In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Michele, Aurelio, Ylenia of Spellbound Circle Instrumental Post-Prog-Rock band from Bergamo, Italy. Channa discovered Spellbound Circle on Instagram and been listening to their songs on Spotify. 

Spellbound Circle formed in 2014 describe their music as Post Rock with influences of Grunge and progressive and a splash of psychedelia. 

Michele, Aurelio and Ylenia, talk about their childhood, how they were introduced to music, meeting as a trio, recording their debut album, touring and performing.  They are working on new material despite the pandemic and they are hopeful release new songs in early 2021.  

Check out their debut album “Escalation”  on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1p83OS2PzBdTSEAsntBIxv?si=z6lcXczFSQyql_A6RW6qFA

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Bradley Smith frontman of Pop Punk band Cambridge from Sydney Australia.   Channa met Bradley in 2017 when Cambridge played at Bazooka Rocks festival in Manila. 

Bradley talks about his childhood, discovering music, his influences, performing live for the first time, forming Heroes for Hire and then Cambridge, recording their first record, touring and their latest releases in 2020. 

Brad remembers performing in the Philippines for the first time, coming back to play Bazooka Rocks Festival in 2017 and he loves the responses from the Filipino fans.  He wishes to come back to the Philippines soon. 

 Checkout Cambridge’s latest single “I Found You” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0AlKpz17C99YWRdvlVa82R?si=a8UpWPtXSj6dvDw2dCeJDQ

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Brian Werner former vocalist of Vital Remains & Infernaeon.  He is also the well-known Satanist and was the former High Priest of The Satanic Temple.  

Brian talks about his childhood, discovering Metal very early on, watching his first Metal concert (Pantera open for Megadeth in 1991), performing with his first band, forming Infernaeon, touring with GWAR, getting invited to join Vital Remains.  Brian also remembers touring with Vital Remains in SEA, Europe and Latin America.  He describes the Vital remains fans from around the world. 
Brian discovered Satanism very early on and believe in Individualism, Self-Sovereignty and right to be left alone.  

Brian is now the vocalist of Ninety-Three.  Check out the promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8SQUjwicGQ

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Jason Gobel, legendary guitarist from Miami Florida. Channa discovered Jason a few years ago when a Tribute show was organized in Manila by local fans.  Channa got connected with Jason on Facebook.  

Jason formally played guitar for Cynic's phenomenal album "Focus" . Jason also played with Monstrosity alongside George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (Cannibal Corpse) and Jon Rubin (Malevolent Creation).

Jason talk about growing up, started playing guitar, recording the Focus album with Cynic, touring with Cynic, retiring from Music, travelling the world, coming to the Philippines.  

Jason especially talk about Filipino fans and how jamming with Filipino Musicians sparked his love for playing guitar again.

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Jordan ‘Syn Meister’ Mecate the guitarist of Pinoy Metal band paincscale.  Channa met Jordan at Pulp Summer Slam 2012 and been friends ever since.  

Jordan influenced by music at home introduced to Metal by his brother.  Shortly after he started playing guitar with his friends.  He performed first time in 2006 while in school. 

Jordan was invited to join painscale in 2014 and in 2019 painscale performed in South Korea opening for Slapshock.   Although they released their debut album in March 2020 due to Covid-19 they were not able to promote it.  

Jordan recently announced he joined as an artist for Solar Guitars. 

Check out Painscale’s debut album “Decay” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/28dbHrki3qoCdcwrPLQyUJ?si=QpRcCk8PTn2QrZ6KTS5J7Q

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks guitarist Sebastian ‘Spyder’ Silva from Cobra Spell, Idle Hands and Silver Talon based in Portland, Oregon.  Channa discovered Sebastian last year via the web. 

Sebastian born in Mexico moved to Portland with his family when he very young.  His friend introduces him to rock bands like GNR.  He bought his first guitar from his brother and started playing songs from GNR, Nirvana.  He discovered bands like Bathory, Merciful Fate, King Diamond from a Skate video.   

