Heavy Metal Tones

TRIVAN & HKSPK — TWO FACES OF THE EUROPEAN UNDERGROUNDEpisode 295 is a double header that takes Heavy Metal Tones deep into two very different corners of the European black metal underground.First up, TRIVAN from Croatia — esoteric, philosophical and steeped in an atmosphere that feels almost ancient. Their music is built around darkness, introspection, spiritual resistance and the search for something deeper beneath the surface.Then we head to Germany for HKSPK, whose black/death metal takes a much more introspective and contemporary path. Their music feels rooted in lived experience, loss, conflict and the world around them — raw, direct and very much of the present.Two bands. Two countries. Two very different approaches to extreme metal.One feels ancient. The other feels new.One looks beyond the world. The other looks directly into it.And to make this episode even more special, I've got TWO EXCLUSIVE TRACKS — one from each of these European underground bands.This is Heavy Metal Tones at its best: digging beneath the surface, finding music that deserves to be heard, and bringing it directly to you.TRIVAN 🇭🇷 Croatia🌐 Official Website🎵 Bandcamp📘 Facebook📸 InstagramHKSPK 🇩🇪 Germany🌐 Official Website🎵 Bandcamp📸 Instagram📘 Facebook▶️ YouTube

Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 29450 Years of Punk 1976–2026 – Part 7: The Northern SoundThe punk story heads north for Episode 294 as we continue the journey through 50 Years of Punk 1976–2026.This time, we’re looking at the sound coming out of the North of England and diving deep into one of the most important and influential records of the era — Gang Of Four’s Entertainment!.Sharp, angular, political and completely unlike anything that came before it, Entertainment! took the raw energy of punk and twisted it into something more challenging — mixing funk, dub, art-rock and post-punk into a record that still sounds incredibly relevant decades later.But this isn’t just about one album. It’s about the Northern Sound, the bands, the attitude and the cultural landscape that helped push punk into new territory.Turn it up, strap in and join me as the 50-year journey continues.Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 294.

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I’m back with Terrestrials — and this time I’m joined by guitarist Adrian Dukeand drummer Ben Benton for a deep dive into the band’s latest chapter.We talk about their brand-new singles “Many Moons” and “Endure”, the stories behind the songs, the evolution of the band and what’s happening behind the scenes as Terrestrials continue to push their sound forward.You might remember my earlier conversation with Scott Alexander, where we talked about the band, their musical journey and their album Iridescent. Well, now we pick up that story and see where Terrestrials are heading next.“Many Moons” looks at fear, failure and stepping outside those comfortable places we sometimes get stuck in, while “Endure” takes things somewhere deeper and more reflective.Two new songs, two great musicians and plenty of conversation about where Terrestrials are heading next.So turn it up and join me for Heavy Metal Tones Episode 293. 🤘🔥🎧 Listen to Episode 293:Heavy Metal Tones on Acast🎙️ My earlier interview with Scott Alexander – EP 232:Heavy Metal Tones – Scott Alexander / Terrestrials🎥 Terrestrials – Many Moons:Watch Many Moons on YouTube🎥 Terrestrials – Endure:Watch Endure on YouTubeCheck out Terrestrials and support the band:Terrestrials Official WebsiteHeavy Metal Tones — where the classics meet the future of metal.

When Low-Fi Becomes Audiophile — Are We Improving the Classics?This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I’m getting into a subject that can divide music fans faster than a dodgy guitar solo — re-recording, remixing and remastering classic albums and tracks in the pursuit of better sound.Can you really take a raw, dirty, low-fi classic and make it better without taking away what made it special in the first place?I take a deep dive into Cronos’ re-recordings of classic Venom tracks, looking at what happens when one of the architects of extreme metal goes back and revisits the music that helped define the genre.Then I turn the spotlight onto the audiophile pressing of the Sex Pistols’ Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. Does improving the sound reveal more detail and power — or does some of the glorious roughness and attitude get lost along the way?This is a very personal look at original recordings versus reworked versions, the audiophile obsession, nostalgia, production choices and that eternal question:Should we really be fixing something that wasn’t broken?Turn it up, trust your ears, and join me for Episode 292 of Heavy Metal Tones.Patreon.com/heavymetaltones zVLL3D7STt5lZe4UK2TQ

🔥 THE 5TH YEAR SPECIAL KICKS OFF! 🔥This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I’m celebrating five years of the show with something special — an in-depth interview with hard rock/prog band Refestremus!We dive deep into their brand-new album, the music, the journey of the band, the stories behind the songs and so much more. There was simply too much to fit into one episode, so this special interview is coming to you in two parts!It’s a huge celebration, a great conversation and the perfect way to mark five years of Heavy Metal Tones. 🤘Part One starts the journey now — and Part Two is coming soon!Strap in, turn it up and join the celebration! 🔥🎸🤘

Marillion’s Misplaced Childhood – Part 2: The Lyrical JourneyWe’re going deeper into Misplaced Childhood.In Part 2 of my look at this Marillion masterpiece, I move beyond the music and into the lyrics — following the emotional and psychological journey that runs through the entire album.Love, loss, memory, innocence, obsession, loneliness and the passage from childhood into adulthood… Misplaced Childhood tells a story that becomes more powerful with every listen.This isn’t just a collection of songs — it’s a journey through one person’s memories, dreams and emotional scars.So turn it up, settle in and join me as we take a deep lyrical dive into Misplaced Childhood.Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 289.

 HEAVY METAL TONES – EPISODE 288 5 YEARS OF HEAVY METAL TONES Marillion – Misplaced Childhood: An Emotional Dive – Part 1Five years. 288 episodes. And somehow, we’re still here making noise. To celebrate five years of Heavy Metal Tones, I’m taking a deeply personal and emotional dive into one of progressive rock’s true classics — Marillion’s 1985 masterpiece, Misplaced Childhood.This isn’t just a look at an album. Misplaced Childhood is a journey through love, loss, memory, innocence and heartbreak, wrapped inside one of the most beautifully constructed concept albums of its era.For Part 1, we start the journey and dig into the story, the music and the emotions that make this album so enduring — and why, all these years later, it can still hit you right in the chest.Five years of Heavy Metal Tones deserves something special.So pour yourself a drink, put the headphones on, turn it up… and come with me into Misplaced Childhood.Heavy Metal Tones – 5 Years. 288 Episodes. And we’re nowhere near finished yet.

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, buckle up because we're going long!Joining me is Vlad from Australian metal outfit Besomora to talk about their upcoming EP, Devotion To The Fear. We dive into the band's journey, the stories behind the music, and what fans can expect from this crushing new release. Plus, you'll hear the powerful first single, "Imminent Lies."And as an exclusive treat for Heavy Metal Tones listeners, I'm premiering the brand-new Terrestrials single "Many Moons" ahead of my upcoming interview with the band, where we'll be discussing their eagerly awaited new album.Interviews, exclusive new music, and plenty of metal conversation—this one's packed from start to finish.It's a long one... so strap in, turn it up, and enjoy Episode 287 of Heavy Metal Tones!