Best The Cinematic Orchestra Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Grief And Galaxies: THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA’s Cinematic Journey With 'Give Us The Moon' 23:47

10d ago23:47

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Interview by Angela Croudace Swedish rock collective The Night Flight Orchestra have always fused nostalgia and ambition, but their latest release, Give Us the Moon, dives deeper than ever before—both emotionally and sonically. Frontman Björn Strid opened up about the band’s journey through loss, growth, and creative expansion following the passing…

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Taking It To The Streets With JAYANT BHADULA From BLOODYWOOD 15:17

2d ago15:17

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Interview by Kris Peters Billed as an Indian folk metal outfit, Bloodywood are a band much more than that. They are an amalgamation of hard rock and metal, mixed with traditional Indian elements, who create a sound comfortingly similar but also fresh, new and exciting. While the folk metal element is there, labelling them as such is doing the band …

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Fun, Fashion And Music With PRIVATE FUNCTION 18:40

2d ago18:40

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Interview by Kris Peters Private Function are possibly Australia's best kept musical secret. Their infectious and highly contagious brand of punk metal is a step back into the days when music was fun and, while being abrasive, is also delivered with enough tongue firmly planted in cheek to keep them at bay from those who wish to sanitise the music …

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Integrating Music And Gaming With THE LIVING TOMBSTONE 17:57

3d ago17:57

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Interview by Kris Peters Music and video games are no strange bedfellows, with bands such as Motorhead, Judas Priest, Dragonforce and Iron Maiden, plus a stack of others having their music forever immortalised in the popular platform. But more often than not, the songs are written first, with executives from gaming companies sensing the potential f…

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Bringing The Brutality With DACE CHAVARRI From ILL NINO 21:58

3d ago21:58

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Interview by Kris Peters The global musical landscape shifted forever in 2001, with the release of Ill Nino's debut album, Revolution Revolución. It introduced the world to a fusion of metal and Latino-influenced brutality that gave birth to a new movement of metal that still exists in some form today. It was an experimental and daring album from a…

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Functioning In A State Of Dysfunction With MATTI HARROD From BEANFLIPPER 17:39

7d ago17:39

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Interview by Kris Peters After playing what the band describes themselves as the worst gig they have ever done in late 1998, popular Melbourne outfit Beanflipper decided to call it a day, leaving a massive hole in the Australian music scene. Since 1993, the five-piece had been terrorizing the local music scene, with their underbelly of punk, grindc…

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The Unmistakable Roar Of Rock With JOSH TODD From BUCKCHERRY 18:56

9d ago18:56

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Interview by Kris Peters Today we're going to do something a little bit different. Instead of just talking normally about an album, as people normally do, HEAVY reviewed the upcoming release from Buckcherry - Roar Like Thunder - and went through it with vocalist Josh Todd song by song and he let us know if we were on the right track before giving u…

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Fine Dining Done Right With METAL MASTICATION And STEVE UNGER 55:34

9d ago55:34

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Interview by Kris Peters Two of the most essential things in life would have to be heavy metal and food. Hands down. No argument. But what is actually better than metal or eating? Combining the two together, which is exactly what Brett Hoag and James Pulli have done with their revolutionary, entertaining and informative show, Metal Mastication. Sin…

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Thunder From The Witch's Cauldron: BURNING WITCHES Bassist Talks Magic, Metal And Aussie Tour Debut 12:29

11d ago12:29

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Interview by Angela Croudace For Burning Witches bassist Jay Grob, the path to heavy metal thunder began with a red guitar—and a little persuasion. “Romana (Burning Witches’ guitarist) gave it to me and said, ‘It fits your hair,’” Jay laughs. “But I thought, every idiot plays guitar! Then she handed me a bass, and I was like—yeah, that’s more me.” …

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SLEEP THEORY: Rising Rock Powerhouse Redefines Modern Sound 19:05

