Scars and Guitars

Will Calhoun (Living Colour)

Will Calhoun (Living Colour). Will joins Andrew to discuss Living Colour's May 2017 Australian tour and other subjects.

Peter Criss (Kiss)

This conversation with Peter was recorded on early May 2017 ahead of his second to last-ever show, which took place on May 12 at the Sofitel Ballroom in Melbourne. Peter talks about his first band, Chelsea, his (then) recently released biography, his most significant challenges and his relationship with Australian audiences, among other topics. This chat was among the first dozen I conducted for my indie-journalism pursuits, which is back when I was writing for Hot Metal and Metal Obsession. It wasn't recorded to release as a podcast episode, but there's plenty of gold for the seasoned and new Peter Criss fan to appreciate, which is why I have released it for the first time on YouTube! (Available via Scars and Guitars on podcast apps since 2018.)

Wacław ’Vogg’ Kiełtyka (Decapitated)

Wacław 'Vogg' Kiełtyka (Decapitated). Vogg joins Andrew to talk about Decapitated's 2017 album, Anticult.

Evan Stanley & Sergio Ortega (The Dives)

Evan Stanley & Sergio Ortega (The Dives). Evan and Sergio join Andrew to discuss the 2017 E.P. from the band, Everybody's Talkin'.

Chad Ginsburg (CKY)

Chad Ginsburg (CKY). Chad and Andrew discuss the 2017 album from CKY, The Phoenix.

Stéphan Forté (Adagio)

Stéphan Forté (Adagio). Stéphan joins Andrew to discuss his career and the 2017 release from Adagio, Life.

Brian Wille (Currents)

Brian Wille (Currents). Brian joins Andrew to chat about the 2017 release from the band, The Place I Feel Safest.

Heidi Solheim (Pristine, Solo artist)

Heidi Solheim (Pristine, Solo artist). Heidi joins Andrew to chat about the 2017 album from Pristine, Ninja and other interesting subjects.

Ralph Santolla (Devils Highway, ex-Death, ex-Deicide, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Iced Earth)

Ralph Santolla (Devils Highway, ex-Death, ex-Deicide, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Iced Earth). Ralph died on June 7, 2018 and this conversation was recorded in June 2017.

Tim Aymar (Control Denied, Pharaoh)

Tim was one of the first musicians I reached out to for a conversation intended for the Scars and Guitars podcast in May 2017. He hadn't been doing too well, but he mentioned things were looking better than they had been, and we had a classic conversation for well over an hour, which has been available via podcast apps since not long after we spoke. Fast forward almost five years, and here I am, repurposing the episode for the YouTube audience, and I thought I probably should check out what he's been up to lately. A few entries into the search results, it said that Tim had left this mortal coil a few days ago. Incredible serendipity, I had the episode unlocked from Audacity and tidied it up in Premiere Pro, ready to do the voice-over for the introduction when I checked. Throughout this conversation, Tim shares his thoughts on his Control Denied bandmates and provides amazing insight into Chuch Schuldiner. The whole Control Denied saga is laid out, warts and all; it is great to hear Tim talking about it in such detail. His voice was as powerful as Dio; it could soar beyond Bruce Dickinson and be as menacing as King Diamond. His talent was captured across many Pharoah albums, and on the sole Control Denied album in particular, so he will showcase his exceptional talent for generations. Lately, I was wondering how he had been getting on. I hope the poor bloke didn't suffer and he is reunited with his brother and the other people he missed. Godspeed, Tim Aymar. May the earthly chains of pain and discomfort give way to the almighty's grace. You will be missed.