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This is the Podcast of Alan Averill aka Nemtheanga, vocalist of the Irish Metal band Primordial for almost the last three decades! It's all about music industry commentary and insider info, rock n roll stories from a life on the road, travel experiences from every continent, piracy and general skullduggery, gallows humour, some political observation, musings on history and culture and some good old Irish psychoanalysis. A Vagabond of the Western World!..... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Averill


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 309 EPISODES

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    The AGITATORS ANONYMOUS podcast, hosted by Alan Averill, is a breath of fresh air in the world of Heavy Metal podcasts. As a long-time fan of Averill and his band Primordial, I was ecstatic when I learned that he had started his own podcast. And let me tell you, it couldn't have come at a better time.

    One of the best aspects of The AGITATORS ANONYMOUS podcast is the opportunity to hear Averill in a more intimate setting. While he has done numerous interviews in the past, this podcast allows him to showcase another side of his personality. His deep knowledge and passion for Heavy Metal are evident in every episode, as he delves into discussions about music, history, culture, and even personal experiences.

    Another great aspect of the podcast is the depth of experiences that Averill shares. Whether he's talking about being on tour with Primordial or recounting stories from his travels around the world, each episode is filled with fascinating anecdotes that keep listeners engaged from start to finish. It's clear that Averill has a wealth of stories to tell, and it's a joy to listen to him share them.

    Moreover, The AGITATORS ANONYMOUS podcast is highly recommended for any Heavy Metal purist or Primordial fan. Averill's insights into the genre are unparalleled, and his discussions about different bands and albums are both enlightening and entertaining. He brings a unique perspective to each topic and offers thought-provoking analysis that will leave listeners hungry for more.

    While it's difficult to find any major drawbacks to this podcast, one minor criticism could be its relatively new status. With only a few episodes released so far, there may be some listeners who desire more content from Averill. However, given the quality of each episode thus far, it's safe to say that future episodes will continue to be just as engaging and thought-provoking.

    In conclusion, The AGITATORS ANONYMOUS podcast is an absolute must-listen for any Heavy Metal enthusiast. Alan Averill's knowledge, passion, and storytelling abilities make for a captivating listening experience. Whether you're a long-time fan of Primordial or simply enjoy hearing intelligent discussions about music, this podcast is guaranteed to leave you craving more. I eagerly await future episodes from Averill and his team, as they continue to bring the world of Heavy Metal into our ears with style and substance.



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    Your extra rollercoaster ride through the abandoned theme park of free speech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:49


    ...a rickety death defying rollercoaster ride through the abandoned theme park of free speech! expect more heavy metal next week!!!Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Balkanisation bedlam, protesting to survive, sticky floors and dirty venues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 33:47


    A sideways look at the protests currently happening in Serbia and other places around the world as Primordial played there and Croatia last weekend, what is Balkanisation? are the current state of protests and politics in many areas of the world what the West predicted? not quite in my opinion, all this, what was the crowd chanting between songs? some random Kneecap commentary and why I prefer dirty, sweaty venues with some dark history and sticky floors to the modern sanitized live experience.....Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a chat w / Vorphalack from SAMAEL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 70:27


    Today's podcast is a great interview with the gracious, insightful and erudite Vorphalack from Swiss legends SAMAEL! Before Dark throne or Emperor was playing Black Metal....we had 'Worship Him'......one of the very very first second wave of Black Metal albums! and still an absolute killer of an album! Hugely influential on me at the time, so was a great experience to chat with Vorph about where it all started, the old demo, 7" and tape trading days all the way up to the present day! and it starts.....backstage at a Saxon show in the lone star state of Texas!also up as a video over on my YoutubeSamael on Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WXagRGw8AveVrRxDfUjli?si=fZM7p1O_Rd2FpluCpyZ4jAPrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    your guide to W.A.S.P !!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 51:20


    It's been a while, but back from the eh...grave is my Call from the Grave series! and this week one of the greatest Metal bands of all time....WASPMy random and all over the place scattered history, personal recollections, stories, and a look back over their long career!!also up as a video over on my Youtube Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The free speech first principle quandary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:39


