Scars and Guitars podcast

Throughout this chat with the revered extreme metal percussive juggernaut, we delve into Werewolves' latest sonic assault, My Enemies Look And Sound Like Me, their fourth album. Dave opens up about the band's creative process, shedding light on the differences between this release and their previous album, From the Cave to the Grave, and we explore his thoughts on Werewolves' readiness to take their intense live performance abroad. Dave reflects on the challenges and rewards of a career in the music industry, offering valuable lessons he's learned along the way. Learn about his early intentions of making music his career and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. One of the most intriguing aspects of Dave's career is his ability to balance managerial commitments and multiple musical endeavours. He shares how he manages his time and discusses his dynamic partnership with guitarist Matt Willcock. Speaking of Matt, we uncover how their musical synergy has evolved.

The catalyst for the chat with Jason is Ingested's tour of Australia in October. In this conversation, Jason dives deep into the complexities of the modern working world and the challenges of middle management. The group has all but been ignored by mainstream metal publications, yet they have succeeded, have been on some vast tours and are now signed to Metal Blade. We also touch on the unpredictable nature of viral content, the state of today's music scene, and our personal experiences with iconic metal bands. From the quirks of the internet to reflections on heavy metal, this conversation has it all! ARCHSPIRE with INGESTED and WEREWOLVES performing at: Oct 11th – Brisbane, The Zoo Oct 12th – Canberra, The Basement Oct 13th – Sydney, The Factory Theatre Oct 14th – Melbourne, The Corner Hotel Oct 15th – Adelaide, Lion Arts Centre Oct 17th – Perth, Amplifier Bar* *Werewolves not appearing TICKETS ON SALE: SYDNEY - www.factorytheatre.com.au ADELAIDE - www.moshtix.com.au BRISBANE, CANBERRA, MELBOURNE, PERTH - www.oztix.com.au

In 2017, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' was released, an album marked by Barry's drumming and Lucie's vocals. Six years later, the focus is their album, 'Lockdown'. Through lineup changes, the collaboration between Thunderstick and vocalist Raven has inspired the new album, and they decided to re-record "Go Sleep With The Enemy (I Dare Ya)", the standout cut from Something Wicked, to link the past with the present. We also discuss the current band members and their journey, how Barry keeps the show on the road and many other topics. Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thunderstickofficial/⁠ Facebook fan site: The Thunderstick Stormtroopers Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ThunderstickUK⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thunderstick.official/⁠ Roulette Records: ⁠http://www.rouletterecords.co.uk/⁠ Link to the chat with Barry from July 2017: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/61RgyFXej33jIZnT3C26DN?si=64116aced8824fef⁠ Link to the chat with Raven from June 2019: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XmlYWHMgwh4sSKUns0oyR?si=6b29b7725b964f4b

Join us as Mikael Stanne delves into exciting updates about The Halo Effect’s upcoming tour with Lagerfest in Australia throughout November. We also uncover his deep-rooted connections with Gothenburg’s luminaries, pondering the genre’s impact on extreme metal’s evolution, comparable to Florida’s late 80s death metal scene. Stanne discusses Jesper Stromblad, the remarkable project Grand Cadaver, line-up shifts in Dark Tranquillity, and revisits his days with Hammerfall and In Flames. This episode marks our debut on Rumble, and your support is appreciated as we explore this new platform’s potential. Stay tuned for more! Get set for LAGERFEST 2023: a blend of heavy metal and Oktoberfest. Featuring THE HALO EFFECT (their debut in Australia and New Zealand), BEYOND THE BLACK, and DEVILSKIN. Also, don’t miss LAGERSTEIN, Australia’s party pirates, in their 6th explosive appearance. Catch the festival on these dates: 11/11 – Auckland, 12/11 – Christchurch, 15/11 – Brisbane, 16/11 – Sydney, 18/11 – Adelaide, 19/11 – Melbourne. Tickets at: https://www.lagerfest.net/

As Gomorrah Burns is Cryptopsy's latest album, marking their triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. In this episode, join us for an in-depth discussion with Matt as we delve into the musical intricacies of the album, its social and political resonances, and the captivating topic of life beyond our planet, amongst a heap of other quality topics.

Mark Day joins the show for a chat before they gear up for the "Twenty-Four Hour Party People Greatest Hits Tour" across Australia. Mark offers insight into their career, spanning five influential albums. Discover the mark the band left on the cultural pulse of Northern UK and their role in defining rave culture. Mark also highlights the nuances of his guitar artistry and its impact. Learn about the band's ventures into the USA, their relationship dynamics with their management, and the influence of Tony Wilson in the Manchester music landscape. HAPPY MONDAYS, October 2023 Australian and NZ Tour Dates: October 17th AUCKLAND, The Power Station October 19th BRISBANE, The Tivoli October 20th SYDNEY, Enmore Theatre October 21st, MELBOURNE, The Forum – SOLD OUT October 22nd MELBOURNE, The Forum (New show) October 24th ADELAIDE, The Gov October 25th PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle Fans can sign up for Early Bird tix here: https://daltours.cc/23HAP Melbourne Early Bird Presale begins Wed, May 17th, 9am (AEST) & General public On Sale Thu, May 18th, 9am (AEST). Tickets for the rest of Australia & NZ shows can be found here: https://sbmpresents.com/tour/happy-mondays/ Or via https://sbmpresents.com/tour/happy-mondays/