Hot off the press, the April 2023 new music show brings you brand new cuts from WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S MAMMOTH WVH, Ghost, Sevendust, Danko Jones, IMMORTAL, OVERKILL, Thy Art Is Murder, LORDI, ELEGANT WEAPONS, ENFORCER, SABATON, The Hu, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR, SYLOSIS, Currents, Archetypes, Collide, SILVERSTEIN, TORRENTIAL THRILL, Old Dirty Buzzard, RUN DEATHSTARS, Godsleep, OCEANLORD, Spirit Possession, DEMONICAL, All Hell, Forcefed Horsehead, Ugly, Walking Bombs, Lesotho, Celestial Burial, Cathar...
Apr 22, 2023•4 hr 53 min
I have the talented Chris Themelco from the renowned Melbourne band Orpheus Omega on teh show in this episode. With their new EP "Portraits" set to release on April 20, 2023, Chris not only shares insights about the EP but also offers a wealth of knowledge and thoughtful opinions on various topics related to production, group dynamics in a band setup, and mentorship for young and impressionable bands. As always, Chris is an engaging and insightful guest, making for a fantastic chat that is not t...
Apr 16, 2023•36 min
On February 24th, the EP "Lives Of Grace" was released, comprising four tracks, including a fresh take on the timeless classic 'Night Attack,' which is the catalyst for our conversation. As a cover musician, I have incorporated popular tracks such as Long Line, No Secrets, and the classic Australian song "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?" in my performances for a significant period. Having a good understanding of John's significant impact through The Angel's music and his influence on other ...
Apr 02, 2023•51 min
Hot off the press, the March 2023 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from Extreme, ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, TYPE O NEGATIVE, SVALBARD, HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, DEATHSTARS, PhaseOne + Void Of Vision, Empyre, Ablaze, Battlesnake, OCEANLORD, ELEGANT WEAPONS, STRYFE, Revenge Beast, Behemoth, Lenax, Night Goat, Blood Moon Wedding, DRUG CHURCH, GALACTIC EMPIRE, Necropanther, INVENT ANIMATE, VOIDSCAPE, Dååth, Deathgrave, KRUELTY, Mystical Forces, PESTILENGTH, Chahom, Downfall of Gai...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 54 min
Jason Bonham is touring Australia playing Led Zep classics. In this conversation, Jason talks about his father's legacy, playing the classic material, overcoming alcohol and much more. The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening 2023 Tour Dates Wed 5 Apr - Astor Theatre (Perth) Fri 7 Apr - Palais Theatre (Melbourne) Sat 8 Apr - Enmore Theatre (Sydney) Sun 9 Apr - The Tivoli (Brisbane) Tue 11 Apr - Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)
Mar 11, 2023•56 min
I logged on to the Zoom session and anticipated a chat with Last In Line vocalist Andrew Freeman; instead, Phil's name appeared in the waiting room, and a conversation I'd been anticipating for decades started. Phil was online to talk about the new Last In Line album called Jericho, so we discussed that; however, this episode is more notable as Phil shares his thoughts on career highlights such as writing Ozzy's biggest ever hit and only number-one single, his work with Aussie bruisers Kings of ...
Mar 01, 2023•46 min
The new album from Enslaved is called Heimdal, with a scheduled release for March 3 via Nuclear Blast. In addition to talking about the album, Grutle discusses the 2018 tour with Matt Pike and High on Fire, what he thinks of the festivals in the United States and outside Europe, his recollections of a show with Korn in 2007 and his opinion on the Lords of Chaos film. We have a lot of fun during this chat; I hope you enjoy listening!
Feb 25, 2023•58 min
Stryper is touring Australia through March 2023, which is the catalyst for this chat with Michael Sweet. This is an engaging chat highlighted by some choice commentary from Michael about his interactions with Nergal from Behemoth and King Diamond. I'd frame my question differently if I had my time over again, but as they say, a picture tells a thousand words...! I give more context on this topic in the outro to the chat. Thanks to Howard Tate, a longtime listener to the podcast and Stryper fan, ...
