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Shane & Ronnie sat down with frontman Jon Harvey of Canadian Rockers Monster Truck.They discussed the upcoming Uk tour that kicks off in Dover on the 29th September and new album 'Warriors' released on the 30th September.Monster Truck's 2011 EP The Brown EP found success for them in Canada. The single "Seven Seas Blues" charted in the top ten of both the active rock airplay chart and the alternative rock airplay chart in the spring of 2012. After the release of two EPs, their debut album Furiosity was released on Dine Alone Records on May 28, 2013 and distributed on Universal.The band's second studio album entitled Sittin' Heavy was released on Mascot Records on February 19, 2016.The band won the 2013 Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year.They played the Download Festival in 2013 and supported Vista Chino on their European tour in October and November 2013. The band started recording the Sittin' Heavy album in January 2015 after touring with Alice in Chains, opening for them on their 2014 North American tour.Their track "Sweet Mountain River" was included in Ubisoft's music game Rocksmith 2014, "Seven Seas Blues" in EA Sports' NHL 13, and "Old Train" was used in an episode of Orphan Black, "Variable and Full of Perturbation". The first single from their second studio album was released on October 19, 2015, a track called "Don't Tell Me How to Live".A song, "The Enforcer", was also available only when pre-ordering the album. Their song "Righteous Smoke" is featured in EA Sports' NHL 17. The song "The Enforcer" was also used as the goal song for the Toronto Maple Leafs after every goal scored with a "Go Leafs Go" chant added to the song.The band's third studio album, True Rockers, was announced on June 1, 2018, upon the release of the lead single "Evolution".The title track featuring Dee Snider was released as a promotional single the following week. The album was released on September 14, 2018.In November 2021, Monster Truck was featured in Kid Rock's re-recording of their song "Don't Tell Me How To Live", released as the first single from Kid Rock's triple album. Kid Rock's recording features a rap rock sound. On March 14, 2022, it was announced that drummer Steve Kiely had departed from the band.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnie sat down with Kris Barras to discuss his brand new album Death Valley Paradise, a successful headline tour & a recap of what's happened since his last appearance on CrowCast over a year ago. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Weird week in the The Crows Nest, sadly a few of the band members have been unwell so this week Ronnie had to fly solo. He sat down and chatted to guitarist & frontman Rich and Drummer Robyn of British hard rockers STONE BROKEN. During the conversation they discussed life inside and out of the band since they last appeared on CrowCast (EP 18 on YOUTUBE) highs and lows. They also discussed their upcoming new album release REVELATION which available now to pre order, official release 22nd April 2022. And their Revelation UK tour that kicks off on the 20th April. Stone Broken are a British rock band, formed in 2013. They are from Walsall, West Midlands, England.Stone Broken comprises Rich Moss, vocals and guitar, Chris Davis, lead guitar, Robyn Haycock, drums and backing vocals, and Kieron Conroy, bass.The band self-released their debut EP, The Crow Flies, in 2014. Their first album, All In Time, was released independently in January 2016. Having signed to the Frontiers Records label later that year, the contract was subsequently dissolved and Stone Broken signed to the Spinefarm Records label in 2017. In 2018, the band released their second album, Ain't Always Easy. In late 2019, the debut album was re-issued on Spinefarm, and included a re-recording of their best known song, "Wait For You".This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down and chatted to Kob drummer of the The Punk Rock Factory who have been going viral over the past year with their take on pop punk Disney covers. We discussed marketing, and also a point were he thought he couldn't drum anymore. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we were joined by good friend Andrew Hunt who we met back in 2016 at Steelhouse Festival fronting Buffalo Summer, Andrew shares his ups and down throughout the music career leading him to join Valhalla Awaits who are gaining a lot of attention recently.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lee Small is a singer/Songwriter that hails from The Black Country in the West Midlands U.K.Over the years Lee has had the pleasure & great honour of working with some of the biggest names in the business ranging from Alexander Oneal to Wildhearts frontman Ginger.Many will know of Lee from being part of Tom Galley's Phenomena project Or also his times with Lionheart, SHY and The Sweet, whilst also having a successful solo career.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We welcomed radio presenter, radio programmer, audio producer and good friend Pete Bailey from Primordial Radio, this was a great insight into how he got into radio and how passionate the Dj's are at Primordial, loads of fun and and some cracking conversations. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return after a few months away from our audible version of Crowcast, we've been very busy behind the scenes. On this episode we are joined by Singer Songwriter Oli Brown. We discussed his journey throughout the music industry touring the US from a young age. Oli spoke of his times with Raveneye and his new project Oli Brown and The Dead Collective. