Riot Act

It's that time of year again, where music journalists tear out their hair (sorry Steve) trying to create a list of their favourite albums of the year and rank them in some sort of immaterial order of preference, despite the fact that the process of weighing up the merits of Bob Mould's Sunshine Rock against Full of Hell's Weeping Choir is about as pointless an exercise as asking Kanye West to display a modicum of humility. But hey-ho, here we are again! This week is part 1, which means Remfry and Steve are counting down their favourite albums from numbers 20 - 11 and there's also a quick round-up of their favourite EPs of the year too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Remfry sat down with Johannes Persson, vocalist and guitarist of Swedish post-metal legends Cult of Luna to discuss their latest album 'A Dawn To Fear', how the writing for this record differed from the previous few Cult of Luna releases, how Persson's perception of Umeå, his home town, has changed over the years and his ethics growing up in the hardcore scene.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Steve and Remfry are in a state of befuddlement this week ... it must be because it's our last episode of the year where we'll be reviewing new releases. Under the microscope for the final review show of 2019 are albums by Beck, Lindemann, Cattle Decapitation and Misery Loves Co. There are also live reviews of PUP, Sick of it All, Ghost and A Celebration of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis and trade-off features Fall Out Boy and Catch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're constantly striving to push the boundaries on Riot Act, by bringing you the latest and greatest music from the world of alternative music. So this week, we're proud to present ... errr Coldplay ... sorry about that.  But worry not, there are also reviews of the new 'film' by Slayer, plus reviews of albums by DJ Shadow, Sleep Token and Bellevue Days. There's also talk about the unwarranted Mötley Crüe reunion, band announcements for Download and 2000Trees festivals and a special mention for an absolutely spectacular wedding party.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's part 2 of our end-of-year catch up and this week, Steve's curated a compelling and varied list of musical artistes including Health, Show Me The Body, Snow Ghosts, Port Noir, Ashbringer, Life of Agony, Throes, JPEGMafia, Kim Gordon and Nile.  Also this week, Remfry went to see Fever 333, Steve went to see Leprous, there's a discussion about The Ghost Inside's big comeback show at Brixton Academy and for the first time, possibly ever, the guys say something bad about Tool.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Remfry is joined by three excellent guests, Serena Cherry (of Svalbard), Jo Quail and A.A. Williams, to discuss Japanese instrumental quartet MONO and the impact they have had over 20 years as a band. The panel discuss the dynamics of MONO's music and the influence it has had on each member of the panel, which then leads into a broader discussion about instrumental music, showmanship and the difference between practise and performance.  MONO curate a 20th anniversary event in London called 'Beyond the Past'; three gigs across two days which will feature performances from Svalbard, Jo Quail and A.A. Williams as well as Boris, Envy, Årabrot, Alcest, Nordic Giants, Floating Spectrum and of course, MONO. The shows take place 13th - 14th December at Oval Space, Barbican and Village Underground in London and tickets are available https://beyondthepast.seetickets.com/tour/beyond-the-past (here). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party ser

It's a mammoth week in Riot Act land as we begin part one or a two part catch up end of year spectacular. This time around, we've decided to split the catch-up picks between our two hosts and this week it's Remfry's turn to bring in records he feels we should have covered on the show this year. His picks are Julia Jacklin, Weyes Blood, Numenorean, Pile, The Callous Daoboys, Lightning Dust, Fink, Norma Jean, A Winged Victory for the Sullen and Schammasch.  But before all that, Steve and Remfry discuss the reformations of My Chemical Romance and Rage Against the Machine, plus there are live reviews of a plethora of shows, including Opeth, Thrice & Refused, Creeper, Imperial Triumphant, Terror and Machine Head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this week's show, Steve and Remfry review new releases by Swans, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Stake, Une Misère and Frail Body. Plus the boys talk about the new Bloodstock announcement and Morrissey selling albums by the likes of David Bowie, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Patti Smith and Lou Reed for $300 a pop ... but they're signed by Morrissey so, you know .... worth it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

With just 6 days to go until the UK is cast adrift from its European brothers and sisters after extending two fingers as an RSVP to the EU party, Remfry and Steve join Brexit dissenters Haggard Cat as they protest the 52%'s decision to leave ... by spending 24 hours encased in a concrete box. Nice work chaps, that'll show 'em! Steve and Remfry review new albums by clipping., We Lost the Sea, Alcest, Mark Lanegan and Refused whilst Steve ventured out to see Killswitch Engage and Remfry recalls travelling tales from Scandinavia, whilst also finding time to attend And So I Watch You From Afar's self-titled 10th anniversary show and Bad Pond Festival's first stint in London town.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Remfry is away this week, mucking about in Europe. But Riot Act rolls on regardless. Stephen is joined by long time buddy and RA comrade Matt Stocks to review new releases from Foals, Ocean Wisdom and Elbow. Matt brings Against Me’s classic major label debut New Wave in for the first ever one sided trade off. And the boys chat Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees, Robb Flynn kicking off on instagram and Matt’s recent interview with Jaz Coleman from Killing Joke. Plus Steve compares everyone to Talk Talk. As usual. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Steve and Remfry continue to bring you the most eclectic alternative music round-up with reviews this week of new releases by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Babymetal, Lightning Bolt and Can't Swim.  Steve also found time to go to the cinema this week (twice) where he was rudely confronted by Gary Glitter (his music, not the man himself) which once again raises the ugly question of whether art can (or should) be enjoyed once the artist has been convicted of a heinous crime. His second cinema excursion was a preview screening of Metallica's S&M2 concert with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra whilst Remfry ventured up to Camden Town to see a glorious double-header in the form of Touché Amoré and Deafheaven. Additionally, the boys mourn the loss of the unhinged yet undeniably phenomenal drumming talent of Ginger Baker.  And trade-off continues the eclecticism as Steve brings under-rated Blues legend Roy Buchanan to the table whilst Remfry extols the virtues of alt-rock turned neo-classical compo