15d ago19:05

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Interview by Angela Craudace Sleep Theory is shaking up the rock world with a bold blend of anthemic choruses, polished production, and emotionally charged lyrics. Lead singer Cullen Moore opened up about the band’s journey, their creative vision, and how they’re building a powerful connection with fans both on and off-stage. From the start, Sleep …

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THE SPILL CANVAS Celebrate 20 Years Of One Fell Swoop With First-Ever Australian Tour 22:22

15d ago22:22

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Interview by Angela Croudace Nick Thomas, frontman of The Spill Canvas, is bringing something special to Australian fans this year — a long-awaited celebration of their beloved 2005 album One Fell Swoop. Speaking ahead of their debut tour Down Under, Thomas shared his excitement and gratitude for being able to continue making music nearly two decad…

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Feeding The Hunger With JONNY HAWKINS From NOTHING MORE 14:47

15d ago14:47

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Interview by Kris Peters Nothing More are a band on the rise. And rapidly. Since the release of their seventh studio album, Carnal, last year, Nothing More have become the darlings of the hard rock scene, with three songs from that album already taking out top position on Rock Radio. And what does a band worth their promotional dollar do when they …

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Ripening With Age According To DARREN CROWE From FAKE NEWS 19:10

17d ago19:10

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Interview by Kris Peters Queensland punk upstarts Fake News are having a stellar 2025. Starting the year with a national opening slot for Pennywise and Millencolin, the lovable punksters have just released their new album Dead Set, abody of work which sees Fake News showcase a different, yet still familiar, side to their musical psyche. The band ar…

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Battling The Blues With JOHN CORABI From THE DEAD DAISIES 20:51

18d ago20:51

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Interview by Kris Peters The Dead Daisies have always had an underlying stream of blues coursing through their music. It is an age-old style of music that has influenced pretty much every conceivable genre over the years, although rock music has benefited the most. With vocalist John Corabi coming back on deck for last year's album Light 'em Up, Th…

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Reflecting On Music And Life With ELLA and JESSE HOOPER From KILLING HEIDI 16:43

18d ago16:43

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It was the turn of the century, and everything was meant to be crumbling. The Y2K bug had been and gone, but people were still unsure of their future - or the future of the planet for that matter - but amid all the gloom and chaos emerged a beacon of light, headed by a brother/sister combination, both still in their teens. That band was called Kill…

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Opening A Can Of Worms With HENRIK HOCKERT From VIAGRA BOYS 7:49

18d ago7:49

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Interview by Kris Peters Formed in Stockholm in 2015, Viagra Boys - as their name suggests - are a band here to have fun. And have fun they have, with debut album Street Worms introducing the world to their absurdist humour, with their follow-ups Welfare Jazz and Cave World only serving to solidify their reputation as a band set to conquer the worl…

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Respecting The Musical Legacy Of JOHN SYKES With MARK ALEXANDER-ERBER From GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS 14:57

21d ago14:57

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Interview by Kris Peters The world lost a true legend earlier this year, when vocalist/guitarist John Sykes - Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers Of Pan Tang - lost his battle with cancer. While his legacy endures thanks to the music he created, the world has still lost a musical innovator and pioneer with a gift for writing timeless music. Around eight…

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Drums, Discipline, And Death Metal: Ingested’s LYN JEFFS Talks Aussie Tours And Going Back To Their Roots 16:18

22d ago16:18

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Words by Angela Croudace UK death metal giants Ingested are returning to Australian shores, and drummer Lyn Jeffs gave HEAVY the inside scoop on what fans can expect. After their tour in 2023 alongside Archspire, the band was blown away by the warm reception and immediately knew they had to come back — this time for a headlining run. “We always wan…

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The Odd World Of OCEAN GROVE With DALE TANNER 14:09

22d ago14:09

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Interview by Kris Peters Since bursting onto the sonic landscape in 2010, Melbourne metal machine Ocean Grove have pushed every conceivable musical boundary known to man, and, more importantly, made a successful transition on each occasion. Blending elements of nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock to create a sound that is uniquely their own - d…

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Music As Therapy With JIMMY KYLE From CHASING GHOSTS 25:35

