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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 InterviewsBringing The Brutality With DACE CHAVARRI From ILL NINO
Interview by Kris Peters The global musical landscape shifted forever in 2001, with the release of Ill Nino's debut album, Revolution Revolución. It introduced…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFunctioning In A State Of Dysfunction With MATTI HARROD From BEANFLIPPER
Interview by Kris Peters After playing what the band describes themselves as the worst gig they have ever done in late 1998, popular Melbourne outfit…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Unmistakable Roar Of Rock With JOSH TODD From BUCKCHERRY
Interview by Kris Peters Today we're going to do something a little bit different. Instead of just talking normally about an album, as people normally do…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFine Dining Done Right With METAL MASTICATION And STEVE UNGER
Interview by Kris Peters Two of the most essential things in life would have to be heavy metal and food. Hands down. No argument. But what is actually better…
HEAVY Music InterviewsNavigating Grief And Galaxies: THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA’s Cinematic Journey With 'Give Us The Moon'
Interview by Angela Croudace Swedish rock collective The Night Flight Orchestra have always fused nostalgia and ambition, but their latest release, Give Us the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThunder From The Witch's Cauldron: BURNING WITCHES Bassist Talks Magic, Metal And Aussie Tour Debut
Interview by Angela Croudace For Burning Witches bassist Jay Grob, the path to heavy metal thunder began with a red guitar—and a little persuasion. “Romana…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSLEEP THEORY: Rising Rock Powerhouse Redefines Modern Sound
Interview by Angela Craudace Sleep Theory is shaking up the rock world with a bold blend of anthemic choruses, polished production, and emotionally charged…
HEAVY Music InterviewsTHE SPILL CANVAS Celebrate 20 Years Of One Fell Swoop With First-Ever Australian Tour
Interview by Angela Croudace Nick Thomas, frontman of The Spill Canvas, is bringing something special to Australian fans this year — a long-awaited celebration…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFeeding The Hunger With JONNY HAWKINS From NOTHING MORE
Interview by Kris Peters Nothing More are a band on the rise. And rapidly. Since the release of their seventh studio album, Carnal, last year, Nothing More…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRipening With Age According To DARREN CROWE From FAKE NEWS
Interview by Kris Peters Queensland punk upstarts Fake News are having a stellar 2025. Starting the year with a national opening slot for Pennywise and…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBattling The Blues With JOHN CORABI From THE DEAD DAISIES
Interview by Kris Peters The Dead Daisies have always had an underlying stream of blues coursing through their music. It is an age-old style of music that has…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReflecting On Music And Life With ELLA and JESSE HOOPER From KILLING HEIDI
It was the turn of the century, and everything was meant to be crumbling. The Y2K bug had been and gone, but people were still unsure of their future - or the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsOpening A Can Of Worms With HENRIK HOCKERT From VIAGRA BOYS
Interview by Kris Peters Formed in Stockholm in 2015, Viagra Boys - as their name suggests - are a band here to have fun. And have fun they have, with debut…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRespecting The Musical Legacy Of JOHN SYKES With MARK ALEXANDER-ERBER From GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS
Interview by Kris Peters The world lost a true legend earlier this year, when vocalist/guitarist John Sykes - Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers Of Pan Tang - lost…
HEAVY Music InterviewsDrums, Discipline, And Death Metal: Ingested’s LYN JEFFS Talks Aussie Tours And Going Back To Their Roots
Words by Angela Croudace UK death metal giants Ingested are returning to Australian shores, and drummer Lyn Jeffs gave HEAVY the inside scoop on what fans can…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Odd World Of OCEAN GROVE With DALE TANNER
Interview by Kris Peters Since bursting onto the sonic landscape in 2010, Melbourne metal machine Ocean Grove have pushed every conceivable musical boundary…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMusic As Therapy With JIMMY KYLE From CHASING GHOSTS
Interview by Kris Peters Chasing Ghosts have traversed a multitude of styles and genres over the course of their career, ranging from solo material to punk…
HEAVY Music InterviewsConverting Children To Metal With Alex And James From METAL MOUSE
For too long now, parents have had trouble convincing their children that rock and metal are the way to go, not pop and the likes. It is a never ending battle…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Night Of Local Brutality With KAT WARTOOTH At MELBOURNE METAL MATE'S One-Year Anniversary Gig
Interview by Jack Harlen Melbourne Metal Mates, an online community for metalheads to go to shows together as gig buddies, comes together for its one-year…
