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All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine. HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
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A music podcast centered around Heavy Metal music............and its vast tendrils. We discuss concerts, bands and artists. Doesn't matter if its old man metal or the newest trend we try and cover all the bases.
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Interview by Kris Peters Sometimes playing nice doesn't get the desired results, especially in music. To really get to know yourself, your bandmates, and your audience, stepping into a studio and cutting some tracks with more polish than Mr. Sheen is often a band aid fix to a bandage problem. Any inconsistencies and/or inadequacies can be ironed ou…
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Sydney rock outfit Dear Seattle epitomize the current wave of emerging Australian bands. With a distinctive Aussie tinge to their emotive and propulsive wares, Dear Seattle first emerged onto the scene back in 2013, releasing their debut EP Words Are Often Useless that same year. Following a second EP release, 2017's self-titled Dear Seattle, the N…
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Cavalera is a name with its fingerprints all over the history of heavy metal, an inspiring family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression, starting all the way back in 1984 in Brazil with Sepultura. Over the last couple of years, Max and Iggor Cavalera revisited their first three releases, Morbid Visions, Bestial Devastation, and Schizophre…
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Heeding the call for their first odyssey to Australia and handed the highly important task of hyping up the party hungry, NEKROGOBLIKON - the self-proclaimed Kings of Goblin Metal - promise to deliver a unique blend of melodic rock and gnarly death metal, infused with EDM-style flourishes when they arrive here for a run of shows with Alestorm towar…
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Cavalera is a name with its fingerprints all over the history of heavy metal, an inspiring family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression, starting all the way back in 1984 in Brazil with Sepultura. Over the last couple of years, Max and Iggor Cavalera revisited their first three releases, Morbid Visions, Bestial Devastation, and Schizophre…
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Opening for any major international touring band is a daunting task, but when you face the prospect of opening for two heavyweights of the metal scene in Sylosis and Angelmaker, that task becomes almost impossible. But don't mention that to rising Australian metalcore outfit Lune, who will be doing just that when the Australian tour kicks off in Pe…
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Fresh off a relentless touring schedule across the United States and Europe, HED PE are ready to conquer Australia once again and, for the first time since 2018, New Zealand. HED P.E. has been a cornerstone in the rock and metal scene, captivating audiences with their unique blend of rock, punk, rasta, gangsta rap, and soul. Many bands three decade…
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Interview by Nev Pearce (Everblack Podcast) Mayhem’s 40th Anniversary show promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans, offering a powerful setlist that spans their groundbreaking career - from the raw intensity of their debut album Deathcrush to their latest sonic explorations. This concert will honor the band’s four-decade legacy of m…
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Brisbane metal legends Dreamkillers could be forgiven for resting on past accomplishments and spending the remainder of their career playing songs that are known and loved by many without placing themselves at the mercy of the metal Gods by continuing to write and release new music. Since bursting onto the Brisbane music scene in the early 1990s an…
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Texan metalcore outfit Memphis May Fire decimated Australian fans almost a decade ago when they toured through the country as special guests to Parkway Drive in 2015. Known for their unassailable live shows, MMF have an uncanny ability to connect with their audience on an otherworldly plane, turning band and audience into one living, breathing, cir…
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Casting Shadows: The Mystical Spells And Dark Rituals Behind PROJECT ULTIMATE SATAN's 'Opus Satanas'
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Interview by Angela Croudace Project Ultimate Satan, the brutal death metal band from Canberra, has been shaking up the metal scene with their unique blend of symphonic elements and raw aggression. The band's latest album, The Opus Satanas, released under their label, StudioDecay, is a testament to the band's resilience and innovation, as it has un…
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Interview by Angela Croudace HEAVY caught up with Gabriel Blake from The Murder Capital to chat about their latest album, Blindness, their exciting upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour, and the band's incredible journey so far. When asked about the themes of Blindness, Gabriel explained, "The album is about love, being Irish, and dealing with t…
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Interview by Angela Croudace No matter how much everything changes in culture and the world at large, heavy metal endures. It empowers. It engages. It engenders strength. It outlasts fads. Since forming in Gothenburg, Sweden and releasing their debut album Glory To The Brave in 1997, Swedish power metal titans HammerFall have stormed the gates of h…
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Wheatus have been here that many times they would almost be classed as Australians. After a whirlwind 2024 that saw the band Down Under twice, once in February for acoustic shows with Art from Everclear and again with Wheatus in April for the Pandemonium Festival, frontman Brendan B Brown has become a beloved fixture in the Aussie music scene. The …
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From little things, big things grow. At least in fairytales. But sometimes life imitates those storylines, as is the case with Gold Coast metal outfit Righteous Death. Conceived in Lismore in 2020 as the brainchild of local musician Jackson Marshall, Righteous Death started life as a one man project with Marshall writing and playing all instruments…
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The metal Gods work in mysterious ways. In early 2021, fate brought Chloe Trujillo and Mark Dalbeth together at the Global Green Charity Event in LA's Troubadour. Bonding over their shared passion for music, they decided to collaborate after connecting online. Their brainchild, Lightning Strikes Twice, garnered strong feedback, fuelling their excit…