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're delighted to welcome radio presenter and PR guru Emma Scott! Emma has worked for the two biggest radio groups in the UK – Bauer Radio and Global Radio – at stations like Kerrang! Radio, Power FM, Capital FM, Heart, Galaxy FM, Metro FM, Juice FM and Hallam FM.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack J Hutchinson is a London based guitarist and singer songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “Southern-smoked blues-rock with hooks, choruses, the lot”, his most recent album ‘Who Feeds The Wolf?‘ reached #1 in the Amazon Blues Chart and the iTunes Blues Chart Top 5. To date, he has released two solo albums, including the critically acclaimed ‘Paint No Fiction‘.Hutchinson has toured internationally, including headlining tours of Brazil, Spain, Russia, France and Germany. He has also played various high profile festivals across the world, sharing stages with acts such as ZZ Top, Bad Company, Rival Sons and Blackberry Smoke.In 2020 he featured on the Earache Records album ‘New Wave Of Rock N Roll', which hit the Official UK Vinyl Chart Top 10. In 2022 he returns with a hard hitting, guitar driven new album, ‘The Hammer Falls'.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Crowcast, we're delighted to welcome frontman of legendary rockers Therapy?, Mr Andy Cairns. Therapy? are a rock band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist-vocalist Andy Cairns from Ballyclare and drummer-vocalist Fyfe Ewing. Therapy? recorded their first demo with Cairns filling in on bass guitar. To complete the lineup, the band recruited Larne bassist Michael McKeegan.The band signed with major label A&M Records in 1992, for which they released four albums, most notably Troublegum in 1994 and Infernal Love in 1995. Ewing's departure in early 1996 preceded the arrivals of his replacement Graham Hopkins, and Martin McCarrick on cello and guitar. Neil Cooper replaced Hopkins on drums in 2002. Following the departure of McCarrick in 2004, the band have remained a stable three-piece since.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've been back on the road for a few weeks so the audio side has been quiet as we haven't had any guests, you can view the weekly shows on YouTube where we did Q&A's and did a re cap from our shows with The Wildhearts. This week is a little different as Ronnie & Lloyd sat down with Kris Coombs-Roberts as Shane was busy behind the scenes. Loads of stories from an incredible 20 year career with Funeral For Friend. Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band from Bridgend, formed in 2001 and currently consists of Matthew Davies-Kreye (lead vocals), Kris Coombs-Roberts (lead guitar, backing vocals), Gavin Burrough (guitars, backing vocals), Darran Smith (guitars), Richard Boucher (bass), and Ryan Richards (drums, screamed vocals).Funeral for a Friend's popularity rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their debut album, Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation (2003). Achieving both a gold certification and three top-twenty singles in their home country, Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation is often acclaimed as one of the landmark emo records of the 2000s. Hours (2005) featured a similar musical style to their debut, but also featured more melodic sensibilities, and Tales Don't Tell Themselves (2007) showed an evolution in Funeral for a Friend's musical style from that which defined their debut, as the group began to diverge from their use of screaming vocals and post-hardcore-influenced guitars, favoring a more melodic rock influence. These albums achieved gold and silver sales certificates respectively in the UK.Funeral for a Friend self-released their fourth album, Memory and Humanity (2008) through their short-lived record label Join Us, the album arguably being their most eclectic to date. Following this the band tied themselves to other independent labels for Welcome Home Armageddon (2011) Conduit (2013), and Chapter and Verse (2015), which showed the band returning to the more metal and hardcore-influenced the style of their earlier work. In September 2015, they announced their break-up and final tour in 2016. On 21 May 2016, they played their last performance to a sold-out Forum in London.In October 2019 Funeral for a Friend reunited as a live band, initially for three benefit shows – two in Cardiff at the Cardiff University Student Union followed by one in London at Shepherd's Bush Empire. Following a planned performance at the canceled 2020 Download Festival, they announced a headline UK tour for April 2021 playing songs from their first three albums.