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This week’s pop culture review: Untold tales of British metal, the star of the National Theatre’s astonishing Wuthering Heights, new Johnny Marr and more.

Journalist and author of Denim And Leather: The Rise And Fall Of The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Michael Hann tells untold tales of rock’s most unfairly despised genre. Actor and cabaret phenomenon Lucy McCormick on her stunning role as Emily Brontë’s original riot grrrl of the moors Cathy in Wuthering Heights. And what’s Johnny Marr’s new album like?

Hear all the music on our rolling playlists.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/CultBunk

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/1aea7525-7891-4a88-8474-a08c45ea064b

"All extreme metal comes from Venom." - Michael Hann

"I love haunting the stage. It feels so goth." - Lucy McCormick

"These metal bands did it all for themselves right up until the record labels signed them." - Michael Hann

"Death and comedy is basically my thing." - Lucy McCormick

Written and presented by Siân Pattenden and Andrew Harrison. Producer Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Theme music: ‘Bunker Theme (Juntos Mix)’ by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. The Culture Bunker is a Podmasters production. 

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