The new music show features a heap of metal from the cutting edge under the broader genres of heavy metal, prog metal, psychedelic black metal, goth metal, power metal, deathcore, death metal, early thrash, modern thrash, thrash, melodic death metal, punk, prog power metal, prog style Nocturnus, symphonic power metal, symphonic Evanescence, metalcore, folk metal, death noise, funeral doom, and modern and folk metal featuring the following artists and their cuts: 1. **HammerFall** - "Avenge the F...
Aug 23, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
Seether's new album, The Surface Seems So Far, is available on September 20. Dale talks about the album and touring life, providing deep insight into his perspective on life in South Africa - an insightful chat with a good bloke. https://found.ee/TheSurfaceSeemsSoFar
Aug 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 44
Steve Harris joins the show ahead of the Australian shows with British Lion and Iron Maiden. We explore whether British Lion allows for deeper lyrical exploration and comparisons to Iron Maiden. He shares thoughts on Bruce Dickinson's Mandrake Project, the recent reunion with Paul Di'Anno, and how fan interactions have shaped his legacy. We also examine Iron Maiden's themes concerning social and political climates, potential collaborations with contemporary artists, and the challenges metal face...
Aug 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 43
Olof Mörck of Amaranthe discusses the band's upcoming Australian tour, which will run from late August through September. The tour will feature songs from their new album, The Catalyst, produced by Jacob Hansen and released by Nuclear Blast. Olof reflects on his development as a musician and its impact on Amaranthe's direction. He addresses critical influences on the band's path and the role of technology in their music production and live performances. The discussion includes how Amaranthe mana...
Aug 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 42
In this conversation, we uncover why it took nearly 30 years for HammerFall to tour Australia, dive into their latest album, Avenge The Fallen, and explore Oscar’s unique guitar style. He also shares unforgettable memories from touring with Chuck Schuldiner, reflects on the early days with Jesper Strömblad and Mikael Stanne, discusses his Serbian heritage, and much more. HAMMERFALL January 2025 Australian Tour Dates Tuesday 14th January PERTH, Metro Fremantle Wednesday 15th January ADELAIDE, Lio...
Aug 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 41
Lynton Cessford, guitarist of the Perth-based brutal death metal band Iniquitous Monolith, discusses the band's unique blend of horror-infused brutality, dissonant overtones, and groove. He delves into their songwriting process and the incorporation of horror elements. Lynton also shares insights on their upcoming debut album "Monstrous Degradation," set for release on August 9th, and their collaboration with Japanese label Amputated Vein Records. The conversation also explores the band's format...
Aug 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 40
Tom G. Warrior discusses his upcoming Australian shows featuring the Hellhammer demos and the Apocalyptic Raids EP, exploring the catalyst behind performing these songs live after 40 years. He reflects on their importance in his legacy, and his enjoyment of playing Hellhammer tracks. Tom also addresses underappreciated aspects of his career, the comprehensive Danse Macabre box set, and any relationship with Noise Records. He touches on the Cold Lake album, fan interest in a remix, and potential ...
Aug 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 39
Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind countless albums and groundbreaking projects, discusses his collaboration with Simone Simons (Epica) on her solo album "Vermillion." Arjen shares the story of how this partnership came to life and the unique creative process that shaped the album. He also discusses songwriting and production aspects, explaining how they balanced heavy and atmospheric elements while integrating Simone’s contributions to song titles, themes, and lyrical fragments. Reflecting o...
Jul 27, 2024•53 min•Ep. 38
Discover the inspiration behind Draconian Darkness, a return to Wolfheart's roots with a more guitar-driven sound. Tuomas shares insights into the creative process, balancing old and new elements, and the album's thematic direction. He also discusses his career, inspirations, and much more. Pre-order "Draconian Darkness" in your preferred physical format [CD-digipak or coloured vinyl], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to instantly rec...
Jul 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 37
The Scars and Guitars' new music show for July 2024 brings you a tonne of killer cuts! The feature album is Unicursal from Nocturnus AD! Nocturnus delivers "Mesolithic" from *Unicursal*, followed by ZEAL & ARDOR's "Hide In Shade" from *GREIF*. 200 Stab Wounds brings "Gross Abuse" from *Manual Manic Procedures*, and Armored Saint offers "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)". DEEP PURPLE presents "Lazy Sod" from *Equals 1*, while RICHIE KOTZEN's "ON THE TABLE" comes from his album *Nomad*. We hav...
