Best Moshpit On Syn Podcasts (2025)

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Every Moshpit Rockin' Trivia From Lockdown, 2020 (PART 2) 3:09:28

4+ y ago3:09:28

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The best part of Moshpit On SYN in 2020 was our weekly quiz, the 'Moshpit Rockin' Trivia'. Once lockdown hit, a victory became the most valued prize across everyone who took part in making the show. New faces stepped up, old foes went to battle and underdogs came at the cusp of greatness. It also evolved into new shapes and styles. Here's part 2 of…

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Every Moshpit Rockin' Trivia From Lockdown, 2020 - (PART 1) 3:10:30

4+ y ago3:10:30

3:10:30

The best part of Moshpit On SYN in 2020 was our weekly quiz, the 'Moshpit Rockin' Trivia'. Once lockdown hit, a victory became the most valued prize across everyone who took part in making the show. Filled with twists and turns, delusions and rebellion, the trivia made the brains of those brave enough to compete squeeze in agony, all for great rewa…

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Moshpit on SYN - 6/8/2020 Full Show 30:41

4+ y ago30:41

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All things rock, punk, and metal. Rock and roll trivia.who will be champion of rock and roll trivia. Enjoy the full show. Tune into Moshpit every week on Thursdays, 8PM on 90.7FM, DAB+ or at syn.org.au. Stay up to date with what we do by following us at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ And check out our B-side podcast 'The Great Metal Standof…

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Mosh pit on SYN-30/7/2020 Full Show 33:50

5y ago33:50

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Mosh pit on SYN-30/7/2020 Full Show.Rock and roll trivia.Punk and Metal Knowledge. All things rock,punk and metal. Tune into Moshpit every week on Thursdays, 8PM on 90.7FM, DAB+ or at syn.org.au. Stay up to date with what we do by following us at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ And check out our B-side podcast 'The Great Metal Standoff' here…

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Moshpit Interviews Grassroots Indie-Rock Band - The Fior 12:38

5y ago12:38

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After playing their song 'Outsider' on our first show of the new season. Last night on Punkdemonium, Jacob & Salomae got in contact with Conor, Ben & Damon: the respective singer, guitarist and bassist of grassroots indie-rock band, THE FIOR. Check out their singles: 'We Don't Know What We're Here For', 'Outsider', live shows and unplugged performa…

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Moshpit Interviews Local Alt-Rock Band, White Bonsai 11:23

5y ago11:23

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On Thursday 12th March, Moshpit on SYN conducted its first interview of the season live with Adam, Dylan & James of a local grassroots alt-rock band White Bonsai. We thank them for taking the time to speak with us about all things music. But most importantly speaking about their first ever single 'Shiver'. Be sure to check out 'Shiver' through your…

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NEO RELIC TALK ABOUT NEW SINGLE "IM BLANK" 12:25

6+ y ago12:25

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NEO RELIC are a Melbourne based progressive metal band who are making the old new again! Influenced by the likes of Caligula’s Horse, Periphery,Porcupine Tree, and Soundgarden, their music is driven by their roots in prog,modern metal and grunge. Dean and Jason talked to Phillip Voulanas & Josh Kilinc (Guitars) and Vocalist Deanna Curulli about the…

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Scott Ian from Anthrax speaks down under! 13:31

6+ y ago13:31

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Scott Ian from Anthrax has a spoken word tour in Australia in September alongside appearances at Comic-Con. Scott told Stefan from to expect from these events, and what the future holds for Anthrax. Spoken word dates below. Recorded 15 August 2018. Monday, September 24: Dunstan Play House, Adelaide Wednesday, September 26: Goldfields Theatre - MCEC…

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Steel Panther [2018] | Satchel on 'Sunset Strip Live', playing covers, advice for young fans 15:37

6+ y ago15:37

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Steel Panther guitarist Satchel spoke to Stefan about the band's latest record Lower the Bar. The pair spoke about the band's upcoming 'Sunset Strip Live' tour in Australia, playing covers, Donald Trump and the challenges of playing live with one guitar. Stefan once again gets an update on the Steel Panther TV show. ...obviously don't take medical …