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As the saying goes, one person's loss is another person's gain. So while there were many disappointed when CKY pulled out of their Australian tour with Alien Ant Farm, there was also plenty more elated when their replacement was named in quick succession. It's not often a tour is strengthened by late adjustments, but from the moment Drowning Pool w…
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The Koala Tavern in Capalaba will host the inaugural Rock Is Not Dead Festival on February 1, 2025. Self-funded and put together by a group of Australian music lovers who aim to help nurture and promote the wealth of talent in our own backyard, Rock Is Not Dead will feature 8 of the hottest bands from around the country, each with their own unique …
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Western Australian black metal outfit Deadspace abide by the old school ethos that creating and releasing music is more of a personal journey to be shared with fans, rather than a commercial entity to appeal to the masses. They are a band who, you get the impression, truly make music for themselves first and foremost, enjoying the creative aspect o…
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Hailing from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Bloody Ripper are a rock’n’roll band with a punk edge. The band have established themselves over the last decade playing in Melbourne’s finest pubs and dive bars including The Tote, Cherry Bar and The Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar. Following the wild video for the single Pints, Bloody Ripper are releasing t…
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Combining rock and metal with country music is a brave move. Fans of each genre individually are parochial in their love of music and unlikely to take to any bastardisation with any other form of sonic entertainment. It takes a person with confidence and conviction to even attempt such a marriage, but when done right even the staunchest of purists …
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Interview by Angela Croudace After 15 years in the game, Polar's frontman Adam "Woody" Woodford could have easily walked away when the band hit a rough patch. But instead of throwing in the towel, he rebuilt the band with a fresh line-up and a renewed sense of purpose. The result? Five Arrows is their boldest and most experimental album to date. Po…
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Interview by Angela Croudace Niclas Engelin, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band The Halo Effect, spoke to HEAVY about the band's journey and their new album March of the Unheard. Engelin shared insights into the album-making process, the band's evolution, and the importance of positive energy in their music. Regarding the new album, Enge…
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Interview by Angela Croudace For over a decade Carbon Black have been steadily making their mark in the Australian groove metal scene. With a reputation for hard-hitting, groove-laden riffs and an undeniable stage presence, the Wollongong-based band has persevered through line-up changes, tough times, and the ever-evolving music industry. Lead voca…
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If the rebellious youth of society had a queen back in the mid to late 80's you can bet your life that queen would have been a seemingly shy young lady from Violet Town called Ella Hooper. Coupling her struggles of being brought up in a small country town with the almost overwhelming burdens that life as a teenager can throw at you, Hooper and brot…
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American rock outfit L7 are just as relevant today as they were when they formed back in 1985. Never ones to shy away from confrontation or back down from their beliefs, L7 have survived hiatuses, member changes and the changing tide of opinion to emerge even stronger than before. Despite the constant state of turmoil that has managed to afflict da…
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US rock outfit Sleeping With Sirens have made their career on a combination of honesty, music and humour. The band rose to fame early on with their song If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn, the lead single from their debut album With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, which was released in 2010. Their second album, Let's Cheers to This, was release…
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While safety first is becoming an increasingly mundane and almost conformist part of the global music scene, there are bands out there who refuse to yield, preferring to allow their natural creativity dictate the terms of music rather than cater to the whims of the masses. Sydney music machine Reliqa are one of the bands. Despite their relative you…
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When thrash legends Slayer called it a day last year, it left a gaping hole in guitarist Kerry King's musical psyche that was impossible to fill. After conquering the world of metal for four decades as part of the legendary outfit, King suddenly found himself cut off from the world he knew and helped create. It was to become a pivotal moment in Kin…
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The Living End are one of the few bands ever to successfully negotiate the chasm between punk rock sensibilities and mainstream success without losing their integrity. Their 1997 EP Prisoner Of Society/Second Solution quickly became the barometer for musical uprising amongst the youth of the world, catapulting the band into the spotlight, from whic…
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From SOUNDGARDEN to Shallow: ZAAC THOMPSON of NONBERK on Nature, Music, and The Band's Evolution
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Interview by Angela Croudace Brisbane-based alternative rock trio Nonberk have made waves in the local scene since their formation in 2019. Led by frontman Zaac Thompson, the band's sound channels heavy 90s grunge influences like Soundgarden, Silverchair, and Alice In Chains. Their powerful riffs and raw lyrics have earned them a dedicated followin…
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New Skeletal Faces Push Boundaries with Until the Night: Punk, Metal, and Gothic Fusion Redefined
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New Skeletal Faces, the genre-defying band led by Errol Fritz (vocals/guitar) and Don Void (drums), has once again pushed musical boundaries with their latest release, Until the Night. Following their debut, Celestial Disease, Until the Night showcases a bold evolution in their sound, blending elements of punk, gothic rock, metal, and more. In an i…
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From Ashes To New have had a stellar 2024, with the release of Blackout Deluxe capitalising on the success of the original album and opening up the band to a wider fanbase who got to hear a different side of the band's musical psyche. It is already their best performing album, so much so that it has propelled them across the world for their first v…
