Michael's Music Memories

Nu Metal Retrospective - Are Nickelback Nu-Metal?

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I go back to the whole 'dipping-in' question and this time look at Nickelback. Was their first two full release albums really one album and was it more nu metal than we thought??

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Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 9

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

I have had a lot of problems with the last episode so it does now show up currently but I am looking to release it next month.

In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Hed PE
American Head Charge
Biffy Clyro
In Flames
Taproot

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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2025 Catchup and Kerrang Radio Complaint

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

For anyone who would like to listed to my Best Christmas playlist, you can find it here:

Christmas Playlist

For anyone who would like to listen to my New Year episode, you can find it here:

New Year Episode

Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 8

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 2 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

12 Stones
Alien Ant Farm
Cold
Puddle of Mudd
Alter Bridge

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 7

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Halestorm
Guano Apes
Flyleaf
Fireflight
Evanescence

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 6

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Red
Chevelle
Disturbed
Nonpoint
Drowning Pool

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 5

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Skillet
Staind
Seether
Shinedown
Sevendust

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 4

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It is so hot right now in the UK that my PC is not happy. I have found that small elements of this episode were corrupt so I have had to cut around them. All the main information is still in there.

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In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Static-X
System of a Down
Soulfly
P.O.D
Lamb of God

Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 3

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Breaking Benjamin
Saliva
Powerman 5000
Slipknot
Linkin Park

Nu Metal Retrospective - Nu-Metal Producers

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 1 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Taking a break from the updates to look into what happens behind the scenes and talk about the most influential music producers within the Nu-Metal history.

Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 2

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

I talk about the band 'My Darkest Days' and the cover they do in their first album but you may realize, I don't actually say the name of the song!! So, the song in question is 'Come Undone' and you can listen to it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFYCgZVWaiA

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

InMe
Papa Roach
Hoobastank
Kittie
Three Days Grace

Nu Metal Retrospective - Current Update 1

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 2 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Lostprophets update is the first update and, when you get to it, if you would like to skip it, jump to 16:40.00

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In this episode I will be looking into what has happened to a selection of the bands from the Nu Metal Retrospective. The bands included in this episode are:

Lostprophets
The Union Underground
Snot
Crazy Town
Adema
Spineshank
Crossfade
Coal Chamber
Limp Bizkit
Mudvayne
Reveille

The interview video with Crossfade, mentioned in this episode can be watched here;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvKyX8PyVo4

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2010

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 1 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Lostprophets update is the first update and, when you get to it, if you would like to skip it, jump to 07:30.00

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Lostprophets - The Betrayed
Fireflight - For Those Who Wait
Sevendust - Cold Day Memory
Drowning Pool - Drowning Pool
Godsmack - The Oracle
Taproot - Plead The Fifth
Nonpoint - Miracle
Korn - Korn III : Remember Who You Are
Disturbed - Asylum
Alter Bridge - AB III
Finger Eleven - Life Turns Electric
Ill Nino - Dead New World
Trapt - No Apologies
Linkin Park - A Thousand Suns

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LeKKweOVSRha9PsiXUxD1

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2009

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Shinedown featuring Lzzy Hale video for the song Breaking Inside can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTkYLJ1KN6Y

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Hed PE - New World Orphans
Red - Innocence & Instinct
Lamb of God - Wrath
Static-X - Cult of Static
Papa Roach - Metamorphosis
Halestorm - Halestorm
Chevelle - Sci-Fi Crimes
Skillet - Awake
Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony
Five Finger Death Punch - War is the Answer
Three Days Grace - Life Starts Now
Powerman 5000 - Somnewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere
Flyleaf - Memento Mori
Mudvayne - Mudvayne

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CY0wN8OguCkNNlXvqBDep

2024 Check-in Update

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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Nu Metal Retrospective - 2008

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

I would like to apologies, there was sound issues with this episode, it is quiet and had quite a lot of popping. I will (should) have this fixed by the next episode.

