Australian Hunger

This week I talk to Simon Dower of legendary Australian death metal band Abramelin about their new album Never Enough Stuff, how they finally got the album they wanted after three decades and getting back into the band after a 15 year hiatus. 2:45 Never Enough Stuff The songs played during this episode were: 19:55 Never Enough Stuff 41:35 Knife Play I also tease my new upcoming special project, to be released on this podcast feed very soon! Recommendations: Twisted Horror by Exhumed/Gruesome Abscess Time by Pyrrhon Links Abramelin's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Abramelin-550713968275457/ Abramelin's Bandcamp:  https://abramelin1.bandcamp.com/album/never-enough-snuffTwisted Horror - Exhumed/Gruesome: https://exhumed.bandcamp.com/album/twisted-horror-split-with-gruesomeor: https://gruesomedeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/twisted-horror-split-with-exhumedAbscess Time - Pyrrhon: https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/abscess-time

I chat to David Ellis and Alex Hogg from The Nine Eight Podcast about the history of the podcast, the process, how they approach an interview, their controversial opinions on prog, bemoaning the future of centralising podcasts and much more! Links The Nine Eight Podcast Fireside: https://thenineeightpodcast.fireside.fm/The Night Eight Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenineeightpodcastThe Australian and New Zealand Dream Theatre Fan Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dream-Theater-Fan-Club-of-Australia-and-New-Zealand-109124315773107/David's Band's (Proclivity) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ProclivityBand

This week I talk to Matt Dodds of Melbourne metal band Arbrynth about their new album A Place Or Buried Light and the development of the band over the last seven years. 5:40 Arbrynth The songs played during this episode were: 16:45 The Dark Between The Stars 40:20 Beautiful In Death I also discuss the encouraging protests for racial justice. Recommendations: Empathica by Unreqvited A Dead And Aimless Hum by shedfromthebody Links Arbrynth's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/arbrynth Arbrynth's Bandcamp: http://arbrynth.bandcamp.com/ Empathica - Unreqvited: https://unreqvited.bandcamp.com/album/empathicaA Dead And Aimless Hum - shedfromthebody: https://shedfromthebody.bandcamp.com/album/a-dead-and-aimless-hum

This week I talk to Douglas Skene of Sydney progressive metal band Hemina about their last album Night Echoes, why they wanted a vinyl-length 45 minute record this time around and we discuss the impending effects of Coronavirus on the live scene and lockdown begins to happen two months ago. 3:35 Hemina The songs played during this episode were: 24:55 What's the Catch? 45:15 We Will I also discuss the delay in releasing the interview. Recommendations: Black Feathers On Their Graces by Master Massive Bloodletting by Mountaineer Links Band's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/heminamusicBand's Bandcamp:  https://hemina.bandcamp.com/Master Massive - Black Feathers On Their Graces: https://vicisolumrecords.com/album/black-feathers-on-their-gravesMountaineer - Bloodletting: https://mountaineerlfr.bandcamp.com/album/bloodletting

This week I talk to guitarists Alex Fengler, Dylan Teaurima and Ben Harb of Canberra post-rock band Lost Coast about their debut self-titled album and their launch show, which they got in just under the line. 5:00 Lost Coast The songs played during this episode were: 30:00 Dylan 56:55 l'Hermite I also discuss the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the live music industry and how people can help in their own ways. Recommendations: Continuance by Noir Reva The Long Way Down by Boneweaver Links Band's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lostcoastbandBand's Bandcamp: http://lostcoast.bandcamp.com/Coronavirus affecting music festivals worldwide, with Coachella postponed and Dark Mofo cancelled: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-11/coronavirus-spread-hits-music-festivals-and-events/12021562Continuance - Noir Reva: https://noirreva.bandcamp.com/album/continuanceThe Long Way Down - Boneweaver: https://boneweaver.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-way-down

