Educate Ebony

Please welcome Scott LePage and Tim Henson from Polyphia to close out The Prog Edition! Ending on a serious high, we hear all about Polyphia's new album Remember That You Will Die, and what prog albums Scott and Tim say you need to hear. Find Scott on socials:InstagramTwitter Find Tim on socials:InstagramTwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second to last episode of The Prog Edition, please welcome James Monteith (TesseracT) to the podcast! Incredible guitarist that he is, he chooses to talk about the first progressive album he heard as a teenager. It's a lovely full circle moment because it's an album by Dream Theater. Find him on socials:InstagramTwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You guys know Plini, right? Household name in the Australian prog scene? Well, he takes the mic to talk about a prog band and album he reckons you probably haven't heard of. Tune in. Find him on socials:InstagramTwitterFacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode on Educate Ebony, Ebony grabs hold of Michael Tronson from emerging prog rock band Voice Among The Many! If you like a hint of emo, and atmospheric bands such as Dead Letter Circus and Deftones, you might like these guys too. But the album he picks is from left field and it shaped the guitarist he is today. Listen in. Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 10 of The Prog Edition features proggy genius, Jonty Czuchwiki. He is a captivating drummer with multiple projects on the go, a Masters student, and a huge fan of prog. Which album clicked with him when he was young and discovering prog? Listen and see. Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's go for a deep dive shall we? On this episode, Andrew Cooke (Wildheart) takes the teacher's chair (something he's very used to) to talk prog. Anyone up for Between The Buried And Me? Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I KNOW! I can't believe this happened either, but Jordan Rudess from the one and only DREAM THEATER guests on the podcast this episode! A legend talks about a legendary band. Listen in. Find him on socials:InstagramTwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine young Ebony 10 years ago at uni and picking an elective called Progressive Rock. Let's talk to the lecturer who kicked off the love of prog. Please welcome pianist and composer Richard Chew! Find him on socials:WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class is lengthy this week! Bring your seat cushions and your notepad because Ted Furuhashi (Circles) drops some proggy golden nuggets. The album he chose is by a band who only just reunited after 15 years for some live shows, and they were slated as the next Silverchair. If you know, you know. If you don't, you should listen in. Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's horny for Thorny? You, I'll bet, so I managed to book in Thornhill's guitarist Ethan McCann to give a special lecture on his most influential prog album. Who's the band and the album he says is their magnum opus? Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahoy! Where are the Opeth fans? This episode's education is provided by Jim Grey from Caligula's Horse, and it's a bloody cracker. You want charisma? You got it. You want technical talk? You got it. You want an episode with the fog of covid brain hanging overhead? You got that too. It's good. Find him on socials:InstagramTwitterTwitchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'll bet you were wondering when Reliqa - the incredible band who created the Educate Ebony intro - would grace the podcast. And here it is! Vocalist Monique Pym joins Ebony to talk about a very progressive band and album that still is extremely relevant today. Find her on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2 of The Prog Edition sees some hefty proggy education. Just the way we like it. Please welcome Scott Kay of Voyager to the podcast! Are you ready to learn about a famous man named Devin? Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Educate Ebony is back for season 2! The Prog Edition kicks off with the one and only Ian Kenny from Karnivool. Yep, we're starting off strong here, not really sure if we can keep up this momentum, but it's fine. Which album left a mark on Kenny? Press play. Find him on socials:InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final episode of Educate Ebony, The Metal Edition, SKYND takes centre stage! With her dark persona and true crime inspired music, she picks up the mic to educate Ebony on what metal album she thinks Ebony absolutely needs to hear. It's a Bring Me The Horizon album, but not the one you would expect. Find her on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok guys, here it is—the second to last episode of The Metal Edition! And what a guest! Matthew K. Heafy of Trivium takes the mic to discuss the album that made him (and Trivium) who he is today. We're talking going back to the roots and having a real appreciation for melodic death metal. You know it sounds good. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter Twitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We only have three episodes of The Metal Edition of Educate Ebony left, and beginning the countdown towards the finish line is Daniel Furnari of Polaris! Ever wanted to know more about his drumming origins and where he first heard double kicks? Well, it was from an Avenged Sevenfold album. This album is his ride or die and you'll have to listen to the episode to find out exactly why. No more hints here! Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter Twitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's get into some progressive metal, yeah? Episode 20 features Krys Smith from Melbourne metalcore band LUNE, and he picked the one album that he just can't get off his mind. They're extremely creative and this album is essential. