Concerts That Made Us

On this episode Brian is joined by Jason Horseman from Gage. Gage hails from the historic and dusty diamond mining town of Kimberley, South Africa. Founded by frontman, drummer, singer and songwriter, Jason Horseman in 2007, the band has performed at several local and international festivals to growing numbers of fans. Five years in the making, ‘World Below You’ was Recorded at B-Sharp Studios and...

On this episode Brian is joined by Daniel Morales of Aurora Dream Aurora Dream is a Miami, Florida-based musical project that was founded by Daniel Morales in 2016, during his final months at university. The project was launched with the release of "Parallel Colors (Demo)," a single that was originally meant to be a personal release. However, due to high demand during live shows, Daniel...

On this episode Brian is joined by David Culbert from Bleed The Sky. Formed in 2003, Orange County based metal band Bleed The Sky are back with a new single as well as a new frontman. Following two well received albums released on Nuclear Blast Records, Paradigm in Entropy (2005) and Murder the Dance (2008), the band once again redefined who they are with the Art Is War Records...

On this episode Brian is joined by Ashley, Estian and Kyle from Lower Hollow. Carving a new path through the remnants of broken ideals. The world stood still and watched as we all shifted priorities, some losing everything while others faced indefinite change. An uncertain future; the end of an era. An idea birthed out of frustration for old flames dying, LOWER HOLLOW cut its teeth behind closed d...

On this episode Brian is joined by Alex Raser from Alborn. Formed in 2016, Northern Illinois based alternative metal band  Alborn  consists of Justin Taylor [guitar/lead vocals], Alex Raser [Drums/vocals], Zame Lewis [bass] and Nate Guske [guitar/vocals]. Their sound has been compared to Deftones or a heavier version of Alice in Chains. But, make no mistake,  Alborn  has create...

On this episode Brian is joined by Steven Nathan and Ken Yang from Don't Believe In Ghosts. Don’t Believe in Ghosts are an alternative indie pop band formed and based in New York City. Led by singer, songwriter, and producer Steven Nathan, the group features Dan DelVecchio on guitar, Alex Goumas on bass, and Ken Yang on drums. Don't Believe in Ghosts released their latest single "Always Right" on...

On this episode Brian is joined by very good friend of the show Mathew Thomas of Super Cool Radio. Super Cool Radio delivers fun and exciting interviews with great artists in the music industry along with a few special guests. Super Cool Radio is a podcast based out of South Bend, Indiana started by Matthew Thomas in 2019. Matthew has chatted with many artists including Raven Black, Edge Of Paradi...

On this episode Brian is joined by Rex and Zak from Uncured. Uncured is an active rock 4-piece from New Jersey, USA, founded by brothers Rex Cox (vocals and guitar) and Zak Cox (lead guitar), and joined by bassist Micah Smith and drummer Zachary King. ​Uncured began touring in 2017 and has performed 300 shows in 14 countries with top acts such as Lacuna Coil, ​Jinjer, and All That Remains, ju...

On this episode Brian is joined by Nick and Tommy from Dust Biters. Dust Biters is an emerging, emotive post-hardcore band from Chicago, IL, with a torpedo of groovy riffs and aggressive swing - a sound indicative of their mosaic of influences like Refused, Glassjaw, and Against Me! - that is as clever as it is reckless. Guilt, the debut full-length record from Dust Biters, was independently relea...

On this episode Brian is joined by Nico and Justin from Canadian metal/metalcore band Fayne. Fayne is a progressive, metal/metalcore act based out of Montreal, Canada. This unstoppable quartet delivers heavy-driven drums, crushing guitar riffs and basslines, crowned with powerful clean and screaming vocals. Fayne’s progressive metalcore experience causes physical and emotional responses you never...

On this episode Brian is joined by JD Simo. Nashville-based guitarist, singer and songwriter JD Simo released his new album, ‘Songs From The House Of Grease’, on 13th January. Recorded with his trio which includes drummer Adam Abrashoff and bassist Todd Bolden. Containing five songs with a total running time of 40 minutes, it includes covers of John Coltrane's 'Afro Blue', Blind Alfred Reed's...

On this episode Brian is joined by Vincent, Matt and Steven from reaLation. reaLation is an alternative metal band who dedicates itself to seeking the truth. The songs the band writes focus on real world problems, issues and concerns. reaLation tries to shed light on subject areas that were either taboo or ignored in the past, or issues that have yet to come to the surface. Or in simple terms, tru...

