Beste Heavy Music podcaster (2025)

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DANI FILTH Talks New Album, Religion, And Future Collaborations 18:29

4h ago18:29

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Interview by Angela Croudace Cradle of Filth’s frontman, Dani Filth, sat down with HEAVY to discuss the band’s 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, their evolution over the years, and the provocative themes they've explored in their music. Dani shared that the new album brings a modern sound while still nodding to Cradle of Filth’s ro…

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LETLIVE. Return To Australia: A Spiritual Reunion And Evolution Of Sound 12:46

21h ago12:46

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Interview by Angela Croudace Letlive’s reunion isn’t just a return to the stage—it’s an emotional and spiritual journey for the band. After a seven-year break, the group, which originally formed in 2002, has reconnected, sharing stories of their lives and realising they were all in similar places. This realisation, combined with their shared love f…

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Destiny Strikes With PAUL LEWIS From HIDDEN INTENT 20:41

21h ago20:41

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Interview by Kris Peters Adelaide thrash metal outfit Hidden Intent have never tried to hide their influences. In fact, they have always worn them more as a badge of honour, an unmistakable pointer to their roots past, present and future. Playing a brand of 80s-throwback thrash metal - a form of music that wholly embraces its American and European …

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Musical Pathways With SARAH McLEOD From THE SUPERJESUS 18:50

1d ago18:50

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Interview by Kris Peters The Superjesus have been a mainstay on the Australian rock scene for more than three decades. Their infectious music coupled with arguably one of the best live shows in the country have endeared the band to generations of music lovers since their inception in the late 1990s, with the band's debut album Sumo in 1998 spawning…

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BARRY From JOYCE MANOR Talks Australian Tour With THE WONDER YEARS And More 16:55

3d ago16:55

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Interview by Angela Croudace Barry Johnson, vocalist and guitarist from Joyce Manor, sat down with HEAVY for a conversation about the band's upcoming Australian tour with The Wonder Years, their creative process, and life on the road. The Californian punk rockers are gearing up for a return to Australia, a place they’ve always enjoyed performing an…

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Bringing The Heat With JEREMY SOSVILLE From SANHEDRIN 11:32

3d ago11:32

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Interview by Kris Peters New York trio SANHEDRIN released their long-awaited new full-length, Heat Lightning, last Friday via Metal Blade Records. SANHEDRIN has spent the last decade at the forefront of the American heavy metal scene blending traditional metal and hard rock sounds with a fresh modern energy and perspective. With 2022’s critically l…

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Calculating The Past, Present & Future With BEN WEINMAN From THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN 20:03

3d ago20:03

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Interview by Kris Peters When The Dillinger Escape Plan bid their fans farewell at the end of 2017 the resulting ripples in the live community could be felt around the world. Despite leaving at the top of their game, DEP still left more than a few fans with an overwhelming sense of loss, especially those who had heard about the band's legendary, ag…

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Breaking Out Through Music With SIDHARTH KAKADI From ZYGNEMA 21:34

3d ago21:34

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Interview by Kris Peters Indian heavy outfit Zygnema have spent the past 18 years honing and refining their sounds from their home base of Mumbai, releasing two full length albums, one EP and a handful of singles. The band won the Rolling Stone Metal Awards in 2011, 2014 and 2016 and have performed at Wacken Open Air, Inferno Metal Festival, Osna M…

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Bleeding For Your Art With KRAGEN LUM From HEATHEN 12:16

5d ago12:16

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For the past 40 years, the venerated Thrash Metal outfit HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. Formed in 1984 in San Francisco’s Bay Area—home to EXODUS, METALLICA, TESTAMENT, and DEATH ANGEL HEATHEN quickly separated themselves from the pack by expertly fusing David White’s distinctive vocals with a melody-driven and forward-thinkin…

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TRAVIS STEVER on Balancing COHEED AND CAMBRIA With L.S. DUNES 16:03