This week I talk to Abbey and Elisa of doomgaze band Grief about their debut single Second Summer and the journey from bedroom band to the stage. 4:55 Grief The song played during this episode was: 35:45 Second Summer I also discuss the disruption of a Testament, Exodus and Death Angel concert by COVID-19 (caronavirus) and why it represents a far greater potential issue.  Recommendations: A Fleur De Peau - I - There Is No Home by Déhà Rien Ne Devait Mourir by Angellore Links Grief's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grief666/Grief's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/____grief/Grief's Bandcamp: http://grief666.bandcamp.com/Coronavirus Forces Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Show Cancelation: https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/02/25/coronavirus-forces-testament-exodus-and-death-angel-show-cancelation/A Fleur De Peau - I - There Is No Home by Déhà: https://deha.bandcamp.com/album/a-fleur-de-peau-i-there-is-no-homeRien Ne Devait Mourir by Angellore: https://thevinyldivision.bandcamp.com/album/rien-ne-devait-mourir-2

This week I talk to Will Haines of Melbourne stoner band Droid about their new album Hyperreality, current Australian tour and why they wanted to give their debut a rockier feel. 7:20 Droid The songs played during this episode were: 25:40 Mouth Of The Hound 52:45 Ant Queen I also discuss The P.O.D. Kast and why nu metal is for all intents and purposes a purely nostalgia genre. Recommendations Blue Mirror by Folian Translucent Blades by Grin Links Band's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/droiddoom/ Band's Bandcamp:  http://droiddoom.bandcamp.com/ P.O.D. Kast: https://www.patreon.com/thepodkastBlue Mirror - Folian: https://folian.bandcamp.com/album/blue-mirror?label=2854937555&tab=musicTranslucent Blades - Grin: https://grincult.bandcamp.com/album/translucent-blades

This week I talk to Neige of French shoegaze black metal band Alcest about their new album Spiritual instinct and potential tour of Australia. • 2:10 AlcestRecommendation: Death Atlas by Cattle Decapitation Links Alcest's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alcest.official/Alcest's Bandcamp: http://alcest.bandcamp.com/Death Atlas - Cattle Decapitation: https://cattledecapitation.bandcamp.com/album/death-atlas

An excerpt from another podcast I do, The Eclecticast, which is relevant to the world of heavy metal. Per the original episode description: "This week Ben talks about lawsuits against Heavy Metal, how it was part of the panic about satanism and subliminal message in popular culture and how record came to be labelled in the United States. Trigger warnings for suicide and sexual assault." Original episode link: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a5qt8-b187ba?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

This week I talk to Ilija of Perth post-black metal band Illyria about their new album The Carpathian Summit. 0:45 Illyria The songs played during this episode were: 21:20 Wilderness 46:10 Swansong   Links Illyria's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illyriaofficial Illyria's Bandcamp: https://illyria.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Jordan Giblett and Greg Perry of Stone Sovereign about their debut album, Tales Of Myth & Madness, and their Tour of Myth & Madness. 4:50 Stone Sovereign The songs played during this episode were: 19:55 The Cradle of Life 43:35 Across the Boiling Sea I also discuss Spotify asking for money back that it already paid out. Really. Links Stone Sovereign's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonesovereign/Stone Sovereign's Bandcamp: https://stonesovereign.bandcamp.com/Spotify: We ‘overpaid’ songwriters and their publishers in 2018, and we would like our money back: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-we-overpaid-songwriters-and-publishers-in-2018-and-now-we-would-like-our-money-back/

This week I talk to Daniel Hay of New Zealand band The Dark Third about their album Even As the Light Grows, what he aims for in prog and how his writing about music influenced bis writing of music. 2:20 The Dark Third The songs played during this episode were: 26:40 These Things Are Not Inherent 56:50 The Regressor Recommendation: Soundtracks of Sergio Leone Links The Dark Third's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkThird/The Dark Third's Bandcamp:  http://thedarkthird.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Emily Highfield of Melbourne band Suldusk about her new album Lunar Falls. 5:40 Suldusk The songs played during this episode were: 14:20 Solus Ipse 32:00 Aphasia 48:40 Catacombs I also discuss the two Batushkas. Recommendation: I’m Losing Myself by An Isolated Mind Links Suldusk's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suldusk/ Suldusk's Bandcamp: http://suldusk1.bandcamp.com/One Version of Batushka Drops a New Track: www.metalsucks.net/2019/05/13/one-version-of-batushka-drops-a-new-track/I’m Losing Myself - An Isolated Mind: https://anisolatedmind.bandcamp.com/album/im-losing-myself

