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Fredrik dives into The Last Will & Testament, the latest album from Opeth, set for release on November 22, 2024, through Reigning Phoenix Music. In this episode, he delves into guitar performance and other related topics. This conversation was initially envisioned as part of an expansive two-part series examining various facets of Opeth's guitar work and musical evolution. Adding to the excitement, Opeth will be touring Australia and New Zealand in November 2025.  OPETH AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES 2025 Friday, 14 November – Auckland – Town Hall   Monday, 17 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House   Tuesday, 18 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House   Thursday, 20 November – Brisbane Fortitude – Music Hall   Friday, 21 November – Melbourne – Palais Theatre   Saturday, 22 November – Adelaide Hindley – St Music Hall   Monday, 24 November – Perth – Astor Theatre   For tickets and details, visit https://metropolistouring.com/opeth-2025/ or https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/opeth-2025/ 

Former Celtic Frost guitarist Oliver Amberg discusses his time with the band, focusing on the Cold Lake era. Oliver shares insights into the album's creative process, studio dynamics, and the band's stylistic shift. He addresses the backlash from fans, reflects on Cold Lake's legacy, and discusses his creative relationship with Tom G. Warrior. We also explore the album's visual branding, the possibility of unreleased material, and how fan perceptions have changed over time. Check out Oliver’s recent music projects here: https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/ Some of Oliver's favourite musical selections as an introduction to his music: https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/album/songs-like-horses https://oliveramberg.bandcamp.com/album/the-remote-sessions-rewinded Kissing Lucifer (Featuring Oliver) plays a swing version of Cherry Orchards: https://youtu.be/8_XqDLs_L-A?si=EN8OWhKaGb73gP7f 

Max Cavalera revisits Sepultura’s groundbreaking early albums - Bestial Devastation, Morbid Visions, and Schizophrenia - sharing stories of challenges, influences, and production. He reflects on Andreas, Paulo Jr., and overlooked contributor Jairo Guedz and dives into the early tape-trading scene with legends like Chuck Schuldiner and Euronymous. CAVALERA Third World Trilogy Australian Tour Dates Friday, January 17 - Liberty Hall, Sydney Saturday, January 18 - The Tivoli, Brisbane Sunday, January 19 - Northcote Theatre, Melbourne Wednesday, January 22 - The Odeon Theatre, Hobart Thursday, January 23 - Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide Friday, January 24 - Metropolis, Fremantle From: https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/cavalera

Jørn Stubberud, better known as Necrobutcher, joins the show ahead of Mayhem's January 2025 shows in Australia, celebrating the band's 40th anniversary. In this candid conversation, Jørn opens up about his relationship with Varg Vikernes, his thoughts on the late Euronymous, working with vocalist Attila, and the controversial promotion of the bootleg Dawn of the Blackhearts, infamous for featuring a distressing image of his friend and bandmate Per Ohlin, also known as Dead. He also discusses the Lords of Chaos biopic, his connection to Australia, his legacy and much more! MAYHEM performing at: Jan 9th - Brisbane, Princess Theatre Jan 10th - Sydney, Metro Theatre Jan 12th - Melbourne, Northcote Theatre TICKETS ON SALE now:  BRISBANE - www.ticketmaster.com.au SYDNEY - www.ticketek.com.au MELBOURNE - www.moshtix.com.au www.thetruemayhem.com www.facebook.com/mayhemofficial www.swdpresents.com

Andrew Roachford as he reflects on returning to Australia for his *Then and Now Greatest Hits Tour* after nearly two decades. We discuss pre-show rituals, his powerful performance mindset, and his unique journey balancing solo work with Mike + The Mechanics. Andrew shares insights on the lasting impact of his music, pivotal career moments, hidden gems in his catalogue, and his thoughts on rock 'n' roll’s overlooked legacy alongside influences like The Beatles ROACHFORD May 2025 Australian Tour Dates Friday 16th May - FREMANTLE, Freo.Social Saturday 17th May - ADELAIDE, The Gov Friday 23rd May - MELBOURNE, 170 Russell Saturday 24th May - SYDNEY, Manning Bar Sunday 25th May - BRISBANE, The Triffid   Tickets From: https://metropolistouring.com/roachford-2025/

