Dean spoke to vocalist Ravn from Norwegian black metal act 1349 about the band's first Australian tour. The pair discuss the logistics of 1349's live shows, which the band takes great pride in, as well as what drew Ravn to the gnarly black metal genre.

"1349 is finally coming to our Australia and New Zealand legions,

and can ́t wait to unleash our aural hellfire on you all! See you in February!" - 1349

Originally aired 3rd December 2015.

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Chris Rowden performs in Hope Drone, an Australian heavy band playing blend of black metal and sludge with an emphasis on atmosphere.

Hailing from Brisbane, Hope Drone released their debut album earlier 'Cloak of Ash' earlier this year and are touring down under with Germany's Downfall of Gaia this November.

Ben spoke to Chris about the album, how the band recreates atmosphere on stage, how they signed with Relapse Records, being approached by Downfall of Gaia for a tour and the inspiration for the lyrics.

Members:

Chris Rowden (Guitar, Vocals)

Karl Hartwig (Guitar, Noise)

Aaron Pickersgill (Bass)

Francis Keil (Drums)

https://www.facebook.com/HopeDrone

http://www.hopedrone.com

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Dean chats to multi-instrumentalist Vincent from British rock/metal band Anathema.

The pair speak about the new live album 'A SORT OF HOME COMING', filmed in his home town Liverpool, which is out today! They also talk up their acoustic tour in Australia!

Members: • Vincent Cavanagh - Vocals, Guitar, Keys • Danny Cavanagh - Guitar, Keys, Vocals • John Douglas - Acoustic/Electronic Percussion • Lee Douglas - Vocals • Jamie Cavanagh - Bass • Daniel Cardoso - Drums

https://www.facebook.com/anathemamusic/?fref=ts

Originally aired 5/11/15 on New Noise.

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For only the second time ever, Swedish melodic death metal legends At The Gates toured Australia!

Ben spoke to guitarist Martin Larsson about the band's reunion and the decision to release a new album in 2014 entitled 'At War with Reality'.

https://www.facebook.com/AtTheGatesOfficial/

Original airdate: 29/10/15

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Ben spoke to Devin Townsend about the Devin Townsend Project's Australian tour with Periphery, the latest album and some of his other projects. Mr Townsend also reveals much about himself in this extended interview!

Shortened version of this aired on the 22nd of October 2015 on New Noise on the Moshpit on SYN.

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Ben spoke to the lead singer of Hammerfall Joacim Cans about the band's very first show in Australia and why it took so long.

In this extended interview, they also talk about the band's latest studio album (R)evolution, their many cover, Game of Thrones references in their music and an Internet myth that Hammerfall was disqualified from a local music contest called Rockslaget.

Originally aired 8th October 2015 on New Noise.

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Ben spoke on the phone with Andrew Hudson, frontman of Melbourne thrash metal band Harlott! They discussed the band's new album 'Proliferation', his vocal style, the ongoing European tour, their hilarious music video for 'Systematic Reduction' and more!

Originally aired on the 1st of October on The Anthology on Moshpit on SYN after 10pm.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8GnF4ntE7g

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Stefan spoke to Misfits legend Jerry Only (many months before the reunion was announced) about the horror punk band's upcoming Australian tour and reminisced some Aussie moments from years back.

Jerry confirmed that some new songs are in the works for the "second round of the band", while discussing songs from the early days. Mr Only also gave us origin story of the devilock hairstyle he created and touches on the grave robbing story.

Radio edit originally aired 3rd December 2015 on New Noise.

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Melbourne's math punk (or jazz punk or hardcore?) band DriveTime Commute join Steven and Dean live in the Moshpit on SYN studio to talk up their new single 'Sharkitect' that will be on an EP early next year.

Members Max, Roscoe and Basil also hype up their live shows and hope that it's not a "DryTime" for listeners.

Roscoe - Vox,

Basil - Guitar/Vox,

Dave - Guitar/Vox,

Casper - Bass,

Max - Drums.

http://drivetimecommute.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/drivetimecommute

Originally aired 26th November 2015.

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In Moshpit's very first interview at podcast length, Stefan chats to frontwoman Phoebe Pinnock from Melbourne hard rock/metal band Heaven the Axe.

Phoebe opens up about her musical beginnings, her bogan love story, what astrology means to her, plus responding to Twitter love.

The metal goddess also talks about working with comedy filmmaker Paul Fenech (Fat Pizza, Housos, Bogan Hunters, Swift & Shift Couriers, Dumb Criminals) to write theme songs, playing in Indonesia, the music business, and whether Heaven the Axe is a mythical guitar!

Originally aired (radio edit) November 19th 2015.

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Youtube: http://bit.ly/1eOaKeJ

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Website: www.heaventheaxe.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/phoebepinnock

https://twitter.com/heaventheaxe

Members: Phoebe Pinnock, Steve Watts, Azza Bok, Timothy Miedecke, Tom Rossell

Genre: Hard Rock Metal

Home Town: Melbourne

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