The Shinedown featuring Lzzy Hale video for the song Shed Some Light can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUue8tDRfgY

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Fireflight - Unbreakable
Ill Nino - Enigma
In Flames - A Sense of Purpose
Sevendust - Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow
Disturbed - Indestructible
Shinedown - The Sound of Madness
Trapt - Only Through the Pain
Slipknot - All Hope is Gone
Staind - The Illusion of Progress
Taproot - Our Long Road Home
Mudvayne - The New Game
Saliva - Cinco Diable

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DjFJMLC9O6itD9KuGdDGZ

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2007 Part 2

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

HED PE - Insomnia
Five Finger Death Punch - The Way of the Fist
Korn - Untitled
12 Stones - Anthem for the Underdog
Adema - Kill the Headlights
Drowning Pool - Full Circle
InMe - Daydream Anonymous
Puddle of Mudd - Famous
Alter Bridge - Blackbird
Seether - Finding Beauty in Negative Places
Nonpoint - Vengeance

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1punJ9LhRZYStAeSSox58O

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2007 Part 1

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Saliva - Blood Stained Love Story
Kittie - Funeral for Yesterday
Finger Eleven - Them Vs You Vs Me
Sevendust - Alpha
Chevelle - Vena Sera
Static-X - Cannibal
Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight
Biffy Clyro - Puzzle

Kittie is not on the playlist for this episode because the album in question does not appear on Spotify.

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oXiHZiJUz3tRvyGF6R05X

Nu Metal Retrospective - Supplemental Part 2

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 5 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the years, looking at all the important, news worthy moments for the bands:

Powerman 5000
Snot
Coal Chamber
Nonpoint

Nu Metal Retrospective - Supplemental Part 1

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

I had some unknown audio issues in this episode so there may be cutting out here or there but it is a tiny amount so it should be OK.

I mention the podcast episode in which I talk about my trips to the US, it can be listened to, here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JBN8nUb50Yl7a2e9HLtti

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

https://twitter.com/predbites

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the years, looking at all the important, news worthy moments for the bands:

Taproot
The Union Underground
Crossfade

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2006

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Lostprophets update in this episode is the 6th update and, when you get to it, if you would like to skip it, jump to 20:41.

I mention the podcast episode in which I talk about my tattoo plans that involve 3 Days Grace and One-X. You can listen to that here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oQhenzgZIlEWRjimBNh5L

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

https://twitter.com/predbites

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

P.O.D - Testify
In Flames - Come Clarity
Godsmack - IV
Hoobastank - Every Man for Himself
Alien Ant Farm - Up in the Attic
Lostprophets - Liberation Transmission
Three Days Grace - One-x
Red - End of Silence
Hed PE - Back 2 Base X
Breaking Benjamin - Phobia
Lamb of God - Sacrament
Papa Roach - The Paramour Sessions
Evanescence - The Open Door
Skillet - Comatose

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZvaBtWAvttnI8xuC1de2R

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2005

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin (missed from last one)
American Head Charge - The Feeding
Mudvayne - Lost and Found
Adema - Planets
System of a Down - Mezmerize
Seether - Karma and Effect
Inme - White Butterfly
Static-X - Start a War
Staind - Chapter V
Cold - A Different Kind of Pain
Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists
Ill Nino - One Nation Underground
Trapt - Someone in Control
Flyleaf - Flyleaf
Sevendust - Next
Soulfly - Dark Ages
Shinedown - Us and Them
System of a Down - Hypnotize
Korn - See You on the Other Side

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3h9F1vQIxPjc73DUkN88fr

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2004

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Firstly, for anyone wishing to skip the lostprophets update, the time code is 13.45:00

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Evanescence - Fallen (missed from last one)
Lostprophets - Start Something
Soulfly - Prophecy
In Flames - Soundtrack to your Escape
Drowning Pool - Desensitized
Slipknot - Vol 3.
Seether - Disclaimer 2
Breaking Benjamin - We Are Not Alone
Kittie - Until the End
12 Stones - Potter's Field
Lamb of God - Ashes of the Wake
Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder
Saliva - Survival of the Sickest
Alter Bridge - One Day Remains
Chevelle - This Type of Thinking
Hed (PE) - Only in Amerika
Biffy Clyro - Infinity Land
Linkin Park - Collision Course

