Best Matty Mayhem Podcasts (2025)

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Staring Into The Abyss With BEN PARKER And ALIZON TAHO From CALVA LOUISE 23:40

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Interview by Kris Peters Coming together from opposing corners of the planet, Calva Louise are a band who not only benefit from the wisdom of a diverse cultural well to draw from, but also from a musical vision and delivery that far transcends most music in the modern world. To categorise their music would be doing an injustice to the rich sonic pa…

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Bringing The Party Down Under With RYAN And PEEJ From PUNK ROCK FACTORY 18:07

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Interview by Kris Peters Music means many things to many different people, but regardless of whether you listen to country or heavy metal, one common denominator remains. Music is supposed to be fun. Which is exactly the way South Wales entertainment machine Punk Rock Factory approach each and every waking moment. Essentially a covers band who spic…

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Musical Mayhem With RYAN MILLER From BLACK RHENO 15:20

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Interview by Kris Peters Sydney sludge fuelled outfit Black Rheno have just released another single - A Bad Ass Love Song - and to celebrate the trio are hitting the road this August to take their music to the people that matter most to them, the fans. A Bad Ass Love Song is the third single released in recent times by Black Rheno, with all three e…

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RISE AGAINST: Shots Fired With 'Richochet' 13:21

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Interview by Angela Croudace After more than 20 years of amplifying voices for justice, punk veterans Rise Against are returning with Ricochet, their tenth studio album, set for release in August. Speaking from Sweden, frontman Tim McIlrath reflects on what hitting double digits means for a band that's never been afraid to stand for something. "We'…

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Defiance Through Music With KARLY JEWELL 13:37

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Interview by Kris Peters Music runs in the blood. Sure, people can learn to play or learn to sing, but those fortunate to be born into a musical family generally have a head start on most. Melbourne artist Karly Jewell comes from the latter. Inspired by her late Grandfather - an acclaimed country singer-songwriter known for his work with Slim Dusty…

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The Bloom Of Petalcore With MISH SHARMA From TORIZON 17:26

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Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane-based petalcore outfit Torizon have continued their strong approach to 2025, today releasing their second single of the year with Sober. A sequel to previous single Bloom, Sober explores a more vulnerable side of Torizon's musical psyche and continues the conceptual journey that will be exemplified over the course …

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Maintaining Altitude With MATTY DEE From DIRTY PAGANS 10:04

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Interview by Kris Peters Dirty Pagans have been on a crusade to return airwaves to the meatier sounds of hard rock and heavy metal for the best part of ten years now. Self dubbed riff n roll, the Adelaide outfit focuses on massive guitar riffs, dirty grooves and unapologetically loud undertones, hitting with the force of a sonic sledgehammer before…

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A Sonic Tribute With FREDERIC LECLERCQ From SINSAENUM 22:52

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Interview by Kris Peters Much has changed in the Sinsaenum camp since the release of Repulsion for Humanity in 2018, with the loss of drummer Joey Jordison central to the personal tragedy, which was compounded by the loss of guitarist and founding member Frédéric Leclercq's father as well. It has been a tumultuous period for the band, who rightfull…

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A SKYLIT DRIVE Returns: MICHAEL JAGMIN Talks Australia, Underrated Songs, And DIY Life 20:31

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Interview by Angela Croudace After more than a decade, A Skylit Drive is set to return to Australian stages this November—and frontman Michael “Jag” Jagmin couldn’t be more excited. Speaking from the sweltering heat of Texas, Jagmin reflects on what he remembers from the band’s first trip Down Under and what fans can expect this time around. “It’s …

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Bringing Brutality To The Table With CHRIS From HEBEPHRENIQUE 7:35

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Interview by Kris Peters From the fractured depths of Australia’s extreme metal underground emerges Hebephrenique, a sonic entity conjured to annihilate the boundaries between chaos and control. Rooted in a volatile blend of death metal and blackened dissonance, Hebephrenique deliver auditory psychosis with surgical precision and unrelenting feroci…

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Merging Musical Past And Present With JOSH LARKIN From THE WHISKEYS 15:03

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Interview by Kris Peters Tweed Heads rock outfit The Whiskeys are a time bomb waiting to go off. After a number of years honing their skills, mainly by playing a bunch of live shows, the double-edged sword of Benny Whiskey (guitar, vocals)and Josh Larkin (drums) are now in the final stages of getting ready to unleash their debut EP Old Soul Young B…

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Beyond The Abyss With LEE JENNINGS From THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 19:19

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Interview by Kris Peters The Funeral Portrait have always been true champions for the underdog; the outcasts of society who are struggling to find their identity or be accepted in a world that is often harsh and judgmental. Their musical world is one of acceptance and unequivocal belonging, with a flair for the theatrical and a need for unity. In l…

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Smashing It Out Of The Park With BABYBEARD 16:04

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Interview by Kris Peters Heavy Metal and J-Pop are two genres which, for all intents and purposes, should not be joined in sonic matrimony, but try telling that to Australian-born Japanese sensation Ladybeard and the two girls who make up Babybeard. Since 2020, the powerful trio has existed in some form or another, spearheaded throughout by wrestle…

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Reflecting On Human Nature With NIGEL BURK From CARSEX 23:15