Jul 26, 2024•4 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
This episode features a conversation with Shayan, host of the metal-focused Iblis Manifestations podcast and frontman of the Death/Black Metal band Trivax. Shayan is originally from the Islamic Republic of Iran but is now based in the United Kingdom. We explore many topics, including music, podcasting, political dynamics, and current global issues, with a focus on the rise of authoritarianism and sectarianism in the Western hemisphere. Our discussion also covers the benefits of plant medicine, m...
Jul 07, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 35
Hear from Samer and Mamdoh of Dune, two key figures in the Saudi metal scene since the mid-2000s. They discuss their musical influences and what drives their passion for heavy music. They explain how the establishment of the General Entertainment Authority in 2016 revitalized the Saudi metal scene, significantly enhancing Dune's opportunities to perform and release music. Explore the creative process behind the recent single "Refuge" from their debut EP Years Of Chains and understand why this re...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 34
Drummer Dave was available to chat about Municipal Waste's Australian shows, youth in rock and metal, career and more! MUNICIPAL WASTE July 2024 Australian Tour Dates Friday 5th July MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre Saturday 6th July SYDNEY, Liberty Hall Sunday 7th July CANBERRA, The Baso Wednesday 10th July BRISBANE, The Triffid Friday 12th July ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Centre Saturday 13th July PERTH, The Rosemount Tickets On Sale: https://troubadourpresents.com/events/municipal-waste/...
Jul 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 33
On the Scars and Guitars new music show for June 2024, we kick things off with Bruce Dickinson's "Resurrection Men" from The Mandrake Project and then move into Apocalyptica's rendition of "The Call Of Ktulu," featuring Cliff Burton from their album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2. Ghost brings us "The Future is a Foreign Land" from the soundtrack RITE HERE RITE NOW: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, followed by Simone Simons with "In Love We Rust" from Vermillion. Michael Schenker's "Mot...
Jun 26, 2024•3 hr 37 min•Ep. 32
Sammy Duet discusses his journey with Acid Bath and Goatwhore through tour experiences and reflects on albums like "When the Kite String Pops" and "The Eclipse of Ages into Black." Sammy shares insights into his musical evolution, exploring influences behind Acid Bath's themes and the transition to Goatwhore's distinctive sound. Additionally, he discusses collaborations with Erik Rutan and Spike Cassidy from DRI, offering a comprehensive look at his prolific career in metal. EYEHATEGOD with GOAT...
Jun 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 31
This episode features Mike IX from Eyehategod, where he discusses significant milestones from his and the band's career. Mike reflects on the impact of their debut album, "In the Name of Suffering," and looks back on the band's studio reunion with the 2014 self-titled album. He provides insights into making the 1993 epic "Take as Needed for Pain" and shares stories of memorable live shows and touring challenges. Mike also reveals his views on how psychedelics and other psychoactive medicines can...
Jun 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 30
Join us for an episode featuring a conversation with Andy Scott from Sweet ahead of their November 2024 Australian shows. We discuss the tour, his perspectives on working with an emerging Iron Maiden, and Sweet's influence on extreme and heavy music and image trends. SWEET The Farewell Tour: Greatest Hits Dates November 2024 Friday 8th MELBOURNE, Palms At Crown Sunday 10th AIRLIE BEACH Music Festival Wednesday 13th TWEED HEADS, Twin Towns Thursday 14th TOOWOOMBA, The Empire Theatre Saturday 16th...
Jun 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 29
Daniel Freyberg, guitarist of Crownshift and ex-Children of Bodom, discusses the formation of Crownshift, their debut album, and musical influences. He shares experiences that shaped Crownshift's direction and dives into the songwriting process, production challenges, and album artwork significance. Daniel reflects on his transition from Children of Bodom to Crownshift, their long-term goals, and fan connections. https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp...
May 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 28
The new music show for May 2024 explores the vast spectrum of metal, uniting classic thrash figures and modern innovators. It starts with Kerry King's "Rage," featuring Paul Bostaph and Mark Osegueda, reigniting the fervour of 1980s California thrash. NOCTURNUS AD follows with "Hod, The Stellar Light," a pinnacle of progressive occult metal from their album Unicursal. EXODUS revisits their legendary 1989 live show with "Fabulous Disaster," recorded at The Astoria in London, celebrating a key mom...
May 26, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 27
Learn about the inspiration behind Tzompantli from ringleader Brian 'Itztlakamayeh' Ortiz through his reflection on the band's identity and music. We explore the motivation behind blending indigenous/native rituals, history, and lore into their death/doom metal sound and Brian shares how traditional instruments enhance the band's new album, Beating The Drums Of Ancestral Force. We get to the bottom of how cohesion was maintained, with over ten musicians contributing to the album, and explore the...
