The Mighty Northern Viking

04/11/2024

This week sees the Hard Rock Hell Radio and HRH X awards at Great Yarmouth. I’m proud and very happy to be nominated for DJ of the year!

I would love to attend this awesome event, but I will be on tour with Damnation's Hammer as we support Xentrix.

The very best of luck to all the other nominees for this category - Katie Rox from The ROXX Show Hard Rock Hell Radio, Jeff Collins, WordysWorld, and Doris Brendel.

For some reason, my name wasn’t on the poster(!) so I added it myself - but I have been nominated! I promise! I have it on good authority! 😀

03/11/2024

Join me on Hard Rock Hell Radio for the 10am Pillage on Monday 4th November 2024.

This week - Brand new music from Rosalie Cunningham, Kris Barras Band, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tony Reed of Mos Generator, Chelsea Wolfe, War Dogs, LAKE ACACIA and Ricky Warwick.

Plus - killer tracks from Iron Maiden, Xentrix, Toranaga UK, Damnation's Hammer, SKYE, Bobbie Dazzle, Dream Theater, Dark Sun, Black Stone Cherry, András Droppa, Dead Groove Band, Focus the band, and Death.

AND - Brand new 'Your Song' featuring Verity, Victorian resorts and Very suspect clothing...

Plus, all the usual non-award winning northern nonsense and some brand new 'adverts' too.

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

01/11/2024

Ahead of the UK tour with thrash legends Xentrix next week, I am proud to announce my addition to Damnation's Hammer as their new permanent bassist.

I’m excited to be joining such a fantastic band with killer songs, imagery and vibe, and they are a very cool set of people too. I’ve been a fan of their music for years and have regularly played them on my radio show on Hard Rock Hell Radio. I’m looking forward to the future with the band.

This does not mean the end of Devils and Icons. Oh no! This is just the beginning. Joining DH has been an extra boost to my return to music. I’m feeling more inspired than ever!

The next Devils and Icons single will be out in December. More details to follow soon.

Thanks for your support and interest. Much appreciated.

Onwards. 🤘

01/11/2024

The incredible SKYE have dropped the video for ‘Last Memory’! Check out this incredible band. Brutal, melodic, beautiful! 👏❤️❤️

“Last Memory” (The Official Music Video) by ​⁠ All music written, produced and performed by SKYE.All videography and editing - Aaron Dunleavy ...

25/10/2024

A long overdue update on my Devils and Icons project. Including new single and video details, and an upcoming tour for me on bass with Damnation's Hammer as we tour with Xentrix in November. 🤘🤘

21/10/2024

The first two Iron Maiden albums are something special. He had a voice and style that suited them perfectly. What a character, what a voice, and what a part of that band’s legacy, as well as carving his name in rock and metal.

Shocked to hear of his death today.

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band....

20/10/2024

The 10am Pillage returns to Hard Rock Hell Radio this coming Monday 21st October for another two hours of noise.

This week - STONE COLD CLASSICS! With the likes of Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Metallica, MERCYFUL FATE, David Bowie, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Alice in Chains, Motörhead, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Cream, ACCEPT, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, New York Dolls, Slayer and Rainbow!

Plus - Brand new 'Your Song' featuring Tom, cemetaries, dodgy taxi passengers and a nameless crush...

Plus, all the usual non-award winning northern nonsense and some brand new 'adverts' too.

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

13/10/2024

The 10am Pillage is back on the airwaves on Monday 14th October on Hard Rock Hell Radio!

This week - something new, something old, and something inbetween, featuring Bobbie Dazzle, Jerry Cantrell, SKYE, Faith No More, Motörhead, Down, Seven Sisters, Phantom Spell, Alcest, Svalbarduk, Deep Purple, Fear Factory, THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS, Exit State, Iron Maiden, Killing Joke:, Paths, Judas Priest, Sierra Pilot, Extreme, Floodgate and Sugar Horse.

Plus, all the usual northern nonsense and some brand new 'adverts'.

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

06/10/2024

The 10am Pillage returns on Monday 7th October on Hard Rock Hell Radio!

This week - we have awesome tracks from SKYE, Kim Jennett, Cloverhill, Gone Savage, Autumn Killers, RetsecroWs, Line of Fire, Sylosis, Craneium, Grand Elder, Damnation's Hammer, Black Label Society, Greyfox Conspiracy, Killswitch Engage and ARCHITECTS.

Plus, a dive into classic rock with The Beatles, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, and Genesis.

There's a brand new 'Your Song' featuring Phoebe, retail dreams and aspirations, eastern clothing, weird strangers and er, lots of Police...