This week I talk to Jeff Becerra of legendary American death metal band Possessed about the second phase of the band, their new album Revelations Of Oblivion and how he approaches the stage. 6:20 Possessed I also discuss the rocky transition from high quality originals to the digital. Recommendation: Eaten Back To Life by Cannibal Corpse Links Possessed's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/possessedofficial/Neil Young book chronicles fight to improve digital music: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/06/neil-young-book-digital-music/

This week I talk to Sim of SEIMS about their new EP 3.1 and how he captures the conceptual journey from darkness to clarity. 0:45 SEIMS The songs played during this episode were: 26:45 Translucence   Links SEIMS's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/seimsmusic SEIMS's Bandcamp: http://store.seims.net/

This week I talk to Mikes Lamb and Wilson of Lysithea about their new album Star-Crossed and the unique path their band has taken. 4:20 Lysithea The songs played during this episode were: 38:40 Away 1:06:10 Unearthly Burial I also discuss the music created by AI and how this implicates intellectual property law. Recommendation: Silent Night, Bloody Night Links Lysithea's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/lysitheabandLysithea's Bandcamp:  http://lysithea.bandcamp.com/A YouTube Channel is Streaming AI-Generated Death Metal 24/7: http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/04/22/a-youtube-channel-is-streaming-ai-generated-death-metal-24-7/We’ve been warned about AI and music for over 50 years, but no one’s prepared: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18299563/ai-algorithm-music-law-copyright-human

I talked to Yonn McLaughlin of Sydney death metal band Horrisonous about their debut album A Culinary Cacophony, his approach as a drummer to being a vocalist frontman and the elements of disgust in their music. 5:30 Horrisonous The songs played during this episode were: 15:30 Kuru Worship 30:50 Flesh Presented For Orgasmic Torment 50:30 Nourishment Through Excrement I also discuss recent concert cancellations in Malaysia on religious grounds during the Easter period Non-Recommendation: Smash Mouth Links Horrisonous' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Horrisonous/ Horrisonous' Bandcamp: https://horrisonous.bandcamp.com/Singapore-based black metal band forced to cancel Easter Sunday show: https://www.loudersound.com/news/singapore-based-black-metal-band-forced-to-cancel-easter-sunday-show

This week I talk to Alister Douglas of Adelaide shoegaze band Blush Response about their new album, his attraction to the music and the future of the group beyond a one man band. 5:25 Blush Response The songs played during this episode were: 15:05 Cruel 29:35 Fall Apart 44:05 Still Life I also discuss protest and political content, perhaps a bit pointlessly. Recommendation: Circle Of Veins by Sadness Links Blush Response's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sadnessmusicofficial Blush Response's Bandcamp: https://sadnessmusic.bandcamp.com/musicFeature Part 1: http://indie30.com/2018/06/29/in-long-form-a-blushingly-belated-response-to-hearts-grow-dull-part-one/Feature Part 2: http://indie30.com/2018/12/05/in-long-form-our-blushingly-belated-response-to-hearts-grow-dull-part-two/Circle Of Veins - Sadness: https://sadnessmusic.bandcamp.com/album/circle-of-veins-2

This week I talk to Mark Grant of Gold Coast screamo band Blind Girls about their new album Residue and how the band has evolved since their last release. 3:35 Blind Girls The songs played during this episode were: 13:50 Breaths 25:50 Exertion 35:35 Discarded Pictures I also discuss why April Fools efforts my media companies are lame. Recommendation: Board Up The House by Genghis Tron Links Blind Girls' Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blindgirlsBlind Girls' Bandcamp:  https://blindgirls.bandcamp.com/Board Up The House - Genghis Tron: https://genghistron.bandcamp.com/album/board-up-the-house