    So after some digging it seems our boy Voltaire didn't actually say "I wholly disapprove of what you say—and will defend to the death your right to say it.".....it's an aphorism from a book written over 100 years ago, a Voltarianism one could say, but the principle remains, so I get into the Kneecap debate even more in this episode, asking where have all the people been for the last few years on the debate who are now posting IstandwithKneecap? as governments brought in more stringent speech codes and plenty of other bands fell foul of censorship and cancellation? so is it all just tribal? and do they have the right to say as they please? let's get into it....and the complex conundrums involved in analysing it......Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a chat w / Charles GHUL from MAYHEM (ex Cradle of Filth/ Imperial Vengeance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 56:47


    Episode 251 is a chat w / Charles (GHUL) from Mayhem (ex Cradle of Filth / Imperial Vengeance) which is also a video chat over on my Youtube channel! follow the link below. How did he end up in Mayhem? is there a difference in approaching songwriting? why did he leave Cradle and how having a plan, a goal and being dogged in pursuing your goals can pay off! This and sliding doors moments in your career, the anthropology of touring and how it can make monsters!!!!Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 250! How the F did that happen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 37:16


    Somehow I have made it to 250 episodes so it's the customary cliche to look back over the last 5 years! from the podcasts lockdown origins, lessons learned or still the same old stubborn mule? Where our scene has gone in the last half decade, A.I, society, freedom of speech, authoritarianism, the West, politics, pangolins and taking the piss.....it's all herePrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kneecap / Irish unification / Playlist protests / Who gets to do the firing in a band / ...and what is too extreme?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 42:58


    Part two of the recent Instagram Q + A! all sorts of random spicePrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Instagram interrogation part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 31:31


    Anything to avoid talking about politics right? well today's podcast is part one of an Instagram Q and A, pretty random.....from receiving the first Blasphemy demo back in the day on cassette, steam versus diesel to the footballer Adriano not really fulfilling his career, it's all therePrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Irishman abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 34:15


    What are the top 5 things Americans want to talk to an Irishman about? maybe not quite what you think.....last week Primordial returned to the USA for some East coast shows and Hell's Heroes festival in Texas. This is just a scattergun jetlagged account of my impressions! a state of the union address if you will.....Primordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Low Energy Heavy Metal Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 76:56


    This is just a pointless late night low energy chat between myself and Joe from Gama Bomb....does exactly what it says on the tin....not muchPrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    introducing the band BLOODBARK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 8:53


    This is a paid advertisement for the band BLOODBARKif this is something you are interested in doing for your band, then get in contact with mealan.averill@gmail.comBand contact :bloodbarkband@gmail.com bloodbark.bandcamp.com facebook.com/Bloodbark Bloodbark is a project of unknown origin made by an unknown number of people embracing that nature is the creator, storyteller and the artist behind it all. This idea sprouted with the 2018's album Bonebranches, where no human presence tarnished the art. The human aspect remained hidden, covered by snow while nature and emotion sang across beautiful landscapes and whispered verses with melodies to every listener, so it welcomed them into its utterly cold embrace of winter to lull into a cozy and familiar slumber. In the same vein Sacred Sound of Solitude banishes all humanity and captures the snow, spirits and creatures in a world that was born anew. And there, little stories form like snowflakes within forests and mountains to bring out majestic melodies intertwined with harsh winds and thundering avalanches. It dwells into emotional journeys of spirits, battles of elements and disintegration of living beings into eternal nature. While Bloodbark started as a perfect representation of the Majestic in Atmospheric Black Metal, it now evolved into a crisp, cold and yet more complex distinction of the Majestic. However, it does not stray too far from Atmospheric Black Metal but deepens its roots. All of this is accompanied by stunning photography of nature in winter and art that is not outsourced. This package is wrapped with a mix and master by Gabriele Gramaglia and released by Northern Silence Productions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 YEAR CAREER IN 15 SECONDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 31:39


    Bobby from Pentagram is right now one of the most famous people in the world, after 50 years....condensed into 15 seconds, more promo than you could shake a stick at. How should we feel about that as music fans? Should we dismiss it as once again the instant and ugly nature of the modern world and it's short attention span or simply crack a wry smile and enjoy it for what it is! One of rocks true survivors getting his moment in the sun....you decidePrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AI has to learn from somewhere right? but where.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 34:07


