Wyrd Ways Rock Show CDXXXIV

Okay, as you’ve probably noticed this edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show is running a little late.

For those of you wondering where I’ve been, I’ve been dealing with some vision issues over the past few months. Things were getting pretty bad, to the point where I couldn’t read the screen on my computer properly and had to give up driving at night because I literally couldn’t see the end of the road. Fortunately, after an operation at Calderdale Hospital, I now have artificial lenses in my eyes, and I can actually see again! The surgery was done under local anaesthetic, and though it was a weird experience – I could see what was going on while they worked – I was well looked after by the wonderful staff there. It’s definitely not something I want to go through again, but I’m incredibly grateful for how smooth the whole process was, and I’m on the mend now, ready to get back to doing what I love.

But back to the show – in this edition, you’ll hear fresh(-ish!) tracks from the likes of Paradise Lost, Kubika, and Royal Lynne, along with some of the other new music that’s dropped while I’ve been away.

But it’s not just about the music – we also need to talk about some of the tougher, more frustrating issues within society and the Metal scene right now. Specifically, the ongoing challenges that sex workers (some of whom I know personally) and others in marginalised communities, which includes women as a whole, are facing on social media. Platforms like Instagram have been cracking down on content linked to pole dancers, yoga instructors, sex educators, strippers and even information services, shadow-banning accounts and removing posts, which is not only damaging to the people directly affected, but the wider community as well. It’s one of those things that really needs more attention, and it’s something we should all be concerned about.

As always, The Wyrd Ways Rock Show is about more than just the music, it’s about the people who love it and make it, no matter who they are, where they come from, who they love and what they do for a living – it’s about supporting the bands and artists that don’t always get the attention they deserve. I’m all for giving a platform to up-and-coming talent, and you can expect to hear music from some of the underdogs in the scene. But it’s also about celebrating the diverse voices in Metal. Whether you’re a dancer, a painter, a sex worker, a designer, or just someone with a unique perspective on the scene – everyone deserves to have their voice heard.  And that’s what I’m trying to do with the interviews I’m arranging.

So, if you’re in a band, have a new track, or just want to get in touch, drop me a message. I’m always looking for fresh music and new voices to feature.  The only proviso is that you should love the music.

You can follow the show on Instagram, and The Wyrd Ways Rock Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and pretty much everywhere else you get your podcasts.

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And here’s the playlist:

Paradise Lost – Silence Like The Grave
Battle Beast – Steelbound
Warkings – Hangman’s Night (ft Dominum)
Bloodbound – As Empires Fall
Kubika – Outbreak
Vana – Pray
Calva Louise – Impeccable
The Birthday Massacre – Pathways
Crae Wolf – LIAR
Davghter – Arise, Daughters Of Marsha
Fangslinger – Bloodsucker Blues
The Gems – Year Of The Snake
Royal Lynne – WTCH
Land Captains – Under Another Sun
Ashen Reach – Neophobia
Dacara – (Demon)itised
Cwfen – Wolfsbane
Juliet Ruin – Reactance Theory
Boum Patat – Poutain De Moustique
Tailgunner – Hit The Lights
The Almighty – Four Horsemen
Testament – Seek & Destroy
Omnium Gatherum – My Pain
Plague Of Angels – What Lies Beneath (Pipe Organ Version)
Sabaton – Hordes Of Khan
Black Sabbath – Fairies Wear Boots