22d ago25:35

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Interview by Kris Peters Chasing Ghosts have traversed a multitude of styles and genres over the course of their career, ranging from solo material to punk fuelled anthems to their current blending of indie rock and punk, but the one thing that has remained consistent with all of their work is the bands unflinching search for understanding and reso…

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Converting Children To Metal With Alex And James From METAL MOUSE 23:41

22d ago23:41

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For too long now, parents have had trouble convincing their children that rock and metal are the way to go, not pop and the likes. It is a never ending battle of guidance, but one that is generally destined to failure from the outset. Parents the world over have agonised on how to introduce decent music to their children's lives, and now, thanks to…

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A Night Of Local Brutality With KAT WARTOOTH At MELBOURNE METAL MATE'S One-Year Anniversary Gig 15:05

27d ago15:05

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Interview by Jack Harlen Melbourne Metal Mates, an online community for metalheads to go to shows together as gig buddies, comes together for its one-year anniversary as they host a (free) gig on May 4 at The Bendigo Hotel. The line up includes Melbourne metal staples, including performances from Hybrid Nightmares, Vault Hill, The Incantus and All …

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Death. War. Fire With BENNO And RYAN From AWAKEN THE HATE 19:27

27d ago19:27

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Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane groove metal outfit Awaken The Hate are a band in transition. Transition within themselves, their membership, their direction and their sound. But one thing they are not, at least internally, is a band in conflict. Far from it. As a band, their vision for the future is clearer than ever, their goals resolute. For A…

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The Lighter Side Of Death With JOEL From THE MURDERING 13:27

1M ago13:27

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Interview by Kris Peters The Murdering roared back to life in June last year, releasing the track Finality and breaking an eight-year drought that saw the band release nothing since their 2016 EP From Hell. While many bands had come and gone over that period, if you were a fan of the heavier side of metal, then you still remembered The Murdering. A…

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SILVERSTEIN At 25: SHANE TOLD Reflects On Passion, Longevity, And Global Impact 29:22

1M ago29:22

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Interview by Angela Croudace Shane Told, the unmistakable voice behind Canadian post-hardcore giants Silverstein, is still riding high as the band marks a staggering 25 years together. In a recent chat with HEAVY, Told opened up about the surreal nature of hitting that milestone—and the unexpected road that brought them there. “It’s pretty surreal,…

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Hitting Where It Hurts With JACOB BINZER From D-A-D 15:36

1M ago15:36

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Interview by Kris Peters Forty years is a long time, no matter what it refers to, but when it relates to a band that is still going strong after four decades in the music industry, it takes on even greater significance. Known for their lunatic personas and stage antics backed by solid musical skills and songwriting chops, D-A-D made their internati…

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Reaching Out For Belonging With CHELSEA WOLFE 12:02

1M ago12:02

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Interview by Kris Peters The incomparable CHELSEA WOLFE has announced her return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2025. Three years after her sold-out tour of Oceania, the Queen of Darkness will bring her visceral, vivid live performance back to Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington. She will tour with her four-pi…

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ROSS THE BOSS Gears Up to Melt Faces on Australian Tour 20:04

1M ago20:04

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Interview by Angela Croudace Heavy metal legend Ross The Boss is set to electrify Australia next week, and he couldn't be more excited. Reflecting on his previous visit, Ross recalls the overwhelming love he received from Aussie fans. "The reaction nerfed me," he laughed. "The intensity, especially in Melbourne, was unbelievable." Ross, a founding …

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Fresh Beginnings With DAMIAN KULASH From OK GO 16:54

1M ago16:54

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Interview by Kris Peters Since their inception, OK Go has been something more than a band and something different from an art project. With a career that includes award-winning videos, New York Times op-eds, collaborations with pioneering dance companies, tech giants, NASA, animators and Muppets, and an experiment that encoded their music on actual…

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A New Chapter Begins With DAN And WAYNE From SOUND AFFLICTION 15:39