    STOP THIEF!!! Across the world copyright law is quietly changing or being changed, why? AI models have to learn from somewhere and be trained on existing art. Yet recognising this or compensating artists is a pain in the proverbials for governments who want investment in their countries and economies, so copyright laws are being challenged and changed. A group of artists released a silent album last week in protest, calling it theft!! I discuss this, how artists have very little ability to stand in the way of digital progress. Beginning however with my own trials and tribulations involved in trying to prove to a bot that I am who I am and I own the things I made back before the internet!!There may be trouble ahead!Primordial cds/lps available from https://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE GATHERING WILDERNESS IS 20 YEARS OLD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 40:40


    The 5th Primordial album 'The Gathering Wilderness" is 20 years old so today's podcast is about the album and why it wasn't the album we intended to make and doesn't really sound as we wanted! Take a listen, rate the show if you like it! share it with someone you think might enjoy ityou can order the album right here stillhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor emailalan@dragon-productions.comI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why was there so much violence at gigs in the old days?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 30:23


    A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram (nemtheanga_primordial) some old ticket stubs from the mid 80s to the early 90s and sure enough the violence that surrounded those shows got mentioned in the comments, so I thought I'd revisit that, the reasons why it was happening, a stabbing at a punk gig in 1977 which cast a shadow over gigs in the State for years and I ask, was it just a British isles and Irish thing? if so, why? How it stopped, why gigs now are often just corporate and empty feeling and whisper it....those were the great days, the classic gigs and we wouldn't have it any other way....My Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    let's talk about BLACK SABBATH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 43:19


    Today's podcast is about Black Sabbath, plain and simple. Discussing the final show coming up in Villa Park, the return of Bill Ward, the pricing, the guests and support bands and some random observations about the Ozzy albums including some worn out old vinyls.....if you want to see it as a video cast then head on over to My Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is the album now just a passion project?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 40:49


    In today's episode I discuss the idea that the album itself, one of the most defining things of modern culture is becoming a passion project, how deep cuts can just get lost completely and how the streaming format encourages endless singles. How this affects the vision of artists and how with touring becoming so expensive bands revert to greatest hits sets for festivals. Is making a full length right now actually detrimental to the grim business of driving numbers. My Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    READING A TOUR DIARY FROM 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 39:12


    In today's podcast I am reading a tour diary I wrote in 1999 for our old website. An 8 day tour of Portugal with one show in Spain and seeing if it rouses any old memories. This is my first time reading it since I wrote it, the confessions of a 20 something True Metal Vampire .....support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right hereVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandDREAD SOVEREIGNhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madeAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The importance of having a sparring partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 41:24


    The files of my original take on the state of the worlds politics in 2024 were corrupted, perhaps the universe is telling me something. So this is just a sideways look at a couple of interesting and difficult conversations I've had lately, starting with the Irish musical phenomenon Kneecap and ending with the darkness of the Grooming gangs scandal in the UK, and how the world is only going to get more wild and we have to try and drop our instinct of dismissing the messengers simply because we don't like their politics, or their history, or just the cut of their jib! support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right herehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The unexpected and unusual story of 'Storm before calm'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 24:40


    This was supposed to be a look back over the years political, cultural, social events, things that stood out to me, a sideways take on a wild ride of a year but the recording didn't work out! So this is an emergency pod! but a look back over the unusual and unexpected circumstances surrounding the 4th Primordial album, perhaps the most under looked and under rated? 2002's 'Storm before calm'it originally appeared on my Patreon!share and subscribesupport the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right herehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is traditional underground metal in a state of managed decline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 34:55


    What's another year eh? getting back on the horse, back on the road again, not letting them grind ya down and all the usual cliches, this episode takes a look at the reaction to my top 20 of the year we have just done and dusted and observing the absolute deluge of music I forgot or would never have enough hours in the day to check out and asks the question is the underground, traditional metal just in a state of managed decline? a dusty old museum we have to remember to turn the lights on so the odd visitor can see through the gloom?share and subscribesupport the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillMy Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialI made some very brutal old school death metal right herehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MY TOP 21 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 27:40


