The GBHBL Podcasts

Brighton based electronic post-hardcore duo fakeyourdeath will release their debut EP ‘null/void’ on April 23rd, 2024. We overuse certain words when it comes to talking about music. Hell, there’s only so many in the English language, but every so often, the use of overused words is warranted. Case in point? This debut EP from fakeyourdeath which can be rightfully called ‘much-anticipated’. Check out our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-fakeyourdeath-null-void-self-released/ We spoke to fakeyourdeath about the new EP, the work that went into making it a reality and how they have reached this point. We also talk about their growth as artists, what they hope to showcase with their music, the fun of playing live, and so much more. To coincide with the upcoming EP, fakeyourdeath have also announced a special EP release show to celebrate the occasion. The EP release show will take place on Thursday 25th April at London’s infamous Blondies. Tickets are on sale here. https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/bgyko-fakeyourdeath-ft-nailbreaker-25th-apr-blondies-london-tickets Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fakeyourdeathband Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Tel Aviv’s Tomorrow’s Rain will release their second full length studio album, ‘Ovdan’, on April 19th, 2024 via AOP Records. Few people could suffer a severe heart attack, have open heart surgery, and come back stronger than ever. This is what vocalist Yishai Swartz went through in 2023, and yet here he stands in 2024 with the much-anticipated new album from Tomorrow’s Rain. A listening experience like little else this year, and a listening experience that will unlikely not be topped for the rest of this year. Partially, because Tomorrow’s Rain are an experimental band, and partially because it’s an album packed with guests. It is an understatement to say that Tomorrow’s Rain have gone above and beyond here, and the result is something quite special indeed. Read our full review of the new album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-tomorrows-rain-ovdan-aop-records/ We spoke to bassist Yaggel Cohen, who himself, recently suffered a heart attack. We spoke about the work that has gone into making Ovdan everything it could be, creating music in such difficult times, the many guests, and so much more. Find out more here: https://tomorrowsrain.bandcamp.com/music Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Bloodstock Open Air (BOA) is the UK's biggest independent metal festival. Held at the picturesque location of Walton on Trent in Derbyshire, BOA has won the hearts and minds of fans of heavy rock and metal by consistently showcasing the strongest metal line up on UK soil. Bloodstock Open Air 2024 will take place from August 8th to August 11th 11th. Standard weekend tickets for Bloodstock, priced at £185 (+ booking fee) are available now in the 2024 ticket store. Early Bird, VIP, and campervan tickets are already sold out. Come and join us alongside 20,000 metal heads descending on Derbyshire this August and enjoy a weekend of unadulterated full on heavy metal! Pick up tickets here: https://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock/catton-park/2741721#op1v4 Find out more here: https://www.bloodstock.uk.com/ We spoke to Bloodstock Festival director, Adam Gregory about this year's festival, digging into 'behind the scenes' aspects, the Lemmy Memorial, the reasons behind the festival opening up some camping grounds a day earlier, being transparent and open to talk both online and in person, some of the more challenging experiences the festival has dealt with over the years, operating on little sleep over the weekend, bin-jousting, moments when he got 'star-struck', and so much more. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

German metalcore quartet Venues returned with their brand-new album ‘Transience’ on March 29th, 2024, via Arising Empire. Are you on the Venues train yet? Because you really should be. The German metalcore band are one of the brightest up and coming acts in that scene, and this new album is them well and truly stepping ahead of the pack. Read our full review of Transience here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-venues-transience-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalists Lela and Robin about the new album, about being so busy and the massive positive response to the album so far. We also talked about the creative process, some of the challenges, and how it all came together. Diving into more detail with certain tracks, discussing what the rest of 2024 might look like for the band, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/VENUESofficial Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

