HEAVY Music Interviews
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. We will upload the latest interviews regularly so before to follow our social accounts and our podcast account on www.speaker.com/user/heavy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
Episodes
June 20, 2025 • 13 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Music runs in the blood. Sure, people can learn to play or learn to sing, but those fortunate to be born into a musical family generally have a head start on most.
Melbourne artist Karly Jewell comes from the latter. Inspired by her late Grandfather - an acclaimed country singer-songwriter known for his work with Slim Dusty - Jewell was first bitten by the bug around 5 years old and has been working towards t...
Music runs in the blood. Sure, people can learn to play or learn to sing, but those fortunate to be born into a musical family generally have a head start on most.
Melbourne artist Karly Jewell comes from the latter. Inspired by her late Grandfather - an acclaimed country singer-songwriter known for his work with Slim Dusty - Jewell was first bitten by the bug around 5 years old and has been working towards t...
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June 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Brisbane-based petalcore outfit Torizon have continued their strong approach to 2025, today releasing their second single of the year with Sober.
A sequel to previous single Bloom, Sober explores a more vulnerable side of Torizon's musical psyche and continues the conceptual journey that will be exemplified over the course of the band's debut EP - also announced today - Meliora, which is scheduled for release...
Brisbane-based petalcore outfit Torizon have continued their strong approach to 2025, today releasing their second single of the year with Sober.
A sequel to previous single Bloom, Sober explores a more vulnerable side of Torizon's musical psyche and continues the conceptual journey that will be exemplified over the course of the band's debut EP - also announced today - Meliora, which is scheduled for release...
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June 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Dirty Pagans have been on a crusade to return airwaves to the meatier sounds of hard rock and heavy metal for the best part of ten years now. Self dubbed riff n roll, the Adelaide outfit focuses on massive guitar riffs, dirty grooves and unapologetically loud undertones, hitting with the force of a sonic sledgehammer before ramming the point home.
Fresh from last year's national support run with Deep Purple's...
Dirty Pagans have been on a crusade to return airwaves to the meatier sounds of hard rock and heavy metal for the best part of ten years now. Self dubbed riff n roll, the Adelaide outfit focuses on massive guitar riffs, dirty grooves and unapologetically loud undertones, hitting with the force of a sonic sledgehammer before ramming the point home.
Fresh from last year's national support run with Deep Purple's...
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June 17, 2025 • 22 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Much has changed in the Sinsaenum camp since the release of Repulsion for Humanity in 2018, with the loss of drummer Joey Jordison central to the personal tragedy, which was compounded by the loss of guitarist and founding member Frédéric Leclercq's father as well.
It has been a tumultuous period for the band, who rightfully took their time with their third album, but the results have seen the extreme metal s...
Much has changed in the Sinsaenum camp since the release of Repulsion for Humanity in 2018, with the loss of drummer Joey Jordison central to the personal tragedy, which was compounded by the loss of guitarist and founding member Frédéric Leclercq's father as well.
It has been a tumultuous period for the band, who rightfully took their time with their third album, but the results have seen the extreme metal s...
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June 16, 2025 • 20 mins
Interview by Angela Croudace
After more than a decade, A Skylit Drive is set to return to Australian stages this November—and frontman Michael “Jag” Jagmin couldn’t be more excited. Speaking from the sweltering heat of Texas, Jagmin reflects on what he remembers from the band’s first trip Down Under and what fans can expect this time around.
“It’s been so long, it almost feels like going back for the first time again,” Jagmin shares....
After more than a decade, A Skylit Drive is set to return to Australian stages this November—and frontman Michael “Jag” Jagmin couldn’t be more excited. Speaking from the sweltering heat of Texas, Jagmin reflects on what he remembers from the band’s first trip Down Under and what fans can expect this time around.
“It’s been so long, it almost feels like going back for the first time again,” Jagmin shares....
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June 13, 2025 • 7 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
From the fractured depths of Australia’s extreme metal underground emerges Hebephrenique, a sonic entity conjured to annihilate the boundaries between chaos and control. Rooted in a volatile blend of death metal and blackened dissonance, Hebephrenique deliver auditory psychosis with surgical precision and unrelenting ferocity.
Formed to embody the fractured psyche of the modern world, Hebephrenique channels t...
From the fractured depths of Australia’s extreme metal underground emerges Hebephrenique, a sonic entity conjured to annihilate the boundaries between chaos and control. Rooted in a volatile blend of death metal and blackened dissonance, Hebephrenique deliver auditory psychosis with surgical precision and unrelenting ferocity.
Formed to embody the fractured psyche of the modern world, Hebephrenique channels t...
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June 13, 2025 • 15 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Tweed Heads rock outfit The Whiskeys are a time bomb waiting to go off.
After a number of years honing their skills, mainly by playing a bunch of live shows, the double-edged sword of Benny Whiskey (guitar, vocals)and Josh Larkin (drums) are now in the final stages of getting ready to unleash their debut EP Old Soul Young Blood on the world.
