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310: Henry Cox (Boston Manor): Longing For A Time You Can Never Go Back To

Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 30m

Summary

Host Jeremy Bolm interviews Henry Cox of Boston Manor about the band's 10-year anniversary reissue and Cox’s vocal health struggles. They discuss Cox’s musical origins, from early hip-hop influences to discovering Slipknot, and his first experiences with drumming and performing. The conversation covers his first concert, buying albums, and the formation of Boston Manor after his previous metalcore band.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Evil Greed and Touche Amore Store Intro: Jeremy Bolm and Henry Cox of Boston Manor Vocal strain and touring exhaustion Therapy, vocal techniques, and band dynamics Early influences: Hip hop and Slipknot First concerts and record collecting habits First band experiences and cassette culture Songwriting process and drumming skills Learning drums and early band formations Forming Boston Manor and first recordings Signing with Pure Noise and album titles Sponsors: Holy Mountain and Wanna Hear It First US tours and American culture shock Album playthroughs and tuning changes Setlist strategy and career highlights
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