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spike, is an English rock front man, songwriter and vocalist most famous for his times with The Quireboys with whom he has released six studio albums to date.It takes some serious bottle (Jack Daniel's, perhaps?) and a good deal of ambition to up sticks at the age of 17 and seek fame and fortune in the Big Smoke.But Spike has always boasted both in abundance.When the charismatic frontman formed the Quireboys in 1984 with songwriting partner Guy Bailey few predicted anything but a glorious failure for this quirky north-south alliance.Yet within six years the band was riding high with a number two album and Spike was confirmed as a major international star.It all seemed like a long, long way from those early days propping up the bar in Newcastle's sweaty Mayfair Rock Club. But for Spike it all seemed so natural.The face of the Quireboys for almost three decades, the bandana-wearing Geordie with a boyish charm has enjoyed a stellar career, criss-crossing the world's biggest stages to critical acclaim.When Spike's beloved band initially called it quits in 1993 – after a rollercoaster ride featuring big hits, heavy falls, Sharon Osbourne's management and a slot supporting the Rolling Stones at Newcastle United's St James's Park – there was a fear one of rock n roll's favourite new sons could call it quits.But the multi-talented vocalist popped up alongside Poison's CC DeVille, and Dogs D'Amour stalwarts Darrell Bath and Tyla before delivering his 1998 solo debut Blue Eyed Soul.His chart-busting band spat out by the growing force that was grunge, Spike stayed strong.And in 2001 the time was finally right to reform the Quireboys. Within months it was just like the band had never been away.Reunited with long-time friend and guitarist Guy Griffin, Spike set about recruiting the core of a new-look act destined to redefine its glorious early-90s past.And if a revolving-door rhythm section has become synonymous with the Quireboys then the close-knit quartet of Spike, Griffin, Paul Guerin and Keith Weir has proved an invaluable constant.“It's a line-up that does the Quireboys justice and it's a line-up that's here to stay,” said the band's buoyant lead singer.“We're very proud of the work we've done in the studio and on stage during the last decade. And there's more to come.“The Quireboys is, and always has been, about having a good time and playing rock n roll you can sing and dance to.“I've never compromised in that respect. Our job is to put on a show. When our fans pay their money it's our duty to do give them the best live show money can buy – and then have a drink with them afterwards!”Recognised and revered as one of rock's most endearing frontmen, Spike has evolved into the mature songwriter responsible for some of the Quireboys' most evocative lyrics on brand new album Beautiful Curse.Currently putting the finishing touches to a deeply personal collection of songs celebrating Scottish singer songwriter Frankie Miller, it's clear there's much more to come from the genial Geordie with the Rod Stewart-esque rasp.This is Spike. And this is rock n rollThis has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russell Gilbrook is the latest drummer for the British rock band, Uriah Heep.Over the last few years Gilbrook has been establishing himself on the UK clinic tour scene. He has supported artists such as Greg Bissonette and completed a tour with Liberty DeVitto. He has worked/toured with Chris Barber and his band and also Alan Price, on whose album, Liberty, Gilbrook featured. He also replaced Cozy Powell in Bedlam (where he played with the brothers Dave and Denny Ball, plus singer Frank Aiello). Gilbrook has also played with Pete Bardens and featured on one of his albums.Gilbrook has also worked with Tony Iommi, Lonnie Donegan, John Farnham, Van Morrison and Tobias Sammet.Gilbrook teaches on the musician's channel on Sky Television and holds a position at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music and has published several teaching guides. He has demonstrated specialist drum clinics across Europe. He claims, though, that a rimshot cannot be used on a tom drum, just snares only. For the last few years he has also drummed with the Essex based covers band, Exposé, with Dave Moore (vocals), Pete Finch (keyboards), Alan Montague (Bass) and Ben Newton (guitar).Gilbrook has co-designed, with Marrell Drums, the bass drum beaters that he plays. He uses British Drum Company drums, Code drumheads, Baskey Drum Mats and Rug Lugs, Paiste cymbals and Pellwood drumsticks.In 2012, it was announced that Gilbrook would be the drummer in the 2013 album of the metal opera project Avantasia, called The Mystery of Time.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Crowcast , we're joined by none other than The Darkness guitarist, Mr Dan Hawkins!We'll be talking all about his incredible career with The Darkness, his work as a record producer, and about one of our favourite bands, Stone Gods!This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideoThe Darkness are a British rock band formed in Lowestoft, England, in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums, backing vocals).The Darkness came to prominence with the release of their debut album, Permission to Land, in 2003. Backed by the singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Love", "Growing on Me", "Get Your Hands off My Woman", and "Love Is Only a Feeling", the album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1.3 million. In 2004 the band won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Album.After extensive touring in support of their debut album, Poullain left the band in 2005, and was replaced by former guitar technician Richie Edwards. The band's second studio album, One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back, was released in November 2005. The following year, Justin Hawkins departed from the band after successfully completing a course of rehabilitation from alcohol and cocaine abuse.] As a result, the remaining members formed Stone Gods, and continued to perform and record without Hawkins, who subsequently fronted his own project, Hot Leg.On 15 March 2011, The Darkness announced reunion shows, with original bassist Frankie Poullain, including Download Festival 2011, and the Isle