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HEAVY Music Interviews
All the latest music interviews from the team at HEAVY Magazine.
HEAVY interviews the worlds leading rock, punk, metal and beyond musicians in the heavy universe of music.
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Episodes
HEAVY Music InterviewsHEAVY Talks To RELIQA Backstage At GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2024
While safety first is becoming an increasingly mundane and almost conformist part of the global music scene, there are bands out there who refuse to yield…
HEAVY Music InterviewsHEAVY talks to KERRY KING Backstage at GOOD THINGS 2024
When thrash legends Slayer called it a day last year, it left a gaping hole in guitarist Kerry King's musical psyche that was impossible to fill. After…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBackstage At GOOD THINGS 2024 With THE LIVING END
The Living End are one of the few bands ever to successfully negotiate the chasm between punk rock sensibilities and mainstream success without losing their…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFrom SOUNDGARDEN to Shallow: ZAAC THOMPSON of NONBERK on Nature, Music, and The Band's Evolution
Interview by Angela Croudace Brisbane-based alternative rock trio Nonberk have made waves in the local scene since their formation in 2019. Led by frontman…
HEAVY Music InterviewsNew Skeletal Faces Push Boundaries with Until the Night: Punk, Metal, and Gothic Fusion Redefined
New Skeletal Faces, the genre-defying band led by Errol Fritz (vocals/guitar) and Don Void (drums), has once again pushed musical boundaries with their latest…
HEAVY Music InterviewsGreat Things With MATT BRANDYBERRY Of FROM ASHES TO NEW
From Ashes To New have had a stellar 2024, with the release of Blackout Deluxe capitalising on the success of the original album and opening up the band to a…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFrom BATUSHKA To PATRIARKH: An Exclusive Interview With BARTEK KRYSIUK And MONK BORUTA
As the renowned band Batushka prepare for their final performance under this name in Melbourne, HEAVY had the chance to sit down with Monk Boruta and Bartek…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRewriting History With ALEX ROSAMILIA From THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
New Jersey rock outfit The Gaslight Anthem are experiencing somewhat of a new lease on life. Grabbing the attention of a global audience with their 2007 debut…
HEAVY Music InterviewsNo Fear of Falling: AS DECEMBER FALLS Embark On Next Chapter
As they say, there's no rest for the wicked, which is precisely why As December Falls are in the thick of things heading into the tail end of 2024, their tenth…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSonic Submission With CASEY & IAN From ANGELMAKER
Summoning the most brutal elements of Floridian death metal and combining it with the coldest permafrost of Scandinavian black metal, emerging Canadian…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCasualties Of Circumstance With RAYMOND ESTES From ...AND WE ALL DIE
At the end of the day, music and the creative arts is all about expression and having fun. In the modern age of entertainment that sense of enjoyment has…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Brash, Bold Second Coming With EMMY MACK From REDHOOK
Sydney rock outfit RedHook have been making a nuisance of themselves all over the world in recent years, playing with The Smashing Pumpkins and Janes Addiction…
HEAVY Music InterviewsTaming Evil Through Music With TOMMY HENRIKSEN & ANNA CARA From CROSSBONE SKULLY
While Crossbone Skully may be a new band to some, they are definitely not a fresh band when it comes to pedigree. Frontman Tommy Henriksen is an integral part…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMusical Soundscapes With EINAR SELVIK From WARDRUNA
Wardruna is a Norwegian music constellation dedicated to weaving together the ancient sounds and traditions of the North into a modern soundscape using a broad…
HEAVY Music InterviewsShifting Gears With RONNIE SIMMONS From RONNIE SIMMONS & THE REDBACK SPIDERS
Guitarist Ronnie Simmons has spread his talents far and wide over the span of his playing career, travelling as far away as LA to play with Faster Pussycat and…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSoaring Down Under: An Interview with TIM BRENNAN of DROPKICK MURPHYS
Interview by Angela Croudace As the iconic Dropkick Murphys gear up for their long-awaited tour in Australia, HEAVY had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRespectfully Yours With JOE TALBOT From IDLES
British hard-rocking outfit Idles are the real deal. Not only do they staunchly oppose those who fall into their crosshairs, but they are also vocal and proud…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRekindling The Fire With EDDIE CASILLAS From VOODOO GLOW SKULLS
Californian ska/punk outfit Voodoo Glow Skulls have been an integral part of the ska/punk scene since their inception in 1988. Born into a musical landscape…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMetal, Music & Dinosaurs With Chalky From NUCLEARSAURUS REX
