Here at Primordial, we don’t just do things differently, we do them better too!
As part of our Envirometal promises we are always looking for ways how we can mitigate our impact on Planet Earth, and we reckon we’ve come up with a beauty!
Working in partnership with Project Seagrass charity, we can now provide both you the fam, and the whole world, with the ….
Seedbank-U-Lator
A nifty little device which converts your car miles into seagrass meadows!
You may all be aware of the schemes where you pay to plant trees to offset your carbon, well sadly these really are pipe dreams, with many not coming close to fulfilling their promises.
So we set our semi-tamed heavy metal marine biologist, The Blowfish, on the case and he’s come up with a real winner.
By supporting a seagrass charity instead, in the form of offsetting your miles for seeds, we are actively helping an ecosystem which has the potential to actually offset more carbon than a mature terrestrial forest!
And now, a word from our resident Envirometal Consultant
“The thing about seagrass is that it binds together so many different parts of an ecosystem. From providing homes to juvenile fish, to offering protection to beaches and coasts by quelling storm waves, seagrass meadows are an incredible habitat that are massively under threat. By teaming up with Project Seagrass, we can help support this amazing aquatic habitat… AND it has the added bonus of sucking up plenty of Carbon Dioxide too! What’s not to like?”
So there you have it people. Any journey, big or small! Make sure you stop by the seedbank-u-lator afterwards and donate whatever you feel you can.
Every single penny goes solely to Project Seagrass for the planting, maintaining and monitoring of our UK seagrass meadows.
Winner Winner Seagrass Dinner!*
Check out the Primordial Radio Envirometal Seedbank-U-Lator
(*please note: you should only attempt to eat seagrass if you are a sea turtle)
As you know, at Primordial Radio we take Mental Health seriously.
One of the six pillars we base ourselves on includes Mental Health.
All year round.
The 10th October marks World Mental Health Day, a suitable day to highlight some Mental Health information that you may find useful.
- What Primordial Radio is pledging on WMH Day – we wanted to take inspiration from Mind’s campaign to “Do One Thing” and announce our pledge for mental health.
- Just #DoOneThing – Our mental health can be improved by small improvements in different areas of our lives. Here are some of our suggestions. If you are happy to share what you are doing whether it’s one of these suggestions or one of your own, please share on socials so we can all encourage one another to #DoOneThing.
- Mental Health FAQ – Not sure what you are feeling or where to turn ? Take a look at our Mental Health FAQ
Primordial Radio Announces The Lockdown All Dayer
Raising Money For NHS Charities Together
Primordial Radio is very proud to announce it will be holding a virtual all dayer on Saturday 9th May raising money for NHS Charities Together.
The online event will feature takeover shows, live interviews, acoustic sessions, cooking show, guitar workshop, presenter & member shows and a live quiz – The Inkquizition
Confirmed Guest appearances include :
- Bill Courage (Voice-Over) Radio Takeover
- Crofty (Sky Sports F1 Commentator) Radio Takeover
- Devilskin Radio Takeover
- Empyre Live Session & Interview
- Hands Off Gretel Live Session & Interview
- Headbangers Kitchen Live Cooking Show
- Kill The Ideal Radio Takeover
- Kim Jennett Live Session & Interview
- Lorna Adams Live Session & Interview
- Massive Wagons Radio Takeover
- Phil Demmell Radio Takeover
- TesseracT Live Guitar Workshop
- Skarlett Riot Radio Takeover
- Skindred Radio Takeover
Radio takeovers will be on-air at primordialradio.com with live sessions, workshop and cooking show being broadcast on social media via Primordial Radio’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch.
Full schedule available at – http://primordialradio.com/lockdownalldayer and donations will be open on the day at http://primordialradio.com/nhs
Primordial Radio’s Music Director Pete Bailey –
“Throughout this pandemic, we’ve all been tested and challenged in ways that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. With the NHS being on the frontline the bravery, courage, love and support they have shown has been awe-inspiring. With that in mind, we wanted to play our role to support the NHS as much as we possibly can and look forward to seeing you virtually on Saturday 9th May 2020!”
