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

Cameron McKenzie (Horsehead)

Saturday Dec 07, 2019

Saturday Dec 07, 2019

Cameron McKenzie (Horsehead). Horsehead were an Australian hard rock institution across the stages of Australian pubs and clubs in the 90s. Golden Robot Records have released a comprehensive boxset of the bands albums and Cam is on hand to talk all things Horsehead!

Trevor Peres (Obituary)

Friday Dec 06, 2019

Friday Dec 06, 2019

Trevor Peres's guitar prowess has served as a driving force for Obituary since the band's early incarnation as Xecutioner. He is widely acknowledged for pioneering the mid-paced death metal genre, leaving an indelible mark on numerous musicians throughout his journey. In this exploration, we will delve into the factors influencing Trevor's guitar choices, such as his preference for Fender Stratocasters, the accessibility of Obituary's music, and a poignant anecdote involving his grandmother, who discovered a profound connection to Obituary's musical realm.
Furthermore, we will touch upon Trevor's deep friendship with the late Ralph Santolla, recalling the memorable moments they shared both on and off tour. Ralph's significant contributions to the world of extreme metal are celebrated, and Trevor reflects on the enduring bond they forged and the adventurous escapades they experienced together.

Moana Mayatrix (Moana)

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Moana Mayatrix (Moana). Andrew and Moana discuss the debut album from the band called In The Allure.

Brandon Poletti

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Brandon Poletti. Andrew and Brandon discuss the EP Words from Within.

Dan Camilleri (Meshiaak)

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Dan Camilleri (Meshiaak). Andrew and Dan chat about Meshiaak's sophomore album, Mask of All Misery.

Daniel Connell (Amberdown)

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Daniel Connell (Amberdown). Andrew and Dan chat about the debut album from Amberdown, Four Years.

John 5

Thursday Nov 21, 2019

Thursday Nov 21, 2019

John 5. Andrew chats to John 5 about his new solo album, Invasion, and the 2020 Australian tour. John's played with a 'who's who' of legendary artists so we dive into that as well.

John Steel (The Animals)

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

John Steel (The Animals). Andrew and John cover a heap of ground in this chat. Made possible by The Animals 2019 Australian tour.

Head Ned (Okilly Dokilly)

Saturday Nov 16, 2019

Saturday Nov 16, 2019

Head Ned (Okilly Dokilly). Ahead of the band's February 2020 Australian tour, Head Ned chats to Andrew about the band and the tour.

Jake E. (Cyhra)

Friday Nov 08, 2019

Friday Nov 08, 2019

Jake E. (Cyhra). Jake used to be the singer in Amaranthe, since then he's formed Cyhra with Jesper Strömblad from In Flames. The band have a new album to promote in 2019 called, No Halos In Hell. This is one of those far reaching conversations, enjoy!!!

Andrew McKaysmith

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