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We're Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life & we do podcasts in conjunction with our website: gbhbl.com. The GBHBL Whiplash series is all about rock & metal with tracks played from up & coming underground bands!

  1. Interview: Daniele Rini (Vocals) and Roberto Vergallo (Guitars) of Maysnow

    20 DEC

    Interview: Daniele Rini (Vocals) and Roberto Vergallo (Guitars) of Maysnow

    Maysnow is a metal band from Lecce, Italy that was founded in 2016 by Daniele Rini and Roberto Vergallo. The band was created in memory of their friend Mimmo Angelini. Over the years, the project has involved numerous musicians, played live all over Italy, and released several important records. Their debut album ‘The Unexpected’ was released in 2020, and four years later, the follow-up, ‘A Dream Within a Dream’ was released via Sleaszy Rider Records. An album that features Daniel Cavanagh (Anathema, Weather Systems) and Ragnar Zolberg (Pain of Salvation, Sign). It is this album that was up for discussion in this interview with Daniele and Roberto, who offered insight into its creative process, the time and work that went into making it a reality, what it means to them to see it released, the direction that are heading in now, and so much more. Find out more here: https://maysnow.it/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    31 min
  2. Interview: Aaron Dohnt (Bass) of After Smoke Clears - Talking Video Games & More!

    5 DEC

    Interview: Aaron Dohnt (Bass) of After Smoke Clears - Talking Video Games & More!

    Released on November 19th, 2024, ‘Intentions’ is the sophomore album of metalcore unit After Smoke Clears. An eight-track album to leave you bruised all over and an album that we summarised as: A big moment for After Smoke Clears. The moment that more people take notice of them and the moment they step out of the underground and become an even more potent force within the metalcore scene. All on the back of a new album that features eight absolute ragers. What a f**king unit this band is. You can read our full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-after-smoke-clears-intentions-self-released/ Watch/listen to our previous interview with vocalist, Nick, here: https://www.gbhbl.com/interview-nick-hurford-vocals-of-after-smoke-clears-video-audio/ This time round, it’s bassist Aaron who we sat down with. Not just to talk about After Smoke Clears and the phenomenal response to their new album, but to talk video games, festive films, and much more. What’s the game/franchise that Aaron has sunk a stupid amount of time into? What is it about GameCube that he finds so special? Why is he planning to spend his Christmas in Vietnam this year? All of this, and more, can be learned in our interview below. Find out more here: https://aftersmokeclears.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    1h 3m
  3. Interview: Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Adam Kronowski

    4 DEC

    Interview: Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Adam Kronowski

    Kronowski is the metal/rock creation of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Adam Kronowski. Bursting on to the scene with the single, ‘The Pyre’, Kronowski has amassed millions of streams, appeared on playlists like Spotify’s “All New Metal” and “New Blood”, and even charted on the official Spotify charts. Handling all writing, performance, and production himself, Adam pulls from a wide variety of heavy metal and rock influences, and even outside genres like country and reggaeton, to craft heavy metal in a new powerful direction. Teaming up with metal veterans like Dennis Ward (Angra, Helloween) and Matias Kupiainen (Stratovarius) on mixing duties and Mika Jussila (Children of Bodom, Nightwish) and Ted Jensen (Lamb of God, Green Day) on mastering, Kronowski’s releases stand in the top ranks of metal releases today on every level. Along with lead guitarist Tommy Lenzi, the group takes the next step forward with the release of the EP, ‘Do I Need a Reason’. Which features the scorching title track, a thrashing anthem for those days when everything just feels off. Coupled with the previous singles ‘The Weight’, ‘Tides’, ‘Boring’, and ‘Shades of Grey’, the EP journeys from aggressive breakdowns to pensive ballads and everything in between, providing a truly modern metal experience. We spoke to Adam Kronowski, not just delving into the creative period that birthed this EP and its tracks, but the creative process of Kronowski in general. We also talk about experimentation, including doing harsh vocals for the first time, the ease with which fresh ideas come about, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.kronowski.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    33 min
  4. ChaInterview: Carl Kernie (Songwriter/Composer/Guitarist) of Chasing Zenithssing Zeniths

    3 DEC

    ChaInterview: Carl Kernie (Songwriter/Composer/Guitarist) of Chasing Zenithssing Zeniths

    Chasing Zeniths is the progressive and symphonic rock brainchild of songwriter, composer, and guitarist Carl Kernie. The band’s new release, ‘Epochs Changing’. unleashes a broad variety of musical styles from symphonic and folk to prog rock and metal, and features breathtaking performances by 10 renowned musicians from around the world. ‘Epochs Changing’ was released on November 22nd, 2024 and Carl Kernie sums the album up as follows: Epochs Changing is the debut album of my project Chasing Zeniths. After an instrumental intro composed of elements of all the other songs, it progresses through nine songs that reflect on moments from my life and experiences that I took great value from. Many of the songs were written during my process of becoming a better artist and person and echo the leaps and stumbles I took along that journey. We spoke to Carl about this journey, and the highs and lows to arriving at this point in time. We dive into the detail behind the album, the creative processes, and learn about some of the album’s more challenging moments. We also discuss the many collaborations, and the work that went into making these a reality, as well as so much more. Find out more here: https://www.chasingzenithsmusic.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    40 min
  5. Interview: Janine (Vocals) and Hamish (Guitars) of Vukovi