HEAVY Music InterviewsDeath. War. Fire With BENNO And RYAN From AWAKEN THE HATE
Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane groove metal outfit Awaken The Hate are a band in transition. Transition within themselves, their membership, their direction…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Lighter Side Of Death With JOEL From THE MURDERING
Interview by Kris Peters The Murdering roared back to life in June last year, releasing the track Finality and breaking an eight-year drought that saw the band…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSILVERSTEIN At 25: SHANE TOLD Reflects On Passion, Longevity, And Global Impact
Interview by Angela Croudace Shane Told, the unmistakable voice behind Canadian post-hardcore giants Silverstein, is still riding high as the band marks a…
HEAVY Music InterviewsHitting Where It Hurts With JACOB BINZER From D-A-D
Interview by Kris Peters Forty years is a long time, no matter what it refers to, but when it relates to a band that is still going strong after four decades…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReaching Out For Belonging With CHELSEA WOLFE
Interview by Kris Peters The incomparable CHELSEA WOLFE has announced her return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2025. Three years after her sold-out tour…
HEAVY Music InterviewsROSS THE BOSS Gears Up to Melt Faces on Australian Tour
Interview by Angela Croudace Heavy metal legend Ross The Boss is set to electrify Australia next week, and he couldn't be more excited. Reflecting on his…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFresh Beginnings With DAMIAN KULASH From OK GO
Interview by Kris Peters Since their inception, OK Go has been something more than a band and something different from an art project. With a career that…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA New Chapter Begins With DAN And WAYNE From SOUND AFFLICTION
Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane rock outfit Sound Affliction are the latest signing to Australia’s fastest growing rock label XMusic, and they have made an…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCrisis Averted With WEDNESDAY 13
Interview by Kris Peters Wednesday 13 is arguably one of the hardest-working musicians out there. From his solo project to celebration tours featuring…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRIVERS OF NIHIL: ADAM BIGGS On Fresh Starts, Fear, And Finding Their Sound
Interview by Angela Croudace Rivers of Nihil’s self-titled album marks more than just another release in their discography—it signals a rebirth. Bassist and…
HEAVY Music InterviewsUntil Death Do Us Laugh With MATT BATY From PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS
Interview by Kris Peters In case their band name wasn't enough of a hint for you, listening to their music will ram the point home that Newcastle, UK outfit…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBowstrings & Breakthroughs – NE OBLIVISCARIS’ TIM CHARLES on 'Citadel', Classical Roots, And Pioneering Metal With Violin
Interview by Angela Croudace Ne Obliviscaris’ clean vocalist and violinist Tim Charles sat down with HEAVY to reflect on the band’s journey, the legacy of…
HEAVY Music InterviewsAI Doomsday & Dreambound Deals: GHOSTSEEKER’s Rise From Lockdown To Launchpad
Interview by Angela Croudace Ghostseeker may have emerged from the chaos of Melbourne's COVID lockdowns, but their momentum is anything but confined. With…
HEAVY Music InterviewsSonic Elevation With SAMANTHA FISH
Interview by Kris Peters Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist Samantha Fish is rightfully recognized as one of the premiere guitarists of her generation. With a…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMAKE THEM SUFFER’s ALEX READE On APRA Nomination, Breaking Boundaries, And A True Blue Aussie Tour
Interview by Angela Croudace Australian metalcore powerhouse Make Them Suffer are riding high in 2025 with a prestigious APRA Music Award nomination—an…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReady For Action Down Under With HELENA KOTINA From NERVOSA
Interview by Kris Peters Brazilian thrash metal outfit Nervosa have been trailblazers for heavy metal for 15 years, playing at most of the major festivals and…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Side Effects Of Sin With ELIAS & JAMES From ANOXIA
Interview by Kris Peters Sydney based death metal outfit Anoxia are one of the rare breed of bands who are prepared to live and die by the sword they carry. By…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRaw Aggression With STEFAN FEDELE From VERMANTICS
Interview by Kris Peters Rising Australian rock outfit Vermantics are a band with a purpose. But although they might still be finding out the intricate details…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReward For Effort With LIAM GUINANE From WINDWAKER
Interview by Kris Peters The 2025 APRA MUSIC AWARDS are almost upon us, and after the overwhelming success of last year's debut category Most Performed Hard…
HEAVY Music InterviewsNo Strings Attached With ADAM THOMPSON From CHOCOLATE STARFISH
