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