Hell Bent For Metal

#96 – Split Bi Tongue

Episode Summary

Back from a health break, the LGBTQ+ heavy metal podcast returns to talk Clutch live, explain why "Split My Tongue" by Schammasch speaks to their queer side, and put albums from An Abstract Illusion, Ahab, and Katatonia into HCGBs' jukebox, with a little help from Phil Collins.

Episode Notes

Hell Bent For Metal returns from a health-imposed break, and begins by explaining what they've been up to in the interim, starting with a trip to see an unusual Clutch show in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The Camp Classic this week is 'Split My Tongue' by evil-sounding Swiss black metallers Schammasch, from their 2014 album Contradiction. And while Matt's initially not got a clue what Tom's on about (standard), he quickly gets on board with how lyrics seemingly about Satan might relate to the queer experience.

Plus this week's visit to the Hate Crew Gaybar sees Woe by An Abstract Illusion, The Coral Tombs by Ahab, and Sky Void Of Stars by Katatonia go into the jukebox. With a little help from Phil Collins. Yes, that one.