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6s4HqHYNVxpwZjhHhZzauE

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2003

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 1 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Saliva - Saliva
InMe - Overgrown Eden
Guano Apes - Walking on a Thin Line
Linkin Park - Meteora
Hed PE - Blackout
Godsmack - Faceless
Lamb of God - As the Palace Burn
Staind - 14 Shades of Gray
Cold - Year of the Spider
Shinedown - Leave a Whisper
Finger Eleven - Finger Eleven
Biffy Clyro - The Vertigo of Bliss
Three Days Grace - Three Days Grace
Adema - Unstable
Alien Ant Farm - Truant
Limp Bizkit - Results May Vary
Ill Nino - Confession
Spineshank - Self-Destructive Pattern
Sevendust - Seasons
Static-X - Shadow Zone
POD - Payable on Death
Skillet - Collide
Puddle of Mudd - Life on Display
Korn - Take a Look in the Mirror
Hoobastank - The Reason

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36OaGezcdlWIi5IdRKp8i9

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2002

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Biffy Clyro - Blackened Sky
12 Stones - 12 Stones
Avril Lavine - Let's Go
Korn - Untouchables
Soulfly - 3
Papa Roach - Lovehatetragedy
Linkin Park - Re-Animation
Breaking Benjamin - Saturate
Seether - Disclaimer
Disturbed - Believe
In Flames - Reroute to Remain
Chevelle - Wonder What's Next?
System Of A Down - Steal This Album
Mudvayne - The End of all Things to Come
Saliva - Back in Your System
Trapt - Trapt
Crazy Town - Dark Horst

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oWnxtQkQdsDqAjK1GM4ao

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2001

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Saliva - Every Six Seconds
Alien Ant Farm - Anthology
Staind - Break the Cycle
Static X - Machine
Drowning Pool - Sinner
Skillet - Alien Youth
American Head Charge - The War of Art
Slipknot - Iowa
Adema - Adema
Puddle of Mudd - Come Clean
System of a Down - Toxicity
POD - Satellite
Ill Nino - Revolution Revolution
Reveille - Bleed the Sky
Sevendust - Animosity
Hoobastank - Hoobastank
Kittie - Oracle

If you would like to hear the singles from these albums, a playlist can be listened to here;

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oWnxtQkQdsDqAjK1GM4ao

Nu Metal Retrospective - 2000

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here:

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In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are:

Skillet - Invincible
Disturbed - The Sickness
Papa Roach - Infest
Guano Apes - Don’t Give Me Names
In Flames - Clayman
Finger Eleven - The Greyest of Blue Skies
Hed PE - Broke
Mudvayne - L.D. 50
Soulfly - Primitive
Lamb of God - New American Gospel
Cold - 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage
Spineshank - The Height of Callousness
Godsmack - Awake
Evanescence - Origin
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water
One final band that shall not be mentioned here. You will need to listen to find out why.

Nu Metal Retrospective - Intro

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

In this shortened episode, I first discuss how the retrospective with move forward, I then explain who I am,

I then give a brief explanation on music genres from the 80's and 90's and how they lead to the creation of Nu Metal.

Nu Metal Retrospective - Trailer

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000

I will be breaking down Nu Metal year by year, artist by artist, song by song.

I will be talking about the best and the worst and hopefully even talking to some of the people around at the time.

HOOTENANNY... and a Happy New Year

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 3 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Jools' Annual Hootenanny is a TV show in the UK that runs once a year, over the New Year countdown. I have been a huge fan because it's shown on my birthday and it feels like everyone is celebrating it with me!!

Here is the link for my Christmas Playlist Podcast, should you like:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J9fNU0IojDnwTQ3Gmphxu

Trapt VIP Tickets - Was it Really Worth it?

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about the time I purchased VIP tickets to see Trapt in London and checking with my brother, we are sure that we went to see Trapt in 2013. I explain what was included and talk about how I felt during the whole time.

My 'Best Of' playlist for Trapt can be listened to here.

Papa Roach's Worst Album is My Favorite

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I discuss the band, Papa Roach, as well as the time I went to see them live in London.

My 'Best of' playlist for the band can be listened to here.

