Dan Camilleri (Meshiaak)
Dan Camilleri (Meshiaak). Andrew and Dan chat about Meshiaak's sophomore album, Mask of All Misery.
Dec 04, 2019•23 min
Scars and Guitars
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
Daniel Connell (Amberdown)
Daniel Connell (Amberdown). Andrew and Dan chat about the debut album from Amberdown, Four Years.
Dec 04, 2019•29 min
John 5
John 5. Andrew chats to John 5 about his new solo album, Invasion, and the 2020 Australian tour. John's played with a 'who's who' of legendary artists so we dive into that as well.
Nov 20, 2019•19 min
John Steel (The Animals)
John Steel (The Animals). Andrew and John cover a heap of ground in this chat. Made possible by The Animals 2019 Australian tour.
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Head Ned (Okilly Dokilly)
Head Ned (Okilly Dokilly). Ahead of the band's February 2020 Australian tour, Head Ned chats to Andrew about the band and the tour.
Nov 16, 2019•20 min
Jake E. (Cyhra)
Jake E. (Cyhra). Jake used to be the singer in Amaranthe, since then he's formed Cyhra with Jesper Strömblad from In Flames. The band have a new album to promote in 2019 called, No Halos In Hell. This is one of those far reaching conversations, enjoy!!!
Nov 08, 2019•57 min
Adam Gontier (Saint Asonia/ ex- Three Days Grace)
Adam Gontier (Saint Asonia/ ex- Three Days Grace). The new album is called Flawed Design which was released in October 2019. Adam shares his thoughts on the album and discusses how he manages addiction issues.
Nov 06, 2019•19 min
Aaron Weaver (Wolves in the Throne Room)
Aaron Weaver (Wolves in the Throne Room). Ahead of the Nov/ Dec 2019 Australian tour, Aaron joins Andrew for a brief chat about the tour and all things WITTR!
Oct 17, 2019•13 min
Joshua Ratcliff (Chaos Over Cosmos)
Joshua Ratcliff (Chaos Over Cosmos). Josh joins Andrew to discuss the self titled EP and how a band with members across different continents create music. Expect plenty of banter about a heap of other interesting subjects as well!
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian)
Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). Hansi and Andrew discuss the orchestral themed new album for 2019 from Blind Guardian, Legacy of the Dark Lands
Oct 16, 2019•23 min
Michael Gira (Swans)
Michael Gira (Swans). Ahead of the release of the new album for 2019 from Swans, Leaving Meaning, Andrew and Michael catch up and discuss the album and all things Swans.
Oct 16, 2019•23 min
Karl Sanders (Nile)
Karl Sanders (Nile). Ahead of the release of Nile's new studio album for 2019, Vile Vitriolic Rites; Karl shares his thoughts and dives into events surrounding other episodes of his career.
Oct 15, 2019•24 min
Marcus Jidell (Avatarium)
Marcus Jidell (Avatarium). One of the greatest guitar innovators of the modern era, Marcus and Avatarium return with a new album called The Fire I Long For, due for release in November 2019. Hear what Marcus has to say about the album and also his superb guitar playing.
Oct 14, 2019•35 min
Dennis Lyxzén (Refused)
Dennis Lyxzén (Refused). With a new album for 2019, War Music, due for release via Spinefarm on October 18, Dennis shares his thought in the album and the recent state of politics.
Sep 30, 2019•18 min
Phil Campbell (ex- Motörhead)
Phil Campbell (ex- Motörhead). Old Lions Still Roar is the name of Phil's first ever solo album, due for release in October 2019, except a guest heavy excursion onto some powerful and gritty rock and roll, and Phil is on hand to tell us all about it!
Sep 23, 2019•15 min
Ross the Boss (ex-Manowar)
Ross the Boss (ex-Manowar). Ahead of the November 2019 Australian tour, Ross and Andrew chat about the shows and Ross's overlooked contribution to Manowar.
Sep 19, 2019•21 min
Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker. One of the greatest guitar innovators of all time, Michael joins Andrew ahead of the elease of his new album for 2019, Revelation.
Sep 13, 2019•30 min
Henrik Thrane (Black Income)
Henrik Thrane (Black Income). The band have released one of the best rock albums in over 20 years, Andrew and Henrik talk all about it and a heap of other subjects.
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Eduardo O Gil (Sifting)
Eduardo O Gil (Sifting). Ahead of the release of the band's extraordinary new album for 2019, The Infinite Loop, Eduardo and Andrew talk all about what is happening in the Sifting camp!
Sep 11, 2019•40 min
Rufus ’Tiger’ Taylor (The Darkness)
Rufus 'Tiger' Taylor (The Darkness). Tiger and Andrew chat ahead of the release of new album for 2019, Easter Is Cancelled, and the March 2020 Australian tour!
Sep 06, 2019•17 min
Danko Jones
Danko Jones. Ahead of the three shows Danko and his band are playing in September 2019 in Australia, he and Andrew talk about the shows and how a band can navigate the pitfalls of social media.
Aug 22, 2019•19 min
Leon Todd (Ragdoll)
Leon Todd (Ragdoll). Talking about the new single "Rust", and a heap of other great content such as a shared love of Kings X and how to navigate the music industry, Andrew and Leon provide some great banter for you to listen to for almost 2 hours!
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 51 min
James Ward-Armstrong (Tempest Rising)
James Ward-Armstrong (Tempest Rising). Alter-Ego is the name of Perth band Tempest Rising's 2019 album and James is on-hand to tell us all about it!
Aug 20, 2019•26 min
Lindsay Dick (Carthasy)
Lindsay Dick (Carthasy). Lindsay is the drummer in Perth based Carthasy and he shares his thoughts on the bands new album for 2019, the excellent Revolve.
Aug 20, 2019•29 min
Chris Hoskin (Jack Runaway)
Chris Hoskin (Jack Runaway). Drinking Alone is the name of the band's new EP and Chris shares his thoughts on the release and a heap of other worthy subject matter.
Aug 20, 2019•40 min
Lord Ahriman (Dark Funeral)
Lord Ahriman (Dark Funeral). Mikael Svanberg (AKA Lord Ahriman) joins Andrew to talk about the bands September tour of Australia with Immolation!
Aug 20, 2019•21 min
Danté Peluso (IV DANTE)
Danté Peluso (IV DANTE). An outstanding musician and composer, Danté Peluso shares his thoughts on the two singles out by the band: "#800080" and "Napping In Night Clubs".
Aug 20, 2019•38 min
Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth)
Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth). Ahead of the release of the new studio album for 2019, the simply brilliant In Cauda Venenum, Fredrik and Andrew have far too little time to discuss the album, the December 2019 Australian tour and guitars!
Aug 15, 2019•21 min
George Lynch (KXM/ Lynch Mob/ Dokken)
George Lynch (KXM/ Lynch Mob/ Dokken). The guitar master joins Andrew to discuss the 2019 album from KXM, Circle of Dolls. Expect a heap of other conversations with George about his extraordinary career.
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Marty Friedman (Solo, ex- Megadeth, ex- Cacophony)
Marty Friedman (Solo, ex- Megadeth, ex- Cacophony). Ahead of his December 2019 Australian tour, Marty dives deep into his catalogue and discusses the tour.
Aug 13, 2019•29 min
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