L.G. Petrov (Entombed). I interviewed LG prior to launching the podcast. We spoke in early 2017. The catalyst is Entombed AD's 2017 Australian tour. The great man has lost his battle with cancer so this is for the fans. I hope LG is cool with me releasing this posthumously. I recorded from a desk phone onto an iPad so the quality of the audio is *potato*. A quality conversation nonetheless. RIP LG Petrov.
Danni Lyse Jelsgaard (Vansind). MXIII is the new EP from Vansind and will be released digitally on March 26, 2021. Danni is on hand to tell us all about it. He's also a fan of the podcast, it was great to get his feedback on the show and a heap of other subjects.
Aaron Pauley (Of Mice & Men). On the eve of the launch of the group's new EP, Timeless, Aaron joins Andrew to discuss the release for Sharptone Records and a heap of other topics.
David Gale (Karoshi). The new originals outfit from The Porkers guitarist David Gale is called Karoshi. Featuring heavy dance beats and chunky guitars, David joins Andrew to discuss the project and heap of other topics!
Greg Moffitt (AKA Damien Gregori ex- Cradle of Filth). Working under the pseudonym Damien Gregori, Greg was the keyboard player in Cradle of Filth appearing on the EP V Empire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein and the album Dusk and Her Embrace. We discuss his tenure in Cradle of Filth and topics relating to his outstanding podcast, Legalise Freedom ( https://legalise-freedom.com ). An epic conversation!
Ricky Warwick (The Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty). Ricky's new solo album When Life Was Hard & Fast is out now. We cover a heap of banter on this episode covering many facets of his sterling career.
Robyn Ferguson. South African guitar virtuoso talks about her new EP Triptych, due for release on February 26 2021. Plenty of other topics covered with Robyn, always a great interview subject so enjoy!
Paul Allender (The Unnamed Horrors, ex- Cradle of Filth). The long-tenured Cradle of Filth guitarist has a new project and a newfound creative drive. I reached out to Paul to discuss what he'd been up to in recent years.
Michael Schenker. Immortal is the new album from Michael Schenker Group. As one of the most influential guitarists ever is there anything else that Michale can add to his legacy? There sure is. Immortal is a superb collection, and Michale is available to talk about the album and plenty of other topics.
Bill Hudson (NorthTale, Circle II Circle, Jon Oliva's Pain, I Am Morbid, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Udo Dirkschneider). ESP Guitars USA has posted on their Official Youtube Channel, a demonstration video, where Bill plays an instrumental arrangement of "Welcome To Paradise" by NorthTale. I asked Bill if he'd like to have a chat so here it is!
Mark Jansen (Epica). Omega is the name of Epica's new album which is due for release on February 2021. We also cover a heap of topics alongside the talking about the album.
Crystal Ignite. The Melbourne singer sweeps through the decades, building stadium-sized rock laced with pulsating electronica and deep, heavy grooves, such as on her new single, "Heed (A Call For Unity)". Crystal is a survivor of childhood abuse, so she discusses the topic throughout the episode as well.
Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus). The Godfathers of Finnish heavy metal, fronted by filmmaker and guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi, declares the band is done. Kaput. In this far-reaching conversation, Kimmo talks about the end of Sarcofagus and his future plans.
Simone Simons (Epica). Omega is the name of Epica's new album which is due for release on February 26th. Simone talks about recording challenges throughout COVID, not being able to tour and other interesting topics!
Kym Redmond (Band of Missfits). "Crickets" is the recently launched single by Kym and the lads in Perth based Band of Missfits. Kym's shares her thoughts on the single and plenty of other worthy subjects.
Matthew Vereker (Maver). Perth based electro artist Maver has just dropped the killer tune "Coppola". he's on hand to discuss the single and a bunch other other topics.
Dave Williams (Indigo). Perth based outfit Indigo has just launched a new single, "Everybody Knows". We discuss the single and a heap of worthy topics as well.
Nick Barker (Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, Old Man's Child, Brujeria). Nick Barker is one of the greatest extreme metal drummers, his career spans 30 years and many colossal albums. He was in Cradle of Filth for the flawed magnum opus, Cruelty and the Beast, which is the reason I was keen to chat to him. Nick shares his thoughts and doesn't hold back, so it was great to hear him offer so much insight. A companion episode to the conversation with Cruelty guitarist Stuart Anstis.
Chris David (Majestica). Swedish Power Metal heroes Majestica have just released their Metal Christmas album A Christmas Carol via Nuclear Blast. Chris is the bands bassist and a fab interview subject. We could have spoken for a lot longer but Chris had to go tp another interview, still, its well worth tuning in!
James Norbert Ivanyi. James full-length instrumental album is out now, called Omen Faustum, it's a killer guitar jazz-shred masterpiece that I recently compared to the legendary work from Steve Khan! I enjoyed this chat, I believe James is one if the most important Australian guitarists around. He's taking guitar instrumental music into new and interesting places.
Plini. Sydney based guitar and instrumental artist Plini released his new studio album, Impulse Voices, on November 27 2020. He's one of my favourite instrumental guitarists ever, and we cover a lot of ground during the conversation!
Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed). Hatebreed Drop their new album Weight Of The False Self on Friday 27th November and Wayne Lozinak is on hand to discuss!
Max Cavalera (Killer be Killed, Soulfly, Nailbomb, ex-Sepultura). The sophomore release from KIller Be Killed is out now via Nuclear Blast. max is on hand to discuss and we dive into a heap of worthy topics, particularly his role in popularising extreme metal back in the 80s.
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty, The Dirty Knobs, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks). Mike and the band The Dirty Knobs have recorded a new album due for release in late November 2020, called Wreckless Abandon. Mike discusses the album and his extraordinary career.
Ross the Boss (Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators). Death Dealer, lead by Ross Friedman AKA Ross the Boss have returned for another heavy metal attack with their 3rd record Conquered Lands, due for release worldwide November 13, 2020. Ross is an exceptional interview subject, tune in to hear some great conversation covering Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators, RTB Band and a heap more!
Steven Wilson. The new album, due for release in January 2021, from Steven is called The Future Bites, and according to the PR blurb, it is an exploration of how the human brain has evolved in the Internet era. This conversation covers the new album, its themes, and Steven shares his thoughts on working with Opeth.
Saki (Amahiru, Mary's Blood). Frédéric Leclercq (Kreator, Sinsaenum, Ex-Dragonforce) joins Saki (Mary's Blood) join forces on Amahiru. The self-titled debut album Amahiru will be released on November 27 2020. Saki talks about the collaboration and her shredding guitar performance.
Steve Riley (L.A. Guns). Renegades is the brand new album from L.A. Guns (Steve Riley, Kelly Nickels, Scott Griffin, Kurt Frohlich), available for pre-order/save now and out on Friday, 13 November, 2020, through Golden Robot Records.The great Steve Riley is available to chat about the album and his outstanding career performing in rock'n'roll bands.
Lance Lencioni (Macabre). Carnival Of Killers is out on 13th November 2020 via Nuclear Blast and Lance is on hand to talk about the album, and his career performing serial killer inspired heavy metal.
Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan/ Killer Be Killed/ the Black Queen). Here he is, the artist behind my album of 2020! The incomparable Child Soldier: Creator of God is so good, I'm calling AOTY early. On this episode we dive into the albums many textures. Enjoy!