    This was supposed to be my top 20 but due to my forgetfulness turned into 21 on the hoof.... does what it says on the tin this one! would a top 20 hats seem better? let me know share and subscribe support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverill My Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@AlanAverillNemtheangahead over there and subscribePrimordial on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/ promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your order ships worldwide For info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficial I made some very brutal old school death metal right herehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTACheck out my other doom bandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAand take a listen to some old school electro goth I madehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unwrapping the Spotify business model

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 36:37


    After a lengthy and detailed discussion over on my instagram about Spotify I thought I'd clear up some of the confusion and misunderstandings involved in their business model and how it is to interact with that as a musician and artist. What unwrapped is all about, how it demands our attention and what we can do to support artists moving forwardssupport the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When did becoming a fan of music become such a digital chore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 34:25


    Todays podcast asks the question when did it become such a chore to be a fan of music? do you go to gigs and secretly wait for them to be over, feel like you haven't given that new album by your so called fave band enough time, and before you know it you have a stack of ignored vinyl staring at you? do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of new releases, so much so that being informed feels like doing the death scroll admin? find out why ....consume curate content, the 3 C'sto help Jeff Wagner from Radical research go tohttps://www.gofundme.com/f/greensboro-fire-adrienne-jeff?attribution_id=sl:1c5ea3f7-9aee-40e4-bc2c-7f8c0c2855f0take a look at the article at Hate Meditationshttps://hatemeditations.com/2024/06/06/metalhead-burnout-entrepreneurism-and-the-chore-of-modern-listening/?support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Curating legacy - the triple thrash treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 33:32


    How are some metal bands enjoying greater success than ever near the end of their careers? Kreator, Anthrax and Testament being a case in point, arguably past their creative peak, their peak of physical sales and out the other side of the changing winds of the music industry some bands are posting bigger numbers than ever out there on the road, how come? clever curation of their legacy? a huge stage show? being clever about digital singles.....? find outsupport the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The podcaster friend simulation theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 35:45


    90s Megadeth vs 90s Maiden? bald or not bald? why do we prefer one politicians over another? people who are really obsessed with politics forget most people don't care. Much delayed but rather vague thoughts on the US election...but very vague, but do you as a listener have the right to know my opinion, does anyone need my opinion and how did podcasts somehow end up being not only arguably the deciding factor in this election but such an important element of modern society, what does that say about us and the relationships we have with podcasters, whose voice we sometimes hear more than friends and family. Is it healthy and do they have too much power? support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's the economy stupid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 38:36


    After another year of gigging and travelling it's time to take a look at where the metal scene, where the underground is at more specifically, what trends are happening....as if I know! and discuss the truth that everything is about the economy stupid!!!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    INSTAGRAM Q + A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 38:42


    This one is something I haven't done in a long time! fielding some questions from my Instagram!! From misconceptions about being in a band to Ireland's lack of heavy metal history and only a few mentions of Trump......support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a chat w / JON from HEAVY METAL PHILOSOPHY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 64:46


    Episode 228 is a chat with American youtuber and podcaster Jon Barbas who hosts the Heavy Metal Philosophy page and platformsWe discuss masculinity in metal, whats positive and whats a grift within the scene, the upcoming election, guns, first amendment rights and issues, and many other things!!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...HEAVY METAL PHILOSOPHY LINKShttps://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4810mWMUNjYI2ebA6wr3XVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heavy-metal-philosophy/id1564661064Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact;https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophyHeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.comhttps://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyenhttps://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyenhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophyhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The expensive and nerdy world of vintage Heavy Metal t-shirt collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 37:59


    I don't solve the Middle East in this episode, or drone on about the American election or really answer any of life's big issues, that is unless you are a vintage merch collector, trader or simple plain old Heavy Metal fan! So strap yourself in for some proper obsessive compulsive nerdling true metal behaviour...... how come it's all got so goddamn expensive? what kind of stitching do you look for to make sure it's an OG, and some stories about my long lost Bathory shirt....is vintage merch collecting just a microcosm of real life? find out.....support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Everyone's a critic, instagram ready stage shows and an AI occult metal band with merch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 38:45