Welcome to the Squiddly’s Social Signposts
Social’s – Love ’em or Hate ’em ?
Social media is a necessary evil these days but it does have an important role in Primordial Radio, especially for our Rock & Metal Community.
Here is a guide to the many and varied groups and sub-groups in the #PRFam !
Primordial Radio
The official Social Media accounts
- – Follow Primordial Radio on Facebook
- – Check out Primordial Radio on Twitter
- – Check out Primordial Radio on Instagram
- – Check out Primordial Radio on LinkedIn
- – Check out Primordial Radio on YouTube
- – Check out Primordial Radio Playlist on Twitter
Primordial Radio Status
Official Primordial Radio Broadcast status page
PrimordialOffers
All the latest offers from the Primordial Radio Affiliated vendors (tickets, merch and deals aplenty)
Every purchase through these deals puts a little bit if cash towards the station
All of these groups below are run by individuals and members of the #PRFam community not Primordial Radio.
Don’t forget to answer the joining questions and accept the group rules so that Admins can approve your join request?
This group has been set up to provide support to those in isolation as a refuge from the bombardment from the media.
A place for those of the #PRFam to talk about the realities of dealing with mental health issues.
Because this is such a powerful subject, please read the Rules
#PRFam Business Finder
Looking for a Business/Recommendations ?
Pssttt…dont’ forget the Primordial Radio Bazaar !
A group for the bikers of the prfam. If you aren’t a member of the prfam you wont be accepted.
The group is for riders, pilions and enthusiasts, no matter whether you have a licence or not. Primordial rules apply regardless!
This group has been set up o share new music and artist with other Fam.
Music is a passionate subject for us all so listen love share to all
We’re going to Hell anyway so we may as well have fun along the way!
A place for Fam to post funny stuff. 😁
- – OnlyFams
This group is intended to be a safe place for single #PRFam Members to introduce themselves, interact, and hopefully meet their ideal partner.
A Central group for all us pesky gamers from tabletop to video in the #PRFam to share stories, make clans and just have fun! Share your gaming stories and channels/streams here! No console wars!
This group allows PRfam members to free cycle or sell stuff for a nominal amount (postage/delivery cost only)
A group where tickets can be exchanged between like minded people for a MAXIMUM price of face value.
A place for new and old battle jacket wearers to post pics of their jackets share links for patch sites and show off new patches.
Non-judgemental, #PRFam offshoot for those of us who want to improve health, wellbeing, and our stamina in a mosh pit by shedding a few pounds.
Chat about what ever you want too, loosely Download related.
A place for #PRFam members to discuss the glorious sport of Rugby without boring everyone else.
A group to encourage and motivate the fam, set challenges, record weight loss or personal bests and generally all things fitness.
A place to discuss GridIron
The PRFam’s very own beer/wine/gin etc and home brew group.
A group for the photography type…. share, advise or discuss anything camera related
Arts and crafty peoples of #PRFam unite
- – #PRFart
A spoonie can refer to any individual who suffers from a chronic illness. … Chronic illnesses can range from fibromyalgia to Lupus or chronic Lyme disease, to name just a few examples. These illnesses are often invisible;…
A group for folk tha knows
A group for everything horror related. Film recommendations/reviews, pictures, conventions etc.
A page for Primordial Petrolheads!!! A place to share photos, advice and advertise car groups and meets.
Prfam and everything beard related. And remember if your dad doesn’t have a beard you’ve got two beardless mums.
Welcome to 1st Primordial, a group for people of the PRFam or Primordial Radio that are or have been in the Scouting or Guide movments.
Group for Primordial radio fam Steampunk, Dieselpunk, Dustpunk and post apocalyptic.
