How many t-shirts do you think you could wear at once? Apparently the world record is currently 260, which is what Primordial's own Full Metal Hackett is aiming for, in aid of Metal For Good's upcoming Metal Merch day fundraiser. This week on the podcast, Hackett and Katy from MFG join Moose and Dews to find out what, where and why.
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It's an emotional day for Moose and Dews on the podcast this week, as it's the last podcast ever to be recorded in Moose's current studio. He's moving house soon, and leaving the house where the idea of Primordial, the planning, meetings and all sorts of other stuff took place. Hoverboards indoors also happened there. Not recommended tbh.
The guys also reveal the new Halloween 2023 merch design (27min into the video version fyi) and discuss the upcoming Metal Merch Day.
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We have just turned six years since the official launch of Primordial Radio on Sept 30th 2017, but as the guys were working on things significantly before that launch, it really feels more like seven years. Moose & Dews reflect on that time, and look forward to times to come.
There's also a look at World Mental Health Day, and the upcoming fun for Metal For Good's "Metal Merch Day."
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Dewsbury is thinking of having his first proper haircut in almost 20 years, and Opeth have just been announced for Bloodstock 2024, so of course it makes sense for a podcast title, right?
Moose & Dews also take a look at the rest of that 2024 Bloodstock line-up so far, as well as a potential Download festival leak that Dews isn't so sure of. They also cast an extremely cynical eye over the recent news that Live Nation is to stop taking merch cuts from bands playing their venues in the US.
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Life is a funny thing, and you never know what it has in store for you. Dewsbury for example, used to play punk rock around Leeds in the late 90s/early 00s. We know where he's ended up, but one of his old mates from the Yorkshire music scene has followed a very different path.
From Catalyst - the band that inspired his name - through the Sisters Of Mercy, Eureka Machines, Ugly Kid Joe (and many other projects) all the way to his Nameless Ghoul-hood in Ghost, Chris Catalyst has been a feature of the UK and international music scene for years. He's got a new album coming out in October, so joins Moose and Dews for a chat ahead of its release.
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Check out new music from Chris Catalyst here https://chriscatalyst.bandcamp.com/music
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Good vibes aplenty this week, with Moose & Dews in fine moods as certain trying things in their lives are seemingly coming to a close, leading to new beginnings.
There's some details about a potential Burns night event (for 2025!) and the guys are joined by Katy Baker from Metal For Good, to talk about some of the great stuff the charity has been doing, and what is coming up! https://metalforgood.org/
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Moose and Dews catch up from their respective sweatboxes this week, while steadfastly refusing to complain about being too warm!
There's the latest on merch, and the newly-announced PGM 2024, then the guys get into talking about the latest rock news, featuring a 30-year old Nirvana reissue, Megadeth's latest line-up change, and the return of the Osbournes podcast.
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Moose and Dews catch up again this week to put the world to rights. Dews has just got back from his counselling session (which is a weird time to record a podcast!) but mental health is one of the pillars of Primordial Radio, so the guys get into how they're feeling at the moment. TL;DR Holidays are needed all round!
There's also news of new Primordial merch, and a potential return of the Burns Supper in Jan 2024.
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Following on from an amazing weekend at Arctangent festival, Moose catches up with Dews once more for a debrief, as well as their usual exploration of life, the universe, everything, and why they're both so bloody tired!
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It's tag team festival-ing this week, as Dews has just returned from an epic Bloodstock weekend, and Moose is readying himself for a similarly epic weekend at his first Arctangent.
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Moose & Dews catch up this week, just ahead of the back-to-back Bloodstock/Arctangent weekends. It's gonna be a busy few days, as the guys reflect on some of the issues around covering a festival.
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After getting drenched courtesy of a flat car battery, and a dog that insisted upon being walked, we join Dewsbury in a grumpy mood. Joined as ever by Moose, the two of them ponder life, the universe and everything in this latest podcast.
Topics up for discussion include broadcasting from festivals, and Skindred's newly-announced Wembley Arena show, which eventually leads to the question: Who do we think is going to headline Download next year?
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Moose has returned from his travels, so he and Dewsbury catch up once again live on Twitch, while also attempting a Discord experiment that - kind of - works.
There's news of the current merch sale via https://primordialradio.com/merch/ as well as discussing being ditched by The Blowfish for the podcast, as he has a much better offer from CNN! Shark Week on Discovery Channel appears to be going well! Moose also gets his tinfoil hat out, as they discuss WTF appears to be going on with Twitter/X.
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Moose is off to his square meter of land in Scotland this week (long story...) so Pete and Dews take the opportunity to have a catch up about the perils of smoking, and the benefits of parenting in ancient Rome.
They eventually get on to talking about more important matters, with the big thing being the launch of the official Primordial Discord server. With social media being an increasingly hostile place, it's about time that there's a place for the PRFam to chat that doesn't depend on algorithms and sponsored ads.
They also get chatting about some upcoming festivals, including Bloodstock, Arctangent and Manchester's Radar Fest, where Pete is looking forward to seeing Sleep Token in a way smaller room than expected!
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In this week's podcast, Moose and Pete take the helm as Dews is unfortunately under the weather. They kick off the discussion by celebrating the resounding success of the Big Bang Five, Pete then shares his experience of the 2000 Trees Festival and how he was refused service at the bar due to the risk of lightning!
The guys also talk about the importance of Discord as a communication platform. They emphasize how this platform offers distinct advantages over traditional social media platforms when it comes to connecting with the PRfam. With real-time communication at its core, Discord enables them to engage in dynamic conversations, fostering a sense of community among the Primordial community. They highlight the ability to exercise control over content visibility, free from the constraints of algorithms that often hinder reach on other platforms.