On a creative tear in recent times, top tier UK death metal band Ingested are back with a brand-new full-length album called ‘The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams’. It will be released on April 5th, 2024, via Metal Blade Records. Another Ingested album, another absolute banger. Never doubt this band, their talent and drive is second to none, and their peak seems to be never-ending. We spoke to the Slam King himself, vocalist Jason Evans about the new album. Digging into the more ‘positive’ mindset Ingested had during this album’s creation. Speaking about the creative process, detailing some specific track concepts, staying grounded and enjoying the ride, getting older, fandoms that can be a bit frightening, being a decent person on the internet, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.ingested.co.uk/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

If the Luxembourgish electro-pop duo ‘The X’ were a character in a cyberpunk movie, you’d find them amidst the smoky haze of a late-night after-hour club, dancing their way through a world both euphoric and melancholic. Their first EP, ‘Some Beautiful Things Come from Dark Places’ was released in June 2023, and seamlessly blends futuristic sounds with nostalgic within their trip-pop domain. Taking stages at events like Francofolies, Fêtes de la Musique in Luxembourg City and Echternach, Bieder Open Air, and Flow Festival, the duo doesn’t just perform; they beckon audiences into an experiential voyage. Now, on the precipice of their next sonic chapter, The X is poised to release their second EP, ‘The World Is Burning, Let’s Dance’, on April 13th, 2024, at Kulturfabrik Esch. This forthcoming instalment promises a musical evolution –a weightier, more intense, socio-critical tone, while retaining its inherent danceable essence. Prepare for an immersive dive into a world where music catalyses change, amplifies expression, and beckons you to dance amidst societal upheavals. The X invites you to experience their sonic revolution. The World Is Burning, Let’s Dance’ is set for release on April 22nd , 2024, and listeners can experience a taste with our exclusive premiere of the track, ‘Freak’. https://www.gbhbl.com/exclusive-gbhbl-premiere-luxembourgish-electro-punks-the-x-video-for-freak/ We also spoke to the duo, talking about the journey to this point, being free to do what they want, but also getting comfortable with that mindset. We also spoke about what being busy in The X looks like, how they marry the visual side of the band with the sonic side, and so much more. Find out more here: https://wearethex.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Chances are, you’ve heard Sworn Amongst before, after all, the British metal band has been active in some form or another since 2004. Quickly gaining an impressive reputation for their in-your-face, aggressive, groove-laden compositions, and over the years have built an extensive history of international touring and festival appearances to support their numerous releases. Over the years the band have been regular visitors to mainland Europe and have succeeded in turning heads for their sets at the world-renown Download and Bloodstock festivals. The band have also previously toured with numerous acts including playing main support to Canadian speed metal legends Annihilator as well as Gama Bomb, Our Hollow, Our Home, Lotus Eater, Bonded By Blood, Susperia, Breed 77, Man Must Die, Evile, and The Rotted. They’ve also shared stages with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, The Faceless, Anthrax, Sepultura, Chimaira, Skindred, Meshuggah, Bleed From Within, While She Sleeps, Dark Tranquillity, Asking Alexandria, and Sylosis. They have appeared at a variety of prestigious festivals including Download Festival, Bloodstock, Metal Heads Mission, Wurzburg Metal Fest, and Metal Invasion to name but a few. After a brief hiatus starting in 2020, Sworn Amongst returned to form with its strongest line-up to date, releasing the much-anticipated single ‘Restitution’. This release saw the return of founding members Jonny Harper and Liam Liddell, who alongside guitarist Ashley Currie and bassist Kieran Agnew. have succeeded in returning the band to its rightful place as a force to be reckoned with in terms of the band’s earth-shattering metalcore anthems, and their fiercely precise, electrifying live shows. On January 22nd, 2024, they released their latest single ‘Tyrant’. A track offered as a tribute to all people affected by modern-day genocide. The track serving as a statement of support and hope for the Ukrainian people and recognising their strength and unity as a nation. We spoke to guitarist Ash Curry about Tyrant and the importance it has to the band, as well as discussing the bigger Sworn Amongst picture, how they got to this point and where they might be heading next, having fun making music now, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.swornamongst.co.uk/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Formed in 2021, Dead Flesh are a five-piece deathcore band from Hertfordshire. The five members, Rich, Chris, Mike, Adam, and Nelly, all come from an experienced background of musical talent and have the ambition to bring their unique deathcore sound, hellish lyrics, and breakneck energy to a wide audience across the UK. On April 28th, 2024, they will release their ‘Dehumanise’ EP, and you can check out the single ‘Bodies Upon Bodies’ below. We spoke to Rich about the EP, the work that went into it, the themes behind some of the songs, about Dead Flesh in general, their aims and goals, sharing opinions, opening up, and so much more. Find out more here: https://subterraenband.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Set for release on April 12th, 2024, via Frozen Records, ‘In the Aftermath of Blight’ is the new album from French atmospheric sludge metal band, Subterraen. This new album marks a reinvention for the band, having started in 2017 and releasing the album ‘Rotten Human Kingdom’ in 2020 via Transcending Obscurity Records. This new era for Subterraen sees them group emerges from a two-year long writing process with a completely revamped line-up and the firm intention of breaking away from the conventions of sludge/doom metal. Written to be radically different from its predecessor, ‘In the Aftermath of Blight’ proves to be more complex and skilfully written. The album benefits from a much higher production value and combines the aggression and atmospheres of post-sludge with the melodies of doom metal. Inspired by bands such as Pallbearer, Neurosis, Yob and Paradise Lost, Subterraen consciously distances itself from its influences to create a unique sonic identity. ‘In the Aftermath of Blight’ takes a cynical look at the human condition in the midst of personal tragedy and natural disaster took its inspiration from numerous biblical and literary references. Dehn Sora’s mesmerizing artwork captures these themes masterfully. We spoke to Subterraen about the new album, about the journey to this point and all the trials that the band have faced, the distinct new direction they are going in, what they would like to accomplish this year, and so much more. Find out more here: https://subterraenband.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

