Scars and Guitars

With over 900 interviews, a welcoming environment for artists to discuss their politics, social insights, and artistic perspectives. Offering an authentic experience, this podcast invites you to tune in to the conversations with numerous luminaries from hard rock, heavy metal, and extreme metal.

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Apr 2, 2023 · 51 min
John Brewster (The Angels)
On February 24th, the EP "Lives Of Grace" was released, comprising four tracks, including a fresh take on the timeless classic 'Night Attack,' which is the catalyst for our conversation. As a cover musician, I have incorporated popular tracks such as Long Line, No Secrets, and the classic Australian song "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?" in my performances for a significant period. Having a good understanding of John's significant impact through The Angel's music and his influence on other musicians, he discusses in our conversation the band's lasting legacy, their latest release, upcoming tours, and memories of the old days with AC/DC. Furthermore, John shares memories of his dear friend Alan Lancaster (RIP) from Status Quo.
Mar 11, 2023 · 56 min
Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham is touring Australia playing Led Zep classics. In this conversation, Jason talks about his father's legacy, playing the classic material, overcoming alcohol and much more. The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening 2023 Tour Dates Wed 5 Apr - Astor Theatre (Perth) Fri 7 Apr - Palais Theatre (Melbourne) Sat 8 Apr - Enmore Theatre (Sydney) Sun 9 Apr - The Tivoli (Brisbane) Tue 11 Apr - Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)
Mar 1, 2023 · 46 min
Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Last In Line)
I logged on to the Zoom session and anticipated a chat with Last In Line vocalist Andrew Freeman; instead, Phil's name appeared in the waiting room, and a conversation I'd been anticipating for decades started. Phil was online to talk about the new Last In Line album called Jericho, so we discussed that; however, this episode is more notable as Phil shares his thoughts on career highlights such as writing Ozzy's biggest ever hit and only number-one single, his work with Aussie bruisers Kings of the Sun, Billy Idol, Jani Lane and so much more.
Feb 25, 2023 · 57 min
Grutle Kjellson (Enslaved)
The new album from Enslaved is called Heimdal, with a scheduled release for March 3 via Nuclear Blast. In addition to talking about the album, Grutle discusses the 2018 tour with Matt Pike and High on Fire, what he thinks of the festivals in the United States and outside Europe, his recollections of a show with Korn in 2007 and his opinion on the Lords of Chaos film. We have a lot of fun during this chat; I hope you enjoy listening!
Feb 23, 2023 · 26 min
Michael Sweet (Stryper)
Stryper is touring Australia through March 2023, which is the catalyst for this chat with Michael Sweet. This is an engaging chat highlighted by some choice commentary from Michael about his interactions with Nergal from Behemoth and King Diamond. I'd frame my question differently if I had my time over again, but as they say, a picture tells a thousand words...! I give more context on this topic in the outro to the chat. Thanks to Howard Tate, a longtime listener to the podcast and Stryper fan, for helping formulate some genuinely insightful questions.
Feb 22, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
David ’Spud’ Robertson (Munt)
Spud is the vocalist and guitarist in Melbourne grind outfit Munt; the band have a new album out for 2023 called Pain Ouroboros, which is the catalyst for the chat. We discuss the album, rehearsal studios, and many other topics. Check out the band's music here: https://muntgrind.bandcamp.com/album/pain-ouroboros
Feb 18, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
Paul Ryan (ex- Cradle of Filth)
This episode features Paul Ryan; Paul is the founding guitarist of Cradle of Filth. He was there for the band's earliest days throughout the demos and onto the album that started a revolution; Cradle of Filth's first album, The Principle of Evil Made Flesh. It's so good to finally chat with Paul and hear his insights into many aspects of the band's formative epoch. The years of anticipation of our meeting have finally paid off; he's a tremendous bloke. It has been well worth the wait. Check out what Paul has been up to since he left Cradle of Filth here: ♠️ https://gatemaster.bandcamp.com/album/in-pursuit-of-forbidden-knowledge ♠️ https://www.facebook.com/gatemaster666 ♠️ https://www.instagram.com/gate_master666/
Feb 15, 2023 · 3 hr 2 min
Mike Exeter - Producer and engineer (Cradle of Filth/ Black Sabbath/ Judas Priest)
