Scars and Guitars

Andrew McKaysmith
Scars and Guitars

Join journalist Andrew McKaysmith on Scars and Guitars, an acclaimed podcast exploring the music industry. With 600+ interviews, he creates a safe space for artists to share their stories. The podcast delivers an authentic and captivating experience. Tune in now and discover the magic of conversations with many of the luminaries from hard rock, heavy and extreme metal.

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Andy Cichon (Billy Joel / Shania Twain / Judge Mercy / Icehouse / James Reyne et al.)

    Andy Cichon is an accomplished Australian musician with an impressive career spanning decades. Currently, he serves as Billy Joel’s bassist, following a long tenure with Shania Twain’s band. In his early career, Andy co-wrote the massive hit “Suddenly,” which gained national attention as the soundtrack to the iconic 1987 TV wedding of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan’s characters on Neighbours. In Australia, Andy fronted Judge Mercy, a hard-hitting blues-metal band that opened for legendary acts such as Iron Maiden and AC/DC. He reflects on the reasons behind the band's disbandment and discusses the possibility of reissuing their debut album, Protocol So Holy, on vinyl or making it available on streaming platforms. Beyond Judge Mercy, Andy’s career highlights include collaborations with Icehouse and James Reyne and his iconic bass performance on Darryl Braithwaite’s hit “One Summer” from the Edge album. Andy also shares memories of working with Pete Wells and Rose Tattoo, reflecting on the personal impact of those collaborations. From growing up in the suburbs of Adelaide to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, Andy’s journey is a testament to talent and perseverance. In this episode, he opens up about the defining moments of his career and his insights into sustaining success in the ever-changing world of professional music. https://www.facebook.com/andycichonbass/ https://www.instagram.com/cichonandy/

    1h39min
  2. 4 DE JAN.

    'Musicians' Perspective Series' - The Bass Guitar

    This inaugural episode of our series pays tribute to the profound influence of musicians who have redefined the musical landscape across diverse genres. It offers a deep dive into the evolution of the bass guitar, spotlighting the trailblazing artists who elevated it from a supporting role to a driving force in the development of funk, disco, and fusion as these styles branched out from their jazz origins. We begin with Larry Graham, the father of slap bass, whose work on Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You" and Graham Central Station’s "Hair" and "Now Do You Wanna Dance" defined funk’s rhythmic core. Moving into jazz fusion, we spotlight Stanley Clarke, whose innovative bass lines on "Lopsy Lu" and "School Days" demonstrated the instrument's melodic and harmonic possibilities. The funk and disco world is represented by Bernard Edwards, whose legendary grooves on CHIC classics like "I Want Your Love" and "Dance, Dance, Dance" set a gold standard, alongside Nate Phillips of Pleasure, celebrated for his electrifying work on "Glide." Louis Johnson of The Brothers Johnson brought slap bass to new heights with tracks like "Get the Funk Out of My Face" and "Stomp!" We also honour Abraham Laboriel, known for his sophisticated work on George Benson's "Give Me the Night," and Freddie Washington, whose iconic bassline drives Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots." Mark King of Level 42 showcases the fusion of funk and pop with his intricate playing on "Love Games" and "Lessons in Love," while Ron Francois delivers melodic elegance in Eurogliders’ "Heaven." The episode highlights the subtle genius of Nathan East, whose minimalist grooves in Daft Punk's "Lose Yourself to Dance" and Eurythmics' "Would I Lie to You?" exemplify restraint and precision. We then turn to the soulful power of Doug Pinnick from King's X on "Dogman" and the eccentric brilliance of Les Claypool, who reimagined Stanley Clarke’s "Silly Putty" with Primus. Finally, we venture into extreme metal with Steve DiGiorgio, whose fretless mastery shines in Death’s "Nothing is Everything" and Control Denied’s "Breaking the Broken," and Tony Choy, whose jazz-inspired lines in Atheist’s "Mother Man" expanded the boundaries of technical death metal. We celebrate Sean Malone of Cynic for his breathtaking solo on "Textures" and remember the late Roger Patterson, whose aggressive style shaped Atheist’s early sound. This series intentionally excludes titans like James Jamerson, Steve Harris, John Entwistle, Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, and Jaco Pastorius, who already enjoy widespread acclaim. Instead, the spotlight underappreciated bassists from funk, jazz fusion, dance funk, disco, funk metal and extreme metal, whose artistry has influenced countless musicians, including myself. This episode is a tribute to their enduring contributions and a testament to the profound impact of the bass guitar on modern music.

    4h20min
  3. 29/12/2024

    Astennu (Covenant/ Lord Kaos/ Carpe Tenebrum/ ex-Dimmu Borgir)

    Astennu returns to the show to discuss the triumphant resurgence of Covenant. Alongside reflecting on Covenant’s relaunch, he opens up about the circumstances surrounding his departure from Dimmu Borgir, shares plans for a solo album and reveals what’s next for the legendary Lord Kaos. In this candid conversation, Astennu doesn’t hold back, shedding light on long-standing rumours and unveiling the truth behind narratives shaped by conjecture and misinformation. This episode isn’t for fanboys or those content to believe the noise - prepare for an unfiltered discussion. Covenant is officially back in action, recently delivering a blistering Nexus Polaris-themed set at Eindhoven. Upcoming appearances include the Karmøygeddon Metal Festival, 70,000 Tons of Metal, and more.  Covenant Booking Information: For bookings, contact Håkon Grav at Photograve Management: www.photograve.net. Stay Updated on Covenant’s Latest News: Instagram: @thetruekovenant YouTube: TheTrueKovenant TikTok: @the.kovenant Explore Astennu’s Official Store: Visit the Astennu Music Store for exclusive offerings: Astennu VST Package (Reaper) Astennu’s IRs Astennu’s Signature Kemper Profile – Nexus Polaris Live Sound Covenant Nexus Polaris Guitar Tab Book Discover Everything Lord Kaos: Check out their Metal Archives page: Lord Kaos on Metal Archives.Find links to social media, merchandise, and more to stay connected with the band’s latest updates and releases. Check Out Carpe Tenebrum: Explore the band’s history and stay connected with their latest updates and releases here:Carpe Tenebrum on Metal Archives.

