Udo Dirkschneider and his son Sven discuss the recording of Balls To The Wall Reloaded, reimagining the classic 1983 Accept album. Throughout the chat, we discuss the guest vocalists, including Joakim Brodén, Doro Pesch, and Biff Byford. What interaction, if any, did they need to have with Accept main man Wolf Hoffman, and what were the plans for taking the show on the road? The episode is notable as Sven is drawn into the conversation, discussing growing up as Udo's son. Many more intriguing topics await! 

Watch the lyric video for Balls To The Wall (feat. Joakim Brodén): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRd-7LcK7OE

Listen to 'Balls To The Wall: https://dirkschneider.rpm.link/ballsPR

Balls To The Wall Reloaded can now be pre-ordered in various physical formats and digitally or pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) worldwide: https://dirkschneider.rpm.link/bttwrPR 

In this conversation with Tim 'Ripper' Owens, he answers questions about his February 2025 Australian tour, relationships with former Judas Preist bandmates, Jon Schaffer and Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen, a left-field question about Iron Maiden and Blaze Bailey, his superb collaboration with Leviathan Project, Aussie slang and humour, singing techniques and much more!

Hardline Media are proud to announce one of the vocal Greats of Heavy Metal to our Southern shores, the formidable TIM RIPPER OWENS!

TICKETS & INFO: www.hardlinemedia.net

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:

FRI 14 FEB - MELBOURNE - THE CORNER

THUR 20 FEB - SYDNEY - CROWBAR

SAT 22 FEB - BRISBANE - CROWBAR

SUN 23 FEB - ADELAIDE - THE GOV

MON 24 FEB - PERTH – AMPLIFIER

*LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET INCLUDES:

- Early access to the show and merch stand**

- Get a photo on your phone/device with THE Tim ‘RIPPER’ Owens

- Australian tour poster to get signed

- Exclusive VIP lanyard/laminate

- Bring along 3 personal items to get signed

**VIP TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE SHOW

This conversation with Johnny Ciardullo is an opportunity to hear his insights about many aspects of the band such as the integration of the former Rings of Saturn vocalist Ian Bearer into the fold, songwriting, Canadian metal, aspirations for the next stage of the group's evolution and much more.

SYLOSIS and ANGELMAKER February 2025 Australian Tour Dates:

Tuesday 11th February PERTH, Magnet House

Wednesday 12th February ADELAIDE, Lion Arts

Friday 14th February MELBOURNE, Max Watts

Saturday 15th February SYDNEY, Manning Bar

Sunday 16th February BRISBANE, The Triffid

TICKETS:https://thephoenix.au/sylosis/

Terry provides his perspective on career longevity, guitar playing, inspiring young guitarists to play metal, and his experiences working with Robert and Dean DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots. He also addresses the possibility of a biography and discusses the events following a 2016 incident in Chester, UK, where he pleaded guilty to assaulting a fan. With over 25 years in the music industry, he offers detailed insights into his career and experiences.

Alien Ant Farm and Drowning Pool February 2025 Australian Tour Dates:

Friday 7th February BRISBANE, Princess Theatre

Saturday 8th February SYDNEY, Metro Theatre

Sunday 9th February MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre

Tuesday 11th February ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory

Wednesday 12th February PERTH, Magnet House

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM: https://thephoenix.au

Jimmy Rose discusses the remixing and re-releasing of Direblaze's self-titled album and the Smelted Reformed and Doomed EP as expanded editions, including bonus live tracks and covers. He shares insights into running Rosetin Records, balancing roles as a musician and label manager, and the creative atmosphere at Emu Valley Studios following its relocation. The conversation also covers his roadie experience with King Parrot during the 2023 Pantera tour, plans for Direblaze, and his vision for studio growth. Expect plenty of banter about all things metal, too! 

https://rosetinrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hHLPFVcMpgL73TezRgh70?si=K3gnFHWcS462HCH30Thgrg

Yachtley Crew are passionate enthusiasts of Yacht Rock, dedicated to bringing the smooth sounds of late '70s and early '80s Soft Rock hits to life. In this interview, Tommy Buoy discusses the upcoming Australian tour, the evolution of Yacht Rock from a quirky novelty to a celebrated aesthetic, and plenty more!

