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Didn't Go Platinum

Didn't Go Platinum

Written by: Tim Bolitho-Jones
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 Didn't Go Platinum is the podcast that looks at the unloved and the overlooked from the world of heavy metal. We ignore the classics and instead, focus on the lesser-discussed gems. Whether it's a rarely mentioned entry from giants like Iron Maiden, or a relatively obscure British thrash band's forgotten comeback, we're interested. Where other metal podcasts look at Rust In Peace, Painkiller and Number Of The Beast, we'd rather discuss Five Serpents' Teeth and Dance Of Death. Artwork by the very talented Zoe, on Instagram at @cemeterybloom_Tim Bolitho-Jones Music
Episodes
  • S3, E3: The Hunter by Mastodon

    S3, E3: The Hunter by Mastodon
    Jan 27 2026

    Put on your finest flannel shirt and lather your beard in fresh oil, Didn't Go Platinum returns to discuss Mastodon's divisive fifth album, The Hunter.

    This record was a critical smash for the band, but is a long way from being a fan favourite and seems to have fallen out of the conversation. Host Tim Bolitho-Jones is joined by Bruce from the Noizze Podcast Network for a deep dive into a fantastic, if misunderstood album. And we find out what a burl is.

    Follow Didn't Go Platinum on Instagram and Threads at @dngplatinum@gmail.com

    The Megalodon is definitely extinct.

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    52 mins
  • S3, E2: When Worlds Collide by Maroon

    S3, E2: When Worlds Collide by Maroon
    Jan 20 2026

    Didn't Go Platinum travels to Germany, circa 2006, to look at what may be the best metalcore album that most of you have never heard of: it's When Worlds Collide by Maroon.

    Joining regular host Tim Bolitho-Jones is the one and only Dazz Freeman of the Bangers And Mosh podcast. The lads talk everything from veganism to mosh calls and that absolutely killer bit where Maroon go full power metal for around thirty seconds.

    They also mercilessly rip the piss out of Brokencyde.

    You can follow Didn't Go Platinum on Instagram and Threads at @dngplatinum or email us at dngplatinum@gmail.com

    You can find Dazz on Instagram.

    And you can check out When Worlds Collide itself on Spotify.


    No we don't mean Maroon 5, this is definitely not about Maroon 5.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S3, E1: The Harvest Floor by Cattle Decapitation

    S3, E1: The Harvest Floor by Cattle Decapitation
    Jan 13 2026

    New year, new series: Didn't Go Platinum returns to look at more unloved and underrated metal albums, and we're starting off with some vegetarian death metal.

    Host Tim Bolitho-Jones is joined by Ebony Jeanette to discuss The Harvest Floor, the 2009 release by Cattle Decapitation. This album has gone overlooked in favour of their later work, but is an important transitional work and a major piece of the Cattle Decapitation puzzle. Discover why it deserves more love.

    There's also a brief chat about their very first release, the all-but-forgotten demo Ten Torments Of The Damned.

    You can find Ebony on her home website and if you're a parent, be sure to check out her recently released metal-themed colouring book.

    I can also recommend her guide to surviving the Music PR Industry, and not just because it has a shark on the cover.

    You can also follow Didn't Go Platinum on Instagram and Threads at @dngplatinum, or email us at dngplatinum@gmail.com


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    52 mins
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