Spamalot was fun, if you like Manty Python

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 2 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I begin by giving a breakdown of who Monty Python actually are and how I discovered them as well as what I have thought of them throughout the years.

I then talk about the show itself, what happens and the music within.

You can listen to the Spamalot original cast soundtrack here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5To3LrXgZuZEfDTiIjKqFf

You can listen to the album Monty Python Sings here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/57awupvncNEIad7j0lkOuT

My favorite moment from the play is based on this sketch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f5MvVx8RM8

Almost Famous is the Life I Never Had

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0000

I first give a very brief description of the film and then talk about how I discovered the film and what it means / meant to me.

I then give a much more detailed description of the entire film.

Prince was good.....but not amazing.

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 1 Jul 2023 17:33:48 +0000

In this episode, I talk about going to see the legend that is Prince and talk about how I really enjoyed the concert but that it wasn't amazing or hugely memorable.

My True Indie Playlist

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

If you would like to listen to the playlist itself, you can get it here.

I also discuss, in this podcast, a band that I have spoken about before, A Silent Film. I have an entire episode in which I talk about this band and you can listed to that here.

Matthew Good fet. Melissa Bel and Amazing Mexican food!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 1 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

I start this episode by talking all about how ill I have been this month and how it may affect this recording!!

I talk about the time my brother and myself went to see Matthew Good together with the support artist Melissa Bel. I also talk about how I believe I originally got into Country music.

My best of Matthew Good playlist can be listened to here.

When talking about my country history, I mention the artist Joshua Kadison with his song 'Jessie'. This can be listened to here.

One of the absolute best Chip Esten skits "Dust Storm" can be seen here.

The Melissa Bel EP 'Distance' can be listened to here and Melissa Bel's newest EP 'Ever After' can be heard here.

Surprise, Scott Stapp sang Creed Songs

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

If you would like to listen to my Scott Stapp playlist it can be listened to here.

I also mention a second playlist. This is my best of Scott Stapp & Creed and this can be listened to here.

I've seen the Eagles...AND Don Henley...AND Joe Walsh...

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

My Eagles playlist can be seen here.

My Greatest Albums - George Michael : Ladies & Gentlemen

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The album I am talking about this time can be listened too here.

During this episode, I say that I'm not going to share my ultimate night time playlist but I changed my mind. I basically tell you what it is so why not share? There were also some songs that I thought were not on Spotify but I was able to find them so it is the entire playlist and it can be listened to here.

My Absolute Favorite Music Playlist 2000 - 2008 Part 2

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The playlist I will be talking about can be found Here.

If you are not going to or can't listen to this podcast episode whilst viewing the playlist, I would advise firstly, listen to this playlist in order, not on random. I do feel that it does need listening to in full, in order first. Then, it is completely your choice whether you random or listen in order.

In this episode, I will start by discussing my new podcast release schedule as well as answer a few questions I received regarding my playlist. I will then go down the second half of the list and explain what the songs are, how I discovered the artists and any interesting tid-bits along the way.

If you would like to keep up with my podcast releases or ask me anything, you can find me here.

My Absolute Favorite Music Playlist 2000 - 2008 Part 1

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The playlist I will be talking about can be found Here.

In this episode, I will start by talking about what this list even is and how it came about, I then go down the list and explain what the songs are, how I discovered the artists and any interesting tid-bits along the way.

I do only get half way through the list but I do explain why and give you a small thing to look out for at the end.

The Triple Threat - Part 2 : 3 Doors Down & Seether

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

I start out by talking about how I discovered 3 Doors Down and how, every time they come over to the UK they tend to bring some excellent support with them. I then talk about seeing Seether and how I had seen them as support to 3 Doors Down.

My 'Best Of' playlist for 3 Doors Down can be listened to here.

My 'Best Of' playlist for Seether can be listened to here.

I also mention the radio station from Orlando, Florida, Real Rock and if you want to listen to my episode where I talk about how much that station means to me, you can listed to it here.

The Triple Threat - Part 1 : Evanescence & Seether

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Within this first part, I talk about Evanescence and Seether, how I discovered them and the times I saw them live, separately and together.