John Sanders, one of Alarum's two guitarists, joins the show ahead of the release of their new album, Recontinue, and their upcoming Australian tour with Pestilence and Abramelin. In this dynamic and engaging conversation, John discusses the intricacies of the new album, details of the tour, his career in radio, and how he has confronted personal challenges. Recontinue will be released on November 8, 2024. It explores themes of regeneration, resilience, and finding strength in adversity. The album comprises 11 tracks that blend heavy and soft elements, showcasing Alarum's signature fusion of progressive metal, jazz, and thrash. Alarum online:  www.alarum.com www.facebook.com/alarumofficial Instagram: @alarum_official ALARUM is on tour with Abramelin this November, supporting Pestilence! Nov 6th-Brisbane, The Triffid Nov 7th-Sydney, Crowbar Nov 8th–Canberra, The Baso Nov 10th-Melbourne, Max Watts Tickets from www.swdpresents.com

John Gallagher has been the driving force at the forefront of Raven for over four decades. In this insightful conversation, he shares his thoughts on their upcoming Australian shows in November 2024, the band's enduring legacy, often-overlooked albums, and reflections on former members, including his brother and longtime guitarist, Mark Gallagher. He also opens up about his experiences with the Osbournes, Metallica, and his perspective on the growing wave of authoritarianism across the Western world.  RAVEN and HYENA Australian Tour Dates Friday 8th November - MELBOURNE - Northcote Social Saturday 9th November - SYDNEY - STEEL ASSASSINS FESTIVAL - Bridge Hotel (tix via Moshtix on sale now) Brisbane - Cancelled...  Link to tickets: https://hardlinemedia.net/raven-%2B-hyena   

Testament's Chuck Billy addresses controversies head-on, responding to a question about former bassist Greg Christian and shedding light on the Kukar Rockin' Fest 2014 incident in Indonesia. Chuck reflects on Testament's legacy, sharing thoughts on classic songs and personal favourites while revealing the inspiration behind recent album themes. He also discusses career crossroads, including his Sepultura audition and other band opportunities that might have been. He touches on the Nick Barker situation and working with James Murphy during his brief stint in Testament. Looking forward, Chuck talks about the band's upcoming Australian headline tour, their first since 2010, potential setlist changes, and Testament's current goals and ambitions. TESTAMENT June 2025 Australian Tour Dates Wednesday 18th June - BRISBANE, The Tivoli Friday 20th June - SYDNEY, The Metro Saturday 21st June - MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre Sunday 22nd June - ADELAIDE - The Gov Tuesday 24th June - PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle Tickets Presale: Thursday 31st October, 9am Local Time General Public On Sale: Tuesday 5th November, 9am Local time From: https://metropolistouring.com/testament-2025/ or https://thephoenix.au/testament/  

Dan knows much more than I do about Halloween, so it was an excellent opportunity to invite him to the show to discuss Halloween and many other topics! Check out Autumns Eyes: https://autumnseyes.com/ 