I had a mammoth chat with Damian Master and John Serba, the guys behind BSOGM, the Bullshit Old Guy Metal podcast. We talked about the podcast, the 90's, controversy in heavy metal and a lot more. 2:55 BSOGM Links BSOGM's Podbean: https://bsogm.podbean.com/BSOGM's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BSOGMBSOGM's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSOGMpodcast/BSOGM's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsogmDamian Master's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAMIANMASTERJohn Serba's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnserbaColloquial Sound Recordings' Bandcamp: https://colloquialsoundrecordings.bandcamp.com/Josh Serba At Large: https://www.johnserbaatlarge.com/

This week I talk to Marty Warren, the man behind of New South Wales melodic death metal band Valtari about his new album Origin Enigma. 3:40 Valtari The songs played during this episode were: 17:00 Your Enemy 34:40 Blinded I also discuss how some recent examples, Slipknot and Korn, show how even bands that make a living don't necessary have it made. Recommendation: Undying Light by Fallujah Links Valtari's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/valtariValtari's Bandcamp:  https://valtari.bandcamp.com/Korn reportedly suing former drummer over royalty dispute: https://www.altpress.com/news/korn-sue-ex-drummer-david-silveria-royalties/Slipknot Percussionist Chris Fehn Is Reportedly Suing the Other Members of the Band: http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/03/14/slipknot-percussionist-chris-fehn-is-reportedly-suing-the-other-members-of-the-band/Undying Light - Fallujah: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undying-light/1449481095

This week I talk to Ben Boyle of Melbourne band A Million Dead Birds Laughing about their new album To The Ether and its long path to fruition and why this record took the band in a new direction 4:15 A Million Dead Birds Laughing The songs played during this episode were: 16:35 Black Hole Spirit 34:05 Pink Smoke // Vacuum Rot 58:40 Phoenix Fire I also discuss a study showing the obvious fact that death metal fans are nice, normal people Recommendation: The Comfort of a Grey Sky by Les Silhouettes Links A Million Dead Birds Laughing's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/amdblA Million Dead Birds Laughing's Bandcamp:  https://amdbl.bandcamp.com/ New Study: Death Metal Fans Are Nice!: http://metalinjection.net/latest-news/metal-science/new-study-death-metal-fans-are-niceThe Comfort of a Grey Sky - Les Silhouettes: https://lessilhouettes.bandcamp.com/album/the-comfort-of-a-grey-sky

For this bonus episode I chat with friend Ellen Rosie, writer for Beat magazine, radio host and executive producer, about our experience at Download Festival. Ellen Rosie's Website: https://ellenrosie.com/

This week I talk to Mikey and Will of Melbourne band No Haven about their new album,  Deep Ends of Shallow Lives, how they balance their busy lives and what it's like about to be in a band. 7:15 No Haven The songs played during this episode were: 31:10 Cesspool 54:00 Sink Holes 1:32:30 Nervous Wreck I also discuss how algorithms have significant control over the tools fans and musicians use. Recommendation: Sad Wings Of Destiny by Judas Priest and Reign In Blood by Slayer Links No Haven's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nohaven/No Haven's Bandcamp: http://nohaven.bandcamp.com/

For this bonus episode I chat with friend Ellen Rosie, writer for Beat magazine, radio host and executive producer, about the upcoming Download Festival. Ellen Rosie's Website: https://ellenrosie.com/

This week I talk to Anna Murphy of Swiss progressive band Cellar Darling about their upcoming album, The Spell, their first venture into a concept album and her interest in the personification of Death. 00:45 Cellar Darling   Links Cellar Darling's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cellardarlingofficial