Early on, I talk about Evanescence's first EP/Album and how it is not on Spotify so my two favorite songs (on youtube) can be heard here:

Evanescence - Anywhere

Evanescence - Eternal

My 'Best Of' playlist for Seether can be listened to here.

My 'Best Of' playlist for Evanescence can be listened to here.

Tubular Bells - The Ultimate Concept Album

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 1 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

You can listen to this amazing album here

Alter Bridge Have Come a Long Way

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is focused on the band Alter Bridge. They have just released their new album so I have reminisced about the times I have seen them live together with the time I was able to meet them.

My "Best of" playlist for Alter Bridge is here.

My Greatest Albums - Savage Garden : Affirmation

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

I look at one of my all time favorite albums this time and it is by Savage Garden - Affirmation. I talk about why I like it so much, how it is NOT a guilty pleasure and what is believed to have happened to the band.

My favorite playlist is here however, I do say I would add a playlist for just the album and I have decided not too because my favorite playlist is mostly just this album.

REM & Feeder in Hyde Park

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about going to see the legends that are REM at the large, outside venue at Hyde Park in London. They announced that Feeder would be their support which made the concert one of the biggest however, we have a problem with the fact that I choose to queue up over night for the first time and we have problems with different types of queues not being dealt with correctly.

My Greatest Albums - Xanadu : Long Live Olivia Newton-John

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

As a legacy to the late, great Olivia Newton-John, I spend this episode talking about the movie Xanadu and the soundtrack.

Comedy - Mark Thomas, Harry & Paul and Jump

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

I start this podcast by talking about the comedian I have seen the most over the years, Mark Thomas. I first say him on TV on a show called Mark Thomas' Comedy Product and I have been keeping an eye out for his live shows ever since. An, over the top, exaggerated example of his comedy can be seen here.

Then, I talk about the UK comedy legends Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse. I explain part of why they are as big as they are and then about the tour they did to support their tv show.

Finally, I talk about a show I first saw on the Royal Varity Performance, and then Live. it goes by the header "Comic Martial Arts Performance" and it is called Jump. The best way I can describe the show is a combination of Dragon Ball Z and Kung Fu Hustle on stage. It was extremely funny and the Royal Varity Performance can be seen here.

Dead Letter Circus & My BGT Idea

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000

I start this episode by discussing how I, or should I say my brother, discovered the band Dead Letter Circus. I talk about their first official release album This Is The Warning and then go on to discuss the two times I have seen them in concert.

One of the concerts included a band I had seen before, A Silent Film, and if you missed it, a link to my podcast about them is here.

At the end, I talk about an idea I have for an act that would go on Brittan's Got Talent. The songs that would be included are here.

Anberlin Concerts & Best Album Ever

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000

My 'Best of' play list is here.

The album 'New Surrender' can be listened to here.

Genesis, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

While I was at the Mike & the Mechanics Shepherds Bush concert, they were filming it for a DVD release and here is a link to see the concert in full. You can see my brother, me and my sister (standing in that order, left to right) all the way through the concert as we are standing in the front and center (my brother is the tallest person there!!)

David Gray, Live Review : 27-May 2022

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000

My previous podcast, in which I talk about the past David Gray Concerts can be listened to here

The Dear Hunter, Live Review : 03-May 2022

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I give a full review of The Dear Hunter, feat Redwood, live concert in London on 03rd May, 2022.

My previous podcast, in which I discuss the previous times I have seen The Dear Hunter, can be listened to here.

Thank You David Gray

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 1 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

This episode starts with explaining why it isn't an 'Oh Wonder' concert review podcast.

I then talk about the two times I have seen him live in London together with how amazing his voice is and why I am looking forward to seeing him at the O2 this month.

It then gets tough as I explain how, growing up, David Gray's White Ladder album genuinely saved my life and how I still lean on the album in tough times.

Staind Need to Come Back to London

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000

You can Listen to my 'Best Of' playlist on Spotify - here

InMe are Having a Resurgence?

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000

My InMe 'Best Of' playlist can be listened to here.

Let's Celebrate National Women's Day / Month

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

In this Episode, I decide to celebrate National Woman's Day / Month by talking about concerts that involve some of the best women in music, I have seen.