Feb 23, 2023•26 min
Spud is the vocalist and guitarist in Melbourne grind outfit Munt; the band have a new album out for 2023 called Pain Ouroboros, which is the catalyst for the chat. We discuss the album, rehearsal studios, and many other topics. Check out the band's music here: https://muntgrind.bandcamp.com/album/pain-ouroboros
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Hot off the press, the February 2023 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from Paul Ryan (ex-Cradle of Filth)/ Relics, The Hu, Cattle Decapitation, False Figure, MARKO HIETALA, DARKTHRONE, THE OCEAN, Currents, alt., Void of Vision, SAVAGE HANDS, Electric Callboy, DEATHSTARS, Korn, THE DAMNED, SISTERS DOLL, FLOGGING MOLLY, XCalibre, Orbiter, Empyre, ITUS, MORNING STORM, Wind In His Hair, Noxium Ferus, Tithe, Munt, GOROD, Plague Bearer, INVENT ANIMATE, Ilios Thanatou, Altar of Gore, APHOTIC...
Feb 19, 2023•3 hr 21 min
This episode features Paul Ryan; Paul is the founding guitarist of Cradle of Filth. He was there for the band's earliest days throughout the demos and onto the album that started a revolution; Cradle of Filth's first album, The Principle of Evil Made Flesh. It's so good to finally chat with Paul and hear his insights into many aspects of the band's formative epoch. The years of anticipation of our meeting have finally paid off; he's a tremendous bloke. It has been well worth the wait. Check out ...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Grammy Winning producer and engineer Mike Exeter covers a heap of ground throughout this conversation. Mike talks about his work with Cradle of Filth across groundbreaking albums Dusk and Her Embrace and Cruelty and the Beast, as well as the From the Cradle to Enslave EP. He helps solve the riddle of why Jan Peter Genkel was asked to produce Cruelty and the Beast, and if you've listened to my conversations with Stuart Anstis, Nick Barker and Greg Moffitt, much of what Mike has to say expands on ...
Feb 15, 2023•3 hr 2 min
The catalyst for the chat with Michael is an Australian tour by Arch Enemy throughout February 2023. The tour gets a mention, but Michael's far-reaching commentary on his tenure in Carcass in the early 90s is the feature of this conversation. He also talks about Gigantour in 2006, his recordings in Candlemass and many more topics the seasoned fan and the unfamiliar will get heaps of new insight from one of the greatest guitarists in extreme metal.
Feb 02, 2023•48 min
Björn has been the guitarist in In Flames since he switched from percussion on the band's seminal The Jester Race in 1996. Throughout this chat, we discuss the new In Flames album for 2023, Foregone, and dive into topics such as co-guitarist Niclas Engelin's exit from the group, the transition from rhythm section Peter Iwers and Daniel Svensson, who left before Battles (2016), and Bjorn's talks about the classic albums in detail: Jester, Whoracle, Colony and Clayman.
Feb 02, 2023•49 min
Nigel Wingrove is an art director, filmmaker and director, writer and publisher whose imagery was used by Cradle of Filth in the 1990s. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, V Empire and Dusk and her Embrace recordings all feature his artwork, as does most of the era's merchandise. Images of scantly clad women in satanic settings are a feature of Nigel's work, and back in the 90s, one couldn't attend a metal gig without seeing a Cradle of Filth t-shirt with his creations. Throughout this conversatio...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Hot off the press, the January 2023 new music show brings to you brand new cuts from ENFORCER, BEAST IN BLACK, TWILIGHT FORCE, HORIZON IGNITED, IN FLAMES, AUGUST BURNS RED, OF MICE & MEN, TURMION KÄTILÖT, ENTER SHIKARI, HOST, SABATON, Pop Evil, Fake News, Ghost, Owl, Obelyskkh, ELUVEITIE, BEYOND THE BLACK, ENSLAVED, OBSCURA, TO THE GRAVE, Street Tombs, Lo!, VOLUMES, and Last in Line! ALMOST ***TWO HOURS*** OF KILLER NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there’s some...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Tyler discussed the January 2023 Australian shows, the new album (Dinosaur), blowback from metal fans when the group signed to Roadrunner in the early 00s and a heap of topics relative to current affairs.
Jan 23, 2023•44 min
Unearth are touring Australia in January 2023, which is the catalyst for a discussion with Trevor. Throughout the chat, we talk about how the recent lineup change has affected the band dynamic, Trevor's impressions of working with Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Testament etc.) when he drummed for the group in 2007, and his recollections of Dimebag and Vinne Paul when Unearth toured with Damageplan in 2004.