The conversation then shifts to Bloodstock Festival and Moose and Pete express their excitement about seeing Devin Townsend and Igorr at the upcoming Arctangent festival. However, they can't help but mention Heilung, known for their unconventional percussion instruments, they are made from, yes, human bones.
They also briefly touch upon their plans to attend the upcoming Radar Fest in Manchester and how this will likely be the last time people will get to see Sleep Token in a venue that small after selling out Wembley Arena in just 10 minutes.
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Moose and Dews catch up old school-style with an audio-only podcast this week. With his offspring starting daycare soon, Dews has some actual parenting to do, so the Weds Twitch stream is on hold for now.
There's a bunch of stuff for the guys to talk about, including why Dews is so confused about childcare and ridiculously expensive SUVs. They eventually get onto the point of the podcast, and get talking about the changing plans for Primordial's 7th birthday party this coming September, and the ongoing plan to ditch Elon Musk's hellscape website.
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Yeah, that podcast title is a total lie, although Moose and Dews do start out by discussing some of the realities faced by those running a business - particularly an online one - in 2023. They also get chatting about the recent Glastonbury festival coverage, in particular that of rock legends Guns N' Roses.
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You know when you're in a situation where you've done all you can do, and now you've just got to wait for things to play out? That's where the guys find themselves this week. It's a tiring state to be in, as you find yourself just waiting for something to happen, when ideally you'd like to be pro-active and make something happen!
It's not doom & gloom though - far from it - as life continues, and Moose & Dews get to have their weekly catch up.
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The dust has only just settled, and some of the hangovers haven't even gone yet, but Moose and Dews chat once again on the podcast, this week taking a look back at Download 2023. From the low point of 7-hour traffic queues, to the high point of Bring Me The Horizon's bar-raising headline performance, Moose shares his experiences.
There's also an insight into the actual processes involved in gathering and publishing content from a festival. Internet definitely helps!
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The day is here when thousands of rockers, metalheads and misfits will be making the annual pilgrimage to Donington for Download Festival, this year celebrating it's 20th anniversary!
Moose and Dews catch up just before Moose hits the road, so they're on a time crunch to chat about everything that needs discussing, from the upcoming Big Bang 5, to Bullet For My Valentine on the Primordial Radio residential, as well as a look ahead to what will surely be a fabulous weekend.
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Spring bank holiday weekend saw the Heavy Music Awards, followed by Slam Dunk festival, which means that festival season 2023 is go! Moose and Dews catch up to look at some of the issues that seem to have cropped up at the various events.
There's also a look ahead to the biggie; Download festival's 20th anniversary!
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...although "spectacular" may be over-egging it slightly.
After almost 6.5 years, the guys have finally made it halfway to that all-important (for metalheads!) episode 666! Which means they only have 6 years to think of something to make it actually spectacular.
This week, the guys are joined by PRFam member Stew Green, who is about to leave for Nigeria on a charitable mission to help people who require pacemakers, but otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. Proper superhero stuff.
There's also a look ahead to the Big Bang 5, as well as a look at some of the latest rock news.
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Moose and Dews reunite on the podcast this week, following on from a triumphant (and phenomenally sunny!) weekend, during which Dews finally got married!
The wedding is one of the topics of conversation this week, but the main focus is on Mental Health Awareness Week, which is appropriate given that Dews had just been to a counselling session at the time of recording!
For more details on Mental Health Awareness Week check out https://primordialradio.com/mentalhealth/
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As the rock and metal scene continues to evolve, so does Primordial Radio. In EP331 of the Primordial Radio podcast, Moose and Pete Bailey discussed various growth strategies, challenges, and future plans for the station.
Both Moose and Pete agreed on the need for investment and growth, with Pete suggesting a diversified multimedia approach to reach fans through different channels and outlets. To keep content fresh and entertaining, Moose talked about appealing to a variety of tastes within the rock and metal scene. Pete chimed in on the changing content landscape, noting the decline in the popularity of reaction videos. The pair also touched on the challenges of recreating live experiences in the digital realm, exploring possibilities like Metaverse and VR gigs.
Pete proposed branching out into multimedia and serving up specific content to cater to different fan preferences. They acknowledged the fragmentation of the rock and metal scene and the importance of providing content tailored to specific niches within it.
In discussing future strategies for Primordial Radio's growth, Moose highlighted the potential of investing in successful areas such as events and merchandising. He also emphasized the value of human resources and refining roles within the organization. Pete acknowledged the importance of expanding the base for merchandising and attracting new users, while Moose envisioned opening merch sales to a broader audience beyond just Primordial members.
Both Moose and Pete agreed that constructive criticism is essential for improvement and invited listeners to share their suggestions on how they would invest a million pounds to enhance Primordial Radio and attract new users.
Moose and Pete explored integration strategies like attending concerts, festivals, joining communities, events, and volunteering. Pete mentioned the struggle with scalability and the distinction between community and audience, but Moose countered with an example of Hell's Angels as a large, well-organized community with local chapters.
The conversation also referenced BrewDog, a business that hosts local gatherings and takes a decentralized approach. Moose even suggested the possibility of a franchising model for Primordial Radio.
Finally, Moose and Pete touched upon the recent PGM event, emphasizing the importance of event quality for marketing. They discussed the challenges of balancing costs and attendee expectations, expressing their priority to do right by the business and attendees rather than trying to please everyone.
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Moose and Dews catch up in the aftermath of a most triumphant weekend in Wolverhampton, to discuss the PGM that was. There was music, food and fun galore, but it was not without it's issues, one of which being that there is STILL a knackered rental van in a supermarket car park somewhere along the M40. Yikes.
There's also a look ahead to a (potential!) couple of upcoming events TBA...
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