Scars and Guitars

Matt Johnson (The The)

Over 40 years in the music business and many accolades along the way, British musician, songwriter, filmmaker and media host Matt Johnson has a career unlike any of his contemporaries. Fiercely independent, this conversation with Johnson covers the political response to COVID, mainstream media's irreversible decline and the new release from The The, called The Comeback Special experience. The package includes an exquisitely designed 136-page Art Book featuring six discs, exclusive photos, audio content, plus director Tim Pope's beautifully shot, unobtrusive film of the show.

Steffen Kummerer (Obscura)

Obscura have just released their scorching new album, A Valediction, which paved the way for a chance to chat with the fella at the centre of proceedings, Steffen Kummerer. A Valediction is a showcase for Steffen's immense talent on the guitar as both a songwriter and soloist. We discuss the album, why he decided to pursue a career playing extreme metal and his recollections of his time in the Death To All legacy show which honours the music of the late, great Chuck Schuldiner.

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Steve ’Zetro’ Souza (Exodus)

After weeks of phone calls and hundreds of interviews, I caught Steve 'Zetro' Souza in the thick of a massive media blitz for the new Exodus album, Persona Non Grata. Rather than taking the predictable route of asking the staid old boring questions regarding the album's conception and other topics Steve has already covered many times; instead, we discuss the media blitz itself, highlights from the band's past and the state of the politics in Australia and the United States.

Benjamin Ryan (ex-Cradle of Filth)

As part of the ongoing quest to bring to you conversations with 90's era Cradle of Filth alumni, foundation band member, and keyboard player Benjamin Ryan agreed to appear on the show. Ben wrote and performed on the studio debut, The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, and all 1992 demos: Invoking The Unclean, Orgiastic Pleasures Foul, and Total Fucking Darkness. Throughout this chat, Ben shares his thoughts and opinions on his tenure in the group. Ben also gives us some insight into what he has been doing in the many years since he left the group and the music he is releasing these days. Ben is a great bloke, and it was a treat to catch up with him!

Daniel Olaisen (Blood Red Throne)

The new album for 2021 from Blood Red Throne is called Imperial Congregation and it's one of the death metal albums of the year. The album is an extravaganza of riffs crafted with precision set against a percussive onslaught. The bass is frequently audible, a treat for fans of death metal bass and the production places Bolt's menacing death vocal at the centre of the listening experience. Daniel talks about the album, government overreach during COVID, his guitar playing and much more on this episode!

Kim Song Sternkopf & Nicolai Hansen (MØL)

Are they 'blackgaze'? Are they indie blackened metal? Who knows, but what is true is that MØL's second album, Diorama, is a complex and layered beast of an affair that redefines the boundaries of metal. The lads talk all about the album, and a bunch of other worthy topics are covered as well.

Bill Hudson (NorthTale/ I Am Morbid)

Phenomenally talented guitarist extraordinaire Bill Hudson spills the beans on his band NorthTale and their new album, Eternal Fame. A chat with Bill is a chance to become reacquainted so it was great to hear his thought on a range of topics from music, and beyond.

Donnie Vie (Enuff Z’Nuff)

Donnie's got a new 1960s Batman and Robin themed single out now called "Party Time", ​​The Donnie Vie Collection is coming out, which is a re-release of 5 solos albums and a new one thrown in for good measure, all bundled onto a USB flash drive, too. These topics in and of themselves are worth it, yet Donnie instead talks about anxiety and mental health challenges. A remarkable conversation with a rock'n'roll original.

Derek Boyer (Suffocation)

Extreme metal bass player extraordinaire Derek Boyer discusses the new live album from Suffocation, Live in North America, and dives deep into all things bass guitar. If you're a musician, particularly a bass player, this is a chat you must hear.