Scars and Guitars

Andrew McKaysmith•scarsandguitars.podbean.com

With over 900 interviews, Andrew McKaysmith provides a welcoming environment for artists to discuss their politics, social insights, and artistic perspectives. Offering an authentic experience, this podcast invites you to tune in to the conversations with numerous luminaries from hard rock, heavy metal, and extreme metal.

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Episodes

Chris Lalic (Windwaker)

Chris Lalic (Windwaker). Chris is the drummer in Melbourne based metalcore outfit, Windwaker. Here he talks to Andrew about their killer new cut, "New Infinite".

Apr 17, 2018•20 min

Bailey Schembri (Bury The Kings)

Bailey Schembri (Bury The Kings). Bury The Kings are a Melbourne based progressive heavy metal outfit with a deathcore feel. Their singer Bailey, and Andrew discuss the new EP from the band, V, among other subjects.

Apr 17, 2018•15 min

Jonas Asplind (Follow The Cipher)

Jonas Asplind (Follow The Cipher). Jonas shares is thoughts on the new self titled album from Follow The Cipher, among other topics.

Apr 15, 2018•29 min

Aaron Beam (Red Fang)

Aaron Beam (Red Fang). Ahead of Red Fang's May 2018 Australian tour with Drunk Mum's, Aaron talks about the tour and some other interesting topics with Andrew.

Apr 13, 2018•16 min

Tino Arteaga (Of Mice and Men)

Tino Arteaga (Of Mice and Men). Tino joins Andrew to chat about the bands appearance on the premiere Australian Download festival that was held in Melbourne, March 2018, and the new album for 2018, Defy.

Apr 13, 2018•22 min

Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats)

Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats). Liam chats to Andrew about the Cancer Bats February 2018 Australian tour supporting Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.

Apr 13, 2018•14 min

Josh Bradford (Silverstein)

Josh Bradford (Silverstein). Josh chats to Andrew about Silverstein's May 2018 Australian tour.

Apr 13, 2018•20 min

Thomas Ekelund (Trepaneringsritualen)

Thomas Ekelund (Trepaneringsritualen). Thomas is an artist unlike any other. A very broad discussion about life, death and the in-between. Focus is on the 2017 release, Kainskult.

Apr 13, 2018•55 min

Reams.

Reams. An outstanding hip hop artist from Perth, Western Australia, Reams chats to Andrew about his magnificent 2017 release, Snowy Roads.

Apr 13, 2018•17 min

Vexed.

Vexed. The Far North QLD town of Cooktown raised, Cairns based hip hop artist, Vexed, chats to Andrew about his new EP for 2017, A Fact of Life.

Apr 13, 2018•19 min

Toby Peterson-Stewart (The Omnific)

Toby Peterson-Stewart (The Omnific). An outstanding bass player, Toby chats to Andrew about The Omnific's 2017 release, Kismet.

Apr 13, 2018•43 min

Jonny Taylor

Jonny Taylor. Jonny chats to Andrew about his new album for 2017, Dig Deep, and other interesting subjects.

Apr 13, 2018•24 min

Thomas Norman (Verticoli).

Thomas Norman (Verticoli). Tom joins Andrew to discuss the new EP from the Tasmanian trio, Free Will.

Apr 13, 2018•20 min

Shane Carrol (For All Eternity)

Shane Carrol (For All Eternity). Shane chats to Andrew about the bands epic 2017 release, The Will To Rebuild, among other subjects.

Apr 13, 2018•41 min

Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers)

Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers). Ahead of the bands Australian tour, Jake has a chat to Andrew.

Apr 13, 2018•12 min

Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid)

Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid). Andrew chats to Andrew about the 2017 released album from Comeback Kid, Outsider. The band are touring Australia in May 2018.

Apr 13, 2018•17 min

Lizzy Rose (Exorcist)

Lizzy Rose (Exorcist). Among may titles, Lizzy is an exorcist. She shares her fascinating stories with Andrew.

Apr 13, 2018•31 min

Lauren Hart (Once Human)

Lauren Hart (Once Human). Ahead of the bands ill-fated Australian tour, Lauren and Andrew discuss a heap of interesting subjects.

Apr 13, 2018•40 min

Loki (Hybrid Nightmares)

Loki (Hybrid Nightmares). Almagest is the epic 2017 release from the band Hybrid Nightmares. Loki talks about the release and a host of interesting subjects with Andrew.

Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min

Si Delaney (Don Broco)

Si Delaney (Don Broco). Joining Andrew backstage at the Brightside, in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Si chats to Andrew about the bands Australian tour and the new album, Technology.

Apr 13, 2018•15 min

Reed Mullin (Corrosion of Conformity)

Reed Mullin (Corrosion of Conformity). Drummer and percussionist Reed joins Andrew to discuss episodes throughout his career and to share his thoughts on the album, No Cross No Crown.

Apr 13, 2018•21 min

Satyr (Satyricon)

In this captivating chat, we have the esteemed Satyr, the frontman of Satyricon, as our guest. The catalyst for our conversation is the 2017 album "Deep Calleth Upon Deep." Satyr's multifaceted interests make him a Renaissance man. We not only delve into topics related to the new album but also explore his passion for winemaking and other aspects of his endeavours beyond the band. It's a fascinating discussion that offers a glimpse into Satyr's diverse interests and talents.

Apr 13, 2018•36 min

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