Scars and Guitars

Mat Wale & Braden Dawson (The Ascended)

Mat Wale is the vocalist/ guitarist & Braden Dawson is the bassist in Melbourne based The Ascended. The new album from the lads is called The Dark and is out on September 17, 2021. We cover the album, reinvigorating metalcore and much, much more!

Robben Ford

Robben Ford is one of the guitar greats and with a new instrumental album out called Pure, he's at the peak of his considerable powers. This far-reaching conversation covers Pure, and his thoughts on working with greats such as Miles Davis, and George Harrison. We also discuss a little known aspect of Robben's career: working on an album with actor Bruce Willis.

Jeff Walker (Carcass)

The legendary Carcass releases their first new album in 8 years, Torn Arteries on 17th September 2021 via Nuclear Blast. Jeff is certainly a character with a laconic approach to these media events but, it was great to chat with him all the same!

Andrew Hudson (Harlott/ Desecrator)

Andrew is the guitarist in Desecrator and the guitarist and vocalist in Harlott. It's not bragging to say that both bands are amongst the most important heavy metal bands in Australia today. Both groups command international attention and Harlott are signed to Metal Blade. The catalyst for the chat is the launch of Summoning, the new album for 2021 from Desecrator. We talk about all sorts of stuff in this episode, so enjoy!

Scott Lewis (Carnifex)

Carnifex will release their new album Graveside Confessions on September 3, 2021, which meant it was a great time to catch up with frontman Scott Lewis. In this frank appraisal of the impact of the pandemic lockdowns on the group's finances, you'll hear that a deathcore band is like any other business, and Carnifex is suffering. Let's hope, for the group's sake touring can resume and Scott and the band can get back to eviscerating stages again.

Alex Grossi (Hookers & Blow/ Quiet Riot)

Hookers & Blow have just launched a collection of covers under the banner of a self-titled album. The group features Guns'n'Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed. Alex has played in a bunch of great outfits so we cover his experience recording with many well-known groups such as Public Enemy as well!

Christos Athanasias (The Ugly Kings)

The new album from The Ugly Kings is out now, called Strange, Strange Times, which acts as the catalyst for this conversation between myself and Christos. A truly enjoyable foray into topics such as the new album, COVID, creating a killer guitars sound and much more!

Riley Strong (Desecrator)

Riley Strong is the guitarist and frontman for one of the great modern Australian heavy metal outfits, Desecrator. Riley talks about the new album, due for release on August 27, 2021, called Summoning, and his thoughts on the Mad Max film franchise, the state of Metallica and Iron Maiden, and his epic tale of filling in for Mantas in Venom Inc.!

New music show- August 2021

🎶 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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1 Zeal & Ardor- Erase
2 Ministry- Good Trouble
3 Jinjer- Mediator
4 Kissing Candice- Brand New Low
5 Angels & Airwaves- Restless Souls
6 All Good Things- The Comeback
7 Buckcherry- Hellbound
8 HOOKERS & BLOW- Trampled Under Foot (Zep cover)
9 U.D.O.- Metal Never Dies
10 The Stone Eye- Catatonia
11 Rock N Roll Army- Don't Ya Treat Me Bad
12 Ben Sollberger Project- Too Hot to Hold
13 Dangerous Curves- Good And The Bad
14 Rascal Whack- Not Enough
15 Fake News- Checking In
16 CROSSING I'S DOTTING T'S- Dissatisfied
17 Sonic Blast- Treasure Of The Victim
18 Corners of Sanctuary- Casualties of War
19 White Crone- Stargazer
20 JASON PAYNE & THE BLACK LEATHER RIDERS- Breathing Rage
21 Winter Nights- I Pray to I
22 Hammer King- Hammerschlag
23 Gorethrone- Celestial Noose
24 Misanthropik Torment- King of Fools
25 Blood Red Throne- Itika
26 Carnifex- Graveside Confessions
27 Kill The Imposter- Mace
28 Evoking Winds- In the Woods, On Yellow Sand
29 Gloop- Shadows
30 Divine Anger- Guru of Hate
31 Jet Jaguar- 10,000 Voices
32 The Omnific- Scurryfunge
33 The Wring- Cipher
34 GAUPA- Mjölksyra
35 Brundarkh- Bells Of The Drowned
36 Mõl- Photophobic
37 Therion- Eye Of Algol
38 Vandor- Fate of Eltoria
39 The Band Repent-War
40 Evil Spell- Padre Vostro
41 Space Chaser- Cryoshock
42 Scars- Ancient Power
43 Black Sabbath- Supernaut (Live North American Tour '75)
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Glen Hurry (12Gauge Rampage)

12Gauge Rampage releases their debut album 'Unleash The Rage' on August 5th through Grindhead Records. No better time to catch up with the bassist Glen Hurry to chew the fat about the album and a heap of other topics sure to catch your attention. Stay tuned right to the end as I pay tribute to two fallen titans of metal.