Scars and Guitars
With over 800 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.
Episodes

4 hours ago
4 hours ago
The October 2024 edition of *The Scars and Guitars* new music show celebrates 70 tracks spanning the extreme metal spectrum. The featured album, ORANSSI PAZUZU's Muuntautuja, delivers a mesmerising, boundary-pushing journey through blackened experimental soundscapes. This episode's lineup covers black metal, death metal, doom, stoner, and metalcore, showcasing iconic names and rising talents. Highlights include fresh releases from Jinjer, Hermano, Hangman's Chair, and SYLOSIS, alongside hidden gems from emerging bands like Tidal Shock and Deadform. With contributions from artists worldwide, this playlist captures the diversity and global impact of metal today, from atmospheric black metal to symphonic epics and beyond.
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Artist
Song
Album
1
ORANSSI PAZUZU
Bioalkemisti
Muuntautuja
2
THE HU
Pay Tribute To Iron Maiden With The Trooper
3
Jinjer
Kafka
Duél
4
SOILWORK
Spirit Of No Return
5
KERRY KING
Where I Reign
From Hell I Rise
6
Hermano
Breathe
When the moon was high…
7
HANGMAN'S CHAIR
2 AM Thoughts
8
THE HALO EFFECT
Detonate
9
HELLOWEEN
Best Time (live)
The first single from "Live At Budokan";
10
Tidal Shock
Umbra Planetae
Riffs Of Ha
11
Wizard Must Die
The Breach
L'Or des Fous
12
THE PALE HORSES
NEVER KNOW
Enchantress
13
Deadform
Of Plagues
Entrenched In Hell
14
MOTHER OF GRAVES
Upon Burdened Hands
The Periapt Of Absence
15
Nepenthe
Upon These Unfamiliar Shores
The Fading Promise Of Tomorrow + Elegies Of Loss And Doom
16
Spineless
Disease
Dysphonia
17
SoftSun
Daylight in the Dark
18
Coma Hole
Alphaholics
Hand Of Severance
19
BEHEMOTH
The Thousand Plagues I Witness
XXX Years Ov Blasphemy
20
Exiled Hope
Altar Of Moloch (feat. Imperator Mortem)
Apocrypha
21
Ignominous
Dawn with no Light
Dawn With No Light
22
INFERNALIVM
Ashes of the Saints
CONQUERING THE MOST HIGH
23
Vosforis
Psychonaut
Cosmic Cenotaph
24
Metsän Alttari
Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
25
NEKUS
Accursed Murmur
26
ORANSSI PAZUZU
Muuntautuja
Muuntautuja
27
HETEROMORPHIC ZOO
Ritual of Fidelity
New World
28
NECKBREAKKER
Shackled To A Corpse
Within The Viscera
29
Ophidian Memory
Fleshbinding Ritual
30
Witchpit
Forever Spoken
Forever Spoken
31
A SCAR FOR THE WICKED
ACOLYTHUS
ACOLYTHUS
32
Alarum
Imperative
33
CONJONCTIVE
Dying Melody
Misère de Poussière
34
EARTHBURNER
Permanent Dawn
Permanent Dawn
35
HAIL OF BULLETS
Red Wolves Of Stalin
Single
36
NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS
Trick Or Treat
The Mother Of Death
37
RECIDIVIST
Madness Malformed
Madness Malformed
38
SYLOSIS
The Path feat. Heriot
EP "The Path"
39
THANATOS
Putrid Existence
Single
40
Contrition
Not Today
Pariahs
41
EMBRYO
The Rise To Self-Demise
42
DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL
Like It's Your Last MMXXIV
43
ICE NINE KILLS
A WORK OF ART
44
CABAL
Still Cursed
45
SPIRITBOX
Soft Spine
46
TURMION KÄTILÖT
Pulssi
Reset
47
MARILYN MANSON
Sacrilegious
One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1
48
OCEANS
HAPPY
HAPPY
49
ORANSSI PAZUZU
Valotus
Muuntautuja
50
Codespeaker
Rescission
Scavenger
51
ELEINE
Never Forget
We Shall Remain
52
LAY OF THE AUTUMN
After All This Time? Always
Of Love And Sorrow
53
AMARANTHE
Interference
54
QAALM
Hangman's Lament
Grave Impressions Of An Unbroken Arc
55
Miracle Blood
Hello Hell
Hello Hell
56
Canyoneer
Disarmer
Disarmer
57
Confess
Spitfire
58
SEVEN KINGDOMS
The Square
The Square
59
Nehoda
Bells
Nehoda
60
Salem UK
Rock You
Outer Limits
61
SISTERS DOLL
United
62
The Electric Mud
Ashes and Bone
Ashes and Bone
63
Buried
Tallies
64
ENFORCED
A Leap into the Dark
A Leap into the Dark
65
RAD
Ravenous Scavenger
66
Trip to the Morgue
Digging Your Grave
67
TRISKELYON
Hellbound Hellions
Shattered Elysium
68
NOTHING MORE
Announce 10th Anniversary Self-Titled Album Out Nov 22Release Remix Of “Angel Song” Feat Disturbed Vocalist David Draiman
69
AMARANTHE
Fading Like a Flower
The Catalyst
70
ORANSSI PAZUZU
Voitelu
Muuntautuja