    2 DEC

    Interview: Janine (Vocals) and Hamish (Guitars) of Vukovi

    Scottish alt metal provocateurs Vukovi are back with their highly anticipated brand-new full-length album, ‘My God Has Got a Gun’, out on January 24th, 2024, via SharpTone Records. The album is produced by the legendary Machine (Lamb of God, Fall Out Boy, CLUTCH) at the fabled The Machine Shop Recording Studio in Austin. 2024 was an impressive year. Where Vukovi embarked on their first tour across the United States with Calva Louise, supported metal titans Babymetal across the UK, and conquered a number of major music festivals such as Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Download Festival, Rock for People, and Graspop (to name a few). Now, 2025 is already shaping up to be another phenomenal year for the band, evident by the latest single, ‘Gungho’. As well as releasing the new album, the band will also embark on a UK and European headline tour in early 2025. FEBRUARY 19 Effenaar, Eindhoven, NL 20 Zappa, Antwerp, BE 21 Gebäude 9, Cologne, DE 22 Backstage, Munich, DE 23 Arena Wien, Vienna, AT 26 Kasarna Karlin, Prague, CZ 27 Felsenkeller – Naumanns, Leipzig, DE 28 Hole 44, Berlin, DE MARCH 1 Logo Hamburg, Hamburg, DE 2 Patronaat, Haarlem, NL 4 Petit Bain, Paris, FR 6 SWX, Bristol, UK 7 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK 8 O2 Ritz, Manchester, UK 9 SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, UK We spoke to Janine (vocals) and Hamish (guitars) of Vukovi, getting more details about the new album, and the journey they’ve been to get to this point. We also talked about the year that was and some of their favourite moments of it, as well as their perfect Christmas day, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.vukovi.co.uk/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    37 min
  6. Interview: Kenneth Evstrand (Guitar) and Kjell Rune Sønsthagen (Bass) of Evilon

    22 NOV

    Interview: Kenneth Evstrand (Guitar) and Kjell Rune Sønsthagen (Bass) of Evilon

    Evilon, the melodic folk & death metal band from Sweden released their brand-new album, ‘A Warrior's Way’ at the start of November 2024, via Fetzner Death Records. A record that sees Evilon delving deeper into the swamp of beautiful folk melodies reminiscent of older times, while still maintaining aggressive, yet melodic, death metal riffs. The kind that has come to represent the Scandinavian metal scene. ‘A Warrior's Way’ has been heralded as their best release yet, and it certainly finds the band in a more confident place when it comes to showcasing the power in their folk sound. This is just one aspect of the new album that we discussed with band founder and guitarist Kenneth Evstrand. Who, alongside, bassist Kjell Rune Sønsthagen, gave us even more insight into their processes, how the ever evolving face of Evilon got to this stage, what the future might look like, and so much more. Find out more here: https://evilon.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    29 min
  7. Interview: Whitney Cooper (Vocals) and Joe Landles (Bass) of Arimea

    21 NOV

    Interview: Whitney Cooper (Vocals) and Joe Landles (Bass) of Arimea

    Oxford’s fast-rising nu-metal outfit, Arimea, will release their brand-new EP, ‘Orchid Street’ on November 28th. 2024. Arimea are going to be an even bigger force in the UK metal scene than they currently are. A force that is recognised across varied bases, throughout different groups, and via the power of a release that showcases their impressive creative abilities. Orchid Street is a very special EP made up of very special tracks created by very special musicians. None more notable than vocalist Whitney Cooper, who has such an incredible voice. This is a segment from our upcoming review of Orchid Street, and it can’t be understated just how powerful and impressive an effort it is. This is just one reason why chatting to vocalist Whitney and bassist Joe was so impactful, especially as we delve deeply into the creative process and how they got to this point. We also talk about vision, not just for this record, but the long-term one that they have for Arimea. As well why this is such an important release for them, what they hope listeners might take away from it, and so much more. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/arimeauk Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    42 min
  8. Interview: Jessica Douek (Vocals) Larry Sobieraj (Guitar) of Mallavora

    20 NOV

    Interview: Jessica Douek (Vocals) Larry Sobieraj (Guitar) of Mallavora

    Bristolian alt-metal act Mallavora have released their brand-new album, ‘Echoes’, out now via Marshall Records. An EP that explores chronic illness, neurodiversity, and identity, blending shades of rock, alt-metal, and vocalist Jessica Douek’s Middle Eastern roots. A stunning release that we gave 10 out of 10 and described as: Cathartic and inclusive, there’s so much to Mallavora and so much to unpack with this EP that, chances are, we could still be talking about the four tracks on offer in a year’s time. That’s now impactful the music is and that is how important what Mallavora are doing is here. A band that genuinely feels like they can make a difference when it comes to inclusivity within the music industry and making those who feel forgotten about, heard. You can read our review of the full EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-mallavora-echoes-marshall-records/ We spoke to Guitarist Larry and vocalist Jessica, who live with chronic illnesses, about this record and their journey to this point. Discussing how they plans were upended by them winning ‘The Deal’ in the most positive of ways, going on to record this EP at Marshall Records' studios and open The Avalanche Stage at Download Festival earlier this year. We also discuss opening up, speaking about issues that are important to them, accessibility at venues, how everyone can get involved, and so much more. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/mallavora Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

    42 min
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We're Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life & we do podcasts in conjunction with our website: gbhbl.com. The GBHBL Whiplash series is all about rock & metal with tracks played from up & coming underground bands!

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