This edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show marks a new chapter for the show, with a fresh theme tune replacing Rat Salad. With Black Sabbath’s retirement and the passing of Ozzy Osbourne earlier this year, it felt like the right time to make the change and usher in something new for the show.
In this edition, we’re diving into a solid mix of Trad, Symphonic, and Death Metal with a bit of Folk and Doom sprinkled on the side to taste. You’ll hear tracks from Venger, the new project from Saxon’s Doug Scarratt, Tailgunner, with their new single, Tears in Rain, inspired by the iconic monologue from Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner, as well as Death Dealer, and promising Italian band HyperioN.
Alissa White-Gluz also gets a well-deserved spotlight in this episode. You’ll hear The Room Where She Died, a track that shows off her full vocal range, a side of her work that didn’t get much exposure during her time with Arch Enemy. If you’ve followed her work, you’ll know she’s capable of more than just growls, and this track proves that.
As usual, there’s a bit of variety. Along with the Metal tracks, I’ll be sharing some personal updates—specifically, how recovery’s been going after my cataract surgery, as well as my recent ADHD diagnosis.
In addition to the music, I’ll also touch on a few current events, including my thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s demolition of social media dick and Trump supporter Jake Paul (Joshua smiling when he dropped Paul in the final round was an almost artistic moment. Joshua’s statement afterward, claiming he deliberately dragged out the fight to “torture” Paul, only added to the amusement. I’ll also touch on Andrew Tate getting a lesson in humility (ie being roundly spanked) from a younger fighter in Dubai.
Orchid Throne, Nicholas Monsanto’s solo Doom project and Hungarian Symphonic Metal band Meteora make an excellent showing before the show’s second half dives deeper into aggressive Metal, including tracks from Gravewitch, Lik, and some post-punk from Northampton’s Utopia Development Corporation.
Finally, we wrap up the show with an invitation for artists from marginalized communities — specifically BIPOC, women, and the sex work community. If you’re a non-traditional Metal artist, or a non-traditional artist who’s into Metal and want to share your work, I’d love to have you on the show. It’s all about fostering a community of support, especially for those who don’t always get the recognition they deserve in the scene. If you stand against the tide of division, we want to hear from you.
That’s The Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Keeping the volume honest.
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And here’s the playlist:
Venger – Navigate The Labyrinth
Tailgunner – Tears In Rain
Bullet – Chained By Metal
Death Dealer – Dragon Of Algorath
Alissa White-Gluz – The Room Where She Died
Glasgow Kiss – Down In Flames
Induction – Steel And Thunder
HyperioN – Deafening
Visions Of Atlantis/Warkings – Pirates & Kings
Gravewitch – Mistress Of Hate
Kanonenfieber – Kampf Und Sturm
Necrosexual – The Brimstone Brothel
Orchid Throne – Moonlight Revelry
Precious Blood – Footsteps Of Babylon
Coronatus – The Siren
Havamal – Wolfraiders
Meteora – My Reality Pt IV
Dyecrest – Bite The Bullet
Lik – They
Utopia Development Corporation – Repeat
Soul Of Anubis – Ritual
Nine Treasures – Seeking The Absolute
Onslaught – Iron Fist
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