Despite having apparently left his voice at the Download Festival launch party, Dews and Moose give their reaction to the first line-up announcement of 2025, including Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great charity work they do here https://metalforgood.org/ https://primordialradio.com htt…

Moose and Dews catch up this week with the surprising news of potential ticket scams concerning the now sold-out Big Bang 7 for next year! It feels like a badge of honour tbh, but it's important that no-one falls for these scammers. There's also the latest on merch, tartan and why Dewsbury is barred from attending the whisky-tasting session prior t…

Moose and Dews catch up once again this week... eventually. Tech issues notwithstanding, they have big news involving those four little words that all Primordial directors love to hear. They also take a look at some of the excellent fake Download posters that have been doing the rounds recently. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some …

This week Moose and Dews are once again joined by Metal For Good's Katy Baker, to look back at an excellent Metal Merch Day event. They also discuss the latest goings-on in their lives, and why Dewsbury's son will be allowed many things in his life, but never, NEVER a pet spider. Ugh. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the grea…

Primordial is built on six "pillars" which relate to pretty much everything we do; Music, Environment, Community, Mental Health, Fun, and Technology. We don't tend to discuss the tech pillar as much, as it can be a pretty dry subject, but Moose and Dews definitely get into that today! Dews recently had his phone snatched, which means he's had to le…

Moose and Dews catch up again this week, ahead of Dews making a touristy trip to London. For a podcast by a radio station, there's a surprising amount of tourist information here tbh... Amazingly, they do eventually end up talking business, with some excellent news about the recent Primordial annual subs cycle. There's also a heartfelt congratulati…

Seriously, how many podcasts get to episode 404 to make that joke? Despite the misleading title, Moose and Dews catch up once more, this week with guests! Organised by our official charity partner Metal For Good, the second annual Metal Merch Day is rapidly approaching. Katy Baker from MFG joins the guys this week, along with Full Metal Hackett, to…

Moose and Dewsbury reunite this week for what feels like the first time in ages, to answer the important questions; when does a forehead become a fivehead? And is Dews getting one? Oh dear. They also have a great catch-up, before discussing the latest in the world of Primordial, and discussing a - possibly slightly cynical - move from one of the bi…

Dews returns to the podcast, and this week is joined by the one and only Pete Bailey. They chat about Dews' recent trip to France for his mate Crofty's wedding, serious watch envy, and how prog-metal band Periphery could have a surprising sideline as a wedding band. There's also a chat about the surprise re-emergence of Linkin Park, and the guys pa…

Bl8nkp8ge has taken September off and Miss Rach has made a triumphant comeback in his place. In true Primordial style, a week into her cover, we decided to interview her to see if she’s suitable for the role. Hear her answers to…Has she ever worked with dickheads and how did she deal with them? Will she clean her plates in the staff kitchen? Etc..,…

Moose and Dews catch up for Ep400 of the Primordial Podcast, just ahead of Dews leaving for his first holiday in 5 years, and during which he will attempt to avoid soiling himself. There's the tale of woe regarding the total failure to get Oasis tickets, as well as the latest on the now sold-out Burn Night event and a bunch more as well. You can ch…

Dews had a bad-dad moment and accidentally introduced his 2-year-old son to the musical joys of the late, great DMX shortly before this podcast. Eek. Here's hoping the s-word, mf-word and n-word do not make an appearance at nursery. He and Moose catch up again this week to look ahead to upcoming Primordial events including the Big Bang and Burns ni…

The podcast this week finds Moose and Dews in a thoughtful mood, pondering life, the universe and everything, including keeping in touch with family, parenting, and the importance - or not - of fidelity in music. They also have news of the latest artist merch collaboration, with a fantastic new design for Marisa & The Moths (45mins in the video pod…

Moose and Dews catch up at an unusual time of day for this weeks' audio-only podcast, which can mean only one thing; beer. They chat about Bloodstock, with bands, PRFam and interviews; how Moose had the best time since Dews wasn't there, and also talk about the changing media landscape with respect to influencers, particularly one who sells baked p…

Moose and Dews catch up this week to discuss how the preparations for the Big Bang 7 in 2025 undoubtedly mean that the end of the world is coming. There's also a chat with the Chair of Primordial's Equality Advisory Group - Sam Harwood - about new members. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great charity work they do here h…

Moose and Dews catch up live on Twitch this week, with the results of the Big Bang 6 business-wise, the latest text updates from Hackett's Transylvania trip, and an exploration of the latest business buzz-phrase; What's Your Why? Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great charity work they do here https://metalforgood.org/ ht…

Moose and Dews catch up live on Twitch this week following possibly the greatest Big Bang event so far, to try and unpack some of the shenanigans of a fantastic weekend. There's also news of next years' Big Bang, and a sneaky look at the return of a much-missed get-together next January. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the g…

