Scars and Guitars

With over 900 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

Markus Großkopf (Helloween)

Thursday May 27, 2021

Thursday May 27, 2021

Markus Großkopf (Helloween). The band's second-ever self-titled release will be available on June 18, 2021. Markus is on hand to discuss, and we cover a heap of ground. Of course, we chat about the new album, and we wax lyrical about our bass heroes amongst other worthy topics.

Thursday May 27, 2021

Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse/ Hate Eternal/ Alas/ ex- Morbid Angel/ ex- Ripping Corpse). The catalyst for the conversation with Erik is the new Cannibal Corpse album for 2021, Violence Unimagined, which is Erik's first as a full-time member after producing the past five albums. Erik handles the production for the album in addition to the guitars. We cover Violence Unimagined, his time with Morbid Angel, his thoughts on Alas, writing a biography and many more topics related to his superb career.

Friday May 21, 2021

Mark Alexander-Erber (Golden Robot Records). Mark is the President & Founder of Golden Robot Global Entertainment. The label's roster includes Gilby Clarke, L.A. Guns, Rose Tattoo, Jefferson Starship, Vanilla Fudge, Dizzy Reed and many new and emerging artists. In this episode, Mark shares his rock n' roll philosophy, what it takes to run the organisation, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Jack Thomas (Burial Pit)

Tuesday May 18, 2021

Tuesday May 18, 2021

Jack Thomas (Burial Pit). Lord Of Limbs from Burial Pit's upcoming debut album Subhuman Scum (out May 21 2021) is a gnarly slice of death/ sludge. on hand to discuss is main songwriter and guitarist, Jack Thomas. he first dives into topics surrounding his day job and then dives into the convo regarding all things Burial Pit.

Monday May 17, 2021

Lala Frischknecht (Burning Witches). Burning Witches release their new album The Witch Of The North on May 28th Via Nuclear Blast. Lala talks about the band's evolution into a high-quality heavy metal outfit and her Filipino heritage amongst other worthy topics!

Stevie D (Buckcherry)

Friday May 14, 2021

Friday May 14, 2021

Stevie D (Buckcherry). Buckcherry will release their 9th studio album Hellbound on June 25 2021 and Stevie D is on hand to discuss. Expect plenty of album talk, touring during COVID, and some insight on Stevie's Filipino heritage.

New music show- May 2021

Wednesday May 12, 2021

Wednesday May 12, 2021

New music show- May 2021. Featuring the latest from the Golden Robot Records stable, which includes Crusader records, Coffin and Bolt records, Die Laughing records, Riot records and X-Ray records. Expect plenty of rock, hard rock, punk and hardcore! NOTE: This podcast is licensed to play music under agreement with the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited via the "Podcasts (Minimal Music): A

Tuesday May 11, 2021

Jozef Norocky (Devil Sold His Soul). UK based Ambient Post-hardcore outfit Devil Sold His Soul released their new album Loss on April 9; their first release for Nuclear Blast Records and bassist Jozef Norocky is on hand to discuss the band and the album.

Tuesday May 11, 2021

Max Cavalera (Go Ahead And Die/ ex-Sepultura/ Killer Be Killed/ Soulfly). Hot on the heels of a conversation with Max's son, Igor Amadeus, Max shares his thoughts on the debut from Go Ahead and Die, his role as a Godfather of extreme metal and his take on why his family is so well adjusted given their exposure to the life in the music biz. Also... he sings "Procreation of the Wicked" by Celtic Frost!!

Tuesday May 04, 2021

Dino Cazares (Fear Factory, Asesino, Brujería, Divine Heresy). Aggression Continuum is the name of the new album from Fear Factory, it will be out June 17 2021. The album is a rolled gold opportunity to chat to Dino about all things Fear Factory. Dino is an open book and alongside my conversations with Nick Barker and Stuart Anstis from Cradle of Filth, you won't hear more insight offered into the inner machinations of a globally recognised band than what Dino provides on this episode. One not to be missed!

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