The Void 333 With Christina

Now based in Germany, Australian-born singer and songwriter Nick Gibbs shares his story of discovering music, soul, singing, finding a voice as an artist, his transition from dance to creating songs as well as his experiences living as an expatriate Aussie musician and singing teacher in Germany. He also riffs on the meaning of the universe, random 90s hip hop, love, friendship, what really matters and more.

Tomas Lindberg, vocalist from cult Swedish melodic death metal band At The Gates, discusses the story behind their latest album At War With Reality, crafting existential ideas into extreme metal, evolution, making Slaughter of the Soul (their classic slice of malevolence), their twelve year hiatus, the early Gothenburg scene and more.

In the first half of this flashback episode, Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Guns 'n' Roses bassist Duff McKagan reflect on the AIC story, their history together and the Seattle sound. In the second half, I chat to Duff McKagan about his first show, falling in love, making Appetite and more.

In the first part of this podcast, Steel Panther drummer Stix chats about their new album, pop star super freaks and how he'd go out in a blaze of glory. The second half features a compilation of the most ridiculous interview moments from all my Steel Panther interviews over the years where the band riff on David Lee Roth, Tommy Lee, Vinnie Paul, whether it is easier to make a housewife a ho or a ho a housewife and lots more.

Matt Young, frontman of one of Australia's most successful heavy metal bands King Parrot talks to Christina about their European tour with Soulfly, his journey from bass to vocals, writing new material, the six gigs that changed his life and lots more.

Skarlett Saramore, the Sydney-based drummer of all-girl band Rackett chats to Christina about her new band, women in Australian rock and roll, dark forces at play, using music to raise levels of mental health awareness and lots more.

New Zealand's sludge metal legends Beastwars talk to Christina about their new album, partying until you puke, why heavy metal is the new jazz, The majesty of the Melvins and the Butthole Surfers, moments of alchemy, their killer Witches video, life after death and lots more.

James Young created an icon of Melbourne rock and roll when he took over Cherry Bar, a dive bar beloved the world over for its spectacular selection of rock and roll and excellent vibes. Cherry Bar also hosts Cherry Rock, an annual laneway festival that treats Melbourne to some killer bands. Meet the man who made Cherry Bar so special.

Iconic rock musician Cherie Currie (The Runaways) chats to Christina about her first ever Australian tour, David Bowie, her new album, making peace and music with Kim Fowley and more.

Matt Pike of Sleep and High on Fire reflects on emulating his favourite guitar players on High On Fire's new record, jamming and touring with a reunited Sleep, recording sober for the first time, growing up with Eyehategod, his thoughts on Corrosion of Conformity and lots more in this relaxed, conversational interview.