    Today's post red wine podcast is about criticism and how to deal with it, is tuning out of the comments cheating? the pressure on bands to have instagram ready stage shows and do they over shadow the music? and a read through of an AI occult doom metal bands substack manifesto.....support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a chat w / Dan from WOLCENSMEN + SOLSTICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 84:08


    Todays podcast is a chat with Dan from both Wolcensmen and Solstice, which may seem controversial to some, but very normal and standard to others, and while we don't agree on everything the principle behind Agitators Anonymous is that of freedom of speech, we cover the difficulties of stepping into someone else's musical shoes and singing damn hard songs! scepticism, rationality, being played by our algorithm, why the powers that be seek to divide and conquer us but also why we should all attempt in a polarised world to find common ground rather than divisions....there are some contentious topics here and there but everything should be on the table to discuss!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ALAN vs JOE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 106:58


    A stop gap episode as I am about to go on a short tour this week ahead and my throat has seen better days! so here is the last Metal Salvage chat between Joe from Gama Bomb and myself, random daft and the odd time even witty, insightful and amusing drunken and deluded conversations.....normal service resumed next week!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are you a libertarian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 44:49


    We hear the word libertarian and the phrase classical liberal a lot these days but where does it come from? what do libertarians believe and maybe you are one and don't know it? along with some other random chat, including the shelving of Ireland's Orwellian hate speech laws and why my mother thinks Blindboy is a much better podcaster....fair enough like, boi.....support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Will someone please call AI Danzig and game the system

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 36:20


    On this weeks podcast I discuss the recent case of Michael Smith, a prompter, music generator who was arrested for gaming Spotify's system, generating 100 000s of songs with AI, uploading them and then getting bots to fire up his numbers, getting caught after trying to get a 10$ million payout! and how the system is more or less open to complete manipulation....that, the new Danzig single and how for most bands now its about consolidation and not 'growth'support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How do you play the game as a new band? and is there any damn point?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 35:44


    Lately I've been getting a lot of emails and messages from new bands and musicians asking how can they make the next step! first mistake asking a grumpy old dude like me right? well, how do you play the game? is there any point and what if your chosen style has no underground, you have to go big or go home right?support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Durov's Dilemna, Dynamic pricing and the mystery of Attila's suitcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 28:58


    This week I discuss the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and how the cartoonish fake news became the soviet style disinformation, the dynamic pricing debacle over Oasis tickets and how gigs have now become a luxury experience for the upper middle class and some news about Attila S Thompsons missing suitcase...support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    the Oasis masculinity conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 40:50


    In this episode I discuss why Boomers are starting to only now notice there are no new rock bands anymore....and what part they played in that, how lad culture that was once celebrated in the 90s was redefined as toxic masculinity for the modern age and how the Oasis reunion has sparked the predictable responses from areas of the press....among loads of other nonsensesupport the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Another festival season nearly over...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 34:09


    Simple one this week, with another festival season under my belt I wonder how many more times this happens, the law of diminishing returns! being nearer the end than the beginning, going up against huge bands with your time slot, how the cost of living crisis is affecting merch sales, transient punters, and the feeling that the whole scene is building up a big head of steam once again.....can the centre hold or are we headed for a lot of cancellations over the next 12 months....or am I just a pessimistic chump? or all of the abovesupport the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a chat w / JASON from AGALLOCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 72:43


    Episode 215 is a chat with my mate Jason from US dark pagan post Black Metal pioneers AGALLOCH ! however you want to describe them one of the most beloved and individual bands of the last few decades. We caught up at Maryland death fest this year after many many years and vowed to podcast together! So here we are! Random chat about old school death metal, growing older, have our bands plateau'd and will Agalloch ever make any new music! support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    VERMINOUS SERPENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 40:28


    This may be an unusual move but this is an entire album of VERMINOUS SERPENT 'The Malign Covenant' which I played bass/vocals on along with JD on guitars (Slidhr) and MB (Malthusian) on drumsit came out maybe a year ago on Amor Fati Records! Germanychances are maybe you haven't heard it! black/death metal done the old school way! you can order the album on vinyl or cd at this linkhttps://shop.amor-fati-productions.de/en/suche?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=Verminous+serpent&submit_search=or follow the band over on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=axcn2VngTYqcB93nG6bkbgproduced by Shaun Cadogan for Last light recordings....Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inclusive Paris Blasphemy and the misfortunes of virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 31:34


