Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🔥 Templeton Peck Interview | New Album “Savages”, Touring Europe & Taking Time to Get It Right

Neal from Templeton Peck returns to the Mike James Rock Show to talk about the band’s long-awaited new album “Savages”, released after taking the time to truly reset, refocus, and raise the bar.

In this wide-ranging and honest conversation, Neal discusses:

Why Templeton Peck took a longer break than most bands

Writing and recording Savages with no deadline pressure

Working at Veda Studios in Birmingham

Collaborating with producer George Perksu (Enter Shikari, Skindred)

Re-thinking songwriting to serve the song — not the ego

Creating space in the mix to make choruses hit harder

The themes behind Savages and modern societal division

The meaning of the single “No Kings” and challenging power structures

Punk ethos, disagreement, and staying human in a fractured world

How the pandemic ultimately helped the band creatively and mentally

Touring Europe and the UK with the new album

Life on the road in a Sprinter van and chasing experiences over hype

Long-term goals, building the right team, and taking the band further afield

With Savages, Templeton Peck return stronger, sharper, and more intentional — blending urgency, melody, and message while staying true to their punk roots.

🎵 New Album: Savages – Out Now
🎸 UK & European Tour – October
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