That's Not Metal

Powered by Marshall, Hill and Beez are joined by guest Merlin Alderslade to discuss the biggest rock & metal releases of the year ahead, give their personal tips on bands to look out for in 2017 and make their predictions for the upcoming year in rock. Bands discussed include:GhostSystem Of A DownWhile She SleepsAt The Drive-InMastodonPvrisBlack Veil BridesAsking AlexandriaParamoreFalling In ReverseSteel PantherMarmozetsSuicide SilenceMachine HeadMalevolenceMotionless In WhiteMarilyn MansonEnter Shikari & many, many more.That’s Not Metal is powered by Marshall. The world’s leading amps, effects pedals, headphones and more are available at shop.marshallamps.com #liveformusic

It's here! The final band to join Creeper's 2017 TNM associated headline tour is announced and we could not be more excited. As a special treat, Will, Ian and the vocalist of our latest addition sit around for a round table on how exciting this tour is (SPOILER: very!), what makes this tour a movement and why you should join Creeper, Energy, Puppy and our new friends at the biggest party of 2017. See you on the road!

Hill and Beez interrupt their Xmas to bring you a full review of Nine Inch Nails's first new music in 3 whole years. Not The Actual Events is available now and we discuss how it measures up to their past, what's new for them and what it means for the band's future. Yes, we realise that our review is ten mins longer than the EP itself. Sorry not sorry.That’s Not Metal is powered by Marshall. The world’s leading amps, effects pedals, headphones and more are available at shop.marshallamps.com #liveformusic

It's a bumper podcast to see you through the Christmas week as The Independent's Remfry Dedman and Employed To Serve/Holy Roar's Justine Jones join us for a no holds barred look at the best and worst of 2016 in the first ever That's Not Metal Awards, powered by Marshall.Our categories are:Most Improved BandWorst Song of the YearBest song of the yearHero of the YearVillain of the YearFestival of the YearFestival Performance of the YearMost Disappointing Album Of The YearGig of the YearBest New BandComeback of the YearWorst band of 2016Outstanding Achievement Band of the year 2016There's also talk on the Korn and Limp Bizkit tour, chat about the surprise Nine Inch Nails release and much, much more.That’s Not Metal is powered by Marshall. The world’s leading amps, effects pedals, headphones and more are available at shop.marshallamps.com #liveformusic

Get ready for an electrifying tour featuring Creeper and the newcomers, Energy! The band Energy is making their UK debut, and the hosts can’t contain their excitement about their hardcore punk roots. Plus, the lineup gets even better with the addition of Puppy, creating a diverse sonic experience. With hints about the final band announcement, the buzz is palpable as fans eagerly anticipate March and April's unforgettable performances!

One of the biggest podcasts of the year every year as Hill & Beez welcome Download festival organiser Andy Copping to answer your hard hitting questions. Why weren't Guns N Roses part of this year's festival? How will Brexit effect the future of UK festivals? Has Download gotten stale? Will Biffy Clyro cut the mustard as headliners? We ask all of this and a whole lot more as you, the people, take no prisoners and, indeed, take no shit.That's Not Metal is powered by Marshall. Their killer MS-2 desktop amps offer a big sound for a small price of under £30 and offer you the chance to shred loud and proud wherever you go with minimum fuss. Get more details at shop.marshallamps.com. Marshall powers That's Not Metal. #liveformusic

Creeper frontman and all round lovely bloke Will Gould joins us to reveal the first of the band that will be opening every night on their upcoming TNM associated tour. We will also be joined by the singer from the announced band (think adolescent dog if you need a hint) to talk about the tour itself and reveal a pretty suspect hangover cure.That’s Not Metal is powered by Marshall. The world’s leading amps, effects pedals, headphones and more are available at shop.marshallamps.com

Here it is in all of it's glory. After a whole year of talking about what will make Hill & Beez's Top 20 albums of 2016, the answers are finally provided as everything from death metal to ska, from new bands giving rock a much needed jolt of excitement to the old guard rolling back the years with some sensational comebacks, this is everything you need from the world of rock and metal in 2016. Yeah, we're pumped too. (For the impatient amongst you, the AOTY countdown starts around the half hour mark).That's Not Metal is powered by Marshall. Marshall Mid Bluetooth headphones (with both wireless and cable options) are available now. Look for more exciting projects coming with Marshall in the next few weeks. You are going to be psyched. #liveformusic

That's Not Metal is proud to bring you Creeper's first headline tour for their new album, Eternity...In Your Arms. Will and Ian from the band join us for a chat and there's your first set of hints about the other bands that will be joining the tour! Dates are...March 25th - Manchester Academy 2March 26th - Glasgow GarageMarch 27th - Newcastle UniversityMarch 28th - Leeds StylusMarch 30th -London Electric BallroomMarch 31st - Southampton 18651st April - Birmingham Institute 22nd April - Cardiff TrashedThat's Not Metal is powered by Marshall. #liveformusic

Hill and Beez are joined by TNM extreme metal expert Tom Dare to run you through the Top 15 Extreme Metal Albums of 2016. There's also initial chat about Reading & Leeds festival's first announcement and we're probably going to owe Jannick Gers and his mum an apology.That's Not Metal is powered by Marshall. Check out the Marshall Book Of Loud at all good stockist and check out all things Marshall at MarshallAmps.com.