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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!

5d ago

Okay You Win Interview - Talking 'End of Days' and More!

London heavy rockers Okay You Win will release their long-awaited and much-anticipated debut album, ‘End of Days’ on June 26th via Blues Funeral Recordings (Elder, Acid King, Castle Rat, Lowrider). Drawing heavily on Seattle grunge, California desert rock, 90s alt-rock, and classic British metal, the four-piece have been turning heads since their arrival in 2023. Everywhere they play, people talk, and all their hard work culminated in a sellout slot at DesertFest London 2026. They’re just getting started, and ‘End of Days’ is just the start of the next chapter. Which is something we discuss in this interview with vocalist David Kirk, bassist Rodrigo Barradas and guitarist Ryan O'Hare. We delve into the detail behind the album, the journey to its release, and much more. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/okayyouwin 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 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

53 min
6d ago

A Celebration of 'Sorrows' with Agnes and Mary of Cwfen

Released on May 30th, 2025, ‘Sorrows’ (New Heavy Sounds) is the debut album of rising ‘doomgaze’ band, Cwfen (pronounced ‘Coven’). An album that proven to be very successful, something that has resulted in Cwfen touring extensively with Paradise Lost and Faetooth as well as playing Desertfest London 2026 and Download Festival 2026. We loved the album, summing it up as: An album that will haunt your dreams for weeks and months after hearing it, yet you’ll gleefully experience it time and time again. Cwfen have arrived, and no amount of doomy gothic gloom can hide their bright brilliance. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-cwfen-sorrows-new-heavy-sounds/ To celebrate the anniversary of Sorrows, Cwfen have now made two special versions of the album available for the first time. The first is a digital deluxe edition of 'Sorrows', which presents the original track list alongside more than 40 minutes of previously unheard music, including blistering live tracks from their early shows and recent touring, early demos of key songs, and eerie sonic experiments composed during the making of the album. The second new release is a special 3rd edition vinyl repress of Sorrows on neon violet vinyl, limited to 300 copies. This celebration of Sorrows is a key part of our interview with Agnes (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Mary Thomas Baker (bass) of Cwfen. We also look back on the past year, the success Cwfen has enjoyed, what the future might hold, and so much more. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/cwfen 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 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

48 min
Jun 23

Witchsorrow Interview - Talking 'The Devil And All His Works' and More!

Eight years on from the release of the highly-acclaimed Hexenhammer album (2018), British doom and metal legends Witchsorrow are back. Entering their twentieth year with even more fire, they will release their fifth offering, ‘The Devil And All His Works’ on July 3rd, 2026, via Church Road Records. From the mighty, organ-infused opener Omnia Finiuntur, to Bacchus’ celebration of sin, the fist-raised chug of Hades Chains (featuring guest roars from Serena Cherry of Svalbard/Noctule) or the epic A Quintessence of Dust (featuring Employed to Serve’s Sammy Urwin shredding a killer lead), fans of this stuff in its most arcane, heavy and occult-edged form will fall under its spell. We spoke to guitarist and vocalist, Nick Ruskell and bassist Emily Ruskell about the new album and the journey to its release. Delving deeply into why it has taken so long, how it evolved over time, what it means to see the new music being embraced so widely, and much more. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/Witchsorrowdoom 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 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

53 min
Jun 18

Interview: Brick by Brick - The Story of 'Every House We Built' with Exploring Birdsong

'Every House We Built' is the debut album from Exploring Birdsong, out 26th June via Long Branch Records. At its core, Every House We Built is an album about relationships, friendships, family ties and romance. Using the metaphor of houses to frame the fragile and evolving nature of these bonds. As an album, it’s not a complex metaphor but it works well as everyone can relate to it in some way or another, and the strength of feeling in the album shines brightly. Brimming with heart and soul, it’s a very special listen and one of my favourites of the year. We spoke with all three members of the band, Lynsey Ward (lead vocals/piano/keyboards), Jonny Knight (bass guitar/synths/keyboards), and Matt Harrison (drums /percussion), about the album and go in depth into the work that has gone into making it a reality, as well as so much more. Including having a ton of fun with our randomised Q&A section aka 'Ozzy Osbone the second'. Find out more here: https://exploringbirdsong.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.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@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