Jan 20, 2023•39 min
Chris Bell is the photographer who photographed the iconic images on the cover of The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, V Empire, or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein, sleeve images on Dusk and Her Embrace and merchandise, including the Vestal Masturbation iconography. Chris talks about working with artistic director Nigel Wingrove and Cradle of Filth, his impressions of the band, his career and his legacy. It was fantastic to chat with Chris; there's so much deep insight here for the old-school fan. T...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Here we are at the end of another year. The world might be full of nut cases trying to convince you that we are all doomed, yet the wheels keep turning, and there is always plenty of killer new music to share. On this special end-of-year edition of the show, 2022, gets a review. The top 10 albums are revealed in a countdown alongside some honourable mentions, and the best tunes of the year are curated in an extended playlist offering the greatest from a superb cast of bands. We also pay tribute ...
Dec 20, 2022•5 hr
Laura Cox is a French blues/ rock guitarist with a fantastic album scheduled for release in late January 2023 called Head Above Water. Throughout this chat, Laura talks about the album, band dynamics, the push for global recognition and why heavy metal fans have taken to her music.
Dec 16, 2022•25 min
James Hulse is an independent musician from Ipswich with a killer groovin' heavy rock album to share, titled My Own Worst Enemy, under the From The Haze moniker. My Own Worst Enemy is an album that fans of Silverchair, Grinspoon and Kisschasy should get right into. The conversation is essential as James shares his journey of bringing the album to life. For this reason, this is an essential episode for any musician and songwriter who is procrastinating or perhaps needs some inspiration to get goi...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min
A new album from Bloodclot, called Souls, will be available on December 16 2022, and the album is the catalyst for a chat with John. This conversation is notable as John talks about the government's policy response to the Covid epidemic, amongst many other topics related to the rise of totalitarianism as it has manifested over the past few years. The rise of Marxist political instruments through identity politics, critical race theory, climate alarmism, Covid propaganda and the politics of envy ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
On the eve of the December 2022 shows in Australia, Ruyter Suys was available to discuss the shows, the controversy around the album cover to Let Them Eat Pussy, the secret to a lasting relationship, the biggest misconception about the band and plenty of other topics you'll have to tune in to hear.
Dec 09, 2022•53 min
A week out from The Crystal Method's December 2022 Australian shows, Scott Kirkland talks about the DJ set he's bringing down under and dives into some very engaging topics to do with the many collaborators he's enjoyed working with. Across many album cuts, he's invited Tom Morello, Scott Weiland, John Garcia, actress Milla Jovovich, Wes Borland, Jason Lytle, Peter Hook, and Justin Chancellor to add their magic. Scott also talks about the Chef Aid album for South Park and the re-working of the s...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
C.J. is touring Australia in February as part of Me First and the Gimme Gimme's, a punk-themed mainstream covers outfit featuring pop-punk luminaries such as Fat Mike and Chris Shiflett from Foo Fighters). In this very compact chat he talks about life on the road, bass playing, singing and much more.
Nov 24, 2022•22 min
The very classy Tarja is the guest on this episode of the show. The catalyst is the launch of a greatest package called Best Of: Living The Dream. Throughout this chat, Tarja talks about the album, life in the music industry across 25 years, Nightwish and Floor Jansen, the moment that gave her the most significant source of pride throughout her career, and the advice she would give to anybody talented enough to launch a career in the music business. (Image credit: Tim Tronckoe)
Nov 22, 2022•45 min
Hot off the press, the November 2022 new music show brings to you new to-market cuts from IN FLAME, GAUPA, ABORTED, The Antichrist Imperium, Darkthrone, KIICHI CHAOS, ELUVEITIE, Devin Townsend, CABAL, Goatwhore, August Burns Red, KATATONIA, THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER, DIMMU BORGIR, Voïvod, THE HALO EFFECT, Defleshed, DESPISED ICON, Vio-Lence, OCEANS, We Came As Romans, FEAR FACTORY, TURMION KÄTILÖT, Blacklist, False Figure, HOST, Lower Automation, MAMMOCK, Sxokondo, Void Of Vision, 96 BITTER BEINGS...
Nov 12, 2022•4 hr 59 min
The second album from Gaupa is their first for Nuclear Blast, called Myriad. Vocalist Emma Näslund discusses life, lyrical themes, influences, inspirations and her thoughts on the songwriting, production and overall package across Myriad.
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Throughout this chat with Andreas, he talks about the band's new album for 2022, Magno Interitus, and shares his view on politics throughout an engaging exchange. He also discusses how the band were able to record with Trivium's Matt Heafy, Jamie Hails of Polaris, and CJ McMahon from Thy Art is Murder.
Nov 06, 2022•49 min
