Heavy Metal Tones

Tony Evans
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Dive headfirst into the world of metal with Heavy Metal Tones! Host Tony brings you in-depth album reviews, band interviews, and insider stories from the scene — perfect for fans who live for riffs, solos, and epic metal moments. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and exclusive episodes. Don't miss out—subscribe now and turn up the volume!  heavymetaltones@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetalTones patreon.com/heavymetaltones www.tiktok.com/@heavymetaltones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep 281 - 50 years of Punk 1976- 2026 Part 5 Punk goes to art school- Adam And The Ants - Dirk Wears White Sox

    5d ago

    Ep 281 - 50 years of Punk 1976- 2026 Part 5 Punk goes to art school- Adam And The Ants - Dirk Wears White Sox

    The journey through 50 years of punk continues as we arrive at one of the movement's most fascinating crossroads – where punk attitude collided with art school experimentation. This week, we're diving into the debut album from Adam and the Ants, Dirk Wears White Sox, a record that helped push punk beyond three chords and rebellion into bold new creative territory. Released in 1979, Dirk Wears White Sox blended punk energy with post-punk innovation, angular guitars, dark themes, and an unmistakable sense of style, becoming a landmark release of the era and a key influence on the emerging post-punk scene. Join me as I explore this groundbreaking album track by track, examining how Adam Ant and company transformed punk's raw foundations into something artistic, theatrical, and completely unique. Before the pirate costumes and chart-topping hits, there was Dirk Wears White Sox—a strange, stylish, and essential chapter in punk history. All this and plenty of great music on Heavy Metal Tones! Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  2. Ep 280 Living Colour's Vivid the 80's masterpeice VIVID

    Jun 16

    Ep 280 Living Colour's Vivid the 80's masterpeice VIVID

    This week on Heavy Metal Tones we dive into one of the most important and groundbreaking albums of the late '80s – Vivid, the stunning debut from Living Colour. Released in 1988, Vivid smashed through musical boundaries, blending hard rock, metal, funk, soul and social commentary into a sound that was completely its own. The album launched the band into the spotlight, reaching the Top 10 in the US and delivering the Grammy-winning anthem Cult of Personality.  Join me as I revisit this masterpiece track by track, exploring the incredible guitar work of Vernon Reid, the powerhouse vocals of Corey Glover, and the band's fearless approach to tackling social and political issues through music. From Cult of Personality and Open Letter (To a Landlord) to Glamour Boys, we'll examine why Vivid remains as relevant and electrifying today as it was nearly four decades ago.  If you've only ever heard the hits, prepare to discover why Vivid is regarded as a landmark album in heavy music history. Turn it up loud and join me for Episode 280 of Heavy Metal Tones! Here are the tracks that I found very influential at this point in the 80's Living Colour Cult Of Personality https://youtu.be/7xxgRUyzgs0?si=p4yqluWT9LoyeYid Grand Master Flash and the furious 5 (White Lines) https://youtu.be/DwRXI-y6M9o?si=CyTljkgOl1MEmstB Prince Sign O The Times https://youtu.be/8EdxM72EZ94?si=_UaZNTxnZaJScnJ7 Eric Clapton Behind The Mask https://youtu.be/IQAfclLn9iY?si=cPoKZOFTzojhJwFK Marillion Bside Tux On https://youtu.be/r3lmQA297vQ?si=Erg3rsKIG9K6ZW0z Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  3. EP 279 Winter double bill Interviews with Eivor and Sylvaine Australian tour interviews

    Jun 9

    EP 279 Winter double bill Interviews with Eivor and Sylvaine Australian tour interviews

    This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with two of the most captivating voices in modern Nordic music, Sylvaineand Eivør, as they prepare to bring their unique sounds to Australian audiences. (Note that this tour was March 2026) We discuss their upcoming Australian tour, the creative forces behind their music, and how they blend elements of folk, atmospheric soundscapes, metal, and emotion into something truly unforgettable. From the icy landscapes that inspire their art to the challenges and rewards of performing across the world, this is a fascinating conversation with two artists who continue to push musical boundaries. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, join me for an in-depth look at the worlds of Sylvaine and Eivør, along with a selection of music showcasing why both artists have become such compelling and respected voices on the international stage. Only on Heavy Metal Tones. Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  4. EP 278 UFO's 3rd album Phenomenon the album that ignited the NWOBHM featuring new metal from Vienna The Devastation

    Jun 2

    EP 278 UFO's 3rd album Phenomenon the album that ignited the NWOBHM featuring new metal from Vienna The Devastation