Well known Brisbane musician Jordan 'Chalky' Hill is best known for his electrifying and dominant role behind the drum kit, but of late he has been expanding…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBeer Frames And Music With JARET REDDICK from BOWLING FOR SOUP
Interview by Angela Croudace Jaret Reddick, the charismatic frontman of Bowling for Soup, shared his excitement about returning to Australia after 15 years…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Sense Of Belonging With BEN SIMPSON From CHAVEZ CARTEL
After spending their first couple of years refining their sound and learning their craft better, Gold Coast rock outfit Chavez Cartel are finally starting to…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Sonic Continuation With MARK PALFREYMAN From ALARUM
ALARUM have nothing to prove in sheer technical prowess on their instruments, or superlative proficiency in progressive metal songwriting. They've demonstrated…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBurning Embers With ORPHEUS OMEGA
The only thing better as a band than hitting the road after releasing an album is hitting the road with your mates, so it was a no-brainer really when Melodic…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSKINFLINT: Africa’s Heavy Metal Trailblazers
Interview by Angela Croudace The music world is often dominated by Western narratives, but Botswana’s Skinflint is challenging those narratives by carving out…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRising from the Shadows: ANNA BRUNNER of LEAGUE OF DISTORTION On Music, Empowerment And Breaking Barriers
Interview by Angela Croudace In the ever-evolving world of metal, League of Distortion is carving out its own niche, led by the dynamic Anna Brunner, also…
HEAVY Music InterviewsOff The Rails With JAN NICHOLAS BLOM From DERAIL
It is hard to believe that a band could have been around for over ten years and released two EPs, but are still to play their first live show. Especially in…
HEAVY Music InterviewsComing Full Circle With AZZA BOK From FRANKENBOK
When Melbourne metal outfit Frankenbok played their first note in anger back in 1997 the musical landscape was a much different beast. For starters, it wasn't…
HEAVY Music InterviewsPreparing For MONOLITH FESTIVAL With MISHA MANSOOR & SPENCER SOTELO From PERIPHERY
Misha Mansoor and Spencer Sotelo of Periphery spoke to HEAVY recently about their creative journey, the evolution of their music, and the unexpected fate that…
HEAVY Music InterviewsTaking Flight With JOHN GALLAGHER From RAVEN
Not many bands in the metal scene - or any other for that matter - can lay claims to being true flag bearers and essential ingredients in shaping the history…
HEAVY Music InterviewsChanneling our inner Nerdy, Adulting, Powerful selves thanks to The Dev!
For three decades Devin Townsend has become a part of the audio furniture in our homes and lives! In 2024 the incredibly prolific and brilliant great man that…
HEAVY Music InterviewsStoking The Fires With JORDAN VON GRAE From CARMERIA
Combining the haunting sounds of dark symphonic metal with the lovelorn energy of gothic rock, Blue Mountains music machine Carmeria have upped the anti…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFlicking The Switch With NICK McLERNON From MAKE THEM SUFFER
West Australian metal outfit Make Them Suffer found themselves at an important crossroads just a short couple of years ago. With the turmoil of COVID still…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCulture & Respect With YUJI From SXXRXXS
One of the best things about touring foreign countries is experiencing local bands, music and culture, and Japan is by far one of the best places in the world…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSonic Exploration With DAMON TATE From OF VIRTUE
Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop. No band knows this as much as…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMusic In Bloom With P-NUT From 311
As if this year wasn't already exciting enough for Nebraska rock outfit 311 with their upcoming appearance at Good Things Festival 2024 alongside Sum 41, Korn…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFresh Beginnings With CLINT BOGE From THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
It seems these days every second touring band is doing an anniversary run for an album from their back catalogue. Almost to the point where the whole concept…
HEAVY Music InterviewsUniting The Life Blood Of Rock With DAVE GLEESON & EZEKIEL OX
Australian music is on the rise - and deservedly so. While there are bands like RedHook, Ocean Grove, Void Of Vision and Alpha Wolf who are lighting up the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsOpen The Floodgates With BRANN DAILOR From MASTODON
While Good Things 2024 boasts a stellar line-up of hard rock and metal bands - including Korn, Kerry King, Northlane, Alpha Wolf and From Ashes To New - the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsShaping Your Own History With WENDY JAMES
Wendy James' musical career has mirrored the life of many of her fans. From the rebellious punk stage to the seasoned, reflective artist, James has endured a…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReturn To Sender With SPIKE From ME FIRST & THE GIMME GIMMES
