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Scars and Guitars

Andrew McKaysmithscarsandguitars.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

Harry Foxton (Foxton Kings)

Harry Foxton (Foxton Kings). Andrew and Harry chat all about the bands brand of electrified rock' blues!

May 30, 201830 min

Alex Arpino

Alex Arpino. A few days prior to the release of Alex's self titled debut album, he has a chat to Andrew all about it.

May 30, 201831 min

Hamish Anderson

Hamish Anderson. Hamish is an extraordinary blues musician, his new song release is called "U". Andrew and Hamish discuss his journey performing the blues.

May 24, 201812 min

Martin Larsson (At The Gates)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of featuring Martin Larsson, the esteemed guitarist of At The Gates. The catalyst for our conversation is the release of their 2018 album, "To Drink from the Night Itself." Throughout our discussion, we delve into the intricacies of the new album, explore the enduring influence and impact of Martin's remarkable guitar playing, and reflect on the magnum opus "Slaughter of the Soul."

May 22, 201831 min

Philip Pendergast (Khemmis)

Philip Pendergast (Khemmis). An outstanding discussion with Philip covering a lot of ground in promotion for the new album, Desolation.

May 22, 201829 min

Dean Back (THEORY Of A Deadman)

Dean Back (THEORY Of A Deadman). Andrew chats to bassist Dean about the bands upcoming Australian tour and the new album, Wake Up Call.

May 17, 201812 min

Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions)

In this chat, Rudolf Schenker, the renowned guitarist of Scorpions, takes centre stage. The catalyst for our conversation is the band's 2018 shows with Def Leppard in Australia. Rudolf shares his excitement about the upcoming shows, sheds light on the band's process for selecting a set list, reminisces about their first-ever fan club, and reveals his thoughts on a potential reunion with his brother, Michael Schenker.

May 17, 201819 min

Falk (Powerwolf)

Falk (Powerwolf). Falk is the keyboardist in German band Powerwolf, they have a trio of releases for the market in 2018 with the studio album leading things, its called The Sacrament of Sin

May 16, 201822 min

Harry Koisser (Peace)

Harry Koisser (Peace). Harry chats to Andrew about the UK bands brand new album, Kindness Is The New Rock and Roll.

May 15, 201820 min

Robert Hinton

Robert Hinton. Andrew chats to Western Australian artist Robert all about his new album, There Are No Winners Here, Only Beginners Here.

May 08, 201823 min

Richard Shaw (Cradle Of Filth)

Richard Shaw (Cradle Of Filth). Richard chats to Andrew about his career and time in Cradle Of Filth. Richard had just arrived in Sydney as part of Cradle Of Filth's Australian tour.

May 07, 201827 min

Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through)

Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through). Brandon chats to Andrew about the bands new album, Love Will Kill All, as well as his thoughts on health and fitness while on tour among other subjects.

May 02, 201816 min

Joey Tempest (Europe)

Joey Tempest (Europe). Ahead of the bands premier appearance in Australia, Joey chats to Andrew about the tour, "The Final Countdown"s impact on culture and a heap of other subjects

May 02, 201818 min

Steven Adler (ex- Guns’N’Roses)

Steven Adler (ex- Guns'N'Roses). Ahead of Steven's Australian tour performing the Appetite for Destruction ('87) album in full, he chats to Andrew about the tour, aliens , his reflections on former bandmates and his desire to perform again with the classic G'N'R lineup.

May 02, 201829 min

Phil Collen (Def Leppard)

Phil Collen (Def Leppard). The legendary Phil Collin from Def Leppard talks about the November 2018 Australian tour with Andrew. Plenty of other interesting subjects discussed as well.

Apr 26, 201815 min

Jack Nelson (Black Stone from the Sun)

Jack Nelson (Black Stone from the Sun). Jack is the drummer in a rock duo from Perth called, Black Stone from the Sun. The band have a new album out in April 2018 called Dreamalysis.

Apr 24, 201827 min

Dark Universe.

Dark Universe. An interview featuring all the members of Perth based progressive metal outfit Dark Universe.

Apr 24, 201818 min

Derrick Green (Sepultura)

Derrick Green (Sepultura). Andrew and Derrick chat about a host of topics prior to Sepultura's tour of Australia.

Apr 23, 201815 min

Clint Gough (Like Thieves)

Clint Gough (Like Thieves). Andrew and Clint talk about the bands new single, "Never See It Coming". Some great banter about the bands experiences breaking into the Asian market.

Apr 20, 201822 min

Jake Kiley (Strung Out)

Jake Kiley (Strung Out). Andrew and Jakes discuss Strung Outs June/July 2018 tour of Australia.

Apr 19, 201810 min

Ben Drennan (Lethal Vendetta)

Ben Drennan (Lethal Vendetta). Ben joins Andrew on the eve of the release of the album, No Prisoners No Mercy.

Apr 19, 201813 min

Lachlan Carroll (Among Them)

Lachlan Carroll (Among Them). Coming and Going is the new album from Among Them, Lachy joins Andrew to discuss the album and other subjects.

Apr 19, 201812 min

Slow Talk.

Slow Talk. Andrew discusses the new EP for 2018, New Vernacular, with Slow Talks core membership, James Butler and Ash Fuller.

Apr 19, 201817 min

Alien Weaponry.

Alien Weaponry. Andrew has a chat to the members of Alien Weaponry: Lewis de Jong (Guitar/Vocals), Ethan Trembath (Bass Guitar), Henry de Jong (Drums)

Apr 19, 201818 min

Olli-Pekka Laine (Amorphis)

Olli-Pekka Laine (Amorphis). Discussing the new album Queen of Time and a heap of other topics, Olli-Pekka joins Andrew on the show.

Apr 18, 201823 min

Mat Cammarano (Camarano)

Mat Cammarano (Camarano). Mat chats to Andrew about the EP Somebody Else, which includes the WAM nominated title cut.

Apr 17, 201825 min
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