Scars and Guitars

Lynton Cessford (Iniquitous Monolith)

Lynton Cessford, guitarist of the Perth-based brutal death metal band Iniquitous Monolith, discusses the band's unique blend of horror-infused brutality, dissonant overtones, and groove. He delves into their songwriting process and the incorporation of horror elements. Lynton also shares insights on their upcoming debut album "Monstrous Degradation," set for release on August 9th, and their collaboration with Japanese label Amputated Vein Records. The conversation also explores the band's formation, featuring members from various Perth extreme metal acts and how their backgrounds contribute to Iniquitous Monolith's distinctive sound, amongst other topics such as managing work and family commitments with the band.
www.facebook.com/INIMONO
Instagram: @iniquitousmonolith
https://amputatedveinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/monstrous-degradation

Tom G Warrior (Celtic Frost/ Hellhammer/ Triptykon)

Tom G. Warrior discusses his upcoming Australian shows featuring the Hellhammer demos and the Apocalyptic Raids EP, exploring the catalyst behind performing these songs live after 40 years. He reflects on their importance in his legacy, and his enjoyment of playing Hellhammer tracks. Tom also addresses underappreciated aspects of his career, the comprehensive Danse Macabre box set, and any relationship with Noise Records. He touches on the Cold Lake album, fan interest in a remix, and potential releases of Nemesis Of Power '93 demos. Tom dives into the Prototype demo and the evolution of tracks like “The Dying I” and “November.” He discusses the impact of Monotheist, his guitar and amp preferences, and writing on the bass guitar. So much more, including his thoughts on Martin Eric Ain, Reed St. Mark, success from a small village in Switzerland and other topics.
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES Wednesday 14th August - CANBERRA - The Basement Thursday 15th August - SYDNEY - Factory Friday -16th August - BRISBANE - The Backroom Saturday -17th August - MELBOURNE - Croxton Sunday - 18th August - ADELAIDE - The Gov
General Public Tickets On Sale: www.triumphofdeath.net and www.hardlinemedia.net

Arjen Lucassen (Simone Simmons/ Ayreon/ Star One et.al)

Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind countless albums and groundbreaking projects, discusses his collaboration with Simone Simons (Epica) on her solo album "Vermillion." Arjen shares the story of how this partnership came to life and the unique creative process that shaped the album. He also discusses songwriting and production aspects, explaining how they balanced heavy and atmospheric elements while integrating Simone’s contributions to song titles, themes, and lyrical fragments. Reflecting on the album's themes, Arjen touches on contemporary issues like AI. Additionally, he talks about composing soundtracks for classic novels and creating albums based on unexpected themes.
Watch the video for 'In Love We Rust' now at: https://youtu.be/45SP4O2PcJs Pre-order and pre-save Vermillion now at: https://simonesimons.bfan.link/vermillion

Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart/ Before the Dawn/ Dawn of Solace et.al)

Discover the inspiration behind Draconian Darkness, a return to Wolfheart's roots with a more guitar-driven sound. Tuomas shares insights into the creative process, balancing old and new elements, and the album's thematic direction. He also discusses his career, inspirations, and much more.
Pre-order "Draconian Darkness" in your preferred physical format [CD-digipak or coloured vinyl], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to instantly receive 'Evenfall' and 'Grave' instantly now, here: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/draconiandarknessPR.