of Wight Festival 2012. Their third album, Hot Cakes, was released on 20 August 2012. Original drummer Ed Graham then left the band, feeling the strain of touring was affecting his personal life, in which he had pressing issues. In 2015 a fourth studio album was announced, entitled Last of Our Kind, which was released on 2 June 2015. A fifth album, Pinewood Smile, was released on 6 October 2017 and one year later on 15 June 2018 a live album, Live at Hammersmith, was also released. Their sixth studio album, Easter Is Cancelled was released on 4 October 2019. After the Coronavirus pandemic put a stop to their world tour in 2020, the band wound up the year with a one-off streamed live show titled "Streaming of a White Christmas", which was also recorded as a new live album and slated to be released on CD and vinyl in June 2021. On 4 June 2021, the band announced their seventh studio album Motorheart would be released on 15 October 2021 with an extensive UK tour through November and December 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us will be another golden-voiced Welshman, in Mr Neil Starr! We talk about his previous bands (most recently Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons), his new band THE BEAT-HELLS, and his wonderful ukulele skills!This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was a second chat taken from our recent episode of CrowCast #71. We spoke with the frontman of Scarlet Rebels Wayne Doyle. Recently signing to earache records, A new album to be released 'SEE THROUGH BLUE' and also announced they are joining us on the bill at Cardiff Castle later this month. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined by frontman Tom Hollister and returning CrowCast guest guitarist Chris Buck of newly formed Cardinal Black. We discuss how the band met, new music and of course the upcoming show with us at Cardiff Castle which will be the bands first gig. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Crowcast, we're delighted to be joined by the legend that is Mathew pritchard! We'll be talking Dirty Sanchez to Dirty Vegan and everything in between, including Mathew's recent herculean effort rowing across the Atlantic!!This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks episode we are joined by the founders of Steelhouse Festival and good friends of the Crows Mr Mikey Evans and Max Rhead. These guys have worked so hard to make it happen this year and its great news for everyone they were given the green light off the welsh government. Even the most simple tasks proved to be difficult as they explain during the show. It's been 11 years since the Welsh hills first came alive with the sound of Classic Rock. And like the towering, solid piece of stone it's perched on, the Steelhouse Festival stands resolute – a seemingly immovable object on the festival landscape. Steelhouse looks set to be the biggest and best yet with rock soldiers from far and wide making the uphill ascent for a bill that mixes the classic and the contemporary and is as breathtaking as the location itself.Officially the UK's highest music festival, this unique event will once again be held in the spectacular surroundings of Hafod-y-Dafal Farm situated on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons. Aiming to be the UK's best value rock festival where families and friends can rock out at a price that won't clear out the holiday kitty, the event has built up a loyal following and a real heritage over many successful years. Classic rock cornerstones such as THIN LIZZY, THUNDER, THE DARKNESS, UFO, EUROPE, BLACKSTAR RIDERS, THOSE DAMN CROWS,SAXON, MICHAEL SCHENKER, MYLES KENNEDY, SEBASTIAN BACH, DEE SNIDER, SKINDRED, RIVAL SONS and more have all etched their names into Steelhouse history.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Crowcast, we're delighted to welcome Bullet for My Valentine bassist, Mr Jamie Mathias!We'll talk about Jamie's musical career, joining BFMV, their new single and forthcoming album ,and on Bullet headlining Download Festival Pilot last monthBullet for My Valentine, often abbreviated as BFMV, are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is currently composed of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason Bowld(drums) and Jamie Mathias (bass guitar, backing vocals). Former members include Michael Thomas, Jason James and Nick Crandle; the latter were on bass. They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine. A change of style from that of Jeff Killed John led the band to change their name.[1] In 2002, the band secured a five-album deal with Sony BMG. The band has stated that their music is influenced by classic metal acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Slayer. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.Bullet for My Valentine's debut album The Poison was released on 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 14 February 2006 in the United States to coincide with Valentine's Day, in a nod to the band's name. The album entered the U.S. Billboard200 at number 128. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band made appearances at the Download Festival and Kerrang! XXV, and undertook a U.S. tour with Rob Zombie. Bullet for My Valentine's second studio album, Scream Aim Fire, was released on 28 January 2008 and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. The band's third album, Fever, was released on 26 April 2010 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. On 8 February 2013, the band released their fourth studio album, Temper Temper,[2] which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. On 14 August 2015, the band released their fifth studio album, Venom, which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200. On 29 June 2018, the band released their sixth studio album, Gravity. The band has sold over one million albums in the United States and over 3,000,000 albums worldwide[3] and are the most-successful act in the Kerrang! Awards category of "Best British Band" with three wins.