Grammy Winning producer and engineer Mike Exeter covers a heap of ground throughout this conversation. Mike talks about his work with Cradle of Filth across groundbreaking albums Dusk and Her Embrace and Cruelty and the Beast, as well as the From the Cradle to Enslave EP. He helps solve the riddle of why Jan Peter Genkel was asked to produce Cruelty and the Beast, and if you've listened to my conversations with Stuart Anstis, Nick Barker and Greg Moffitt, much of what Mike has to say expands on the topics covered in those episodes. Other topics covered include: ♠️ Working with his good mate Tony Iommi throughout the past quarter of a century ♠️ Working on Black Sabbath's final album, and he puts to rest the speculation around Bill Ward's non-involvement ♠️ Dealing with Ozzy means that you're dealing with Sharon, so hear what he has to say about Sharon ♠️ He discusses what it was like to work with Rick Rubin ♠️ We dive into his work with Judas Priest, and Mike settles the debate surrounding Glenn Tipton's contribution to Firepower, the last Judas Priest album ♠️ He talks about working with Dio on the Heaven and Hell album from 2009 ♠️ His thoughts on working with Glenn Hughes, former Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland… there's so much more. The conversation with Mike was recorded on a Sunday evening Brisbane time, so I'd just spent two days at Gold Coast water parks with my daughters, which is why I'm a shade of beetroot red, and why I'm not as articulate as I wished I could be, but Mike more than makes up for that. An excellent addition to the 'Chronicles of Filth'!
Feb 2, 2023 · 48 min
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy/ Carcass/ Spiritual Beggars)
The catalyst for the chat with Michael is an Australian tour by Arch Enemy throughout February 2023. The tour gets a mention, but Michael's far-reaching commentary on his tenure in Carcass in the early 90s is the feature of this conversation. He also talks about Gigantour in 2006, his recordings in Candlemass and many more topics the seasoned fan and the unfamiliar will get heaps of new insight from one of the greatest guitarists in extreme metal.
Feb 2, 2023 · 49 min
Björn Gelotte (In Flames)
Björn has been the guitarist in In Flames since he switched from percussion on the band's seminal The Jester Race in 1996. Throughout this chat, we discuss the new In Flames album for 2023, Foregone, and dive into topics such as co-guitarist Niclas Engelin's exit from the group, the transition from rhythm section Peter Iwers and Daniel Svensson, who left before Battles (2016), and Bjorn's talks about the classic albums in detail: Jester, Whoracle, Colony and Clayman.
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Nigel Wingrove – Art director (Cradle of Filth: 1992 – 1997)
Nigel Wingrove is an art director, filmmaker and director, writer and publisher whose imagery was used by Cradle of Filth in the 1990s. The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, V Empire and Dusk and her Embrace recordings all feature his artwork, as does most of the era's merchandise. Images of scantly clad women in satanic settings are a feature of Nigel's work, and back in the 90s, one couldn't attend a metal gig without seeing a Cradle of Filth t-shirt with his creations. Throughout this conversation, Nigel shares insights from his career and how the opportunity to partner with Cradle came about. Another fantastic instalment of the 'Chronicles of Filth'. Check out Nigel's work here: https://www.salvation-films.com/redrevisited and https://www.salvation-films.com/polaroids-20190528. Check out Salvation magazine at www.redemptiontv.net and the films at www.salvation-films.com. All images in the video are © Nigel Wingrove/Salvation Films 2023
Jan 23, 2023 · 44 min
Tyler Connolly (Theory (of a Deadman))
Tyler discussed the January 2023 Australian shows, the new album (Dinosaur), blowback from metal fans when the group signed to Roadrunner in the early 00s and a heap of topics relative to current affairs.
Jan 20, 2023 · 38 min
Trevor Phipps (Unearth)
Unearth are touring Australia in January 2023, which is the catalyst for a discussion with Trevor. Throughout the chat, we talk about how the recent lineup change has affected the band dynamic, Trevor's impressions of working with Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Testament etc.) when he drummed for the group in 2007, and his recollections of Dimebag and Vinne Paul when Unearth toured with Damageplan in 2004.
Jan 6, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Chris Bell - Photographer (Cradle of Filth: 1992 - 1997)
Chris Bell is the photographer who photographed the iconic images on the cover of The Principle of Evil Made Flesh, V Empire, or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein, sleeve images on Dusk and Her Embrace and merchandise, including the Vestal Masturbation iconography. Chris talks about working with artistic director Nigel Wingrove and Cradle of Filth, his impressions of the band, his career and his legacy. It was fantastic to chat with Chris; there's so much deep insight here for the old-school fan. Thanks to Chris for agreeing to have a chat on the show.
