Scars and Guitars Andrew McKaysmith

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 

This episode features Mike IX from Eyehategod, where he discusses significant milestones from his and the band's career. Mike reflects on the impact of their debut album, "In the Name of Suffering," and looks back on the band's studio reunion with the 2014 self-titled album. He provides insights into making the 1993 epic "Take as Needed for Pain" and shares stories of memorable live shows and touring challenges. Mike also reveals his views on how psychedelics and other psychoactive medicines can help overcome addiction.
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 

Join us for an episode featuring a conversation with Andy Scott from Sweet ahead of their November 2024 Australian shows. We discuss the tour, his perspectives on working with an emerging Iron Maiden, and Sweet's influence on extreme and heavy music and image trends.
SWEET The Farewell Tour: Greatest Hits Dates November 2024
Friday 8th MELBOURNE, Palms At CrownSunday 10th AIRLIE BEACH Music FestivalWednesday 13th TWEED HEADS, Twin TownsThursday 14th TOOWOOMBA, The Empire TheatreSaturday 16th BRISBANE, Princess TheatreMonday 18th ADELAIDE, The GovThursday 21st SYDNEY, Factory TheatreFriday 22nd PENRITH, Penrith PanthersSaturday 23rd THIRROUL, Anitas Theatre
Tickets from: https://metropolistouring.com/sweet-2024/

Daniel Freyberg, guitarist of Crownshift and ex-Children of Bodom, discusses the formation of Crownshift, their debut album, and musical influences. He shares experiences that shaped Crownshift's direction and dives into the songwriting process, production challenges, and album artwork significance. Daniel reflects on his transition from Children of Bodom to Crownshift, their long-term goals, and fan connections.
https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

The new music show for May 2024 explores the vast spectrum of metal, uniting classic thrash figures and modern innovators. It starts with Kerry King's "Rage," featuring Paul Bostaph and Mark Osegueda, reigniting the fervour of 1980s California thrash. NOCTURNUS AD follows with "Hod, The Stellar Light," a pinnacle of progressive occult metal from their album Unicursal. EXODUS revisits their legendary 1989 live show with "Fabulous Disaster," recorded at The Astoria in London, celebrating a key moment in thrash history. The show also includes APOCALYPTICA's symphonic take on Metallica's "One" with James Hetfield and Six Feet Under return. The episode features a variety of styles, from the gritty urban trad-metal of RIOT V's "Mean Streets" to the nostalgic rock of Lucifer's cover "I Would Follow You Babe," with heavier sounds from Daath's "Ascension." Gnarly underground stuff from Earsplit PR is a feature, and other highlights include technical displays from bands like CROWNSHIFT and Cognitive, concluding with the dynamism of MY DYING BRIDE and Melbourne's The Omnific.
Full tracklist
 
Artist
Song
Kerry King
Rage
NOCTURNUS AD
Hod, The Stellar Light
EXODUS
Fabulous Disaster
Six Feet Under
When the Moon Goes Down in Blood
APOCALYPTICA
One
SEBASTIAN BACH
Freedom
RIOT V
Mean Streets
Lucifer
I Would Follow You Babe
DEEP PURPLE
Portable Door,
NOTHING MORE
ft David Draiman - ANGEL SONG
Daath
Ascension
CROWNSHIFT
My Prison
Kaosphere
Bring Out The Dead
FUMING MOUTH
Daylight Again
Cognitive
Abhorrence
APES
Coffin
Noroth
Black Serpent
GIANT SPIDER
EXIT PLAN
DARKNESS EVERYWHERE
Retaliation
TROG
RITUAL CORPSE DIVISION
BORER
Bag Seeker
HYEENA
Vampire Tornado
Kerry King
Trophies Of The Tyrant
BAT
Streetbanger
CAVALERA
Escape to the Void
VOIDGAZER
Expectations Management
MY DYING BRIDE
Her Dominion
PALLBEARER
Endless Place
The Omnific
Will-O'-The-Wisp
The Hu
TATAR Warrior (Live at Glastonbury)
BATTLE BEAST
Master of Illusion (Live in Helsinki 2023)
SIMONE SIMONS
Aeterna
Kerry King
From Hell I Rise

Learn about the inspiration behind Tzompantli from ringleader Brian 'Itztlakamayeh' Ortiz through his reflection on the band's identity and music. We explore the motivation behind blending indigenous/native rituals, history, and lore into their death/doom metal sound and Brian shares how traditional instruments enhance the band's new album, Beating The Drums Of Ancestral Force. We get to the bottom of how cohesion was maintained, with over ten musicians contributing to the album, and explore the significance of collaborating with members from different bands. I also gain insight into the creative process of recording, producing, and mastering the album. 
Beating The Drums Of Ancestral Force is out now on LP, CD, MC, and digital platforms. Orders at the label webshop here.