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Ep 85 - Happy Metal New Year (whats on the cards for 2023)
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So its 2023 and the the first show of the year lets take a look at whats coming up and what the year may have in store for us. Some BIG names in the world of metal on the cusp of releasing or just about to finish producing new material for 2023 and into 2024.
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EP 231 Helloween's Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 1
52:01|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 vocals, lightning-fast riffs, and fantasy-laced storytelling — this is Helloween at their most majestic.EP 230 The Metal Roos Tapes! Volume 3 - Tarja Turunen talks new Solo Album and GhostSeeker's Celeste Dudeson talks New album
59:12|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 releases to date.Then in Part Two, it’s a powerful conversation with Celeste Dudeson of rising heavyweights Ghostseeker. We unpack the themes and sonic direction of their latest record Divergence, a boundary-pushing slab of modern metal that's turning heads across the scene.Plug in for another blast of raw insight and heavy metal heart — only on Heavy Metal Tones.Metal-Roos.com.au for all your metal needsEP 229 Blast From The Past Ozzy Osbourne's Classic No Rest For The Wicked
55:32|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 week and that's a promise.EP 228 King Witch 3rd album III a doom laden classic
44:52|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 with a raw, adrenaline-fueled blast from Antagonizor. Their track Midnight Racer is a high-speed assault of punk-infused heavy metal that burns rubber and scorches the senses. It's wild, it's gritty, and it demands your attention from their latest release Edgelords From HellTwo bands. Two styles. One relentless episode. Turn it up and ride it out with Heavy Metal Tones.As promised here are the two episodes one a review for Edgelords From Hell and other a cracking interview.https://open.spotify.com/episode/6u8w9SIBz1f7jl6feBAP3J?si=11d207dd48b64d73https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNQIaC7aN64M0fvVRxs8f?si=81a70b1e298944f3Here is the interview with King Witch that I did for metal-roos.com.auhttps://youtu.be/zDnXKrmTSpk?si=XZ43_uDjPj_sMn1nEnjoy and please do come and chat on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetalTonesPatreon.com/heavymetaltones for all add free streams and to help support the show.Ask ChatGPTEp 227 Public Image Limited's 80's classic Record- ALBUM (Tape, CD, Single, Video)
01:02:27|This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we step outside the traditional metal vaults and dive deep into the raw, genre-bending world of Public Image Ltd. and their groundbreaking 1986 release, ALBUM. Join me as I explore the history behind this bold record, its razor-sharp lyrics, and the heavyweight session musicians who helped craft its unique sound. It’s a journey through post-punk, experimental edges, and the unmistakable voice of John Lydon—unpacking how this record shattered expectations and still resonates today. Tune in and turn it up!EP 226 The Celtic Frost story (reasonably accurate) Part 2
39:54|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 avant-garde metal scenes. Join us as we uncover the mythos, the madness, and the music that reshaped heavy metal’s darkest edges. This Week what happens when you let loose of the controls and when you mix the wrong producer with the wrong music.... How do they get up and what is the end like for this brilliant and visionary band.patreon.com/heavymetaltones Part two will be there same time next weeks episode airsEP 225 The Metal Roos Tapes! Volume 2- Steve Blanco - (Imperial Triumphant) - JT & Jess - (ERRA)
58:36|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 the lowdown on their much-anticipated upcoming Australian tour.Raw, real, and straight from the archives — this is Metal Roos Tapes: Volume 2. Don't miss it.www.metal-roos.com.auEP 224 The Celtic Frost story (reasonably accurate) Part 1
59:06|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 avant-garde metal scenes. Join us as we uncover the mythos, the madness, and the music that reshaped heavy metal’s darkest edges.patreon.com/heavymetaltones Part two will be there same time next weeks episode airsEP 223 Candlemass Doom laden masterpiece Ancient Dreams
01:00:03|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 stumble under its own weight? Tune in and find out. Doom awaits.As mentioned Ep 56 - Doom, Doom we are all Doomed!!!!!! is a starting point to the nuts n bolts of Doom Metal.....