Scars and Guitars

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. 

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.

Sarah Jezebel Deva returns to discuss her experiences with the reformed Covenant and reflect on the band's reunion. She also discusses the development of her philosophies since her Cradle of Filth days, strategies for managing her music career alongside family responsibilities, her view on her legacy in extreme music, and balancing personal and band commitments. The conversation extends to what the future might hold.  Sarah keeps her Facebook page up to date, so check it out: https://www.facebook.com/SarahJezebelDeva Covenant:  https://www.facebook.com/thekovenantofficial/  instagram.com/thetruekovenant youtube.com/@TheTrueKovenant tiktok.com/@the.kovenant Also, check out Midvinterblot, her project with Heljarmadr, the lead singer of Dark Funeral:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTIYdCgZE-E     

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

Mischa M and Cristian S from CHÜZO discuss their new EP, Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay. We’ll talk about how cultural influences shape their sound, the themes behind the EP, and Mischa’s approach to developing her vocal style. They’ll share insights on balancing creative perspectives in an international lineup, navigating Montreal’s metal scene, and their experience working with producer Kevin Jardine. Bandcamp - https://chuzomtl.bandcamp.com/album/m-t-m-d-maximum-threshold-minimum-decay Digital (Spotify) - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chzo/mtmd EP Stream - https://youtu.be/jqCdfYwDev4 More Info: Instagram.com/chuzo.band | Facebook.com/chuzo.band

In this episode, Derek Davis from Babylon A.D. discusses the band’s new album Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day and the stories behind its deeply personal tracks like "Looking for a Heartbeat" and "I Will Never Break Again." He reflects on the spiritual journey that led to "Face of God".  Derek shares insights on Babylon A.D.’s evolution since their late ‘80s debut, the band’s longevity, and the dynamic with long-time collaborators Ron Fresch and John Matthews. He revisits pivotal moments like signing with Clive Davis and breaking into the industry during the Sunset Strip’s heyday, including stories from the Arista Grammys afterparty and navigating the grunge shift of the early ‘90s. Links to website and socials:  https://babylonadband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Babylonadband/ https://www.instagram.com/babylonad_/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQVt2LWl21avPsyLstHJEA open.spotify.com/artist/6sh4WKluS0LOsPdGPerKJ5 www.facebook.com/PerrisRecords/ www.perrisrecords.com

In this episode, Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers talks about their upcoming tour and past work with Nashville Pussy. He discusses the "Sacrilicious Sounds" album and Paul Leary's role in its production and its significance in the band's history. Eddie recounts the band's beginnings in Tucson, their transition to Seattle, and how they fit into the grunge era. He shares the experience of stepping up as frontman after Eric Martin left, the band's pivot to alternative country with "Must’ve Been High," and insights from their Interscope days. Eddie also reveals how his battle with cancer affected his approach to music and life and reflects on Ron Heathman's legacy. Eddie shares his career highlights, advises emerging musicians, and shares his hope for plans for the Supersuckers.   HARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents the SUPERPUSSY TOUR - NASHVILLE PUSSY & THE SUPERSUCKERS on the one bill! TICKETS & INFO: http://www.hardlinemedia.net LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET AVAILABLE *LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET INCLUDES: - Early access to the show and merch stand** - Get a photo on your phone/device with both bands - Australian tour poster to get signed by both bands - Exclusive VIP lanyard/laminate - Bring along 3 personal items to get signed **VIP TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE SHOW SUPERPUSSY TOUR DOWN UNDER Australian Tour Dates: Thur 23rd Jan - Sydney - Manning Fri 24 Jan - Melbourne - Croxton Sat 25 Jan - Brisbane - Crowbar (The Zoo) Sun 26 Jan - Adelaide - The Gov    

Chris Boltendahl of Grave Digger discusses his career spanning over four decades in heavy metal. The conversation addresses the band's longevity, the development of his vocal style, and the challenges of navigating lineup changes and shifts in the metal scene. He explains Grave Digger's method of addressing historical and controversial themes in their lyrics and outlines the creative process behind their latest album, Bone Collector. Chris examines the album's themes and the role of fan feedback in shaping the band's music. The discussion also includes Grave Digger's influence on newer generations of metal musicians, Chris’ plans for Grave Digger, and the principles guiding his creative work. Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online Official Homepage Facebook Instagram

