There's been a couple of changes to tours. Read the full post for more details. __________

These guys are from Belgium. They play a riffy brand of thrash that I really dug. Check it out. __________

I spoke with Justine Daaé from ELYOSE, about the latest EP, 'Persona' which came out late February. We also spoke about the change from band to solo project, and the hard work put in as an independent artist. Fascinating chat. __________

Website format I spoke with Seeb Levermann from ORDEN OGAN about many things, including the many issues faced during the recording of the new album, 'Final Days'. A great chat with him, check it all out below. __________

Website format THE IRON MAIDENS have now had to postpone their Australian tour again. Keep an eye on those overseas tours, I have a feeling a few more will be pushed back AGAIN. Also, if you hear something before me, please let me know. EDIT- dates rescheduled for Feb. 2022. Check gig guide. __________

Website format I spoke with Lars Nedland of WHITE VOID (also of BORKNEGAR and SOLEFALD) about the WHITE VOID album being released March 12th. A great insight into the ideas behind this band and how lockdown sped things along while other things were on hold. Also, hear him tell a story relating to a 'Vodka sauna'. __________

Website format A gig 2 weekends in a row? Hang on, what? This time it was SOUTH COAST RAW at the Port Noarlunga Football Club. __________

Website format Yay, we actually had a gig to go to, and we were allowed to stand. HIDDEN INTENT and SHATTER BRAIN launched their albums, supported by DEAD SUN. Photos linked below. __________

Website format I spoke to Aaron Pauley from OF MICE AND MEN about playing bass and covering all vocal duties after the previous singer left and how it seemed the most organic solution, recording remotely and the move to SharpTone Records. __________

Website format I spoke with Ricky Warwick,  of BLACK STAR RIDERS / THIN LIZZY / THE ALMIGHTY, about his excellent new solo album, 'When Life Was Hard And Fast'. As well as chatting about that, I also asked him about the call to join THIN LIZZY, the transition to BLACK STAR RIDERS, and the process behind my favourite BSR song. A fascinating chat. __________