On March 15th, 2024, the ever-relentless metalcore band Indevth will release their brand-new EP, ‘Drowning’. An EP that deals with mental anguish, hopelessness and feelings born out of the grit and grime of a bleak modern Britain. A new era begins, the era of InDevth. You might know them better as Dreameater, but as they boldly move into the future, the name of InDevth is all anyone will be thinking about. This is more than just a name change, it’s a revitalised and refocused band. Where an EP leaves you begging for more. Where five tracks showcase so much, that each can rightfully be called a modern metal classic. Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-indevth-drowning-self-released/ The EP features recent singles 'Lurk', 'Nothing Left' and the title track 'Drowning'. It also builds on the incredible momentum the group have built up in recent times. Which include a performance at the last ever UK Tech-Fest, alongside Chelsea Grin, Loathe and more, and sharing the stage with the likes of Thrown, Graphic Nature, Heart of A Coward, Ocean Grove and Harbinger. As well as releasing the new EP, InDevth will also play two special headline shows to celebrate the release. The first will take place on the 18th April in London at The Black Heart and second will be on the 19th April in Southampton at Heartbreakers. We spoke to InDevth about the new EP, about what it means to get this release out, how the past few years have led to this moment, some of the themes behind it, their desire to always be moving forward while having fun, the upcoming release shows, and so much more. Find out more here: https://indevth.co/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Hull extreme, sludge, and hardcore infused metal band Mastiff are back with their much-anticipated brand-new album, ‘Deprecipice’, out on March 22nd, 2024, via MNRK Heavy. Pre-order the album here: https://mastiff.ffm.to/deprecipice The new release features an onslaught of special guests including Ethan Lee McCarthy from Primitive Man, Harry Nott from Burner, Dan James from XIII and Rob Scott from Yersin. Everything Mastiff do is in the name of intensity. Since forming amid the misery of Kingston-upon-Hull in 2013, the five-piece have crashed extreme metal, sludge and hardcore together to create the most brutal sonic onslaughts possible. If the release of the new album wasn't enough, they will also be heading out on a UK tour at the end of March. 22nd March - Polar Bear, Hull 23rd March - Audio, Glasgow 24th March - Bannerman’s, Edinburgh 27th March - The Black Heart, London 28th March - Green Door Store, Brighton 29th March - Crofters Rights, Bristol 30th March - Devils Dog, Birmingham 31st March - Rough Trade, Nottingham Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/mastiffuk We spoke to vocalist Jim Hodge about the new album, about what went into it, the highlights and lowlights of the entire creation process, working with the guests, what Mastiff means to him, and so much more. Find out more here: https://mastiffhchc.bandcamp.com/music Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