Dec 20, 2022 · 5 hr
2022: The year in review and top 10 albums
Here we are at the end of another year. The world might be full of nut cases trying to convince you that we are all doomed, yet the wheels keep turning, and there is always plenty of killer new music to share. On this special end-of-year edition of the show, 2022, gets a review. The top 10 albums are revealed in a countdown alongside some honourable mentions, and the best tunes of the year are curated in an extended playlist offering the greatest from a superb cast of bands. We also pay tribute to and remember the fallen, those who are no longer with us, the tremendous musicians and artists whom we will miss. Expect tunes from artists and bands such as Conjurer, Patronian, Voodoo Moonshine, Gaupa, Motherslug, Belphegor, Watain, The Antichrist Imperium, Werewolves, The Antichrist Imperium, Meshuggah, Dave Coutts, Lathe, A Rising Force, and Venom Inc., Downset, Mystic Circle, Autopsy, High Castle Teleorkestra, Motivation, Surrecturus, Matt Pike, UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, Kurt Diemer, Michael Schenker, Jizzy Pearl’s Love/ Hate, Skid Row, Satan, Stonetrip, Rob Zombie, Cypress Hill, Polyphia, Don Broco, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, The Halo Effect, Kublai Khan TX, Miss May I, Battle Beast, Blind Guardian, COMEBACK KID, Hangman’s Chair, Josh Travis, Cabal, The Gloom in the Corner, Corpsegrinder, Revocation, Immolation, Psycroptic, Decapitated, ANTROPOFAGUS, Black Fucking Cancer, Kreator, Lamb of God, Amorphis, Healing Magic, HEILUNG, and the Godfather of them all; Ozzy Osbourne. Almost five hours of music, commentary and the top 10 countdown are here to sate your Christmas and new year music fix!
Dec 16, 2022 · 24 min
Laura Cox
Laura Cox is a French blues/ rock guitarist with a fantastic album scheduled for release in late January 2023 called Head Above Water. Throughout this chat, Laura talks about the album, band dynamics, the push for global recognition and why heavy metal fans have taken to her music.
Dec 16, 2022 · 35 min
James Hulse (From The Haze)
James Hulse is an independent musician from Ipswich with a killer groovin' heavy rock album to share, titled My Own Worst Enemy, under the From The Haze moniker. My Own Worst Enemy is an album that fans of Silverchair, Grinspoon and Kisschasy should get right into. The conversation is essential as James shares his journey of bringing the album to life. For this reason, this is an essential episode for any musician and songwriter who is procrastinating or perhaps needs some inspiration to get going and get something out there, be it an album, an EP or something in between.
Dec 14, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
John Joseph (Bloodclot/ ex- Cro-Mags)
A new album from Bloodclot, called Souls, will be available on December 16 2022, and the album is the catalyst for a chat with John. This conversation is notable as John talks about the government's policy response to the Covid epidemic, amongst many other topics related to the rise of totalitarianism as it has manifested over the past few years. The rise of Marxist political instruments through identity politics, critical race theory, climate alarmism, Covid propaganda and the politics of envy give us plenty of fodder for conversation, and John isn't afraid to call out cowardice and tell the truth in this gripping episode. PS: It's already been banned on YouTube; check out what the psychopaths at big tech don't want you, the free citizen, to hear.
Dec 9, 2022 · 52 min
Ruyter Suys (Nashville Pussy)
On the eve of the December 2022 shows in Australia, Ruyter Suys was available to discuss the shows, the controversy around the album cover to Let Them Eat Pussy, the secret to a lasting relationship, the biggest misconception about the band and plenty of other topics you'll have to tune in to hear.
Dec 2, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Scott Kirkland (The Crystal Method)
A week out from The Crystal Method's December 2022 Australian shows, Scott Kirkland talks about the DJ set he's bringing down under and dives into some very engaging topics to do with the many collaborators he's enjoyed working with. Across many album cuts, he's invited Tom Morello, Scott Weiland, John Garcia, actress Milla Jovovich, Wes Borland, Jason Lytle, Peter Hook, and Justin Chancellor to add their magic. Scott also talks about the Chef Aid album for South Park and the re-working of the song "Vapor Trail", which featured vocals from DMX, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Ozzy Osbourne.