Heavier! Faster! Louder! The Story of Tyneside Heavy Metal

Narrated by the legendary hard rock DJ Alan Robson, Heavier! Faster! Louder! The Story of Tyneside Heavy Metal is a six-part audio documentary that digs deep into the explosive and influential scene that roared out of North East England. This podcast, produced by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, is more than just a nostalgia trip; it's a vital piece of cultural history, charting the rise of a sound that defined a generation and shook the foundations of global metal. Each episode weaves together a powerful narrative, blending the iconic music that forged a movement with firsthand accounts from the very people who created it. You'll hear exclusive new interviews with seminal bands like Venom, whose blistering speed and imagery birthed black metal, the relentless energy of Raven, the sharp hooks of the Tygers of Pan Tang, and the raw force of Atomkraft, alongside many other crucial figures from the era. The series captures not just the anthems and the gigs, but the spirit of the time-the industrial backdrop, the DIY ethos, and the community that made Tyneside a surprising epicentre for heavy music. It's a story of ambition, noise, and legacy, told through the voices that lived it and the tracks that made history. New instalments of this documentary podcast arrive every Thursday.