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ArcTanGent and Damnation organisers, James Scarlett and Gavin McInally, discuss the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous of promoting festivals.

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Damnation Vs Andy Farrow (Opeth / Devin Townsend) Feb 10, 2021

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Andy Farrow, manager of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Anathema and The Wildhearts, unpacks three decades of experience in an episode that digs deeeeeep into the business.
The importance of bands getting their master tapes back, licensing deals, filling in those PRS sheets, 'syncs' with gaming companies and, finally, an explanation of what 'publishing' actually means.
Pulling festival favours from Devin, setting up a merch company with Opeth, Zoom calls about Anathema's "indefinite hiatus" and his expectations of a domestic-focussed touring future for his bands.
There's some Terrorvision, Oceansize, Skindred, 65daysofstatic, Sons of Apollo, Anaal Nathrakh, Cult of Luna and Carcass chat thrown in for good measure.
And would he consider organising a seated Bloodbath show?
A masterclass in everything you didn't know about the metal business.

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Tom Taaffe Jan 20, 2021

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Tom Taaffe - the hero responsible for Nails at Damnation - is this week's guest to discuss being a booking agent for the likes of Sleep, Exodus, Pallbearer, Higher Power, Every Time I Die, Loathe, Vein and... Vance Joy.
He discusses the imminent decisions facing the major summer festivals which could cost them "millions of pounds" if they don't call it right, the shock of being dropped by bands who "fancy a change" and the love/hate tussle between promoters and agents.
And why getting the most money for a show isn't always the smartest move for an agent or their band.
Surprisingly candid. Brilliantly revealing. And at two hours and ten minutes, a Damnation Vs record-breaker.

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Jo Quail Dec 16, 2020

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Stepping into Myrkur's slot on the black metal stage at Hellfest, being commissioned to perform new music at Roadburn and storming Damnation with her electric cello, before introducing Venom Prison... Jo Quail is a unique talent causing a stir in the extreme scene.
She discusses all the above, touring with Winterfylleth, Mono, Caspian, the reception death metal fans have given her take on classical music and why we don't see more artists like her on our club circuit.
For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:
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twitter.com/damnationfest
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We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Primordial Dec 09, 2020

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Music streaming deals barely covering two pints a month, living in an "open prison" during the pandemic, no live shows for two more years, cancel culture, freedom of speech... and Mgła playing Damnation.
Primordial's Alan Averill is not a man you turn to for light-hearted banter.
Strap yourself in.
For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:
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twitter.com/damnationfest
#damnationvs #primordial

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Maybeshewill Dec 01, 2020

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Maybeshewill’s John Helps discusses playing in (one of) the world’s best post-rock band, inadvertently calling it a day at their biggest ever show, returning in the middle of a pandemic and why he’s the reluctant “thank you” guy.
He also talks about the promoters’ life with his role in Handmade Festival, pinching a blueprint from Damnation and using his tour managing experience to keep visiting bands happy - even at breakfast.
Oh, and the worst tour of his life looking after a very difficult black metal act in Mexico.
For further info on Damnation Versus, or Damnation Festival visit:
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twitter.com/damnationfest
#damnationvs #maybeshewill

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs ArcTanGent Sep 28, 2020

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ArcTanGent and 2,000 Trees talent buyer, James Scarlett, opens up about the pressures of booking almost 300 bands each year for his festivals.
Why won't Mogwai just say 'yes'? How realistic is it that we'll see The Mars Volta finally take the stage in Bristol? The challenges of booking a line-up for fans two decades younger than him...
Puscifer's wrestling ring production being too big to consider at ATG, the stars aligning for a possible Pixies performance at 2,000 Trees and Dragged Into Sunlight "bustin' balls".
Why weren't Maybeshewill as big as Explosions in the Sky, can Nordic Giants make that leap and would Electric Wizard go down well at Fernhill Farm? We get in about it all.
Oh, and remember when Refused called James out for not doing enough to promote women in rock?

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Luke Bell Sep 22, 2020

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Beating Covid-19, tour managing Machine Head, playing with Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax in Czech Republic, Wes Scantlin's bus antics, silver service at Graspop vs dodgy meal tokens at Download, handling huge production for Red Hot Chilli Peppers, losing £20,000 on Drowning Pool and cops interrupting his "rock star moment" threesome.
Testament, A Pale Horse Named Death, Disturbed, God Forbid, Life of Agony, Skindred, Hell Yeah, American Head Charge, Soil, Ill Nino, Breed 77, Devildriver, The Pretty Reckless, Puddle of Mudd, Heaven's Basement and Florence and the Machine also feature as Luke recounts two decades of being baw deep in the business.
And what's the chances of Panic Cell reuniting for a one-off 20th anniversary set of Bitter Part of Me at Damnation 2023?
For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:
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twitter.com/damnationfest
#damnationvs #lukebell
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Damnation Vs Svalbard Sep 09, 2020

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Serena discusses the band's sudden departure from Holy Roar Records following allegations of serious sexual assault made against the label's owner.
What's next for the album that is due to drop in just a couple of weeks, the uncertain immediate future for the band and how they digested the news along with the public in a stressful 24 hours.
She also talks about the challenges of life on the road as a woman artist, dealing with sexism and creeps and how the scene has changed - for the better! - in the eight years since Svalbard appeared.
And hopes for 2021 from a "bucket list" show on Bloodstock's main stage to back up plans should their tour with The Ocean fall through.

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation Vs Raging Speedhorn Aug 29, 2020

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From sharing an Ozzfest stage with Tool, Slipknot and Black Sabbath, through being arrested with Amen in Spain to getting kicked off Rammstein’s arena tour “every day”, Corby’s finest Raging Speedhorn crammed a lifetime of rock ‘n’ roll into a few eventful years.
Founding member - and the only ever present face over two decades of chaos - Gordon Morison recounts the explosion and then implosion of Speedhorn, the successful reunion and the night they carved themselves into Download folklore playing before Napalm Death.
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For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:
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Damnation Vs Bossk Aug 25, 2020

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Converge, Whitechapel, Deafheaven, The Dandy Warhols and Busted have one man in common... Bossk's Tom Begley.
The bassist-turned-tour manager chats about life on the road pre-pandemic, learning from £7,000 mistakes and weighs up the pros and cons of arena vs club tours.
He also talks Bossk, taking advantage of ArcTanGent's fancy ass screen and confirms their first date of 2021!
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For further info on Damnation Vs, or Damnation Festival visit:
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damnationfestival.co.uk
facebook.com/damnationfestival
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twitter.com/damnationfest
#damnationvs #bossk

We go again, every Thursday morning.

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