On this episode Brian is joined by Pieter Hendriks, the man behind Soothsayer Orchestra. Soothsayer Orchestra releases new album "The Last Black Flower" on 4th February 2023 via Lay Bare Recordings. Pieter Hendriks is a musical solitudinarian who has enough gumption to leave the commonplace behind and only take with him what can enrich his music and performance. There is a certain weight of traged...

On this episode Brian is joined by long time musician and performer Jammie Bosstel. Jammie is the frontman of both Praise The Fallen and Bosstel. Starting his musical journey in the early 1990's, his most widely known accomplishment was the Jagermeister Band Signal from 2003 to 2009. Jammie has opened for many nationals such as : Sponge, Local H, Dope, Staind, Three Days Grace, Puddle Of Mud, Pron...

On this episode Brian is joined by Michael and Daniel from Bird Problems. Bird Problems is a Progressive Metal band with modern Jazz influences from Montréal, Canada started by brothers Michael (Vocals) & Daniel "Djank" Smilovitch (Drums) in 2013. With Joseph Anidjar on guitar and Matt McCormack on Bass, Bird Problems are know for their energetic live performances pushing boundaries both music...

On this episode Brian is joined by Brendan Ferriera, frontman of Wicked Love. Based in Charleston South Carolina, Wicked Love are a new band with old school flavour. Their music is a captivating blend of pop, metal and rock n roll. In the past they have opened for Seether, Hell Yeah and Five Finger Death Punch. Tune in to hear all about: The history of Wicked Love including breaking up and reformi...

On this episode Brian is joined by Tommy Miller from Void King. Void King are a Stoner Rock/Doom Metal band from Indianapolis. Formed 8 years ago, they have gone on to tour extensively in the US and Europe building a strong following. With cult influences their live shows are truly something to behold. Void King released the album Barren Dominion in 2019 and are currently busy working on new music...

On the 100th episode of Concerts That Made Us Brian is joined by Jason Oosthuizen from Oooth. 9th of December seen the release of Catastrophe, the new album from South African hard rockers Oooth, led by renowned drummer, guitarist, and vocalist Jason Oosthuizen. The album was recorded and produced by Jacques Du Plessis at his High Seas Studios in Johannesburg and features guest appearances from so...

On this episode Brian is joined by Andy Ross. American patriot, country-rocker, and CEO – all titles held by Andy Ross. The epitome of the American Dream, Andy Ross has built an empire on his electric personality and abilities as a singer/songwriter, entertainer, entrepreneur, bow hunter, car enthusiast and TV host. Not only has his patriotic country-rock sound been featured as the theme song for...

On this episode Brian is joined by Ken Lewis of obSCENE Stealers. obSCENE Stealers are the collision of music industry titans Ken Lewis and Michael Maas. Meshing over 100+ gold records with scores of epic movie trailers, this dynamics duo’s sound can only be described as EPIC AF! Michael Maas brings the cinematic smoke while Ken Lewis channels his experience working with every artist in the known...

On this episode Brian is joined by Charlie Tsiolis from Progressive Thrash Metal Band AFTERMATH. Aftermath are currently putting the finishing touches on No Time To Waste, their forthcoming third album in a trilogy, on which the title track described above is included. The new album is a departure from the previous dark, concept album installment in the trilogy. It also includes the band’s re...

On this episode Brian is joined by Justin Swart from The Amblers. The Amblers are a dirty rock power duo made up of Justin Swart (guitar, vocals) and Jason Hinch (Drums). Unlike, say, the White Stripes, however, these fellas mesh a swinging Yardbirds-meets-Raconteurs vibe with a folk-induced mind-set that makes for a more cerebral listen whilst still rocking out completely, stripped of any bloated...

On this episode Brian is joined by Johni Holiday, frontman and chief songwriter of South African stoner rockers Ruff Majik. Originally formed in 2012, it wasn't until 2015 that Ruff Majik released their debut EP "The Bear" which led to some touring and recognition. Fast forward to 2022 having built up a rockin back catalogue of music, a strong following and having achieved something most South Afr...

On this episode Brian is joined by Jymmy Tolland from The Lonely Ones. Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. No strangers to the hardships of the music industry, The Lonely Ones know what they want and know how to get it.  Tune in to hear all about: The latest release "Bedroom Door" Going fr...

On this episode Brian is joined by Floris from South African rock band Atomic Drive. Atomic Drive is an original high-energy, melodic riff rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. Drawing influence from the likes of Audioslave, Guns n Roses and AC DC, the band was formed in 2019 by Floris le Roux (Vocals, Guitar), Steph Nortje (Drums) and Nick Kuiper (Bass, Backing Vocals). Since then, Atomic Drive...