Ed Miliband will interview Napalm Death on Radio 2 today

The former Labour leader is standing in for Jeremy Vine this week

Ed Miliband has been taking over the 12-2pm slot on Radio 2 this week. It’s been announced on Twitter today (21 June) that he’ll be discussing the topic: “why does anybody like death metal?” and he’ll be meeting Napalm Death’s lead singer Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway.

Miliband tweeted, “I’ve been a groupie for SO long, been to the gigs, got the T-shirt, now’s my chance to meet Napalm Death in person….tune in from 12.”

The death metal group have confirmed a European tour this year. You can find tour dates and buy tickets here.

Tune into BBC Radio 2 here.