In this episode, Michael Kiske shares his spirituality, pathways to enlightenment and reflections on the state of humanity. Helloween’s new live album, Live At Budokan, is set for release on December 13, 2024. The launch of the album marks a perfect opportunity to explore profound and esoteric topics with one of heavy metal’s most iconic vocalists, transcending genre boundaries. As the voice behind the legendary Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I and Part II, Michael’s insights inspire anyone seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual growth.  Note: A slight pause intact where Michael attends to something, as it was an ideal time to give the subject matter some breathing space. More on HELLOWEEN: helloween.org | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | RPM

Brice Leclercq, former bassist for Dissection (2004–2005), discusses his career and contributions to the metal scene. He reflects on his time in Dissection, detailing his work on the Rebirth DVD/CD, the Reinkaos album, and key moments like the Rebirth live performance in Stockholm. He also shares insights into his collaboration with Jon Nödtveidt and experiences with the band. Brice recounts his 2009 tour with Satyricon for The Age of Nero, explaining how he adapted his bass-playing style to fit their sound and describing specific events on the tour that influenced his musical approach. He highlights his current band, From Kaos, discussing the creation of Synchronicity I, the production process, and his work with Janne Jaloma from Dark Funeral. He also explores his role as a bass teacher and YouTuber, offering playthroughs, bass covers, and online lessons. Brice addresses challenges faced by students, outlines his teaching methods, and discusses the state of the metal scene, the importance of authenticity, and upcoming plans for From Kaos, including potential tours and new material. This episode features discussions on topics such as Jaco Pastorius, an evening with Lars Ulrich’s father in Seattle, and the broader dynamics of the metal genre. Audio glitches are present due to technical issues, but the recording maintains the show's standards to preserve the conversation's content. Watch Rebirth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RebirthDVD Listen to Reinkaos: https://open.spotify.com/album/Reinkaos Visit Brice’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/BriceLeclercq

Niclas Engelin discusses the creative process behind The Halo Effect's upcoming album March of the Unheard, detailing how it differs from his past work and the ways it reflects the band's progression since their debut Days of the Lost. He provides an overview of the lead single "Detonate," its concept, and its role in shaping the album's direction. Niclas also addresses the collaborative dynamic within the band and considers the potential of Patrik Jensen becoming a full-time member. The conversation explores Niclas's career, including the formation of Engel and its unique musical approach, his participation in 70,000 Tons of Metal, and his perspective on contributions throughout his work. He discusses past collaborations, the possibility of reviving Gardenian, and the role of lesser-known projects. Niclas concludes by sharing his thoughts on personal development, creative approaches, and his artistic goals. Watch the video for "March of the Unheard": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZG2matuCUM Listen to "March of the Unheard": https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motusg Pre-order the album: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motulp

Peter Iwers outlines the creative process behind The Halo Effect's upcoming album March of the Unheard, examining how it differs from his previous projects and highlights the band's development since their debut Days of the Lost. He also discusses the collaborative dynamics within the band and addresses the possibility of Patrik Jensen joining as a full-time member.  The discussion includes Peter's time with In Flames, his connections with former bandmates, experiences on 70,000 Tons of Metal, and reflections on contributions across his career. Watch the video for "March of the Unheard": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZG2matuCUM Listen to "March of the Unheard": https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motusg Pre-order the album: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motulp