There are a plethora of live shows to cover this week on Riot Act, as Steve went to the rather morbid Static-X, Soil and Wednesday 13 in London whilst Remfry went to see Emma Ruth Rundle, Jo Quail in Bristol and Lingua Ignota in London. He also hot-footed it off to Cologne to report back from the 15th edition of Euroblast Festival where he saw a strong contender for worst gig in 20 years of seeing shows.  Albums reviewed include The Menzingers, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Renounced and Body Hound and trade off comes courtesy of Death By Stereo and Sunny Day Real Estate.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Download announcement has got Steve and Remfry into a right tizzy, especially considering that Steve recently attended the Mercury Music Prize, an historically mocked (on this podcast at least) awards ceremony that's giving far more exciting bands and artists a platform than Download seem to be managing at the moment. Steve and Remfry discuss (well .... Steve mainly rants, Remfry mainly listens).  Ironically, it comes at a time when there is plenty of extremely exciting rock and metal bands making music, as is demonstrated in this week's album reviews with new releases by Car Bomb, .gif from God and Nervus. The boys also cast their beady critical eye over new albums by 65DaysofStatic and Oddarrang and trade-off comes courtesy of mewithoutYou and Plan B.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Steve and Remfry review new releases by Opeth, Blink-182, Tides From Nebula and Soeur as well as the new song by Black Peaks. Plus, there's yet more talk about 'the most anticipated tour of next year' The Hella Mega Tour and their rather extravagant VIP packages and Remfry went to see American Indie rock legends Pile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Steve and Remfry review new albums by Pixies, Cult of Luna, Chelsea Wolfe and Mike Patton and Jean Claude-Vennier. Trade off this week comes courtesy of MDC and Imperial Triumphant.  They also discuss Tool taking the No#1 spot from Taylor Swift, Green Day's newly announced uber tour as well as 'the most exciting new guitar band in Britain' (The Guardian, June 2019) black midi.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

At this year's ArcTanGent festival, Remfry sat down with a veritable feast of fantastic musicians to discuss the music industry and how to navigate it, including Pedram Valiani (Frontierer), Serena Cherry (Svalbard), Greg Kubacki (Car Bomb), Justine Jones (Employed To Serve) and Rabea Massaad (Toska). This is the entire chat, (mostly) unedited for you to enjoy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're recording early this week cause Steve's off to New York for a holiday; it's left the boys feeling a little discombobulated.  Still, they knuckle down and review new releases by Korn, Hawk Eyes, Microwave and The Road, whilst trade-off is between two electronic giants in the form of Utah Saints and Three Trapped Tigers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

420,681,600 seconds. 7,011,360 minutes. 116,856 hours. 4869 days. Or as most people put it, 13 years. Finally, after a lot of waiting (and a lot of pointless maths) Tool's new album, Fear Inoculum, is here and we're about to review the shit out of it! Strap in for over an hour of analysis on one of the most anticipated records of the decade.  There are other albums out this week too including new releases by Hugar, Entombed A.D. and Black Futures. Plus, there's a discussion over the controversial Die Antwoord video that has surfaced from backstage of a festival in 2012, whihc has resulted in the South African hip-hop duo being dropped from a number of festivals, including Life is Beautiful, Louder Than Life and Riot Fest.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We've (Remfry) has been banging on about it all bloody year and finally ArcTanGent 2019 is upon us! And we've brought along a couple of guests in the form of Brady 'Cunt' Deeprose and Dan Nightingale, who are (selfishly) in two bands; C**jurer and Curse These Metal Hands. 38 bands are reviewed including Nordic Giants, Møl, Raketkanon, Pijn, Coheed and Cambria, Car Bomb, Carpenter Brut, The Beft, Sleep Token, LLNN, Palm Reader, Three Trapped Tigers, Bossk, We Never Learned To Live, And So I Watch You From Afar, Caspian, Cult of Luna, Brutus, Black Peaks feat. Jamie Lenman, The St. Pierre Snake Invasion, Frontierer and Meshuggah See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Summer rolls on and the big albums keep a-coming as Steve and Remfry review new releases from Bon Iver, Frank Turner, Sleater-Kinney, Killswitch Engage and Feeder. They also discuss the possibility of Slipknot having their first no.1 album for 18 years and Steve reports back from his favourite festival in the world Bloodstock, including live reviews of Parkway Drive, Soulfly, TesseracT, Anthrax, Cancer Bats, Soilwork, Lotus Eater, Boss Keloid, Thy Art is Murder, The Wildhearts and Sabaton.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy