Everblack Podcast

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Mike “Mousey” Whitburn to talk about the return of Shredfest for its 10th anniversary at Mansfield Tavern.Mousey shares how the stacked lineup came together, with Pizza Death initially leading the charge before thrash legends Mortal Sin joined the bill. He also talks about the challenge of scheduling a massive lineup, the community vibe that makes Shredfest special, and standout moments from past years.He also touches on his band Nuclearsaurus Rex, new music, upcoming tour plans, and what’s next for both Shredfest and Metal of Honor.SHREDFEST 10 Year Anniversary Lineup 2026Mortal Sin, Malakyte, Hidden Intent, Pizza Death, Darker Half, Bengal Tigers, LïVEWïRE, T-Rex Autopsy, Pyrefly, Küntsquäd, Thraxas!, Evocatus, Plague Dweller, Laceration Mantra, Idle Ruin, Aeon Nexus, At The Snakes, Asylum, 308, Zagtar, PistonFist, Symbolic Weapon, Nuclearsaurus Rex, AHLES, Regular Gonzales, VÖMÏT BÖMB, Adriatic, F.U.C., Mergatroyd, Awaken The Hate, Corpsewagon, Necrostasis, The Distained, Burn The Kingdom.One Day, three stages of pure metal madness at The Mansfield Tavern May 2nd!Tickets are on sale NOW and selling fast at www.oztix.com.au 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson#shredfest2026 #metalofhonor #brissometal #localmetal #brisbane #australianmetal #musicfestival #thrashmetal #deathmetal #heavymetal

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Jason Keyser of Origin to talk about their long-awaited return to Australia for the first time since 2014.Jason chats about hitting Australia at the peak of their touring cycle, reflects on past tours, and what fans can expect at Sydney Death Fest with Exhumed. He also talks about the band’s approach to writing, revisiting older material, and what’s next for Origin.TOUR DATESSYDNEY 7/6/2026 – Crowbar (Sydney Dethfest 2026 w/ Exhumed)CANBERRA 8/6/2026 – The Baso (w/ Exhumed)BRISBANE 10/6/2026 – Soapbox (w/ Snake Mountain)ADELAIDE 11/6/2026 – Ed Castle (w/ Snake Mountain)MELBOURNE 12/6/2026 – Stay Gold (w/ Snake Mountain)FRANKSTON 13/6/2026 – Singing Bird Studios (w/ Snake Mountain)TICKETS: https://yourmatebookings.com/tours/origin-aus-tour-2026/🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson

The Everblack Podcast sat down with Jamie Saint Merat of Ulcerate to talk about their return to Australia this May alongside The Amenta, wrapping up the touring cycle for Cutting the Throat of God, and what’s next for the band.Jamie gets into their evolving writing process, why they don’t feel pressure to top past releases, revisiting older material, and the realities of keeping a band going from New Zealand. He also shares where things are at with new music, with Ulcerate set to step back from live shows to focus on writing their next album.ULCERATE with guests The Amenta and Vicissitude performing at:April 18th – Christchurch, Loons +April 25th – Auckland, Double Whammy +May 2nd – Wellington, San Fran +May 7th – Adelaide, Ed Castle* w/ Lumen Ad MortemMay 8th – Melbourne, Max Watts* w/ MuntMay 9th – Sydney, Crowbar*w/ Sorathian DawnMay 10th – Brisbane, Crowbar* w/ Hebephrenique+Vicissitude New Zealand only, no local supports*The Amenta Australia onlyTix : https://swdpresents.com/🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson#Ulcerate #JamieSaintMerat #DeathMetal #ExtremeMetal #MetalInterview #EverblackPodcast #TheAmenta

The Everblack Podcast caught up with LF from GROWTH to discuss their new album Under The Under, its heavier, more evolved sound, and the question of what comes after survival when the wreckage settles and you’re forced to confront who you are.LF also talks about the band’s upcoming tour with Psycroptic, Rivers of Nihil and Slaughtercult, Necrosonic Festival appearance and who he is keen to see there, and what’s next as GROWTH continue building their trilogy.Under the Under is out now via Wild Thing Recordshttps://orcd.co/undertheunderGrowth will be touring Australia in August as part of the epic Psycroptic & Rivers of Nihil tourTOUR DATESThursday August 13: Magnet House, PerthFriday August 14: Lion Arts, AdelaideSaturday August 15: Max Watts, MelbourneFriday August 21: Manning Bar, SydneySaturday August 22: Necrosonic Festival, BrisbaneTickets on sale nowhttps://daltours.cc/psycroptic-rivers 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Everblackmedia

