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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

Sam Dillon & Alasdair Belling (Nesher)

Sam and Alasdair are two-thirds of Nesher, a killer Australian metal 'supergroup'. Their debut single is called "Preservation of Privilege", and it's out now. Throughout this chat, they cover the reasons behind the band's formation, why they enjoy performing brutal metal and as you have (hopefully) come to expect from the show, a dive into topics relating to social issues.

Oct 11, 20211 hr 17 min

Dennis Mikula (Ghost Bath)

Black metallers Ghost Bath are proving the doubters wrong with their stunning new album, Self Loather which will be released on 19th November via Nuclear Blast. Frontman Dennis Mikula was available to share his thoughts in the album, Ghost Bath's comparisons to Deafheaven, and the time he trolled a Vice/ Noisey contributor who assumed the group were from Chongqing, China!

Oct 08, 202130 min

New music show- October 2021

🎶 THREE HOURS OF NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there's something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises 🎶 ♠️ PLEASE LIKE & SHARE ///// SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND PODCASTS! ♠️ Give the show a listen and tell everyone what you think! ♠️ With thanks to John Howarth, Golden Robot Records, Chris Maric from Maric Media, Janine Morcos from Dallas does PR, Metal Devastation PR, Earsplit PR an...

Oct 08, 20213 hr 47 min

Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, The Abyss, Pain, ex-Bloodbath, ex- Lindemann)

The legendary Swedish death metallers Hypocrisy release their new album Worship (their first in 8 years) on 26th November 2021 via Nuclear Blast. A chat with main man Peter Tägtgren about the album isn't complete unless we cover his extensive production credits, so we talk about his work with Celtic Frost, Immortal, and many more!

Oct 04, 202131 min

Dave Coutts (ex- Talk Show)

Dave is back with a new single called "Teargas in August" and promises to be the first of many cuts he plans on releasing. We chat about the song, his reasons for performing and recording again and yes, we cover his days in Talk Show, a band that featured Stone Temple Pilots members Robert and Dean DeLeo and Eric Kretz.

Sep 18, 202139 min

Jekyll Jones (Gangs of Old Ladies/ Vegas Rhythm Kings)

The catalyst for this chat is the new single from Gangs of Old Ladies called "Raped by Ghosts". We talk about musical pursuits, although this chat is notable for the number of other topics we cover, you will gain a deep insight into Jekyll's thoughts on a range of subjects, so enjoy!

Sep 18, 20211 hr 58 min

New music show- September 2021

🎶 THREE HOURS OF NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there's something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises 🎶 ♠️ PLEASE LIKE & SHARE ///// SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND PODCASTS! ♠️ Give the show a listen and tell everyone what you think! ♠️ With thanks to John Howarth, Golden Robot Records, Chris Maric from Maric Media, Janine Morcos from Dallas does PR, Metal Devastation PR, Earsplit PR an...

Sep 12, 20213 hr 9 min

Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/ Rod Stewart/ Cactus/ Blue Murder)

Vanilla Fudge has released their latest single, a 'fudged up' version of The Supremes classic 'Stop In The Name Of Love', and a tribute to their late bandmate Tim Bogart. The release was also an opportunity to chat with Carmine about his stellar career as one of rock and soul's most significant percussionists. For more information on the release and Vanilla Fudge visit www.vanillafudge.com For Carmine's website visit https://www.carmineappice.net/ ♠️ Support independent podcasts! ♠️ You can help...

Sep 12, 202129 min

Jack Frost (Brothers In Arms/ Seven Witches/ ex- Savatage)

Brothers In Arms is the brainchild of guitarist/composer Jack Frost, who it must be said is one of the most underrated guitarists in rock and metal. Brothers In Arms debut is called 'Sunset and Clark' and the band features Jack along with vocalist Andrew Freeman (Last In Line, Lynch Mob, Hurricane), drummer Karl Wilcox (Diamond Head), bassist Alex Jansen (Hardline) and keyboardist Charlie Calv (Angel) plus many more contributors. This long-awaited conversation was a chance to dive into many aspe...