The October 2024 edition of *The Scars and Guitars* new music show celebrates 70 tracks spanning the extreme metal spectrum. The featured album, ORANSSI PAZUZU's Muuntautuja, delivers a mesmerising, boundary-pushing journey through blackened experimental soundscapes. This episode's lineup covers black metal, death metal, doom, stoner, and metalcore, showcasing iconic names and rising talents. Highlights include fresh releases from Jinjer, Hermano, Hangman's Chair, and SYLOSIS, alongside hidden gems from emerging bands like Tidal Shock and Deadform. With contributions from artists worldwide, this playlist captures the diversity and global impact of metal today, from atmospheric black metal to symphonic epics and beyond.   # Artist Song Album 1 ORANSSI PAZUZU Bioalkemisti Muuntautuja 2 THE HU Pay Tribute To Iron Maiden With The Trooper   3 Jinjer Kafka Duél 4 SOILWORK Spirit Of No Return   5 KERRY KING Where I Reign From Hell I Rise 6 Hermano Breathe When the moon was high… 7 HANGMAN'S CHAIR 2 AM Thoughts   8 THE HALO EFFECT Detonate   9 HELLOWEEN Best Time (live) The first single from "Live At Budokan"; 10 Tidal Shock Umbra Planetae Riffs Of Ha 11 Wizard Must Die The Breach L'Or des Fous 12 THE PALE HORSES NEVER KNOW Enchantress 13 Deadform Of Plagues Entrenched In Hell 14 MOTHER OF GRAVES Upon Burdened Hands The Periapt Of Absence 15 Nepenthe Upon These Unfamiliar Shores The Fading Promise Of Tomorrow + Elegies Of Loss And Doom 16 Spineless Disease Dysphonia 17 SoftSun Daylight in the Dark   18 Coma Hole Alphaholics Hand Of Severance 19 BEHEMOTH The Thousand Plagues I Witness XXX Years Ov Blasphemy 20 Exiled Hope Altar Of Moloch (feat. Imperator Mortem) Apocrypha 21 Ignominous Dawn with no Light Dawn With No Light 22 INFERNALIVM Ashes of the Saints CONQUERING THE MOST HIGH 23 Vosforis Psychonaut Cosmic Cenotaph 24 Metsän Alttari Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä   25 NEKUS Accursed Murmur   26 ORANSSI PAZUZU Muuntautuja Muuntautuja 27 HETEROMORPHIC ZOO Ritual of Fidelity New World 28 NECKBREAKKER Shackled To A Corpse Within The Viscera 29 Ophidian Memory Fleshbinding Ritual   30 Witchpit Forever Spoken Forever Spoken 31 A SCAR FOR THE WICKED ACOLYTHUS ACOLYTHUS 32 Alarum Imperative   33 CONJONCTIVE Dying Melody Misère de Poussière 34 EARTHBURNER Permanent Dawn Permanent Dawn 35 HAIL OF BULLETS Red Wolves Of Stalin Single 36 NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS Trick Or Treat The Mother Of Death 37 RECIDIVIST Madness Malformed Madness Malformed 38 SYLOSIS The Path feat. Heriot EP "The Path" 39 THANATOS Putrid Existence Single 40 Contrition Not Today Pariahs 41 EMBRYO The Rise To Self-Demise   42 DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL Like It's Your Last MMXXIV   43 ICE NINE KILLS A WORK OF ART   44 CABAL Still Cursed   45 SPIRITBOX Soft Spine   46 TURMION KÄTILÖT Pulssi Reset 47 MARILYN MANSON Sacrilegious One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 48 OCEANS HAPPY HAPPY 49 ORANSSI PAZUZU Valotus Muuntautuja 50 Codespeaker Rescission Scavenger 51 ELEINE Never Forget We Shall Remain 52 LAY OF THE AUTUMN After All This Time? Always Of Love And Sorrow 53 AMARANTHE Interference   54 QAALM Hangman's Lament Grave Impressions Of An Unbroken Arc 55 Miracle Blood Hello Hell Hello Hell 56 Canyoneer Disarmer Disarmer 57 Confess Spitfire   58 SEVEN KINGDOMS The Square The Square 59 Nehoda Bells Nehoda 60 Salem UK Rock You Outer Limits 61 SISTERS DOLL United   62 The Electric Mud Ashes and Bone Ashes and Bone 63 Buried Tallies   64 ENFORCED A Leap into the Dark A Leap into the Dark 65 RAD Ravenous Scavenger   66 Trip to the Morgue Digging Your Grave   67 TRISKELYON Hellbound Hellions Shattered Elysium 68 NOTHING MORE Announce 10th Anniversary Self-Titled Album Out Nov 22 Release Remix Of “Angel Song” Feat Disturbed Vocalist David Draiman   69 AMARANTHE Fading Like a Flower The Catalyst 70 ORANSSI PAZUZU Voitelu Muuntautuja    

Jeremy Wagner discusses the creative evolution of Earthburner, a project that emerged during Broken Hope’s hiatus, where he fuses the relentless intensity of grindcore with modern horror themes. He also reflects on pivotal moments in Broken Hope's history, offering fresh insights into the 2013 tour with Deicide, and shares his thoughts on non-fiction and fiction writing and other personal pursuits. https://brokenhope.com/ Earthburner online: https://earthburner.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EarthburnerGrind https://www.instagram.com/earthburnergrind https://twitter.com/EARTHBURNER666 http://lnk.to/earthburner 

A candid chat with CJ about the Ramones, the Australian shows with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, social and current affairs and much more! AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES 2024 Supported by Dwarves Wednesday, Oct 30: The Tivoli, Brisbane Friday Nov 1: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast Saturday Nov 2: Bar On The Hill, Newcastle Sunday Nov 3: The Baso, Canberra Wednesday Nov 6: Enmore, Sydney Friday Nov 8: Torquay Hotel, Torquay Saturday Nov 9: Forum, Melbourne Sunday Nov 10: The Gov, Adelaide Wednesday Nov 13: The Astor Theatre, Perth Tickets On Sale: www.sbmpresents.com

