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Fake It Out Loud
A podcast celebrating the loud, proud, and fiercely talented world of UK rock and metal tribute bands.
Hosted by Sarah, a lifelong metalhead and gig junkie, Fake It Out Loud dives into the backstage grit, guitar wizardry, and full-throttle passion behind the UK’s booming tribute scene.
From powerhouse bands keeping legendary music alive to the venues, promoters, and festivals that make it happen — this show pulls back the curtain on the tribute circuit like never before.
Expect real talk, wild stories, gear geek-outs, crowd chaos, and the occasional shred showdown.
Whether you’re in a tribute band, love seeing them live, or just want to hear how iconic music lives on — turn it up.
Fake It Out Loud
Episode 4: Keeping the Snake Alive: An Interview with Matt Blakout of Whitesnake UK
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This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah sits down with Matt Blakout, drummer for Whitesnake UK — the UK’s longest-running and most sonically faithful tribute to David Coverdale’s hard-rock juggernaut. From blues-soaked ballads to hair-metal anthems, WSUK brings every era of Whitesnake roaring back to life with precision, passion, and serious volume.
In this episode:
- How the band formed and why Whitesnake was the perfect fit
- The challenges (and joys) of recreating iconic tones, twin guitars, and big-stage energy
- Life on the road: load-ins, rituals, pre-show chaos, and who’s the wildcard in the van
- Why tribute bands are more than nostalgia — they’re preservation
- The good, bad, and “no one promoted it” reality of working with venues and promoters
- Plus: a lightning round of Shred Showdown
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