The Heavy Galaxy Show

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John sit down with bassist Ron Holzner (The Skull/ex-Trouble) to discuss his latest band LEGIONS OF DOOM that features current and ex-members of Corrosion Of Conformity, Trouble, Saint Vitus, The Skull and Leadfoot. Ron talks about the band's European festival dates this summer and he went about choosing the setlist for it. Holzner discusses how the supergroup formed as well as new music that will is on the horizon for both Legions Of Doom and The Skull which now features Karl Agell (ex-COC/Leadfoot/Lie Heavy) on lead vocals. Ron discusses Trouble's two tours with Pantera in the 90's and shares a few fun stories on the late-great Dimebag. Holzner talks about the Chicago rock scene in the 80's and how Trouble navigated through the hair metal and thrash movemments, their popularity with in the punk scene, Trouble's experience working with Rick Rubin, his skirmish with Ministry leader Al Jourgensen and more.

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John and Matt sit down with UNIDA & HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES guitarist ARTHUR SEAY. The guys start things off with a discussion on UNIDA's origins and the impetus of Seay to relaunch the band without the services of legendary lead vocalist John Garcia, while RIOT GOD vocalist Mark Sunshine fills in for the time being. Seay goes in-depth in regards to the infamous backstory of the bands sophomore LP that is still unreleased to this day due to the internal workings of the music business by the bands previous label American Recordings, while the record continues to be shelved twenty years since its completion. The desert-based guitarist also talks about his professional career as a stagehand working with established bands such as Slipknot, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit and more. Seay talks about the recent passing of artist and Mans Ruin Records founder Frank Kozik and his importance to rock in the 90's as well as the launching of Unida's career, the current state of HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES, Unida's upcoming summer European tour and more.

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John sit down with GOZU vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney to talk about the band fifth LP 'Remedy' and their current US run in support of then record. Gaffney discusses his change in his overall vocal approach on the record and how the addition of new drummer Seth Botos had added to to the musical changes. Marc discusses his early musical influences and what vocalists and guitarists made him want to become a musician. Gaffney talks about his relationshis with both celebrity chef and Blacklight Media founder Chris Santos and Metal Blade Records owner Brian Slagel and his important working with both has been to the bands career. Marc discusses his current musical influences, GOZU's appearance at the first Psycho Vegas in 2018, his penchant and notoriety for coming up with obscure and unique song titles and much more.

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John chat with Shrapnel Records founder Mike Varney to discuss the iconic label's 40-plus year history in heavy rock and metal. Varney starts off by discussing his early foray into the music world as an aspiring musician/guitarist in the SF Bay Area playing for various bands in the heavy rock scene. Mike discusses the impetus to start Shrapnel in 1980 and finding his niche-within-a-niche by focusing on signing young guitar shredders which helped catapult guitar driven rock in the early 80's. Varney reminisces on his discovering Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen and discusses the roadblocks he faced in bringing him over to the US, discovering Cliff Burton with his band Trauma before he joined Metallica, his love for the current heavy/stoner rock scene and live music in Las Vegas and much more.

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John start things off by discussing their recent interviews for the show with Dozer/Wino/Kenny Hickey, followed by a discussion regarding the recent inductions into the rock-n-roll hall of fame and their continued disregard for rock and metal bands as a whole. The music kicks in gear with new videos from Portland proto-metal vets DANAVA and the Austin's HIGH DESERT QUEEN.

On This episode of The Heavy Galaxy, John & Matt sit down with guitarist/vocalist KENNY HICKEY to talk about the new supergroup EYE AM which also features drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Danzig/Quiet Riot), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar/Down), & ex-Crowbar and Down bassist Todd Strange. Kenny recants the early Type O Negative days as the Brooklyn alternative metal band opening for a tour with Motley Crue which helped catapult the band on the heels of its sophomore release 'BLOODY KISSES'. Hickey talks about his love for all things Judas Priest, a hypothetical Peter Steele celebration show, his musical influences during his adolescent days, today's rock and metal scene in Brooklyn compared the early 90's and much more.

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, we sit down with legendary doom metal maestro Scott 'Wino' Weinrich who gives us some insight on the brand new new documentary about his life titled 'Wino:The Documentary'. Wino talks about the late Dave Sherman and how instrumental he was in furthering his musical career with Spirit Caravan after the inital breakup of The Obsessed in the mid 90's. The guys discuss the challenges that the underground icon has faced over the last several years due to the scrutiny he has faced in the mainstream metal press for expressing his opinion on the global socio-political landscape and how it goes against the traditional ethos of rock n roll rebellion against authority. Wino gets into discussing the upcoming new LP from The Obsessed and how the addition of guitarist Jason Taylor has made a significant impact in the overall make-up of the band and much more.

On this preview clip of The Heavy Galaxy's interview w/legendary doom metal guitarist/vocalist Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, he talks about his upcoming documentary and how the film came to fruition.Check out the full episode available Thursday, 4/27 on all streaming and podcast platforms.

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On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John sit down with guitarist/vocalist Fredrik Nordin and guitarist Tommi Holappa (Greenleaf) from Swedish stoner rock legends DOZER. The guys talk about the bands return from a 15-year hiatus of creating new music with the release of their new LP 'Drifting In The Endless Void' and the reason for doing so. Fredrik and Tommi discuss the differences within the stoner/heavy rock scene today compared to when the band was starting out during the late 90's and much more.

Featured videos:

DOZER- 'Ex-Human, Now Beast'- Courtesy of Blues Funeral Recordings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNnTjnPuO7I

Dozer- 'Rising'- Courtesy of Molten Universe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Enpt5RmHoU

*Show intro song - courtesy of Formula 400- 'Light my Way'