Scars and Guitars

Chris David (Majestica). Swedish Power Metal heroes Majestica have just released their Metal Christmas album A Christmas Carol via Nuclear Blast. Chris is the bands bassist and a fab interview subject. We could have spoken for a lot longer but Chris had to go tp another interview, still, its well worth tuning in!

James Norbert Ivanyi. James full-length instrumental album is out now, called Omen Faustum​, it's a killer guitar jazz-shred masterpiece that I recently compared to the legendary work from Steve Khan! I enjoyed this chat, I believe James is one if the most important Australian guitarists around. He's taking guitar instrumental music into new and interesting places.

Plini. Sydney based guitar and instrumental artist Plini released his new studio album, Impulse Voices, on November 27 2020. He's one of my favourite instrumental guitarists ever, and we cover a lot of ground during the conversation!

Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed). Hatebreed Drop their new album Weight Of The False Self on Friday 27th November and Wayne Lozinak is on hand to discuss!

Max Cavalera (Killer be Killed, Soulfly, Nailbomb, ex-Sepultura). The sophomore release from KIller Be Killed is out now via Nuclear Blast. max is on hand to discuss and we dive into a heap of worthy topics, particularly his role in popularising extreme metal back in the 80s.

Mike Campbell (Tom Petty, The Dirty Knobs, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks). Mike and the band The Dirty Knobs have recorded a new album due for release in late November 2020, called Wreckless Abandon. Mike discusses the album and his extraordinary career.

Ross the Boss (Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators). Death Dealer, lead by Ross Friedman AKA Ross the Boss have returned for another heavy metal attack with their 3rd record Conquered Lands, due for release worldwide November 13, 2020. Ross is an exceptional interview subject, tune in to hear some great conversation covering Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators, RTB Band and a heap more!

Steven Wilson. The new album, due for release in January 2021, from Steven is called The Future Bites, and according to the PR blurb, it is an exploration of how the human brain has evolved in the Internet era. This conversation covers the new album, its themes, and Steven shares his thoughts on working with Opeth.

Saki (Amahiru, Mary's Blood). Frédéric Leclercq (Kreator, Sinsaenum, Ex-Dragonforce) joins Saki (Mary's Blood) join forces on Amahiru. The self-titled debut album Amahiru will be released on November 27 2020. Saki talks about the collaboration and her shredding guitar performance.

Steve Riley (L.A. Guns). Renegades is the brand new album from L.A. Guns (Steve Riley, Kelly Nickels, Scott Griffin, Kurt Frohlich), available for pre-order/save now and out on Friday, 13 November, 2020, through Golden Robot Records.The great Steve Riley is available to chat about the album and his outstanding career performing in rock'n'roll bands.