Scars and Guitars

A tribute to Stuart Anstis

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 future.
Vale, Stuart Anstis, 2/5/1974 - 21/8/2022.
Thanks to Dan for the chat; it could be the start of a regular thing. For everything Autumns Eyes, check out the website: https://autumnseyes.com/; there are also social links on his site.

Steve Kilbey (The Church)

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 and Chris Bogen (High Castle Teleorkestra)

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.

New music show- August 2022

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, MISS MAY I, COUNTERPARTS, RELIQA, ENTER SHIKARI, TERMINA, SILENT PLANET, LOST SOCIETY, Industrial Puke, Anxious Wave, Stick To Your Guns, BAD WOLVES, LESSMANN/VOSS, Satan, BUSH, SUEDE, FLOGGING MOLLY, Artwork For The Blind, Pathos and Logos, INTRØSPECT, Birth, TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA, ELEINE, HEILUNG, Motherslug, Sunflo'er, DIMMU BORGIR, Αuriferous Flame, Gematria, Odd Circus, Contemplator, High Castle Teleorkestra, Spirit In The Room, Might, Lathe, Dawnwalker, Inhuman Depravity, Undeath, SEVENTH STORM, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, CELTIC HILLS, Tonic Breed, Primitive, I AM, and Primitive Man.
🎶 ALMOST ***SIX 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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Leni DiMancari (A Rising Force)

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 (Metal Devastation Radio, MDPR, The Zach Moonshine Show, Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest)

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.

Pedro Espada (Voodoo Moonshine)

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 Gauci (Primitive)

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.

New music show- July 2022

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 Guns, Polar, DAN MARAZITA, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, Our Mirage 96, BITTER BEINGS, BROADSIDE, NOTHING MORE, Psycroptic, Remains, FALLUJAH, CONJURER, Hissing, MORIBUND DAWN, SVALBARD, HORIZON IGNITED, Reeking Aura, Patronoian, Sigh, HEILUNG, APOCALYPTICA, The Hu, Sarattma, Sea Witch
🎶 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 🎶
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Joe Haley (Psycroptic)

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.