    Was the opening Olympic ceremony a heinous Blasphemy or just daft woke folly? Why the Marquis de Sade appeals to Libertine edgelords but is a bad role model and why I wanted 5 minutes alone with Foucault....support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Essential advice for bands and some 90's Irish (RTE) Metal show nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 27:02


    A stopgap episode offering some essential advice for bands! and a newly found interview from the vaults.....from 1998 about Journey's End with that RTE Metal show! Ireland's main broadcaster back in the day! Expect youthful snarkiness and some vibrant bitchiness.....his name is Muggy Inclement.....Until next week!!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dodging the bullet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 30:19


    I mean what else could I talk about? Nature is Metal......Trump being totally Metal? well, old school Metal at least....back when Manowar were greased, ready and in their prime. Did Trump just quote some Manowar lyrics in a recent speech or is that fake news. Find out, some off the cuff assassination talk, via Sarajevo, world war one and other random off the cuff metal and historical referencessupport the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Final Vinyl - is record collecting a scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 37:34


    In a week where I pay way over the odds for a record I've wanted since 1989 to add to my personal ballast/collection, I ask is it really worth it? is there any romance really in clicking a button and getting it delivered to your door compared to going through the racks in a dank old cellar record shop back in the day. I finally get to me Manowar vinyl anecdote and wonder....is it really worth it? surely it's better to own nothing and be happy.....right? support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Uncle Joe's gaslighting weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 35:45


    My reaction to the presidential debate...as if anyone needed it, The Death of Stalin vs Weekend at Bernies explained at long last! Where did the term gaslighting come from, what does it mean and why does it feel so goddamn Soviet Soviet? so good they named it twice...support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 32:08


    In todays episode I talk about something I never thought I would say, seeing Beherit at a festival. A Black Metal bucket list moment.....Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer at the Houses of the Holy festival, if you know you know! However the episode is really about the possibility of ruining a legacy or reputation returning to the stage after so many years or even beginning a live career after years spent in the shadows, the Bathory paradox! and maybe old dogs bite down hardest after all these years!support the show over athttp://www.patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gigs to no one, larping at being in a band, and being able to spot AI songs.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 30:35


    The most depressing gig I ever witnessed to open with, followed by a discussion on the tempations of larping at being in a band using AI, who would resist? and what are the implications for the music industry once the gap narrows to make human musical creativity and AI indistinguishable....support this show over athttp://patreon.com/alanaverillTodays band sponsors BRAZEN TONGUEhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z63cqXyFlU506JN4HB3RW?si=bS_V3SjxSWatiBtPuCdBDwhttps://instagram.com/brazen_tongue https://brazentongue.bandcamp.com/ andWRACH one man Black Metal war from WalesListeners to Agitators Anonymous can receive 10% off their order by Inputting the code ALANAW @ apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/products/for more infoPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Celebrity for the ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 31:37


    May be a fools errand, if so let's be politically homeless fools together! a sideways look at the recent elections.....Ignorance is bliss after allsupport the show over athttps://patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6...sponsored byMetal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialVerminous Serpenthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl...Dread Sovereignhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Introducing WRACH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 7:06


    WRACH one man Black Metal war from WalesListeners to Agitators Anonymous can receive 10% off their order by Inputting the code ALANAW @ apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/products/From the cold dark shadows of Wales emerges Wrach, an enigmatic one-man black metal force. A tempest of relentless riffs, thunderous percussion, and infernal vocals, submerged deep within occult, death worship, and anticosmic theses.Enveloping listeners into a sinister esoteric atmosphere of otherworldly currents, straddling the line between the material and the abyss.Embrace death, transcend the mortal coil and revel in the sinister beauty hidden within the folds of the abyss. This solitary figure stands as a sentinel of Death, guiding initiates through desolate and perilous soundscapes, beckoning you to tread the treacherous path where malevolence and obscurity converge.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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