The EP cycle began in February 2024 when The Whiskeys premiered their...
Tweed Heads rock outfit The Whiskeys are a time bomb waiting to go off.
After a number of years honing their skills, mainly by playing a bunch of live shows, the double-edged sword of Benny Whiskey (guitar, vocals)and Josh Larkin (drums) are now in the final stages of getting ready to unleash their debut EP Old Soul Young Blood on the world.
The EP cycle began in February 2024 when The Whiskeys premiered their...
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June 12, 2025 • 19 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
The Funeral Portrait have always been true champions for the underdog; the outcasts of society who are struggling to find their identity or be accepted in a world that is often harsh and judgmental.
Their musical world is one of acceptance and unequivocal belonging, with a flair for the theatrical and a need for unity.
In little over a decade, The Funeral Portrait have steadily ploughed through the ranks, loud...
The Funeral Portrait have always been true champions for the underdog; the outcasts of society who are struggling to find their identity or be accepted in a world that is often harsh and judgmental.
Their musical world is one of acceptance and unequivocal belonging, with a flair for the theatrical and a need for unity.
In little over a decade, The Funeral Portrait have steadily ploughed through the ranks, loud...
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June 10, 2025 • 16 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Heavy Metal and J-Pop are two genres which, for all intents and purposes, should not be joined in sonic matrimony, but try telling that to Australian-born Japanese sensation Ladybeard and the two girls who make up Babybeard.
Since 2020, the powerful trio has existed in some form or another, spearheaded throughout by wrestler turned DJ turned vocalist Ladybeard, who brings not only a sense of danger to the gro...
Heavy Metal and J-Pop are two genres which, for all intents and purposes, should not be joined in sonic matrimony, but try telling that to Australian-born Japanese sensation Ladybeard and the two girls who make up Babybeard.
Since 2020, the powerful trio has existed in some form or another, spearheaded throughout by wrestler turned DJ turned vocalist Ladybeard, who brings not only a sense of danger to the gro...
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June 9, 2025 • 23 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Forged from the survivors of Long Beach bands Damned Age, Black Velvet Brigade and Red River Massacre in 2018, Carsex pull no punches when they come to their sound, name or influences.
After crossing paths many a time on the local circuit in Orange County, the five music veterans gradually built a sonic relationship that has become a live force, with Carsex releasing their self-titled effort in 2019 and the E...
Forged from the survivors of Long Beach bands Damned Age, Black Velvet Brigade and Red River Massacre in 2018, Carsex pull no punches when they come to their sound, name or influences.
After crossing paths many a time on the local circuit in Orange County, the five music veterans gradually built a sonic relationship that has become a live force, with Carsex releasing their self-titled effort in 2019 and the E...
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June 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Fusing modern rock with classic undertones, American rock outfit Limberlost bring together the best of two worlds to create a powerful and infectious sonic palette that transcends the underlying barriers that separate the old from the new.
Known for their anthemic sound, raw energy, and emotionally charged storytelling, the band create music that resonates with fans of classic rock legends and contemporary ro...
Fusing modern rock with classic undertones, American rock outfit Limberlost bring together the best of two worlds to create a powerful and infectious sonic palette that transcends the underlying barriers that separate the old from the new.
Known for their anthemic sound, raw energy, and emotionally charged storytelling, the band create music that resonates with fans of classic rock legends and contemporary ro...
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Interview by Angela Croudace
After 33 relentless days tearing through Europe and the UK with metal titans Pantera and Power Trip, most bands would hit pause. But not King Parrot. For frontman Matt 'Youngy' Young, the chaos of tour life was just the spark needed to kick the band’s creative machine into overdrive.
“By the end of it, we were knackered,” Young admits with a laugh. “The jet lag, the exhaustion—it was intense. But it was a...
After 33 relentless days tearing through Europe and the UK with metal titans Pantera and Power Trip, most bands would hit pause. But not King Parrot. For frontman Matt 'Youngy' Young, the chaos of tour life was just the spark needed to kick the band’s creative machine into overdrive.
“By the end of it, we were knackered,” Young admits with a laugh. “The jet lag, the exhaustion—it was intense. But it was a...
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June 5, 2025 • 22 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
What started out as a bit of fun on a Monday night at Sydney's Frankie's Pizza back in 2012 has quickly developed into a global sensation.
Initially formed to beat Monday night boredom at the home of live music in Sydney, Frankie's World Famous House Band has grown from such humble beginnings to being a mainstay on the Australian music scene for both punters and international touring musicians.
For ten years u...
What started out as a bit of fun on a Monday night at Sydney's Frankie's Pizza back in 2012 has quickly developed into a global sensation.
Initially formed to beat Monday night boredom at the home of live music in Sydney, Frankie's World Famous House Band has grown from such humble beginnings to being a mainstay on the Australian music scene for both punters and international touring musicians.
For ten years u...