    Heavy Metal Tones Episode 278 takes a trip back to 1974 as we explore Phenomenon, the third album from legendary British hard rockers UFO. Widely regarded as the record that launched the band's classic era, Phenomenon introduced the incredible guitar talents of Michael Schenker and marked UFO's transition from space rock adventurers to hard rock heavyweights. Featuring timeless classics such as "Doctor Doctor" and "Rock Bottom," this album helped lay the foundations for generations of hard rock and heavy metal bands that followed. Then in the break, it's time for something brand new and brutally heavy with the latest single from Vienna's rising extreme metal force The Devastation. If you like your metal fierce, uncompromising, and packed with intensity, this is one you won't want to miss. From hard rock history to the cutting edge of extreme metal, Episode 278 delivers another journey through the sounds that make Heavy Metal Tones essential listening. https://thedevastationband.com/home Here is a Taste of The Devastation live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEpejxWrQC4 Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  5. EP 277 Max Cavalera and Richie Cavalera the metal family

    May 26

    EP 277 Max Cavalera and Richie Cavalera the metal family

    This week on Heavy Metal Tones things take an unexpected turn. The planned review of Sepultura had to be postponed due to personal reasons, but the metal gods delivered something just as crushing in its place. Episode 277 becomes a Cavalera family affair as I dive into two exclusive interviews. First up is metal legend Max Cavalera talking all things Soulfly, the spirit of heavy music, and the fire that still drives one of metal’s most influential voices. Then I’m joined by his stepson Richie Cavalera from Incite as we discuss the band’s evolution, modern groove metal aggression, and carrying the Cavalera legacy into a new generation. No scripts, no plans, just raw conversation, heavy riffs, and two generations of extreme metal power on one massive episode of Heavy Metal Tones. Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  6. Ep 276, 50 years of Punk 1976 - 2026 Part 4 - Eddie And The Hot Rods Teenage Depression the missing link Pub Rock to Punk

    May 19

    Ep 276, 50 years of Punk 1976 - 2026 Part 4 - Eddie And The Hot Rods Teenage Depression the missing link Pub Rock to Punk

    The 50 Years of Punk (1976–2026) series rolls into Part 4, and in this month's special we hit one of the true bridge records of the era. Before punk fully kicked the doors off the hinges, Eddie and the Hot Rods were already flooring the accelerator — and their debut album Teenage Depression became the missing link between the grit of Pub Rock and the explosion of Punk Rock. In Episode 276, I dive into how this high-octane record captured the urgency, attitude and street-level energy that helped spark a movement. We’ll explore the band’s place in the late-70s scene, the raw sound that pushed pub rock into overdrive, and why Teenage Depression still feels like a live wire nearly 50 years on. Turn it up, feel the speed, and join me for another chapter in punk history on Heavy Metal Tones. Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  7. EP 275 Destruction Of The Healer - A Universe Bereaved - Australian underground extremity -

    May 12

    EP 275 Destruction Of The Healer - A Universe Bereaved - Australian underground extremity -

    This week on Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 275, we unleash the ferocity of Destruction Of The Healer and their brand-new album A Universe Bereaved This isn’t doom — this is full-throttle extreme metal. Savage riffs, relentless drums, and a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere that hits like a meteor strike. This record is intense, aggressive, and absolutely uncompromising, and we’re diving deep into the tones, the songwriting, and where this beast of an album sits in the modern underground. I’ll also be spinning the first single “Beastial Hunger”, so prepare yourself for a taste of the chaos. If your metal is fast, brutal, and unrelenting… this episode is essential listening. As promised here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/OGkjzJrmuEI?si=_54w9v3YOYiDWTj8 Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  8. EP 274 Gopher's Tunnel Buddies an album 250 years in the making

    May 5

    EP 274 Gopher's Tunnel Buddies an album 250 years in the making

    This week on Heavy Metal Tones Episode 274, we go fully subterranean with Aussie riff burrowers Gopher and their debut album Tunnel Buddies. Legend has it the band was founded by two historically questionable heroes, Ned Smelly and Ernie Bingo, after a very long boat trip with the First Fleet. While the rest of the passengers were busy inventing Australia, these two were apparently below deck inventing fuzz tone and arguing about snacks. History may not confirm this… but the riffs absolutely do. This album digs deep into groove, chaos, and pure backyard-mosh energy. It’s loud, it’s ridiculous, and it sounds like someone plugged a distortion pedal into a shovel and said, “Yeah, that’ll do.” I’ll also be spinning two standout singles from the record: the gloriously deranged Kupa- Kupa Mamam and the sky-high party anthem The Party In The Sky. Because even tunnel dwellers need a rooftop celebration. Grab your hard hat and a cold one — this week we’re going underground, and the party started in 1788. Kupa - Kupa Malam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoLgTPcXd0 The Party In The Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnHYs6yNszg Merch baby Merch https://gopherit.bandcamp.com/merch Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
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Dive headfirst into the world of metal with Heavy Metal Tones! Host Tony brings you in-depth album reviews, band interviews, and insider stories from the scene — perfect for fans who live for riffs, solos, and epic metal moments. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and exclusive episodes. Don't miss out—subscribe now and turn up the volume!  heavymetaltones@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetalTones patreon.com/heavymetaltones www.tiktok.com/@heavymetaltones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tony Evans
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tony Evans
  • Show Website
    Heavy Metal Tones