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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.

16H AGO

Evolution Through Revolution With MIKEY ARTHUR From THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER

A whole new world of inventive, insidious and infectious metalcore awaits in 2026, with Melbourne's The Gloom In The Corner -- Mikey Arthur (vocals), Jesse Abdurazak (guitar), Paul Musolino (bass) and Joshua Clinch (drums) -- on the cusp of releasing their third full-length album Royal Discordance, due out on Friday 27 February via SharpTone Records. A record that could readily soundtrack an Anime epic, a Netflix smash series, or a sprawling open-world game, Royal Discordance is certainly not your average metalcore album. An action-packed opus hell-bent on sharp narratives and astonishing sonic dexterity, Royal Discordance journeys between an all-out onslaught (previous single Assassination Run) through to cinematic-yet-sinister brutality on Nope (Hollow Point Elysium), grinning chaotic frenzy on You Didn't Like Me Then (You Won't Like Me Now), and a double closing sucker punch via the two-track suite Love 1: A Quaver Through the Pale and Love 2: A Walk Amongst The Poppy Fields. HEAVY caught up with Mikey Arthur to find out more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

15 min
16H AGO

Venturing Into Heavier Territory With KURT From VARRIM

Formed in early 2022, Townsville metal outfit Varrim burst onto the scene with their debut single Buried in the Hills in August 2022, immediately setting the tone for their signature sound: angry, heavy, and groovy, with blasts of rage, wicked hooks, and evil breakdowns. This track marked the start of what would become Varrim’s DNA. Following up with Spirit Bomb - inspired by vocalist Kurt’s love for Goku from Dragon Ball Z - the band continued to refine their sound — blending brutal heaviness with melodic and chaotic energy. In April 2023, Varrim released Hunger for the Taste of Conquer, while simultaneously chipping away at their debut EP, Funeral for the Undead, featuring four tracks: Funeral for the Undead, Slaves, Genetic Hell, and Dethroned. The EP launched Varrim into live performance mode, securing shows across Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Yeppoon. Known for their high-energy, brutal live sets, Varrim quickly gained a reputation as a band to watch in the local heavy scene. In December 2024, the band teamed up with local filmmaker Arik to release their debut music video for the single Exhume, featuring vocals from Yowie Smith. Exhume showcased a new direction for Varrim — darker, heavier, and packed with groove-laden, crushing breakdowns — setting the stage for the band’s next evolution. Throughout the following year, Varrim focused on recording their next single, Carnography, and developing a music video to match. Despite a busy year of recording and production, the band still tore up stages alongside acts like Hidden Intent, King Parrot, and Pig Destroyer, as well as performing with numerous local heavy bands, steadily building a devoted following. Carnography, dropping 21/02/26, will be the first release from Varrim’s upcoming 5-track EP Devourance. With more music, more live shows, and a relentless drive, 2026 promises to be another year of growth, aggression, and pure Varrim energy. HEAVY caught up with vocalist Kurt to find out more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

11 min
23H AGO

Too Old For TikTok, Too Loud For Silence: LORD OF THE LOST Head Down Under

Interview by Ali Williams Lord of the Lost are currently somewhere between frostbite and frequent flyer miles. When HEAVY’s Ali Williams caught up with frontman Chris Harms, the band were enjoying an “off day” in Las Vegas, which sounds glamorous until you realise it comes after three straight weeks of snow and a delightful minus 25 degrees in Canada. Celsius, for the record. The kind of cold that makes you reconsider every life choice that led you there. The German dark rock outfit are wrapping up the North American leg of their tour before pointing themselves toward Australia for the very first time. Yes, first time. Seventeen years into their career and they’ve somehow never made it Down Under. Not for lack of trying either. A previous Australian run collapsed thanks to the classic rock’n’roll villain arc of a disappearing promoter and vanishing ticket money . Enter Hardline Media and Extratours, who stepped in to resurrect the tour and finally get the band on a plane for the 28-hour trek south That’s commitment. Or madness. Possibly both. The Australian run kicks off in Brisbane on February 19 before heading through Melbourne, Sydney and wrapping up in Adelaide It’s a tight schedule. Fly in the night before the first show, play, fly, repeat, and then straight back out again No cuddling koalas, no hunting for drop bears, no leisurely beach days. Just work, work, work. Romantic, isn’t it? Musically, Lord of the Lost are in the middle of rolling out their ambitious Opus trilogy. Volumes 1 and 2 are already out in the world, with Volume 3 on the way. Two singles from the final instalment have already dropped, meaning Aussie fans will get a taste of the new material alongside the older cuts that built their reputation Harms promises a set that represents the whole journey, not just the shiny new toys. And journey is the right word. Over 17 years, the band have evolved through multiple musical styles, toured with Iron Maiden and even dipped into the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 tghe result is a fanbase that’s gloriously mixed. Older devotees have grown up with the band, while younger fans keep discovering them through playlists and, somehow, TikTok Harms jokes they’re “too old for TikTok,” but the algorithm clearly disagrees. As for what Aussie audiences can expect? According to Harms (who answered in jest), “extremely boring shows” with zero effort and maximum disappointment. Given their reputation for theatrical impact and high-energy performances, we’ll assume that’s the driest German humour you’ll hear all summer. After surviving Canadian blizzards and Vegas temptations, Lord of the Lost are trading snow boots for sunscreen and finally ticking Australia off the bucket list. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, prepare yourselves. Seventeen years in the making, and they’re not flying 28 hours for a quiet night out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