5d ago16:03

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Interview by Angela Croudace Travis Stever, guitarist for both Coheed and Cambria and L.S. Dunes, is a musician who thrives on creative challenges. In an interview with HEAVY, Stever reflects on the evolution of Coheed’s sound, the ongoing exploration of new musical landscapes, and the balance between his two distinct musical worlds. When asked abo…

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Two Sides Of The Coin With ADRIAN SMITH From SMITH/KOTZEN 15:52

5d ago15:52

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Interview by Kris Peters When Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs) first joined forces for their debut self-titled album in 2021 it was as though the music Gods had finally listened to our prayers. Here were two of possibly the greatest guitarists of the modern era in their preferred genres, forming a sonically unlikely un…

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Brothers in Rock: SISTERS DOLL's Journey From Collie To Global Stardom 21:42

5d ago21:42

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Interview by Angela Croudace HEAVY had a chat with Austin Mileto, lead guitarist of Sisters Doll; the band's journey and their latest album Scars were explored in detail. From their glam rock beginnings to their evolution as a band, Sisters Doll's unique sound and captivating stage presence have resonated with audiences worldwide. The name, Sisters…

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The Perfect Storm With COURTNEY LaPLANTE From SPIRITBOX 21:49

6d ago21:49

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Interview by Kris Peters Driven by a desire to rise beyond their surroundings in the picturesque yet isolated region of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, vocalist Courtney Laplante and guitarist Mike Stringer combined to form Spiritbox in 2017. Little did they know their musical trajectory from there would be swift and monumental, cementing thems…

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Burning Minds With BRETT CAMPBELL From PALLBEARER 11:20

8d ago11:20

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Interview by Kris Peters Renowned doom metal merchants PALLBEARER make their return to Australia in March 2025 for an electrifying tour, promising to deliver their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs. Joining them on all dates will be special guests UK doom metal titans CONAN. The 2024 release of Mind Burns Alive finds Pallbeare…

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Doubling Down En Route To Australia With GRANT NICHOLAS From FEEDER 9:47

10d ago9:47

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Interview by Kris Peters Feeder delivered two monster albums in a row, 2001's Echo Park and 2002’s Comfort In Sound, establishing themselves as one of the UK’s biggest and most loved rock acts. But that was merely the beginning. While most of their peers faded away, Feeder cemented their place as one of the most enduring acts in modern rock with ov…

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Making Up For Lost Time With JOHNNY 3 YEARS From HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD 16:50

10d ago16:50

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Interview by Kris Peters Bursting onto the scene in 2005 with a rap/metal hybrid sound that had, by then, all but vanished from the scene, Hollywood Undead almost made it a personal mission to revive the sound. By the time they released their 2008 debut album Swan Songs that mission had already been conquered and Hollywood Undead have been waging -…

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Malicious Intent With SCHMIER From DESTRUCTION 21:54

10d ago21:54

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Interview by Kris Peters Fans all over the world worship DESTRUCTION as one of the biggest names in thrash metal with a 40+ year career. As part of the legendary Teutonic 4 alongside German thrash icons Sodom, Tankard and Kreator, DESTRUCTION have forged a legacy that will cement their place in metal history long after many of the bands of today ha…

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NILS MOLIN of DYNAZTY: The Vision Behind 'Game of Faces' And The Future Of The Band 17:33

11d ago17:33

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Interview by Angela Croudace In a recent chat with Nils Molin from the Swedish metal band Dynazty, we delved into the creative process behind their latest album, Game of Faces, exploring the album’s thematic depth, the challenges of creating music during post-pandemic times, and the band’s future plans. The album title reflects the duality Nils fel…

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Overlapping Realitites With BRENDON SMALL From DETHKLOK 21:14

11d ago21:14

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Interview by Kris Peters Often life imitates art, but seldom in the way it has with melodic death metal band Dethklok who were literally given life via an animated television series when their popularity transcended the medium for which it was created, resulting in the forming of an actual band of the same name to continue the legacy that was growi…

