Hell Bent For Metal

#63 – Slave To The Grindr

Episode Summary

The LGBT+ heavy metal podcast explains how one of heavy metal's most prominent incidents of homophobia is a great example of how people can grow and change. Plus how a Nightwish anthem relates to trawling through Grindr, and HCGB entries from Riverwood and Pridelands.

Episode Notes

Hell Bent For Metal recounts the story of how Sebastian Bach, when he was still in Skid Row, was at the centre of one of heavy metal's most upsetting incidents of homophobia involving a t-shirt with an offensive slogan – and how Seb's actions since are a brilliant example of how people can grow and change.

This week's Camp Classic is 'I Wish I Had An Angel' by Nightwish, which leads to a lengthy discussion of, amongst all things, the awfulness of trawling through Grindr. After some sass about their outfits in the video, obviously.

Plus this week's visit to the Hate Crew Gaybar sees jukebox additions in the shape of Shadow And Flames by Riverwood, and Light Bends by Pridelands.

[CW for homophobic language, obviously]