I start by discussing two Drummers that I don't think get enough recognition. Cindy Blackman Santana, who has been a drummer for Lenny Kravitz and Hayley Cramer, the current drummer for Pop Evil.

I then talk about, possibly one of the best Guitarists I have ever seen live, Gabriela Quintero from the band Rodrigo y Gabriela. An example of their amazing guitar work can be seen here

Finally, I discuss the time I went to see the Spice Girl, Melanie C, live and the Astoria in London. My best of Mel C playlist can be listened to here and my Mental Health (Mel C, David Gray and George Michael) Playlist I discuss can be listened to here.

If you would also like to listed to my Women Rock playlist, in honor of the month, it can be listened to here.

My Greatest Albums - Queen : A Night at the Opera

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

I discuss the album :

Queen - A Night at the Opera

The Most Cursed Concert - Linkin Park w, Lostprophets

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

I start this episode talking about the concert in general, discussing queuing up for the gig and amusing things that happened throughout.

Around the 25 min mark, I discuss why the concert is considered cursed and open a discussion into what someone would have to do for you to not listen to them anymore and whether an entire band should take the brunt of abuse for a single members actions.

My twitter is all over the place but I can be contacted here, if someone would like to let me know where they stand on the subject.

Needtobreath Actually Came to London...Twice!!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The playlist for my favorite Needtobreath songs is here:

Needtobreath - My Best

Barenaked Ladies are the Best!!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The Barenaked Ladies are one of my favorite bands of all time and they are one of the bands I have been listening to the longest.

I start by discussing how I first discovered them and no, it wasn't when they released One Week like everyone else. I was given an album to listen to, Rock Spectacle and it has become one of my all time favorite albums.

I do try to keep this as positave as I can, they are still one of my top three bands of all time however, I do feel differently about them now as I did when I first discovered them and I discuss this in more detail.

Women Rock

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 1 Jan 2022 19:00:00 +0000

The Playlist - Women Rock

The above playlist is a celebration of all women in rock and in this episode, I discuss the people on the list and why I would like people to just listen and enjoy artists and groups in ROCK rather than arguing over which genre they should be in or if they should even by "in" rock at all. I feature rock, electronic rock, pop rock, J-rock, punk rock and a whole lot more to choose from and I talk about underrated acts as well as up and coming acts to keep an ear out for.

My Best Christmas Playlist EVER!!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

My Best Christmas Playlist is here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WUEvCo7Zs9nPhghXXQBdu

I basically spend this entire episode discussing the playlist in depth.

Billy Joel - Epic Legendary Musician, Worst Concert Ever.

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

A few years ago, I got to see one of the greatest musicians, Billy Joel in Manchester, UK. I was extremely excited to see one of my legends in person but the entire trip ended up becoming one of the worst times I have ever attended a concert and I detail every terrible step in this podcast

Alien Ant Farm together with Hoobastank & POD were the BEST!!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

I start this podcast by talking about how I discovered Alien Ant Farm and what I feel about people who make "one hit wonders".

Truant is one of my favorite albums, I explain why next and talk about my favorite songs to listen to from that album.

The first time I saw them live in London was at the Mean Fiddler and the second dime was a long time after with POD and Hoobastank and they were REALLY good concerts.

The Dear Hunter in Boston

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about how I discovered the band 'The Dear Hunter'.

My best of playlist for 'The Acts' is :

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rwibBk8eRarcc5YYYAKDg

My best of playlist for 'The Color Spectrum' is :

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xABqru1KgMFIlW65cw3QP

At first, I talk about the time my Brother and me went to Boston to see them perform The Color Spectrum in it's entirety. I then talk about the two other times I have seen them in London and the fact that I currently have tickets to see them.......when ever it actually happens!!

A Silent Film, Grumble Bee & Lights Action............Who??

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

I feel that there are some bands that out there that just never get the big break they need to really make it as big as they deserve. In this episode, I start by talking about the band "Lights, Action" who are the band I have seen live the most.

I them talk about "A Silent Film" and how their music style would fit perfectly along side bands like Coldplay and Snow Patrol.

