Everblack Podcast

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Johnny Hourigan and Josh Hobbins from The Matador ahead of their appearance at Necrosonic Festival. We chat about their return after a decade away, their latest EP Throat of the Mountain, supporting Gaerea, writing new material, recording plans and what’s next for the band. Throat of the Mountain is out now: https://thematador1.bandcamp.com/album/throat-of-the-...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with **El Sangrón from BRUJERIA** ahead of their long-awaited return to Australia with **Carcass**. El Sangrón discusses the band’s journey following the loss of Juan Brujo and Pinche Peach, keeping the BRUJERIA legacy alive, his history with the band, the current lineup, touring with Carcass, his other band Sangre, and what the future could hold for new BRUJERIA mu...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Johannes Eckerström from Avatar to talk about the band’s return down under, supporting Metallica, being praised by one of the biggest bands in the world, connecting with fans, Avatar’s genre-defying sound, and what’s next as the band continues their relentless journey around the globe. AVATAR 2026 Australian and NZ Tour Dates Wednesday 26th August ADELAIDE, Lio...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Troy Sanders from Mastodon to talk about their upcoming album Marrow Deep, its heavier direction, welcoming Nick Johnston into the band, and the incredible lineup of guest musicians. Troy also opens up about loss, moving forward after the passing of Brent Hinds, the emotional power of music, and how turning darkness and grief into art can help both the artist a...

The Everblack Podcast sat down with James Norbert Ivanyi to chat about his upcoming instrumental album Phantasm Cozenage, his creative process, surreal artwork, storytelling through instrumental music, signature guitars, and plans for an Australian tour in 2027. 'The Phantasm Cozenage' is released on August 19. Pre orders are available from Friday Aug 7 from 5.00pm AEDT https://jamesnorbertivanyi....

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Adam Glynn from Five Star Prison Cell to talk about their return at Necrosonic Festival, reuniting after 15 years, revisiting their unique sound, the band’s legacy, and what the future may hold. Necrosonic Festival Saturday August 22 Mansfield Tavern Brisbane https://necrosonicfestival.com/ 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Eve...

The Everblack Podcast spoke to Captain Sensible from The Damned about 50 years of punk chaos, the band's incredible legacy, returning to Australia, wild stories from the early days, leaving the 9-5 behind for rock 'n' roll, staying authentic in modern music, and why The Damned are still going strong after five decades. THE DAMNED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SEPTEMBER 2026 TOUR DATES Tuesday 8th Sep...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Daniel Winter-Bates from Bury Tomorrow to talk about their crushing new single ‘Sx’, pushing the band’s sound into new territory, embracing change after 20 years, the evolution of modern metal vocals, his influences from deathcore and industrial metal, vocal techniques, and returning to Australia for their upcoming headline tour. BURY TOMORROW (UK) Australian T...

The Everblack Podcast spoke to Nagash from THE KOVENANT about bringing Nexus Polaris to Australia for the first time, revisiting the band's legendary catalogue, their evolution into cyber metal pioneers, winning Norwegian Grammy Awards, new vinyl releases, and the future of THE KOVENANT including plans for a new album. THE KOVENANT with guests Hybrid Nightmares performing at: Sept 18th – Melbourne...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Jason Brown from Sunk Loto to talk about the band's long-awaited return, their upcoming Australian tour, reconnecting with fans after all these years, the legacy of Between Birth and Death, new music, and what the future holds for one of Australia's most influential heavy bands Interview: Dan Maynard 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM: 🔗 https://lin...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Elijah Witt from CANE HILL ahead of their return to Australia, discussing the band’s evolution, their upcoming shows with Ocean Grove, and how their live performance has grown since their first trip down under. Elijah opens up about the emotional weight behind Cane Hill’s music, the personal shift that shaped their latest material, and why he believes songs sho...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Briton Bond and Cody Quistad from Florida metalcore heavyweights WAGE WAR ahead of their It Calls Me By Name Australian headline tour. The guys discuss their crushing new EP It Calls Me By Name, capturing the raw aggression of Florida’s swamp atmosphere, balancing brutal riffs with huge melodic hooks, writing their latest material, and what fans can expect when...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Daniel Tompkins from Tesseract to talk about the band's upcoming Australian tour with Karnivool, evolving their immersive live show, his solo project Prince of Failure, opening up about his ADHD diagnosis and mental health, finding balance as an artist, the creative future of Tesseract, and much more. 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM: 🔗 https://li...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Lzzy Hale to talk about paying tribute to Chris Cornell on the KING ULTRAMEGA Soundgarden project, the importance of conversations around mental health in the music industry, the success of Everest, and Halestorm's plans to return to Australia. KING ULTRAMEGA's Tribute Cover of SOUNDGARDEN's ‘Loud Love’ Ft. Lzzy Hale and Dave Krusen, In Memory of Chris Cornell...

