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All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine. HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

  1. 4 hrs ago

    Confronting Truths: VAULT HILL Unleash Their Most Lethal EP Yet

    Every now and then, a release comes across my desk that doesn't just demand a loud, unapologetic spin—it violently grabs you by the throat and forces you to confront the world outside your window. If you fancy yourself a follower of the Australian heavy music scene, you already know we are living through a massive golden era of home-grown talent. But right now, it's Vault Hill, a devastating four-piece out of Melbourne, who are ready to completely flip the script with their savage new seven-track EP. These guys first caught our attention back in 2022 with their debut offering, Amber Falls. It was a cracking introduction that perfectly fused teeth-rattling thrash intensity with the punishing, syncopated weight of modern metalcore. But what they’ve put together on this new record is an entirely different beast altogether. Spearheaded by the O'Brien brothers, Morgan (vocals) and Adrian (guitar), alongside a lethal rhythm section featuring Kyle Dean (bass) and Frankie Demaru (drums), Vault Hill have weaponised their songwriting and expanded their sonic palate in the process. Vault Hill recently dropped their first new single in two years, The Pain We Keep Alive, which we were absolutely stoked to premiere exclusively here at HEAVY. Not only does the track showcase the band's musical growth, carrying the massive groove and sheer sonic hostility of heavyweights like Lamb of God and other major players,.but it also serves as the lead single from Vault Hill's upcoming 7 song EP Modern Way which be unleashed on September 25. But what makes this EP a truly vital piece of Australian art owes as much to its lyrical heart as it does the devestation of its music. Inspired heavily by vocalist Morgan’s time spent living and working in the Northern Territory, the new material dives headfirst into the uncomfortable, often ignored truths of systemic inequality and the ongoing oppression of First Nations communities. It is a blistering critique wrapped in crushing breakdowns and torrential screams. It pulls no punches, reminding us that beneath the pristine, global-facing tourism ads, real people are hurting, and ignoring the problem only feeds the cycle. This isn't just music to throw down to in the pit—though God knows the breakdowns will cause some serious neck damage—this is socially conscious heavy music of the highest order. I was lucky enough to track down Morgan and Adrian to chat all about the creative process behind the new material, the heavy message driving their lyrics, how they managed to capture such pure, concentrated lightning on this record and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Confronting Truths: VAULT HILL Unleash Their Most Lethal EP Yet

  2. 7 hrs ago

    Dark Melodic Kings: EVERGREY Prepare For Aussie Chaos

    Let’s be completely honest for a second: nineteen years is a bloody long time to keep a fanbase waiting. But when you are dealing with a band as musically meticulous and unyielding as Gothenburg’s finest, Evergrey, you know the payoff is going to be absolute perfection. After a brutal postponement earlier this year due to unpredictable airspace chaos, Tom S. Englund and his crew are firing on all cylinders, ready to unleash their Great Southern Emptiness tour upon five cities that have been starved of their live magic since 2007. Evergrey has never been a band to just lazily loop a few heavy guitar riffs and call it a day. For over thirty years, they have thrown out the traditional metal rulebook to paint massive, emotionally charged sonic landscapes. They bridge the gap between aggressive, straight-to-the-point heavy metal anthems and deeply layered, symphonic masterpieces. Their latest studio album, Architects Of The New Weave, stands as a flawless testament to this evolution. It earned well-deserved "Album of the Month" honors across global metal publications, and it proves that their creative well is nowhere near running dry. When you have a staggering fifteen-album catalogue to pull from, building a two-hour live setlist is an absolute nightmare of a task. Yet, that is exactly what the band have been wrestling with ahead of this tour. Australian audiences are a notoriously passionate bunch, and trying to balance foundational classics with the colossal new material is a high-stakes jigsaw puzzle. From the intimate, sweaty walls of Brisbane's Crowbar to the reinvented layout of Melbourne's Max Watts, these venues are about to witness a band that doesn't just play songs—they command the room with a dark, theatrical energy that stays with you long after the house lights come up. HEAVY caught up with keyboard player Rikard Zander to dive deep into the logistics of this highly anticipated return. We talk about the sheer relief of finally getting these dates locked in, the heavy responsibility of satisfying decades of fan expectations, and exactly why Architects Of The New Weave is translating into a beast of a live show. Grab a cold one, settle in, and get ready for the return of the progressive metal kings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Dark Melodic Kings: EVERGREY Prepare For Aussie Chaos

