Scars and Guitars

Matt from the extraordinary Leviathan Project is the guest on the show. His musical co-conspirator, Tommy Krash, has featured twice on the podcast so it was time to get to the bottom of things with Matt. Leviathan Project was number 1 in the Scars and Guitars year-end best of 2021 top 10, their music revolutionises the standard thrash/ heavy metal template by turning a tried and tested approach to metal into something new and exciting. In this conversation, we cover all things Leviathan Project including Matt's thoughts on ex-Judas Priest frontman Ripper Owen's vocal performance and the magical soloing of Death alumni, Bobby Koeble amongst other worthy topics.

Hot off the press, the May 2022 new music show brings you fresh cuts from Werewolves, MUNICIPAL WASTE, Soilwork, IBARAKI, Behemoth, Psycroptic, Soulfly, Kreator, Venom Inc., Watain, BELPHEGOR, Decapitated, BLEED FROM WITHIN, FALLUJAH, BLACK VOID, Static Abyss, Apostasy, Assumption, Terror, LOST SOCIETY, Interloper, 156/SILENCE, WE CAME AS ROMANS and BRAND OF SACRIFICE, Hellacopters, JOHNNY THUNDERS, GAUPA, Don Broco, BILLY HOWERDEL, Downset, Anvil, KING'S VENGEANCE, FOUR YEAR STRONG, TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA, THERION, Cabal, AFTER FOREVER, The Hu, -​(​16​)​-

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Decapitated has a stirring new album out in late May 2022, titled, Cancer Culture. This chat with Vogg covers a heap of ground, from the new album, the episode in which Vogg almost joined Morbid Angel, and the allegations and incarceration following rape and kidnapping accusations. This is one of those conversations that lift the lid off convention and discuss matters far beyond the reach of most podcasts.

Kurt Deimer has come a long way in less than six months. After joining forces with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and recording his debut EP Work Hard, Rock Hard with Grammy-award winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge, he opened for Geoff Tate on the former Queensryche frontman's U.S. tour. His next big occasion is touring with Yngwie Malmsteen. It was great to catch up with Kurt, he's lived an amazing life and has plenty of stories to share.

Initially becoming world-famous as a founding member of Accept, he continues to steadily expand upon his international successes with his U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER outfits. Remaining faithful to himself over the years in a way few musicians could, Dirkschneider consistently bucks music industry trends in favour of following his heart. His most personal and extraordinary album was released on April 22nd, 2022: My Way, which was an excellent opportunity to chat with the man himself! We discussed the album, his thoughts on Accept and that time he almost met current Accept singer, Mark Tornillo.

Stonetrip is an outfit from Melbourne that can write grooving, crunching and anthemic hard rock. The lads released their self titled EP in December 2021, so we discuss the EP, plans for the future and the dynamic between the musicians in the group.

Incite's new album is titled Wake Up Dead and frontman Richie Cavalera is on hand to tell us all about it. The conversation also features Richies talking about his parents, Max and Gloria Cavalera; all household names to the heavy and extreme metal aficionado!

The leader of the Swedish black metal horde Watain is on hand to discuss the new album from Watain for 2022, The Agony and Ecstacy of Watain. It's always a treat to chat with Erik; beyond a lousy internet connection and far too short a time frame to chat with him, we manage to cover some essential points regarding the album, the move to Nuclear Blast and other interesting subjects.

Hot off the press, the April 2022 new music show brings you fresh cuts from Dream Widow, Lamb of God, FOZZY, Decapitated, Josh Travis, Miss May I, Destruction, Black Void, Watain, Origin, Malevolence, CONJURER, STATIC ABYSS, Skid Row, UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, Cobra Spell, Hellacopters, KUBLAI KHAN TX, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, Billy Bio, RAGE BEHIND, Blind Guardian , SEPTICFLESH, Enslaved, WARDRUNA, IBARAKI, Meshuggah, Municipal Waste, From Crisis to Collapse, HORIZON IGNITED, Islander, KIllswitch Engage, KINGSMEN, Oceans, Profiler, Apocalyptica, Dave Coutts, Envy of None, Satan, Marillion, ZZ TOP, & 8 KALACAS

🎶 OVER THREE HOURS OF NEW MUSIC!!!!!! Check out this diverse and eclectic collection; there's something in there for everyone who loves hard rock, heavy metal, extreme metal, experimental music and some surprises 🎶

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The brilliant guitar virtuoso and composer Joe Satriani discusses his new solo album for 2022, The Elephants of Mars, how many guitars he has owned throughout his life, and his role in bringing thrash and extreme metal to prominence amongst other worthy subjects.