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to our recent visual episode DOWNLOAD QUIZ we decided to upload another old episode for you audio listeners. We caught up with one of the top British drummers Mark Richardson around march 2021. We discussed his times with Little Angels, Skunk Anansie, Feeder and more. Mark also talked about the highs and lows of touring, explaining the importance of understanding mental health and coping with addiction. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to our recent visual episode all about the Download Festival Pilot we decided to upload an oldie but goodie for you audio listeners.We caught up with good friend and one of the best guitarists on the planet Mr Andy James in October 2020 who officially became the newest member of Five Finger Death Punch. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideoFive Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005. The band's name comes from kung fu cinema. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011. Spencer then departed the band in 2018 due to recurring back issues, and was replaced by Charlie Engen, making rhythm guitarist Bathory the only remaining founding member of the band. In October 2020, British guitarist Andy James became the band's lead guitarist, replacing Jason Hook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Crowcast, we're delighted to welcome the frontman of the group that Kerrang! Magazine recently proclaimed as ‘Britain's Next Breakout Band', Mr Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence! Holding Absence are a rock band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in 2015. The group consists of lead vocalist Lucas Woodland, guitarist Scott Carey and drummer Ashley Green.The band released an initial collection of singles in 2017, as well as a split EP with Loathe in 2018, before finally releasing their debut record, Holding Absence, in 2019. They are signed with SharpTone Records.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined this week by welsh stand up comedian Drew TaylorThis has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined my the riff maestro himself BISHOP! great to meet Chris who spoke with was live from Austen, Texas. Packed with stories of touring, new music and the journey of Crobot. Crobot is an American hard rock band from Pottsville, Pennsylvania composed of Brandon Yeagley, Chris Bishop, and Dan Ryan.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined this week by Guitarist, Songrwriter and a legend of the NWOBHM scene Mr Brian Tatler of Diamond Head.Diamond Head is an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, England. The band was part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Crowcast, we were joined by our good friend and fellow Welshman, Mr Sean Smith!We'll talk about his time touring the world with his band The Blackout, his incredibly popular ‘Sappenin' podcast, and his new band RaidersThis has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Shane & Ronnie chatted to lead vocalist and frontman Josh Todd of American rockers Buckcherry. Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, Buckcherry (1999) and Time Bomb (2001), before dissolving in 2002. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry with a new lineup and released a new album in 2006, 15. It contained Buckcherry's biggest crossover hits to date, "Crazy Bitch", and their first Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, "Sorry". Their fourth album, Black Butterfly, was released in 2008, and their fifth album, All Night Long, was released in 2010. Buckcherry released their sixth album, Confessions, in 2013, followed by their seventh album Rock 'n' Roll in 2015.[2] They released their eighth album Warpaint in 2019. Their ninth album Hellbound is due out 25th June 2021.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were joined by Download Festival head honcho Andy Copping, this episode is packed with stories and insights into one of the biggest festivals in the world. Andy discussed potential headliners past, present and future. We chatted about his journey throughout the music industry becoming one of the most talked about promoters.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE.https://www.thosedamncrows.com/crowcastvideo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Great to have Danny Bowes return to the CrowCast, for those not aware we first spoke with Danny months ago but sadly the audio wasn't usable for the Podcast, the episode is till available to watch via our YouTube channel. On this episode we catch up and see how Danny has been throughout the pandemic, we also chat about the stunning New Thunder releases 'All The Right Noises ' and the new book 'The First 50 years" thats in the works. This was a lovely laid back, comical episode jammed with so many entertaining stories. Thunder are an English hard rock band from London. Formed in 1989, the group was founded by former Terraplane members Danny Bowes (lead vocals), Luke Morley (guitar, backing vocals) and Gary 'Harry' James (drums), along