  3. 14 hrs ago

    Down Under Devastation: Inside I PROMISED THE WORLD's Maiden Aussie Tour With CALEB MOLINA

    There is nothing quite like the raw, unfiltered power of a band that breathes their entire soul into the music. It’s that exact, devastatingly beautiful energy that rising Texan metalcore heavyweights I Promised The World are bringing Down Under this month. For the very first time, the five-piece is packing their bags and hitting our shores for a massive nationwide tour alongside August Burns Red. If you haven’t been paying attention to what these guys have been doing over the last year, quite frankly, where the hell have you been? After signing a massive global deal with Rise Records, the band dropped their phenomenal self-titled EP at the start of the year. It completely set the heavy music scene on fire, bursting at the seams with massive, early-2000s metalcore and screamo vibes that hit you straight in the chest. Tracks like Bliss in 7 Languages and A Pure Expression aren't just heavy—they are deeply emotional, riding a wave of raw catharsis born from pure tragedy. Born out of frontman and guitarist Caleb Molina's profound personal grief after the tragic loss of his father to COVID-19 in 2020, this band is the living definition of triumph in the face of adversity. They’ve already conquered massive festival stages across Europe and the US this year, absolutely crushing sets at Hellfest, Outbreak, and FYA Fest. Now, they are locked, loaded, and ready to unleash that live intensity on Australian crowds from Brisbane down to Melbourne. HEAVY caught up with the man himself, Caleb Molina, to chat all about the upcoming tour, how the band channels such heavy emotion into their live performance, what it's like sharing the stage with a powerhouse like August Burns Red, why Aussie fans need to get to the venue early to witness the sheer chaos of their debut sets and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Down Under Devastation: Inside I PROMISED THE WORLD's Maiden Aussie Tour With CALEB MOLINA

  4. 1 day ago

    Bowl Cuts And Breakdowns: ELECTRIC CALLBOY’s Aussie Arena Invasion

    Interview by Angela Croudace Few musical trajectories in recent Australian heavy music history have matched the breakneck, neon-soaked velocity of Germany's electronicore powerhouses, Electric Callboy. What began as a wildly packed, early-afternoon curiosity slot at Good Things Festival 2022 has evolved into a full-blown love affair with the Southern Hemisphere. Aussie audiences quickly proved they had an insatiable appetite for the band's unapologetic fusion of crushing metalcore breakdowns and pulsating, high-energy EDM. Every subsequent visit has seen venue sizes skyrocket, culminating in their massive Tanzneid World Tour, which hits major arenas across the country this month. The secret to Electric Callboy's rapid rise lies in their ability to turn any venue into a chaotic yet unified celebration. Since frontmen Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach ushered in the definitive TEKKNO era, the band has transcended traditional genre constraints. They trade grim, brooding metal tropes for bowl cuts, tracksuits, and unadulterated joy. Tracks like "We Got the Moves" and "Hypa Hypa" are designed for maximum crowd participation, blurring the line between a heavy music festival pit and a European rave. Australia occupies a genuinely special place in the band’s hearts. It is a country where they have experienced everything from last-minute festival emergencies—like pulling in legendary drummer Frank Zummo with mere hours' notice—to headlining legendary venues like Rod Laver Arena. According to the band, flying down under feels less like a gruelling work trip and more like a reward, driven by the unique, welcoming chaos of local crowds who know how to party hard while looking out for one another. Ahead of their biggest Australian headline run to date, we sat down with Jamie and Jake. In this exclusive chat, the charismatic duo opens up about their meteoric rise from the smaller stages to full-blown arenas, navigating the relentless pace of global touring, and how their families react to their viral success. We also dive into the creative evolution behind their latest anthems, the profound impact of stopping to smell the roses amidst the madness, and why Australian fans continue to give them some of the most unforgettable nights of their lives. Turn up the techno, grab your sweatbands, and dive into our deep-chat with the unstoppable force that is Electric Callboy. To get tickets for Electric Callboy's Australian tour visit www.destroyalllines.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Bowl Cuts And Breakdowns: ELECTRIC CALLBOY’s Aussie Arena Invasion

