Andrew Mckaysmith Presents: Scars And Guitars

Dino Cazares (Fear Factory, Asesino, Brujería, Divine Heresy). Aggression Continuum is the name of the new album from Fear Factory, it will be out June 17 2021. The album is a rolled gold opportunity to chat to Dino about all things Fear Factory. Dino is an open book and alongside my conversations with Nick Barker and Stuart Anstis from Cradle of Filth, you won't hear more insight offered into the inner machinations of a globally recognised band than what Dino provides on this episode. One not to be missed!

Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead And Die). The debut self-titled album from Go Ahead And Die will be released on June 11 2021. Igor is on hand to discuss and dive into a heap of other subjects such as his father, Max, and what motivates him to create music!

Benjamin 'Atlas' Andreassen & Jacob Druedahl Bruun (Steelbourne). The debut from Danish outfit Steelbourne is called A Tale As Old As Time. The lads discuss the album, touring plans, the state of heavy metal in 2021 and much, much more!

Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N’ Roses). Gilby has a brand new album for 2021 which is called The Gospel Truth. The album features legendary Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx, as well as drumming from John Mellencamp and Chickenfoot stickman Kenny Aronoff, as well as Stephen Perkins from Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyro & Infectious Grooves. Other topics covered include Gilby's cameo with Michael Jackson, Gibson guitars and of course, Guns N’ Roses!

Raymond McGinley (Teenage Fanclub). The new album from Teenage Fanclub is called Endless Arcade, it is, for those people who aren’t familiar, a sunny sounding affair that subtly diverts attention away from the dark subject matter that is the band’s trademark. Ray is on hand to discuss the album and a heap of other topics!

Tim Pope (The Amenta). Revelator is the name of Sydney based The Amenta's new album. It's a killer modern extreme metal album that embodies everything an extreme metal fan could ask for in a release. Dave and I cover the album, touring, and our recollections of metal fandom in the early 90s.

Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence). Rising rock/ metalcore troupe Holding Absence have just released the superb, The Greatest Mistake Of My Life. The conversation with Lucas covers a heap of ground, including the new album and what it was like to perform in a covers band. This is definitely one to tune into if you've wanted deeper insight into Lostprophets.

Dave Lupton (Flaming Wrekage). Cathedral Of Bones is the name of the new album from Sydney's Flaming Wrekage. If you like your thrash metal served with a hefty dose of brutality, these guys hit it out of the stadium. Dave is in hand to tell us about the album and we discuss a heap of other topics.

Ryan Miller (Black Rheno/ Cult Etiquette PR). Black Rheno have a new single with accompanying video, called "Battle Ready". The lads will be on tour through May and June playing east coast Australia. Ryan is on hand to discuss the band and whats been happening with Cult Etiquette PR.

NEW MUSIC SHOW APRIL 2021. I have mentioned the volume of new music I am sent each week on the podcast, so here is a snapshot. You'll hear a diverse lineup, from punk to extreme metal, commercial FM rock and even a golden oldie. Listen out for new music from The Antokaroshi, ANTRISCH, Ashenmoon, Beartooth, Bloody Hell, Bones Of The Earth, Cannibal Corpse, Cell Block 5, Cicadastone, Cousin Betty, Desperation Blvd, Evanescence, Friday Breath, Ghosts of Sunset, Human Failure, Immortal Guardian, Infamous Stiffs, Islander, Joe Strummer, Lost Relics, Mad Symphony, Magg Dylan, Monarch, Myles Kennedy, Noctiferia, Burning Witches, and Cellar Darling. All music broadcast under APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence Agreement (Invoice # OL- 1872).

James Lascelles (Wheel). Resident Human is the name of the new album for 2021 from Wheel, and James is on hand to discuss the album and a heap of other topics.

Jono Colliver (Dr. Colossus). Melbourne’s greatest Springfieldian doom band Dr. Colossus return with the release of their second full-length album entitled I’m A Stupid Moron With An Ugly Face And A Big Butt And My Butt Smells And I Like To Kiss My Own Butt to be released in full on May 26th 2021. Jono is on hand to talk all things Dr. Colossus and much more!

Lars Nedland (Borknagar/ Solefald/ White Void). Norwegian Eclectic hard rockers White Void are set to release their debut album for Nuclear Blast Anti on Friday 12th March 2021. Vocalist Lars Nedland (also a long time member of Borknagar and Solefald) was on hand to have a chat, we ran out of time to talk about his stellar career so hopefully, we get a chance to chat again!

L.G. Petrov (Entombed). I interviewed LG prior to launching the podcast. We spoke in early 2017. The catalyst is Entombed AD's 2017 Australian tour. The great man has lost his battle with cancer so this is for the fans. I hope LG is cool with me releasing this posthumously. I recorded from a desk phone onto an iPad so the quality of the audio is *potato*. A quality conversation nonetheless. RIP LG Petrov.

Danni Lyse Jelsgaard (Vansind). MXIII is the new EP from Vansind and will be released digitally on March 26, 2021. Danni is on hand to tell us all about it. He's also a fan of the podcast, it was great to get his feedback on the show and a heap of other subjects.

Aaron Pauley (Of Mice & Men). On the eve of the launch of the group's new EP, Timeless, Aaron joins Andrew to discuss the release for Sharptone Records and a heap of other topics.

David Gale (Karoshi). The new originals outfit from The Porkers guitarist David Gale is called Karoshi. Featuring heavy dance beats and chunky guitars, David joins Andrew to discuss the project and heap of other topics!

Greg Moffitt (AKA Damien Gregori ex- Cradle of Filth). Working under the pseudonym Damien Gregori, Greg was the keyboard player in Cradle of Filth appearing on the EP V Empire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein and the album Dusk and Her Embrace. We discuss his tenure in Cradle of Filth and topics relating to his outstanding podcast, Legalise Freedom ( https://legalise-freedom.com ). An epic conversation!

Ricky Warwick (The Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty). Ricky's new solo album When Life Was Hard & Fast is out now. We cover a heap of banter on this episode covering many facets of his sterling career.

Robyn Ferguson. South African guitar virtuoso talks about her new EP Triptych, due for release on February 26 2021. Plenty of other topics covered with Robyn, always a great interview subject so enjoy!