12 min
1D AGO

The Sound of Persistence: A WILHELM SCREAM Down Under

Interview by Angela Croudace A Wilhelm Scream are heading back to Australia this March and if you know AWS you know that these guys, much like myself, love a chat! So much in fact, that we had to schedule two interviews just to get through all my questions. Thank you for the laughs guys, I sincerely needed that after the week I was having, anyway, let’s get into what we discussed. Our interview with Trev and Ben started off strong talking of coffee rituals, the band’s unfiltered group chat, and the ever-expanding “Wilhelm Scream” lore that continually grows more nuanced. Beneath the laughs, though, was something more telling. Trev spoke about constantly chasing the next goal, never settling, never coasting. It’s that mindset that’s fuelled a career built on integrity rather than trends. Far from a cliché quintet, A Wilhelm Scream have carved out their lane with staggeringly rich albums of ultra-technical, melodic punk firestorms, drawing from their deep catalogue when shaping new material instead of reinventing themselves for relevance. Joining them in Melbourne on March 8 are Authority Zero and Aussie punks The Decline. Expect riffs, sweat and zero complacency, oh yeah and maybe a dash of yapping. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

36 min
1D AGO

Better Days, And Plenty More Ahead With SEAN MACKIN From YELLOWCARD

Interview by Mizzie Maxx Alt rock icons Yellowcard have released a new version of their track Bedroom Posters which features current touring partners Good Charlotte. The original version of Bedroom Posters can be found on their 2025 album, Better Days. “GC and Yellowcard finally have a song together and it feels so right”, Good Charlotte lead vocalist Joel Madden says. "I love this band and this song and I’m so happy we got the GCXYC collab. And now we are going on tour! This is our love language and I hope everyone that listens feels the love that both our bands have for each other, our fans, and for the music. I can’t wait for tour!” Better Days is Yellowcard’s first new album in almost a decade and first with executive producer Travis Barker, with Barker also playing drums on every song including Bedroom Posters, Better Days, honestly I and Take What you Want. Yellowcard join Good Charlotte in Australia on their Motel Du Cap World Tour, GC's first shows down under in eight years! The tour hits Australia & New Zealand, starting on February 17. HEAVY's Mizzie Maxx spoke with Yellowcard violinist Sean Mackin to find out more. "We were just here celebrating 20 years of Ocean Avenue, so we're going to mix up the set a little bit," Mackin began. "We have this new batch of songs from the album Better Days with Travis Barker producing, and hopefully everyone in Australia is aware of those songs and we can play a couple off of that. It's a small milestone for us, we've never had a number one song before with Better Days reaching number one on the charts in the United States." In the full interview, Sean spoke more about Yellowcard's visit to Australia, their upcoming live-show plans, and creative work around the new album Better Days. He said the Australian performances will blend Ocean Avenue anniversary material with tracks from Better Days. Sean highlighted the single Bedroom Posters, which features Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, revealing that collaboration grew out of long-standing Warped Tour relationships and a backstage conversation that led Joel to agree to contribute quickly. Conversation then turned to songwriting and production choices for Better Days, including collaborative sessions with songwriter Nick Long and producer Travis Barker, who invited the band to his studio and helped write multiple songs. He group discussed the album's emotional content, Sean’s violin contributions—traced to his mother's influence—and practical advice for emerging bands to stay genuine and outwork competitors plus more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

