Podcast Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

Jim and myself catch up with Marc Lopes vocalist for Metal Church to discuss the upcoming Australian Tour, the latest album Congregation Of Annihilation, and all things Metal Church. West coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will return to Australia this December to round out 2023 with the last Metal tour for the year. They also return with their 13th…

I recently caught up with the powerhouse vocalist Farah Naz of Fading Nemesis to talk about her career and music so far, and the recent release of the re-imaging rendition of the track, "Rich Men North Of Richmond," originally penned by the talented duo of Christopher Anthony Lunsford and Oliver Anthony Music. Website for more information and music…

On this edition of The Bloody Legends, Jim And I catch up with Filter frontman Richard Patrick to talk about the latest album "The Algorithm", his career, and coming back to Australian and New Zealand shores in 2024 for the first time in 2 decades. Tickets: https://metropolistouring.com/filter-...Oleh Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

It has been sixteen years and now the time has finally arrived for the triumphant return of the almighty SADUS and I caught up with Darren Travis to talk about their latest album "The Shadow Inside", which unleashes upon the world tomorrow 17th of November. Physical Sales link here: https://shorturl.at/EFIU8 Digital Sales link here: https://bfan.li…

I caught up with Patrick Brink frontman for Volume Heavy fuzzed-out psychedelic rock from the desert of Twentynine Palms, CA. After forming in 1993 Volume is back after an extended hiatus and to celebrate has released The 20th Anniversary edition vinyl pressing of Requesting Permission To Land. "I'm super stoked that Requesting Permission To Land w…

Jim Ward is heading down under in 2024 to celebrate Sparta's debut album Wiretap Scars, Jim and I caught up with Jim Ward to discuss this album and all things Sparta. SPARTA May 2024 Australian Tour Dates Thursday May 16th BRISBANE, The Triffid Friday May 17th SYDNEY, Metro Theatre Saturday May 18th MELBOURNE, Croxton Bandroom Wednesday May 22nd AD…

I caught up with Reggae Rock royalty in Al Anderson from The Original Wailers who are about to tour Australia And New Zealand. We chat about his legendary career from playing with Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh and working and living across USA, UK, and Jamaica. 'One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain" (Bob Marley)…

New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION have unleashed their ninth full-length album, Hymns from the Apocrypha, via Nuclear Blast and I caught up with vocalist Ricky Myers to talk all about the album songwriting and taking over the reins from Frank Mullen. Hymns From The Apocrypha here: https://suffocation.bfan.link/hftaa More Information: www.fac…

Niclas Engelin of The Halo Effect is in to talk to Jai That Aussie Metal Guy about the upcoming Lagerfest tour just about to hit New Zealand And Australian shores, joining them on this run of shows is Beyond The Black, Lagerstein, and New Zealand’s Devilskin. Mark your calendars for the following dates: 11/11/2023 - Auckland - The Powerstation 12/1…

In this edition of The Bloody Legends, we catch up with Kurt Deimer a man on a mission not only to bring out amazing rock tracks with a message but has also worked in several films one of those being A Victim in Halloween, and has developed a Film Franchise In Hellbilly Hollow. We talk about the latest single "Doom" touring, working with Geoff Tate…

Symphonic Metal Powerhouse Beyond The Black has taken the world by storm with its stunning albums and amazing live performances and is now set to unleash its sound upon Australia and New Zealand joining the legendary lineup of Lagerfest and Froth and Fury in Adelaide. I caught up with Jennifer to talk about the upcoming OZ & NZ tour and the latest …

Stray + The Wild a new exciting force in the world of alt-rock recently released their captivating debut single "Show Me The Way." the single showcases a sonic landscape that is both powerful and evocative, a hallmark of Stray + The Wild's unique sound. I recently took the opportunity to catch up with the whole band of Stray + The Wild to talk all …

Coldwards is an exciting alt-metal rock band hailing out of Houston Texas and consisting of drummer Paul Crosby of Grammy-nominated + Gold and Platinum awarded Saliva (Click Click Boom, Always, Your Disease), as well as Paul's sons Sean Crosby (Vocals/Guitar) and Zac Crosby (Vocals/Electronics). Richie Hey is on bass and Michael Friese is on guitar…