    2h34min
  4. 22/12/2024

    New music show December 2024

    The December 2024 new music show features NECKBREAKKER from Within The Viscera, THE HALO EFFECT from March Of The Unheard, BATUSHKA with "WIERSZALIN III," and JINJER with "Green Serpent." HELLOWEEN performs "Forever And One (Neverland)" live alongside GAUPA, DAYS OF JUPITER, God Complex, LUNA KILLS, ELUVEITIE, BLACKBRIAR, and OCTOPLOID. ATHENA XIX, Amaranthe, and ABZY add synth and Middle Eastern metal. Power metal comes from ALL FOR METAL, DYNAZTY, Niviane, and Steel Forge and Exiled Hope. Metalcore is represented by MEMPHIS MAY FIRE and BLEED FROM WITHIN, black metal by BURIAL OATH, DECLINE OF THE I, Hellpriests, Serpent Sceptre, and Catharia. TIGGUO COBAUC, Horse Butcher, NECROTECH, HELEVORN, and various death metal bands like Boreal Grave, Klaïton, Slaughtersun, ABOLISHMENT OF FLESH, THIRTEEN GOATS, and Chuzo perform. BIND TORTURE KILL brings hardcore, Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship mixes anime with metal, Great American Ghost and Axioma offer industrial and apocalyptic sounds. OBSCURA, GRAVE DIGGER, Frankenbok, BRAINSTORM, GOTTHARD, LORDI, THE HELLACOPTERS, MARKO HIETALA, and Dellacoma cover thrash, hard rock, rock, and acoustic styles.   # Artist Song Album 1 NECKBREAKKER Absorption Within The Viscera 2 THE HALO EFFECT Cruel Perception March Of The Unheard 3 BATUSHKA WIERSZALIN III ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ 4 JINJER Green Serpent Duél 5 HELLOWEEN Forever And One (Neverland) (live) Live At Budokan 6 GAUPA Heavy Lord Single 7 DAYS OF JUPITER Desolation The World Was Never Enough 8 God Complex Salt and Ash Single 9 LUNA KILLS sugar rush DEATHMATCH 10 ELUVEITIE Premonition Single 11 BLACKBRIAR Floriography Single 12 OCTOPLOID Coast Of The Drowned Sailors [feat. Tomi Koivusaari] Beyond The Aeons 13 ATHENA XIX The Calm Before The Storm Everflow - Part 1: Frames Of Humanity 14 Amaranthe Damnation Flame (Orchestral Version) Single 15 ABZY MIRROR FT TAIFI Hollow Bloom 16 NECKBREAKKER Shackled To A Corpse Within The Viscera 17 ALL FOR METAL All For Metal Is Coming To Town Single 18 DYNAZTY Game of Faces Game of Faces 19 Niviane 12 BC: Legions Queen of Phantoms 20 Steel Forge and Exiled Hope The Calling Realm of the Exiled 21 MEMPHIS MAY FIRE Hell Is Empty Shapeshifter 22 BLEED FROM WITHIN In Place Of Your Halo Zenith 23 BURIAL OATH Void Hunter The Cycles of Suffering 24 DECLINE OF THE I L' Alliance Des Rats Single 25 Hellpriests Banishment Single 26 Serpent Sceptre Ex Igne Resurgam Heirophantom 27 Catharia Devouring Firmament Unimaginable Dreams of Fat 28 TIGGUO COBAUC Craving for Slay Fountains of Anguis 29 Horse Butcher Unnecessary Amputation Self-titled EP 30 NECROTECH Deadly Industries NECROTECHNOLOGY 31 HELEVORN Inherit the Stars Espectres 32 Boreal Grave Mother of Evil I Am Your Bane 33 Klaïton Behind The Ritual Behind the Ritual 34 Slaughtersun Black Marrow Black Marrow 35 ABOLISHMENT OF FLESH Words Defy Truth Resurrecting Misanthropy 36 THIRTEEN GOATS Sign of the Goat Capricorn Rising 37 Chuzo The Brutalator M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) 38 BIND TORTURE KILL BANDAISON Sauvagerie 39 NECKBREAKKER Face Splitting Madness Within The Viscera 40 Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship Brutal Panzer Single 41 Great American Ghost Kerosene TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS 42 Axioma Live Totality Live Totality EP 43 OBSCURA Silver Linings A Sonication 44 GRAVE DIGGER Killing Is My Pleasure Bone Collector 45 NECKBREAKKER Horizon Of Spikes Within The Viscera 46 Frankenbok You Spin Me Round Single 47 BRAINSTORM Garuda (Eater Of Snakes) Plague Of Rats 48 GOTTHARD Boom Boom Stereo Crush 49 LORDI Syntax Terror Limited Deadition 50 THE HELLACOPTERS (I Don’t Wanna Be) Just A Memory Overdriver 51 MARKO HIETALA Impatient Zero Roses From The Deep 52 Dellacoma Like A Stone Single

    4h8min

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Join journalist Andrew McKaysmith on Scars and Guitars, an acclaimed podcast exploring the music industry. With 600+ interviews, he creates a safe space for artists to share their stories. The podcast delivers an authentic and captivating experience. Tune in now and discover the magic of conversations with many of the luminaries from hard rock, heavy and extreme metal.

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