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.



PS - I make no apologies for playing some of the artists a few weeks in a row. They're bloody awesome, are getting posts blocked and banned by social media for simply promoting their stuff, but it's flagged as spam - and, crucially, these artists DESERVE TO BE HEARD!! Tune in and crank it up!

29/09/2024

The 10am Pillage airs once more on Hard Rock Hell Radio on Monday 30th September 2024 for another two hours of quality music and lower quality, non-award winning, Northern nonsense!

This week - Killer new music from RetsecroWs, SBPMusic, Blood of Achilles, R.J. Archer & the Painful Memories, Gone Savage, Cloverhill, and The Hot Damn!

Plus - Storming your ears with the likes of Reliquia, Filter, Iron Maiden, Fury, KISS, Jerry Cantrell, Cavalera Conspiracy and much more!

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

22/09/2024

The 10am Pillage is pestering your radio once again on Hard Rock Hell Radio on Monday 23rd September!

This week, a fantastic mix of new music and classics from Autumn Killers, Kim Jennett, Bastardane, Five Points Gang, Anvil, Marc Storace, Geoff Tate, Gone Savage, Dellacoma, Fleetwood Mac, The Groundhogs, Focus the band, Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Cave In, Drowning Pool, Blaze Bayley, Damnation's Hammer, Extreme, and Zer0Sum.

PLUS - Brand new 'Your Song', featuring Holly, stuffed animals and some strict Colonel's...

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

15/09/2024

It's the 10am Pillage on Monday 16th September 2024 on Hard Rock Hell Radio!

Brand new EPIC single from the fantastic Kim Jennett opening the show!

Plus, music from Viral Strain, Hollywood Pops, Godsmack, The Hot Damn!, Grand Elder, We're Not Scared Of Robots, The Heartland Collective, Weak13, Outcries, The Obsessed, I Saw The World Burn, Alabama Thunderpussy, Therapy? and much more!

And - Brand new 'Your Song' featuring Kenneth, nurses, ringpieces, BUPA and Hamlet...

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

08/09/2024

Tune into Hard Rock Hell Radio on Monday 9th September for the 10am Pillage!

This week, new music from Autumn Killers, Cloverhill, Manic Street Preachers, Devils and Icons, Jerry Cantrell, and Bang Bang Firecracker.

PLUS, great tracks from Keith Nash, Navigate By Neon, Damnation's Hammer, Xentrix, Motörhead, HIM, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Shine, Zakk Sabbath, Cult of Luna, Dark Sun, Depeche Mode, and Filter.

See you on Monday at 10am - 12pm (GMT).

All shows are now uploaded to the Hard Rock Hell Radio website and to your favourite podcast app after broadcast.

Tune in to the show via any good radio app, the official HRH BIBLE
app, the HRHR website, or ask Alexa to play Hard Rock Hell Radio.

06/09/2024

My Devils and Icons project - Over 1000 plays on Spotify, over 500 views of the video on YouTube and stats are looking similar on other platforms too.

In two days…

This may sound like small numbers to many artists, but to me, on a new project and a debut single, this is amazing.

THANK YOU.

Scott.

02/09/2024

‘I AM THE GUN’ IS OUT!!

The debut single is now available!

YouTube - Official Video
https://youtu.be/YDvVtBy2SIk?si=WTfEe3Bojs3j-LXS

Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/album/5JQrRGnkEMo6T6fBeyjbIe?si=G2lbeaVAQFyFE-qcQDAWXA

ITunes -
I Am the Gun - Single by Devils and Icons https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-am-the-gun-single/1758533673

Devils and Icons - The official website -
https://devilsandicons.com

I AM THE GUN.
EVERYWHERE.
NOW.

Home page of Devils and Icons, a metal artist. A brand new metal solo project from former I.C.O.N guitarist Scott Knowles. For fans of powerful guitar driven rock and metal, with a nod towards 90's vibes and tunes that connect.

02/09/2024

MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! 🤘

The debut single ‘I Am The Gun’ from Devils and Icons finally sees the light of day from Midnight tonight - September 3rd.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, offered feedback and reviews, and who will be playing it on air on their radio shows this week. I’m extremely excited and very grateful.

The video premiere is on YouTube at Midnight tonight and the link is here -https://youtu.be/YDvVtBy2SIk?si=Vmd5A2bxaOCAasta

Look out for more reviews, news, the official website, airplay, and details of the album and some cool future plans.

Meanwhile - here’s a new video to welcome you to the single launch. Thanks, Scott.

Here we go.

Midnight.

I Am The Gun.