Scars and Guitars
With over 900 interviews, 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
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Dave Williams (Indigo). Perth based outfit Indigo has just launched a new single, "Everybody Knows". We discuss the single and a heap of worthy topics as well.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Nick Barker (Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, Old Man's Child, Brujeria). Nick Barker is one of the greatest extreme metal drummers, his career spans 30 years and many colossal albums. He was in Cradle of Filth for the flawed magnum opus, Cruelty and the Beast, which is the reason I was keen to chat to him. Nick shares his thoughts and doesn't hold back, so it was great to hear him offer so much insight. A companion episode to the conversation with Cruelty guitarist Stuart Anstis.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Chris David (Majestica). Swedish Power Metal heroes Majestica have just released their Metal Christmas album A Christmas Carol via Nuclear Blast. Chris is the bands bassist and a fab interview subject. We could have spoken for a lot longer but Chris had to go tp another interview, still, its well worth tuning in!
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
James Norbert Ivanyi. James full-length instrumental album is out now, called Omen Faustum, it's a killer guitar jazz-shred masterpiece that I recently compared to the legendary work from Steve Khan! I enjoyed this chat, I believe James is one if the most important Australian guitarists around. He's taking guitar instrumental music into new and interesting places.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Plini. Sydney based guitar and instrumental artist Plini released his new studio album, Impulse Voices, on November 27 2020. He's one of my favourite instrumental guitarists ever, and we cover a lot of ground during the conversation!
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed). Hatebreed Drop their new album Weight Of The False Self on Friday 27th November and Wayne Lozinak is on hand to discuss!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Max Cavalera (Killer be Killed, Soulfly, Nailbomb, ex-Sepultura). The sophomore release from KIller Be Killed is out now via Nuclear Blast. max is on hand to discuss and we dive into a heap of worthy topics, particularly his role in popularising extreme metal back in the 80s.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty, The Dirty Knobs, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks). Mike and the band The Dirty Knobs have recorded a new album due for release in late November 2020, called Wreckless Abandon. Mike discusses the album and his extraordinary career.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Ross the Boss (Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators). Death Dealer, lead by Ross Friedman AKA Ross the Boss have returned for another heavy metal attack with their 3rd record Conquered Lands, due for release worldwide November 13, 2020. Ross is an exceptional interview subject, tune in to hear some great conversation covering Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators, RTB Band and a heap more!
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Steven Wilson. The new album, due for release in January 2021, from Steven is called The Future Bites, and according to the PR blurb, it is an exploration of how the human brain has evolved in the Internet era. This conversation covers the new album, its themes, and Steven shares his thoughts on working with Opeth.