Epi. 104 – Save The Best For… First Heavy Matters podcast

39:15

Joey, live from Sri Lanka, Venny live from rainy Edinburgh, review two corkers from show-favourites Kardashev and Employed to serve

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Sykofant- Interview 47:37

25 days ago47:37

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Hear Joey chat (and butcher the Norwegian language) with Oslo's Sykofant, Melvin and Sindre. Progressive-rock goodness. They have only played two shows released an album and EP, and have already nailed a headlining spot! Also, find out why their music is so good for mowing the lawn.

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KLPS (Kollapse) - Interview 38:02

27 days ago38:02

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If you are a fan of post-metal in the vein of Cult of Luna then you need to check out KLPS (Kollapse) from Sweden. In this interview, Joey chats with Daniel about why the band changed their name, some upcoming shows and the pros and cons of social media.

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Sven de Caluwé - Aborted- Interview 33:28

4 weeks ago33:28

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With 4 weeks to go until their European tour, Joey chats with Sven from Aborted about how the USA tour went, choosing songs for the setlist, and an update on the debut Coffin Feeder album. Sven's enthusiasm is infectious and his work ethic is unbelievable.

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Ghostsmoker- Interview 46:54

5 weeks ago46:54

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Joey chats with Melbourne's Ghostsmoker. Fresh off the back of their album release show, Ben and Nathan share their thoughts on influences, the new Deafheaven album and negative reviews.

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Ep. 112 - Deafheaven's new album reviewed in one word 34:25

6 weeks ago34:25

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This week's show, we check out the sixth album from Deafheaven. The Black metal, Blackgaze or whatever you want to say to describe them are back after 2021's 'Infinite Granite'.

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EP. 111 - Like a Log Fire 42:10

7 weeks ago42:10

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We check out albums from Cradle of Filth, Drudkh and Nevborn in this episode.

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Ep.110 - Flower or Kidney? 49:09

9 weeks ago49:09

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Joey and Venny check out albums from Whitechapel, Guiltless, and Calyces on the show. These are three very different albums, but they are all still very much metal!

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King Parrot (Matt Young) Interview- Dublin 19:19

10 weeks ago19:19

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Joey caught up with Matt from King Parrot before their show in Dublin supporting Pantera.

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You're a big fan of length 35:21

11 weeks ago35:21

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On the latest episode, Joey and Venny discuss new albums from Charlie Griffiths (Tiktaalika) and Wren.

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Charlie Griffiths (Tiktaalika) Interview 1:01:40

12 weeks ago1:01:40

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Join us as we sit down with Charlie Griffiths of Haken and talk about his new solo album 'Gods of Pangaea'. We also wander off on a tangent talking about the latest albums from Opeth, and Dream Theatre. Plus, Charlie throws out some of the best prog albums you may never heard of.

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Joe James - Radar Festival interview 1:33:39

14 weeks ago1:33:39

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Joey had the chance to sit down with Joe James, organiser and booker for Radar Festival. Throughout this chat, the pair talk about the festival's conception right through to this year’s line-up. Along the way, they also chat about bands on the wish list and the state of festivals/ gigs today.

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Looking ahead to 2025 50:30

15 weeks ago50:30

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We take a look ahead to albums, gigs and festivals lineups for 2025.

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Fletch & Tony- AOTY 2024 1:50:08

20 weeks ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Joey & Venny are joined by Fletch and Tony to discuss their top 20 albums of 2024.

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Albums of the Year 2024 2:09:19

21 weeks ago2:09:19

2:09:19

Its the big show of the year! Joey and Venny countdown their top 20 aoty of 2024

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Bicurious- Interview. The Grand Social- Dublin 21st of November 2024 28:42

23 weeks ago28:42

28:42

Joey sat face-to-face with Taran and Gav from Bicurious at The Grand Social. Hot off the release of their new album 'Your Life is Over Now' the lads get into the topic of Arctangent, the new album and headlining Download.

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Divine Solitude- Interview 23:54

24 weeks ago23:54

23:54

Check out the latest interview 'Fletch' did with Divine Solitude. They chat about the workings of a one-man-band and the upcoming Xmas song that is out soon.

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Hidden Matters/ Heavy Mothers - Interview 39:12

25 weeks ago39:12

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Joey and Venny grab some time with Ari and Luke from Hidden Mothers. Their new album Erosion/ Avulsion is out on the 29th of November on Church Road Records.

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EP.107 - Great Segues 30:38

26 weeks ago30:38

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We review albums from Hidden Mothers, out on Church Road Records on the 29th of November. And Still out on Floodlit Records on the 15th of November. What a time for UK heavy music!!

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Codespeaker Interview 39:05

26 weeks ago39:05

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Joey and Venny ask Greg and Callum from Codespeaker questions. Their new album, Scavenger, is out on Ripcords Records on November 8th. They talk about making the record, whether to print vinyl, and Sleep Token.

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Still Interview- Jack and Fraser 45:07

27 weeks ago45:07

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Fraser and Jack of Still join Joey for a lovely catch-up. They talk about their new album, 'A Theft,' Fraser's coming out of his shell, and the grief surrounding writing it. We also slag each other off a fair bit.

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Epi. 106 - "I've got big balls" 40:19

28 weeks ago40:19

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On this week's show, we check out albums from, Iotunn, Gaerea, Codespeaker, Devin Townsend and Fit for an Autopsy.

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King parrot- Matt Young Interview 55:04

28 weeks ago55:04

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Joey had the pleasure of chatting to King Parrot vocalist, Matt Young. They discuss the upcoming Pantera tour, breaking it in and out of Australia and sobriety.

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Ep - 105- It's Over 49:22

29 weeks ago49:22

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In this episode, Joey and Venny provide a whistle-stop tour of the recent events in music, gigs and albums. They talk about the bands added to ATG and Tons of Rock 2025. Discuss Damnation festival. Review gigs from Health, Batushka and Xentrix. Also, here is a quick chat about albums from Still, 1349, Delta Sleep and Codespeaker.…

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Epi. 104 – Save the best for… first 47:37

32 weeks ago47:37

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Venny is joined by Tony and Fletch to discuss new albums from 1) The Black Dahlia Murder - Servitude 2) Heriot - Devoured by the mouth of hell (21mins) 3) LiZzard - Mesh (35 mins)

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Ep. 103 - Broad Church Road Records 22:19

33 weeks ago22:19

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On the latest episode, Joey and Venny review albums from Mork and Giant Walker.

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Ep. 102 - The Chuckle Brothers 24:48

34 weeks ago24:48

24:48

Join Venny and Joey as they discuss new albums from Winterfylleth and Zetra.

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Interview with Leif from Metal Heads Against Bullying 40:47

35 weeks ago40:47

40:47

Joey meets Leif, from Metal Heads Against Bullying. Leif talks about the vitally important work they do and shares some shocking statistics from Norway about suicides and bullying. Please, follow them on Instagram (metalheads_against_bullying) and check out their website www.against-bullying.com.

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Ep. 101 - ArcTanGent 2024 Review 1:30:05

35 weeks ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Join Joey and Venny as they chat about ATG 2024. Bands, beers and friendship!

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Episode 100 - Live from ATG 2024 27:47

37 weeks ago27:47