 This week I talk to Jon Vayla about his new album Float Beneath The Sun, why he has become so interested in film scores and his non-visual inspiration for the album. 10:00 Jon Vayla The songs played during this episode were: 27:50 Dragged From The River I also belatedly discuss the Grammy's and Best Metal Performance. Recommendation: Dreaming in Ultraviolet by Joyless Euphoria Links Jon Vayla's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JonVayla/ Jon Vayla's Bandcamp:  http://jonvayla.bandcamp.com/2019 Grammy Award Winners: https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2019-grammy-awards-complete-nominees-and-winners-listDreaming in Ultraviolet - Joyless Euphoria: http://joylesseuphoria.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Dave Hunt of UK extreme metal band Anaal Nathrakh about their upcoming Australian tour and their recently released album A New Kind Of Horror. 6:40 Anaal Nathrakh I also discuss why it seems to me a bad idea to recommend an album as the greatest of the the 21st century. Recommendation: Astronoid by Astronoid Links Anaal Nathrakh's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AnaalnathrakhofficialAnaal Nathrakh's Bandcamp: https://anaalnathrakh.bandcamp.com/Why Behemoth’s The Satanist is the greatest extreme metal album of the 21st century: https://www.loudersound.com/features/why-behemoth-s-the-satanist-was-one-of-the-best-albums-of-this-centuryAstronoid– Astronoid: https://astronoidband.bandcamp.com/album/astronoid

So I saw Lords Of Chaos a while ago and recorded my thoughts. The movie is coming back for February 22nd around Australia, so I thought now is a good as any to release them.

This week I talk to Mark Kelson of Melbourne band The Eternal about their new album Waiting For The Endless Dawn, how the album almost didn't come about and the therapeutic qualities of writing music. 7:55 The Eternal The songs played during this episode were: 29:20 Don't Believe Anymore 1:02:20 Rise From Agony I also finally give my thoughts about Progfest. Links The Eternal's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/theeternal The Eternal's Bandcamp: https://theeternal.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Simeon Bartholomew who is the the bassist and the main man behind SEIMS, and we talk about nearly everything is this nearly two hour conversation. 0:45 SEIMS The songs played during this episode were: 1:00:35 Magenta 1:58:35 Imperfect Black   Links SEIMS' Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/seimsmusic SEIMS' Bandcamp:  https://store.seims.net/

This week I talk to Sam Dillon of Sydney sludge band Lo! about their upcoming Progfest show and their last album, Vestigial. 0:45 Lo! The songs played during this episode were: 14:45 Judas Steer 29:25 Gods Of Ruin   Links Band's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/lookandbehold Band's Bandcamp:  https://music.lookandbehold.net/

This week I talk to Josh Bills of Melbourne band Khan about their new album Vale and their upcoming Progfest show. 7:00 Khan The songs played during this episode were: 18:35 Break Off Your Shells 37:20 The Deluded I also discuss free stuff in the music industry. Links Band's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/khanbandofficial Band's Bandcamp: http://khanofficial.bandcamp.com/

Today I talk to Zac Greensill who is the guitarist for Gold Coast prog band Opus Of A Machine in anticipation of their upcoming Progfest shows about some recent gigs the played and their latest album, Stray Fire. 0:45 Opus Of A Machine The songs played during this episode were: 16:30 Rudi's Song (Thirst for Life) 43:25 Up. Out.  Links Band's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/OpusOfAMachine Band's Bandcamp: https://opusofamachine.bandcamp.com/

Today I talk to Keshav from Indian progressive metal band Skyharbor about their new album Sunshine Dust, the influence of Australian prog acts and Progfest 2019. 2:30 Skyharbor   Links Skyharbor's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/skyharbormusicSkyharbor's Bandcamp: http://skyharbor.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Jaxon Ireland and Kaden Green of Imperfectionist about their two EP's, Magnolia and Chrysalis, why they don't perfect be the enemy of the good, and their love of legendary crunkcore band, BrokenCyde. 0:45 Imperfectionist The songs played during this episode were: 19:30 Vagabond 48:50 Emerge   Links Band's Facebook:  http://facebook.com/imperfectionist.band Band's Bandcamp: http://imperfectionistofficial.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to American progressive musician Sarah Longfield about her new album Disparity. 0:45 Sarah Longfield The songs played during this episode were: 5:45 Departure 15:15 Citrine   Links Sarah Longfield's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-MissSmiles4u/203122436372395?ref=tsSarah Longfield's Bandcamp: https://sarahshreds.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to all the members of Hobart progressive metal band Scoparia about their debut album, Renewal, what they learnt from their EP and the album and their love of Tasmania. 2:55 Scoparia The songs played during this episode were: 12:40 Renewal 30:20 Fallen 51:30 Lucidity LinksScoparia's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scoparia/Scoparia's Bandcamp: https://scoparia.bandcamp.com