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Walmart, Metal, And Creative Evolution: An Interview with ERRA's JT and JESSE 15:28

11d ago15:28

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Interview by Angela Croudace It's not every day you get to chat with a band while they're deep in the chaos of tour preparations, but that's exactly what happened during my interview with ERRA's JT and Jesse Cash. The scene? Jesse roaming the aisles of a Walmart sorting out some last-minute tour merch. As Jesse explained, “Our merch guy is burning …

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Bootlegging Around The Country with DIESEL 24:37

11d ago24:37

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Interview by Kris Peters Australian music icon Diesel kick-started his Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour in December with explosive shows in Avoca Beach and Kiama, where fans got to experience the special musical language he has developed with his band of stalwarts, Richie Vez on bass and Lee Moloney on drums. Presented by New World Artists, Diesel, al…

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Boosting Your Self Esteem With CITIZEN RAT 19:18

12d ago19:18

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Interview by Kris Peters Sunshine Coast’s own punk rock force, Citizen Rat, has kicked off 2025 with their explosive new single, Shut My Mouth. After a over a year of refining their sound, they’re back — bright, bold, and louder than ever. With blistering riffs, raw emotion, and electrifying energy, Shut My Mouth is a fierce statement from a band c…

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Hymns For The Converted With PHIL BOZEMAN From WHITECHAPEL 16:43

12d ago16:43

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Interview by Kris Peters Knoxville deathcore outfit Whitechapel have spent too long locked down allowing the creative juices to flow and are set to explode with the release of their ninth studio album Hymns In Dissonance via Metal Blade on March 7. While Hymns In Dissonance follows 2021’s Kin chronologically, the new album is somewhat of a sequel t…

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Backstage With MISS MAY I At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 12:35

12d ago12:35

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Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs and Angela Croudace Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining in Sydney before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story …

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Backstage With VENDED At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 10:08

12d ago10:08

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Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs and Kris Peters Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining in Sydney before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story of t…

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Backstage With ENTER SHIKARI At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 10:27

12d ago10:27

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Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs and Angela Croudace Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story of the exp…

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Backstage With HEALTH At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 12:01

12d ago12:01

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Interview by Jimmy Glinster and Angela Croudace Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story of the exper…

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Backstage With LUKE SEVEREID At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 13:43

13d ago13:43

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Interview by Jimmy Glinster and Kris Peters Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story of the experienc…

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Backstage With IN HEARTS WAKE At KNOTFEST BRISBANE 2025 8:49

13d ago8:49

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Interview by Jimmy Glinster and Kris Peters Knotfest Australia 2025 swept through Brisbane and Melbourne last weekend, and has just one show remaining before returning home for another 12 months. As expected, it was a bumper day filled with too many highlights to mention right now, but rest assured HEAVY made sure you get the story of the experienc…

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Rekindling Relationships Down Under With ADAM CARSON From AFI 15:09

15d ago15:09

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Interview by Kris Peters AFI are coming! Formed in 1991 by California high school students Davey Havok (vocals) and Adam Carson (drums, backing vocals), AFI (short for A Fire Inside) began as a hardcore act. After gaining traction in the Bay Area scene and releasing their 1995 debut, Answer That and Stay Fashionable, the band signed to Nitro Record…

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Coming Out Swinging With SAM CARTER From ARCHITECTS 19:04

18d ago19:04

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Interview by Kris Peters British metalcore giants Architects have released their eagerly awaited new studio album The Sky, The Earth & All Between via Epitaph Records. This is the band's 11th studio album, with singles like Whiplash delivering an intense fusion of power and stadium-swaying melody, offering a tantalizing preview of the album, along …

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TOBIAS SAMMET Reflects on AVATASIA’s Evolving Sound And Hints At Future Tours 26:55