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June 4, 2025 • 12 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
It's been 15 years since Bay Area thrash legends Testament last did a headline tour of this country. Fifteen long years for fans of the band, of which there are many.
Since emerging from the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1980s TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. Over The Wall, Practice What You Preach, Rise Up, Into The Pit, Brotherhood Of The Snake, Low, The New Ord...
It's been 15 years since Bay Area thrash legends Testament last did a headline tour of this country. Fifteen long years for fans of the band, of which there are many.
Since emerging from the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1980s TESTAMENT have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. Over The Wall, Practice What You Preach, Rise Up, Into The Pit, Brotherhood Of The Snake, Low, The New Ord...
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June 4, 2025 • 16 mins
Interview by Angela Croudace
American heavyweights Baroness are headed to Tasmania this month for the famously atmospheric and provocative Dark Mofo festival — and for the band, it was precisely that mystique that made them say yes.
"It was a pretty interesting offer to fly 20 to 30 hours around the globe to play one show," they laughed. "But the vibe of the festival fits us."
It won't be their first time in Australia, but it will mar...
American heavyweights Baroness are headed to Tasmania this month for the famously atmospheric and provocative Dark Mofo festival — and for the band, it was precisely that mystique that made them say yes.
"It was a pretty interesting offer to fly 20 to 30 hours around the globe to play one show," they laughed. "But the vibe of the festival fits us."
It won't be their first time in Australia, but it will mar...
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June 4, 2025 • 7 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
In some quarters better known as the former clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Attack Attack!, Bilmuri (Johnny Franck) has been busily rebranding himself since starting the project in 2016. Over the course of 14 albums in that eight-year period, Bilmuri has developed his own unique and effective sound, blending country, metalcore, pop punk, indie, and electronic influences into one.
His latest album AMERI...
In some quarters better known as the former clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Attack Attack!, Bilmuri (Johnny Franck) has been busily rebranding himself since starting the project in 2016. Over the course of 14 albums in that eight-year period, Bilmuri has developed his own unique and effective sound, blending country, metalcore, pop punk, indie, and electronic influences into one.
His latest album AMERI...
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June 3, 2025 • 28 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
When it comes to good old-fashioned hard rock music, there are not too many bands on the global scene that can compare with UK rockers Inglorious. Despite a rotating roster of bandmates, founding member and vocalist Nathan James has resolutely pushed forward, releasing a high-quality collection of albums leading up to 2022 when he announced the band was going on hiatus.
After seven years of non-stop touring w...
When it comes to good old-fashioned hard rock music, there are not too many bands on the global scene that can compare with UK rockers Inglorious. Despite a rotating roster of bandmates, founding member and vocalist Nathan James has resolutely pushed forward, releasing a high-quality collection of albums leading up to 2022 when he announced the band was going on hiatus.
After seven years of non-stop touring w...
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June 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Sydney metal outfit Battlesnake have become a mainstay on the Australian music scene.
Since bursting out of the blocks with their EP Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain in 2020, many have wondered if Battlesnake were just a flash in the pan or a one-trick gimmick, but time and time again the band have proven any and all doubters wrong. Their energetic and fun live show has become the stuff of legends alrea...
Sydney metal outfit Battlesnake have become a mainstay on the Australian music scene.
Since bursting out of the blocks with their EP Myths and Legends from Gorbag's Domain in 2020, many have wondered if Battlesnake were just a flash in the pan or a one-trick gimmick, but time and time again the band have proven any and all doubters wrong. Their energetic and fun live show has become the stuff of legends alrea...
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June 3, 2025 • 13 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Fusing death metal's raw brutality with melodic depth not generally associated with the genre, Bay Area metal outfit Ominous Ruin blend technicality and brutality with catchy, melodic hooks; think mind-melting riffs, groovy drums, mesmerising bass, and chaotic, unique vocals, and you are on the right path.
After parting ways with original vocalist Adam Rosado following their debut album Amidst Voices That Ech...
Fusing death metal's raw brutality with melodic depth not generally associated with the genre, Bay Area metal outfit Ominous Ruin blend technicality and brutality with catchy, melodic hooks; think mind-melting riffs, groovy drums, mesmerising bass, and chaotic, unique vocals, and you are on the right path.
After parting ways with original vocalist Adam Rosado following their debut album Amidst Voices That Ech...
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June 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Interview by Kris Peters
Aussie rockers The Wrath recently released their third studio album, Into The Arms Of Oblivion, in the process affirming their position as one of this country's finest musical offerings.
With over twenty years spent honing their craft, The Wrath have a self-imposed motto of tapping into differing sides of their musical psyche with each release, combining a plethora of musical riches together to dish out a son...
Aussie rockers The Wrath recently released their third studio album, Into The Arms Of Oblivion, in the process affirming their position as one of this country's finest musical offerings.
With over twenty years spent honing their craft, The Wrath have a self-imposed motto of tapping into differing sides of their musical psyche with each release, combining a plethora of musical riches together to dish out a son...
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