Share music, ideas, your fave chord, pictures of your equipment. All are welcome. Maybe we can jam online?
PRfam bicycle club. All disciplines, for fun, fitness, competition and fettlers.
Swap ideas about what to do during the holidays or just discuss which Gin drowns out screaming the best
Old shows, new shows…yada yada.Shows you love & love to hate, cult, classics, fav episodes, characters”
A group for the ladies of the #prfam Talk & ask things we can’t bring ourselves to write in the main group
Crochet, knitting, cross stitch, drawing, home made, home makes – All things crafty live here
A group to encourage the reduction of waste at festivals and in the domestic and corporate environment.
Whether you love the movies, the comic books, the TV shows or all 3 – All Marvel fans welcome
A place for Aussie PRFam members to discuss PR Aus stuff. To help us feel closer to all things Primordial.”
Created for all of us of The Fam that love all snow based activities.
PRFam Welsh Chapter. Place to arrange local meet ups.
If your vegan, veggie, flexitarian or just interested. Share recipes, ask for advice, share tips.
A group where LGBTQ+ (and allies) PRfam members can talk about issues/problems/whatever they want with zero judgment.
Non-judgemental, #PRFam offshoot for those of us who want to improve health, wellbeing, and our stamina in a mosh pit by shedding a few pounds.
#PrFam football chitchat. League, non-league, juniors and pub teams, international tournaments, it’s all welcome here.
Due to the ongoing situation in relation to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) we must sadly confirm the postponement of the Annual General Mayhem 2020.
As we’ve always maintained, just because we make light of things doesn’t mean we take them lightly, the health and safety of our members is of paramount importance to us before anything else and we advise everyone to follow all the necessary guidelines from the public health officials.
The re-scheduled date for the AGM 2020 will be Saturday 10th October at the Lincolnshire Showground.
All purchases for the original date will be honoured and if you are unable to attend the new date, you can find details on how to claim a refund at – http://primordialradio.com/agmrefund
For all FAQ’s please head to – https://primordialradio.com/agm-2020-faq/
Our ambition is to keep the bill exactly the same as it is and we currently have Skindred, Terrorvision, Borders and Carry The Crown confirmed for the reschedule, we’re waiting to hear on Hands Off Gretel who are working on their dates and we very much hope they will still be able to perform, we will keep you updated as soon as we hear.
Thank you for your continued support of Primordial Radio, without you we wouldn’t be here, and we look forward to seeing you in October.
– The Primordial Radio Team
Below is a one-off recording of Moose & Pete on 16th March 2020 and the on-air discussion.
Welcome to this Architects Discography Radio Special with Sam Carter. In this special, Sam discusses with Pete Bailey the early days of Ruin & Hollow Crown, the importance of small venues for Architects at that time, the lasting impact and legacy of Tom Searle, and how the band has carried their values right through to the new album; For Those That Wish To Exist. ⠀
Architects new album For Those That Wish To Exist is out now via Epitaph Records landing at No.1 in the UK Album Charts.
The show was recorded in collaboration with the Music Venue Trust for the Save Our Venues All-Dayer which raised over £7500 for grassroots venues.
You can support them at:
http://musicvenuetrust.com
https://saveourvenues.co.uk
Radio Show Tracklist
01 – Architects – We’re All Alone
02 – Architects – These Colours Don’t Run
03 – Architects – Grave Digger
04 – Architects – Gone With The Wind
05 – Architects – Hereafter
06 – Architects – Royal Beggars
07 – Architects – Animals
08 – Architects – Dead Butterflies
It’s been a while, but after a short break, One Word Wednesday Bingo returns !
Quite simply, there are 13 single word clues which relate to a song title – guess correctly and be in with a chance of winning a Hive Mind Badge or the chance to pick the songs next week!
The chance to pick the clues and songs for next week will now be randomly drawn from the list of entries.
The one and only Dave Moss has picked the songs after being chosen at random a couple of weeks back.
