Withdrawn at Bloodstock: Competition, Community, and Musical Triumph

In this lively episode of Podcast, Pipeman sits down with Dom and Bill from the band Withdrawn at Bloodstock Festival. The conversation dives into the band's journey, the excitement and nerves of performing at a major festival, unique cultural differences between the US and UK, and the camaraderie of local music scenes. The band also shares details about their latest EP, merch, and where fans can find them online.Main Topics CoveredThe thrill and anticipation of performing at Bloodstock FestivalArtist nerves vs. the perception of extroversion in musiciansOvercoming stage fright and embracing the live experienceCultural differences in traffic and jaywalking between the UK and USThe process and benefits of the Metal to the Masses competitionThe sense of community among local bandsWithdrawn's music, merch, and online presenceKey Discussions & Stories1. Excitement and Nerves at BloodstockDom and Bill describe their amazement at playing Bloodstock, sharing it's a "dream come true" to share a lineup with admired bands (01:03).The conversation explores the reality that many artists are not natural extroverts and the universal sense of nervousness before going on stage. Dom emphasizes planning while Bill shares he only relaxes thirty seconds into the performance (02:13).2. Stage Fright & Out-Of-Body ExperiencesPipeman compares his own nervousness before going on air to artists before a set, calling performance an "out-of-body experience" (02:04).Dom reflects on how staying focused on enjoying the moment helps sweep away nerves (03:06).3. Humorous Cultural ExchangesPipeman shares anecdotes about struggling with UK driving and roundabouts, while Dom jokes about the reverse situation and pigeons playing "pigeon" in British traffic (04:06, 05:22).They discuss the differences in jaywalking laws between the US and UK and the perils of being a pedestrian in busy cities (04:44).4. The Metal to the Masses ExperienceDom details Withdrawn’s journey through the competition: semi-finalists their first year, making friends, and getting gigs out of it (06:42).This year, after encouragement from venue owner Danny at Club 85, the band competed again—and won, earning their spot at Bloodstock (07:13).Pipeman and Dom highlight how the competition fosters genuine community and support among bands, not just rivalry (08:15).5. The Value of Community in MusicDom discusses the importance of networking—making friends and connections through the scene (09:07).Bill reflects on the rare positivity and camaraderie found in their experience (09:35).6. Withdrawn’s Music & MerchDom announces Withdrawn’s EP "Something in the Water," available on Spotify, and encourages listeners to check them out on Instagram (@withdrawn.band) and TikTok (10:06).The band is selling two shirt designs ("Kind" and "Scared") at Bloodstock merch stands (10:47).Dom promises more music to come, as playing Bloodstock is the culmination of two years of hard work (10:34).Notable Quotes“It’s a dream come true...just having our name there with all these great [bands]—yeah, it’s a real dream come true.” — Dom (01:25)“Even me, who does this all the time, until I put on the mic, I’m nervous...as soon as you get on stage...it’s an out-of-body experience.” — Pipeman (02:04)“The whole point is to play, you know? It’s not like work...you play in a band, you enjoy yourself.” — Dom (03:08)“All you can really say is...it’s sick that you made it this far. It still hasn’t really sunk in even though we’re here…” — Dom (08:37)“You’ve got one thing in common with everyone here, it’s just you love music, you love metal music. So what’s to be afraid of?” — Dom (09:32)Resources & Links MentionedWithdrawn Instagram: @withdrawn.band (10:06)Withdrawn on SpotifyWithdrawn TikTokLatest EP: Something in the Water (featuring "Scared", "Drought", "Kind") (10:17)Band Merchandise: "Kind" and "Scared" shirt designs available at Bloodstock merch stands (10:47)Venue Mentioned: Club 85Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.