Episode 97 - Grindcrusher, Punk, and Having Enough Bandwidth with Andy Whale (Bolt Thrower)
I Hate MusicShow Notes
Andy Whale and Bolt Thrower defined a genre. Even in 2025 those names are said with reverence and massive respect. There is only one Bolt Thrower, and only one Andy Whale. However, Andy’s career did not stop with Bolt Thrower as he also played with Memoriam, Darkened, and DeathCollector.
Now, Andy is creating electronic music, drumming for the fun of it, and enjoying family time. Join us as we discuss touring, the metal scene in Birmingham, The Grindcrusher tour, and Andy’s love/hate relationship with the drums.
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