If you don't know who Me First & The Gimmes are by now, then you either have little taste in music and/or a sense of adventure, or you don't listen to music at…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMusical Extremes With NATH & ANT From ANOTHER ROTTING CORPSE
You don't get more punk than completely bamboozling people without trying, and for this reason alone Melbourne duo Another Rotting Corpse (ARC) have won before…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSomething From Nothing With WILL PUTNEY From FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
Throughout their career, New Jersey heavy outfit Fit For An Autopsy have remained stoic to their music and beliefs, following their own trends and passions…
HEAVY Music InterviewsClosing The Chapter With NICK MUSGRAVE From SIENNA SKIES
Rising Australian metal outfit Sienna Skies continue to cement themselves as pioneers of Australia’s heavy and alt music scenes, thanks in part to the inking…
HEAVY Music InterviewsDRUID's Rise In Melbourne's Heavy Scene With DAEYUL BAGGINS
Interview by Angela Croudace Melbourne's burgeoning music scene is buzzing with the emergence of Druid, a band turning heads with their unique sound blending…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBack In The Saddle With MATT YOUNG From KING PARROT
After a relatively quiet year by their standards - which included shows earlier this year with Pantera - Australia's favourite slice of brutality, King Parrot…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Art Of Survival With DELLACOMA RIO From DELLACOMA
Raw, honest, explosive. DELLACOMA is a brash and hard hitting rock n roll project featuring the talents of passionate and energetic frontman Dellacoma Rio…
HEAVY Music InterviewsLaughter Is The Best Medicine With TISM
TISM return armed with a tantalising trifecta, with their first headline run since 2004 in October and November. The upcoming Death To Art Tour is bound to go…
HEAVY Music InterviewsConquering New Territories With PATRICK MAMELI From PESTILENCE
For the first time ever and finally, legendary extreme Dutch metal act PESTILENCE conquer Australian territory when they hit our shores for a run of shows next…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Calm Before The Storm With JOE HENLEY From DHARMA
If there were ever two words (well, three technically) that should not go together, they would be Buddhism and death metal. In fact, the words almost naturally…
HEAVY Music InterviewsEchoes of Emotion: TIM KASHER Discusses CURSIVE's 'Devourer' And Musical Evolution
Interview by Angela Croudace Tim Kasher, the visionary frontman of Omaha-based band Cursive, delved into the creative journey behind their tenth album…
HEAVY Music InterviewsEmbracing The Elements With EIVOR
Where you come from often has a profound impact on where you eventually go in life. While some people choose to focus on the negatives of any given situation…
HEAVY Music InterviewsExploring Life and Art With RYAN GOLDEMANN From MOTHER MOTHER
Interview by Angela Croudace Ryan Goldemann, lead singer and guitarist of Mother Mother, discussed the band’s latest album with HEAVY, Grief Chapter, which…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Tongue Is Mightier Than The Sword With JONAS HANSEN From FIXATION
Following the release of their debut album More Subtle Than Death last year, rising Norwegian metalcore outfit Fixation had two options. Revel in the adulation…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBridging Cultures Through Metal With PK From PROMPTS
Interview by Angela Croudace HEAVY sat down with PK, the passionate frontman of Japanese heavy metal band Prompts. His journey from Korea to Japan, fueled by a…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCreature Comforts With JOHN 5
The name John 5 is akin to God in the world of guitars. Over his career, John has played not only as part of bands, but also as a guest musician and gun for…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Cathartic Nature Of Music With JON TOOGOOD
Although having rock music hardwired to nearly every thread of his sonic DNA, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood is also compelled to expose himself through calmer…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRepent Your Sins With GEOFF O'LEARY From PISTONFIST
Brisbane hard rock outfit PistonFist are capping off a stellar 2024 with the release of the first single in a new album cycle, Repent. After a year that has…
HEAVY Music InterviewsLearning How To Let Go With MYLES KENNEDY
Myles Kennedy is fast becoming a living legend of the rock scene. If not alone for the fact he sings for two of the world's most recognisable bands in Alter…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSmelling The Coffee With SUMMER From KITSUNEVI
Heavy metal music is alive and well in Japan. For a country more recognised for being conservative and polite when it comes to social interactions, the amount…
HEAVY Music InterviewsEscaping The Abyss With NIKLAS MULLER From AD INFINITUM
Musical evolution is a beautiful thing when allowed to flourish, cast free of modern constraints and expectations to let the metaphorical wings rise and sweep…