1M ago15:39

15:39

Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane rock outfit Sound Affliction are the latest signing to Australia’s fastest growing rock label XMusic, and they have made an immediate impact with their powerful, emotionally charged new single, Sober. Blending huge riffs and driving rhythms with deeply emotive lyrics, Sound Affliction will soon be your new favourit…

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Crisis Averted With WEDNESDAY 13 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Interview by Kris Peters Wednesday 13 is arguably one of the hardest-working musicians out there. From his solo project to celebration tours featuring Murderdolls songs, Wednesday not only lives the excesses of rock and roll debauchery; he sets the bar as well. Each of his musical undertakings, including Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 as w…

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RIVERS OF NIHIL: ADAM BIGGS On Fresh Starts, Fear, And Finding Their Sound 25:11

1M ago25:11

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Interview by Angela Croudace Rivers of Nihil’s self-titled album marks more than just another release in their discography—it signals a rebirth. Bassist and vocalist Adam Biggs, one of the band’s founding members, sat down to talk about the evolution of the group, the challenges of stepping into a new vocal role, and crafting an album that captures…

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Until Death Do Us Laugh With MATT BATY From PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

Interview by Kris Peters In case their band name wasn't enough of a hint for you, listening to their music will ram the point home that Newcastle, UK outfit Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs are a musical force unto themselves and their care factor should you disagree is a resounding zero. Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, Pigs have alm…

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Bowstrings & Breakthroughs – NE OBLIVISCARIS’ TIM CHARLES on 'Citadel', Classical Roots, And Pioneering Metal With Violin 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Interview by Angela Croudace Ne Obliviscaris’ clean vocalist and violinist Tim Charles sat down with HEAVY to reflect on the band’s journey, the legacy of their landmark album Citadel, and what it’s like bringing classical violin into extreme metal. Formed in 2003, the Melbourne-based band didn't reach the international stage until their second alb…

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AI Doomsday & Dreambound Deals: GHOSTSEEKER’s Rise From Lockdown To Launchpad 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Interview by Angela Croudace Ghostseeker may have emerged from the chaos of Melbourne's COVID lockdowns, but their momentum is anything but confined. With their debut full-length album Divergence set to drop on April 25, the band has already made waves—especially overseas. “Honestly, it’s resonated more internationally than at home,” says Daniel Br…

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Sonic Elevation With SAMANTHA FISH 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Interview by Kris Peters Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist Samantha Fish is rightfully recognized as one of the premiere guitarists of her generation. With a blending of emotion, finesse, and raw aggression, Fish encapsulates the essence of musicianship while also allowing herself creative room from which to grow and flourish. Her sonic output features…

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MAKE THEM SUFFER’s ALEX READE On APRA Nomination, Breaking Boundaries, And A True Blue Aussie Tour 25:35

1M ago25:35

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Interview by Angela Croudace Australian metalcore powerhouse Make Them Suffer are riding high in 2025 with a prestigious APRA Music Award nomination—an accolade that has vocalist and keyboardist Alex Reade feeling a well-earned sense of pride. “When we found out about the nomination, we weren’t sure what it meant at first,” Reade admits. “But once …

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Ready For Action Down Under With HELENA KOTINA From NERVOSA 3:54

1M ago3:54

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Interview by Kris Peters Brazilian thrash metal outfit Nervosa have been trailblazers for heavy metal for 15 years, playing at most of the major festivals and countries on the global touring circuit except one. Australia. But that blight has been rectified, with Nervosa currently in the country and playing the first of three shows in Sydney as we s…

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The Side Effects Of Sin With ELIAS & JAMES From ANOXIA 14:17

1M ago14:17

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Interview by Kris Peters Sydney based death metal outfit Anoxia are one of the rare breed of bands who are prepared to live and die by the sword they carry. By bringing a new sound to a bygone era of heavy metal, Anoxia embraces the legacy of death metal bands that have come before them such as Morbid Angel, Suffocation and Death, but sprinkle enou…

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Raw Aggression With STEFAN FEDELE From VERMANTICS 8:25