59 min
Jun 4

Changing Places In The Fire Interview: The Dream Finally Realised

Exile-born, Venezuelan prog-rock/post-metal act Changing Places In The Fire will release their self-titled album on the 24th of July 2026 via Wild Thing Records. Formed by five Venezuelan musicians - Daz Medrano (vocals), Alfredo Ovalles (keyboards), Javier Landaeta (guitar), Antonio Silva (guitar), and Miguel Ángel Moliné (drums), all of whom are now scattered across Europe and South America, out of the ashes of the Caracas scene. The band is steeped in the emotional and political realities of migration. The self-titled debut album integrates post-metal, progressive and alternative elements in ten songs that resist genre conventions and channel the melancholy and violence of the present. We spoke with Alfredo and Javier from the band. Talking about the work that has gone into making this album a reality, the ups and downs of the journey, what the future might hold, and so much more. Find out more here: https://changingplacesinthefire.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.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@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
Jun 3

Shooting Daggers Interview: Talking 'The Real Life Thing'

Shooting Daggers, the London-based genre-fluid, queercore, punk-loving and hardcore-embracing band, are back with ‘The Real Life Thing’. A seven song mini-album that will be released on June 5th, 2026, via New Heavy Sounds on limited edition shiny black vinyl and digital. It’s all about variety. About showcasing their expanded range, innate ability to genre bend, and how emotion can be used in powerful ways. It’s all about being present and focusing on what really matters to you. Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-shooting-daggers-the-real-life-thing-new-heavy-sounds/ We spoke with the band, Sal, Bea, and Raquel, about the new release and the journey the band has been on to get here. We break down the past two years, staying grounded, having fun, the trials of filming on the DLR, and so much more. Find out more here: https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com/album/the-real-life-thing 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 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
Jun 1

Voïvod Interview: Talking Symphonique with Vocalist Denis "Snake" Bélanger

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators Voïvod return with ‘Symphonique’, a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, coming out on 5th June 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. Just when you thought you knew Voïvod, they go and do something like this. A wholly unexpected idea, yet one totally in keeping with their innovative ways, and one that feels so natural. This is Voïvod like you’ve never heard them before, and it is an unforgettable experience. Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-voivod-symphonique-live-century-media-records/ We had the pleasure of chatting with vocalist Denis “Snake” Bélanger about their new album, and how it even came about. In the interview, we delve into the experience, the work that went into making it a reality, how they decided on what songs would make up the track listing, the possibility of taking this show on the road, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.voivod.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.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@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
May 26

Tooms Interview: Talking 'Karst' - A Defining Moment

Tooms, the Irish progressive sludge metal, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Karst’. Out May 29th on CD by Road to Masochist, vinyl by Cursed Monk Records, cassette by Fiadh Productions and on all major digital platforms. A phenomenal step up in all departments, the evolution of Tooms will be clear to all who spend time with this record. Not only sounding more comfortable, but braver in regard to experimentation. This is undeniably their most expressive and expansive release, delighting all who worship at the altar of progressive metal and sludgy noise. Read the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-tooms-karst-road-to-masochist-cursed-monk-records-fiadh-productions/ Around three years to the day since we last spoke, we sat down with Tooms (Kieran Grace – drums & vocals / Alex Hölzinger – guitars & vocals / Anto Donnellan – bass) and dug into the detail behind Karst and the journey they’ve been on to make it a reality. Find out more here: https://tooms.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.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@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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Creator

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
Years Active

2018 - 2026
Episodes

500
Rating

Explicit
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GBHBL Interviews

GBHBL Interviews

Episodes

Okay You Win Interview - Talking 'End of Days' and More!

A Celebration of 'Sorrows' with Agnes and Mary of Cwfen

Witchsorrow Interview - Talking 'The Devil And All His Works' and More!

Interview: Brick by Brick - The Story of 'Every House We Built' with Exploring Birdsong

Changing Places In The Fire Interview: The Dream Finally Realised

Shooting Daggers Interview: Talking 'The Real Life Thing'

Voïvod Interview: Talking Symphonique with Vocalist Denis "Snake" Bélanger

Tooms Interview: Talking 'Karst' - A Defining Moment

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