Friday, December 24, 2021

E1179: Interview with Sean Connors of OUR DARKEST DAYS



Sean Connors of OUR DARKEST DAYS chats with Jon about having a man-cave, building skateboards, writing drum tracks; several tracks, and their latest record, Snakes And Ladders.

'These Fast Times (feat. Steven Rawles)'
https://youtu.be/6SBfo9aUhhM

Find out more about OUR DARKEST DAYS at:

https://www.facebook.com/ourdarkestdays

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

E1178: Interview with STAGEWAR



STAGEWAR chats with Jon about dangers of being in a metal band, playing shows, the Muppets; several tracks, and their latest record, Danger To Ourselves.

'R.U.N.'
https://youtu.be/kdX1Bibj8mE

'Cover Art Reveal'
https://youtu.be/gcXI2FKJkCk

Find out more about STAGEWAR at:

https://stagewar.com/

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

E1177: Interview with Kim Song Sternkopf of MØL



Kim Song Sternkopf of MØL chats with Jon about refining the sound, working with Tue Madsen, becoming a parent; several tracks, and their latest record, Diorama.

'Vestige'
https://youtu.be/x2vjkHI2CJQ

'Serf'
https://youtu.be/T2l2tvw2n7c

Find out more about MØL at:

https://www.facebook.com/moeldk

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

E1176: Interview with Øystein G. Brun of BORKNAGAR



Øystein G. Brun of BORKNAGAR chats with Jon about remastering the debut album, illegal copies of the debut album, adding bonus material, Devastation on the Nation tour; several tracks, and their latest record, Borknagar (re-release).

'Up North'
https://youtu.be/NAKWe0DkBsE

'Voices'
https://youtu.be/ksAcIrO1pHc

Find out more about BORKNAGAR at:

https://www.borknagar.com/

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Monday, December 20, 2021

E1175: Interview with Chris Radke & Sarah Wolf of AFTERTIME



Chris Radke & Sarah Wolf of AFTERTIME chats with Jon about Cinematic metal, working with a live choir, animating a music video, being human; several tracks, and their latest record, Infinite Legacy.

'Infinite Legacy'
https://youtu.be/lylaIEQVRoU

Find out more about AFTERTIME at:

https://www.aftertimeofficial.com/

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

E1174: Interview with Steffen Kummerer of OBSCURA



Steffen Kummerer of OBSCURA chats with Jon about Björn “Speed” Strid, Fredrik Nordstrom, ENGL Amps; several tracks, and their latest record, A Valediction.

'When Stars Collide ft Björn Strid'
https://youtu.be/YQdGX_zefvg

'A Valediction'
https://youtu.be/EMsTtZSBcXg

'Devoured Usurper'
https://youtu.be/oHwWlAIDLaM

Find out more about OBSCURA at:

https://realmofobscura.com/
http://steffenkummerer.com/

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

E1173: Interview with Mike Naish of APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE



Mike Naish of APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE chats with Jon about Ampeg amps, handling loss, vocal harmonies; several tracks, and their latest record, Until The Darkness Goes.

'When The Darkness Goes'
https://youtu.be/RXilZNbGhcU

'Apathy Of Isolation'
https://youtu.be/RXU1Sqsncuw

Find out more about APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE at:

http://apostleofsolitude.com/

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Friday, December 17, 2021

E1172: Interview with Yotam Avni of PREY FOR NOTHING



Yotam Avni of PREY FOR NOTHING chats with Jon about metal festival in Israel, Megadeth songs, Birthright Israel, Krav Maga; several tracks, and their latest record, Kivshan.

'Angels of Atheism'
https://youtu.be/vTvwSLBzNaY

Find out more about PREY FOR NOTHING at:

https://preyfornothingofficial.bandcamp.com/

Thursday, December 16, 2021

E1171: Interview with Bruno Romão of ALL AGAINST



Bruno Romão of ALL AGAINST chats with Jon about playing COVID shows, the EMG Het Set, writing in Portuguese; several tracks, and their latest record, I Am Alive.

'I Am Alive'
https://youtu.be/06iFcA6aTdQ

'Erratic Hands'
https://youtu.be/iT1vvokc57o

Find out more about ALL AGAINST at:

https://allagainst.bandcamp.com/

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

E1170: Interview with PERSEIDE



PERSEIDE chats with Jon about guitar tone, making music for everyone, nine lives; several tracks, and their latest record, The Only Thing.

'Siren In The Distance'
https://youtu.be/VAZ9iNEzc2c

'9th Life'
https://youtu.be/imAXYqgg7wU

Find out more about PERSEIDE at:

http://www.perseide-music.com/

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

E1169: Interview with Ike & Damien de la Torre of RAPTORS



Ike & Damien de la Torre of RAPTORS chats with Jon about a new lineup, locking in bass and drums, Punk In The Park; several tracks, and their latest record, Raptors.

'Lighthouse'
https://youtu.be/EKD-_LyQDOI

Find out more about RAPTORS at:

https://raptorsband.com/

Monday, December 13, 2021

E1168: Interview with Daryl Montgomery & Stewart Ferguson of ARCHIVES



Daryl Montgomery & Stewart Ferguson of ARCHIVES chats with Jon about live shows, Elliot Vernon of Alestorm doing orchestration, working with Monolithic Productions; several tracks, and their latest record, Hiraeth.

'Mindfield'
https://youtu.be/buyDVM4OOdo

'Eulogy'
https://youtu.be/GETLINK

Find out more about ARCHIVES at:

https://linktr.ee/Archivesuk

Sunday, December 12, 2021

E1167: Interview with Mikko Merilinna of KHROMA



Mikko Merilinna of KHROMA chats with Jon about the end of the world, the future from the year 1998, guitar amps; several tracks, and their latest record, Ex Nihilo.