24 hours ago
24 hours ago
Jeremy Wagner discusses the creative evolution of Earthburner, a project that emerged during Broken Hope’s hiatus, where he fuses the relentless intensity of grindcore with modern horror themes. He also reflects on pivotal moments in Broken Hope's history, offering fresh insights into the 2013 tour with Deicide, and shares his thoughts on non-fiction and fiction writing and other personal pursuits.
https://brokenhope.com/
Earthburner online:
https://earthburner.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EarthburnerGrind
https://www.instagram.com/earthburnergrind
https://twitter.com/EARTHBURNER666
http://lnk.to/earthburner

24 hours ago
24 hours ago
A candid chat with CJ about the Ramones, the Australian shows with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, social and current affairs and much more!
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES 2024 Supported by Dwarves Wednesday,
Oct 30: The Tivoli, Brisbane Friday
Nov 1: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast Saturday
Nov 2: Bar On The Hill, Newcastle Sunday
Nov 3: The Baso, Canberra Wednesday
Nov 6: Enmore, Sydney Friday
Nov 8: Torquay Hotel, Torquay Saturday
Nov 9: Forum, Melbourne Sunday
Nov 10: The Gov, Adelaide Wednesday
Nov 13: The Astor Theatre, Perth
Tickets On Sale: www.sbmpresents.com

5 days ago
5 days ago
In this interview with Jordan Von Grae from Carmeria, we dive into the band's upcoming Australian tour, their fusion of gothic, symphonic, and progressive elements, and the influences behind their sound. We discuss the cinematic qualities of albums like Advenae and Tragédie d'amour and the songwriting and production process. Jordan also shares insights on the importance of storytelling in their lyrics, key themes, and personal experiences that shape their music. We explore Carmeria's live performances, the band's visual aesthetics, and what’s next for the band.
Melodic death metal giants Orpheus Omega joins Carmeria for the "Embers of Tragedy" Australian tour this November. Catch their performances on the following dates:
- Nov 16: Melbourne - Max Watts
- Nov 22: Sydney - Crowbar
- Nov 23: Canberra - The Baso
- Nov 29: Ballarat - Volta
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/227a3969-162f-4dae-b7ae-904358967c4f
https://carmeria.com/

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
We discuss the shift in songwriting on the new album Songs Against Humanity, why it’s best experienced in full, and its concept around themes of ideology and control. Matthias discusses new musical techniques, the band's consistent release schedule, and how recent tours shaped the record. We also touch on The Spirit's switch from Nuclear Blast to AOP Records, the role of Spotify, and thoughts on AI. Plus, insights on The Chronicles of Filth.
https://thespiritmetal.bandcamp.com/

Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Patrick Mameli of Pestilence discusses bringing the band to Australia for the first time and how non-musical influences shape their sound. He talks about balancing Pestilence's roots with experimentation, the evolution of his vocal style, and the role of AI and technology in metal. Patrick also reflects on his experience in the financial industry, the band’s time with Roadrunner Records, and maintaining creative direction within the band. He shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 response, the housing crisis, and the tour cancellation with Possessed due to slanderous accusations.
PESTILENCE with ABRAMELIN and ALARUM performing at:
Nov 6th - Brisbane, The Triffid
Nov 7th - Sydney, Crowbar
Nov 8th - Canberra, The Baso*
Nov 9th - Adelaide, Froth & Fury Festival**
Nov 10th - Melbourne, Max Watts
*Abramelin not appearing
**Abramelin and Alarum not appearing
TICKETS ON SALE NOW at: BRISBANE, ADELAIDE - www.moshtix.com.au SYDNEY, CANBERRA, MELBOURNE - www.oztix.com.au
www.facebook.com/Pestilenceofficial
www.facebook.com/abramelinofficial
www.facebook.com/alarumofficial
www.swdpresents.com

Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Glenn Hughes discusses his upcoming Australian tour showcasing Deep Purple's Burn album, his enduring friendship with David Coverdale, and the creation of iconic basslines. Hughes reflects on his time with Deep Purple, Tommy Bolin, Black Sabbath, and The Dead Daisies, sharing insights into his songwriting process, vocal techniques, and bass-playing style. He also touches on collaborations with Gary Moore and members of Red Hot Chili Peppers.
GLENN HUGHES Australian Tour Dates
Sat 5th October - Canberra - The Baso
Sun 6th October - Brisbane - The Zoo
Thur 10th October - Sydney - Factory Theatre
Sat 12th October - Melbourne - Croxton
Sun 13th October - Adelaide - The Gov
Tickets: www.hardlinemedia.net

