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AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast

Alan Averill
Primordial
Music Industry
Heavy Metal
Metal Blade Records
Metal Music
Freedom Of Speech
Vinyl Collecting
Touring
Mental Health
Black Metal
AI In Music
Dublin
Spotify
Kneecap
Manowar
Iran
Thrash Metal
Violet Gibson
Bathory
Black Sabbath

This is the Podcast of Alan Averill aka Nemtheanga, vocalist of the Irish Metal band Primordial for almost the last three decades! It's all about music industry commentary and insider info, rock n roll stories from a life on the road, travel experiences from every continent, piracy and general skullduggery, gallows humour, some political observation, musings on history and culture and some good ol... more

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In today's podcast I break down where a 3k band fee for a festival goes to, agents, artist taxes, flights, luggage......and why this is becoming almost entirely untenable, this and other music industry observations and mathematical grasping at straws... more

In today's podcast I ramble across a few different things, being asked "Don't I remember" by ChatGPT....about a conspiracy theory discussion from months before, so wait.....what....it's my own ChatGPT?.....or....was I being gently mocked by the Dysto... more

Interrupted while day dreaming about a Manowar poster I had when I was 14....I get ambushed into discussing the Manosphere with an old friend, am I in it? is the main thrust of questioning. It was silly, it was serious.....some points were raised, so... more

In today's episode I mull over Sepultura's last ever European show, feeling left out in the cold by that corporate arena feeling and why bands choose huge screens with AI imagery over lights and amps, what did Inner Self mean anyway? Being a cranky m... more

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Host

Alan Averill
Host of the show and vocalist of Primordial; veteran metal musician and outspoken industry commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 310 ratings
  • My Parasocial Sparring Partner

    Alan and I may disagree on many things politically but I absolutely love this podcast. It’s wonderful to hear someone’s unfiltered thoughts on politics and get a perspective outside of my bubble and it’s also great to listen to Alan ramble about the state of metal. Feels like listening to an old friend.

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    Seamless Loop
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Doggyog
    2 years ago
  • Incoherent

    Needs a cohost or something

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Crankle Humpmeats
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Doggyog
    2 years ago
  • Absolutely great

    The best metal podcast in history. I could listen to this all day: Alan comes across as a lovely, warm guy (especially for a self-professed grumpy pessimist) and, being the same age and growing up in the same underground scene as myself, I can say with authority he captures the spirit better than anyone else I’ve listened to.

    Never heard Primoridal, to my shame, but this podcast is unmissable. Please never stop Alan, you’re very, very good at this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Critical Will
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Positive audiences note the host's candor and intellect, with insightful takes on metal history and industry shifts.
Listeners appreciate intimate storytelling and willingness to critique mainstream marketing.
Overall sentiment highlights strong host persona and niche depth.
Some mention a desire for a more consistent co-host dynamic.

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The free speech principle
Q: Is there a limit to free speech in practice?
Yes, there was a discussion about limits, acknowledging that while free speech is foundational, certain contexts (like shouting fire in a cinema) are not allowed, and that the practical limit lies in balancing rights with public safety and respect for others.
...is 1987 the greatest year in Heavy Metal history?
Q: What year from the top 20 do you feel stands out most for its overall quality?
Both hosts contend that 1987 had an extraordinary density of formative releases; the guest highlights that, taken as a whole, the year's output would still be standout even by modern standards, suggesting a consensus around its exceptional breadth and impact.
a chat w / Vorphalack from SAMAEL
Q: So when does it start where you go? Okay, that's inspired me to pick up the guitar?
I think I was a fan of music before trying to be a musician. But I think that Venom was a starting point to the whole thing.
a chat w / Vorphalack from SAMAEL
Q: What would you say the program from the gig from 84?
That was my brother program. But yeah, we had this.
Kneecap / Irish unification / Playlist protests / Who gets to do the firing in a band / ...and what is too extreme?
Q: What are your thoughts on Abzu and their firing of Melissa Moore?
Averill expresses that he is not in favor of airing dirty laundry in public and highlights the importance of seniority in bands, noting that personal conduct can lead to significant decisions to remove a member based on their behavior.

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A long-running metal-focused show mixing insider industry commentary, travel stories from decades on tour, piracy anecdotes, and sharp cultural observations. The host offers candid, opinionated takes on promotion, branding, and how the music ecosystem has evolved, often weaving in history, politics, and the ironies of rock and roll. Episodes frequently feature close looks at festival culture, behind-the-scenes touring realities, and personal memories from the road, all delivered with dry humor and a distinctly Irish perspective that fans describe as intimate and unflinching.

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