Bassist Stig Pedersen from the Danish outfit D-A-D is the guest on this episode. He talks about the November 2022 Australian tour, his preference for two-string bass guitars, what kept the band going through the 90s, the inspiration for the western sound the band is known for, and Stig answers a question on why he thinks No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims ('89) struck a chord with Australian listeners.
Skeletal Remains are touring Australia on the back of the 2020 release, The Entombment of Chaos, throughout November 2022. The tour is an opportunity to discuss the shows, influences, inspirations and much more.
This conversation with Tobias Sammet is due to the launch of A Paranormal Evening With The Moonflower Society. Tobias talks about the artist who knocked him back from appearing on an Avantasia album, what it takes to be a legendary vocalist, working with Geoff Tate from Queensryche, his greatest ambition for his music, the best thing he's heard someone say about his music and what he would you say if asked to describe himself in a sentence.
Hot off the press, the October 2022 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from Autopsy, IN FLAMES, CURRENTS, AVANTASIA, DEVIN TOWNSEND, GODSMACK, Vanilla Fudge, RivetSkull, GENGHIS NASH, L.S. DUNES, SKID ROW, EVA UNDER FIRE, ALL GOOD THINGS, ELECTRIC MARY, POLYPHIA, Ascends, Euphrosyne, Lorna Shore, PIERCE THE VEIL, VARIALS, Fire From The Gods, Manic Abraxas, Huracán, Ground, Bones, Phantom Corporation, AS PARADISE FALLS, ANTROPOFAGUS, Narcotic Wasteland, AENAON, Soul Dissolution, Ggu:ll, ...
Lamb of God bassist John Campbell talks about the group's new album for 2022, called Omens. The conversation covers many other topics, such as touring, drummer Art Cruz, and John's recollection of working with Steve Austin from Today is the Day on the first Burn the Priest album. We talk about Willie Adler's tenure in the band as well.
In this far-reaching conversation with The Demolition Man, he discusses the new album from Venom Inc., There is Only Black and the likelihood of Nick Barker joining the group for more shows. Tony also talks about how he secured the rights to Temples of Ice (1991) and The Waste Lands (1992).
Hot off the press, the September 2022 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER, Ozzy Osbourne, DEVIN TOWNSEND, Machine Head, Revocation, FALLUJAH, AMARANTHE, KORPIKLAANI, 156/SILENCE, VENOM INC, LAMB OF GOD, BLIND GUARDIAN, ORIANTHI, PLACEBO, DORO, Led By A Lion, Talas, CYHRA, L.S. DUNES, FOREIGN HANDS, FEAR FACTORY, IRIST, OCEANS, CABAL, Of Mice & Men, WE CAME AS ROMANS, THRESHOLD, INTERLOPER, APOCALYPTICA, THERION, WitcheR, Eternal Helcaraxe, Gorotica, Titan...
Patronian will release their killer debut album in late September 2022; it is titled Stabbed With Steel and is a worthy death metal extravaganza. Chatting with Smári presented an opportunity to discuss the album and his many other projects. Check them all out here: https://patronian.bandcamp.com/ https://smaritarfur.bandcamp.com/ https://ledbyalion.bandcamp.com/music https://smerigliodeltoro.bandcamp.com/releases https://thesonofthewind.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smari.Tarf...
MISS MAY I release their new album Curse of Existence via SharpTone Records in September 2022. Vocalist Levi Benton was available to discuss and answer questions about the album's place as the definitive statement from the band.
The new album from Fallujah is titled Empyrean, and it's a summary of the group's work to date; Scott has taken his guitar playing to the next level, there are too many exceptional solos and lead passages to single out, so it was great to chat with him and explore the nuances of the album.
Amon Amarth has launched a new album for 2022, titled The Great Heathen Army. The album is a great opportunity to catch up with the group's guitarist and discuss the finer points of the album, guitar playing and other topics.
Motherslug is the bastard child of Sleep and Electric Wizard after a night of drinking and drugging with Neurosis and Kyuss, very heavy stuff! The group's gargantuan sound must be heard to be believed, which is why guitarist and riff lord Regan was asked to testify on the show. In this chat, we dive deep into the mechanics behind the group's monstrous sound and have a grand old time celebrating their killer new album, Blood Moon Blues.
A titan of extreme metal guitar performance, the great Stuart Anstis left this mortal coil on August 21, 2022. He will long be remembered through his songcraft and musicianship, which can be heard across Cradle of Filth's game-changing albums, Dusk and Her Embrace and Cruelty and the Beast. Throughout this tribute, Daniel Mitchell (Autumns Eyes) and I wax lyrical, diving into what makes Stuart's guitar playing and songwriting so colossal and why his enduring influence will continue well into the...
Steve and The Church are playing select dates across Australia in early September 2022, which is why we have an opportunity to chat. Throughout the discussion, Steve talks about his bass playing, an old encounter with Bauhaus's Peter Murphy and the friendship that could have been, and a deep cut within his solo career that he more or less had forgotten about, among other choice subjects.
Tim Smolens (bass, keyboards, cello, vocals) and Chris Bogen (guitars, analog synths, noise collages) are the guests on the show discussing the brilliant album from High Castle Teleorkestra, called The Egg That Never Opened. This band is for you if you're a fan of Mr Bungle, especially the Disco Volante (95) and California (99) albums. Throughout the conversation, the gents discuss the music, themes and concepts explored across the album.
