remember that...

INVICTA PODCAST #007 - Fatality! RIP Mouldy Old Geraldine

February 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Welcome back to the Invicta Music Podcast! This week on the show, Kev and Niall look at the news that the criminally underrated Rolo Tomassi have finished recording their 6th studio album, Slice The Cake’s new Discord server, The Bakery, and why this could be the new normal for bands on the up, as well as the U-Turn by PRS on their latest licensing policy.  As well as all of that good stuff, we have an exclusive interview with Fatality front man Josh Abbott ahead of their new Invicta Media M...

INVICTA PODCAST #006 - Glast-None-Bury

January 29, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

This week on the podcast, we discuss a potential new Loathe album one year after the brilliant I Let It In And It Took Everything, as well as the absurd value of the Black Album, and how can Download possibly go ahead in the wake of Glastonbury getting cancelled? On top of all that, a special feature from Joel Rawlings as he interviews Buster Odeholm of Humanitiy’s Last Breath on their new album Välde.

INVICTA PODCAST #005 - Dead Butterflies Can’t Get Visas

January 22, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Welcome to episode 5 of the Invicta Music Podcast! In this episode, our contributors and hosts Kevin and Niall catch up on the weeks music news and talk about the new single from Architects, as well as new music from Machine Head, Møl and Megadeth! Also featured are a wider discussion around the UK music industry post-Brexit and all of the usual shenanigans.  If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/production for your own music or podcast then remember that you can get 20% off with our pr...

INVICTA PODCAST #004 - A Look Ahead at 2021

January 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Niall and Kev return for a look ahead at 2021, anticipated releases and who to keep your eye on this year. All Invicta podcasts are edited by Peace Productions (www.peaceproductions.co.uk) Mixing, mastering and audio engineering services - 20% off when you mention Invicta!

INVICTA PODCAST #003 - Album of the Year - Part 2!

January 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Join Niall, Kev and Josh as they complete the Album of the Year feature!

INVICTA PODCAST #002 - Album of the Year - Part One!

December 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Niall and Kev return for a deep dive into our album of the year list and chat in depth about who made it on, who didn't and why! We've split this beefy episode into two chunks; so come back next week for the conclusion! All Invicta podcasts are edited by Peace Productions (www.peaceproductions.co.uk) Mixing, mastering and audio engineering services - 20% off when you mention Invicta!

INVICTA PODCAST #001: Techabilitation at Home Preview / Chat to Gareth of Slice the Cake!

December 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of the brand new Invicta Music Podcast! In this episode, our contributors and hosts Kevin and Niall catch up on the weeks music news, review the new Palm Reader album Sleepless, and their recent livestream concert, as well as Architects at the Royal Albert Hall, and talk about the upcoming Techabilitation at home festival; Kevin also caught up with Gareth fromSlice The Cake, who are headlining the festival this Saturday 05/12/20, brought to you by ourselves ...

INVICTA MEETS: A Deep Dive With Harrison White of NOVENA

November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We chatted with Harrison about the formation of Novena, whether he could take bassist Moat Lowe in a fight (chicken or no chicken), all things piano, musical influences and the process behind their newest album Eleventh Hour.

INVICTA MEETS: Alan from The Black Dahlia Murder and Chris from Heart of a Coward

August 22, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

We grabbed some time to talk all things drums with Alan of The Black Dahlia Murder and Chris of Heart of a Coward. Just how did they come to be where they are now? How has the global pandemic affected their creative flow? Do they even miss live shows?!  All this and more on this debut episode of the Invicta Mag podcast Who should we interrogate next? Get in touch: [email protected] or on social media by searching for Invicta Mag