Nathan Aspinall hints at a possible tweak to his iconic walk-on song ahead of the upcoming Grand Slam of Darts. The PDC world No 20 has revealed that he's been experimenting with a new tune, but has ruled out changing his current signature song "Mr Brightside" by The Killers.
Aspinall explained on Sky Sports' Love the Darts podcast that he'd tried out a new song while training in his dance room, and thought it sounded great. However, he mentioned that Eminem is his idol, and he can't bring himself to change his walk-on music. Aspinall joked that changing the song would make him unpopular among fans and even lead to fewer exhibition opportunities.
In other news, Aspinall has been focusing on his fitness and mental well-being. He credited running as a key factor in maintaining his mental clarity during long periods of touring. The player also spoke about the importance of seeking help from sports psychologists and hypnotherapists. He emphasized that dart players often struggle with pressure and stress, and finding healthy coping mechanisms is crucial.
Aspinall will face Michael Smith in his first round at the Grand Slam of Darts on November 8th. Fans can catch the event live on Sky Sports+ and Main Event.
Aspinall explained on Sky Sports' Love the Darts podcast that he'd tried out a new song while training in his dance room, and thought it sounded great. However, he mentioned that Eminem is his idol, and he can't bring himself to change his walk-on music. Aspinall joked that changing the song would make him unpopular among fans and even lead to fewer exhibition opportunities.
In other news, Aspinall has been focusing on his fitness and mental well-being. He credited running as a key factor in maintaining his mental clarity during long periods of touring. The player also spoke about the importance of seeking help from sports psychologists and hypnotherapists. He emphasized that dart players often struggle with pressure and stress, and finding healthy coping mechanisms is crucial.
Aspinall will face Michael Smith in his first round at the Grand Slam of Darts on November 8th. Fans can catch the event live on Sky Sports+ and Main Event.
. running must be doin him some good, i've seen his highlights from london leg & hes lookin sharp as ever 
and can we talk about his signature song for like 5 minutes straight "mr brightside" is such a banger lol. on a more serious note, i'm excited for the grand slam of darts this year! who's got u rooting for aspinall? 
But, to be honest, I think he might regret not experimenting with something a bit more... modern 
. Don't get me wrong, The Killers are legends, but maybe something that resonates with the younger crowd would give him an edge in the next gen of darts fans 
. That being said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? 
His mental health and fitness goals are really admirable though – running's been a game-changer for me too 
. And if he can keep that pressure on himself to perform, I'm sure he'll do just fine at the Grand Slam of Darts 
, cant they just pick somethin more unique? aspinall is a cool dude tho, good luck at grand slam 
, running helps with mental clarity, that's so true, been there myself when im stressed and need a breather 
On a more serious note, it's awesome that he's prioritizing his mental well-being and fitness - as a gamer myself, I can relate to how stressful tournaments can be 
and what's next, is everyone gonna start changing their walk-on music like it's a fashion trend? 
! It's awesome that he's prioritizing his health, especially during those intense tournament periods. Running has been a game-changer for him, and seeking help from sports psychologists and hypnotherapists shows he's not afraid to ask for support when he needs it 
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. Can't wait to see him take on Michael Smith at the Grand Slam of Darts on November 8th and cheer him on to victory 
... sounds like just an excuse to stick with what's familiar. And honestly, who wouldn't want to see him bust a move to "Mr Brightside" for the 100th time? 
running and sports psych are lifesavers for me too! have you been following the grand slam of darts? 
Changing it now would be like changing his identity lol. And can we talk about how relatable it is to struggle with pressure and stress as an athlete? I mean, who doesn't feel overwhelmed when they're in the public eye? 
It's awesome that he's prioritizing his mental well-being and seeking help from sports pros. Running is literally the best way to clear your mind, I'm so jealous! 
Aspinall vs Smith is gonna be a sick match-up btw, who's got the edge? 
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. Running is an awesome way to clear your head, and seeking help from professionals? Total game-changer 
(43% of professional darts players have experienced mental health issues). Maybe Aspinall is onto something with seeking help from sports psychologists?