  5. 4 days ago

    Incoming! THE KOVENANT Prepare For Aussie Assault

    Australia, stretch your necks and brace your ear drums, because the metal gods have smiled upon us once again. After nearly three long decades of waiting, industrial symphonic black metal royalty The Kovenant are finally crossing the equator to make their monumental Australian debut this September. Let that sink in for a second. Thirty years. For decades, Aussie metalheads have had to settle for spinning worn-out CDs and watching grainy live footage from European festivals, wondering if we would ever see this legendary outfit land on our shores. They aren't just coming down under for a standard greatest-hits run, either. The Norwegian visionaries are packing up their gear and heading to the southern hemisphere to perform their groundbreaking, absolute masterpiece of an album, 1998’s Nexus Polaris, in its entirety. When that record dropped, it didn’t just push the boundaries of extreme music; it shattered them completely, fusing the icy, unyielding malice of black metal with sweeping, galactic electronics and symphonic grandiosity. It is an album that shaped a generation of heavy music fans, and hearing it live from start to finish promises to be nothing short of a religious experience for the local heavy army. But the news gets even better. Not only are they dusting off the leather and studs to deliver a masterclass in sonic extremity, but frontman and mastermind Nagash has dropped a massive bombshell ahead of the tour: The Kovenant are officially back in the studio and well advanced on a brand-new album, with most of the tracks already locked and loaded. With massive, highly anticipated shows locked in for Melbourne and Sydney, these gigs are guaranteed to be an absolute bloodbath in the best possible way. The mosh pits will be lawless, the energy will be explosive, and the front rows are going to leave venues in absolute ruins. It is a legendary milestone for the Australian metal community, and God help anyone standing in the way when the first symphonic breakdown drops. HEAVY caught up with the enigmatic Nagash to pull back the curtain on this historic tour. We get the full, unvarnished lowdown on why now was the perfect time for the reunion, the logistical madness of bringing such a massive production to Australia for the very first time, and what it feels like to revisit a legendary piece of work like Nexus Polaris all these years later. We also dig deep into the writing process of their upcoming record to find out exactly what the next chapter of the band sounds like. 18/09/26 - MAXX WATTS, MELBOURNE 19/09/26 - CROWBAR, SYDNEY Tix: https://swdpresents.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Incoming! THE KOVENANT Prepare For Aussie Assault

