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With over 900 interviews, Andrew McKaysmith provides 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.
Buckcherry's new album, Roar Like Thunder, is out now, and Stevie joins the show for a short and sharp conversation about it, his guitar playing and if he has any goss on Aerosmith.
For all things Buckcherry, head to: https://www.buckcherry.com/
Simon Croft is a musician based in Melbourne who has been part of the We Will Rock You musical, performing over 2,500 shows. He has just joined Stonetrip and features on their new single, Fame, which is out now. Throughout this conversation, Simon discusses musicianship, his relationship with Queen's Brian May, Stonetrip, social issues, the decline in popularity of rock 'n' roll, and much more.
Stream Fame: https://orcd.co/stonetrip-fame?mc_cid=b06bcde246&mc_eid=882f5fe2fc
Follw Stonetrip: https://www.facebook.com/stonetripp/?mc_cid=b06bcde246&mc_eid=882f5fe2fc
Folklore Discipline is the name of the new album from Melbourne black metal outfit Dusk Cult. Set for release in August 2025, it explores themes of modernity's rejection of spiritual dedication and the dusk cult mythos. Throughout this conversation, Ben shares his thoughts on these themes and other related topics. We also discuss the Chronicles of Filth.
For all things Dusk Cult, including the album, head to https://duskcult.bandcamp.com/album/spirit
Slatts from King Parrot discusses touring life and the new album, 'A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot'. He shares his thoughts on the business of band life and the enormous shows with Pantera. A short, sharp jab of Slatts!
“A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot” will be released on June 6, 2025: https://linktr.ee/kingparrot
A YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE TO KING PARROT AUSTRALIAN ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR
Friday 6 June - Republic Bar, Hobart
Saturday 7 June - Royal Oak, Launceston
Friday 20 June - Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC
Saturday 21 June - Barwon Club, Geelong VIC
Sunday 22 June - Singing Bird, Frankston VIC (Arvo All Ages)
Friday 27 June - Crowbar, Sydney NSW
Saturday 28 June - Thrashville, Hunter Valley NSW
ACID BATH + PENTAGRAM + KING PARROT
July 25: Brooklyn, NY – Paramount
ALL TICKET LINKS FOR THE ABOVE AT
kingparrot.net
Tim Charles of Ne Obliviscaris joins the show as the group prepares for a massive Australian tour alongside Psycroptic. Tim reflects on the band’s 20-year journey since forming in 2003, sharing insights on their ambitious two-hour performances of albums Citadel and Exul, the impact of new frontman James Dorton, and the technical inspiration drawn from Psycroptic’s legendary live shows. He also revisits the 10th anniversary remaster of Citadel, recounts memorable fan interactions, and opens up about his creative process, the challenges of pursuing a music career, and the wisdom he’s gained along the way.
Citadel/Exul Australian Tour Dates:
Tickets are on sale now & VIP Experience Packages are available www.neobliviscaris.com.au
Matt Wong is the host of Discernable, Australia's leading social and political media outlet, without comparison. It's an absolute privilege to have Matt join the show for a discussion exploring topics such as authoritarianism, cultural narratives, and the role of artists in dissent. We also discuss the state of the church and the future of Western systems, asking whether capitalism, democracy, and liberty can endure in an era of division and control. Matt is one of the most insightful and articulate social and political commentators online, so be prepared for a far-reaching and thought-provoking discussion.
Check out Matt's show: https://discernable.io/
Throughout this episode, Eric discusses the band's Australian tour, whether he plans to write an autobiography, his thoughts on the band's foundational 1980s albums, and the group's 1990s albums that helped reinvigorate the band. He shares his thoughts on Dave Loamabardo and Steve DiGiorgio, the time he and Chuck did quit the band, and much more. Special mention for listeners who are invested in the show's Chronicles of Filth, as Eric talks about working with John (Gian) Pyras in DragonLord.
Testament's June 2025 Australian tour dates:
Sam from Fallujah joins the show ahead of the new album from Fallujah, Xenotaph, out June 13, 2025. In this far-reaching conversation, he discusses AI, heavy metal fandom, the band's move to Nashville and much more.
More about Xentaoph: https://www.nuclearblast.com/pages/fallujah
The opportunity to chat with Jeff from Onslaught is twofold. The group have a new album in market from may 25, 2025, titled Origins Of Aggression, which is steeped in tradition as it is full of rerecordings of the band's seminal material from 1985 to 1989 and also covers songs of legendary tracks from Dead Kennedys, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Discharge and many more. Throughout the conversation, Jeff discusses adventures aboard the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, the bizarre tour featuring former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin, the impact of the band's legacy and much more.
ONSLAUGHT Australian Tour:
14.11.2025 AU Perth - Rosemount Hotel
15.11.2025 AU Adelaide - Lion Arts Factory
19.11.2025 AU Canberra - The Baso
20.11.2025 AU Sydney - The Underground
21.11.2025 AU Brisbane - Soapbox Brewery
22.11.2025 AU Melbourne - Corner Hotel
Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live
Order the album ORIGINS OF AGGRESSION: https://onslaught.rpm.link/originsPR
In this episode, Jeff Wagner, Metal Maniacs editor from 1997–2001, explores shaping the magazine’s identity during metal’s subgenre diversification, maintaining underground authenticity, and tackling editorial hurdles like band selection and industry dynamics. He reflects on stories told, collaborating with writers like S. Craig Zahler, and notable moments, including studio sessions with Cradle of Filth, touring with Bruce Dickinson, and working with Mike Greenblatt and Blabbermouth’s Borivoj Krgin. Jeff also shares the most surprising and disappointing figures he met, discusses the impact of a recent tragedy, his books, and more.
Check out Jeff's podcast: https://radicalresearch.org/author/admin_jeff/
Check out the feature with Metal maniacs editor-in-chief Mike Greenblatt: https://scarsandguitars.podbean.com/e/mike-greenblatt-metal-maniacs-magazine/
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