Sep 12, 20211 hr 3 min

Bill Steer (Carcass/ ex-Napalm Death)

The legendary Carcass releases their first new album in 8 years, 'Torn Arteries', on 17th September via Nuclear Blast. The release presented an opportunity to chat with Bill about the album and dive into subjects relating to his superb career as one of the most influential guitarists in extreme metal. I chatted with bassist/ vocalist Jeff Walker before Bill and asked if he thought carcass had been a key inspiration for the 'Gothenburg' sound. You'll hear Bill's take on the subject and much, much...

Sep 12, 202128 min

David Andersson (Soilwork/ The Night Flight Orchestra)

David Andersson is a guitarist and medical professional. Throughout this conversation, we cover the new album from The Night Flight Orchestra, called Aeromantic 2, his experiences as a musician and touch on his expertise as a doctor practising in the Swedish Health system.

Sep 05, 20211 hr 6 min

Ginger Wildheart

Ginger is a rock n roll original, and The Wildhearts is his semi eponymous musical vehicle. The group's new album for 2021 is called 21st Century Lovesongs. Ginger talks about the album and a heap of other worthy topics, such as his time in Courtney Love's band and performing at a moments notice with Cheap Trick!

Sep 05, 20211 hr 11 min

Mat Wale & Braden Dawson (The Ascended)

Mat Wale is the vocalist/ guitarist & Braden Dawson is the bassist in Melbourne based The Ascended. The new album from the lads is called The Dark and is out on September 17, 2021. We cover the album, reinvigorating metalcore and much, much more!

Sep 05, 202143 min

Robben Ford

Robben Ford is one of the guitar greats and with a new instrumental album out called Pure, he's at the peak of his considerable powers. This far-reaching conversation covers Pure, and his thoughts on working with greats such as Miles Davis, and George Harrison. We also discuss a little known aspect of Robben's career: working on an album with actor Bruce Willis.

Sep 05, 202143 min

Jeff Walker (Carcass)

The legendary Carcass releases their first new album in 8 years, Torn Arteries on 17th September 2021 via Nuclear Blast. Jeff is certainly a character with a laconic approach to these media events but, it was great to chat with him all the same!

Aug 21, 202130 min

Andrew Hudson (Harlott/ Desecrator)

Andrew is the guitarist in Desecrator and the guitarist and vocalist in Harlott. It's not bragging to say that both bands are amongst the most important heavy metal bands in Australia today. Both groups command international attention and Harlott are signed to Metal Blade. The catalyst for the chat is the launch of Summoning, the new album for 2021 from Desecrator. We talk about all sorts of stuff in this episode, so enjoy!

Aug 21, 202128 min

Scott Lewis (Carnifex)

Carnifex will release their new album Graveside Confessions on September 3, 2021, which meant it was a great time to catch up with frontman Scott Lewis. In this frank appraisal of the impact of the pandemic lockdowns on the group's finances, you'll hear that a deathcore band is like any other business, and Carnifex is suffering. Let's hope, for the group's sake touring can resume and Scott and the band can get back to eviscerating stages again.

Aug 21, 202128 min

Alex Grossi (Hookers & Blow/ Quiet Riot)

Hookers & Blow have just launched a collection of covers under the banner of a self-titled album. The group features Guns'n'Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed. Alex has played in a bunch of great outfits so we cover his experience recording with many well-known groups such as Public Enemy as well!

Aug 21, 202123 min

Christos Athanasias (The Ugly Kings)

The new album from The Ugly Kings is out now, called Strange, Strange Times, which acts as the catalyst for this conversation between myself and Christos. A truly enjoyable foray into topics such as the new album, COVID, creating a killer guitars sound and much more!