Nekrogoblikon has carved out a unique niche in the metal world with their goblin-themed antics, and Alex Alereza is here to tell us all about it. We dive into the birth of their goblin concept, the creative journey behind their music, and the evolution of their mascot, John Goblikon. With an Australian tour alongside Alestorm on the horizon, Alex reflects on what it means to connect with Aussie fans. We also explore the band’s origins, his guitar influences, and the satirical lens through which Nekrogoblikon views society. ALESTORM with NEKROGOBLIKON performing at: Feb 25th - Perth, Metropolis Fremantle Feb 27th - Adelaide, The Gov Feb 28th - Melbourne, The Forum March 1st - Sydney, Roundhouse March 2nd - Canberra, The Baso March 4th - Brisbane, Princess Theatre   ALESTORM only performing at: March 7th - Auckland, Galatos March 8th - Wellington, San Fran   TICKETS ON SALE at: PERTH, ADELAIDE, CANBERRA - www.oztix.com.au MELBOURNE - www.ticketek.com.au SYDNEY - www.moshtix.com.au BRISBANE – www.ticketmaster.com.au AUCKLAND - https://galatos.co.nz WELLINGTON - https://moshtix.co.nz

Garrett Alvarado of Maul discusses the band's latest album, In The Jaws Of Bereavement. He talks about the evolution from Seraphic Punishment, shifts in sound and approach, and the experiences behind its heavier direction. The conversation includes insights on working with Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recordings, the album's themes of loss and resilience, the impact of Hugh Danger's synths and samples on the production, and the emotional intensity of the performances. Garrett reflects on how touring with I Am and Life Cycles has shaped the band's connection to the new material. https://maul701.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/MAULND https://www.instagram.com/mauldeath https://twitter.com/MAUL701 https://www.youtube.com/c/MAULND https://www.20buckspin.com https://listen.20buckspin.com https://www.facebook.com/20buckspin https://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel https://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel

Jeff Wilson delves into Pariahs, the latest EP from Contrition, offering a deep dive into its creative journey. He unpacks the motivations behind the EP's raw, stripped-down sound and candidly addresses the personal and scheduling challenges faced during production. Jeff highlights the eclectic mix of influences contributed by members of Chrome Waves, Yakuza, and Trouble, emphasising how Contrition carves its path, setting itself apart from prevailing death metal trends. He also discusses the collaboration with Goatwhore's Sammy Duet on the track "Trauma Queen”. https://contritionchicago.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/contritionchicago https://www.instagram.com/contritionchicago http://disorder-recordings.com https://disorder-recordings.bandcamp.com http://disorder-design.com

Giulio Rimoli and Davide Itri discuss the new Bedsore album Dreaming The Strife For Love and the evolution of their sound. The conversation explores the themes and ideas behind the album, their approach to blending progressive and atmospheric elements with death metal, and the influence of Italy’s metal scene on their music. The duo share insights into their creative process, visual aesthetics, and the challenges of crafting genre-defying music. They also reflect on the subjects they are drawn to explore and potential collaborations that could shape their future work.  https://www.facebook.com/bedsoredeath https://www.instagram.com/bedsoredeath https://bedsoredeath.bandcamp.com https://www.20buckspin.com https://listen.20buckspin.com https://www.facebook.com/20buckspin https://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel https://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel

This month's feature album is Fit For An Autopsy's The Nothing That Is, a crushing deathcore masterpiece showcasing the band's signature blend of heaviness and atmospheric depth. Get ready to dive into tracks like Red Horizon, Hostage, and Ashes of All, highlighting their intense soundscapes and thought-provoking themes. In addition to this devastating feature, the show is spinning tracks from some of the heaviest hitters and exciting newcomers across the metal and rock spectrum: Scour - Infusorium: A taste of Philip H. Anselmo's blackened rage from their forthcoming album Gold. Machine Head - These Scars Won't Define Us: A powerhouse collaboration with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Lucifer - Who By Fire: A haunting Leonard Cohen cover featuring doom legend Bobby Liebling of Pentagram. Angelmaker - Relinquished: Crushing deathcore as they gear up for their 2025 Australian tour with Sylosis. Twilight Force - Battle of Arcane Might: A reimagined power metal classic from their 2016 album. Electric Mary - Shaun: Melbourne’s legendary blues rockers as they prepare for their swan song tour. Hangman’s Chair - Kowloon Lights: A doom-tinged metalcore journey into haunting atmospheres. Anomic - On Deaf Ears (ft. Stefan Nordström): A punishing mix of thrash and death metal fury. Derision Cult - Warning Signs (ft. Reeves Gabrels): Industrial metal with a dark edge. Cannibal Accident - Explicit Everything: A brutal grindcore offering from their album Disgust. Empty Throne - Unholy: Death metal perfection with relentless riffs. The Gates of Slumber - Embrace the Lie: Doom-laden storytelling at its finest. XIOMA - Live Totality: An ethereal blend of doom and ambient soundscapes. Coheed and Cambria - Searching for Tomorrow: Melodic rock brilliance from their latest project. From melodic death metal (The Halo Effect) to hardcore energy (Stick to Your Guns, Counterparts), symphonic grandeur (Epica, Majestica), and even Aussie Christmas rock anthems (Ablaze), this episode is packed with sonic diversity. 💀 Extreme metal? We’ve got it. 🤘 Rock 'n' roll? Yes.  🔥 Genre-bending surprises? Always.   # Artist Song Album 1 FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Red Horizon The Nothing That Is 2 SCOUR Infusorium Gold 3 MACHINE HEAD These Scars Won't Define Us (feat. In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth) -Single- 4 THE HALO EFFECT March Of The Unheard March Of The Unheard 5 THE HELLACOPTERS Leave A Mark Overdriver 6 LUCIFER Who By Fire -Single- 7 SMITH / KOTZEN White Noise Black Light / White Noise 8 Spiritbox Perfect Soul Tsunami Sea 9 KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Forever Aligned This Consequence 10 ENGRAVED NCB -Single- 11 HANGMAN'S CHAIR Kowloon Lights Saddiction 12 Ocean Grove SOWHAT1999 Numetal 13 Anomic On Deaf Ears ft. Stefan Nordström Opacity EP 13 DERISION CULT Warning Signs (Featuring Reeves Gabrels) Mercenary Notes Pt 2 EP 13 FRANKENBOK Demon Tantrum -Single- 14 Stick To Your Guns More Than A Witness Keep Planting Flowers 15 The Plot In You Spare Me EP, Vol. 3 16 Make Them Suffer Small Town Syndrome   17 COUNTERPARTS A Martyr Left Alive Heaven Let Them Die EP 18 Saltwound Empty From The Start The Temptation Of Pain, 21 CABAL End Times Everything Rots 22 ANGELMAKER RELINQUISHED   23 FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Hostage The Nothing That Is 24 Distant Acolytes Of Damnation (Feat. Alex Erian of Despised Icon) Tsukuyomi: The Origin 25 Cannibal Accident Scorched Meat Tactics Disgust 26 Cannibal Accident Explicit Everything Disgust 27 Empty Throne Unholy   28 NECKBREAKKER Face-Splitting Madness Within The Viscera 29 MALEVOLENCE Trenches -Single- 30 TERROR Bélica Sinfonia Armagedônica Hymni Belli Occultum EP 31 Deadspace Dysgeusia The Dark Enlightenment 32 PROJECT: ULTIMATE SATAN Nocturne Immortalis The Opus Satanas 33 Mefitis The Untwined One The Skorian // The Greyleer 34 Death Descending Death Descending Death Descending EP 35 The Gates of Slumber Embrace the Lie The Gates of Slumber 36 Barren Unheard The Hanged Man 37 XIOMA == Live Totality EP 38 EPICA Arcana -Single- 39 MAJESTICA Power Train Power Train 40 AEON GODS King Of Gods King Of Gods 41 TWILIGHT FORCE Battle Of Arcane Might (Re-recorded 2024) -Single- 42 Wizard Tattoo Living Just For Knife Fighting In the Meantime (Helmet Cover) 43 Miracle Blood Lobotomizer Hello Hell 44 CROSSBONE SKULLY Let’s Bust The Trust Evil World Machine 45 Ablaze It's a Most Wonderful Time for a Beer -Single- 46 MAYATRIX & THE PSYCHICS Black Moon Medicine -Single- 47 Audio Reign Rocket Man -Single- 48 GOATZILLA Wall Street Generals Alien Nation 49 ELECTRIC MARY Shaun -Single- 50 Spirit in the Room Show Me You Passengers EP 51 COHEED AND CAMBRIA Searching for Tomorrow The Father of Make Believe 52 FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Ashes of all The Nothing That Is

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