Terry speaks with Brady from Conjurer about the upcoming album "Unsoul", exploring the long writing period, the decision to rethink their recording approach, and the contrast between the advance singles. Brady discusses creating the album as a full‑length listening experience, the influence of Danny’s personal journey on the lyrics, the increased collaboration during pre‑production, and the band’s deep DIY involvement in videos, visuals, and promotion. He also talks about guitar choices, working with producer Joe Clayton, and the band’s touring plans across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Terry then talks with Anders from Cadaver about the reissue of "Hallucinating Anxiety" and the restoration of early recordings. Anders explains the history of the original release through Necrosis Records, the decision to remaster archival material, and the new artwork created to reflect the album’s intended themes. He discusses the analogue nature of the early sessions, the remastering work with Patrick Engel, the writing methods of the late ’80s, and the lyrical focus on human darkness rather than gore. The conversation also covers touring, physical formats, the modern metal landscape, and Anders’ advice for young musicians on individuality, skill, and resisting the pressures of metrics and trends.

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Terry speaks with Vincent Crowley of Acheron about "Rites of the Black Mass – The Definitive Edition", covering the restoration from original sources, the refreshed audio, the updated artwork, and the album’s history within the early satanic and ritual‑themed metal movement. Vincent explains the original recording circumstances, the connections with the Church of Satan, the involvement of early contributors, limited‑run physical editions, and Acheron’s ongoing work on new material.

Terry then talks with James Rivera from Helstar about "The Devil’s Masquerade", exploring the album’s strong reception, the collaborative writing between long‑time members, and the horror‑based inspirations behind its songs. James discusses vocal preparation, performance routines, production decisions shaped by Larry Barragan, Helstar’s touring plans, formative musical influences, and advice on navigating the industry.

Terry continues with Anders Odden from Cadaver, discussing the reissue of "Hallucinating Anxiety" and the recovery of early recordings from 1990s preservation tapes. Anders outlines the remastering process, the creation of updated artwork, the raw approach of Cadaver’s early sound, the band’s recent releases, future touring possibilities, and reflections on individuality and musicianship in today’s metal environment.

Terry concludes with a tribute to Ace Frehley, featuring a selection of classic KISS material and live memories, acknowledging his influence on generations of rock and metal musicians.

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Terry speaks with Kane from Believe in Nothing about the forthcoming album "Rot", covering its themes of societal collapse, the band’s DIY ethos, their first extended UK tour, and the raw, in‑the‑room writing approach behind singles such as “What Would You Do?,” “Complete Desolation,” and “Gut.” Kane explains the conceptual world that frames the lyrics and the artwork process—documenting a decaying pig heart over weeks—and reflects on moving away from autobiographical trauma toward broader commentary.

Terry then talks with Eric from Bergfried about "Romantik III", exploring its long development, the continuation of a narrative spanning earlier releases, and the collaboration with guest musicians and cover artist Aaron Lawrence. Eric outlines composing music first before shaping lyrics, recording methods, instrument choices, and operating as an international studio project, along with future plans across heavy, black, and pagan metal ventures.

Finally, Jimmy from Mastiff discusses the EP "For All the Dead Dreams", the shift toward a more hardcore edge, and releasing via Church Road Records. He speaks about writing live in the room without clicks or backing tracks, the personal origins of “A Story Behind Every Light,” video and artwork collaborators, upcoming UK dates including the Raging Speedhorn tour, and practical advice for younger musicians.

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Terry speaks with Jay from Half Eaten Horse about the band’s debut EP "H‑E‑H", discussing its recording with Nigel Mauchline at The Stomach, the decision to focus on Bandcamp rather than Spotify, and the long development of the project. Jay talks about the band’s origins, the collaborative writing process built on riff‑based jamming, the evolution of their sound, and the creation of their symbol and visual identity. He reflects on early musical influences, his history in the local scene, instrument choices, warm‑ups, and the importance of enjoying music for its own sake. The interview also covers local gigs, future recording plans, and advice for younger players.