New music show July 2024

The Scars and Guitars' new music show for July 2024 brings you a tonne of killer cuts! The feature album is Unicursal from Nocturnus AD! 
Nocturnus delivers "Mesolithic" from *Unicursal*, followed by ZEAL & ARDOR's "Hide In Shade" from *GREIF*. 200 Stab Wounds brings "Gross Abuse" from *Manual Manic Procedures*, and Armored Saint offers "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)". DEEP PURPLE presents "Lazy Sod" from *Equals 1*, while RICHIE KOTZEN's "ON THE TABLE" comes from his album *Nomad*.
We have SIMONE SIMONS with "R.E.D." from *Vermillion* and AMORPHIS performing "Into Hiding" from *Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)*. BEAST IN BLACK's "Power of the Beast" and OCTOPLOID's "A Dusk Of Vex [feat. Jón Aldará; Edit]" from *Beyond The Aeons* add to the lineup.
Kvaen's "The Ancient Gods" from *The Formless Fires* and ARTACH's "Frozen Factory" from *Sgrios* will be featured, along with Obscene's "The Reaper's Blessing" from *Agony & Wounds*. GOD DETHRONED offers "Rat Kingdom" from *The Judas Paradox*, and I, Cursed presents "Death Holograms" from *Death Holograms*. 
Neaera's "All is Dust" from *All is Dust* and Crypt Crawler's "Shrine of Sacrifice" from *The Immortal Realm* are next. Hellbutcher delivers "Inferno's Rage" from *Hellbutcher*, and WOLFHEART's "Evenfall" from *Draconian Darkness* is also on the playlist.
NAILS presents "Give Me The Painkiller" from *Every Bridge Burning*, followed by Krypt's "Burden of the Beast" from *Great Spawn of the Worms of the Earth*. Houkago Grind Time's "Cruel Grinder's Thesis" from *Koncertos Of Kawaiiness: Stealing Jon Chang's Ideas, A Book By Andrew Lee* will be featured, as well as Nocturnus's "Mission Malkuth" from *Unicursal*.
Foreign Hands delivers "Shapeless In The Dark" from *WHAT'S LEFT UNSAID*, and Stress Test brings "Bastard Behavior". MISS MAY I's "FORGIVE AND FORGET FEATURING FIT FOR A KING" from *APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)* will be played, along with ENEMY INSIDE's "What We Used To Be".
THE ETERNAL's "Under The Black" from *Skinwalker*, MAJESTICA's "A New Beginning" from *A New Beginning*, and BLIND GUARDIAN's "Ashes to Ashes (Revisited)" from *Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited* are included. ORDEN OGAN's "Conquest" from *The Order of Fear* and WHITE STONES's "Vencedores Vencidos" from *Memoria Viva* are part of the show.
Portrait offers "From the Urn" from *The Host*, while Manic Abraxas presents "Manic Abraxas" from *Skinformation*. Free Ride's "Space Nomad" from *Acido Y Puto* and Rivers of Nihil's "Where Owls Know My Name (INSTRUMENTAL)" from *Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals)* will also be played.
Hail Darkness delivers "Cult of the Serpent Risen" and Castle's "100 Eyes" from *Evil Remains*. THE STABBING JABS presents "Radiation Love" from *THE STABBING JABS*, and PALMAR DE TROYA offers "BRACIT" from *2*.
Atom Driver's "Occupants" and RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR's "Crank It Up" from *Showdown* are included. CORY MARKS delivers "(Make My) Country Rock" from *Sorry For Nothing*, and GOATZILLA presents "Secret Agent Man" from *Alien Nation*.
SEETHER's "Judas Mind" from *The Surface Seems So Far* and SISTERS DOLL's "Don't Give Up On Us" will be played. The The offers "Linoleum Smooth To The Stockinged Foot" from *Ensoulment*, while TURMION KÄTILÖT presents "Schlachter feat. Chris Harms".
HEALTH delivers "ASHAMED (FEAT. LAUREN MAYBERRY)" from *PAPER MAGAZINE*, and Moiii presents "Turtle Legs" from *Moiii*. AMORPHIS will perform "Black Winter Day" from *Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)*, and Nocturnus closes with "Netzach, The Fire Of Victory" from *Unicursal*.

Shayan (Iblis Manifestations podcast, Trivax)

This episode features a conversation with Shayan, host of the metal-focused Iblis Manifestations podcast and frontman of the Death/Black Metal band Trivax. Shayan is originally from the Islamic Republic of Iran but is now based in the United Kingdom. We explore many topics, including music, podcasting, political dynamics, and current global issues, with a focus on the rise of authoritarianism and sectarianism in the Western hemisphere. Our discussion also covers the benefits of plant medicine, maintaining health and fitness, and personal choices such as abstaining from alcohol.
Check out Iblis Manifestations podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@iblismanifestations231
Check out Trivax: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/  

Samer Nakhala and Mamdoh Tawili (Dune)

Hear from Samer and Mamdoh of Dune, two key figures in the Saudi metal scene since the mid-2000s. They discuss their musical influences and what drives their passion for heavy music. They explain how the establishment of the General Entertainment Authority in 2016 revitalized the Saudi metal scene, significantly enhancing Dune's opportunities to perform and release music. Explore the creative process behind the recent single "Refuge" from their debut EP Years Of Chains and understand why this release is a milestone for the band. Learn about Dune's role in the expanding Saudi metal community and plans, including upcoming music, tours, and collaborations. Additionally, they share personal stories about their journey as a metal band in Saudi Arabia, including memorable experiences from their performances and recording sessions.
https://linktr.ee/dune.0fficial

Dave Witte (Municipal Waste)

Drummer Dave was available to chat about Municipal Waste's Australian shows, youth in rock and metal, career and more! 
 
