Scars and Guitars Andrew McKaysmith

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.

The Acolyte Of The Foul Ones leads Altar of Gore, a New Jersey death metal band, with its new album, Litanies Of The Unceasing Agonies. We talk about the sound's evolution, drawing from epic fantasy series for lyrical inspiration and exploring obscure cult rites. We delve into how their focus on flesh, blood, and bone over occult spirituality shapes their music and lyrics. Plus, we cover their creative process, visual imagery, and what's ahead for Altar of Gore.
Litanies Of The Unceasing Agonies is now available on LP, CD, and digital platforms. Order now at Bandcamp. The band's collective/label NVNM is also planning a cassette version.

In this episode, Serena from Svalbard joins me for a laid-back conversation. Amidst a whirlwind of interviews, ours stood out as the informal gem among the earnest queries from eager indie journalists. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, we still discussed some intriguing topics, including Australia's unique traits, the prime spots for rollercoaster enthusiasts while on tour, the world of psychedelics, and, naturally, insights into Svalbard's tour.
Destroy All Lines Presents: SVALBARD (UK) w/ special guests RUN Thursday 23.05 - Lynotts Lounge, PERTH Friday 24.05 - Crowbar, SYDNEY Saturday 25.05 - Soapbox, BRISBANE Sunday 26.05 - Howler, MELBOURNE TICKETS: https://daltours.cc/svalbard