19d ago26:55

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Interview by Angela Croudace In our interview with Tobias Sammet, the frontman of power metal giants Avantasia, he revealed exciting insights into the band’s upcoming album, Here Be Dragons, and shared his personal experiences shaping the music. With the new record set to be released soon, Sammet spoke candidly about the band’s evolving sound, futu…

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A Complete Look Inside The World Of SLIPKNOT With SLIPKNOT MUSEUM GLOBAL DIRECTOR CAELIN MEREDITH 16:04

20d ago16:04

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Words by Kris Peters Knotfest throws up so many sonic moments of metal fury each year, but one of the lesser known - but equally as interesting - parts of the travelling music festival is the Knotfest Museum. Assembled from a massive collection of Slipknot memorabilia from the entirety of the bands' history, the Knotfest Museum is a treasure trove …

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Asserting Your Authority With RANDY BRADBURY From PENNYWISE 9:13

21d ago9:13

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Words by Kris Peters Two of the all-time punk greats have returned to Australia, with pioneering California dynamos PENNYWISE and beloved Swedish trailblazers MILLENCOLIN touched down and ready to co-headline a huge run Down Under. A band synonymous with punk rock and thought-provoking lyricism, PENNYWISE erupted out of the vibrant coastal setting …

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Back to Australia: MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK's Long-Awaited Return 25:03

21d ago25:03

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Words by Angela Croudace After nearly a decade, Motion City Soundtrack is heading back to Australia, ready to light up stages with their energetic performances. HEAVY caught up with bassist Matt Taylor and guitarist Josh Cain to discuss the tour, their new music, and the exciting moments ahead. "It's been 10 years, we're really ready to come back,"…

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Fuelling The Fire With MORGAN LANDER From KITTIE 17:14

26d ago17:14

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Interview by Kris Peters Canadian metal outfit Kittie returned with a vengeance recently after a 13-year hiatus. Crashing onto the scene in 1999 with their debut album Spit, Kittie evolved far beyond their nu-metal origins, developing a crushing, full-fledged metal sound across six albums. They were a mainstay on the scene until taking a layoff whi…

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Making Up For Lost Time With MIKAEL STANNE From DARK TRANQUILLITY 25:49

28d ago25:49

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Interview by Angela Croudace One of the architects of The Gothenburg Sound, Dark Tranquillity are about to storm Australian shores for the first time in over a decade, delivering three exclusive shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The masters of melodic death metal emerged from Sweden’s west coast in the early '90s, alongside titans like In Fl…

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Music & Intimacy With BURTON C BELL 12:58

29d ago12:58

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Interview by Kris Peters Burton C Bell is a name synonymous with metal. Fresh off his induction into the prestigious Metal Hall of Fame, Burton continues to solidify his legacy as a trailblazer of industrial metal. Renowned for his groundbreaking role in Fear Factory, the extreme music pioneer, multimedia talent, and iconoclastic provocateur resurr…

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An Avalanche Of Metal With TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS 13:41

29d ago13:41

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Interview by Kris Peters Ripper Owens has returned to Australia, but this time he is on his own. Not literally, of course, but for the first time in recent memory, Ripper comes Down Under with a clean slate and no pre-existing musical obligations by way of bands and/or collaborations. As such he is free to pull songs from a vast and varied network …

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From FRANKIES To DINGBATS PARTY PIT - Keeping Music Alive With JORDAN McDONALD 18:06

29d ago18:06

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Interview by Kris Peters Photo credit ALI NASSERI December 2023 saw the end of an era of live music that reinvigorated the entire Sydney music scene and spread that love throughout the rest of the country. For 10 years, Frankies Pizza was the cornerstone of the Sydney live music hub, bringing a swag of international bands through its doors as well …

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The Consequences Of Life With JESSE LEACH From KILLSWITCH ENGAGE 18:40