Moose and Dews catch up this week, ahead of what could be the biggest Big Bang yet at OGRI MCC in Gloucestershire. They've yet to figure out exactly how the Primordial Olympics is going to work, but they'll get there eventually. Probably. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ Check …

Moose and Dews catch up this week for a live podcast, to discuss the issue with hurling yourself down a hill in your 40s, and why Dewsbury's face is likely to melt in a few years. They also get onto European festivals, shows at the Royal Albert Hall, and why Primordial is is serious need of some HR-related guidance. Check out the details and get yo…

Moose and Dews catch up this week to discuss the preparations for the ep400 spectacular (SPOILER: Not much) as well as Dews' love of a certain Ikea storage unit. Along the way there's chat of the Nickelback documentary on Netflix, both Moose and Dews' failure to be included in any documentaries whatsoever, a new initiative from Metal For Good, and …

Moose and Dews catch up this week for a good-humoured natter about life, the universe and everything from mud-spattered laptops and lawn care, to thoughts on the new Co-Op Live venue in Manchester and - regrettably - falling asleep at gigs. Oops. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6…

Moose and Dews are back from the field after an epic weekend, and the podcast this week is an unpacking of exactly what went on at Download 2024. From being saved by the PRFam, to drowning in mud, this is the full story. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ Check out our chosen cha…

Moose and Dews catch up again this week, in the build-up to Download 2024. After a couple of scorching years, it's entirely unsurprising that Dews' first DL in a few years looks like it's going to be wet. Typical. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ Check out our chosen charity Me…

Moose and Dews catch up during Volunteers Week 2024 to pay tribute to those incredible folks without whom they - and Primordial - would not be here. There's so many incredible people who have given their time, skills and expertise to Primordial over the years that mere words alone seem hollow somehow. Yet that's kind of how podcasts work, so they g…

Moose and Dews catch up this week, and - amongst Lightning McQueen and Ashley Madison chat - look ahead to the upcoming AGM, and some of the plans for Primordial going forward. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great ch…

Moose and Dews catch up once again this week to discuss life's ups, downs, twists and turns, and also the fact that NOBODY CARES ENOUGH WHEN YOU'RE TIRED! They're also looking ahead to the AGM next week, and inviting your questions on Primordial. Get them in to moose@primordialradio.com Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 …

Moose and Dews catch up in audio-only format this week to discuss a bunch of stuff, including Mental Health Awareness week. You can get more info here https://primordialradio.com/mhaw-2024/ They're also looking ahead to the Big Bang 6 in July, and all the breakfast beers/naps it may involve https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ Check out our chosen…

Moose and Dews are joined by the amazingly talented Charlotte Verity to talk about the latest additions to the Primordial merch store. They also take a look ahead to the upcoming Big Bang 6, and discuss bone density, because of course they did. Check out the details and get your tickets for the Big Bang 6 here https://primordialradio.com/bigbang6/ …

What a weekend that was! Now that the sleep-deprivation is subsiding, Moose and Dews catch up this week to chat about the PGM. They also want to help other events, so they're joined by Kris from Mangata Festival in Nottingham ahead of this years event, which features artists including Hacktivist, Boss Keloid and Skarlett Riot. Check out our chosen …

It's difficult to believe that the PGM 2024 is almost here, but that's what Moose and Dews are looking forward to this week, as well as digging up ancient history, and discovering why Moose is only runny in certain circumstances. Check out all the details for the PGM 2024 and get your tickets here https://primordialradio.com/primordial-general-mayh…

With the Primordial General Mayhem 2024 just over a week away, Moose and Dews look ahead to the event, and discuss the new Bring-A-Buddy initiative; With unprecedented amounts of single tickets being sold, members of the PRFam suggested a way to bring friends at a discount. Check out all the details for the PGM 2024 and get your tickets here https:…

Moose is back this week, along with several guests. Katy Baker from Metal For Good joins the guys, as well as the recently-announced winners of the poll to decide which band will be opening the upcoming PGM2024: Two Year Break. Check out the latest Haul of Fame competition to win tickets and hotel for the PGM24 here https://hofcompetitions.com/ Che…

How exactly did Pete whittle down the 100's of bands who applied to play the PGM24, to come up with the final list of 10 bands in the poll? Find out in the latest podcast episode! https://primordialradio.com/poll-who-should-open-the-mascot-records-stage-at-pgm24/ Pete stands in for Moose this week, as he and Dews talk vintage videos games, nu-metal…

Ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Moose and Dews catch up once again to discuss Thomas the Tank Engine, which is currently playing a remarkably large part in Dews' life. Eventually they get to business, and check out the bands in the poll for the PGM 2024 opener, as well as discussing the new HoF Competition to win tickets, accommodation, a…