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time we dive into some graphic lyrics with Sam Dillon of sludge metal bandLo!. This episode Ebony discovers London from a brutal point of view as she learns about an album so violent and stark that the frontman didn't create another album with this band. Sound familiar? Click play and find out. Find him on socials: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another twofer! This episode Ebony is joined by Aiden 'Zov' Zovic and Jordan McQuitty from DREGG to talk about hardcore, metal, Limewire, nostalgia, and cats. They also talk about two essential albums as well, so let's revisit our youth shall we? Find them on socials: Zov: Instagram Jordan: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Ebony call up New Zealand's hottest metal band right now? Yes she did. Episode 17 features Lewis and Henry de Jong of Te Reo Māori band, Alien Weaponry. She chats with the brothers about the album that really struck them when they were younger and has stuck with them still to this day, influencing their music. Lamb Of God anyone? Find them on socials: Lewis de Jong: Instagram Henry de Jong: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what the music world looks like from a photographer's point of view? Episode 16 sees Ebony call up Adelaide-based photographer, Josh McCawley! He talks about the band and album that made him want to shoot live music in the first place, and an album that's message is still very relevant to today. Find him on socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music journalists unite in episode 15 of The Metal Edition! Sosefina Fuamoli is a seasoned music journo with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Kicking off her career in Adelaide, just like Ebony, she's covered many a festival, gig and countless bands and artists from all different genres. But the album she's chosen as the one metal album that Ebony needs to listen to is a standout for sure. Find her on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you like dogs? Of course you do! Meet Janine Morcos and her adorable pup Dallas for episode 14. Janine runs a boutique publicity and PR services business called Dallas Does PR, and goodness has she worked with some ridiculously cool bands. Who better to ask what the one metal album is? She picked a band she's worked with a few times, has become close friends with, and are definitely staples in the scene. (Hint: it's Killswitch Engage) Find her on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know who the busiest man in metal is? It's Andy Marsh from Thy Art Is Murder, no doubt. And for episode 13 guess who managed to score an interview? Well, that was an easy one, it was Ebony. Which mosh album does Andy say she has to listen to? Only one way to find out. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 12 features two musicians from Brisbane/Meanjin melodic hardcore band, Wildheart. Let's welcome vocalist Axel Best and guitarist Adam Finlay, shall we! It's another double whammy for Ebony's metal education as she learns about the two albums that really shaped Axel and Adam's younger years and continue to hold a special place in their hearts today. Anyone like a little bit of hardcore metal? Find them on socials: Axel Best: Instagram Adam Finlay: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time we grabbed someone who works with sound every day (yes, I know musicians work with sound but this is different). So, episode 11 sees Ebony chat with a sound engineer! Lachlan Sheehan has been a sound engineer for yonks and toured nationally and internationally with bands, so Ebony called him up to ask what the one metal album he thinks she should listen to is. They're big. They even have metal in their name. Find him on socials: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's episode 10: the artist feature! This week on Educate Ebony, Ebony convinced her podcast artist and graphic designer, Kyal Wagstaff, to join her behind the mic to talk about the one metal album he thinks she should hear. You'll find out just how much a certain Trivium album influenced Kyal's drawing style and just how much honey can actually do for your vocals. Find him on socials: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For episode 9 of The Metal Edition, we have Jake Taylor from In Hearts Wake! Having grown up in Byron Bay, which has such a well developed heavy scene, Jake spoke to Ebony about an album that really caught his attention as a young kid and kept it well through to adulthood. The band is Limp Bizkit, but the album? You'll have to attend class to find out. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 8 of The Metal Edition features another industry veteran, Chris Maric of Maric Media! He's worked for Sony Music, Universal Music, and EMI Music (just to name a few) and has worked with countless cool artists. Any guesses on how big his music library is? Join Ebony as she receives a metal education from Chris on a Bathory album and the rise of viking metal. Find him on socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what album a veteran in the heavy scene would say that you absolutely need to listen to? Well, on episode 7 you'll hear from Max Cavalera! Having created and played in Sepultura, Soulfly, Nailbomb, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer be Killed, and Go Ahead And Die, you better believe he has an album to educate Ebony on. Ever wanted a lesson on Judas Priest? Find him (actually, his wife/manager) on socials: Twitter Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any powerful girls in the house? Umm yes, hello Nikki Brumen of Blood Command! Episode 6 sees Ebony learn about Oathbreaker and how the album Nikki chose hit her at a monumental time in her life and influences her vocals to this day. Oof! Click it. Find her on socials: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going international! Episode 5 features Jesse Cash and JT Cavey of America's prog/metalcore band ERRA! They educate Ebony on two albums that influenced their younger years and their own music. Misery Signals and All That Remains are the bands, but for the albums? Well, you'll have to do your homework. Find them on socials: Jesse Cash: Instagram Twitter JT Cavey: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 features Gravemind's own, Dylan Gillies-Parsons. Put on a mask and let's get stuck into Slipknot. Dylan talks about how Corey Taylor's vocals on this certain album influenced his own during recording, and why it was such a monumental album for him. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 of The Metal Edition features manager, publicist, and owner and editor of former Australian publication TEO Magazine (RIP), Susannah Ioannou. Have you ever heard of Savatage? I hadn't and so Susannah told me all about her favourite album of theirs. Find her on socials: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2 of The Metal Edition features Jack Bergin of Void of Vision. And if you love Korn, you might just love them even more after hearing Jack talk about their debut album. Why is it the one metal album Ebony and her listeners need to hear? I'm not telling, that's cheating! Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 1 of The Metal Edition features Wall of Sound Bossman, Paul 'Browny' Brown talking in depth about the album that literally saved his life. It's metalcore band Beartooth, and their debut album Disgusting. Find him on socials: Instagram Twitter **Trigger warning: mental health, depression, suicidal themes discussed. Graphics by Kyal Wagstaff (@kyal_wagstaff_art) Music by Reliqa (@reliqaband) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.