Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Terry talks with Matt from Haggard Cat about their upcoming album "The Pain That Orbits Life," the long writing process behind it, touring plans, music videos, DIY artwork, analog recording, and the bands and gear that inspire them. He also speaks with Ella from Ginger Evil about their debut album "The Way It Burns," crafting music videos, working with Frontiers, songwriting approaches, vocal warm‑ups, the local scene, and the wide range of influences that shape her work.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

This week, the show features interviews with John Ricci of PowerRage (and formerly Exciter) and Jamie from Stainless. They discuss upcoming album releases, songwriting approaches, recording processes, and the realities of keeping a metal band moving. The episode also includes tracks from PowerRage, Exciter, Stainless, and music from bands soon touring New Zealand, including Authority Zero, Assumed, and Origin.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

Terry speaks with Sammy of Lost Society about the creation of “Hell Is a State of Mind,” the orchestral elements introduced across the album, and the writing partnership behind more than forty songs shaped into the final record. Sammy discusses recording with live instruments, the narrative thread that runs through the album, the role of music videos in presenting the band’s artistic vision, and the influence of artists ranging from Iron Maiden to Nine Inch Nails. He talks about extensive touring plans, vocal‑warmup routines, and advice for younger musicians focused on persistence and self‑belief.

Terry also speaks with John Joe and Jimmy of Rave in Fire about their album “Square One,” their self‑produced approach to writing and recording, and releasing the record with sold‑out hometown shows. They discuss working through different composition methods, balancing riffs with complete song structures, and collaborating on lyrics drawn from personal experiences. They talk about the Spanish heavy metal scene, the importance of artistic honesty, their musical inspirations from traditional heavy metal to classical and electronic music, and their plans to expand live performances following the album’s release.

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Terry speaks with Jared Gomes of (Hed)PE about returning to New Zealand to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Broke,” performing the full album live, and the process of creating new versions of “Bartender” and “Raise Hell.” Jared discusses the original era of the record, the shift in his vocal and recording approach, working with global collaborators from his home studio, and his ongoing writing habits. He reflects on early inspirations, current touring plans, vocal routines, and the importance of strong songwriting and self‑belief for younger musicians.

Terry also speaks with Vagelis from Full House Brew Crew about the album “Glasgow Grin,” the band’s move toward a heavier direction, and releasing the record alongside their hometown show in Athens. Vagelis discusses composing around new influences, shaping songs during an intensive writing retreat, and recording guitars, bass, vocals, and production work from their own studio spaces. He talks about creating high‑energy performance‑style videos, touring in Europe while performing with multiple bands, the formative influence of Metallica, Pantera, and Zakk Wylde, and the challenges and strengths of the Greek metal scene.

The episode concludes with a feature on Fear Factory ahead of their upcoming New Zealand appearance, highlighting tracks from across their catalogue.

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Terry speaks with Ben of Locust Noir about the debut album “Shadow Sun,” discussing its gothic metal foundations, the influence of bands such as Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Fields of the Nephilim, and The Cure, and the decision to record the album with a largely analogue workflow. Ben explains the writing approach behind tracks like “Cemetery Earth,” working with Ben Christo, incorporating female backing vocals, and creating a cover of “Marry the Night.” He discusses composing through instinctive songwriting, rebuilding instrumental skills, assembling a full live lineup, and plans for taking Locust Noir on the road.

Terry also speaks with Philly Bibiano of Fortress about the analogue‑driven production of their latest album, including recording through Neve preamps, outboard compressors, and vintage microphones. Philly talks about handling bass, synths, and most of the guitars himself, building and performing with his own custom instruments, and writing music through vivid internal soundscapes. He describes the influence of early gaming soundtracks and classic metal, upcoming live plans, and the importance of self‑belief and musical education for younger artists.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.