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Espionage | Frosty talks about their debut album and Australian tour 21:03

7y ago21:03

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"Espionage is an established heavy metal band based in Melbourne, Australia that formed in early 2014, and has since been taking the Australian metal community by storm. The band are best known for their energetic live shows, with high soaring vocals and twin guitar harmonies that are reminiscent of the glory days of heavy metal music in the 1980s.…

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Mannequin Death Squad talk about their residency and switching it up between songs 19:50

7y ago19:50

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Ben spoke to Mannequin Death Squad about their residency in June and switching instruments in between songs. Aired 31st May 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Moshpit…

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Dankenstein talk about their debut EP 17:38

7y ago17:38

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Dankenstein talked about their debut EP, release live on air! Aired 31st May 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MoshpitSYN Hashtag: #MoshpitonSYN Website: www.SYN.org…

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RedHook | Emmy talks about their debut single, session members and the state of venues in Sydney 10:45

7y ago10:45

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"After a year spent cutting their teeth on the live circuit supporting the likes of Dream On Dreamer, The Getaway Plan and TRAPT (US), RedHook are now launching full force with ‘Minute On Fire’, and an arsenal of more huge tunes still to come." Ben talked to Emmy about their debut single, Minute On Fire, playing with session members and what the ef…

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Obsidian Monolith talks about forming the band, their debut EP and their bassist 21:29

7y ago21:29

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"Obsidian Monolith are a melodic death metal band from Melbourne, Australia." Be talked to the band about how the band formed, their debut EP, The Descent, and their absent bassist, Bryce. Aired 21st June 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: ht…

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Caligula's Horse | Sam talks about their Australian and European tours and the response to In Contact 11:03

7y ago11:03

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"As with Caligula's Horse’s acclaimed album ‘Bloom’ before it, ‘In Contact’ sees vocalist Jim Grey and lead guitarist Sam Vallen collaborating closely on the music and lyrics. Vallen comments: “In our creative process every idea is scrutinized, deconstructed, and rebuilt in a way that one of us, alone, could never achieve. We’re one another’s harsh…

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Pagan | Xavier talks about their debut album, re-recording songs and feelings about their first headline tour 20:45

7y ago20:45

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"Pagan’s debut album Black Wash is a collection of 11 spells bookended by curtain raiser ‘Il Malocchio Si Apre’ (‘The Evil Eye Opens’) and their deathblow ‘Il Malocchio Si Chiude’ (‘The Evil Eye Closes’) brought to life by producer Mike Deslandes, in part at Abbotsford’s The Aviary and South Melbourne’s Holes and Corners studios. Together, Nikki Br…

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Future Corpse talks about EVERYTHING, including their second album, being independent and why culture ruins everything around us 1:11:35

7y ago1:11:35

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"Future Corpse is a heavy prog trio from Australia that play odd time, sick riffs, and cathartic hooks." Ben talked to the band about their second album, Culture Ruins Everything Around Me, the ups and downs of being independent and why culture ruins everything around us. Aired 5th July 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-1…

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Flynn Effect | Tomina Vincent loves Melbourne enough to move there 16:48

7y ago16:48

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Tomina Vincent from Brisbane alt rock act Flynn Effect spoke to SYN Media's Stefan about the band's upcoming EP Monument, out July 6. Other topics include moving to Melbourne, playing in Melbourne, the music scene in her home country of Bulgaria, music piracy and upcoming tour dates. Check out the band's new single, "Believer", on YouTube. Recorded…

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Lillye [2018] | Virginia, Christian & Matt talk new record and touring 10:43

7y ago10:43

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Virginia, Christian and Matt from Lillye spoke to Stefan about their debut album Evolve and whether touring is on the cards. Recorded 1st June 2018. Lillye is a powerful, female-fronted rock band based in Sydney, Australia, featuring Virginia Lillye on lead vocals. Before forming Lillye, she earned major roles in the hugely popular musicals; Cats, …

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Bridge Burner | Ben talks about the album's structure, guests and how they joined their label 27:40