In this first episode back since Jai has been away for Cancer treatment,we catch up with up-and-coming melodic hard rockers Dark Remedy to talk about the latest single "Possession" working with Paul Crosby ( SALIVA, Coldwards), support, influences, and all things Dark Remedy. Dark Remedy is a formidable force in the world of melodic hard rock, deli…

I caught up with Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm,Ex Deo, Invictus) to talk about the forthcoming album "Goliath" from the almighty melodic death metallers Kataklysm which is set to unleash on August 11th via Nuclear Blast. Link-https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath.yde FOLLOW KATAKLYSM http://www.kataklysm.ca https://www.facebook.com/kataklysm https://www…

In this edition of the bloody legends Jai and Jim catch up with Arianie and Ernesto of Modern Mimes an alt-rock band rising out of Florida. MODERN MIMES began as a duo in 2016 with Arianie and Ernesto blending styles of PORTISHEAD, NINE INCH NAILs, SEVENDUST, and LACUNA COIL. The duo performed locally in their hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida a…

Jai and Jim catch up with Scott Lano & Christian Realmuto from hard-rocking New York band Ten Ton Mojo to talk about all things Ten Ton Mojo and the latest release "Rebel Heart, Gypsy Soul" Find Rebel Heart Gypsy Soul on Physical CD and Cassette at: https://tentonmojo.bigcartel.com/ Available on all Major Platforms at: https://fanlink.to/jcc5 Ameri…

I recently caught up with Instrumental Post-Rock/Metal trio Oxeneers. Link Tree https://linktr.ee/oxeneersband?fbclid...Oleh Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

I caught up with Ben Beddick Vocals and Jesse Olsen Bass from North Carolina's progressive-metal powerhouse Stellar Circuits, to talk about the latest album "Sight To Sound" which was released 9th of June through Nuclear Blast Records. Physical sales link: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?page... Digital sales link: https://sc.bfan.link/sight-to-so…

I caught up with John Macko from the almighty Fifth Angel to discuss their latest forthcoming release the epic double concept album"When Angels Kill" due out worldwide 16th of June through Nuclear Blast. ----------------------------------------------------------- "When Angels Kill," available in all formats worldwide June 16, 2023: https://fifthang…

Aussie Metalcore band HEISTS are gearing up to release their highly anticipated single "Left To Loathe" in a few short days on June 9th and will be accompanied by a horror-themed film clip, I caught up with bassist Sean Nevin to talk about this and all things HEISTS. ________________________________ Stay connected: Official Site: http://heistsau.co…

In this episode of the bloody legends Jim and I catch up with singer/songwriter and all-around top guy Tony West Of Blacklist Union to chat about the latest singles "Queen Of Everything" And the title track" Letters From The Psych Ward" from the forthcoming album. -------------------------------------------------- Blacklist Union released the title…

It's good to be back and on this edition of the bloody legends Jim and Myself catch up with Erik Caplan from the psychedelic/ stoner outfit Thunderbird Divine, to talk about the latest singles Crazy Horses and I'm Gonna Love You A little More Babe, and all things Thunderbird Divine. THUNDERBIRD DIVINE is comprised of four Philly rock veterans, prev…

Their first release in over eight years marks a long-awaited comeback with everything that is DEATHSTARS: adrenaline, bombast, sex & glam! Amplified anguish, destructive urban party nights, dystopia, and slick glamour, I caught up with Skinny Disco ahead of Deathstars album release for "Everything Destroys You" which was released worldwide yesterda…

After launching in 2017 initially as a merch retailer, the Satanic Tea Co quickly realized Satan loves tea (and so do I)and switched focus to the Tea side of things. In 2022 Satanic Tea Co rounded out its vision with a band of the same name and released two tracks "Blood Drenched Torture Chamber" and the aptly named "Human Tea" featuring guest voca…