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
This episode covers a broad spectrum of heavy and extreme metal styles, featuring well-established and up-and-coming artists. It begins with death metal from Nails, highlighting their new release, *Every Bridge Burning*, as the featured album, and includes tracks from Mastodon and Lamb of God. Listeners will encounter a mix of subgenres such as melodic death metal, NWoBHM, hard rock, and black metal. Essential tracks include Satan's "Turn the Tide" from *Songs in Crimson*, Behemoth's "Cursed Angel of Doom" from their 30th-anniversary live set, and Tremonti's "The Mother, The Earth And I" from their upcoming 2025 release. The episode also brings folk metal from Wardruna and a symphonic metal cover of Iron Maiden's "Only the Good Die Young" by Death of Giants, providing a wide lens on the current metal scene.
1. **Nails** – "Dehumanized" from *Every Bridge Burning*2. **Mastodon & Lamb of God** – "Floods of Triton"3. **Scale of Attrition** – "Panacea" from *Broken Bonds EP*4. **Satan** – "Turn the Tide" from *Songs in Crimson*5. **Black Label Society** – "The Gallows"6. **Fuming Mouth** – "Metal On Metal"7. **Tremonti** – "The Mother, The Earth And I" from *The End Will Show Us How*8. **Myles Kennedy** – "Miss You When You're Gone" from *The Art Of Letting Go*9. **Richie Kotzen** – "Insomnia" from *Nomad*10. **The Electric Mud** – "Ashes and Bone" from *Ashes and Bone*11. **Laurie Luke** – "Breaking the Chain"12. **Seether** – "Lost All Control" from *The Surface Seems So Far*13. **Decimator** – "Killdozer" from *Til The Enemies Are Gone*14. **Tazer** – "Rebel Yell (I Taze More)"15. **Grand Magus** – "The Wheel of Pain" from *Sunraven*16. **God Bullies** – "I Am Mighty" from *As Above, So Below*17. **Demiser** – "Hell is Full of Fire" from *Slave to the Scythe*18. **Wolfbrigade** – "Life Knife Death" from *Life Knife Death*19. **Behemoth** – "Cursed Angel of Doom" from *XXX YEARS OV BLASPHEMY*20. **Nails** – "Punishment Map" from *Every Bridge Burning*21. **Deadspace** – "Fanged Noumena" from *The Dark Enlightenment*22. **Neckbreakker** – "Horizon Of Spikes"23. **Coffin Rot** – "Perverted Exhumation" from *Dreams of the Disturbed*24. **Distant Dominion** – "Ripping Through Time" from *Ripping Through Time*25. **Herakleion** – "Blood Of Nessus" from *Necroverse EP*26. **Maatkare** – "Rise To Power" from *Rise To Power*27. **Kryptonomicon** – "Satanama" from *Daemonolatria*28. **Nails** – "Give Me The Painkiller" from *Every Bridge Burning*29. **Bleeding Through** – "Dead, But So Alive"30. **Until I Wake** – "The Reverence"31. **Dungeon Crawl** – "Red Shadows" from *Maze Controller*32. **Contrition** – "Not Today"33. **Haggus** – "Putrid Infestation" from *Putrid Infestation*34. **Haggus** – "Like Maggots To A Corpse" from *Three Cadavers, Two Corpses And A Carcass EP*35. **Go Ahead And Die** – "I.C.E. Cage (Live)" from *Better Dead Than Mainstream: Live At The Marquee Theater*36. **156/Silence** – "Character Development (Cold Start)" from *PEOPLE WATCHING*37. **Oceans** – "Spit Happy"38. **Nails** – "Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy" from *Every Bridge Burning*39. **Mother of Graves** – "Upon Burdened Hands" from *The Periapt Of Absence*40. **Wintersun** – "Storm Time II"41. **Wardruna** – "Himinndotter Birna"42. **Marko Hietala** – "Frankenstein's Wife"43. **Death of Giants** – "Only the Good Die Young" from *Ventesorg*
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Richie Kotzen is a musician with a career spanning over 30 years. He has made his mark as a solo artist and with bands like Poison, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs, and Smith/Kotzen. In this chat, he discusses his new album Nomad, his musical evolution, collaborations, and industry experiences. He also explores the influences behind his work and his approach to different projects.
Nomad will be available digitally, on CD and on standard black vinyl. Presave/Pre-order here https://richiekotzen.lnk.to/NomadPR

Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Leni DiMancari of A Rising Force discusses the band's new album Truth and recent lineup changes. He shares insights on balancing creativity and business, collaborations with prominent musicians, and the evolution of his "Old School Rock With a New World Attitude" sound. Leni also offers advice for aspiring rock bands, reflects on his Hurricane Alice days, and explores the challenges facing rock musicians today. We also discuss authoritarianism and political overreach, in particular throughout COVID.
https://www.risingforceband.com/

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