Andrew Mckaysmith Presents: Scars And Guitars

Jake E. (Cyhra). Jake used to be the singer in Amaranthe, since then he's formed Cyhra with Jesper Strömblad from In Flames. The band have a new album to promote in 2019 called, No Halos In Hell. This is one of those far reaching conversations, enjoy!!!

Adam Gontier (Saint Asonia/ ex- Three Days Grace). The new album is called Flawed Design which was released in October 2019. Adam shares his thoughts on the album and discusses how he manages addiction issues.

Aaron Weaver (Wolves in the Throne Room). Ahead of the Nov/ Dec 2019 Australian tour, Aaron joins Andrew for a brief chat about the tour and all things WITTR!

Joshua Ratcliff (Chaos Over Cosmos). Josh joins Andrew to discuss the self titled EP and how a band with members across different continents create music. Expect plenty of banter about a heap of other interesting subjects as well!

Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). Hansi and Andrew discuss the orchestral themed new album for 2019 from Blind Guardian, Legacy of the Dark Lands

Michael Gira (Swans). Ahead of the release of the new album for 2019 from Swans, Leaving Meaning, Andrew and Michael catch up and discuss the album and all things Swans.

Karl Sanders (Nile). Ahead of the release of Nile's new studio album for 2019, Vile Vitriolic Rites; Karl shares his thoughts and dives into events surrounding other episodes of his career.

Marcus Jidell (Avatarium). One of the greatest guitar innovators of the modern era, Marcus and Avatarium return with a new album called The Fire I Long For, due for release in November 2019. Hear what Marcus has to say about the album and also his superb guitar playing.

Dennis Lyxzén (Refused). With a new album for 2019, War Music, due for release via Spinefarm on October 18, Dennis shares his thought in the album and the recent state of politics.

Phil Campbell (ex- Motörhead). Old Lions Still Roar is the name of Phil's first ever solo album, due for release in October 2019, except a guest heavy excursion onto some powerful and gritty rock and roll, and Phil is on hand to tell us all about it!

Ross the Boss (ex-Manowar). Ahead of the November 2019 Australian tour, Ross and Andrew chat about the shows and Ross's overlooked contribution to Manowar.

Michael Schenker. One of the greatest guitar innovators of all time, Michael joins Andrew ahead of the elease of his new album for 2019, Revelation.

Henrik Thrane (Black Income). The band have released one of the best rock albums in over 20 years, Andrew and Henrik talk all about it and a heap of other subjects.

Eduardo O Gil (Sifting). Ahead of the release of the band's extraordinary new album for 2019, The Infinite Loop, Eduardo and Andrew talk all about what is happening in the Sifting camp!

Rufus 'Tiger' Taylor (The Darkness). Tiger and Andrew chat ahead of the release of new album for 2019, Easter Is Cancelled, and the March 2020 Australian tour!

Danko Jones. Ahead of the three shows Danko and his band are playing in September 2019 in Australia, he and Andrew talk about the shows and how a band can navigate the pitfalls of social media.

Leon Todd (Ragdoll). Talking about the new single "Rust", and a heap of other great content such as a shared love of Kings X and how to navigate the music industry, Andrew and Leon provide some great banter for you to listen to for almost 2 hours!

James Ward-Armstrong (Tempest Rising). Alter-Ego is the name of Perth band Tempest Rising's 2019 album and James is on-hand to tell us all about it!

Lindsay Dick (Carthasy). Lindsay is the drummer in Perth based Carthasy and he shares his thoughts on the bands new album for 2019, the excellent Revolve.

Chris Hoskin (Jack Runaway). Drinking Alone is the name of the band's new EP and Chris shares his thoughts on the release and a heap of other worthy subject matter.