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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

Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy)

Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy). Ahead of the bands appearance at the inaugural Download Festival in Melbourne, Alissa chats to Andrew about the show and other interesting topics.

Mar 29, 201815 min

Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society)

Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society). Prior to the release of the album from Black Label Society, Grimmest Hits, Zakk and and Andrew talk about the album and many episodes throughout Zakk's career.

Mar 29, 201821 min

Wanda ”Steph Harris” Ortiz (The Iron Maidens).

Wanda "Steph Harris" Ortiz (The Iron Maidens). Andrew chats with Wanda from The Iron Maidens about the bands June 2018 Australian tour. Plenty of talk about the bass guitar as well!

Mar 29, 201836 min

Scott Russo (Unwritten Law)

Scott Russo (Unwritten Law). Scott joined Andrew prior to the bands extensive Australian tour, a great conversation about the tour and episodes throughout Scott and the bands career.

Mar 29, 201811 min

Robin McAuley (Michael Schenker Fest)

Robin McAuley (Michael Schenker Fest). Robin shares his thoughts on many of the episodes throughout his long and storied career.

Mar 29, 201827 min

John Garcia (Kyuss)

John Garcia (Kyuss). John discusses his Australian acoustic tour in April 2018. Plenty of great conversation about his career in Kyuss.

Mar 29, 201826 min

Glenn Dyson (Claim the Throne, Soundworks Touring)

Glenn Dyson (Claim the Throne, Soundworks Touring). Glenn had a chat to Andrew prior to the release of the new album from Claim the Throne, On Desolate Plains. Also a great opportunity to chat about Soundworks Touring, which bring a host of great metal bands to tour Australia.

Mar 29, 201836 min

Christofer Johnsson (Therion)

Christofer Johnsson (Therion). Discussing the new album from Therion, Beloved Antichrist, and a heap of other great topics.

Mar 29, 201857 min

Caitlin Henry (Eat Your Heart Out)

Caitlin Henry (Eat Your Heart Out). Caitlin joined Andrew to discuss the bands new release, Mind Games, and the recent tour support that had just been announced. Plenty of other great convo to listen to as well.

Mar 29, 201830 min

Ben Catley.

Ben Catley. Ben is a Perth based Brit who is an outstanding guitarist and performer. Andrew chats to Ben about his new single "Open Skies" and other subjects.

Mar 29, 201811 min

Brandon Stockbridge (Almond Soy)

Brandon Stockbridge (Almond Soy). Brandon joined Andrew prior to the release of the Perth band's EP, Social Misfit.

Mar 29, 201818 min

Viixen (Thunderstick)

Viixen (Thunderstick). The newly minted front woman for NWoBHM stars Thunderstick joins Andrew to to discuss her new role in the band.

Mar 29, 201820 min

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel)

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel). Rob joins Andrew to talk about Death Angel's tour of Australia with Sepultura and to reflect on lesser known aspects of his career.

Mar 29, 201819 min

Luke Fox.

Luke Fox. Luke is a Perth based singer songwriter, he joined Andrew on the eve of the release of his EP, Sugarloaf.

Mar 29, 201818 min

Leigh Kakaty (Pop Evil)

Leigh Kakaty (Pop Evil). Leigh joins Andrew to discuss the bands new eponymous album and other topics.

Mar 29, 201817 min

Joshua Radin.

Joshua Radin. On the eve of his February 2018 Australian tour, Josh joins Andrew to chat about the tour and his outstanding career.

Mar 29, 201818 min

Josh Reeves (Ratking)

Josh Reeves (Ratking). Josh chats to Andrew about Ratking's new release, Serf, and a host of other topics.

Mar 29, 201819 min

Rohan Pank (Jack’s band)

Rohan Pank (Jack's band). From Sydney, Rohan and his cohort in Jack's Band released an outstanding EP in February 2018 called Time To Change. Rohan talks about the EP and a host of other topics.

Mar 29, 201826 min

Intenso.

Intenso. Steve and Alex from Intenso join Andrew to discuss their wonderful brand of experimental music.

Mar 29, 201834 min

Dave Power.

Dave Power. Dave is an outstanding Brisbane based singer, songwriter and guitarist. Andrew and Dave talk about music in Brisbane and Dave's own compositions.

Mar 29, 201823 min

Colin Frangicetto (Circa Survive)

Colin Frangicetto (Circa Survive). Colin joins Andrew to discuss the bands may 2018 Australian tour among other topics.

Mar 29, 201815 min

Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) Pt 2

Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) Pt 2. The second occasion that Andreas has been a guest on the podcast, he joins Andrew to talk about the bands May 2018 Australian tour with Death Angel and many other interesting topics of conversation.

Mar 29, 201821 min

Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel)

In March 2018, Steve was available to discuss the 11th album from Morbid Angel, Kingdoms Disdained. Steve discusses the album production, much criticised then and now, and his journey back into the bass and vocal hot seat after David Vincent left the band in 2015. He also talks about his camaraderie with Trey and his thoughts on clickbait culture in the metal community.

Mar 28, 201838 min

Mark Brzezicki (Big Country)

Mark Brzezicki (Big Country). Ahead of the march 2018 Australian tour, Mark chats to Andrew about the tour and his excellent career drumming for many well known artists.

Mar 28, 201856 min

Larry LaLonde (Primus, Possessed)

The catalyst for our conversation is Primus' 2018 Australian tour. Larry shares his anticipation for the shows, reminisces about past tours to Australia, and, perhaps most notably, sheds light on his tenure as the founding guitarist of Possessed, a band credited by many as the first-ever death metal outfit. Larry's insights into his time with Possessed are particularly fascinating, as he was not accustomed to being asked about this aspect of his career. So, the chat is truly worth it for that re...

Mar 28, 201816 min

Kyle Shutt (The Sword)

Kyle Shutt (The Sword). Ahead of the release of the new album, Used Future, by The Sword, Kyle chats to Andrew about the album.

Mar 28, 201818 min

Joseph J Jones.

Joseph J Jones. On his February 2018 Australian promotional tour, Joseph chats to Andrew about his music.

Mar 28, 201829 min
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