It's a special crossover episode is what it is! Didn't Go Platinum host Tim Bolitho-Jones is joined by Jimi and Dazz from the Bangers & Mosh podcast to talk about couple of their favourite albums that nobody else seems to like.

We take a look at Slither, the controversial fourth record from metalcore legends Earth Crisis, and Check Your People, an underrated gem from rap-metal heroes Downset. Both of these albums come from an interesting period in heavy music history, and examine why these two bands were unfairly maligned. And in honour of the sadly-absent Defa, we also take a brief look at his choice; SYL by Strapping Young Lad. Join us!

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It's time for a retro deep dive on the Didn't Go Platinum podcast. Regular host Tim Bolitho-Jones is joined by rock journalist Naomi Sanders to discuss Witchcraft Destroys Minds And Reap Souls, the controversial debut album by Satanic prog-rockers Coven.

Released all the way back in February 1969, this is one of rock history's greatest 'What If' stories. Witchcraft Reaps Minds... predates the first Black Sabbath album, but was pulled from sale in the midst of a wider Satanic panic in US culture. This album wasn't officially released for decades and was only available as a bootleg, but went on to have a massive influence on artists like Nirvana and King Diamond.

Tim and Naomi explore the history of the band, discuss what may have happened if Coven had been as popular as Black Sabbath, and explore the legacy of an album that never really got its due.

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Didn't Go Platinum welcomes Matt Hudson of Battle Born and Metaprism back for his second episode in a row and this time, we're discussing the exceptional Curse And Chapter by Hell.

A cult band from the latter years of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, Hell's career was cut tragically short and they looked to be lost forever, until Andy Sneap resurrected them in the mid-2000's. Their subsequent second era was relatively short lived but yielded two fantastic albums, although only their debut tended to get much attention.

And that's a crying shame, because Curse And Chapter is phenomenal. In this episode, we take a look at the band's history, discuss the individual songs, Tim tells a story about Andy Sneap signing his baby daughter, and there's even a brief moment where we ask the eternal question; what would it be like to live next door to 5ive? Join us!

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Didn't Go Platinum returns to ask the all-important question; should Glen Danzig have played Wolverine and could he have pulled off the blue and yellow suit?

Tim is joined by Matt Hudson of Battle Born and Metaprism to discuss Danzig's oft-overlooked fourth album. In the wake of the band's massive success with the 'Mother' single, Danzig 4 was a wildly uncommercial album; a pitch-black, blues-metal record that was very good, but probably not what the general public or the record label wanted from the former Misfits main man.

Tim and Matt discuss the record in depth, explore both it and the titular singer's legacy, and Tim goes on a long rant about House Of 1000 Corpses. Join us!

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Season two of Didn't Go Platinum continues with a deep dive on a late-90's gem; The Chemical Wedding by Bruce Dickinson. Tim is joined by the returning Elliot Leaver to discuss the fourth solo album by the much-loved Iron Maiden singer, and why it is an overlooked classic.

This episode sees both presenters doing an impression of Arthur Brown, waxing philosophical on the failures of alchemy, and contemplating the joys of pagan metal. Join us!

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You can also find Elliot on most social media at @elliotleaver92

And you can check out The Chemical Wedding on Spotify.

Youthanasia by Megadeth is an absolutely cracking album, but is it their best? This episode of Didn't Go Platinum revisits the oft-overlooked 1994 record and looks at its impact, as well as its place in the band's discography. How does it compare to it's immediate forebear Countdown To Extinction, and classics like Peace Sells or Rust In Peace? And what exactly is a Thigh Master?

For this special episode, Sam Khaneka of the Maiden Voyagers podcast returns and he's joined by Distorted Sound's own Megadeth enthusiast Jack Press. Along with regular host Tim Bolitho-Jones, they have a big nerdy chat about the songs, the musicianship, and the album's wider place in the metal landscape.

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You can also find Jack Press on Instagram at @jackpress2795 and the Maiden Voyagers podcast on Spotify.

Set your alien death ray maximum strength! Didn't Go Platinum is back and this month, we're looking at War Of The Worlds Part 2 by Michael Romeo.

Tim is joined by Svalbard's Serena Cherry to discuss an underrated gem from the world of power metal. The third solo effort by the Symphony X guitarist is an exceptional piece of work, but it's rarely mentioned anywhere and deserves a revisit.

Tim and Serena discuss their favourite tracks, go off on tangents about rollercoasters, Black Sabbath, the wider War Of The Worlds IP and explore the importance of marketing in the metal world. There's also comparisons to a Mitchell And Webb sketch and of course, Jeff Wayne comes up once or twice.

You can find Serena's work with Svalbard onBandcamp, and her Noctule project isthere too.

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And of course, you canlisten to War Of The Worlds Part 2 on Spotify.

Didn't Go Platinum series 2 is go, and we're kicking off with an absolutely killer album; Black Flame by Bury Tomorrow.

Tim is joined by "Zombie" Simon Crampton of Rock Sins to discuss the fifth album by the south coast metalcore heroes and explore why it might not have the legacy it deserves. The lads discuss their histories with the band and the album, go off on a tangent about Irish folk punk from Germany, and reach the conclusion that everything is Boris Johnson's fault.

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