The Conspiracy Conformity Principle
Episode 86 is a breathless stream of consciousness, a ramble across many topics, is using the words conspiracy or tinfoil hat just the last resort of the lazy and ill informed who have no will to debate but just want to shut down conversation? when did metal and punk become quite so conformist? are there any dissenting voices to the mainstream narrative? are musicians now just carrying water for multinational corporations, even unwittingly? is it just a microcosm of an indulged safety first western middle class society that is now so risk averse anyone standing up for free speech or scepticism is a heretic....?normal service will be resumed when AA takes a breath and books in for that lobotomy....Help the show by becoming a Patron over atwww.patreon.com/AlanAverill for as little as $1 a monththe show is sponsored bywww.metalblade.comwww.eisenton.de (Europe) www.eisenton.com (USA)promo code AAPODCAST for free shipping (MB only for N.America)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Joulu 202146min
Is Western democracy actually under threat?
As most of Europe is now dealing with another winter of restrictions and rules, vaccine mandates are being imposed, internment camps built in Australia, new variants, gigs, art, entertainment and social society once again given the axe, lockdowns in Austria and others threatened, the profit margins of big pharma, and further infringements to civil liberty AA asks is Western democracy actually under threat from a new form of authoritarianism? or has he gone slightly mad.....or is the truth somewhere in the grey middle ground.....to support the show go towww.patreon.com/AlanAverillSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Joulu 202145min
RASPUTIN......The Mad Monk
Episode 84 is about Rasputin, the Mad Monk, love of the Russian Queen. AA continues his heavy metal heroes series with a deep dive into the incredible and fascinating life of Rasputin! His influence over the Russian Royal court at the turn of the century up to his part in World War One and the Bolshevik Revolution. Support the show over at www.patreon.com/AlanAverill go and rate and recommend it if you enjoy it!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Marras 202143min
Playing Devil's Advocate....
www.patreon.com/AlanAverill to support the show and get bonus content for as little as $1 a monthEpisode 83 is a spicy meatball.....as restrictions are imposed once again in Ireland, and in many countries across Europe, AA ponders what this really means, is it a clear signpost that there is no endgame? are we being prepped for a climate lockdown? or is that crazy talk? and if so who could blame us for being crazy? are we being prepped for the Meta world! is life now a very boring episode of Black Mirror.....and did you forget, he's just the singer in a heavy metal band......Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Marras 202143min
When is the right time to quit? and other such important questions
Episode 82 is the first part of an Instagram question and answers! (follow nemtheanga_primordial to get involved) from who would play AA in a movie all the way through to somehow explaining a tracker mortgage with some opinions on the state of live music and the arts, making a concept album and a very honest internal debate on how long a musicians shelf life is? how long can we keep going and when is the right time to quit? Part two which gets more spicy to follow.....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Marras 202146min
The Life and times of HP LOVECRAFT
HP LOVECRAFT. This episode is part of the Heavy Metal Heroes series! a look back at the life, times and influence of Howard Philips Lovecraft. One of the most seminal, influential, misunderstood and genuinely dark creative forces of the 20th century. Rather that discuss the symbolism of his writing this podcast digs into his life, upbringing, relationships, career, mental health and ultimately his untimely tragic death deep in poverty at a young age and his subsequent cultural renaissance and resurrection in popularity long after his death and his influence over modern sci fi and horror. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Marras 202148min
On the road again....getting back in the van
In Episode 80 AA discusses his first week back in the van on a small tour through the Uk, Wales and Ireland with his other band Dread Sovereign. What are the logistics like? can anyone make minimum wage? what were the restrictions like, can you guess which venue won the woke award? was he too pessimistic a few months ago about the prospects for the live music industry? and where could Ireland's ticket service lead and limit peoples social lives. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Loka 202144min
Primordial 'Redemption at the puritans hand' is 10 years old....
This Episode is a discussion of the Primordial album 'Redemption at the Puritan's Hand' is ten years old! Primordial is 30 and this is a chat about the album, how it was made, lyrics, aesthetics, song writing and recording processes! Available as a video cast over on My Youtube channel, search Alan AverillSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Loka 202134min
