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.

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Episodes

Thursday Oct 20, 2022

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.

New music show October 2022

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022

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, LORD OF CONFUSION, and finally… the Godfather; Ozzy Osbourne!
ALMOST ***THREE HOURS*** OF KILLER NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there’s something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises
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John Campbell (Lamb of God)

Thursday Sep 22, 2022

Thursday Sep 22, 2022

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.

Tony Dolan (Venom Inc.)

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

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).

New music show- September 2022

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

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 To Tachyons, Fucked Up, Internal Organs External, Beyond The Black, BLACK LAVA, Enmity, Phobophilic, Tribal Gaze, Stray From The Path, Varials, THE DAMNED, THE UGLY KINGS, Crash Diet, 96 BITTER BEINGS, FIRE FROM THE GODS, GAUPA, HYRO THE HERO, and Vanilla Fudge.
ALMOST ***FOUR HOURS*** OF KILLER NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there’s something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises
♠️ PLEASE LIKE & SHARE ///// SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND PODCASTS! ♠️ Give the show a listen and tell everyone what you think!
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Smári Tarfur (Patronian)

Monday Sep 12, 2022

Monday Sep 12, 2022

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/musichttps://smerigliodeltoro.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://thesonofthewind.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Smari.Tarfurhttps://www.facebook.com/Patronian/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/smaritarfur/https://www.instagram.com/patronianofficial/

Levi Benton (Miss May I)

Friday Sep 02, 2022

Friday Sep 02, 2022

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.

Scott Carstairs (Fallujah)

Friday Sep 02, 2022

Friday Sep 02, 2022

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.

Johan Soderberg (Amon Amarth)

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022

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.

Regan Batley (Motherslug)

Monday Aug 29, 2022

Monday Aug 29, 2022

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.

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