Hot off the press, the August 2022 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from BEHEMOTH, Arch Enemy, BLIND GUARDIAN, Ozzy Osbourne, DIMMU BORGIR, BELPHEGOR, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, STRATOVARIUS, Ghost, EXMORTUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, LAMB OF GOD, In Flames, Oceans, Orpheus Omega, CABAL, PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER, ZEKE SKY, A Rising Force, OF MICE & MEN, NIK NXK (Nik Nocturnal), PhaseOne x Polaris, The Retaliators (movie) Theme Song, THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, KINGSMEN, MIS...
In this conversation with Leni, we cover a heap of topics, including the excellent new album from A Rising Force called Eclipse. This episode is notable as we expand the conversation into socio-political subjects, something I hope I can do more over the next phase of the podcast. Thanks to Leni for an epic encounter, one I hope we can repeat!
Zach Moonshine talks about his career as the host of The Zach Moonshine Show, Metal Devastation Radio and his promotion business, MDPR. Showing he is of an entrepreneurial mindset, Zach has recently launched the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest, so he also talks about that.
Florida/Georgia-based hard rockin' blues outfit Voodoo Moonshine are back with a new single and video from their latest album, 'Bottom of the Barrel, "Give It to Me". The release is the catalyst for a chat with the band's vocalist Pedro Espada, which follows the conversation released earlier in 2022 with guitarist Jeff Losawyer. Pedro shares his thoughts on the album, band life and the state of hard rock and metal.
Tim discusses Primitive's new offering, the With The Rats And Snakes EP, which will be released independently on August 12, 2022. Some interesting banter about Metallica as well! About the band: Primitive incorporates their abrasive yet memorable riffs, solos, grooves and hooks - sounding something reminiscent of the wave of early 2000s American heavy metal & metalcore styles, so if you're a fan of Trivium and Lamb of God, you'll enjoy Primitive.
Hot off the press, the July 2022 new music show brings you brand new cuts from Soilwork, Massacre, Carnifex AMON AMARTH, ROB ZOMBIE, Anthrax Soulfly, THE HELLACOPTERS, BAD WOLVES, SKID ROW, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Bring Me The Horizon, Miss May I, Venues, OF VIRTUE, BLEEDING THROUGH, Nth Rd, OCEAN SLEEPER, FIRE FROM THE GODS, Silent Planet, POLYPHIA, OCTOBER ENDS, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, Conquer Divide, THRESHOLD, AMARANTHE, Abrams, Ian Blurton's Future Now, White Hills, 156/SILENCE, Stick to Your Gu...
Guitarist extraordinaire Joe Haley is the guest on this episode of the show. Joe discusses the killer new album from Psycroptic titled Divine Council. Other topics include his thoughts on appearing in Guitar World, touring North America with Scott Carstairs and Fallujah in September and October, and the piece of advice he would give himself if he could go back in time when you were starting as a musician.
Bastian is a session percussionist and drummer for Soilwork; the catalyst for our chat is the launch of Övergivenheten, the new album for 2022 from Soilwork. Throughout the conversation, Bastian covers the album and his role as a drum educator, notably with his academy, Blastable Drumming, and many other topics.
The Halo Effect's debut album, Days of the Lost, is available now, and it captures the essence of old-school In Flames; given most of the band are or were in In Flames, that's hardly a surprise. Throughout the conversation, Niclas discusses the album, the health and well-being of former In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, and whether he plans to reignite Gardenian. As former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick has been part of the In Flames touring lineup since 2019, it was intriguing to hear N...
This conversation is another cracking entry into the chronicles of filth. If you are unfamiliar, Was Sarginson is Cradle of Filth's second-ever drummer and their fourth, as he returned to record most of the cuts on the 1999 EP release, From The Cradle To Enslave. As regular listeners have come to expect, there is plenty of deep insight into the machinations of Cradle of Filth, and Was delivered throughout this chat. It's all on the table, and I'm appreciative that Was was willing to share his ex...
Conjurer will release Páthos, their album for 2022, on July 1, which is why it is an excellent opportunity to talk to bassist Conor Marshall. He talks about comparisons to Gorguts' Obscura and Alphaville by Imperial Triumphant, the group's recent experience playing festivals Roadburn, Hellfest and Dark Mofo, and his take on why so much killer heavy metal has evolved from the British Midlands.
Municipal Waste is launching a new album on July 1, 2022; it's called Electrified Brain. Tony Foresta was available for a chat, he shared his thoughts on the album and his association with the world of wrestling, and addressed the perception that the band aren't serious about crafting gnarly thrash metal.
Hot off the press, the June 2022 new music show brings you fresh cuts from Lamb of God, In Flames, BELPHEGOR, THE HALO EFFECT, SOULFLY, MASSACRE, BILLY HOWERDEL, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ELUVEITIE, MISS MAY I, DEAD LAKES, FIRE FROM THE GODS, NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER, Patronian, ORIGIN, OCEANS, Kardashev, Healing Magic, KORPIKLAANI, AFTER FOREVER, EPICA, Anthrax, Leviathan Project, Skull Fuckers Incorporated, BLEED FROM WITHIN, HEART OF GOLD, Downset, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Seether, RXPTRS, JOURNEY,...
This is a great example of why the Scars and Guitars podcast exists because Rogelio covers a heap of territory other shows will never explore. He discusses the group's new album, Maintain, which is the catalyst for the chat, but it's his comments on many of the social issues affecting the United States such as race and identity, the band's influence on Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit; and Rogelio's crucial role in bringing heavy metal to the rap and hip hop audience which make this conversation one o...
Laurie Luke is a Perth-based musician with an extraordinary story to tell. Laurie posted a confronting image to social media in July 2021, which explained a lot, but not everything; which is why I thought it would be a great idea to reconnect, and if Laurie was up for it, to share what happened. It's a tale of misfortune and calamity, but also extraordinary courage and bravery. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, from life-altering events to plenty of topics relating to our favourite ...
