"Protest The Hero have carved an identity for themselves that is so revolutionary within heavy music that to call them "unique" would be like calling Louis C.K. "pretty funny" or the classic "Star Trek" television series "influential sci-fi." The band effortlessly balances high-minded artistry with wit and whimsy, substantive viewpoints with wanton tomfoolery and masterful musicianship with true songcraft.

Across Protest The Hero’s cinematic fourth album, Volition, spider-fingered arpeggios, walloping bottom heavy brutality and dynamically theatrical vocals the group have made their stock-in-trade remain unrivaled. Their storied career has earned them a Revolver Golden Gods Award, two Canadian Independent Music Awards, a Juno nomination, and millions of views online leading to a #1 debut in their home Canada. But it’s the groundswell of loyal supporters who’ve connected with the band’s spontaneity, authenticity and depth that continues to propel them forward: when they set out to crowdfund Volition, PTH met their goal in 24 hours and had more than tripled that sum when it was over."

Ben talked with Tim Millar about their upcoming tour of Australia, the release of Pacific Myth through a subscription service on Bandcamp and how he writes music.

Aired 13th April 2017.

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"For several years, the Swede fought with health problems and was plagued by stress-related fatigue syndrome after decades in the music business in which he sustainably shaped the genre of Doom metal with CANDLEMASS and walked modern paths with AVATARIUM. But while he was barely able to get up from his couch anymore, stress-ridden and tired, he used this paralyzing emptiness to pick up his old acoustic guitar and compose the very first melodies of his new brainchild THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM.

Soon, the Doomfather’s kingdom started to see the light of day and he found new comrades-in-arms with WOLF-singer Niklas Stålvind, Andreas „Habo“ Johansson and his AVATARIUM-colleague Marcus Jidell. Their journey led them through fields of classical doom metal, but what made their sound so special was the pinch of New Way Of British Heavy Metal that they added to their leaden style. In combination withStålvind’s haunting vocals, THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM created an all-absorbing vortex."

Ben talked with Leif Edling about why he started a new band, the joys of making music and his feelings leading up to his first show in three years.

Aired 6th April 2017.

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Adam Lomas from progressive rock band Mass Sky Raid from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, spoke to Ellen about the band's new singles and upcoming album.

Members: Adam Lomas - Vocals, Alex Kewley - Guitar, Cameron Dobinson - Bass, Reece Baines - Drums.

Originally aired on The Punk Hour on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday 6th April 2017.

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Kalen Austin and Daniel O'Brien from progressive rock/metal band The Stranger from Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, spoke to Ellen about the band's upcoming album.
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Members: Tom Frayne - Vocals, Kalen Austin - Guitars/Backing Vocals, Andrew Taylor - Guitars, Brendon Blanchard - Bass, Daniel O'Brien - Lead Drums.

Originally aired on the 8PM hour on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday 23rd March 2017.

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Jackson Hawdon from garage rock band FOAM from Perth, Western Australia, spoke to Ellen about the band's new album and tour.

Members: Joel Martin, Harley Barnaby and Jackson Hawdon.

Originally aired on The Punk Hour on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday 16th March 2017.

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"With a sound that has been compared to early Testament, Death Angel and Sacred Reich - DESECRATOR’s twin guitar attack, punishing rhythm section and blood soaked vocals have won over the old guard of staunch metal fans as well as recruiting a new wave of young thrashers. After 6 years, hundreds of shows, international tours including South East Asia, Europe, Russia, Mexico and Brazil, a live album, a limited edition vinyl EP, countless supports for International acts such as Forbidden, Warbringer, Macabre, Toxic Holocaust, Havok, Grave, Wehrmacht, D.R.I, Tankard, Sepultura, Hirax, In Flames & Trivium, DESECRATOR entered the studio in 2016 to record their long-awaited debut, To The Gallows."

Ben talked with Riley Strong about the history of the band and why they are only releasing their debut, To The Gallows, this year, as well as their array of lives show past and future.

Aired 30th March 2017.

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"When BOLT THROWER drummer Martin “Kiddie” Kearns passed in his sleep on September 14th, 2015, the members of Britain’s longest standing death metal band were absolutely bereft. Three weeks after, bassist Frank Healy, of UK death metal legends BENEDICTION, lost his father. All that sorrow left a massive hole in the hearts and minds of the Midlanders. The untimely demise of Kearns forced BOLT THROWER to go on an indefinite hiatus, while Healy was seven years removed from BENEDICTION’s last full-length, »Killing Music«. Key members of both bands needed an out. A way to cope with the emotional hardship. So, vocalistKarl Willetts and Healy teamed up with ex-BOLT THROWER drummer Andy Whale and riff-master Scott Fairfax to form MEMORIAM."

Ben talked with Karl WIlletts about how the band came about, the right wing lurch in the political world and his interest in war.

Aired 23rd March 2017.

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Stefan spoke to Deez Nuts frontman (and former I Killed the Prom Queen drummer) JJ Peters about the band's new album Binge & Purgatory. Other topics discussed is moshpits, worldwide audience and the band's style.

 

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Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia spoke to Stefan about the band's new album Lower the Bar (out now). Other topics included the band's antics on the road, new bands that Stix likes, touring Australia, groupies, favourite and least favourite celebrities, the status of the Steel Panther TV show, and sex advice for young people. Stix also revealed the craziest thing he's seen on stage (the answer might shock you).

 

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Kash talks with Florian and Anton from the alternative rock band Highcoast about their recently travels in Australia, what their inspirations are and their EP Sunbleached.

Members: Florian Le - Guitar, Lead Vocals,  Anton Kollewe - drums, Backing Vocals.

Originally aired on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday the 16th of March 2017.

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