with second guitarist and keyboardist Ben Mathews and bassist Mark "Snake" Luckhurst. Originally signed to EMI Records in the UK, the band released their debut album Backstreet Symphony in 1990, which reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart and number 114 on the US Billboard 200. The 1992 follow-up Laughing on Judgement Day reached number 2, while both albums were certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). All nine singles released from the two albums reached the UK Singles Chart top 40.Luckhurst left the band in late 1992, and was replaced the following February by former Great King Rat bassist Mikael Höglund. The new lineup recorded only one studio album, Behind Closed Doors, which peaked at number 5 in the UK and spawned three UK top 40 singles. The 1995 compilation Their Finest Hour (And a Bit) reached number 22 in the UK and was certified silver by the BPI. Höglund left in 1996 and was replaced by Chris Childs, after Morley performed bass on fourth album The Thrill of It All, which reached the UK top 20. Thunder's 1998 live album Live reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart, while the following year's fifth studio album Giving the Game Away reached number 49. The band broke up in early 2000 due to "outside business forces".After a brief hiatus, Thunder returned in 2002 and formed their own record label, STC Recordings. The band's sixth studio album Shooting at the Sun was released the following year, supported by the UK top 50 single "Loser". After three more new studio albums – 2005's The Magnificent Seventh, 2006's Robert Johnson's Tombstone and 2008's Bang! – Thunder decided to break up in 2009. Two years later, however, the group returned for a third active spell, scheduling a number of sporadic live shows over the following years. A tenth studio album, Wonder Days, was released on the earMusic label in 2015, giving the band their first UK top ten since 1995 when it peaked at number 9. Rip It Up followed in 2017, reaching a peak UK Albums Chart position of number 3.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/wzZWwkzfx0U See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're delighted to welcome our good friend and Grammy-nominated record producer Romesh Dodangoda.Not only did Romesh produce and mix 'Sick Of Me', but he's worked with huge artists from Motorhead to Bring Me The Horizon, so will no doubt have plenty of stories to tell and insight to share!Romesh Dodangoda is a Record Producer / Mixer from Wales, UK. Specialising in Rock / Pop and Metal, Romesh has a production studio in the heart of Cardiff, but also travels around to various studios to work with artists.His work includes recording the GRAMMY nominated #1 album “Amo” from Bring Me The Horizon which includes the singles “Mantra” and “Wonderful Life”.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/srsAtN-KqCU See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode Ronnie & Shane sit down with good friend, former bassist of The Darkness and lead singer/guitarist of Stone Gods - Mr Richie Edwards!!This was packed with stories from his years as a Roadie to Rockstar.The Darkness, his time spent with Robert Plant, The Stereophonics, Sir Tom Jones and we even got the exclusive that Stone Gods long awaited second album is a go. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/u3im95QhNqw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronnie & Shane catch up with heavy metal frontman Biff Byford of Saxon. Saxon were the leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe's most successful metal acts. The band tour regularly and have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide.March 19th 2021 seen the release of "Inspirations" a collection of cover songs that influenced Saxon. ​ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down down and chatted to new label mates Scott & Adam of The Dust Coda on episode 50. This episode is also available to view via our YouTube channel. We split the episode into two as today the boys celebrate their second album Mojo Skyline which is now out and available to buy. During the episode we discuss the process and stories behind the artwork. Also how they ended signing with Earache records during a pandemic. This episode also includes their single 'Jimmy 2 Times'. This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/gq-oili68xo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronnie & Shane sit down with Frontman Charlie Starr of American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smoke released Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.We chat about the brand new album' YOU HEAR GEORGIA' available NOW to pre order. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke— vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner, and keyboardist Brandon Still—has embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honouring the people, places and sounds of their home state. As the band celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, their reverence for Georgia has only deepened.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/ED4E-vFXu2c See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronnie & Shane sat down with Scottish hard rockers Mason Hill. Guitarist James Bird & Frontman Scott Taylor discuss the long road to their debut album 'Against The Wall' which is available now worldwide. The album has recently charted at 19 in the official UK charts. Stay with us till the end if you would like to hear a lovely lockdown version of 'Who We Are' This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/gq-oili68xoMore episodes and information available at www.THOSEDAMNCROWS.