Season 2: Episode 7 - Spandex, Satire & Shredding: The Surreal Panther Story

Season 2: Episode 7 - Spandex, Satire & Shredding: The Surreal Panther Story

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2516982/open_sms] This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah is joined by Surreal Panther — Europe’s premier tribute to glam-metal chaos merchants Steel Panther. Steel Panther are known for outrageous humour, huge riffs, and a stage show that walks the tightrope between satire and serious musicianship.  Formed after witnessing Steel Panther tear up Download Festival in 2010, Surreal Panther have spent years bringing that same high-energy experience to stages across the UK and Europe. Their shows capture the music, the characters, and the unapologetic fun that makes a Steel Panther gig unforgettable. In this episode, we dive into: * How Surreal Panther first came together * The balance between comedy, character, and serious musicianship * Life on stage in full glam-metal mode * Wild moments that could only happen at a Surreal Panther show * Lessons learned from building a tribute band that’s as theatrical as it is musical 👉Follow Surreal Panther Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SurrealPanther] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/surrealpanther/] 👉Follow Fake It Out Loud: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Newsletter Sign Up: Sign up Here [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/fakeitoutloudpodcastnewsletter] Need help behind the scenes with your band? Check out the support services I offer: https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices]

Season 2: Episode 6: An Interview With The Doors Rising

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2516982/open_sms] This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah steps into the hypnotic, psychedelic world of The Doors with The Doors Rising — one of the UK’s most immersive tributes to the legendary band. Formed in 2017, The Doors Rising have built a reputation for recreating the full Doors experience: the haunting organ lines, the hypnotic rhythms, the poetry, and of course the unpredictable energy of Jim Morrison himself. From iconic venues like Liverpool’s Cavern Club to international shows across Europe, the band delivers sprawling live performances packed with classics like Light My Fire, Riders on the Storm, and Break On Through, alongside deep cuts that true Doors fans know and love. In this episode we dive into: * How The Doors Rising came together * What it takes to channel the mystique of Jim Morrison on stage * Balancing authenticity with the chaos and unpredictability that defined The Doors * Touring life, wild gig stories, and life behind the curtain * Working with booking agents vs the DIY route * How the tribute scene has evolved since 2017 👉Follow The Doors Rising Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheDoorsRising/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedoorsrising/] Website [http://www.thedoorsrising.co.uk/] 👉Follow Fake It Out Loud: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Newsletter Sign Up: Sign up Here [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/fakeitoutloudpodcastnewsletter] Need help behind the scenes with your band? Check out the support services I offer: https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices]

Season 2: Episode 5 - Keeping The Metal Gods Alive – The Hellbent Forever Interview

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2516982/open_sms] This week on Fake It Out Loud, I’m joined by the powerhouse behind Hellbent Forever one of the UK’s most respected Judas Priest tribute acts. Formed by die-hard Priest fans with one mission, to bring the full energy, theatre and musicianship of Judas Priest to live audiences — Hellbent Forever have spent years building a show that celebrates over four decades of heavy metal history.  In this episode, we talk about:  • What it takes to faithfully recreate one of metal’s most iconic live shows  • The pressure (and pride) of performing legendary material  • Life on the UK tribute circuit  👉Follow Hellbent Forever Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hellbentforever] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hellbentforever/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWg-U_CuOYmElOvPteEd--w] 👉Follow Fake It Out Loud: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Newsletter Sign Up: Sign up Here [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/fakeitoutloudpodcastnewsletter] Need help behind the scenes with your band? Check out the support services I offer: https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices]

Season 2: Episode 4 - An Interview with Nuno Ferreira

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2516982/open_sms] In this episode of Fake It Out Loud, Sarah sits down with one of the UK tribute scene’s most relentless and respected drummers — Nuno — a musician whose career has been built on grit, risk, and an obsession with doing tributes properly. From arriving in the UK with just a cymbal, a pedal, and £500… to tearing up stages with original band Sevenyearsdead (earning Kerrang! praise and catching the attention of Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson)… to building powerhouse tribute acts including Mötley Crüde, Mötley Screw, and Pantera AD — Nuno’s story is about more than music. It’s about survival, reinvention, and staying loud when life gets real. We dive into: * The reality of building tribute bands that go beyond “just covers” * The pressure of stepping into legendary drummers’ shoes — including Vinnie Paul * Nearly two decades inside the evolving UK tribute scene * The sacrifices tribute musicians make behind the scenes * Balancing fatherhood, real life, and life on the road * What legacy actually means when you live for the stage 👉Follow Nuno Motley Screw:  https://linktr.ee/motleyscrew [https://linktr.ee/motleyscrew] Pantera AD: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CEESUbbip/?mibextid=wwXIfr]Pantera.A.D.UK [http://pantera.a.d.uk/] 👉Follow Fake It Out Loud: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Newsletter Sign Up: Sign up Here [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/fakeitoutloudpodcastnewsletter] Need help behind the scenes with your band? Check out the support services I offer: https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices]

Season 2: Episode 3: An Interview With Tony Pearce - The Bon Jovi Experience

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2516982/open_sms] This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah is joined by Tony Pearce, frontman of The Bon Jovi Experience — the world’s leading tribute to one of rock’s biggest legends. Officially endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself, The Bon Jovi Experience have spent over two decades recreating the sound, style, and spirit of stadium rock — bringing anthems like Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, and Always to audiences across the globe. In this episode, Tony talks about building a tribute that’s lasted the test of time, the responsibility of representing such an iconic catalogue, and what it’s really like performing to packed theatres, festivals, and international crowds night after night. We dive into: * How The Bon Jovi Experience came together * Being personally endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi * Performing for die-hard fans across the world * Life on the road and the reality of large-scale touring * Keeping the voice, the energy, and the passion alive after decades * The evolution of the tribute scene * A quick-fire round of Vocal Combat 👉Follow Tony Pearce - The Bon Jovi Experience Website: https://jonbyjovi.com/ [https://jonbyjovi.com/] Facebook: Tony Pearce - The Bon Jovi Experience [https://www.facebook.com/TonyPearceBonJoviExperience] Instagram:  @bonjoviexperiencetribute [https://www.instagram.com/thebonjoviexperiencetribute] X: @bonjoviexp [https://x.com/bonjoviexp] TikTok: @bonjoviexperience [https://www.tiktok.com/@bonjoviexperience] Upcoming Gigs: Tickets | The Bon Jovi Experience [https://jonbyjovi.com/tour-dates/] 👉Follow Fake It Out Loud: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/fakeitoutloudpodcast/] Newsletter Sign Up: Sign up Here [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/fakeitoutloudpodcastnewsletter] Need help behind the scenes with your band? Check out the support services I offer: https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices [https://we-love-pmo.kit.com/bandsupportservices]