Horns Up Podcast: Episode 52

50 years ago on 13th February 197 Black Sabbath unleashed their self-titled debut album, which is widely considered the birth of heavy metal. On this occasion we are joined by veteran journalist and writer, Martin Popoff to trace and chronicle the numerous stories around the landmark release.

Horn Up Podcast: Episode 46

On this episode we discuss the albums we are looking forward to in 2020.

Some of the albums are:

Sons of Apollo – MMXX
Sepultura – Quadra
Kvelertak – Splid
King Diamond – The Institute
Intronaut – Fluid Existential Inversions
Iron Maiden – TBA
Lamb Of God – TBA
Cannibal Corpse – TBA
Mastodon – TBA
Protest the Hero – TBA
and many more

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 45

It’s all about live music on this episode of Horns Up as Chuck / Deepak Gopalakrishnan helps us chronicle all the live music they’ve experience in 2019. Favourite bands, favourite acts, favourite venues, and duds and disappointments as well.

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 44

The year’s about to end, and that means it’s time for lists!

On this episode, we (Animesh & I) recount our favourite albums of the year.

Presenting the Horns Up list for 2019.

Playlists:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/horns-up-top-albums-of-2019/pl.u-aZb0NbZtPBB0vjm

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ihlyaN56HEG94U0PE8Wld?si=lgaJ6Qq2SnKWr4ky1roXzQ

Fistful of Metal # 11

Tracklist

Corbata – Corbata
Corbata – Alba
Smallpox Aroma – Torturous Hours
AtomicDeath – The Last Letter
Iron Curtain – Danger Zone
Ancestor – Bloody Repression
Haunt – Mind Freeze
Primitiv – Squishy & Spongy
Devoid – Drop Dead Gorgeous
Intronaut – Cubensis
Limit Zero – Gravestone Constellations
False Flag – Counterfeit
Heathen Beast – Ab Ki Baar Atyachaar
Pallbearer – I saw the End

Fistful of Metal # 10

Track list
Road rash – Burn out
Screamer – Out of the Dark
Megaton Sword – Born Beneath the Sword
SuidAkrA – Halls of Tales
Coilguns – Manicheans
Formless Master – First Strike
Formless Master – Fatal Impasse
Nile – Long Shadows of Dread
Nox Irae – All is Over
Abigail Williams – Ever so Bold
Chrome Waves – When the sun hits
Jakub Zytecki – Sunflower
November’s Doom – What we Become
Officium Triste – World in Flames

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 39

One of my favourite formats of the Horn Up Podcast, Metal Or Not. This time, the jury is out on Marilyn Manson, Def Leppard and Slipknot. We are joined by Sandesh Shenoy (Cyclopean Eye Productions + Bollywood Crypt), Nolan Lewis (Kryptos) on this debate.

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 34

Kryptos are one of India’s oldest surviving metal bands. Over the past 2 decades they have released 5 albums and toured across Europe where they have built a rabid following.

In a candid chat frontman Nolan Lewis spoke to us about how the band has evolved over the years, their latest release Afterburner, building a fan base in Europe and what it means to be Indian on the heavy metal scene.

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 33

American act Haunt is at the forefront of the new wave of Traditional Heavy Metal. The band is bringing back the killer twin leads and harmonized vocals popularized by bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

We spoke to the mastermind behind Haunt, Trevor William Church about starting a heavy metal band, putting Beastmaker to rest, upcoming tour, releases and more.

Horns Up Podcast: Episode 25

Andy Dowling, the bassist for Australia heavy metal act Lord. I had interview Andy for the blog in 2015. The band earlier this month released their first studio album in 6 years, Fallen Idols.

On the Horns Up Podcast, we discuss with Andy – Fallen Idols, the mix-tape nature of the album and unique release strategy that resulted in it finding a place on the ARIA Australian Artist Albums Chart and Australian Independent Music Charts.

Andy recommends bands from Australia that we should listen to and also some handy tips for bands on their social media presence.