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another incredible guest on Crowcast in the form of heavy metal legend Blaze Bayley!!Blaze Bayley is an English singer, musician, songwriter, and lyricist. He enjoys a solo career established from year 2000 to present date. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010, following reunions in 2007 and 2009). He was also the lead singer for Iron maiden from 1994 to 1999.In this episode we discuss Blaze's new album 'War Within Me', his time in Wolfsbane, and of course his years as frontman of Iron Maiden.It's a very entertaining chat with bags of energy!!This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/LHurPtTFjTAMore episodes and information available at www.THOSEDAMNCROWS.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of CROWCAST Shane & Ronnie talk to guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich!It was great catching up with Doug about his time with Whitesnake/David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio and of course his current band The Dead Daisies and their new album 'Holy Ground'!Stories of his journey through the music world and even the time he met Aerosmith. A dad, a football (soccer) coach & rockstar all topics are packed in this episode.This has been edited from an episode our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH AND YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/iGWIBuRnraI See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us on this episode of CrowCast will be none other than Little Angels guitarist, and founder, director and guitar tutor at WaterBear - The College of Music - Mr Bruce John Dickinson! This was a great chat that was packed with advise for any upcoming band wanting a career in the music industry. We also spoke about the Little Angels and as possible reunion. Also Ronnie & Shane catch up with the rest of the guys once they have spoken with Bruce.You can view the full episode CROWCAST #44 via our YOUTUBE channel- https://youtu.be/gpMKnsTveC8 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining us for a chat will be Welsh national treasure and award-winning actress, comedian, writer and producer - the wonderful Ruth Jones MBE! Ruth co-wrote and co-starred in the award-winning BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.She has also appeared in various television series, including Fat Friends, Little Britain, Stella and much more. Ruth was appointed Member of The Order Of The British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to entertainment.During our conversation a lot of photos were shown on screen, also Ronnie & Shane catch up with the rest of the guys once they have spoken with Ruth.You can view the full episode CROWCAST #42 via our YOUTUBE channel- https://youtu.be/N-LgH6ByBkA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An early episode of the CrowCast but a beauty! 4 Crows sit down and chat to Ricky about life in LA, Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy and even squeeze in some footie talk. As this was an early episode there may be some audio issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we are joined by Welsh guitarist Chris Buck who has performed on stage with Guns N'Roses star Slash, has been named as 2017's best guitarist in a magazine poll.Chris started playing guitar at the age of 13, and now plays in the band - Buck & Evans.He was announced as Total Guitar magazine's best guitarist in 2017, pipping 13 other musicians to the title in the public vote. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are joined by a former international athlete, touring musician and founder of Running Punks - which is taking the socials by storm. Jimmy hit us with a few stories that rocked our world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we were joined by Kris Barras, we have always wanted to sit down and have a chat, sadly due to schedules we always seemed to miss each other at festivals and on the road, never thought it would be on a computer screen during a pandemic. We discuss his MMA career and journey thought the music industry. Kris has been incredibly busy even through these dark times and even gone back into training. Maybe one more fight? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we were joined by Toby Jepson. Toby has been very active throughout the pandemic and brought some incredible stories to this episode. We dive into his past and his opinions on the industry.We talk all things Wayward Sons, The little Angels and more!! A very truthful chat with a lovely exclusive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our special guest this week is Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter , Founding `Member of WHITESNAKE, co - writer of number 1 worldwide hit 'Here I Go Again '. A true gentleman. Mr Bernie Marsden See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are joined by Special Guest CJ WILDHEART , chatting about all things Wildhearts, family life and his venture into making his own Hot sauce, also news on his latest solo album and much more . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are joined by Special Guest Nathan James. A real powerhouse of a singer and frontman of British rock band Inglorious.We discuss the ups and downs of of his journey though the music world, war of of the worlds and the upcoming album release. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.