Sebastian currently plays the guitar for Silver Talon, Idle Hands and Cobra Spell.  Cobra Spell recently released their debut ep “Love Venom”: https://open.spotify.com/album/1uSrjdEHx54OA9TXyn5qNC?si=J8MpxHbXQp6LdJ9iYOrl7Q

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to legendary Sri Lankan guitarist Derek Wikramanayake of Wild Fire.  Channa saw Wild Fire back in Sri Lanka many times.  

Derek grew up listening to the radio and started playing in his teens.  His first performance was playing Bass for Hezonites for a wedding at the Town Hall, Kegalle.  He travelled to Afghanistan, UK, Saudi Arabia, France,  Switzerland lived and performed for many years. 

In 2000, Derek formed Wild Fire to play his favourite songs from Beatles, CCR.  Wild Fire became one of the biggest club/bar bands in the country.  Derek believes the secret behind his success is he kept learning and improving his skills.  Derek now focuses on playing Jazz and also like to teach playing the guitar. 

Derek recently contributed to Sri Guitar Jam the biggest guitar collaboration in Sri Lanka. Chapter 1: Lemuria is broken into 4 volumes/parts and Volume 1 is called 'OM - Emanate' will be released soon on: https://www.facebook.com/sriguitarjam/ 

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Clarence Chong, Founder, Songwriter, Vocalist of Assault, Melodic Death Metal band from Singapore.   Channa heard about Assault via FB of their live show in Manila 2011. Channa met Clarence in 2019 in Singapore and became friends instantly. 

Clarence growing up in Singapore, remembers his mother playing a lot of Chinese music at home.  Clarence discovered metal music first by listening to Linkin Park Meteora album and later moved to more extreme bands thanks to his teacher.  

In 2006 Assault was formed and in 2011 the first EP “The Exceptions of the Rebellions” was released. After lineup changes in Assault released their debut full-length album “The Fallen Reich” in 2017.  Assault is currently working on their 2nd album.  

Clarence talks about growing up, discovering metal, forming Assault, their influences, concepts and themes behind their songs, performing overseas, recording their debut album.  Clarence also remembers touring in Manila,  how bad the traffic was but how awesome the fans were.  

Checkout Assault full-length album “The Fallen Reich” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ndH3gH1QTtxDc0G47vPyu?si=7BZYN46rSveQO1wJjLQLpA

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to legendary Sri Lankan bassist, producer Shobi Perera.  Channa saw Shobi on local TV back in the day with Sohan & The Experiments. 

Shobi grew up in a musical family and picked up bass very early on.  He played with many Sri Lankan Pop bands like Rebels, Sohan & The Experiments and briefly with The Gypsies.  Over 25 years Shobi has also made a name as a Recording Engineer, Producer and worked with a lot of artists on their music and also produced music for International and local brands. Also instead of using conventional bass, Shobi has mastered upright bass which he uses regularly on his gigs and recordings. 

Shobi recently contributed to Sri Guitar Jam the biggest guitar collaboration in Sri Lanka. Chapter 1: Lemuria is broken into 4 volumes/parts and Volume 1 is called 'OM - Emanate' will be released soon. 

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In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Hercules Giotis Vocalist, Guitarist of Greek Metal band Warhammer.  Channa discovered Warhammer via FB and got connected with Hercules several months ago.  

Hercules born and raised in Greece discovered metal through a family friend.  Warhammer is the first band he formed in 2012.  Warhammer influenced by Thrash and Death metal released 1 demo and 2 studio albums by 2017.  Toured Serbia, Balkans, Europe and Latin America.   Later on, they shifted towards the Black metal sound and they are now working on 3rd album. 

Hercules talks about his childhood, the Metal scene in Greece, recording his album, stories behind his songs, touring the world.  He also wishes to finish his 3rd album and to tour Asia by 2021.  Looking forward to that.  

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