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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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