Sam from Fallujah joins the show ahead of the new album from Fallujah, Xenotaph, out June 13, 2025. In this far-reaching conversation, he discusses AI, heavy metal fandom, the band's move to Nashville and much more.
More about Xentaoph: https://www.nuclearblast.com/pages/fallujah
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55:11
Jeff Williams (Onslaught)
The opportunity to chat with Jeff from Onslaught is twofold. The group have a new album in market from may 25, 2025, titled Origins Of Aggression, which is steeped in tradition as it is full of rerecordings of the band's seminal material from 1985 to 1989 and also covers songs of legendary tracks from Dead Kennedys, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Discharge and many more. Throughout the conversation, Jeff discusses adventures aboard the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, the bizarre tour featuring former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin, the impact of the band's legacy and much more.
ONSLAUGHT Australian Tour:
14.11.2025 AU Perth - Rosemount Hotel
15.11.2025 AU Adelaide - Lion Arts Factory
19.11.2025 AU Canberra - The Baso
20.11.2025 AU Sydney - The Underground
21.11.2025 AU Brisbane - Soapbox Brewery
22.11.2025 AU Melbourne - Corner Hotel
Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live
Order the album ORIGINS OF AGGRESSION: https://onslaught.rpm.link/originsPR
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49:05
Jeff Wagner (Metal Maniacs)
In this episode, Jeff Wagner, Metal Maniacs editor from 1997–2001, explores shaping the magazine’s identity during metal’s subgenre diversification, maintaining underground authenticity, and tackling editorial hurdles like band selection and industry dynamics. He reflects on stories told, collaborating with writers like S. Craig Zahler, and notable moments, including studio sessions with Cradle of Filth, touring with Bruce Dickinson, and working with Mike Greenblatt and Blabbermouth’s Borivoj Krgin. Jeff also shares the most surprising and disappointing figures he met, discusses the impact of a recent tragedy, his books, and more.
Check out Jeff's podcast: https://radicalresearch.org/author/admin_jeff/
Check out the feature with Metal maniacs editor-in-chief Mike Greenblatt: https://scarsandguitars.podbean.com/e/mike-greenblatt-metal-maniacs-magazine/
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1:50:33
Jacob Binzer (D.A.D.)
Ahead of the group’s Australian shows, Jacob Binzer of D.A.D. discusses the band’s iconic Spaghetti Western sound and blending punk and rock roots for a potential film score. He explores the possibility of inventing a new genre for D.A.D., reflects on a hypothetical jam with icons Django Reinhardt and Jimi Hendrix, balancing humour and sincerity in songwriting.
D-A-D Greatest Hits Tour May 2025 Australian Dates
Tuesday 20th May - Perth, Rosemount Hotel
Thursday 22nd May - Brisbane, The Triffid
Friday 23rd May - Sydney, Manning Bar
Saturday 24th May - Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
Tickets
From: https://metropolistouring.com/d-a-d-2025/
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23:38
Sean Hynes (Ingested)
Sean discusses vocalist Jay Evans's recent departure from the band, his on-stage monitoring setup for the Australian shows, how Ingested’s music confronts or reflects digital distraction and transient trends, political and social themes, and more.
INGESTED with ALGOR MORTIS performing at:
July 24th - Melbourne, Max Watts w/ Algor Mortis, Gutless, Growth
July 25th – Sydney, Crowbar, w/ Algor Mortis, Slaughtercult, Gosika
July 26th - Brisbane, Cold Day Festival, The Triffid
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
MELBOURNE, SYDNEY – www.oztix.com.au
BRISBANE - www.moshtix.com.au
www.facebook.com/ingesteduk
www.facebook.com/algormortisau
www.swdpresents.com
With over 900 interviews, Andrew McKaysmith provides a welcoming environment for artists to discuss their politics, social insights, and artistic perspectives. Offering an authentic experience, this podcast invites you to tune in to the conversations with numerous luminaries from hard rock, heavy metal, and extreme metal.
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