1M ago8:25

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Interview by Kris Peters Rising Australian rock outfit Vermantics are a band with a purpose. But although they might still be finding out the intricate details of just what that is as they make their way through the trappings of the music industry, one thing they are already sure of, even in their formative year,s is the need for independence. The …

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Reward For Effort With LIAM GUINANE From WINDWAKER 18:25

1M ago18:25

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Interview by Kris Peters The 2025 APRA MUSIC AWARDS are almost upon us, and after the overwhelming success of last year's debut category Most Performed Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Work, anticipation is once again high amongst Australia's fastest-growing music genre as five more Aussie acts are in the running to be recognized globally for their achievemen…

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No Strings Attached With ADAM THOMPSON From CHOCOLATE STARFISH 16:26

1M ago16:26

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Interview by Kris Peters For more than three decades, the name Chocolate Starfish has been synonymous with Australian rock music, with singer Adam Thompson one of the most engaging and enigmatic frontmen to ever grace the stage in this country. Despite the success of Chocolate Starfish and the constant touring that comes with it, Thompson has also …

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The Plot Thickens With JAYME & DECLAN From BROOKLYN COMIC 22:21

2M ago22:21

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Interview by Jack Harlen Sydney rock outfit Brooklyn Comic have built a steady name for themselves based on honest songwriting and powerful live performances. The band’s music blends emo, hardcore, indie and alternative rock, tackling themes such as loss, self-doubt, heartache and personal growth. As proud allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, Brooklyn…

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Breaching The Barricades With KEV From LOST SOULS 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Interview by Kris Peters Marketing plays a massive part in the world today, with the music industry no exception. A band can have all the chops in existence and originality dripping from their brow, but still reach next to no one without a clever marketing campaign or just plain luck. But when a band gets it right… As is the case with Australian ha…

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Changing Viewpoints With STEVEN WILSON 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Interview by Kris Peters Acclaimed musical innovator and six-time Grammy nominee, Steven Wilson, will bring his highly anticipated The Overview Tour to Australia this November. His arrival will follow a massive run of UK, European and American dates and celebrates the release of his eighth solo album, The Overview, out now via Fiction Records. Aust…

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A Musical Awakening With NIILO SEVANEN From INSOMNIUM 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Interview by Kris Peters It's been almost ten years since Finnish melodic death masters Insomnium last graced Australian shores, but that means nothing now with the band is set to bring their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs to fans Down Under this May. Founded in 1997 in the Karelian city of Joensuu, Insomnium first gained r…

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Every Rose Has Its Thorn With NAMELESS From GHOST BATH 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Interview by Kris Peters Depressive black metal outfit GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, set to be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band, in their 12th year of existence, are not in the business of softening the edges. Rather, the frontman (Nameless aka Dennis Mikula) is leaning …

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Paying Tribute To RANDY RHOADS Down Under With KELLY GARNI From QUIET RIOT 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Interview by Kris Peters He may have been taken from us far too soon, but the legacy and memory of guitar great Randy Rhoads will live forever. Rhoads' name is revered in the music world, where, for a period from the late 1970s through to the early 1980s, his playing and presence left a shadow of brilliance that is as strong today as it was back th…

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Infinity And Beyond With LACHLAN NEATE & ANTHONY WILLIS From VALHALORE 19:41

2M ago19:41

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Interview by Kris Peters In just ten short years Melbourne musical powerhouse Valhalore have entrenched themselves as a vital cog in the growing Australian music industry, their unique blending of melodic death metal with power and symphonic elements - infused with folk influences - has resonated with audiences both domestically and abroad. Over th…

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A Tour Built For A King With LANDON TEWERS From THE PLOT IN YOU 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Interview by Kris Peters A band relentlessly poised on the cutting edge of heavy music, THE PLOT IN YOU have cultivated ongoing critical acclaim and fan adoration since first forming 15 years ago. Hailing from Ohio, the group announced themselves to the scene via their 2011 debut album, First Born, paving the way for their soon-to-be-signature bala…

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