30d ago18:40

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Interview by Kris Peters Right before the turn of the century, casual jam sessions between a group of friends unassumingly lit the fuse for an insane 25-year ride to follow… Hailing from Western Massachusetts (where the only thing icier than the freeway in winter is the blunt sense of humour shared by the locals), Killswitch Engage — Adam Dutkiewic…

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MATHIAS FARM From MILLENCOLIN Issues SOS To Australian Fans 10:34

30d ago10:34

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Interview by Angela Croudace Photo Credit: Erik Ohlsson, Magnus Larnhed Two of the all-time punk greats will be returning to Australia with pioneering California dynamos PENNYWISE and beloved Swedish trailblazers MILLENCOLIN set to co-headline a huge run down under. For over 30 years, Swedish icons MILLENCOLIN have vividly put punk on the map. With…

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From Fans to Bandmates: CHRIS CRESSWELL Talks HOT WATER MUSIC's 30-Year Journey 21:59

30d ago21:59

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Interview by Angela Croudace After spending years as a fan, Chris Cresswell now finds himself on stage with Hot Water Music. "Being able to join one of your favourite bands is not something that happens every day," he says. The vocalist and guitarist of both Hot Water Music and The Flatliners knows what it's like to respect the music and the artist…

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A New Era Of Metal With STEFFEN KUMMERER From OBSCURA 10:47

30d ago10:47

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Interview by Kris Peters With their new album A Sonication, Germany-based metal band OBSCURA launch the second of their trilogy concept. The group’s second (seventh overall) album for Nuclear Blast pivots on many fronts. Advanced, elegant yet refreshing, A Sonication sums up past endeavors effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into t…

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Keeping It Real With RYAN MILLER From BLACK RHENO 20:36

1M ago20:36

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Interview by Kris Peters Black Rheno seem to be on a bit of a tear at the moment. Last year, they toured the country with their own headline shows, packing out venues and even supported the mighty Pantera. Then, in November, they dropped their first single in a couple of years, Snake Will Rattle. Now, just a few months on, the guys are back with a …

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Calling Out The Problem With PHILLIP CAPEWELL From ENGRAVED 17:33

1M ago17:33

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Interview by Kris Peters Rising Brisbane metal outfit Engraved have awoken from their slumber and come out snarling with the release of their new single The Fallen. Described as a song that "amplifies everything Engraved fans love", The Fallen takes aim at toxic people in the music industry and their questionable motives. With a stable line-up fina…

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All Roads Lead To Parties & Pirating With CHRIS BOWES From ALESTORM 11:16

1M ago11:16

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Interview by Kris Peters Wowsers! Behold human pirates of the southern lands, ALESTORM have set their compass this way for their next expedition to the other side of the world to regale us all with their super infectious blend of modern folk and power metal. With their well-renowned A game PARTY prepped and packed, they’ll be stuffing the galley fu…

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Repeat Offenders With SAMMY CIARAMITARO From DRAIN 12:01

1M ago12:01

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Interview by Kris Peters California based party starters Drain have had a love affair with Australia ever since making their debut visit as support to Comeback Kid in early 2023. So much so that the band has been here once a year since then, and is set to continue that trend when they hit our shores as part of New Bloom Festival with Balance & Comp…

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Getting Your Head Right With JIMMY CHRISTMAS From THE D4 8:56

1M ago8:56

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Interview by Kris Peters The D4 are storming the East Coast — louder, wilder, and more combustible than ever! With the FIRST EVER VINYL pressing of sophomore album Out Of My Head dropping February 7, 2025, NZ’s finest punk n’ rollers will be hitting Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne in the company of some of Australia’s most beloved rockin’ outfits e…

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Confronting Your Demons With MARTIN JACKSON From CONFYDE 23:01

1M ago23:01

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Interview by Kris Peters Many artists have written about their struggles with mental health, but how many have written songs that actually sound like a mental crisis? That notion was exactly what Martin Jackson from Confyde set out to do when writing the songs for his latest three-track EP A Cowards Stitches, which was released today. Written in th…

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