This week I talk to Nick Ilic and Michael Sartor from Canadian band Even The Trees about their debut album If Only Every Day Could Be Like This, the long process that led to it's eventual release and it's three part epic, A Hole In The Ice. 2:30 Even The Trees The songs played during this episode were: 28:25 Progress Avenue 47:15 A Hole In The Ice Pt. 2 1:41:30 Tonight We Don’t Think, We Do   Links Even The Trees's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/eventhetreesEven The Trees's Bandcamp:  http://eventhetrees.bandcamp.com/

In this very first episode of 2019, I talked with Stephen Fortune and Michael Rumple of Súl ad Astral about how their partnership has formed and developed and a number of other projects they are working on. 3:40 Súl ad Astral The songs played during this episode were: 36:45 Pennies Does The Infinity Well 1:19:30 Oasis I also discuss my vague aspirations for this year. Recommendation: The Folklore Of Man by Vale Links Súl ad Astral's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/SulAdAstralSúl ad Astral's Bandcamp:  https://suladastral.bandcamp.comThe Folklore Of Man - Vale: https://valeband.bandcamp.com/album/the-folklore-of-man

This week I talk to Wayne of Religious Observance about their new album, Utter Discomfort, and their vast web of related bands.  2:55 Religious Observance The songs played during this episode were: 14:10 In Ano 29:00 Seppuku 53:15 Saṃghāta Recommendation: Bring The Season by I Declare War (also listen to Amidst The Bloodshed) Links Religious Observance's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/religiousobservanceReligious Observance's Bandcamp: https://religiousobservance.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Paul Briggs of Perth instrumental band Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving about their new album No Tether and their upcoming show featuring archival footage from the Western Australian State Library. 0:45 Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving The songs played during this episode were: 37:20 The Alarmist 1:16:10 Signal Erosion   Links Band's Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/TangledThoughtsOfLeaving Band's Bandcamp: https://music.tangledthoughtsofleaving.com/

This week I talk to Matt Spencer and Justin Wood of Adelaide extreme metal band One Step Beyond about their new album In The Shadow Of The Beast, Justin's prodigious history in the Adelaide death metal scene and why Matt likes so many different forms of music. 5:35 One Step Beyond, Justin Wood 25:50 One Step Beyond, Matt Spencer The songs played during this episode were: 22:25 In The Shadow Of The Beast 37:35 Enlightenment 50:35 The Sentinel I also discuss what happens when a band changes its sound. Recommendation: If Only Every Day Could Be Like This by Even the Trees Links One Step Beyond's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Step-Beyond/120399988088662?ref=hlOne Step Beyond's Bandcamp:  http://onestepbeyond1.bandcamp.com/If Only Every Day Could Be Like This - Even the Trees: https://eventhetrees.bandcamp.com/album/if-only-every-day-could-be-like-this

This week I talk to Jennifer Borg of Melbourne progressive metal band Divine Ascension about their new album The Uncovering and her life before metal. 4:30 Divine Ascension The songs played during this episode were: 29:30 Pursuit Of Desire 44:20 Vultures 1:01:30 Evermore I also discuss the dangers of a live show. Links Divine Ascension's Homepage: http://www.divine-ascension.com/Divine Ascension's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divineascension Divine Ascension's 's Bandcamp:  http://divineascension1.bandcamp.com/ Bring Me The Horizon on Fans' Death During London Show: 'Words Cannot Express How Horrified We Are Feeling': https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8487716/bring-me-the-horizon-react-fan-death-london-show

