Heavy Metal Tones

In this bonus blast of Heavy Metal Tones, I dive into the furious debut from Antagonizor — Heavy Metal Bootlicker. Gritty, raw, and snarling with intent, this first recording smashes together the heaviness of classic metal with the snotty, chaotic energy of street punk. Think the driving riffs of Motörhead colliding with the spit and venom of GBH and The Exploited.

And as a special treat, you’ll he...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I chat with Scott Alexander from Australian alt-rock outfit Terrestrials about their brand new album Iridescent. We dive into Scott’s journey through the alt-rock scene, the band’s evolution, and the inspiration behind their bold, emotive sound. Plus, we’re cranking up two standout tracks from the record – Triggers and Perennial Trials. It’s a de...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive into the high-flying world of power metal pioneers Helloween. From their gritty Hamburg roots to becoming genre-defining icons, we take a quick journey through their early years. Then it's time to raise the pumpkin banner as we dig deep into their groundbreaking 1987 album Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 — the record that helped shape power metal as we know it. Soaring voc...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, it’s time to open the vault once more for The Metal-Roos Tapes: Volume 3 — a double dose of exclusive interview gold straight from the archives!

In Part One, I sit down with the legendary Tarja Turunen, diving deep into the making of her new solo album Circus Life. From symphonic highs to personal reflections, Tarja pulls back the curtain on one of her most dynamic releas...

Hi my friends this week sees me crashing out with a mighty cold/flu and so I have been in my bed not able to do my usual research and recording as my voice is still not great... As it is the farewell to Ozzy weekend just gone I thought I would up load Ep 46 which has been my most listen to episode so far in the history of the show. So please jump back in time with me to May 25th 2022 when this episode first aired.

Will be back next ...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we plunge into the dark, dynamic soundscape of King Witch and their brand new album III. With thunderous riffs, commanding vocals, and an atmosphere soaked in classic doom and modern heaviness, we break down the record track by track—exploring its themes, sonic power, and where it stands in the band’s evolving legacy.

But that’s not all—at halftime, we kick things into overdrive wi...

In this second instalment of a two-part deep dive, Heavy Metal Tones explores the dark, daring legacy of Celtic Frost—one of the most innovative and enigmatic forces in extreme metal. From their raw beginnings in Hellhammer to the genre-defying leaps of Morbid Tales and To Mega Therion, we trace the roots of their sound, their artistic vision, and the seismic influence they had on black, death, and ava...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I dive deep into the vault to unearth two killer interviews from the Metal Roos archives. First up, I catch up with Steve Blanco of the avant-garde powerhouse Imperial Triumphant about their new album Goldstar, and dig into the chaos, the creativity, and the madness behind their sound. Then, I sit down with JT and Jess from Erra as they talk all things heavy and give us ...

In this first installment of a two-part deep dive, Heavy Metal Tones explores the dark, daring legacy of Celtic Frost—one of the most innovative and enigmatic forces in extreme metal. From their raw beginnings in Hellhammer to the genre-defying leaps of Morbid Tales and To Mega Therion, we trace the roots of their sound, their artistic vision, and the seismic influence they had on black, death, and ava...

Winter is coming and so we’re dragging you down into the murky depths of doom with a look at Ancient Dreams, the third slab of heaviness from Candlemass. It’s 1988, the riffs are thick, the atmosphere is bleak, and Messiah Marcolin’s voice still sounds like it’s echoing from a cathedral built in hell. I tear into the album track by track—warts, wonders, and all—and ask the big question: does it crush like Nightfall, or does it stum...

Here we go dear listeners the first of many to come The Metal Roos Mix tapes. hopefully once a month I will be uploading a mix episode of two to three interviews per episode. These are from the vaults of interviews I have done for the Australian Webzine Metal- Roos.

Here is the link for Metal Roos please head there and all your metal needs will be covered.

https://metal-roos.com.au/

Here is the You Tube Chanel

https://www.yout...

Welcome back, headbangers! This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we're diving into the crushing debut from one of thrash metal's most underrated pioneers - Metal Church's self-titled 1984 album.

Emerging from the fertile metal scene of Aberdeen, Washington, Metal Church burst onto the scene with a raw intensity that bridged the gap between traditional heavy metal and the emerging thrash movement. The powerful vocals of David Wayne, whose ...

In this episode of Heavy Metal Tones, we dive into the thunderous clash of tradition and distortion—Folk Metal. From its roots in the early '90s to the rise of genre-defining bands like Skyclad, Finntroll, and Eluveitie, we trace the evolution of this unique fusion of ancient melodies and heavy riffs. Discover how folklore, mythology, and regional instruments brought new life to the metal scene and meet the pion...

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we go full throttle with two absolute legends of the metal world — Ross the Boss and Stu Marshall! We dive into the details of their upcoming Australian tour, what fans can expect, and how these two shredders came together to form the powerhouse band Death Dealer. Ross shares epic stories from his iconic days with Manowar and The Dictators, while Stu gives us the inside scoop on crafting riffs that m...

In this episode of Heavy Metal Tones, we plunge headfirst into the dystopian soundscapes and haunting lyricism of Ghostseeker’s debut album, Divergence. From apocalyptic prophecy to fractured realities, we unravel the threads of isolation, control, and resistance woven through each track. Join me as I dissect the brutal poetry and bleak beauty behind the words—because in a world gone dark, the lyrics still screa...