- optrex
- hunted
- scooby
- serious
- chuck
- biodegrading
- rashford
- undead
- teammates
- zakk
- bliss
- contented
- utopia
Grab a beverage and ponder the if’s, what’s and maybe’s of this weeks clues to the #owwb songs !
Entries close Wednesday 9am so still some time to head scratch, disappear down rabbit holes OR
there is the choice to take the slacker option !
Black Orchid Empire recently spoke to Pete Bailey shortly before they were due to tour the UK. Unfortunately, the tour has been postponed due to bassist Dave Ferguson needing emergency surgery for appendicitis. The interview was done before this was announced, but the guys also talked about their latest album “Semaphore” not putting timescales on success and the growing popularity of heavy progressive music.
Interview starts at 20:27
Black Orchid Empire create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase. A ferociously tight live band, Black Orchid Empire have toured Europe and the UK extensively, recently supporting Skunk Anansie on their sold-out 25th-anniversary shows, including Brixton Academy.
These appearances, as well as previous tours with HED p.e, INME, Black Map and Ravenface, combined with festival slots at Download Festival, Standon Calling, Camden Rocks and Taubertal, have sealed the band’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
We unfortunately have to announce that the tour with Black Orchid Empire & North Atlas that was scheduled to start on Friday 22nd October 2021 is now having to be postponed due to bassist Dave Ferguson needing emergency surgery for appendicitis.
Full statement from the band:
“It’s with huge regret that we’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone our Semaphore UK tour.
Dave has just undergone emergency surgery for appendicitis, and whilst the operation to remove his appendix was successful, and he’s set to make a full recovery, he’s currently still in the hospital.
The health and safety of our bandmates and crew always come first for us, and there’s no way he can recover in time for the shows.
We’re absolutely gutted. It’s been such a long time since we were able to hit the road and we were so excited to get out to see you guys again. We will rearrange the tour ASAP. In the meantime please contact your ticket issuer for refunds”
From all of us here at Primordial Radio, we wish Dave the absolute best and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing the tour happen when Dave is fully recovered. Tickets will remain valid for the new dates when announced or you can contact SeeTickets for a refund.
Episode 250
Dews returns after a couple of weeks off, and catches up once again with Moose about all things Primordial (more…)
Episode 249
Dewsbury is off for a couple of weeks so Moose & Pete catch up on all things Primordial in this weeks podcast. (more…)
UPDATE – 21ST OCTOBER 2021
We unfortunately have to announce that the tour with Black Orchid Empire & North Atlas that was scheduled to start on Friday 22nd October 2021 is now having to be postponed due to bassist Dave Ferguson needing emergency surgery for appendicitis.
Full statement from the band:
“It’s with huge regret that we’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone our Semaphore UK tour.
Dave has just undergone emergency surgery for appendicitis, and whilst the operation to remove his appendix was successful, and he’s set to make a full recovery, he’s currently still in the hospital.
The health and safety of our bandmates and crew always come first for us, and there’s no way he can recover in time for the shows.
We’re absolutely gutted. It’s been such a long time since we were able to hit the road and we were so excited to get out to see you guys again. We will rearrange the tour ASAP. In the meantime please contact your ticket issuer for refunds”
From all of us here at Primordial Radio, we wish Dave the absolute best and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing the tour happen when Dave is fully recovered. Tickets will remain valid for the new dates when announced or you can contact SeeTickets for a refund.
Primordial Radio is very excited to announce we have teamed up with Black Orchid Empire & North Atlas for their UK tour and are offering all Primordial Members a chance to see them live with an exclusive 10% discount.
Black Orchid Empire create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase. A ferociously tight live band, Black Orchid Empire have toured Europe and the UK extensively, recently supporting Skunk Anansie on their sold-out 25th-anniversary shows, including Brixton Academy.