Terry also talks with Charlie from Paradox about the forthcoming album "Mysterium", covering the long production period, the label change, and the release of the advance singles. Charlie explains the album’s concept, the artwork created with Travis Smith, and the decision to perform all instruments himself following the loss of longtime drummer Axel. He describes his writing methods, the influence of dream symbolism on the record, recording techniques, his lifelong connection to heavy metal, and the emotional dedication of the track “Grief.” The conversation also touches on future plans, the possibility of one final live performance, and guidance for emerging musicians on belief, persistence, and creativity.

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Terry speaks with Pirate from Curse of Cain about their new album "Akteon", covering the development of the band’s story‑driven universe, the characters at its centre, and the extensive in‑house film production behind their videos. Pirate describes the origins of the concept, the move toward “movie metal,” the writing partnership with Ken Kängström, the creative and practical demands of performing in full costume, instrument choices, and the importance of family involvement, community, and keeping the project fun. The discussion also touches on touring plans, festival experiences, and the band’s long‑term vision for expanding their fictional world.

Terry also talks with Gregor Mackintosh of Paradise Lost about their album "Ascension", exploring the writing period, the renewed energy that came from revisiting Icon, and the range of material across the singles. Gregor details their multi‑location recording approach, the use of natural room reverb on drums, the collaborative method behind the vocals, and the guitar and pickup choices that shape the record’s sound. He discusses the varied video production processes, the artwork built around George Frederic Watts’ "The Court of Death", future plans for Strigoi and Host, upcoming touring, and advice for musicians on persistence, individuality, and not taking oneself too seriously.

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Xan presents a themed journey through metal and goth centered on eyeliner, weaving personal anecdotes with music history and new releases. The set moves from reflections on the equinox and classic influences to a discussion of favourite metal vocalists, then into tracks and features including Charlotte Wessels with Alissa White‑Gluz, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Daydrick, The Crüxshadows, and a live performance of Xan’s “Golden Dawn”. The programme adds a Kat Von D collaboration with Alissa White‑Gluz, KMFDM’s take on “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” and a local spotlight on Libby Offord with “All This Noise,” alongside Faith and the Muse. It closes by introducing the Angel 1111 album Numbers with “222” and a final cut from Diabolos Rising.

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Terry speaks with Richie Cavalera from Incite about the creation of "Savage New Times", discussing the album’s direct songwriting approach, its themes, the band’s renewed recording process, and the shift in their internal dynamic. Richie talks about lyrical inspiration drawn from personal challenges, the evolution of their sound, video and artwork collaboration, the revival of vinyl, and preparing to tour with their new material. He also shares thoughts on musical influences, writing habits, performance gear, and advice for emerging musicians.

Terry also speaks with Raimund from Nailed to Obscurity about their album "Generation of the Void", covering its long development, touring schedule, conceptual artwork by Yannis Nakos, and the progression reflected across the singles. Raimund describes changes in their writing and recording methods, the role of clean and harsh vocals, their collaboration with videographer Mico Vitzthum, and the thematic ideas that shaped the lyrics. He also discusses upcoming touring plans, musical influences, album‑focused listening, and guidance for younger artists.

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Terry speaks with members of Adur and Mob Rules. Ollie and Sam from Adur discuss the making of their debut album We Fail to Love Ourselves, including how the band formed, the long development process, the themes behind their singles, their writing approaches, the emotional focus of their music, and the collaborative dynamic within the group. They talk about recording with Wayne Adams and James Plotkin, their preference for in‑room songwriting, future plans for live shows, and their advice for young musicians.

Jörn from Mob Rules talks about the creation of The Riser, covering the album’s development, release plans, recent singles, video production, and the story that links the new record to earlier albums. He outlines the album’s concept, the accompanying earbook edition, the writing and recording workflow, his approach to keyboards and lyrics, musical influences, festival experiences, and practical guidance for emerging musicians.

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Terry presents extended interviews with members of Martyr and Fate’s Messenger. Rick from Martyr talks about the creation of Dark Believer, covering the writing and recording process, recent singles, lineup history, touring plans, musical influences, gear choices, and advice for new musicians. Ron from Fate’s Messenger discusses the making of the EP Eternal War, including songwriting, remote recording, guest vocalists, the band’s formation, their independent label, live show plans, influences, and guidance for emerging players. Music from both bands is featured, followed by a tribute segment.

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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.