I caught up with Andrew, Young, and Austin from doom-heavy trio Hexicon for Crannk and thatmetalstation.com to talk about the latest single "Emerald Queen", last year's debut album "Leave It All Behind and all things Hexicon. About HEXICON: HEXICON formed in 2018 in Pasadena / Los Angeles, California, seeing vocalist Young Heller joined the instrum…

Jim and I caught up with Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis vocalist and frontman for Aftermath Chicago-based thrashers who are still going strong after 30 years, we talk about the latest album "No Time To Waste", and a whole lot more. For More Information Please Visit: Official Website https://aftermathchicago.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Afterm…

On this edition of The Bloody Legends, we discuss my recent cancer diagnosis and we have special guest Bretton Melanson from progressive death metal band Nomad in to discuss their debut album "The Mountain" which released on the 3rd of March. For more info: Facebook.com/nomadmetal | Instagram.com/nomadbandbc About: Nomad is a dynamic, progressive d…

Jim and I caught up with Sean Killian vocalist for thrash metal legends Vio-Lence to chat about the recebt Australian Tour with fellow thrash heavyweights Sacred Reich.Oleh Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

Jim and I caught up with Evgeniy Zayarny frontman for Canadian Prog metal band Red Cain to talk about the forthcoming album "Nae Bliss" and all things Red Cain. "Nae Bliss" is due out worldwide April 28th For more info: Redcain.ca | Facebook.com/redcainofficial | Instagram.com/redcainarmy | Redcain.bandcamp.com | Spotify Red Cain, from Calgary, Can…

I caught up with David Culbert and New Vocalist Monte Barnard from Bleed The Sky to talk all about the latest single "The Parasite" featuring guest vocals from Mark Hunter of Chimaira, and all things Bleed The Sky. Stream/Download "The Parasite" https://linktr.ee/bleedtheskyOleh Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

I caught up with Jeff Irvine and Kyle Brandt to chat about A Light Within and The Recent single "Meteoric Fires" and I also got to talk to Kyle about the recent "Molitoth' album "You". A LIGHT WITHIN's immersive new single "Meteoric Fires" is now out on all streaming platforms. This dynamic textural feast of post-metal sees vast soundscapes unleash…

I recently caught up with Küntsquäd to talk all about their self-titled debut album released on the 24th of Feb through Wormholedeath Records. Fronted by the powerful vocals and guitar skills of Paula Condell, and rounded out by Steve Esler on guitar, Brett Eldridge on bass, and Adam Holmes on drums, Küntsquäd takes inspiration from acts such as Se…

I recently caught up with Aiden Amini vocalist for hard rockers out of Orange County, Slaves To Humanity, to talk about their latest anthemic single "Bully" we also talk about their appearances on the Sumerian Records "No Cover" show and all things Slaves To Humanity. Slaves to Humanity (STH) members include Aidan Amini on vocals, Pierce Akers on g…

I caught up with Jackson bassist for outlaw grinders CHOOF to talk about the debut EP "Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation" Due out on the 27th of April. Jackson also hinted at the upcoming tour with Innovators of the power-violence scene and one of California’s most intimidating bands DESPISE YOU which was just announced the next day after this chat. Me…

On this episode Jim and I catch up with hard rockers Monroe to discuss The debut EP "This Rebirth" influences,beginnings,playing live and all things Monroe. Hard rock band MONROE released their debut EP This Is Rebirth to all major platforms on the 3rd of February via Imagen Records. The EP was produced by Morgan Rose (Sevendust), Shaun Foist (Brea…

On this episode of The Bloody Legends Jim and myself catch up with Bill Cole and Chris Coleiro from doom metal band Ol' Time Moonshine out of Toronto. Links Bandcamp: https://oltimemoonshine.bandcamp.com/Oleh Jai That Aussie Metal Guy

I caught up with OmegaZ/ΩZ (Zach Wager) and AlphaN/αn (Fernando Ruiz) from industrial metal cyber outfit AVGMNT(pronounced augment) to discuss the debut release "Seqvences" due out 21st of April. Preorders https://music.avgmnt.io/album/seqvences Blending elements of synth-wave, EBM, Industrial, and Trap as they explore Huxley/Gibson-esque concepts …

