Adapt or Die? do we have to accept the dumbing down of the metal scene?

Adapt or Die? do we have to accept the dumbing down of the metal scene?

July 3, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 308

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The episode discusses the challenges facing the old school metal scene amidst the rise of gimmick bands and the potential for a resistance against the dumbing down of music.

Does the old school metal scene and music industry in general simply have to accept the dumbing down of the scene through the influx of content creating gimmick bands or is it possible to resist? As it's clear that within an ageing scene there needs to be new blood right? Yet the new bands who uphold the old school values and worship the riff! are fewer and further between and certainly and sadly not the biggest bands in the field anymore...not even close. This, why does summer touring not work in Europe and a brief moment of positivity near the end about how we might see a small but aggressive luddite-esque resistance to AI art.....if so make me the Mayor in this new principality....oh and why Irish people don't belong at the beach. the show is looking for sponsors....if you think this is something you are interested in, get in touch Alan.averill@gmail.com follow me nemtheanga_primordial primordial_official on the gram support the show over at : https://patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQ For info on my work as a booking agent go to: https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficial or…

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