Scars and Guitars

Simon McBride (Deep Purple- live)

It's a busy time for Simon McBride, who is currently on the road with Deep Purple filling in for Steve Morse in addition to releasing a new solo album, The Fighter. In this far-reaching conversation, Simon talks about the new album, the experience of being in a band with some of rock music's all time great musicians and life on the road and in the studio.

Mille Petrozza (Kreator)

Kreator's new album Hate Über Alles is out on June 10, 2022, via Nuclear Blast, which is a golden opportunity to chat with Mille Petrozza. We discuss the album and geopolitical forces in this expansive conversation.

Peter Iwers and Daniel Svensson (The Halo Effect/ ex- In Flames)

The Halo Effect release their debut album, Days Of The Lost on Nuclear Blast on August 12, 2022. Peter Iwers bass, (ex- In Flames) and Daniel Svensson drums (ex- In Flames) were available to chat and discussed the album, and dived into topics regarding In Flames, particularly the group's epic fourth album, Colony, which is a landmark recording.

Matt Wilcock (Werewolves/ Shotgun Mistress/ The Antichrist Imperium/ The Berzerker/ ex-Akercocke/ Abramelin)

Werewolves are launching their cracking album for 2022 on June 24 titled, From The Cave To The Grave, which is a great opportunity to catch up with Matt and discuss the album, his stellar guitar performance and other interesting topics.

Sotiris Anunnaki V (Septic Flesh)

2022 - 31 years after the release of their debut EP "Temple Of The Lost Race", SEPTICFLESH are set to deliver their latest long-player, titled Modern Primitive. Throughout this chat, we discuss the album, songcraft, and a very interesting deep dive into Greek philosophy.

John Corabi (ex- Motley Crue)

Ahead of the June 2022 Australian tour, John was available to chat which was another great opportunity to discuss episodes from throughout his illustrious career. John discusses his former bandmate David Lowy (The Dead Daisies), and offers insight into Union, ESP, and yes, Motley Crue. There is a heap of deep reveals in the chat so enjoy!

Tom Englund (Evergrey)

Gothenburg's finest export of darkness, Evergrey, enters a new chapter in the band's history with their thirteenth studio album and Napalm Records debut, A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament), released on May 20, 2022. In this conversation we discuss the album, working with Avatarium's guitar titan and fellow Swede Marcus Jidell, as well as Tom's daily battle to play the guitar due to an injury.

Matt Nardo (Leviathan Project)

Matt from the extraordinary Leviathan Project is the guest on the show. His musical co-conspirator, Tommy Krash, has featured twice on the podcast so it was time to get to the bottom of things with Matt. Leviathan Project was number 1 in the Scars and Guitars year-end best of 2021 top 10, their music revolutionises the standard thrash/ heavy metal template by turning a tried and tested approach to metal into something new and exciting. In this conversation, we cover all things Leviathan Project including Matt's thoughts on ex-Judas Priest frontman Ripper Owen's vocal performance and the magical soloing of Death alumni, Bobby Koeble amongst other worthy topics.

New music show- May 2022

Hot off the press, the May 2022 new music show brings you fresh cuts from Werewolves, MUNICIPAL WASTE, Soilwork, IBARAKI, Behemoth, Psycroptic, Soulfly, Kreator, Venom Inc., Watain, BELPHEGOR, Decapitated, BLEED FROM WITHIN, FALLUJAH, BLACK VOID, Static Abyss, Apostasy, Assumption, Terror, LOST SOCIETY, Interloper, 156/SILENCE, WE CAME AS ROMANS and BRAND OF SACRIFICE, Hellacopters, JOHNNY THUNDERS, GAUPA, Don Broco, BILLY HOWERDEL, Downset, Anvil, KING'S VENGEANCE, FOUR YEAR STRONG, TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA, THERION, Cabal, AFTER FOREVER, The Hu, -​(​16​)​-
🎶 ALMOST THREE HOURS OF 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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Waclaw ’Vogg’ Kieltyka (Decapitated)

Decapitated has a stirring new album out in late May 2022, titled, Cancer Culture. This chat with Vogg covers a heap of ground, from the new album, the episode in which Vogg almost joined Morbid Angel, and the allegations and incarceration following rape and kidnapping accusations. This is one of those conversations that lift the lid off convention and discuss matters far beyond the reach of most podcasts.