In this interview with Jordan Von Grae from Carmeria, we dive into the band's upcoming Australian tour, their fusion of gothic, symphonic, and progressive elements, and the influences behind their sound. We discuss the cinematic qualities of albums like Advenae and Tragédie d'amour and the songwriting and production process. Jordan also shares insights on the importance of storytelling in their lyrics, key themes, and personal experiences that shape their music. We explore Carmeria's live performances, the band's visual aesthetics, and what’s next for the band.  Melodic death metal giants Orpheus Omega joins Carmeria for the "Embers of Tragedy" Australian tour this November. Catch their performances on the following dates: - Nov 16: Melbourne - Max Watts - Nov 22: Sydney - Crowbar - Nov 23: Canberra - The Baso - Nov 29: Ballarat - Volta Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/227a3969-162f-4dae-b7ae-904358967c4f  https://carmeria.com/ 

We discuss the shift in songwriting on the new album Songs Against Humanity, why it’s best experienced in full, and its concept around themes of ideology and control. Matthias discusses new musical techniques, the band's consistent release schedule, and how recent tours shaped the record. We also touch on The Spirit's switch from Nuclear Blast to AOP Records, the role of Spotify, and thoughts on AI. Plus, insights on The Chronicles of Filth. https://thespiritmetal.bandcamp.com/ 

Patrick Mameli of Pestilence discusses bringing the band to Australia for the first time and how non-musical influences shape their sound. He talks about balancing Pestilence's roots with experimentation, the evolution of his vocal style, and the role of AI and technology in metal. Patrick also reflects on his experience in the financial industry, the band’s time with Roadrunner Records, and maintaining creative direction within the band. He shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 response, the housing crisis, and the tour cancellation with Possessed due to slanderous accusations. PESTILENCE with ABRAMELIN and ALARUM performing at: Nov 6th - Brisbane, The Triffid Nov 7th - Sydney, Crowbar Nov 8th - Canberra, The Baso* Nov 9th - Adelaide, Froth & Fury Festival** Nov 10th - Melbourne, Max Watts *Abramelin not appearing **Abramelin and Alarum not appearing TICKETS ON SALE NOW at: BRISBANE, ADELAIDE - www.moshtix.com.au SYDNEY, CANBERRA, MELBOURNE - www.oztix.com.au www.facebook.com/Pestilenceofficial www.facebook.com/abramelinofficial www.facebook.com/alarumofficial www.swdpresents.com 

Glenn Hughes discusses his upcoming Australian tour showcasing Deep Purple's Burn album, his enduring friendship with David Coverdale, and the creation of iconic basslines. Hughes reflects on his time with Deep Purple, Tommy Bolin, Black Sabbath, and The Dead Daisies, sharing insights into his songwriting process, vocal techniques, and bass-playing style. He also touches on collaborations with Gary Moore and members of Red Hot Chili Peppers.    GLENN HUGHES Australian Tour Dates Sat 5th October - Canberra - The Baso Sun 6th October - Brisbane - The Zoo Thur 10th October - Sydney - Factory Theatre Sat 12th October - Melbourne - Croxton Sun 13th October - Adelaide - The Gov Tickets: www.hardlinemedia.net 

