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.
Episode 281
SEVENTY MILES? That’s an INSANE distance to walk in one go! What makes it even more remarkable is that PRFam member Dave Fairbrother did it whilst wearing full ice hockey gear (minus the skates, obvs!) to raise money for his local MIND charity. Moose and Dews pay tribute to Dave’s fantastic achievement, but if you want to give towards the cause then the Just Giving link is still open here
There’s also a ton of other stuff for the guys to chat about, from the Primordial Inkubus to the upcoming jewellery drop that has both of them *very* excited.
Walk towards the good in life and one day you will arrive
– Atticus
Why not watch the Primordial weekly podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel ? https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed
Glaswegian metallers BLEED FROM WITHIN are taking over Primordial Radio for a whole month hosting the BLEED FROM WITHIN RADIO RESIDENCY.
Episode 02 is available to listen to now on-demand.
Tracklist
Bleed From Within – Levitate
While She Sleeps – Sleeps Society
Sylosis – I Sever
Bullet For My Valentine – Your Betrayal
Deftones – Digital Bath
Gojira – Explosia
Lamb Of God – Laid To Rest
Bury Tomorrow – Death (Ever Colder)
Bad Omens – Artificial Suicide
Bleed From Within Stand Down
Bleed From Within’s new album SHRINE is out on June 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-Order here.
BLEED FROM WITHIN have been to hell and back in the last two years but these Glasgow bruisers are no strangers to enduring hardship. When a global pandemic threatened to shut down the release plans for the band’s fourth studio album, Fracture, the lads responded by collectively raising five middle fingers and pressing on, despite facing pressures to postpone. If venues were unable to open their doors, BLEED FROM WITHIN would find a way of delivering the headbang to the front doors of their fans instead.
It’s no surprise that this unstoppable riff machine continues to crush forward at such a frantic pace – there is no putting the breaks on the heaviest band to ever emerge from Scotland. The band’s reputation as one of the most formidable forces in modern metal has earned them tour slots with MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TESTAMENT and HEAVEN SHALL BURN, to name just a few. And with over 25 million streams for Fracture, the Glaswegian metalheads are only growing stronger and more popular with every new release.
Their latest single, I Am Damnation, is the band’s heaviest yet, the culmination of two years hard work that embodies their artistic might. Armed with the learnings of evolving their sound over the last decade without ever losing sight of their DIY roots, this is BLEED FROM WITHIN at their very best. With the backing of a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records and a new album on the way in 2022, there’s no denying the band’s inevitable next steps are world domination.
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Glaswegian metallers BLEED FROM WITHIN are taking over Primordial Radio for a whole month hosting the BLEED FROM WITHIN RADIO RESIDENCY.
Episode 01 is available to listen to now on-demand.
Tracklist
Bleed From Within – The Void
Killswitch Engage – The End Of Heartache
Bleed From Within – I Am Damnation
Whitechapel – Orphan
Northlane – Carbonized
Ghost – Kaisarion
Metallica – Battery
Bleed From Within – Flesh & Stone
Cancer Bats – Hail Destroyer
Architects – When We Were Young
Bleed From Within – The End Of All We Know
Bleed From Within’s new album SHRINE is out on June 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-Order here.
BLEED FROM WITHIN have been to hell and back in the last two years but these Glasgow bruisers are no strangers to enduring hardship. When a global pandemic threatened to shut down the release plans for the band’s fourth studio album, Fracture, the lads responded by collectively raising five middle fingers and pressing on, despite facing pressures to postpone. If venues were unable to open their doors, BLEED FROM WITHIN would find a way of delivering the headbang to the front doors of their fans instead.
It’s no surprise that this unstoppable riff machine continues to crush forward at such a frantic pace – there is no putting the breaks on the heaviest band to ever emerge from Scotland. The band’s reputation as one of the most formidable forces in modern metal has earned them tour slots with MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TESTAMENT and HEAVEN SHALL BURN, to name just a few. And with over 25 million streams for Fracture, the Glaswegian metalheads are only growing stronger and more popular with every new release.
Their latest single, I Am Damnation, is the band’s heaviest yet, the culmination of two years hard work that embodies their artistic might. Armed with the learnings of evolving their sound over the last decade without ever losing sight of their DIY roots, this is BLEED FROM WITHIN at their very best. With the backing of a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records and a new album on the way in 2022, there’s no denying the band’s inevitable next steps are world domination.
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Episode 280
Moose & Dews meet up once again to talk all things Primordial, but not before they go full “grumpy old men” and discuss public transport, call centre waiting times, and the state of Dewsbury’s back (SPOILER: not good.)
There is some good news though, with the latest Primordial membership numbers, and then someone puts 50p in the Moose-Rant-O-Meter.
Did we mention that Dave Fairbrother is raising money for Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind – all the info is here
No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them.
