Andrew Mckaysmith Presents: Scars And Guitars

Paco de Lucia (Career retrospective). Originally aired on 4ZZZ Zed Digital on 8th August 2017, this special broadcast looks at the flamenco master's expansive career. (NOTE: This podcast is licensed to play music under agreement with the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited via the "Podcasts (Minimal Music): A < 110,000 Downloads p.a." licence. Invoice No: Invoice No: OL-1872)

Paul Allender (The Unnamed Horrors, ex- Cradle of Filth). The long-tenured Cradle of Filth guitarist has a new project and a newfound creative drive. I reached out to Paul to discuss what he'd been up to in recent years.

Michael Schenker. Immortal is the new album from Michael Schenker Group. As one of the most influential guitarists ever is there anything else that Michale can add to his legacy? There sure is. Immortal is a superb collection, and Michale is available to talk about the album and plenty of other topics.

Bill Hudson (NorthTale, Circle II Circle, Jon Oliva’s Pain, I Am Morbid, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Udo Dirkschneider). ESP Guitars USA has posted on their Official Youtube Channel, a demonstration video, where Bill plays an instrumental arrangement of “Welcome To Paradise” by NorthTale. I asked Bill if he'd like to have a chat so here it is!

Mark Jansen (Epica). Omega is the name of Epica's new album which is due for release on February 2021. We also cover a heap of topics alongside the talking about the album.

Crystal Ignite. The Melbourne singer sweeps through the decades, building stadium-sized rock laced with pulsating electronica and deep, heavy grooves, such as on her new single, "Heed (A Call For Unity)". Crystal is a survivor of childhood abuse, so she discusses the topic throughout the episode as well.

Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus). The Godfathers of Finnish heavy metal, fronted by filmmaker and guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi, declares the band is done. Kaput. In this far-reaching conversation, Kimmo talks about the end of Sarcofagus and his future plans.

Simone Simons (Epica). Omega is the name of Epica's new album which is due for release on February 26th. Simone talks about recording challenges throughout COVID, not being able to tour and other interesting topics!

Kym Redmond (Band of Missfits). "Crickets" is the recently launched single by Kym and the lads in Perth based Band of Missfits. Kym's shares her thoughts on the single and plenty of other worthy subjects.

Matthew Vereker (Maver). Perth based electro artist Maver has just dropped the killer tune "Coppola". he's on hand to discuss the single and a bunch other other topics.

Dave Williams (Indigo). Perth based outfit Indigo has just launched a new single, "Everybody Knows". We discuss the single and a heap of worthy topics as well.

Nick Barker (Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, Old Man's Child, Brujeria). Nick Barker is one of the greatest extreme metal drummers, his career spans 30 years and many colossal albums. He was in Cradle of Filth for the flawed magnum opus, Cruelty and the Beast, which is the reason I was keen to chat to him. Nick shares his thoughts and doesn't hold back, so it was great to hear him offer so much insight. A companion episode to the conversation with Cruelty guitarist Stuart Anstis.

Chris David (Majestica). Swedish Power Metal heroes Majestica have just released their Metal Christmas album A Christmas Carol via Nuclear Blast. Chris is the bands bassist and a fab interview subject. We could have spoken for a lot longer but Chris had to go tp another interview, still, its well worth tuning in!

James Norbert Ivanyi. James full-length instrumental album is out now, called Omen Faustum​, it's a killer guitar jazz-shred masterpiece that I recently compared to the legendary work from Steve Khan! I enjoyed this chat, I believe James is one if the most important Australian guitarists around. He's taking guitar instrumental music into new and interesting places.

Plini. Sydney based guitar and instrumental artist Plini released his new studio album, Impulse Voices, on November 27 2020. He's one of my favourite instrumental guitarists ever, and we cover a lot of ground during the conversation!

Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed). Hatebreed Drop their new album Weight Of The False Self on Friday 27th November and Wayne Lozinak is on hand to discuss!

Max Cavalera (Killer be Killed, Soulfly, Nailbomb, ex-Sepultura). The sophomore release from KIller Be Killed is out now via Nuclear Blast. max is on hand to discuss and we dive into a heap of worthy topics, particularly his role in popularising extreme metal back in the 80s.

Mike Campbell (Tom Petty, The Dirty Knobs, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks). Mike and the band The Dirty Knobs have recorded a new album due for release in late November 2020, called Wreckless Abandon. Mike discusses the album and his extraordinary career.

Ross the Boss (Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators). Death Dealer, lead by Ross Friedman AKA Ross the Boss have returned for another heavy metal attack with their 3rd record Conquered Lands, due for release worldwide November 13, 2020. Ross is an exceptional interview subject, tune in to hear some great conversation covering Death Dealer, Manowar, The Dictators, RTB Band and a heap more!

Steven Wilson. The new album, due for release in January 2021, from Steven is called The Future Bites, and according to the PR blurb, it is an exploration of how the human brain has evolved in the Internet era. This conversation covers the new album, its themes, and Steven shares his thoughts on working with Opeth.