On this episode of The Bloody Legends Jim and myself caught up with Michael Amott legendary metal guitarist and founding member of Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars & Black Eart, not only that he has spent time in Candlemass, Carcass & Carnage, and with the heavy metal titans Arch Enemy thundering back to Australia this month we were able to grab him f…

On this episode of The Bloody Legends Jim and myself caught up with Michael Amott legendary metal guitarist and founding member of Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars & Black Eart, not only that he has spent time in Candlemass, Carcass & Carnage, and with the heavy metal titans Arch Enemy thundering back to Australia this month we were able to grab him f…

I recently caught up with Major, Nick, Bryan & Jenny from the hard-rockin' Moonlust to discuss their debut single "Six Years" marking six years as a band, influences, playing live and the local scene, and all things Moonlust. Bandcamp Link: https://moonlusttheband.bandcamp.com/ MOONLUST is: Vocals - Major Leigh Rhythm/ Lead Guitar - Nick Stovall Le…

I caught up with Krista and Victor from Canadian Melodic Death Metal band Lutharo again this time to discuss their joining Alestorm and Gloryhammer for their first US tour, heading to Germany and Europe later in the year, future album plans, and all things Lutharo. LUTHARO Tour Dates with ALESTORM + GLORYHAMMER:2023 May 05 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fil…

Jai That Aussie Metal Guy and Jim Taylor of The Bloody Legends Podcast caught up with Matt Hanchuck of the bands' Wreck Defy and Gutter Creek, to talk about signing a record deal with Massacre Records for WD, new drummer Alex Marquez of Malevolent Creation officially joining WD, new album/albums for both Wreck Defy and Gutter Creek, Live plans, wor…

Following on from the smoldering embers of the band's 2017 release of "The Devil's Own" the heavy metal thrashers Methane return with a scorching new album "Kill It With Fire" due out this Friday, January 27th, and I caught up with frontman Tim Scott to talk about all things Methane including the latest release "Kill It With Fire" Links Bandcamp-ht…

Australian metal legends Nothing Sacred are gearing up to unleash their new EP "Leviathan" on February 3rd via Rockshots Records to follow their first album in 30 years entitled "No Gods" released in 2021,I took this opportunity to catch up with Karl And Sham to talk all about the latest release, doing justice to some of the old tracks and everythi…

I caught up with Geoff Hodsman to talk about his Nachtmuse project and the forthcoming EP Darker Skies, the first single to be taken of it "The Warning" and all things Nachtmuse. Based out of Toronto, Ontario, the symphonic metal outfit strives to have a raw guitar driven quality and showcase the darker side of this metal subgenre. With a strong em…

Branching from modern alt-rock, electronic-shaped metalcore, and cinematic orchestral's, Belgium's Suasion is a rising name in the European metalcore scene and with the release of their highly anticipated "The Infinite" Album set for January 27th through Atomic Fire Records, I caught up with vocalist Steven Rassart to discuss this and all things Su…

I caught up with Matthew Stirrat guitarist for New York-based metal band Patterns Of Decay to discuss the latest single and film clip "Of Famine And Plague", we also talk about the latest album, previous releases, influences, and all things Patterns Of Decay. Links: https://patternsofdecay.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PatternsofDecayband/ https://…

Feverhill, the modern metal act from Greensboro, NC, has unleashed their debut with "Trapped Under Lies" the first single from the upcoming album Follow Me and I caught up with Vocalist Billy Resendes and Guitarist Kevin Wilson to talk about all things Feverhill. The outfit began recording in late 2019 before global events saw their work postponed.…

For the first podcast back for 2023, Jim and I catch up with the Gothic Metal band Novarium to talk about their latest single release The Phoenix, how the band started, musical influences, earliest musical memories, and all things Novarium. Links https://novarium.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/novariumband https://www.youtube.com/@UC9-Gk2Rj…