May 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 26
The Acolyte Of The Foul Ones leads Altar of Gore, a New Jersey death metal band, with its new album, Litanies Of The Unceasing Agonies. We talk about the sound's evolution, drawing from epic fantasy series for lyrical inspiration and exploring obscure cult rites. We delve into how their focus on flesh, blood, and bone over occult spirituality shapes their music and lyrics. Plus, we cover their creative process, visual imagery, and what's ahead for Altar of Gore. Litanies Of The Unceasing Agonies...
May 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Serena from Svalbard joins me for a laid-back conversation. Amidst a whirlwind of interviews, ours stood out as the informal gem among the earnest queries from eager indie journalists. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, we still discussed some intriguing topics, including Australia's unique traits, the prime spots for rollercoaster enthusiasts while on tour, the world of psychedelics, and, naturally, insights into Svalbard's tour. Destroy All Lines Presents: SVALBARD (UK) w/ specia...
May 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 24
In this conversation with Lena of Infected Rain, we explore her experience aboard the 2024 edition of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, her insights on Australian audiences, and the excitement for the upcoming September 2024 shows with Cradle of Filth. Lena also shares her hopes and aspirations for the future, reflecting on experiences living under the hammer and enduring the long shadow of socialism and the Soviet Union in Moldova.
May 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 23
I caught up with David Stepanavicius from ATRÆ BILIS to discuss their latest album, Aumicide. We talk about the evolution from 2021's Apexapien, the intense themes behind "Inward to Abraxas," and the stunning visuals that bring the track to life. David also illuminates the collaboration behind the album's cover art and discusses the raw energy of Aumicide, shaped by Cyberdyne slams and vocal experiments. With more touring on the horizon, we explore their preparation and what fans can expect to l...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 22
Robert Saler is an Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence and the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Robert is also an author and theologian who specialises in the intersection of faith and modern society, covering pastoral sabbaticals, theology of the cross, and religion's role in today's culture. Steve Von Till from Neurosis...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 21
Vinnie Dombroski, the frontman of alternative rock band Sponge, talks about the story behind 'Planet Girls', a long-lost album that has recently been released. Originally intended to follow the success of their iconic albums' Rotting Piñata' and 'Wax Ecstatic', the label shelved Planet Girls and remained unreleased for years. Vinnie discusses the original sound and vision of 'Planet Girls', which aimed to align more closely with Sponge's earlier work rather than the pop-oriented direction of 'Ne...
May 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 20
The Scars and Guitars April new music show is FULL of black and extreme shit! The show kicks things off with DEICIDE performing "Sever The Tongue," followed by Kerry King's "Residue." DARKTHRONE will present "Black Dawn Affiliation", and ACCEPT brings "Humanoid." The Omnific will showcase "Matrices," and APOCALYPTICA covers "The Unforgiven II." WARDRUNA will perform "Hertan," with Týr following with "Dragons Never Die." DORO will hit the stage with "Lean Mean Rock Machine," and FIVE FINGER DEAT...
Apr 30, 2024•3 hr 24 min•Ep. 19
Join Cremator from Ghoul as he unearths the sinister secrets of Creepsylvaniana. Fresh from the release of their latest EP, "Noxious Concoctions," Cremator takes us on a chilling journey through the genesis of their ghoulish creations. From the infernal inspiration behind their return to the recording studio to the harrowing sessions at Antisleep Audio, the macabre process is revealed. Prepare for a nightmarish interview direct from the depths of Creepsylvaniana. Welcome to the nightmare... http...
Apr 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 18
Steve Von Till peels back the layers of his new Harvestman release, Triptych: Part One, revealing the genesis of its captivating opening track, "Psilosynth." Steve discusses the creative process as he intricately integrates guitars, percussion, and synths into a cohesive sonic tapestry, guiding listeners into meditative states of consciousness. He also explores the celestial significance of coordinating the album series' release with specific full moons and how ancient sites, folklore, and ances...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Glen Benton of Deicide discusses the intricacies of the latest album, Banished By Sin, and the band's enduring legacy. Reflecting on past performances, we address musical evolution and the contributions of new guitarist Taylor Nordberg and sound engineer Jeramie Kling (both in Inhuman Condition). Benton shares insights into guitarist Mark English's departure and talks about the pivotal partnership with Ralph Santolla. From bass setups to managing fan encounters, we also tackle pressing socio-pol...
Apr 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 16