'Tread Light'
https://youtu.be/4v7bILps7ek

'Slaves'
https://youtu.be/N6ZCQtmbGhk

'Kill The Friction'
https://youtu.be/Dl-nawr_vms

'Tidal'
https://youtu.be/jMc7KenuGNA

Find out more about KHROMA at:

https://www.facebook.com/khromaband/

Saturday, December 11, 2021

E1166: Interview with Dany Soucy of NOVA SPEI



Dany Soucy of NOVA SPEI chats with Jon about women’s rights, the wind in Montreal, French-Canadian words; several tracks, and their latest record, Sequentis.

'Qui Sème Le Vent'
https://youtu.be/F8o8o9QYv70

'Assez'
https://youtu.be/K1gm_Z0KCB0

Find out more about NOVA SPEI at:

https://www.novaspei.com/

Friday, December 10, 2021

E1165: Interview with Olivier of AMON SETHIS



Olivier of AMON SETHIS chats with Jon about writing prequels, evolution of guitar playing, Egyptian mythology; several tracks, and their latest record, Part 0: The Queen With Golden Hair.

'Mask Of Wrath'
https://youtu.be/pLuJbKo13Ag

'Osiris, God Of The Dead'
https://youtu.be/HgLlyvEZLGM

'Desert Storm'
https://youtu.be/yt3dh8R93zo

'The Blood Red Temple'
https://youtu.be/N7FfkBB81F8

Find out more about AMON SETHIS at:

https://amonsethis.bandcamp.com/

Thursday, December 9, 2021

E1164: Interview with Anton Kabanen of BEAST IN BLACK



Anton Kabanen of BEAST IN BLACK chats with Jon about Cyber Punk, Michael Jackson, AOR; several tracks, and their latest record, Dark Connection.

'One Night In Tokyo'
https://youtu.be/EF2PrtDjR50

'Moonlight Rendezvous'
https://youtu.be/tXZK2PIL3pc

Find out more about BEAST IN BLACK at:

https://beastinblack.com/

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

E1163: Interview with Krista Shipperbottom of LUTHARÖ



Krista Shipperbottom of LUTHARÖ chats with Jon about live shows, Elliot Vernon of Alestorm doing orchestration, working with Monolithic Productions; several tracks, and their latest record, Hiraeth.

'Hopeless Abandonment'
https://youtu.be/aV9vI9PJVd4

'To Kill Or To Crave'
https://youtu.be/LKEeHhSLiak

'Lost In A Soul'
https://youtu.be/tm3CqckIi3s

Find out more about LUTHARÖ at:

https://www.lutharo.com/

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

E1162: Interview with Siana Davis, Ryan White, Sam Bertolone of KRAVE



Siana Davis, Ryan White, Sam Bertolone of KRAVE chats with Jon about mental health, finding your sound as a band, Spanish rice, Drop C# guitar tuning; several tracks, and their latest record, Inner Asylum.

'Puppet'
https://youtu.be/tKJgfnyYNrs

Find out more about KRAVE at:

http://kraveband.com.au/

Monday, December 6, 2021

E1161: Interview with Jeff Perry of ILLYRIAN



Jeff Perry of ILLYRIAN chats with Jon about seeking musicians in Calgary, Dark Souls video game, owning cats, Spanish rice; several tracks, and their latest record, Aegis.

'Age Of Fire'
https://youtu.be/fP0zL6kBJDI

'Age Of Chaos'
https://youtu.be/pQXQDeX9emQ1

Find out more about ILLYRIAN at:

https://illyrianband.com/store

Sunday, December 5, 2021

E1160: Interview with ZACK OAKLEY



ZACK OAKLEY chats with Jon about San Diego, military flybys, crafting sound design; several tracks, and their latest record, Badlands.

'Fever'
https://youtu.be/j29-JIIBUEA

'Acid Rain'
https://youtu.be/_oy-zAYrdiI

Find out more about ZACK OAKLEY at:

https://zackoakley.com/

Saturday, December 4, 2021

E1159: Interview with James Dawson of BLEED AGAIN



James Dawson of BLEED AGAIN chats with Jon about lineup changes, pole dancing, touring; several tracks, and their latest record, Resurgence.

'Cursed'
https://youtu.be/hqzO-p-nLmA

'Sign Of Fire'
https://youtu.be/f66lRKTgAkY

Find out more about BLEED AGAIN at:

http://www.bleedagainband.co.uk/

Friday, December 3, 2021

E1158: Interview with Juho Myllylä of BURNTFIELD



Juho Myllylä of BURNTFIELD chats with Jon about Amsterdam, Sonic Pump Studios, Helsinki summer; several tracks, and their latest record, Impermanence.

'Something Real'
https://youtu.be/-nKSFPieIpQ

'Empty Dream'
https://youtu.be/Qujq2Rr_ex8

Find out more about BURNTFIELD at:

http://burntfield.com/

Thursday, December 2, 2021

E1157: Interview with Naser Mestarihi of WINTERBURN



Naser Mestarihi of WINTERBURN chats with Jon about Gulf Wars, decadence in Hollywood, Día de los Muertos; several tracks, and their latest record, Ivory Towers.

'Dogtown'
https://youtu.be/u8bJpA-4iZE

Find out more about WINTERBURN at:

http://www.thewinterburn.com/

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

E1156: Interview with Ben Hutcherson of KHEMMIS



Ben Hutcherson of KHEMMIS chats with Jon about the New Normal, Mojo the dog, Uncle Biscuit; several tracks, and their latest record, Deceiver.

'Living Pyre'
https://youtu.be/ArXF9cAa2XA

'House of Cadmus'
https://youtu.be/Sd9piVecSAw

Find out more about KHEMMIS at:

https://khemmisdoom.com/