The Everblack Podcast sat down with Stan Bush to talk about THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION, revisiting the iconic anthems "The Touch" and "Dare" 40 years later, the enduring legacy of the 1986 animated classic, his lifelong connection to the Transformers fandom, re-recording songs that defined a generation, and why these timeless tracks continue to inspire fan...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Jason Peppiatt from Psycroptic to talk about the band's crushing new album The Pulse Of Annihilation, its heavier and more cinematic direction, working with Jason Keyser on the record, the creative process with Joe Haley, upcoming Australian and Japanese tour dates, Necrosonic Festival, and plenty more. The Pulse Of Annihilation is out now via Metal Blade Recor...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with The Majestic Beast and Torsten Steel from Brisbane pirate metal legends Lagerstein to talk about their huge hometown return with Too Long Between Drinks, reuniting the crew, bringing the S.S. Plunderberg back to the stage, and what fans can expect from their legendary live party experience. The boys chat wild touring stories, pirate shenanigans, their upcoming...

The Everblack Podcast sat down with MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro to discuss the band's powerful new album Far From God, their fearless approach to evolving their sound, and why the time has finally come to bring Moonspell to Australia. Far From God is out now, via Napalm Records. http://lnk.to/Moonspell-FarFromGod 🎙️ EVERBLACK PODCAST – SUBSCRIBE & STREAM: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Everblack...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Amanda Lyberg from EVA UNDER FIRE to talk about the band's crushing new album Villainous, embracing a heavier sound, collaborating with Maria Brink (IN THIS MOMENT), balancing life as a rock vocalist and therapist, and hitting the road with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Amanda also opens up about the album's themes of self-discovery, the band's biggest chapter yet,...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Adam Biggs from RIVERS OF NIHIL to talk about the band's long-awaited return to Australia alongside PSYCROPTIC, the overwhelming response to their acclaimed self-titled album, the deeper themes behind the record, stepping into the role of frontman, the inspiration behind standout tracks like "Criminals," upcoming tours with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and MACHINE HEAD, a...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Holding Absence frontman Lucas Woodland to talk about the band’s long-awaited Australian headline tour, new singles “Reflection” and “Whisper,” signing with Sumerian Records, and the creative direction behind their upcoming album Modern Life Is Lonely. Lucas also discusses the differences between Australian and Japanese crowds, his famously energetic stage pres...

The Everblack Podcast sat down with Phil Jamieson to talk about his upcoming PJ Air Tour, new solo album 10 Charlie, life on the road, creativity, and how his solo music offers a more intimate contrast to the high-energy world of Grinspoon. 10Charlie out August 14 and available to presave here: https://philjamieson.lnk.to/10Charlie PHIL JAMIESON – PJ AIR Tour with special guests Tickets from www.p...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Lindsay “The Doctor” McDougall from Frenzal Rhomb to talk about the upcoming Dead of Winter Festival, where he’ll be performing a duo acoustic set with Jay Whalley, plus the cancelled Sydney Opera House orchestral plans, Weezer tribute shows, side projects, and new Frenzal material in the works! DEAD OF WINTER Saturday 27 June 2026 - Mansfield Tavern BNE Doors...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Isaac Brock to talk about Modest Mouse’s acclaimed new album An Eraser and a Maze, his unconventional songwriting process, future music plans, the Ice Cream Party fan club, and why he spent the afternoon battling a mountain of peaches. Modest Mouse - An Eraser And A Maze out now via Glacial Pace Recordings / Virgin Music Group https://modest-mouse.lnk.to/AnEras...

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Kyle Schaefer from Fallujah to talk about the band's return to Australia for Shredfest with Obscura, a massive year of international touring, life on the road, vocal health, and the evolving live experience of Xenotaph! OBSCURA (GER) FALLUJAH (USA)^ ASHEN (WA) + ANOXIA (NSW) # + Special Guests Dates 03/09 AUS Perth - The Rosemount 04/09 AUS Adelaide - Lions Art...