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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.
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 10: Nothin’ But a Good Time: Inside the World of Poizon
We’re closing out Season One with glitter, glam, and a whole lotta hairspray. Sarah is joined by Rob Wylde (Midnite City, Tigertailz, Teenage Casket Company) and Rob Lane of Poizon — the world’s No.1 Poison tribute.From “Talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:55
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Episode 9: Scotland’s Finest Thrash Machine — Meet ArrAnthrax”
This week episode, we’re going full-throttle thrash with ArrAnthrax, Scotland’s (and Europe’s!) only dedicated tribute to the legendary Anthrax.From their first gig outside Scotland at the legendary Trillians to festival chaos and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:00
Episode 8: An Interview with Metallica Reloaded
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah goes full-throttle with Metallica Reloaded — Europe’s number one tribute to the gods of thrash metal. With over a decade on the road, the band has built a loyal fanbase and earned a reputation for note-perfe...
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56:52
Episode 7: An Interview with The Darkest
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah catches up with The Darkest — the UK’s most musically faithful tribute to The Darkness, delivering spot-on vocals, killer riffs, and deep-cut devotion to one of Britain’s most distinctive rock bands.&...
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1:00:42
Episode 6: From Lockdown to Uprising: The Story of Rage UK
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah welcomes Rage UK — the UK’s tribute to the thunderous, politically-charged powerhouse that is Rage Against the Machine.From the explosive riffs of “Bulls on Parade” to the seismic stomp of “Killing in...
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46:39
Episode 5: Tribute with a Side of Funk: An Interview with Ty from Red Hot Chilli Players
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah turns up the funk, fire, and full-frontal California energy with Ty from Red Hot Chilli Players — the UK’s tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.From Flea’s slap bass madness to Frusciante’s soul-drenc...
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43:34
Episode 4: Keeping the Snake Alive: An Interview with Matt Blakout of Whitesnake UK
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 anthem...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:34
Episode 3: Keeping the Sabbath Spirit Alive with Andy Sayers from Sabbotage
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah sits down with Andy Sayers from Sabbotage, the UK’s most dedicated tribute to the godfathers of heavy metal: Black Sabbath.Formed from the ashes of Snowblind back in 2014, Sabbotage has spent over a d...
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53:34
Episode 2: From Ace to Sambora: How Kev Williams Fakes It Loud
This week on Fake It Out Loud, Sarah is joined by tribute scene powerhouse Kev Williams — a guitarist who's donned the boots, eyeliner, and swagger of some of rock’s most iconic names. From the explosive energy of KISS tributes (Dressed to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:43
Episode1: Mötley Crüde - Decade of Tribute Mayhem
They’ve been crowned the world’s most authentic Mötley Crüe tribute — and after this conversation, you’ll see exactly why.In this episode, Sarah is joined by the full force of Mötley Crüde, Europe’s longest-running Crüe tribute ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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