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Steffen Kummerer from Obscura to talk about their return to Australia for the international Shredfest Tour with Fallujah, Ashen and Anoxia.Kummerer shared his excitement to explore more of Australia and New Zealand, explained Shredfest’s community-driven, global vision, and teased a refreshed setlist from A Sonication.With their world tour running through 2028, Obscura are focused on bringing their technical, high-energy show back down under.Shredfest 2026 Dates:03/09 AUS Perth – The Rosemount +^ with Allocer04/09 AUS Adelaide – Lions Art Factory +^ with Tzun Tzu05/09 AUS Brisbane – Soapbox +^ with Snake Mountain09/09 AUS Canberra – The Baso #+^ with Blackened Dred10/09 AUS Sydney – Manning Bar #+^ with Besomora11/09 AUS Melbourne – The Corner #+^ with Munitions13/09 AUS Darwin – The Ampitheatre ^+ with TBA15/09 NZ Auckland – Whammy with TBA16/09 NZ Wellington – Valhalla with TBA17/09 NZ Christchurch – Churchills Tavern with TBA19/09 AUS Hobart – Altar with TBABand Appearances:Anoxia – Canberra, Sydney & MelbourneAshen – all shows except Darwin, NZ & Hobart^ Fallujah – all shows except NZ & HobartSHREDFEST 2026 promises a diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal — from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power.🎟 Tickets on sale via https://yourmatebookings.com/ & Shredfest🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Everblackmedia#Obscura #Shredfest2026 #Fallujah #Ashen #Anoxia #TechnicalDeathMetal #ExtremeMetal #DeathMetal #MetalTour #MetalFestival #LiveMetal #AustraliaMetal #NewZealandMetal #ProgDeathMetal

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Charlie Benante from ANTHRAX to talk about their long-awaited Australian headline tour with Alien Weaponry, digging into deep cuts for the run, and the possibility of fans hearing new material live.He also shares details about the upcoming album, his lifelong love of comics that helped shape his creativity and juggling his duties with Pantera!ANTHRAX AUSTRALIA 2026Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane - Monday 23 MarchHindley St. Music Hall, Adelaide - Wednesday 25 MarchFestival Hall, Melbourne - Thursday 26 MarchEnmore Theatre, Sydney - Saturday 28 March TICKETS ON SALE NOWFor complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson#Anthrax #ThrashMetal #CharlieBenante #HeavyMetal #metalinterview

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Ferdi Handojo from Vanta to talk about their new album Perpetual Selection. Ferdi shared how the trio handles everything DIY, the blend of black metal, deathcore, and melodic death in the album, and the stories behind songs like Empty Shell, Kuyang, and Alchemy. He also talked about the themes of human struggle, folklore, and how metal serves as a creative outlet for the band and their fans.‘Perpetual Selection’ album out now and released independentlyStream: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PbTX7JIXfVUOlLRE1xCxIOrder: https://vantametalofficial.com🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson

The Everblack Podcast caught up with David Simonich from Signs of the Swarm to talk about the band’s upcoming Australian tour with Born of Osiris, what fans can expect from their crushing new setlist. David also discusses the deeply personal themes behind the band’s recent material, how songwriting acts as therapy, life on the road, and what lies ahead for Signs of the Swarm as they continue touring and working toward their next record.BORN OF OSIRIS and SIGNS OF THE SWARM 2026 Australian Tour DatesWednesday 18th March ADELAIDE, Lion Arts FactoryThursday 19th March MELBOURNE, Max WattsFriday 20th March BRISBANE, Brightside OutdoorsSaturday 21st March SYDNEY, Manning BarTickets On Sale Now From: https://thephoenix.au/born-of-osiris-2026/🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson#signsoftheswarm , #davidsimonich, #deathcore, #metalinterview, #everblackpodcast, #heavymetal, #extrememetal, #metalpodcast, #bornofosiris, #deathcoremusic, #metalcommunity, #australiantour, #metalvocals, #metalbands, #extrememetalinterview

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Dani Filth from Cradle of Filth to talk about the band’s upcoming Australian co-headline tour with DevilDriver. Dani discusses his long friendship with Dez Fafara, why the two bands make such a great touring combination, and what fans can expect from the shows. He also talks about the success of their latest album The Screaming of the Valkyries, starting work on the next Cradle of Filth record, touring life, and his love of classic horror films like The Evil Dead and Hellraiser.Interview: JD GarrahyCradle Of Filth and DevilDriver Australian Tour DatesThursday 9th July BRISBANE, The TivoliFriday 10th July SYDNEY, The EnmoreSaturday 11th July MELBOURNE, The ForumTuesday 14th July ADELAIDE, Hindley Street Music HallThursday 16th July PERTH, The AstorTickets:From: https://thephoenix.au/cradle-of-filth-and-devildriver/ or https://metropolistouring.com/cradle-of-filth-uk-and-devil-driver-us-2026/🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM:🔗 https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcast🌐 Follow Everblack:🔹 Website: www.everblack.com.au🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EverblackmediaIntro Theme by Jaymes Jackson#CradleOfFilth #DaniFilth #DevilDriver #EverblackPodcast #MetalInterview #ExtremeMetal #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #metalpodcast