7y ago27:40

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"While Bridge Burner cite Botch, Godflesh and Gorguts as large influences, their tar-doused sound seems a far and unique fling away from these three" Ben Reed talked about the Null Apostle's interesting structure, the guest vocalists and how the band came to join Art As Catharsis. Aired 31st May 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit,…

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Ihsahn talks about his inside album and beautiful and dangerous music 23:18

7y ago23:18

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"Few artists in modern heavy music have created such an extraordinary and unique body of work as Ihsahn. Having refined and redefined black metal with the now legendary Emperor, Norway’s foremost musical extremist has spent the last decade establishing himself as a fearless and wildly idiosyncratic solo artist, but even by his own remarkable standa…

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Tesseract | Dan talks about their new album, Sonder 13:03

7y ago13:03

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"Sitting outside the bounds of any genre specificity, TesseracT are an unstoppable force of off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies, bending grooves and disorientating atmospherics." Dean talks to Dan Thompkins about their new album, Sonder. Aired 12th April 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Di…

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Lethal Vendetta | Ben talks about their new album and playing with Destruction 10:58

7y ago10:58

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"LETHAL VENDETTA hail from Sydney Australia and they are ready to stamp their authority on the Metal scene. LETHAL VENDETTA come armed with the ultimate artillery: A precise and highly effective blend of Thrash, Groove and Traditional Metal which pays homage to the great Metal titans that have come before them. LETHAL VENDETTA exudes pure energy an…

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Maverick | Marty talks about their debut and seamless music video 9:36

7y ago9:36

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"Maverick are legit. Running amok in Sydney’s gritty southeast from an early age the Maverick boys are no strangers to good times, pits or Sunday morning tins. These five individuals live the lifestyle they write about and their attitudes and ambition are as heavy and large as their sound. In a time when everyone is playing to a crowd or changing t…

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Earthcaller | Josh talks about their new album 9:36

7y ago9:36

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"Bridging the divide between hardcore and metal-core with elements of hip hop and a genuine punk ethos, Earth Caller have cemented their reputation as one of the country's fiercest voices in alternate music." Marie-Claire talked to Josh Collard about their sophomore album, Crystal Death. Aired 15th February 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Nig…

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Pagan | The bands talks about Femme Fatale, their talented vocalist and their upcoming album 23:29

7y ago23:29

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"Embracing their Italian roots in an almost sarcastic fashion until it’s almost become serious, Pagan have charmed audiences with their unique candour and straight-up saucy attitude since forming in 2015. The past 18 months have seen them play coveted spots on UNIFY Festival, Yours & Owls and BIGSOUND, plus tour their blistering live show across th…

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King Parrot | Young talks about their upcoming Download Festival performance 9:08

7y ago9:08

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"Genre elitists will be sitting back stroking their fetid beards in confusion as these handsome bastards dip into their profuse well of influences. Spitting out tracks fused with grind, death and thrash punk chaos, King Parrot bring these putrid diamonds to life as only they can." Ben talked to Matt Young about their set at Download Festival. Aired…

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Destruction | Schmier talks about their upcoming Australian tour 9:50

7y ago9:50

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*Poor audio quality* "Founded in 1982 the legendary trio DESTRUCTION reached the top of the national thrash metal movement, with albums such as ‘Infernal Overkill’ and‘Eternal Devastation’ nestling in their impressive heavy metal canon. Even later works like ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ or ‘The Antichrist’ are glorious moments in thrash, highlighting wh…

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Encircling Sea | Rob talks Harken, the bands transformation and his personal heritage 26:38

7y ago26:38

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"Hearken is the fourth full-length record from Australian outfit EncirclingSea. Since 2009 the band has toiled deeply within Melbourne and various regional surrounds. Possessing a creative sensibility that merges the hustle of industrialised civilization with the primitive beauty of nature, words such as sludge, black, death, doom, and post become …

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Amon Amarth | Johan talks about what makes a good festival and their mobile game 12:33

7y ago12:33

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"Heavy metal is a way of life, but it is not for the faint of heart. The history of metal is strewn with fading memories of bands that fell apart when times were tough. But history is written by the victors, and Amon Amarth have been marching purposefully from triumph to greater triumph for the last two decades. Formed amid the fertile Swedish meta…

