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The Let’s Get Heavy podcast built for the metal community — raw conversations, real stories, and zero industry gloss. Hosted from inside the Get Heavy Collective, every episode dives into the bands, the graft, and the culture that keeps heavy music alive. From underground up‑and‑comers to scene veterans, we talk riffs, tours, breakdowns, disasters, victories, and everything in between.

  1. Sep 27

    Death of the Altar Explained by Of Virtue "Damon Tate"

    Stevie sits down with Damon Tate of metalcore band Of Virtue to discuss their upcoming album, Death of the Altar. A must-watch for fans of Bad Omens. 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ JLH Music Management: https://www.instagram.com/jlhmusicmanagement/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ UK Thrashers: https://www.instagram.com/ukthrashers/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes 00:00 Intro 00:29 Welcome Damon Tate of Of Virtue 01:25 UK Tour & Death of the Altar Release 01:56 How Of Virtue Are Feeling Before Release 03:16 Finally Releasing Death of the Altar 06:02 The Meaning Behind Of Virtue’s “Ego Death” 11:57 Life After Omen & Damon Becoming a Father 17:33 The Themes Behind Death of the Altar 19:09 Creative Friction During the Writing Process 21:23 The Story Behind the Album Artwork 26:22 Balancing Melody, Riffs & Heavy Breakdowns 28:01 Working With Lee Albrecht & Evan McKeever 29:41 Choosing the Death of the Altar Singles 31:41 The Art of Love 33:30 What’s It Like to Be Happy? 35:10 The Story Behind Flatline 38:27 How Of Virtue’s Music Connects With Fans 39:53 Performing Personal Songs Live 40:57 Releasing the Album While Touring the UK 42:59 Which New Songs Are They Most Excited to Play Live? 44:35 Could Of Virtue Play Newcastle in 2027?45:22 What Would Their Younger Selves Think?47:28 The Geordie Challenge 55:03 Final Words 55:59 The Get Heavy Creed & Outro

  2. Sep 20

    First Time Ever: Thorne Sits Down (Must-Watch!)

    Stevie is joined by Newcastle progressive metal band Thorne for an exclusive interview. A must-watch for fans of Opeth! 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ JLH Music Management: https://www.instagram.com/jlhmusicmanagement/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ UK Thrashers: https://www.instagram.com/ukthrashers/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes

  3. Sep 3

    Milagro Gets Real in Must-Watch Interview

    Stevie sits down with Yorkshires metalcore band Milagro 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ UK Thrashers: https://www.instagram.com/ukthrashers/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes

  4. Aug 18

    Lenny Bruce Breaks Down Dust Bolts Latest EP Release

    Stevie sits down Lenny Bruce Guitars / Vocals of German Thrashers Dust Bolt 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ Metathetic Music: https://www.instagram.com/metathetic_music/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/ strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes 00:00 Introduction & Dust Bolt Today 02:35 “No One Can Stop Us” — Independence & the New EP 15:14 The Stories Behind the Songs 22:56 Collaborations, Covers & Creative Evolution 32:10 The Future of Thrash Metal 38:16 Building the Dust Bolt Community 40:55 New Album Plans & What’s Next 44:46 Supporting Local Metal Scenes 47:04 Geordie Phrase Challenge & Closing

  5. Aug 12

    Fakeout Exclusive Debut Interview #120

    Stevie sits down with lads in Fakeout for the bands Debut Interview. #120 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ Metathetic Music: https://www.instagram.com/metathetic_music/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes 0:00 Intro 1:48 Meet Fake Out 5:35 How the Band Began 7:03 The Fake Out Name 10:30 Musical Influences 13:21 The Sheffield Music Scene 17:49 “Broken Chains” 22:26 “Facade” 25:22 New Music and Creative Direction 28:59 The Songwriting Process 38:39 Fake Out Live 40:18 Get Heavy Festival 50:02 Future Goals 58:06 Audience Questions 1:13:40 Quick-Fire Questions 1:16:28 Final Plugs and Socials

  6. Jul 27

    Zack Simmons on Joining Acid Bath, Goatwhore & Life Behind the Kit

    Stevie sits down with Zack Simmons - Drummer of Goatwhore & Acid Bath #119 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Emily Harris Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ Metathetic Music: https://www.instagram.com/metathetic_music/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes0:00 Intro 0:59 Musical Roots and Starting Drums 4:40 Essential Techniques and Drumming Influences 6:52 Joining Goatwhore at 17 9:44 First Tours and Life on the Road 11:37 Memorable Gigs and the Toughest Show 13:51 How the Acid Bath Reunion Happened 15:43 Honouring Acid Bath’s Legacy 18:01 First Rehearsal and the Hardest Song to Learn 20:27 Drumming for Acid Bath vs Goatwhore 23:17 New Acid Bath Music and the Stadium Tour 25:46 Building the Setlist and Zack’s Favourite Song 29:01 What Keeps Extreme Metal Alive 30:29 British Food, Greggs and Newcastle 32:38 Touring Advice and the Pickle-Juice Cure 34:27 Future Plans, New Projects and Beard Oil 36:20 Long-Term Goals and Advice for Fans 37:26 The Geordie Challenge 42:26 Final Plugs and Outro

    Zack Simmons on Joining Acid Bath, Goatwhore & Life Behind the Kit

  7. Jul 19

    Cycling 1,000 Miles Between Two Metal Festivals #118

    Stevie sits down with OB from Pedal 2 The Metal #118 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removalAffiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/Metathetic Music: https://www.instagram.com/metathetic_music/Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes00:00:00 Intro00:01:23 Meet O.B. from Pedal 2 The Metal00:09:27 Cycling 1,000 Miles Between Metal Festivals00:17:10 Cycling from Wacken to Bloodstock00:28:21 Breaking Down the Journey00:32:32 The Physical and Mental Challenge00:34:22 Training for the 1,000-Mile Journey00:46:31 Tackling Prejudice in the Alternative Community00:47:48 Supporting the Sophie Lancaster Foundation00:51:48 The Future of Pedal 2 The Metal01:00:00 Geordie Challenge 01:04:14 Outro

    Cycling 1,000 Miles Between Two Metal Festivals #118

  8. Jul 2

    Red Method | Jeremy Gomez: Becoming The Sickness, New EP #117

    Stevie sits down with Jeremy Gomez - Vocalist of Red Method #117 🔗Follow Get Heavy UK Socials 🔗https://linktr.ee/GetHeavyUK 📷 Thumbnail Image: Unknown e-Mail for credit or removal Affiliates Bitter Edge Ent: https://www.instagram.com/bitteredgeents/ Metathetic Music: https://www.instagram.com/metathetic_music/ Nice Face Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/nicefaceappareluk/ Strike Promotions: https://www.instagram.com/strikepromotionsuk/ P & L Tunes: https://www.instagram.com/pandltunes 00:00:00 Intro: Welcome Red Method to Let’s Get Heavy 00:14:59 Voice Identity 00:19:24 Becoming the Sickness — The New Era Begins 00:33:10 Counting Corpses — The Darker Descent 00:39:28 The Tone of the new EP 00:49:32 The Future of Red Method — What Comes Next 00:51:08 Geordie Challenge 00:57:29 Outro

    Red Method | Jeremy Gomez: Becoming The Sickness, New EP #117
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The Let’s Get Heavy podcast built for the metal community — raw conversations, real stories, and zero industry gloss. Hosted from inside the Get Heavy Collective, every episode dives into the bands, the graft, and the culture that keeps heavy music alive. From underground up‑and‑comers to scene veterans, we talk riffs, tours, breakdowns, disasters, victories, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Get Heavy UK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
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