The curious case of cancel culture

The curious case of cancel culture

In Episode 20 Alan examines cancel culture and freedom of speech in society at large and what it means for music and metal in general. the how, when and where it came from and how not to avoid being duped into advocating censorship. Why we have common enemies and shared characteristics regardless of our politics and who prospers from keeping us at odds with other!

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Why was there so much violence at gigs in the old days?

Why was there so much violence at gigs in the old days?

A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram (nemtheanga_primordial) some old ticket stubs from the mid 80s to the early 90s and sure enough the violence that surrounded those shows got mentioned in the c...

21 Feb 202530min

let's talk about BLACK SABBATH

let's talk about BLACK SABBATH

Today's podcast is about Black Sabbath, plain and simple. Discussing the final show coming up in Villa Park, the return of Bill Ward, the pricing, the guests and support bands and some random observat...

14 Feb 202543min

Is the album now just a passion project?

Is the album now just a passion project?

In today's episode I discuss the idea that the album itself, one of the most defining things of modern culture is becoming a passion project, how deep cuts can just get lost completely and how the str...

7 Feb 202540min

READING A TOUR DIARY FROM 1999

READING A TOUR DIARY FROM 1999

In today's podcast I am reading a tour diary I wrote in 1999 for our old website. An 8 day tour of Portugal with one show in Spain and seeing if it rouses any old memories. This is my first time readi...

31 Jan 202539min

The importance of having a sparring partner

The importance of having a sparring partner

The files of my original take on the state of the worlds politics in 2024 were corrupted, perhaps the universe is telling me something. So this is just a sideways look at a couple of interesting and d...

24 Jan 202541min

The unexpected and unusual story of 'Storm before calm'

The unexpected and unusual story of 'Storm before calm'

This was supposed to be a look back over the years political, cultural, social events, things that stood out to me, a sideways take on a wild ride of a year but the recording didn't work out! So this ...

17 Jan 202524min

Is traditional underground metal in a state of managed decline?

Is traditional underground metal in a state of managed decline?

What's another year eh? getting back on the horse, back on the road again, not letting them grind ya down and all the usual cliches, this episode takes a look at the reaction to my top 20 of the year ...

10 Jan 202534min

MY TOP 21 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

MY TOP 21 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

This was supposed to be my top 20 but due to my forgetfulness turned into 21 on the hoof.... does what it says on the tin this one! would a top 20 hats seem better? let me know share and subscribe sup...

20 Dec 202427min

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