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Behind Crimson Eyes | Josh talks about their new single, Unify and the band now 17:15

7y ago17:15

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Ben talked to Josh Stuart about their new single, Say Bad Things, playing at Unify and how the band approachs life now. Aired 15th February 2018. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ Follow us on Twitter and Ins…

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Venom Inc | Mantas talks about their upcoming tour, the dark side of life and why we need to stay metal 19:03

7y ago19:03

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"Formed as Venom in 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. And coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. Venom's second album proved influential enough that its title…

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Cattle Decapitation | Travis talks about upcoming tour, new material and his vocal style 30:16

7y ago30:16

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"Delivering repeated sledgehammer blows at breakneck speed enables the band to maintain their position at the most violent end of the death metal spectrum yet their most recent offerings have expanded their sound, allowing a little more melody in without losing any of their intensity. The brutality is underpinned by vocalist Travis Ryan's bleak lyr…

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The Iron Maidens | Bruce Chickinson on new album and meet & greets 22:34

7y ago22:34

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Kirsten Rosenberg, who performs as "Bruce Chickinson" in the all-female Iron Maiden tribute band, The Iron Maidens, spoke to Stefan about their upcoming recording project, upcoming Australian dates, how she became the singer of the band. Interview was also an opportunity for Kirsten and Stefan to fangirl/fanboy over Iron Maiden. The Melbourne date …

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Persona [Extended - 2018] | Jelena talks extreme metal elements on Metamorphosis 54:55

7y ago54:55

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Jelena Dobric from Persona returns to the Moshpit to chat to Stefan about the band's new album, Metamorphosis, breaking down every track on the album, including some of the new extreme metal elements. Jelena also talks about some of the challenges as a band from Tunisia. Recorded 28 January 2018. Radio edit aired 22 February 2018. Interview include…

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Persona [Radio Edit - 2018] | Jelena on new album and challenges as a band 13:06

7y ago13:06

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Jelena Dobric from Persona returns to the Moshpit to chat to Stefan about the band's new album, Metamorphosis. Recorded 28 January 2018. Radio edit aired 22 February 2018. Interview includes a track from the album: 'Ensurience Guilefulness Omnipotence' ('EGO' for short), used with permission. PERSONA is an independent female-fronted metal band from…

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Ne Obliviscaris | Xen talks about Urn, his vocals and what he does on tour 29:01

7y ago29:01

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"Founded in Melbourne in 2003, Ne Obliviscaris took the inspiration for their name from the proud motto of Clan Campbell based in Argyll, Scotland, which means "forget not". From the start, this collective of exceptional musicians made it clear that they did not intend to follow any trends or walk on well-trodden paths. Their first demo, 'The Auror…

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Eat Your Heart Out | Caitlin talks about their latest EP, Conscience and Pop Goes Punk 12:07

7y ago12:07

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"Since their emergence in 2012, Eat Your Heart Out have ignited excitement around the world with their ideas of emo energy, punk power, and pop palatability. Along the way, the band self-released two EPs,Distance Between Us (2015) and Carried Away (2017), signed a deal with Fearless Records, and toured with the likes of Trophy Eyes, Hands Like Hous…

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Dear Seattle | Brae gives us an insight on the new single 'Cut You Deep', touring and new music! 8:17

7+ y ago8:17

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Marie-Claire chats to Brae from the much hyped, Dear Seattle ahead of their 'Cut You Deep' headline tour around Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By SYN Media

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Escarion | Jon, Rhys and Johnny talk debut EP 'Pinnacle of Neglect 35:39

7+ y ago35:39

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Ellen and Stefan spoke to Escarion, consisting of Johnny (lead vocals, guitar), Rhys (backing vocals, bass) and Jon (drums). The death metal trio from Melbourne recently released their debut EP Pinnacle of Neglect. The title track of the EP can be heard at the end of the interview, and was used with the band's permission. Check them out at their up…

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Diploid | Reece talks about their new album, noise, and serial killers 33:11