– Linus
Did you know you can watch the Primordial weekly podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel ? https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed
Episode 279
Moose & Dews catch up once again in what is Mental Health Awareness Week. They are joined by PRFam member Stewart Lucas of mental health charity MIND to discuss Mental Health Awareness Week, as well as discussing their own mental health, and the toll that the last few years – and indeed Primordial itself – has taken. Boats feature prominently, for some reason.
The guys also discuss merch and reveal details of the return of a much-loved event later this year.
And it seems apt to mention Dave Fairbrother and he is raising money for Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind – all the info is here
Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with that there is.
– Ernest Hemingway
Did you know you can watch the Primordial weekly podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel ? https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed
Mental Health Awareness Week is 9th to 15th May 2022
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week. As hopefully most of you know mental health is one of the pillars of Primordial Radio.
So, while we talk about mental health as much as possible all year round you might be wondering why we are bothering with Mental Health Awareness Week?
Well, this week is significant because the pandemic has really highlighted how many people are struggling with their mental health. We wanted to show our support for the Mental Health Foundation by joining their campaign to start conversations about mental health, challenge stigma and encourage people to talk about their mental health, support others and not be ashamed to ask for help.
Each year for the last 22 years the Mental Health Foundation has chosen a theme for the week and this year’s theme is loneliness.
“Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health and we need to find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness. We can all play a part in this. Reducing loneliness is a major step towards a mentally healthy society.” Mental Health Foundation
We have gathered lots of information about the theme, which we hope you will find useful, but we would also like to hear from you. If you would like to share your tips for coping with loneliness please tag us on social media and use this year’s hashtag #IveBeenThere
Read our 5 ways to well-being for coping with loneliness.
We know many people within our community struggle with their mental health, which is why we are also supporting Mind’s new campaign, “If this speaks to you, speak to Mind” this Mental Health Awareness Week. We all experience and talk about mental health differently. But we aren’t always listened to. And we aren’t always represented. That’s why Mind are using spoken word to show the different ways people talk about their experiences.
Find out more about Mind’s new campaign
If you want any further information about how we are supporting better mental health within our community please see the links below:
- Our Mental Health Pledge
- FAQs
- Access our Mental Health Online Hub
- #PRFam Mental Health Group
- Primordial Support services
If you are worried about someone’s mental health, don’t be afraid to suggest that they phone a helpline (such as Samaritans on 116 123) or speak to their GP about how they have been feeling.
Episode 278
Moose & Dews catch up once again this week in a reflective mood, as they end up discussing the nature of time, and the importance of making the most of our brief existence. Cheery stuff. This does lead on to Dews’ review of the first Tool show on their current UK run, and not-using phones at gigs.
The guys also look to the future of Primordial, a future that has recently become brighter with a new air of positivity and direction.
The cure for pain is in the pain.
-Rumi
Did you know you can watch the Primordial weekly podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel ? https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed
Win tickets to Alice Cooper and the Cult and Creeper !
Rock legends Alice Cooper and The Cult are touring the UK, with support from Creeper recently announced !
Primordial Radio have 3 pairs of tickets up for grabs for the gig of yourchoice.
If that sounds good – hit up the Primordial Pick’n’Riffs page to enter, completely free !
If you don’t want to wait – buy your tickets direct from AEG Presents website
This week Crofty joins Dewsbury from the comfort of his own home following last weekends Emilia Romagna (Imola) GP, during which Dews may or may not have fallen asleep. Oops. The guys chat music and F1, and Crofty pays his personal tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins.
Here is a little teaser for you…..
The full podcast is available exclusively for Primordial Radio members via the Primordial Radio App and on the website
Returning for 2022, rock fan, Sky Sports F1 commentator, and Primordial Radio member David Croft joins Dewsbury for Crofty’s Tracks.
They chat on-air with playlists of the msuic tracks Crofty is listening to while he jets off around the world as part of the F1 circus.
The Crofty’s Tracks podcast is a complete recording of Crofty and Dews’ conversation during the show, with all the off-air bits, production notes and asides.
Episode 277
Now the dust has settled from the Primordial General Mayhem, Moose and Dews have their weekly catch-up to talk about the weekend that was, the difficulties that were faced, and how Primordial Radio seems to have *just* got away with it on this occasion.
There is also an explaination on the Alice Cooper & The Cult co-pro “advert” that is currently running.
If you were part of the Loadout crew on Saturday night, please get in touch with Primordial Dad (dad@primordialradio.com) as he’d like to thank you all personally.
Wondering why the chap was in full ice hockey kit at the PGM ? That was Dave Fairbrother and he is raising money for ameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind – all the info is here
They also draw the winning numbers for the prize draw that they neglected to sort on Saturday night. Oops.
Ohhh and something, something , Big Bang, September……
- Black Sabbath – Blue 620
- Pink Floyd – Blue ticket 572
- Booze – Blue 710
Life is divided into three terms-that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better for the future.
-William Wordsworth
Did you know you can watch the Primordial weekly podcast live every Wednesday from 11am via the Primordial Radio Twitch channel ? https://www.twitch.tv/primordialradio or catch up with stuff you might have missed