This episode covers a broad spectrum of heavy and extreme metal styles, featuring well-established and up-and-coming artists. It begins with death metal from Nails, highlighting their new release, *Every Bridge Burning*, as the featured album, and includes tracks from Mastodon and Lamb of God. Listeners will encounter a mix of subgenres such as melodic death metal, NWoBHM, hard rock, and black metal. Essential tracks include Satan's "Turn the Tide" from *Songs in Crimson*, Behemoth's "Cursed Angel of Doom" from their 30th-anniversary live set, and Tremonti's "The Mother, The Earth And I" from their upcoming 2025 release. The episode also brings folk metal from Wardruna and a symphonic metal cover of Iron Maiden's "Only the Good Die Young" by Death of Giants, providing a wide lens on the current metal scene. 1. **Nails** – "Dehumanized" from *Every Bridge Burning* 2. **Mastodon & Lamb of God** – "Floods of Triton" 3. **Scale of Attrition** – "Panacea" from *Broken Bonds EP* 4. **Satan** – "Turn the Tide" from *Songs in Crimson* 5. **Black Label Society** – "The Gallows" 6. **Fuming Mouth** – "Metal On Metal" 7. **Tremonti** – "The Mother, The Earth And I" from *The End Will Show Us How* 8. **Myles Kennedy** – "Miss You When You're Gone" from *The Art Of Letting Go* 9. **Richie Kotzen** – "Insomnia" from *Nomad* 10. **The Electric Mud** – "Ashes and Bone" from *Ashes and Bone* 11. **Laurie Luke** – "Breaking the Chain" 12. **Seether** – "Lost All Control" from *The Surface Seems So Far* 13. **Decimator** – "Killdozer" from *Til The Enemies Are Gone* 14. **Tazer** – "Rebel Yell (I Taze More)" 15. **Grand Magus** – "The Wheel of Pain" from *Sunraven* 16. **God Bullies** – "I Am Mighty" from *As Above, So Below* 17. **Demiser** – "Hell is Full of Fire" from *Slave to the Scythe* 18. **Wolfbrigade** – "Life Knife Death" from *Life Knife Death* 19. **Behemoth** – "Cursed Angel of Doom" from *XXX YEARS OV BLASPHEMY* 20. **Nails** – "Punishment Map" from *Every Bridge Burning* 21. **Deadspace** – "Fanged Noumena" from *The Dark Enlightenment* 22. **Neckbreakker** – "Horizon Of Spikes" 23. **Coffin Rot** – "Perverted Exhumation" from *Dreams of the Disturbed* 24. **Distant Dominion** – "Ripping Through Time" from *Ripping Through Time* 25. **Herakleion** – "Blood Of Nessus" from *Necroverse EP* 26. **Maatkare** – "Rise To Power" from *Rise To Power* 27. **Kryptonomicon** – "Satanama" from *Daemonolatria* 28. **Nails** – "Give Me The Painkiller" from *Every Bridge Burning* 29. **Bleeding Through** – "Dead, But So Alive" 30. **Until I Wake** – "The Reverence" 31. **Dungeon Crawl** – "Red Shadows" from *Maze Controller* 32. **Contrition** – "Not Today" 33. **Haggus** – "Putrid Infestation" from *Putrid Infestation* 34. **Haggus** – "Like Maggots To A Corpse" from *Three Cadavers, Two Corpses And A Carcass EP* 35. **Go Ahead And Die** – "I.C.E. Cage (Live)" from *Better Dead Than Mainstream: Live At The Marquee Theater* 36. **156/Silence** – "Character Development (Cold Start)" from *PEOPLE WATCHING* 37. **Oceans** – "Spit Happy" 38. **Nails** – "Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy" from *Every Bridge Burning* 39. **Mother of Graves** – "Upon Burdened Hands" from *The Periapt Of Absence* 40. **Wintersun** – "Storm Time II" 41. **Wardruna** – "Himinndotter Birna" 42. **Marko Hietala** – "Frankenstein's Wife" 43. **Death of Giants** – "Only the Good Die Young" from *Ventesorg* Love the new music show? Make sure you never miss an episode by bookmarking this page: https://scarsandguitars.com/monthly-music-show/  

Richie Kotzen is a musician with a career spanning over 30 years. He has made his mark as a solo artist and with bands like Poison, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs, and Smith/Kotzen. In this chat, he discusses his new album Nomad, his musical evolution, collaborations, and industry experiences. He also explores the influences behind his work and his approach to different projects. Nomad will be available digitally, on CD and on standard black vinyl. Presave/Pre-order here https://richiekotzen.lnk.to/NomadPR 

Leni DiMancari of A Rising Force discusses the band's new album Truth and recent lineup changes. He shares insights on balancing creativity and business, collaborations with prominent musicians, and the evolution of his "Old School Rock With a New World Attitude" sound. Leni also offers advice for aspiring rock bands, reflects on his Hurricane Alice days, and explores the challenges facing rock musicians today. We also discuss authoritarianism and political overreach, in particular throughout COVID.  https://www.risingforceband.com/ 

Zoe discusses her classical music background, recruitment into the band, and how she influences Cradle's sound. We explore her songwriting process, collaboration with Dani Filth, and the literary themes that inspire her lyrics. Zoe reflects on memorable moments with the band, her musical ambitions, and the challenges of joining a group with a history of lineup changes. The conversation touches on her experience with former members and her plans for the future. Check out all the conversations with Cradle members and almuni: https://scarsandguitars.com/cradle-of-filth-conversations/  Tickets to the November 2024 Australian shows: https://metropolistouring.com/cradle-of-filth-2024/