Moose and Dews catch up once again this week and it’s all about Donington, as Dews has just returned from the Download Festival 2026 launch event. Turns out the Barbican in London is big - like, really big - on concrete.
They go through the announcement, from the absolute slam-dunk, gold star booking of Limp Bizkit on a Friday night, all the way down the undercard, with Dews having a change of heart from his initial misgivings with Gun N’ Roses. They’re the most dangerous band on the planet, of course they’ll be excellent.
They also speculate on atmospheric conditions around Donington potentially creating an unusual cloud over the audience while Cypress Hill are onstage. Ahem
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Moose returns to the podcast this week. He and Dews catch up, with Dews taking his commitment to living in the past seriously, as he’s currently living in 2020! Covid is apparently still very much a thing. Ugh.
They chat about their respective other jobs, with Moose in particular taking great amusement from corporate morale-boosting initiatives such as “carve a pumpkin afternoon.” Presumably “Silly Hat Day” will be next month.
Dews gets into a glowing review of the recent Manchester show from Igorrr, an artist/band who defy all attempts at pigeonholing into a genre, and produce some spectacular shows.
The guys are also joined by one of the co-founders of Metal For Good, Katy Baker. Katy discusses the success of the recent Metal Merch Day, acknowledging the community's support in making a difference.
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In this latest episode of the Primordial Podcast, Moose has taken his first week off since Moses was a lad, so Dewsbury is joined by the newly-married Pete Bailey!
The guys catch up on personal updates, and reminisce about the “good old days” of Call Of Duty Warzone, before paying tribute to two rock legends; former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and Limp Bizkit’s Sam Rivers, who sadly both passed recently. They also take a look into Slipknot's ongoing cybersquatting issues with Slipknot.com, as it bears a startling similarity to their own issues with Primordial.com. S/O to their Icelandic friend.
The guys also go on to highlight Metal For Good’s upcoming Metal Merch Day, including collabs with the Metal God Rob Halford and Massive Wagons, their excellent Ebay sale, and the not-to-be-missed Three-Spin Friday!
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In this heartfelt episode of Primordial Radio, Dewsbury and Moose reflect on the life and legacy of their dear friend Neil Cossey, who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. They discuss the importance of remembering Neil's spirit, the impact he had on their lives and the Primordial community, and how they plan to honor his memory by continuing the mission of Metal for Good, of which Neil was a Trustee.
Metal For Good co-founder Katy Baker joins the podcast to discuss Neil’s impact on the organisation, and also the upcoming Metal Merch Day, a fundraising day to support some great causes, which will also feature the podcast’s other guest this week; Baz from Massive Wagons!
He shares insights on the band’s collaboration with Metal for Good, the challenges of navigating the music business, and their ongoing efforts to expand their reach in Europe, while also honouring their commitment to giving back to the community.
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Dews returns to the podcast this week, fully rested and refreshed after his week away. So much so in fact, that he’s ready to get straight back to work, as DAMN that was an expensive week away! Thank you Center Parcs. With discussions on parenting, co-workers and - bizarrely - the state of the employment market in 2025, this week's podcast is chock full of all the cynicism you could ever want.
Eventually (around 34 mins in!) the guys get to talking about the upcoming Download Festival 2026 launch event (that Dewsbury may or may not be attending) which leads to the question of the festival formula. In Dews’ opinion, Download hit upon a winning format this year with a new, potentially controversial headliner sandwiched between two more established acts, but acts that themselves were also first-time headliners. This seemed to work really well, which leads to Dews favourite topic of DL line-up speculation. LinkinParkwayBizkit anyone?
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It would appear that Moose and Dews have been replaced by Waldorf and Statler this week, as their main focus appears to be complaining. Traffic, the fact it’s Autumn already, dark mornings, spurious research, forward planning, vitamins for babies, little bells that go *tinkle* and Moose’s fundamental unemployability are all among the subjects that arouse their ire this week, before they - eventually - get down to business.
They discuss the upcoming Halloween and Dirty Panda merch drop, and definitely do not discuss anything exclusively just for the podcast audience. Nope. Not this week.
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Dinosaur Pile-Up frontman Matt Bigland opens up in this new interview about the band’s triumphant return with their new album 'I’ve Felt Better', out now via Mascot Records.
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From a long creative process shaped by illness and introspection to the emotionally charged visuals by Fred Stonehouse, Matt shares the deeply personal journey behind the album’s creation and why this record means more than any before.
Matt reveals how a devastating battle with ulcerative colitis left him physically and mentally broken, leading to ego death, creative burnout, and long periods away from the stage. But through it all, music remained, if not as a lifeline, then as an inevitable force.
He explains how his relationship with fellow musician and now-wife Karen Diō brought clarity, love, and fresh purpose. The conversation also touches on the irony of fame, the realities of DIY artistry, and the bittersweet experience of returning to festivals like 2000 Trees.
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After confirming for 100% certainty that Dewsbury is not currently on meth (which kinda sounds like something that someone on meth would say) he and Moose catch up to discuss plans for the Primordial Burns Supper in Inverness next year. Tickets for the event will shortly be on sale from the website, including a hotel deal AND a trip to Loch Ness! How amazing would it be if the PRFam were the ones to finally confirm the existence of Nessie?! It could happen.
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This week Moose and Dews catch up at an unusually late hour, leading to the kind of catch-up they’d usually have over a few beers. Sadly, being consummate professionals, there were no beers involved in the recording of this podcast. Boooo!
After the usual discussion of life, the universe, and everything, the main topic of conversation this week is the titular dates for the calendar, including Metal For Good’s upcoming Metal Merch Day, and the slightly less upcoming Burns Supper in January.
They also brainstorm ideas for other potential events. This leads to the realisation that having two ticketed events within a week of each other would be very like Thomas The Tank Engine. It really *is* like a conversation they’d have in the pub.
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Moose and Dews catch up again this week, after an excellent weekend of (relatively!) wholesome, fantastic fun on Dews’ part Bloodstock festival 2025.
Looking back on the weekend that was, Dews reflects on his experiences at the festival, including some excellent performances, excellent company, and one notably excellent nap. The guys discuss the incredible, vibrant community around Bloodstock, the excitement of connecting with fans, and the nuances of festival organization, including weather conditions and future announcements.
They also look at the recent announcement of artists for Bloodstock 2026.
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Moose and Pete are back for this week's episode of the Primordial Radio Podcast and are discussing whether or not it's time for the podcast to have a change.
In the 8 years since we've started the podcast, video has become a much more important aspect, but so has discovery and SEO. Without changing the core of what the podcast is, Pete proposes ways we can grow the podcast via Spotify's new Partner Program, showcase other content such as the Radio Residency, but also maintain what we do now.
The guys discuss the pros and cons and what will be the best moving forward. There's also discussion on Bloodstock Festival coming up this weekend.
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