HEAVY Music Interviews

Nov 12 2024 1000 ep. 17 mins

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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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Shifting Gears With RONNIE SIMMONS From RONNIE SIMMONS & THE REDBACK SPIDERS

Nov 12 2024 13 mins

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 Richie Ramone before settling on a permanent gig with Australian rock royalty Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo.While travelling the world doing the thing you love may seem like the pinnacle of musical achievement, Simmons had

Soaring Down Under: An Interview with TIM BRENNAN of DROPKICK MURPHYS

Nov 12 2024 12 mins

Interview by Angela CroudaceAs the iconic Dropkick Murphys gear up for their long-awaited tour in Australia, HEAVY had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Brennan, the band's talented multi-instrumentalist. We discussed the upcoming shows, the band's musical journey, and the unique influences that shaped their sound.We kicked off the conversation about Dropkick Murphy's long-awai

Respectfully Yours With JOE TALBOT From IDLES

Nov 12 2024 14 mins

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 about such beliefs and stances, with scant regard given for how they are perceived by others. Using their music as a weapon, Idles are brutally honest about their stance on social issues such as racism, bigotry, and most impor

Rekindling The Fire With EDDIE CASILLAS From VOODOO GLOW SKULLS

Nov 12 2024 21 mins

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 that was only in the early stages of combining the two genres, the band quickly forged their own path based on a relentless touring ethic and uncompromising values that saw them play a large part in shaping what is now a modern-

Metal, Music & Dinosaurs With Chalky From NUCLEARSAURUS REX

Nov 12 2024 20 mins

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 his skillset into pretty much every other facet of music.His most recent solo project, Nuclearsaurus Rex, has seen Chalky explore a more crossover thrash style, immersing himself in everything from writing and recording to pla

Beer Frames And Music With JARET REDDICK from BOWLING FOR SOUP

Nov 11 2024 11 mins

Interview by Angela CroudaceJaret Reddick, the charismatic frontman of Bowling for Soup, shared his excitement about returning to Australia after 15 years, the band's upcoming 30th anniversary, and his passion for mental health advocacy. As Bowling for Soup prepares to take the stage at the Good Things Festival, Jaret reflected on the band's journey and the importance of addressing

A Sense Of Belonging With BEN SIMPSON From CHAVEZ CARTEL

Nov 11 2024 13 mins

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 bear the fruits of that labour, having also managed to conquer the UK and USA in recent years.With a classic rock sound embedded with elements of grunge, Chavez Cartel found pieces falling into place earlier this year with an

A Sonic Continuation With MARK PALFREYMAN From ALARUM

Nov 09 2024 18 mins

ALARUM have nothing to prove in sheer technical prowess on their instruments, or superlative proficiency in progressive metal songwriting. They've demonstrated for over 25 years that they are masters in complex time signatures, virtuoso guitar and bass chops, and layered sonic landscapes. Their music can be deliciously delicate and lovely, cheeky jazz fusion fun, or brutal death me

Burning Embers With ORPHEUS OMEGA

Nov 07 2024 21 mins

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 Death metal powerhouse ORPHEUS OMEGA (VIC) and Symphonic Gothic Metal masters CARMERIA (NSW) announced they would be touring together to promote recent albums.Dubbed the Embers Of Tragedy Australian Tour, the run of shows cel

SKINFLINT: Africa’s Heavy Metal Trailblazers

Nov 06 2024 24 mins

Interview by Angela CroudaceThe music world is often dominated by Western narratives, but Botswana’s Skinflint is challenging those narratives by carving out a unique space for African metal. Founded in late 2006, the band emerged with a vision to blend heavy metal with the richness of African culture and mythology. HEAVY spoke to the band’s core members - Giuseppe Sbrana (guit