These appearances, as well as previous tours with HED p.e, INME, Black Map and Ravenface, combined with festival slots at Download Festival, Standon Calling, Camden Rocks and Taubertal, have sealed the band’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
Following on from their hugely impressive set at the Annual General Mayhem with Skindred, North Atlas harness elements of their rural surroundings within their music and imagery. Combining enigmatic electronics with bold, anthemic songwriting, their immersive sound fills the void between popular favourites such as Biffy Clyro, Bring Me the Horizon and Nine Inch Nails.
As a Primordial Radio member, you can grab an exclusive 10% discount to a show of your choice.
*Note* – Due to the sad news that the Dick Whittington venue has closed down, the Gloucester show will no longer be taking place.
22nd Oct – NOTTINGHAM - Rough Trade
Grab 30 days free (No Auto-Renewal, No Credit Card Needed) and get 10% off tickets, access our radio station and much more.
23rd Oct – STAFFORD - Redrum
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24th Oct – LEEDS - Keyclub
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25th Oct – CHESTER - The Live Rooms
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26th Oct – GLASGOW - Garage Attic
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27th Oct – NEWCASTLE - Think Tank
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29th Oct – BIRMINGHAM - The Flapper
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30th Oct – DOVER - Booking Hall
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31st Oct – LONDON - The Black Heart
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San Francisco Bay Area metal titans Machine Head are celebrating 30 years as a band, a career that has led them to be become one of the most recognized, influential and pioneering metal bands, with numerous sold-out world tours, gold and silver records, Grammy nominations, hundreds of millions of streams and over four million records sold worldwide.
To celebrate, we revisit this Machine Head Special with Robb Flynn talking and playing through their legendary debut album Burn My Eyes. In this special, Pete Bailey & Full Metal Hackett speak to Robb about how the album came together in the early ’90s, a look at the original lyrics to Davidian and celebrating the albums recent 25th anniversary.
The album playthrough starts at 20:31.
On celebrating 30 years, singer/guitarist Robb Flynn says: “Thank you so much to the friends, tourmates and brothers and sisters in metal, that contributed to this. We are beyond grateful, genuinely humbled, and honored by your words. To all the bandmembers past and present who contributed riffs, ideas, melodies and lyrics, thank you for everything you brought and bring to the table. To Tony Costanza, who I wish was here to celebrate this moment with us, rest in power. Massive respect to the Head Cases that have fought side by side with us, stood with us through thick and thin, and believed for 30 years. We love you crazy motherfuckers.”
Burn My Eyes is the debut studio album by Machine Head, released on August 9, 1994 by Roadrunner Records. The album shipped over 400,000 copies worldwide, becoming Roadrunner Records’ best-selling debut album until the release of Slipknot’s self-titled debut album. This is Machine Head’s only studio album to feature drummer Chris Kontos.
Episode 248
Dewsbury is off for a couple of weeks so Moose & Pete catch up on all things Primordial. The guys chat about Pete recovering from the effects of Covid, a look towards the Primordial General Mayhem and events for 2022. This Sunday is World Mental Health Day and Primordial has some special features lined up during the day.
The one thing we know about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.
-Jeff Rich
Watch the podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel here… https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed
Mark Tremonti recently had an extended conversation with Dewsbury, talking all about the new album Marching In Time, how he has grown in confidence with each release as a solo artist and taking a very in-depth look at the song “If Not For You” and the real meaning behind it.
Interview starts at 01:04:15
Mark Tremonti is no stranger to storytelling. Throughout his years with top-charting bands Alter Bridge and Creed, and most recently his solo band, Mark has never strayed from his love of writing memorable songs. With the upcoming fifth album, Marching In Time, the band looks to continue this trend while exploring their love for heavy music, drawing from current events from the last year to form the basis of each song.
While its predecessor, A Dying Machine, was an overall concept album seeped in darker sentiments and story, the vibe of Marching In Time is different – emerging as a charging rock/metal offering that takes the listener on 12 individual journeys. Marching In Time is out now.