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Bands whose sound doesn’t match their image

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S01 E97

Grab your studded jackets and get ready for another round of unfiltered chaos with Andrew Culture and David Jago on Beat Motel. This week, the lads are tearing into bands whose sound just doesn’t match their image. From the letdown of Marilyn Manson’s early albums to the baffling presence of Ghost t-shirts at metal gigs, no band is safe from their sharp, witty analysis.

Andrew dishes out some surprises as he explores black metal bands that look nothing like you’d expect. Meanwhile, Jago goes on a proper rant about The Killers – apparently the band with the best name in the history of music, but who wasted it on sugary Vegas pop. You can feel the fury coming through the mic!

Expect name-drops from Faith No More to John Coltrane, with a good dollop of British humour and punk attitude keeping things lively. There’s even a bit of introspection as the lads discuss how knowing too much about a band can sometimes ruin the magic – Charlatans, we’re looking at you!

It’s witty, chaotic, and as loud as ever—grab a pint, crank up the volume, and get ready for another wild ride with Beat Motel.

Key Segments:

  1. Marilyn Manson: Gothic Image, Not-So-Goth Sound
  2. Ghost T-Shirts at Metal Gigs: What’s the Craic?
  3. The Killers: Brilliant Band Name, Soft Sound – What Gives?
  4. Helmet: Techie Look, Earth-Shattering Sound

Riff of the Week:
Andrew’s pick is a black metal classic, while Jago brings Wolfbrigade to the table, proving that sometimes two notes are all you need to blow minds.

Rant of the Week:
Jago lets loose on The Killers for wasting the coolest band name ever on poppy, polished radio rock. Expect fireworks.

Why You Should Listen:

  • You’re into music with no frills and plenty of attitude.
  • Expect brutally honest takes, filthy banter, and a punk rock spirit that’ll remind you of dodgy basement gigs.

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Riffs of the week

Jago’s Riff

  • A Love Supreme, Pt. II – Resolution (0:20)

Andrew’s Riff

  • Wolfbrigade – Nomad Pack (1:16)

Jago’s track choices

  1. Marilyn Mason – Lunchbox (1:02)
  2. The Killers – Somebody told me (0:40)
  3. Jessie J – Do It Like A Dude (0:44)
  4. Helmet – Give it (0.21)

Andrew’s track choices

  1. Agriculture – Look, Pt1 (opening)
  2. Fontaines D.C – Cello song (2:13)
  3. Har Mar Superstar – Prisoner (2:31)
  4. Electric Callboy – We got the moves (opening)