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Interview by Kris Peters Forged from the survivors of Long Beach bands Damned Age, Black Velvet Brigade and Red River Massacre in 2018, Carsex pull no punches when they come to their sound, name or influences. After crossing paths many a time on the local circuit in Orange County, the five music veterans gradually built a sonic relationship that ha…

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Baring Your Scars With LIMBERLOST 26:06

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Interview by Kris Peters Fusing modern rock with classic undertones, American rock outfit Limberlost bring together the best of two worlds to create a powerful and infectious sonic palette that transcends the underlying barriers that separate the old from the new. Known for their anthemic sound, raw energy, and emotionally charged storytelling, the…

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From Carnage To Creativity: KING PARROT’s MATT YOUNG On Tour Burnout, Album Drops, And What’s Next 35:18

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Interview by Angela Croudace After 33 relentless days tearing through Europe and the UK with metal titans Pantera and Power Trip, most bands would hit pause. But not King Parrot. For frontman Matt 'Youngy' Young, the chaos of tour life was just the spark needed to kick the band’s creative machine into overdrive. “By the end of it, we were knackered…

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Drafts Picks and the 2025 Schedule 43:25

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In this extended episode, we make up for lost time and discuss the Raiders 2025 draft selections and we preview the Raiders' released schedule for the 2025 season.

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Music, Passion And Pizza With JORDAN MCDONALD From FRANKIE'S WORLD FAMOUS HOUSE BAND 22:22

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Interview by Kris Peters What started out as a bit of fun on a Monday night at Sydney's Frankie's Pizza back in 2012 has quickly developed into a global sensation. Initially formed to beat Monday night boredom at the home of live music in Sydney, Frankie's World Famous House Band has grown from such humble beginnings to being a mainstay on the Aust…

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Into The Pit With ERIC PETERSON From TESTAMENT 12:32

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Interview by Kris Peters It's been 15 years since Bay Area thrash legends Testament last did a headline tour of this country. Fifteen long years for fans of the band, of which there are many. Since emerging from the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1980s TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. Over The Wall, Prac…

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BARONESS Talk DARK MOFO, Creative Evolution And The Power of Mystery 16:41

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Interview by Angela Croudace American heavyweights Baroness are headed to Tasmania this month for the famously atmospheric and provocative Dark Mofo festival — and for the band, it was precisely that mystique that made them say yes. "It was a pretty interesting offer to fly 20 to 30 hours around the globe to play one show," they laughed. "But the v…

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Get Your Motor Running With BILMURI 7:56

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Interview by Kris Peters In some quarters better known as the former clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Attack Attack!, Bilmuri (Johnny Franck) has been busily rebranding himself since starting the project in 2016. Over the course of 14 albums in that eight-year period, Bilmuri has developed his own unique and effective sound, blending country,…

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A Triumphant Return With NATHAN JAMES From INGLORIOUS 28:06

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Interview by Kris Peters When it comes to good old-fashioned hard rock music, there are not too many bands on the global scene that can compare with UK rockers Inglorious. Despite a rotating roster of bandmates, founding member and vocalist Nathan James has resolutely pushed forward, releasing a high-quality collection of albums leading up to 2022 …

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Dawning Of A New Era With SAM And ELLIOTT From BATTLESNAKE 19:28

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Interview by Kris Peters Sydney metal outfit Battlesnake have become a mainstay on the Australian music scene. Since bursting out of the blocks with their EP Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain in 2020, many have wondered if Battlesnake were just a flash in the pan or a one-trick gimmick, but time and time again the band have proven any and all …

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Redefining The Sonic Landscape With ALEX BACEY From OMINOUS RUIN 13:37

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Interview by Kris Peters Fusing death metal's raw brutality with melodic depth not generally associated with the genre, Bay Area metal outfit Ominous Ruin blend technicality and brutality with catchy, melodic hooks; think mind-melting riffs, groovy drums, mesmerising bass, and chaotic, unique vocals, and you are on the right path. After parting way…

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The Depths Of Oblivion With TOMMY CREEPER From THE WRATH 19:19

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Interview by Kris Peters Aussie rockers The Wrath recently released their third studio album, Into The Arms Of Oblivion, in the process affirming their position as one of this country's finest musical offerings. With over twenty years spent honing their craft, The Wrath have a self-imposed motto of tapping into differing sides of their musical psyc…

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Lashings Of Emotion With LUKE BENTHAM From THE DIRTY NIL 17:00

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Interview by Kris Peters After playing together in high school, guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher decided to take on the world by forming The Dirty Nil in 2006. The following year, they won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year, kickstarting a career that would see the Canadian band rise to prominence over four albums and s…

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Defeating The Darkness With NIKLAS SANDIN From KATATONIA 17:19

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Interview by Kris Peters Even after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, the band's upcoming album Nightmares as Extensions Of The Waki…

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Darkly Triumphant With SAM MOORADIAN From FALLUJAH 18:01

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Interview by Kris Peters Formed in early 2007 by high school friends Alex Hofmann, Scott Carstairs, Tommy Logan, Dan Wissinger, and Suliman Arghandiwal, US technical death metal outfit Fallujah is a vastly different beast in 2025. Guitarist Scott Carstairs is the only original member remaining, but over the years, he has quietly continued his searc…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …