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Sashay to Hell

Can metal-fan Dan persuade pop-lover James that the heavy metal scene is more welcoming than it seems? The podcasters head to a festival to find out.

Can metal-fan Dan persuade pop-lover James that the scene is more welcoming than it appears? Dan Hudson and James Barr from the podcast A Gay and a Nongay head to a heavy metal festival.

The pair have a wicked weekend at Bloodstock, meeting artists including While She Sleeps, Cradle of Filth, Skindred and Venom Prison.

After learning how the metal community provides some fans and artists with a safe space in times of crisis, James decides to try on the subculture for size. He learns the secret to creating a 'vocal fry', loses his 'mosh virginity' and becomes an honorary member of Evil Scarecrow.

A Gay and a Nongay is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ podcasts exploring sexuality from James and Dan's different perspectives.

Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's biggest independent metal festival.

Featuring contributions from Sean Long and Loz Taylor (While She Sleeps), Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Benji Webbe (Skindred), Sophie K (Kerrang), Daniel P Carter (Radio 1) and Larissa Stupar (Venom Prison).

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25 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Jack Hextall
Producer Heather Wall
Sound Matt Peaty
Camera Operator Dan Atkins
Production Department Richard Power
Sound John scott
Researcher Alice Armstrong
Production Coordinator Nikki Cannon
Executive Producer Jon Lewis
Executive Producer Stuart Bradfield