MUNICIPAL WASTE July 2024 Australian Tour Dates
Friday 5th July MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre
Saturday 6th July SYDNEY, Liberty Hall
Sunday 7th July CANBERRA, The Baso
Wednesday 10th July BRISBANE, The Triffid
Friday 12th July ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Centre
Saturday 13th July PERTH, The Rosemount
 
Tickets On Sale: https://troubadourpresents.com/events/municipal-waste/

New music show June 2024

On the Scars and Guitars new music show for June 2024, we kick things off with Bruce Dickinson's "Resurrection Men" from The Mandrake Project and then move into Apocalyptica's rendition of "The Call Of Ktulu," featuring Cliff Burton from their album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2. Ghost brings us "The Future is a Foreign Land" from the soundtrack RITE HERE RITE NOW: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, followed by Simone Simons with "In Love We Rust" from Vermillion.
Michael Schenker's "Mother Mary," featuring Slash and Erik Grönwall, from My Years With UFO, provides a hard-hitting edge, while Cavalera's "From the Past Comes the Storms" from Schizophrenia takes us deeper into the realm of classic extreme metal. Skid Row's live performance of "Slave To The Grind" from Live In London and White Stones' "La Ira" from Memoria Viva, led by Opeth's Martín Méndez, continue to elevate the energy.
Zeal & Ardor's "Fend You Off" from GREIF and Korpiklaani's "Harhainen Höyhen" from RANKARUMPU showcase unique and powerful sounds. Athena XIX reunites with front-man Fabio Lione for "The Conscience Of Everything," The Eternal delivers "Deathlike Silence" from Skinwalker, featuring Amorphis members Jan Rechberger and Niclas Etelävuori.
We then feature tracks like 96 Bitter Beings' "Tripled Manic State" from "Return to Hellview" and Arka'n Asrafokor's "Walk With Us" from Dzikkuh, blending intense metal with African traditions. Higher Power collaborates with Never Ending Game on "Stillpoint," while Shun presents "Drawing Names" from Dismantle. Qaalm's "First Light of the Last Dawn" from their EP of the same name and another live track from Bruce Dickinson, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok," continue to diversify the playlist.
Curse Upon A Prayer's "Black Venus Erotica" from The Worship: Orthoprax Satanism and Eternal Drak's "Haunting Place" from Imprisoned Souls add a darker tone. Nighthämmer's "Land Of Fear," Paradise In Flames' "I Feel The Plague" from Blindness, and Maudissez's "Fracture Par Fracture" maintain the intense atmosphere.
Hässlig's "Apex Predator", Ancient Entities' "Pierced by Obsidian" from Echoes of Annihilation, and Bleed From Within's single "Hands of Sin" keep the momentum going. We also have Cabal's "Sort Sommer" featuring FABRÄK, Crypt Crawler's "The Immortal Realm," and Fleshgod Apocalypse's "Bloodclock" from Opera.
Obscene's "The Reaper's Blessing" from Agony & Wounds, Octoploid's "Human Amoral" from Beyond The Aeons, and The Black Dahlia Murder's "Aftermath" from Servitude provide more brutal sounds. Morgue Meat's "Lesser Key Of Solomon" from Apocalyptic Visions, Traumatomy's "Womb Of The Desecrated" from Triumph of Enslavement, and Clan dos Mortos Cicatriz's "Flores cortadas, machado na pele" from Débil continue to push the envelope.
Nails' "Imposing Will" from Every Bridge Burning, "Cavalera's "Nightmares Of Delirium" from "Schizophrenia," and from Saudi Arabia, Dune bring "Insidious" adding international flair. We wrap up with Exodus' live track "Piranha" from British Disaster: The Battle of '89, Blind Guardian's revisited "The Quest For Tanelorn," Orden Ogan's "The Order Of Fear," Chris Slade's "Back With A Vengeance" from Timescape, and another live performance by Bruce Dickinson with "Abduction" from The Mandrake Project.
Enjoy the show!

Sammy Duet (Acid Bath/ Goatwhore)

Sammy Duet discusses his journey with Acid Bath and Goatwhore through tour experiences and reflects on albums like "When the Kite String Pops" and "The Eclipse of Ages into Black." Sammy shares insights into his musical evolution, exploring influences behind Acid Bath's themes and the transition to Goatwhore's distinctive sound. Additionally, he discusses collaborations with Erik Rutan and Spike Cassidy from DRI, offering a comprehensive look at his prolific career in metal. 
EYEHATEGOD with GOATWHORE performing at:
July 23rd – Perth, Amplifier Bar w/ Flesh Prison
July 25th – Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory w/ Sundowner
July 26th – Melbourne, Max Watts w/ Choof
July 27th – Sydney, Crowbar w/ Aglo
July 28th – Brisbane, The Triffid w/ Defiant Ground
EYEHATEGOD is only performing at:
July 30th – Wellington, Valhalla w/ Caldera & Celtic Death
July 31st – Auckland, Mothership w/ Caldera & Slumbug
TICKETS ON SALE NOW at:
PERTH, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY - www.oztix.com.au
ADELAIDE, BRISBANE - www.moshtix.com.au
WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND – www.undertheradar.co.nz