Metalheads

This episode features a heavy mix of local, national, and international metal, including interviews with Jason from Midnight Switch and Andy from Smoking Snakes. Jason talks about Midnight Switch’s new single “Boys of the Black Rose”, its Celtic pirate-rock feel, the band’s recording plans, upcoming shows, gear, studio process, and advice for young musicians.

Andy discusses Smoking Snakes’ upcoming album “All Lights On”, the singles released so far, the band’s DIY approach to videos, recording and writing process, 80s influences, life in Sweden, live plans, and the meaning behind the album’s title. The episode also includes music from Midnight Switch, Smoking Snakes, Strung Out, and Obscura, with a focus on new releases and bands touring soon.

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

This week, two big interviews from the world of heavy music! Jay from Jay Solo Project talks about the upcoming Psychotic Takedown South Island Slaughter tour, preparing a one-man live set, building a streamlined rig, new music in the works, and the evolving characters and masks behind the project. The episode also catches up with Matador following the release of their new album Three, discussing the singles, album artwork, remote recording process, organic production approach, favourite gear, and plans to bring the new material to the stage.

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.

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.

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.