I finally talk about "Grumble Bee" and how I personally believe they struggled to win the live audience over.

Blue October, a Tattoo & a Whole Load of Concerts

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This time I start by explaining a tattoo design I came up with involving the two bands 3 Days Grace and Creed and how the design is incredibly similar to the logo Blue October used for their label Up / Down Records.

I then discuss the many Blue October concerts I have attended over the years, including the time they used filmed footage from one of the gigs as the Official Video for the song "Should Be Loved".

Thank You Real Rock 101.1 Orlando - Part 2

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this second part, I talk about three more bands that I discovered thanks to the radio station Real Rock 101.1, Hinder, Blue October and My Darkest Days.

Thank You Real Rock 101.1 Orlando - Part 1

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This is the first of a two part story that explains how I discovered five of my most favorite bands and it is all thanks to a radio station based in Orlando Florida, Real Rock 101.1. The bands I'm gonna talk about this time are Cold and 3 Days Grace.

Silverchair's Amazing (and not so amazing) Concerts

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Everything I talk about in this podcast are purely my thoughts and stories I can remember. If any of the "facts" are wrong I do apologies but this is what I remember to be true.

I start this podcast by firstly discussing how I discovered Silverchair and how I feel about their earlier albums and the stories I had heard about the creation of these albums.

I saw them for the first time when they toured for the album "Diorama", which is one of my all time favorite albums, and it was one of the best tours I have ever been to. I then saw them again for the album "Young Modern" and it was great but for a completely different reason.

If Silverchair are a band you have never heard before then why not listen to my "Best Of" playlist now.

My Greatest Albums - Burning Heart Compilation

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode I talk about the compilation album, Burning Heart.

It was released in 1994 and was sold through a dodgy TV infomercial.

Details of the compilation are here:

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Burning-Heart/release/10893852

My playlist that features every song on the compilation is here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y9pzuyi7fZLC1oy1qmB4l

My First 4 Concerts, Ever - Part 2 : Bon Jovi & Iron Maiden

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

My first four concerts have, very much, dictated my actions when booking and attending events. It this episode, I discuss the second two, Bon Jovi and Iron Maiden.

My First 4 Concerts, Ever - Part 1 : Spice Girls & Aerosmith

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

My first four concerts have, very much, dictated my actions when booking and attending events. It this episode, I discuss the first two, Spice Girls and Aerosmith.

Nickelback - They Are Good, I Promise!!

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk about Nickelback and the three different times I have seen them. I also discuss why so many people hate them so much and try to find out why.

The first time was for the album 'The Long Road'. I saw them in Brixton for a concert that tried to be bigger than it was.

Second was for the album 'All the Right Reasons' in Shepherds Bush Empire where Chad did one of the nicest things I've seen at a concert.

The final time was at the O2 in London with the band Staind and was absolutely fantastic...if not a little strange.

Richie Sambora - The Absolute Best & Worst

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This episode is very much divided into two sections. I start my discussing Richie Sambora's album "Stranger in this Town" and explain how it has become one of my favorite albums of all time.

Follow the link below to listen to the things I discuss:

Richie Sambora - "Stranger in this Town"

Bon Jovi - "Dry County"

At 25:15, I talk about the 2012 concert by Richie and how it is one, if not THE worst, concert I have ever been to.

An Introduction & The Concerts I Couldn't Attend.

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Sat, 15 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

As this is the first podcast, I explain who I am, why I am doing this and what to expect going forward, just a little about me.

At 22:33, I start talking about the concerts that I wasn't able to attend that include David Gray and the German rock band Guano Apes. As much as I LOVE Guano Apes, I know a large amount of people may not know who they are so I have compiled a BEST OF Guano Apes playlist on Spotify for anyone who would like to discover more.

At 43:53, I explain the times that we have had problems at concerts that have angered us so much, we refused to enter and this includes 30 Seconds to Mars.

I then finish at 56:06 discussing the time I didn't get to see Hoobastank and discuss whether it was my fault or the venues.

Music Memories Trailer

predbites@yahoo.com (Michael Porter) — Mon, 3 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This is a very short breakdown of who I am and what you can expect from the podcast.