Fearghal Traynor, co-host of The Feckin’ Check-In, presents a podcast from Dublin, Ireland which celebrates hard rock and heavy metal, both old and new. Enjoy interviews, reviews, informal chats, and special series arcs spanning multiple episodes.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
ArcSabbath has finally reached The End™. In this extended episode, I speak to all ten participants from The Arc, as we cover off the final 22 years of Black Sabbath, from 1995 to 2017. We discuss the formation of Ozzfest and its impact on Black Sabbath, Sharon Osbourne's meddling, the legalities and ownership of the name "Black Sabbath", the formation of Heaven and Hell, "The Devil You Know" studio album, Ronnie James Dio's death, reuniting with Ozzy (again), the messy Bill Ward situation, the studio album "13", and the final days of the band. This episode is absolutely packed with info, so put on a pot of coffee, or open a crate of beer, sit back, and enjoy!
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
In this episode, I speak to Jack, Jamie, and Danny of the UK-based NWOTHM band Eliminator. We have a career-spanning chat which covers the DIY beginnings of the band, playing the Keep it True festival in the early days, multiple singer changes, the role of the producer, sci-fi and Shakespeare, streaming culture, vinyl production, the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal movement, and more! Join me as I chat to multiple band members simultaneously for the first time ever!
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
This episode of ArcSabbath delves deep into the exit of Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath, and the re-entrance of Tony Martin. Also discussed are the final two albums Martin recorded with Sabbath - Cross Purposes and Forbidden. This episode also includes insights from world-renowned rock journalist Mick Wall!
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Here it is, the final piece. Part 3 of my Senjutsu review with Andrew. This one is a Trooper of a Beast of a something. Enjoy!
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
This week, Andrew and I pick up where we left off with "Writing on the Wall", and also discuss the next three songs on Senjutsu. Wild tangents and theories dominate this lively back and forth discussion on Iron Maiden's latest album!
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Andrew DuBroy joins me on this episode to review the new Iron Maiden album Senjutsu! We take the long way around to cover the first three tracks on the album, via stories about our heavy metal fandom, memories of the Cart & Horses pub, tangents on political incorrectness in lyrics, discussions on artwork and music videos, and a lot more in between. This lengthy chat covers a lot and is likely to offend. You have been warned!
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
On this episode, I speak to world-renowned rock writer, podcaster, and amateur Irish trad singer, Mick Wall! Mick cover rarely-trodden ground and talks about his Irish heritage, tells stories about Lemmy, Iron Maiden, working at Kerrang, starting Classic Rock Magazine as a one shot, talks about his approach to writing books, and a lot more! A true tale of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll from someone who lived through it, I present to you: Mick Wall!
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
ArcSabbath continues into the 1990s as Tony Martin and others step aside for a reunion with Ronnie James Dio, and the rest of the Mob Rules era line-up. This period would produce the album Dehumanizer before imploding yet again, when Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler's true intentions became clear - that elusive reunion with original singer Ozzy Osbourne! Mick Wall, Martin Popoff, and Joel McIver's books help to fill in the blanks and lend context to this era where you could say Black Sabbath were going through changes!
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
On this installment of #ArcSabbath, I fill in some blanks regarding Glenn Hughes's exit and Tony Martin's entrance into Black Sabbath, via Martin Popoff's book, Born Again. My guests and I then get deep into the albums Headless Cross and Tyr, in a period of relative stability for the band in 1989/1990. It wouldn't last long.
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
In this installment of #ArcSabbath, my guests and I explore the fallout of the Glenn Hughes era, discuss temporary replacement Ray Gillen, reflect on the addition of Tony Martin to the band, and review the album "The Eternal Idol". Again, another tumultuous period in Black Sabbath!