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
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Gus G (Firewind/ ex- Ozzy Osbourne). Firewind's eponymously titled album is due for release in may 2020. The bands outstanding guitarist is Greek shredder Gus G, and in this episode he talks about the new album, and his time with Ozzy.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
*This conversation was recorded in April 2020 and has been available via podcast apps since then, now available for the first time on YouTube*
This exclusive interview features Morris Kolontyrsky, the mastermind behind the progressive death metal band Blood Incantation. Discover how their album "Hidden History of the Human Race" caught the attention of fans worldwide and led to their rise in the metal scene. With a blend of warmth and clarity achieved through their analog recording process, Blood Incantation has garnered praise from fans and critics alike, drawing comparisons to legendary bands like Death, Cynic, Morbid Angel, Atheist, and Pestilence.
Join us as we delve into the band's thoughts on their newfound recognition and the excitement within their ranks. Explore their decision to embrace analogue equipment, which contributes to their distinct sound, and how it enhances the understanding of their musical vision. We'll also discuss their creative process, the challenges of touring, and their insights into the current state of heavy metal in 2020 and beyond.
Lastly, don't miss out on Kolontyrsky's thoughts about Australia as we uncover the band's plans and aspirations for bringing their unique brand of metal to fans down under. Prepare for an in-depth conversation with Morris Kolontyrsky, Blood Incantation's leader and visionary, a musician leaving an indelible mark on the metal landscape.
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Matt Disisto (Shatter Brain). Adelaide death/ thrashers Shatter Brain have just released their debut album, Pitchfork Justice. Matt is the band's guitarist so who better to offer some insight into the bands sound. Expect plenty of banter about music, and life in general on this special COVID-19 lockdown edition of the podcast series!
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Piotr Wiwczarek (Vader). Solitude In Madness is appropriately named album due for release May 1, 2020. 'Pete' is an outstanding interview subject, on this special COVID-19 edition of the podcast series, we talk about music and society. A truly engaging listen!
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Niklas Sandin (Katatonia). The new album from Katatonia is called City Burials and Niklas is on hand to tell us all about it.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan is an artist unlike any other, mining a sound similar in aesthetic to the great Jeff Buckley. Jonathan's new album for 2020 is called Dixie Blur and he's on hand to talk about it and other aspects of his career.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Mike Browning is the musician known for his contributions to the early days of death metal with Morbid Angel and Nocturnus. We discuss his pivotal role in shaping the death metal sound, particularly through the groundbreaking demo album 'Abominations of Desolation.' We also delve into his journey from Morbid Angel to Incubus, Nocturnus and Nocturnus AD, his thoughts on the evolution of extreme metal, and his experiences in Morbid Angel with David Vincent, Richard Brunelle and Trey Azagthoth. Mike shares insights on his career, setbacks, and achievements, including his recent album, the 2019 release 'Paradox.' Join us for a candid conversation with a legendary figure in extreme metal.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder). Due for release on April 17 2020, Verminous is the name of The Black Dahlia Murder's new album, and Trevor is on hand to talk about it and a heap of other subjects
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Rodrigo Carvalho (Irist). Order of the Mind is the name of the bands debut for Nuclear Blast, and Rodrigo is on hand to tell us all about it!
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Ross the Boss (The Dictators/ ex- Manowar). Born of Fire is a compelling event for our chat. Ross is an outstanding interview subject so we cover a lot of ground in this conversation including the Covid-19 pandemic.