7+ y ago33:11

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"Melbourne’s Diploid return with ‘Everything Went Red’, an all-out assault of sludge-ridden punk, doom-laden screamo, and blackened grind. The new record shows just how much the band’s relentless touring, writing and rehearsing has paid off. On ‘Everything Went Red’, influences from noise acts like The Body and Merzbow can be heard alongside a shif…

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Hybrid Nightmares | Loki talks about the Almagest, improving his vocals and their new costumes 21:27

7+ y ago21:27

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"Taking inspiration and drawing comparisons to artists such as Enslaved, Immortal, Ne Obliviscaris and Satyricon, the band mix black, death and progressive metal into one genre transcending melting pot. Well known for their energetic and entertaining live shows, combining UV lights with a powerful stage presence, Hybrid Nightmares meld extreme soni…

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Easy Life | Max talks about the new EP 'There Can't Be This Much Water In The Sky', their new signing to UNFD and touring plans 10:06

7+ y ago10:06

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Marie-Claire spoke to Max, the front man of the up and coming band, Easy Life. They talked about how the new EP came together, the recording process, how the UNFD signing has helped their sucess as well as talking through their busy touring schedule. Aired October 19, 2017. Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on S…

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Claim The Throne | Brendon talks about On Desolate Plains, guest musicians and podcasting 25:29

7+ y ago25:29

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"Ripping apart folk metal with a merciless assault, finally a band is delivering an extreme take on melodies that fans of pagan and melodeath alike have been raging for. Australia's Claim The Throne deliver their epic fourth full-length album ON DESOLATE PLAINS with passion and ferocity - An epic slab of heavy folk-influenced melodic death metal th…

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Slowly Building Weapons | Adam talks about the history of the band, getting back together and the long process of Sunbirds 34:33

7+ y ago34:33

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"With the release of Nausicaä in 2007, Slowly Building Weapons established themselves as one of Australia’s most innovative heavy bands. Soon after, they disbanded. Ten years on they return with an intense and diverse LP, scattered with elements of the band they once were, but overwhelmed by the sound of their collective present." Ben talked to Ada…

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King Parrot | Youngy talks about their new album, his vocals and their international shows 14:23

7+ y ago14:23

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"Genre elitists will be sitting back stroking their fetid beards in confusion as these handsome bastards dip into their profuse well of influences. Spitting out tracks fused with grind, death and thrash punk chaos, King Parrot bring these putrid diamonds to life as only they can." Ben talked to Matt Young about their new album, Ugly Produce, how he…

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Caligula's Horse | Jim talks about In Contact, its concept and concept albums in general 26:08

7+ y ago26:08

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"Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Caligula’s Horse is a progressive alternative rock powerhouse. Their unique tapestry of progressive metal laced with raw rock power is at once fluid, monumental, and striking, offering a wide audience a broad palate of unforgettable moments and timeless music." Ben talked to Jim Grey about their new album, In Cont…

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Venom Inc | Tony talks about becoming Venom Inc, their debut album and Luciferianism 56:24

7+ y ago56:24

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"The name VENOM is both loved and loathed in the metal world, but regardless of your take on the band they are known first and foremost as the pioneers of extreme metal as we know it. Almost 40 years after their inception, the revitalized 1989 - 1992 line-up of guitaristJeff “Mantas” Dunn, vocalist/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan and drummer An…

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Batpiss | Thomy spoke to Jacob about the band's new album and tour 15:05

7+ y ago15:05

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Thomy Sloane from Melbourne punk band Batpiss, spoke to Jacob about the band's new album Rest In Piss, released on the 14th of July 2017, and about the subsequent tour. Members: Thomy Sloane - bass, vocals, Pauly Portal - guitar, vocals, Marty Baker - drums. Originally aired on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday 17th of August 2017. https://www.faceboo…

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Accept | Mark talks about the new album, coming back to Melbourne and joining the band 15:32

7+ y ago15:32

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"Teutonic metallers ACCEPT could already claim big worldwide success with »Blood Of The Nations« and »Stalingrad«, but with »Blind Rage«, they reached the pinnacle of their career in the form of the pole position, a #1 album. Besides #1 in Germany, ACCEPT also hit #1 in Finland as well as several top 10 positions; Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, S…

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