This week I speak to Mathias and Nathan from Laedj. about their self-titled EP and how the band has transformed since writing and recording those songs. 9:05 Laedj. The songs played during this episode were: 26:05 Monitor 1:02:40 Bug In The Mainframe I also discuss the relation of heavy music to mainstream culture and why I think it is important we actively preserve that distinction. Links Laedj.'s Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/laedjbandLaedj.'s Bandcamp:  https://laedj.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Adam Kulga of Australian one person band Project:Heavensent about his new self-titled album. We go into lots of detail about how the album came about after several previous projects. 1:25 Project:Heavensent The songs played during this episode were: 35:20 A Need For Departure 1:13:40 Rope   Links Project:Heavensent's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectheavensent Project:Heavensent's Bandcamp:  https://projectheavensent.bandcamp.com

This week I talk to Kathrine Shepard of Norwegian one person band Sylvaine about her new album Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone and how she began to include the outside world in her music. 5:00 Sylvaine The songs played during this episode were: 25:15 Mørklagt 52:20 Abeyance I also reflect on my previous interview of Sylvaine and how I have improved and focused my style. Recommendation: Duality by Takt Links Sylvaine's Website: http://www.sylvainemusic.com/Sylvaine's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sylvainemusic Sylvaine's Bandcamp:  https://sylvainemusic.bandcamp.com Duality – Takt: https://taktmusicman.bandcamp.com/

This week I talk to Nick Holmes of Swedish death metal band Bloodicide about their new album The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn and why he doesn't think much of jamming to write an album. 6:35 Bloodbath The songs played during this episode were: 12:40 Bloodicide 28:00 Chainsaw Lullaby I also discuss the contract Taylor Swift signed with Universal Music Group. I swear it's relevant. Recommendation: The Phobos​/​Deimos Suite by Serocs Links Band's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodbathbandHere's How Taylor Swift Just Helped A Ton of Metal Bands With Her New Recording Contract: http://www.metalinjection.net/its-just-business/heres-how-taylor-swift-just-helped-a-ton-of-metal-bands-with-her-new-recording-contractThe Phobos​/​Deimos Suite - Serocs: https://everlastingspewrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-phobos-deimos-suite

This week I talk to Michael Rothwell of New Zealand band Shallow Grave about their new album Threshold Between Worlds and why it was important they try something different. 8:15 Shallow Grave The songs played during this episode were: 31:10 Threshold Between Worlds 51:25 The Horrendous Abyss I also discuss a paper published about listening to Death Metal Recommendation: Drowned by Barús Links Shallow Grave's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shallowgravedoomShallow Grave's Bandcamp: https://shallowgravedoom.bandcamp.com/Threatin: band creates fake fanbase for tour attended by no one: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/12/threatin-band-fake-fanbase-tourDrowned - Barús: https://barus.bandcamp.com/album/drowned

This week I talk to Marius and Fredrik about their international band GRVIK, how they found themselves on opposite sides of the world and the way their music is formed by their process. 8:10 GRVIK The songs played during this episode were: 28:40 Havbunn 53:15 新宿 I also discuss the amazing story of Threatin's tour which nobody attended. Recommendation: The First 100 Songs by Anal Trump Links GRVIK's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grvik GRVIK's Bandcamp: https://grvik.bandcamp.com/ Threatin: band creates fake fanbase for tour attended by no one: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/12/threatin-band-fake-fanbase-tour The First 100 Songs - Anal Trump: https://analtrump.bandcamp.com/album/the-first-100-songs

This week I talk to Robin Staps of The Ocean about their new album, Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic, his quiet place to write music and why he continues to be interested in geological periods. 5:45 The Ocean The songs played during this episode were: 14:10 Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence  29:55 Permian: The Great Dying I also discuss interviewing high profile bands with specific interview schedules. Recommendation: The Bleakness Of Our Constant by Eneferens Links The Ocean's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theoceancollective The Ocean's Bandcamp: https://theocean.bandcamp.com The Bleakness Of Our Constant - Eneferens: https://eneferens.bandcamp.com/album/the-bleakness-of-our-constant