Heavy Metal Tones

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with two of the most captivating voices in modern Nordic music, Sylvaineand Eivør, as they prepare to bring their unique sounds to Australian audiences. (Note that this tour was March 2026) We discuss their upcoming Australian tour, the creative forces behind their music, and how they blend elements of folk, atmospheric soundscapes, metal, and emotion into something truly unforgettable. From the icy landscapes that inspire their art to the challenges and rewards of performing across the world, this is a fascinating conversation with two artists who continue to push musical boundaries.Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, join me for an in-depth look at the worlds of Sylvaine and Eivør, along with a selection of music showcasing why both artists have become such compelling and respected voices on the international stage.Only on Heavy Metal Tones.

Heavy Metal Tones Episode 278 takes a trip back to 1974 as we explore Phenomenon, the third album from legendary British hard rockers UFO. Widely regarded as the record that launched the band's classic era, Phenomenon introduced the incredible guitar talents of Michael Schenker and marked UFO's transition from space rock adventurers to hard rock heavyweights. Featuring timeless classics such as "Doctor Doctor" and "Rock Bottom," this album helped lay the foundations for generations of hard rock and heavy metal bands that followed.Then in the break, it's time for something brand new and brutally heavy with the latest single from Vienna's rising extreme metal force The Devastation. If you like your metal fierce, uncompromising, and packed with intensity, this is one you won't want to miss.From hard rock history to the cutting edge of extreme metal, Episode 278 delivers another journey through the sounds that make Heavy Metal Tones essential listening.https://thedevastationband.com/homeHere is a Taste of The Devastation livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEpejxWrQC4

This week on Heavy Metal Tones things take an unexpected turn. The planned review of Sepultura had to be postponed due to personal reasons, but the metal gods delivered something just as crushing in its place.Episode 277 becomes a Cavalera family affair as I dive into two exclusive interviews. First up is metal legend Max Cavalera talking all things Soulfly, the spirit of heavy music, and the fire that still drives one of metal’s most influential voices. Then I’m joined by his stepson Richie Cavalera from Incite as we discuss the band’s evolution, modern groove metal aggression, and carrying the Cavalera legacy into a new generation.No scripts, no plans, just raw conversation, heavy riffs, and two generations of extreme metal power on one massive episode of Heavy Metal Tones.

The 50 Years of Punk (1976–2026) series rolls into Part 4, and in this month's special we hit one of the true bridge records of the era. Before punk fully kicked the doors off the hinges, Eddie and the Hot Rods were already flooring the accelerator — and their debut album Teenage Depression became the missing link between the grit of Pub Rock and the explosion of Punk Rock.In Episode 276, I dive into how this high-octane record captured the urgency, attitude and street-level energy that helped spark a movement. We’ll explore the band’s place in the late-70s scene, the raw sound that pushed pub rock into overdrive, and why Teenage Depression still feels like a live wire nearly 50 years on.Turn it up, feel the speed, and join me for another chapter in punk history on Heavy Metal Tones.

This week on Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 275, we unleash the ferocity of Destruction Of The Healer and their brand-new album A Universe BereavedThis isn’t doom — this is full-throttle extreme metal. Savage riffs, relentless drums, and a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere that hits like a meteor strike. This record is intense, aggressive, and absolutely uncompromising, and we’re diving deep into the tones, the songwriting, and where this beast of an album sits in the modern underground.I’ll also be spinning the first single “Beastial Hunger”, so prepare yourself for a taste of the chaos.If your metal is fast, brutal, and unrelenting… this episode is essential listening.As promised here is the YouTube linkhttps://youtu.be/OGkjzJrmuEI?si=_54w9v3YOYiDWTj8

This week on Heavy Metal Tones Episode 274, we go fully subterranean with Aussie riff burrowers Gopher and their debut album Tunnel Buddies.Legend has it the band was founded by two historically questionable heroes, Ned Smelly and Ernie Bingo, after a very long boat trip with the First Fleet. While the rest of the passengers were busy inventing Australia, these two were apparently below deck inventing fuzz tone and arguing about snacks. History may not confirm this… but the riffs absolutely do.This album digs deep into groove, chaos, and pure backyard-mosh energy. It’s loud, it’s ridiculous, and it sounds like someone plugged a distortion pedal into a shovel and said, “Yeah, that’ll do.”I’ll also be spinning two standout singles from the record: the gloriously deranged Kupa- Kupa Mamam and the sky-high party anthem The Party In The Sky. Because even tunnel dwellers need a rooftop celebration.Grab your hard hat and a cold one — this week we’re going underground, and the party started in 1788.Kupa - Kupa Malamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoLgTPcXd0The Party In The Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnHYs6yNszgMerch baby Merch https://gopherit.bandcamp.com/merch

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive headfirst into the unmistakable roar of Zakk Wylde and the enduring legacy of Black Label Society. Episode 272 puts the band’s latest album under the microscope, exploring how its tone, attitude, and riff power stack up against the crushing foundation laid by the first four records: Sonic Brew, Stronger Than Death, 1919 Eternal, and The Blessed Hellride.From gritty Southern sludge to soaring melodic leads and that signature pinch-harmonic scream, we trace the evolution of BLS tone and ask the big question: does the new album carry the same fire, or does it forge a different path? Expect deep riff analysis, tone talk, and a celebration of one of modern metal’s most recognisable sounds.Metal Roos interview with Zakk Wylde about the new albumhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJm5BKxip8&t=161s

Episode 273 of Heavy Metal Tones is a full-on Crypt Crawl into the underground, where the cold is creeping in and the riffs are burning hot. Wynter is coming… and Evillean have brought the fuel.This week I dive into the brand-new EPs from both bands, digging into the sound, the atmosphere and why these releases deserve a place on your radar if you live for the darker corners of heavy music. Along the way I spin Wynter’s crushing “Black Widow” and unleash Evillean’s ferocious “Bitchcntsumfck”, then close out the episode with exclusive previews of another track from each band.Fresh underground metal, icy vibes, and serious attitude — join me for the latest Crypt Crawl.https://www.facebook.com/Evileanhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562429490500Wynter - Black Widow Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wykpIGoFgoEvilean - Bitchcntscumfckhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtIrTZ9xdk