The old punk adage was to live fast, die young, and have a good-looking corpse - and while Gavin King gave the first one his best shot, he got sidetracked and skipped the next step. Now, almost 50 years after burning brightly on Bristol’s burgeoning punk scene of the late seventies with his band Private Dicks, he finds himself having a late surge of creativity, and is pleased to reveal that his debut solo album ‘Skeletons’ will be released on March 29th 2024 via Heartbeat Records. With Private Dicks, the band that first threw Gavin into the spotlight, having just released a live album, and while he waits for his bandmates to finally finish off what will be the Bristol legends’ second album, he has turned his attention to his first, fully-fledged, solo effort. With help from Dicks’ guitarist and life-long friend Paul Guiver and long-time Tears For Fears and Robbie Williams guitarist Neil Taylor, Skeletons is eight tracks of dark, catchy, post-punk angst, the work of a man who has taken another look at his life and at the state of the world and had a few thoughts… We spoke to Gav about his debut solo release, why he felt this needed to be done, his extensive history in music, and so much more. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

UK metallers Defects will release their profoundly personal debut album, Modern Error, on 24 May via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here: https://lnk.to/Defects Recently the band have been confirmed to play at Download (UK), Graspop (BE), Rockharz (DE) and Rock The Lakes (CH) and have just announced that they will join Orbit Culture on their UK & European “Descending Into Madness” March tour. They will call through the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland. Buy tickets here: https://www.wearedefects.com/ Modern Error is breathtakingly raw with emotion. Conceptually, it is a deeply cathartic album that acts as a vessel for singer Tony Maue to organise his thoughts on the trauma of being taken into care at a young age. Threaded through the album are the experiences that Maue has been through, how the five members of the band are all connected and why, at this moment, right now, is the right time for this band to exist. For themselves as much as anyone else. We spoke to vocalist Tony Maue about the album, the past few years and the rise of Defects as a force, about some of the experiences the album details, about the Orbit Culture tour, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.wearedefects.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Rising from the ashes of ALAZKA & Time, The Valuator, brand new group FLOYA emerge onto the music scene. The German duo of Phil Bayer & Marv Wilder establish a wild blend of solid rock foundations alongside modern EDM elements and world music, inspired by their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2 & Sting. Carving a name for themselves individually in the past as the founders and songwriters of their praised acts, Phil & Marv are now headed on a journey of their own. FLOYA will release their debut album ‘Yume’ on March 8th, 2024, via Arising Empire. It’s an anthemic listen, with some really sweet melodies, plenty of robust rockiness, and a creative flair that shows the duo have had lengthy song-writing careers already. Read our full review of Yume here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-floya-yume-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalist Phil and guitarist Marv about the new album, the work that went into it, what they wanted to accomplish, trying to live up to expectations, and so much more. Find out more here: https://floyamusic.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

