S01 E93 Do you like metal? Do you like death? Probably not, and that's quite understandable. But do you like live music that is more metallic than Iron Man's codpiece? Or would you rather a nice sit down? For this episode, we're in the Finland, soaking up punishing music that's brutal in timbre and attack. Andrew Culture and Dr Sam went to Finland to attend the most punk … [Read more...] about Deathfest Helsinki 2024 review
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The SKA-Punk episode
S01 E27 It's summer, so we're doing a Ska Punk episode! Join Dr Sam and Andrew Culture as we wander down a slightly off-beat memory lane of peppy music! This episode has many brilliant anecdotes, especially around the punk scene of the late 90s and early 2000s, including our adventures in German squats and the generosity of touring bands. It's not nostalgia; it's a … [Read more...] about The SKA-Punk episode
Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (live review)
S01 E23 We're sticking with our current theme of Finland for one more episode (for now). Join Dr Sam as he shares his thoughts on seeing Meshuggah in a municipal building designed for the Communist Party in Helsinki. Including Dr Sam's notes on the anthropology notes on the audience. Riff of the week … [Read more...] about Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (live review)
Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
S01 E22 Join Dr Sam and Andrew as they visit the very first Hellskinki Metal Festival (yes, note the two insertions of the letter 'L'). Find out what an extreme metal festival in the heart of one of the most metal countries in the world is like, first hand. As with all our live reviews, we make a real effort to make you feel as if you might actually be at the event. … [Read more...] about Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