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As the renowned band Batushka prepare for their final performance under this name in Melbourne, HEAVY had the chance to sit down with Monk Boruta and Bartek Krysiuk to explore the reasons behind the name change. Embarking on a new chapter, Batushka will be rebranding as Patriarkh, celebrating a new era with a groundbreaking concept album in January…
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New Jersey rock outfit The Gaslight Anthem are experiencing somewhat of a new lease on life. Grabbing the attention of a global audience with their 2007 debut Sink Or Swim, The Gaslight Anthem rammed the point home with their second album The '59 Sound the following year, becoming the first band in British music history to appear on the cover of Ke…
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As they say, there's no rest for the wicked, which is precisely why As December Falls are in the thick of things heading into the tail end of 2024, their tenth year as a band. Following the breakout success of 2021's album Happier, As December Falls quickly capitalised on their growing momentum, releasing the follow-up Join The Club last year. That…
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Summoning the most brutal elements of Floridian death metal and combining it with the coldest permafrost of Scandinavian black metal, emerging Canadian deathcore outfit Angelmaker are making huge waves on the international metal scene. By confronting listeners with furious, focused, and violent extremity, Angelmaker create deathcore of the highest …
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At the end of the day, music and the creative arts is all about expression and having fun. In the modern age of entertainment that sense of enjoyment has slowly eroded due to the complexities of the current global climate and the incessant wish to not offend anybody which has resulted in a terser, more rigid sprinkling of bands and musicians that s…
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Sydney rock outfit RedHook have been making a nuisance of themselves all over the world in recent years, playing with The Smashing Pumpkins and Janes Addiction as part of The World Is A Vampire Tour and at Good Things Festival alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Gojira, Soulfly, Jinjer and more in their home country, as well as international festivals …
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While Crossbone Skully may be a new band to some, they are definitely not a fresh band when it comes to pedigree. Frontman Tommy Henriksen is an integral part of both Alice Cooper's band and the Hollywood Vampires, earning his stripes multiple times over through countless tours and live performances. But with Crossbone Skully the landscape has shif…
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Wardruna is a Norwegian music constellation dedicated to weaving together the ancient sounds and traditions of the North into a modern soundscape using a broad selection of both traditional and historical Nordic instruments. The band utilises non-traditional instruments and other sources of sound such as trees, stones, bones, water and fire to enha…
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Guitarist Ronnie Simmons has spread his talents far and wide over the span of his playing career, travelling as far away as LA to play with Faster Pussycat and Richie Ramone before settling on a permanent gig with Australian rock royalty Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo. While travelling the world doing the thing you love may seem like the pinnacle o…
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Interview by Angela Croudace As the iconic Dropkick Murphys gear up for their long-awaited tour in Australia, HEAVY had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Brennan, the band's talented multi-instrumentalist. We discussed the upcoming shows, the band's musical journey, and the unique influences that shaped their sound. We kicked off the conversati…
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British hard-rocking outfit Idles are the real deal. Not only do they staunchly oppose those who fall into their crosshairs, but they are also vocal and proud about such beliefs and stances, with scant regard given for how they are perceived by others. Using their music as a weapon, Idles are brutally honest about their stance on social issues such…
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Californian ska/punk outfit Voodoo Glow Skulls have been an integral part of the ska/punk scene since their inception in 1988. Born into a musical landscape that was only in the early stages of combining the two genres, the band quickly forged their own path based on a relentless touring ethic and uncompromising values that saw them play a large pa…
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Well known Brisbane musician Jordan 'Chalky' Hill is best known for his electrifying and dominant role behind the drum kit, but of late he has been expanding his skillset into pretty much every other facet of music. His most recent solo project, Nuclearsaurus Rex, has seen Chalky explore a more crossover thrash style, immersing himself in everythin…
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Interview by Angela Croudace Jaret Reddick, the charismatic frontman of Bowling for Soup, shared his excitement about returning to Australia after 15 years, the band's upcoming 30th anniversary, and his passion for mental health advocacy. As Bowling for Soup prepares to take the stage at the Good Things Festival, Jaret reflected on the band's journ…
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After spending their first couple of years refining their sound and learning their craft better, Gold Coast rock outfit Chavez Cartel are finally starting to bear the fruits of that labour, having also managed to conquer the UK and USA in recent years. With a classic rock sound embedded with elements of grunge, Chavez Cartel found pieces falling in…
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ALARUM have nothing to prove in sheer technical prowess on their instruments, or superlative proficiency in progressive metal songwriting. They've demonstrated for over 25 years that they are masters in complex time signatures, virtuoso guitar and bass chops, and layered sonic landscapes. Their music can be deliciously delicate and lovely, cheeky j…
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The only thing better as a band than hitting the road after releasing an album is hitting the road with your mates, so it was a no-brainer really when Melodic Death metal powerhouse ORPHEUS OMEGA (VIC) and Symphonic Gothic Metal masters CARMERIA (NSW) announced they would be touring together to promote recent albums. Dubbed the Embers Of Tragedy Au…
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