Moose and Dews are back this week with an exciting new idea in the pipeline! Inspired by Yungblud's recent announcement of Bludfest, they've decided to cater to a slightly older audience with... CHAIRFEST! Where everyone gets a comfy chair to sit in and the bands don't matter, because at least everyone's is comfy, right? We're not sure about that G…

Business lingo is weird. If you don't know what it means, taking a holistic approach to a horizon check sounds like something you might need a doctor for, or at least a nurse, and possibly some gloves. Despite the lack of trained medical supervision, Moose and Dews nevertheless dive straight into a discussion of business lingo, and how some - not a…

As we approach International Women's Day 2024, Moose and Dews are joined by Primordial's Mental Health Champion Sam Harwood to discuss it's importance, and this years theme. There's also a lot for the guys to catch up on, from Dewsbury's dieting adventures, and injury misadventures, to the PGM and the fabulous Evil Scarecrow merch collab. The guys …

Moose is on his tod this week. 40-odd minutes of talking to himself. What could go wrong? He's got details of an impending VIP PGM competition as well as an exciting Evil Scarecrow/Primordial Radio collaboration. He also answers your questions about life, failure, and the future. Belly up to the trough. Consume now. Check out all the details for th…

No Moose this week, so Pete joins Dews for a catch up about the PGM 2024, and some of the difficulties currently being faced by the industry. They also take a look at some of the latest rock news stories, including a possible Trivium/BFMV tour, AC/DC, and their take on dynamic pricing. Check out all the details for the PGM 2024 and get your tickets…

Moose and Dews catch up again this week, and love is in the air, kind of. They recorded this on Valentine's Day 2024, so they look at the secrets to a happy relationship (SPOILER: None of them are actual secrets!) They also have a good chat about the PGM and the latest merch, as well as covering toddler sleep regressions, dating CVs, and clubbing b…

It's taken a while, but the PGM24 line-up is finally complete, with The Treatment added as Friday night headliners. Moose and Dews rejoice at finally being able to update the poster they refer to in the podcast. Get your tickets and check out all the details here https://primordialradio.com/primordial-general-mayhem-2024-tickets/ The guys also have…

Moose and Dews catch up this week ahead of Time To Talk Day 2024. Mental health is one of the pillars of Primordial; one of the key issues that we consider in everything we do. That's why our MH champion Sam Harwood is a guest on the podcast this week, chatting with Dr. Jackie Le Fevre about values, and how talking about our own values can be benef…

Moose & Dews catch up again this week following a successful trip to Crewe at the weekend for the Primordial Up-Vote top 100. How much of it they could actually hear from in the bar is questionable, but everyone seems to have had a great time, even if Dewsbury's first hangover of the year was... unpleasant. The video podcast is available via the Pr…

Moose and Dews catch up again this week to finally *FINALLY* talk about the thing they haven't been able to talk about for some time. Sadly it's not great news, but the guys continue undaunted towards the next major thing on the horizon; the PGM! There's also the latest news on an upcoming merch sale, and addition to the merch store. The video podc…

Moose & Dews catch up once again this week to discuss the latest in the world of Primordial Radio. There's changes afoot with the on-air schedule, and all the latest news on the PGM2024, and the upcoming get-together at Tom's Tap & Brewhouse in Crewe. The video podcast is available via the Primordial Twitch channel here https://www.twitch.tv/primor…

Moose and Dews reunite for the first episode of YEAR EIGHT of the Primordial Podcast! There's a look back at their respective Xmas's, the joys of parenting a toddler, and thoughts on Dry January, which may be a thing for Dews, or may not. Check out our chosen charity Metal For Good and some of the great charity work they do here https://metalforgoo…

As if Moose and Dews aren't erratic enough most of the time, try doing a podcast in the void between Xmas and New Year! They try anyway, and very nearly make it. It's a time of year for reflection, so they look back at some of the crazy events from Primordial's history, ridiculous Youtube videos and quizzes, through to some of the amazing live even…

Moose and Dews catch up this week for the penultimate podcast of 2023 with the big news that Bob Vylan will the the headliner of the PGM 2024 at KK's Steelmill. Huge news! You can get your tickets here... https://primordialradio.com/primordial-general-mayhem-2024-tickets/ They also get to talking about Christmas memories (with some excellent input …

You want to make God laugh? Tell her your plans. Moose and Dews catch up this week to discuss the latest developments with the Primordial General Mayhem 2024, specifically the cancellation of Creeper's appearance. Plans are already taking shape for a replacement headliner though, have no fear. They also draw the winner for the Primordial Xmas bundl…

With over 102 MILLION VIEWS (!) at the time of recording, there's no way any other song can have been heard as much in the 36 hours since its' release, as Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road" in the new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, right? Moose and Dews discuss, as well as taking a long walk down a very Canadian memory Lane. There's also the latest on …