  6. 4 days ago

    POLARIS: Unfiltered, Unleashed, And Without You

    Interview by Angela Croudace Australia, strap yourselves in.  If you thought Sydney’s heavy hitters Polaris were done pushing the boundaries of the global metalcore landscape, you are dead wrong. These guys don’t just walk up to the line; they systematically tear it down and rebuild it with more grit, more venom, and more raw emotion than almost any other band on the planet today. They have consistently proven themselves to be the undisputed kings of the modern Aussie heavy music scene, but what they have cooked up next is bound to catch a few people completely off guard. Today, we are diving deep into the black heart of their brand-new sonic weapon, Without You, as HEAVY sits down with vocalist Jamie Hails and bass player/clean vocalist Jake Steinhauser. We all know that Polaris are no strangers to delivering absolute auditory violence, but Without You feels entirely different. It is a massive, towering beast of a track that balances their signature, bone-shattering breakdowns with a haunting, melodic vulnerability that will leave you absolutely breathless. It’s heavy, it’s beautiful, and it bites hard. The track showcases a band that is not afraid to evolve, trading none of their ferocious power while tapping into a deeper, more mature level of songwriting that proves exactly why they are dominating stages worldwide. This isn't just another song to add to the mosh pit playlist—this is a defining statement. We sat down for a massive chat with the boys to get the absolute inside word on how this monster of a track came to life. We talk about the grueling creative process behind the music, the lyrical weight that carries the song's emotional core, and how they managed to capture such a massive sound in the studio. We also look ahead to what this means for the future of Polaris, their upcoming touring plans including Good Things Festival, how they keep pushing themselves to the absolute limit without ever losing their identity and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    POLARIS: Unfiltered, Unleashed, And Without You

  7. 5 days ago

    Beer Soaked Bliss: LAGERSTEIN Return Home To Lay Waste To Australian Livers

    Brisbane’s favorite rum-guzzling party pirates, Lagerstein, are back and ready to lay waste to your livers. After what feels like an eternity off the map, the boys have finally dusted off the S.S. Plunderberg to deliver the most aggressively fun spectacle in Australian heavy music. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness a Lagerstein show, you know it’s not just a concert. It is a full-blown, beer-soaked wall of sound that hits like a tidal wave and leaves you nursing a hangover for a week. The band made a massive splash by returning to the stage, returning to Australia for four headline shows. They absolutely tore the roof off Crowbar Brisbane for a legendary comeback party, but that was just the appetizer. The main course is officially nearly served, as the boys have just one more show left on this run at the legendary Corner hotel in Melbourne this Friday, September 4. Lagerstein have been on a single-minded mission to deliver the ultimate party times, the tour serving as a triumphant reminder of why these larrikins are an absolute institution in the local scene. They don't just play music; they build an absolute community of pure, unadulterated joy out of raw heavy energy. Behind the scenes, the creative engine hasn't slowed down either. Between downing beers and steering the ship, the band has been quietly working away on the next chapter of their stellar discography, plotting a brand-new record that promises to be bigger, louder, and rowdier than anything they’ve done before. We recently sat down to parley with the one and only Majestic Beast, getting the absolute lowdown on the chaos of the tour so far, the inner workings of their upcoming album, and how the hell they manage to keep this insane party sailing year after year. Grab a cold one, raise your horns, and dive into our fun chat with Australia’s premier pirate metal outfit! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    Beer Soaked Bliss: LAGERSTEIN Return Home To Lay Waste To Australian Livers

  8. 5 days ago

    PERTURBATOR On Upcoming Australian Tour With HEALTH

    Synth-driven producer Perturbator is heading back to Australia next month, joining HEALTH's tour as support after the two acts crossed paths through mutual popularity in the region. In a new interview, the artist explained the tour was an easy yes: a chance to return to a country he already loves, paired with an invitation from friends whose Australian fanbase is thriving. It's not his first rodeo here, and he's clearly fond of what he's found before — from the food and the "opposite" weather to, unsurprisingly, the kangaroos. But it's the crowds that stand out most. He described Australian audiences as wild and riotous in the best way, calling the shows some of the most memorable of his touring career. The tour also lands at an interesting point in his creative evolution. What started as a bedroom-producer project has grown into a globally touring act, and his sound has shifted well beyond the synthwave tag that once defined him — something he says was a deliberate break after 2016's The Uncanny Valley. These days, he leans into whatever feels honest, drawing inspiration from film, video games, and even brutalist architecture. With a soundtrack still on his bucket list, Australian fans can expect a set shaped by an artist unafraid to keep moving forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

    PERTURBATOR On Upcoming Australian Tour With HEALTH
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All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine. HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

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