Aug 21, 20211 hr 7 min

Riley Strong (Desecrator)

Riley Strong is the guitarist and frontman for one of the great modern Australian heavy metal outfits, Desecrator. Riley talks about the new album, due for release on August 27, 2021, called Summoning, and his thoughts on the Mad Max film franchise, the state of Metallica and Iron Maiden, and his epic tale of filling in for Mantas in Venom Inc.!

Aug 11, 20211 hr 24 min

New music show- August 2021

🎶 THREE HOURS OF NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there's something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises 🎶 ♠️ PLEASE LIKE & SHARE ///// SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND PODCASTS! ♠️ Give the show a listen and tell everyone what you think! ♠️ With thanks to John Howarth, Golden Robot Records, Chris Maric from Maric Media, Janine Morcos from Dallas does PR, Metal Devastation PR, Earsplit PR an...

Aug 08, 20213 hr 15 min

Glen Hurry (12Gauge Rampage)

12Gauge Rampage releases their debut album 'Unleash The Rage' on August 5th through Grindhead Records. No better time to catch up with the bassist Glen Hurry to chew the fat about the album and a heap of other topics sure to catch your attention. Stay tuned right to the end as I pay tribute to two fallen titans of metal.

Aug 02, 202147 min

Tass & Toli Hadoulis (Warrior Within)

Warrior Within is a Sunshine Coast-based outfit producing some of the gnarliest thrash inspired heavy metal of 2021. I invited the brothers' Tass & Toli Hadoulis to talk about the recently released singles "Pagan Spirit" and "Last Blaze of the Phoenix". We cover a heap of topics in addition to the singles so check it out!

Jul 23, 202139 min

Michael ’Sullo’ Sullivan (Planet of the 8s)

After hearing the tune "Holy Fire" from their upcoming EP Lagrange Point Vol I, I thought it'd be a great idea to chat with Sullo and get the low down all about the band. This is a far-reaching conversation that takes in topics related to the band, the Australian music industry, the bass guitar, and a heap more!

Jul 18, 202139 min

Francesco Artusato (Light the Torch)

Light the Torch has just released a cracker of an album called You Will Be the Death of Me via Nuclear Blast and Francesco is on hand to discuss. A heap of great topics in this conversation relating to the album, Fran's approach to the guitar sound on the album and battling through debilitating heat and pain. Fran also shares his thoughts on recruiting band members.

Jul 18, 202127 min

Sebasthian Bentos-Pereira (Beleth)

Sebasthian Bentos-Pereira is the vocalist in south-western Sydney via Gladstone, Queensland's excellent blackened groove band, Beleth. On the back of the quality of the epic full-length album Silent Genesis I reached out to the group's publicist for a chat and found Sebasthian to be a phenomenal conversationalist in addition to his talent as a vocalist and songwriter. Beleth is the sound of the underground at its best!

Jul 06, 202152 min

Martin Mendez (Opeth/ White Stones)

Martin Mendez is the colossal bassist in Opeth and the man at the helm of the prog-rock fusion/ death metal outfit White Stones. The sophomore album from White Stones is called Dancing Into Oblivion and Martin is on hand to chat about the record and many other topics such as Opeth. For pre-ordering physical copies go to https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/discography/details/7290758.6407871.dancing-into-oblivion.html Merch bundles: https://www.omerch.com/shop/whitestones/ Facebook: h...

Jul 05, 202127 min

Chris Themelco (Orpheus Omega)

Chris and the lads in Orpheus Omega have teamed up with Triple Kill for a run of shows on the Australian east coast in June 2021 to support the launch of the split EP Career Suicide, in which the band's cover Blink-182, Fountains of Wayne and other pop/ punk faves. Chris is on hand to discuss everything from the EP, the shows, COVID-19, and a bunch of other worthy topics.

Jul 05, 20211 hr 6 min

Robyn Ferguson

Robyn Ferguson is an extraordinary guitar instrumentalist from South Africa who has just released an EP of introspective piano tunes called The Waking World. The EP showcases Robyn's exceptional talent as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She's on hand to discuss the project and we dive into a heap of other topics relating to society and the world around us.

Jul 05, 202142 min
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