13 min
1D AGO

Drinking From The Poisoned Chalice With SPACE OF VARIATIONS

Explosive Ukrainian metalcore force SPACE OF VARIATIONS returns with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records. Blending furious brutality with heartfelt emotion, the four-piece band sheds their skin and continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, their new record showing a new facet of their ever-evolving sound—a new era. Bold as ever, Poisoned Art explores the boundaries of modern sounds. SPACE OF VARIATIONS directs the way into the future of metalcore: unbroken, unapologetic—unstoppable. HEAVY caught up with the band to find out more, starting by asking how they were feeling about Poisoned Art just out from last weeks release. "I'm excited, confident, but in the same way, I'm thinking how to play these songs live," Dima Kozhuhar (vocals) replied. "It's both things for me. It's like excitement and a little bit of like fear, you know, how the people will react. But in the end, I'm happy that we did this album and finished it." We ask the band to dive deeper into the album from a musical point of view. "What can I say about musical parts from a musical point of view?" Alex Zatserkovny (guitar, vocals) measured. "It's a natural extension of our previous art. For me it's still Space Of Variations and we always change something when we're recording. It's like normal, organic and natural stuff. I don't know, we're always looking for some new angles, new points of view or art. No dramatic changes, I believe, but at the same time, I believe this album sounds very different from all previous albums." Discussion then moved into musical intent and composition: the band described the album as a natural extension of prior work, blending genres and seeking new angles in composition and sound. They explained the singles strategy—releasing varied tracks (Halo, Tribe, Lies, Doppelganger, Ghost Town) to keep listeners uncertain about the album’s full scope—and confirmed Tribe was chosen as opener and lead single for its impactful qualities. They addressed bilingual lyrics as a nod to Ukrainian fans and discussed touring ambitions including a clear interest in playing Australia, plus more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

17 min
1D AGO

New World Disorder With DARIUS TEHRANI From SPITE

In recent years, California deathcore juggernauts Spite have risen to the forefront of modern heavy music, building a reputation as one of the most formidable forces in the genre. They've drawn comparisons to Thy Art Is Murder, The Acacia Strain and Suicide Silence, and have consistently pushed and pulled at the boundaries of metalcore, nu metal and deathcore. Their rise has been fast and impossible to ignore, seeing the band collect millions of streams and hundreds of thousands of social media followers.Unafraid to experiment and unfazed by expectation, Spite have continually expanded their sonic palate with each new release, culminating with last year's well received album New World Killer, which will be the focus of the band's debut Australian headline performances. Through past visits sharing the stage with Make Them Suffer and Thy Art Is Murder, Spite have integrated themselves into the lives of Australian music lovers with their uncompromising live assault and inate ability to genuinely enjoy each passing moment as a band. With the tour set to kick off in Brisbane on April 24, HEAVY caught up with frontman Darius Tehrani to guage just how much carnage Spite plans to reign down on us all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

16 min
5D AGO

Peeling Back The Layers With SOUND AFFLICTION

Brisbane rock outfit Sound Affliction are proud to release their debut album, Behind The Walls, available now via Australia's only independent rock music label XMusic. The band comment "Behind The Walls is a cumulation of several years of hard work, writing, recording and performing songs we love. It features a diverse range of songs but sticks to the band’s core theme of hard rock with emotive lyrics. Our songs are known for dealing with issues that many people face in modern society, such as depression, anxiety and addiction. As the title suggests we all build walls around us to protect ourselves from the outside world, but who really knows what is going on behind those walls." XMusic's Tim McLean-Smith adds "Sound Affliction have delivered an amazing debut album full of driving riffs overlayed by melodies and incredible vocal performances. You discover more the more you listen to this album. Turn it UP! And enjoy." Sound Affliction have shown their tremendous range via four widely diverse singles, the emotionally charged Sober, the riff frenzy of Devil In Me and the powerful songwriting of Leave The Light On and the angst filled The End. To celebrate the release of the album, they have also dropped the final single from it, Fly. HEAVY caught up with the band to find out more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

12 min

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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