Tickets: Available at https://totaltouring.com.au/ 

Drowning Pool will be touring Australia in February 2025 alongside Alien Ant Farm, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with C.J. In this conversation, he shares his connection with Australia, reflects on the media's portrayal of the band's music being used by the US military, discusses balancing life and career, reminisces about his friendship with Dimebag, and much more.

ALIEN ANT FARM and DROWNING POOL February 2025 Australian Tour Dates:

Friday 7th February BRISBANE, Princess Theatre

Saturday 8th February SYDNEY, Metro Theatre

Sunday 9th February MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre

Tuesday 11th February ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory

Wednesday 12th February PERTH, Magnet House

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM: https://thephoenix.au 

PLAYLIST: 1. Cyhra’s Superman; 2. The Halo Effect’s Cruel Perception (March Of The Unheard); 3. Scour’s Blades (Gold); 4. Lacuna Coil’s Oxygen (Sleepless Empire); 5. Dirkschneider’s Balls To The Wall (feat. Joakim Brodén); 6. Fell Omen’s Invaded By A Dark Spirit (Dungeon Metal Punks Besieging Digital Castles); 7. Obscura’s Evenfall (A Sonication); 8. Majestica’s A Story In The Night (Power Train); 9. Dynazty’s Call of the Night (Game of Faces); 10. March Of Scylla’s Ulysses' Lies (Andromeda); 11. Karla Kvlt’s Karma (Thunderhunter); 12. Harakiri For The Sky’s With Autumn I'll Surrender (Scorched Earth); 13. The Halo Effect’s Forever Astray (March Of The Unheard); 14. L.S. Dunes’ Violet (Violet); 15. The Grey’s Sharpen The Knife (Kodok); 16. Scare’s Nevermind if it all explodes, I'll die anyway (In The End, Was It Worth It?); 17. The Hellacopters’ Do You Feel Normal (Overdriver); 18. Envy Of None’s Stygian Waves (Stygian Waves); 19. Blood Cult’s We're Gonna Take Your Soul (We’re Gonna Take Your Soul); 20. Temple of Discord’s The Reaper (In The Ashes); 21. Gotthard’s Thunder & Lightning; 22. Marko Hietala’s Rebel of the North (Roses From The Deep); 23. Beltfed Weapon’s Tortured Within; 24. Lordi’s Retropolis; 25. Viperwitch’s The Viper Witch (Witch Hunt: Road to Vengeance); 26. Rauhbein’s Die laute und schnelle Musikkapelle; 27. Brainstorm’s Beyond Enemy Lines (Plague Of Rats); 28. The Halo Effect’s The Burning Point (March Of The Unheard); 29. Délirant’s Thoughteater IV (Thoughteater); 30. Zodomy’s Only Death is Real (Only Death is Real); 31. Gravethorn’s Barbaric War Declared; 32. Paths to Deliverance’s Solitude (Ten); 33. Necrambulant’s Sentenced to a Gluttonous Pit (Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance); 34. Sadist’s No Feast For Flies (Single); 35. Gates To Hell’s Death Comes To All (Death Comes To All); 36. Abolishment Of Flesh’s Hater Of Man (Resurrecting Misanthropy); 37. Cabal’s Unveiled (Everything Rots); 38. Profiler’s Depth Perception (A Digital Nowhere); 39. Great American Ghost’s Kerosene (Tragedy Of The Commons); 40. Bleeding Through’s I Am Resistance (I Am Resistance); 41. God Complex’s Salt and Ash; 42. The Halo Effect’s A Death That Becomes Us (March Of The Unheard); and 43. Lockjaw’s Control the Chaos.

The 2024-2025 Almanac offers Dan Mitchell, AKA Autumns Eyes, and Andrew a chance to reflect on the key moments of 2024 and look forward to what's coming in the new year. Look forward to a mix of insightful commentary, lively banter, and discussions on all the regular subjects, with no shortage of Cradle of Filth discussions as well!

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