UK punk-upstarts Noah and the Loners released their new EP, ‘A Desolate Warning’, on February 28th, 2024, Via Marshall Records. Concerning the new album, we said: A rallying cry for those navigating the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations, the overpowering grip of toxic relationships, isolation and the stigmas surrounding mental health. Noah and the loners have plenty to say, and that’s the way they like it. Delivering short and sharp jabs. Punky, yes, but also infectious and fun. Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-noah-and-the-loners-a-desolate-warning-marshall-records/ We spoke to vocalist and guitarist Noah Lonergen about the new EP, about making music in such a complex world, the benefits of being open and honest, having fun making music, and so much more. Find out more here: https://noahandtheloners.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Louisville, Kentucky based high fantasy inspired metal quintet, Volcandra are poised to leave an enduring mark on 2024 with their sophomore full-length, The Way of Ancients. Out on March 1st, 2024, via Prosthetic Records. Concerning the new album, we said: Fantastical tales told through the medium of blackened melodeath, Volcandra’s The Way of Ancients is one hell of a fresh-sounding offering. For all its story-telling qualities, it is an emphatic metal album, and a lot of the time, hits hard enough to rival the more extreme side of this sound. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-volcandra-the-way-of-ancients-prosthetic-records/ We spoke to vocalist Dave Palenske about the new album, the progression of the Volcandra sound, imparting story-telling aspects into the music, and so much more. Find out more here: https://volcandra.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Defocus, the dynamic and powerful German metalcore quartet are back with their brand-new album, ‘there is a place for me on earth’, out on March 1st, 2024, via Arising Empire. Speaking of the new album, we said: Album number two is as strong as album number one. Hell, in many places it’s stronger. The Defocus train continues to pick up speed, and at this rate, they are going to be absolutely huge. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-defocus-there-is-a-place-for-me-on-earth-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalist Simon Müller & guitarist Jeffrey Uhlmann about the new album, following up the stellar debut release, digging deeper, getting comfortable with more experimentation, and so much more. Find out more here: https://defocusband.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Jack J Hutchinson, the London, UK based guitarist and singer/songwriter released his brand-new album ‘Battles’ on February 9th, 2024. An album that finds Hutchinson at his most exposed and is charged with the power of catharsis and purging darkness and hurt. About the album, we said: With a ton of heart and soul, focusing on being acutely anthemic, and having the song-writing chops to keep listeners well and truly interested from beginning to end, Jack J Hutchinson meets the hefty expectations most have for him with this big release. Featuring ten groovy, guitar-focused bangers that are packed with vitality. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-jack-j-hutchinson-battles-earache-digital-distribution/ We spoke to Jack about the new album, the work that went into it, his vision and how he finds the strength to express himself, the importance of playing live, a love of sci-fi, zombie movies, and so much more! Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/jackjhutchinson Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

Norwegian metallers Borknagar are back with their brand-new album, ‘Fall’, out on February 23rd, 2024, via Century Media Records. Concerning the new album, we said: There are many outstanding points to crow about with this new album, but perhaps the most significant is the balance. The balance of instruments, the balance of talents, the balance of epic soundscapes and heaviness, the balance of Borknagar history and forward movement. Fall has it all, and it is one of the most well put together releases we’ve had from this band. Showcasing a freshness to things, while also being undeniably Borknagar. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-borknagar-fall-century-media-records/ We spoke to guitarist Øystein G. Brun about the new album, the journey to its release, his process and ability to focus on the music, the consistent love of doing this, growing as an artist, and so much more. Find out more here: https://borknagar.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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

The iconic extreme experimental death metal line-up of Job For A Cowboy had some long-awaited unfinished business. After nearly nine long years of silence, they have awoken from their slumber, forging Moon Healer, the follow-up to their previous landmark album, Sun Eater. The new album will be released on February 23rd, 2024, via Metal Blade Records. Concerning Moon Healer, we said: Though let’s clear something up, this is not just a Job for A Cowboy nostalgia run, I don’t think the band would have bothered if they didn’t have anything fresh to bring to the table. Especially as nine years is a very long time in music, and the metal world has been constantly moving forward. So, it is delightful to find Job for A Cowboy stepping up in so many areas to tower above many a pretender of the technical and progressive death metal sound. If you’re hoping this album is as challenging as it is savage, you’re in luck, because Moon Healer is undeniably this, and so much more. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-job-for-a-cowboy-moon-healer-metal-blade-records/ We spoke to bassist Nick Schendzielos about the new album, the past decade and how Job for A Cowboy reached this point, nostalgia and its dangers, moving forward and being fresh, the power of the bass, and so much more. Find out more here: https://jobforacowboy.bandcamp.com/album/moon-healer Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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