Interview by Kris Peters For more than three decades, the name Chocolate Starfish has been synonymous with Australian rock music, with singer Adam Thompson one…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Plot Thickens With JAYME & DECLAN From BROOKLYN COMIC
Interview by Jack Harlen Sydney rock outfit Brooklyn Comic have built a steady name for themselves based on honest songwriting and powerful live performances…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBreaching The Barricades With KEV From LOST SOULS
Interview by Kris Peters Marketing plays a massive part in the world today, with the music industry no exception. A band can have all the chops in existence…
HEAVY Music InterviewsChanging Viewpoints With STEVEN WILSON
Interview by Kris Peters Acclaimed musical innovator and six-time Grammy nominee, Steven Wilson, will bring his highly anticipated The Overview Tour to…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Musical Awakening With NIILO SEVANEN From INSOMNIUM
Interview by Kris Peters It's been almost ten years since Finnish melodic death masters Insomnium last graced Australian shores, but that means nothing now…
HEAVY Music InterviewsEvery Rose Has Its Thorn With NAMELESS From GHOST BATH
Interview by Kris Peters Depressive black metal outfit GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, set to be…
HEAVY Music InterviewsPaying Tribute To RANDY RHOADS Down Under With KELLY GARNI From QUIET RIOT
Interview by Kris Peters He may have been taken from us far too soon, but the legacy and memory of guitar great Randy Rhoads will live forever. Rhoads' name is…
HEAVY Music InterviewsInfinity And Beyond With LACHLAN NEATE & ANTHONY WILLIS From VALHALORE
Interview by Kris Peters In just ten short years Melbourne musical powerhouse Valhalore have entrenched themselves as a vital cog in the growing Australian…
HEAVY Music InterviewsA Tour Built For A King With LANDON TEWERS From THE PLOT IN YOU
Interview by Kris Peters A band relentlessly poised on the cutting edge of heavy music, THE PLOT IN YOU have cultivated ongoing critical acclaim and fan…
HEAVY Music InterviewsAnd The Award Goes To... With MARCUS BRIDGE From NORTHLANE
Interview by Kris Peters It's that time of the year again where Australia's finest musical talents assemble to reward their achievements over the last 12…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Eternal Battle Of Man Verses Camel With JASON WHALLEY From FRENZAL RHOMB
Interview by Kris Peters At the turn of the last century - around the same time the world was supposed to succumb to the flash in the pan that was the Y2K bug…
HEAVY Music InterviewsBENEDICTION’s Unstoppable Legacy: A Conversation With DAZ BROOKES
Interview by Angela Croudace For fans of death metal, Benediction needs no introduction. With a history that spans decades, the band has continually pushed…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Voice Of Defiance With ENVY MARSHALL
Interview by Kris Peters In an age where people and their personalities are becoming increasingly sanitized it is refreshing to come across an artist still…
HEAVY Music InterviewsMaintaining Your Focus With MATT WICKS From GRINDING EYES
Interview by Kris Peters Grinding Eyes craft a uniquely dark sonic landscape, fusing psychedelic shoegaze, drone rock, and ambient garage punk. The Sydney band…
HEAVY Music InterviewsReaching The Summit With SCOTT KENNEDY From BLEED FROM WITHIN
Interview by Kris Peters Two decades into any career and you would be forgiven for starting to grow stale or formulaic. Be it an office job, labouring, or even…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCelebrating Emotion Is Dead: BRETT DETAR From THE JULIANA THEORY Reflects On The Impact And Future Of The Band
Interview by Angela Croudace As The Juliana Theory prepares to celebrate the anniversary of their seminal album Emotion is Dead with a special Australian tour…
HEAVY Music InterviewsRevisiting The Curse With DAN JACOBS From ATREYU
Interview by Kris Peters Bands of renown all boast a number of great albums to their name. But within that body of work, there is always that one album. That…
HEAVY Music InterviewsTwisted Compliments With CHRIS CARPENTER From CRASH & THE CRAPENTERS
Interview by Kris Peters Sydney punk/rock outfit Crash & The Crapenters have become well known since their 2016 debut for their signature immature but…
HEAVY Music InterviewsAn Introspective Look At Life & Music With ELI GREEN From LIFE PILOT
Interview by Kris Peters It's been a long six years between drinks for Adelaide chaotic hardcore outfit Life Pilot, with their last new music coming in the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsCOLLIN WALSH From Grayscale Talks Australian Debut, Music Evolution, And The Band's Journey
Interview by Angela Croudace Collin Walsh from Grayscale sat down to chat about the band’s long-awaited Australian debut, musical evolution, and…
HEAVY Music InterviewsFrom Skanking To DIY: BUSTER BLOODVESSEL Reflects On BAD MANNERS' Legendary Legacy And Upcoming Aussie Tour
Interview by Angela Croudace Buster Bloodvessel, the iconic frontman of the legendary ska band Bad Manners, is about to bring the party to Australia with the…
HEAVY Music InterviewsThe Revolution Has Begun With GLENN PATRICK From SHOTGUN MISTRESS
Interview by Kris Peters Melbourne rock outfit Shotgun Mistress have been riding the wave of their most recent album, Kings Of The Revolution ever since it was…