Everblack Podcast

Australian Progressive Metal sensations The Stranger have just released their much anticipated sophomore album ‘Kaleidoscope’ via Octane Records. We sat down with Kalen and Linc from The Stranger to talk about the incredible new album ‘Kaleidoscope’, working with Octane Records, releasing music on vinyl, crazy merch ideas and more! The Stranger - ‘Kaleidoscope’ is OUT NOW Order here in both digita...

Blending huge soundscapes, earth-shattering riffs and soaring melodies, UK Modern Metal act DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL begin a new chapter in their highly-acclaimed career with their new album ‘Loss’, out April 9 via Nuclear Blast. This is the first release after signing with the metal heavyweight label and to feature the dual vocal attack of Ed Gibbs and Paul Green, taking their sound into exciting new...

Australian Alt Metal band Heartline have been making waves with the recent release of their latest EP ‘I call for the sinking warmth'. With it’s incredible songwriting, soundtrack like production and groundbreaking CGI visualiser companion videos, the band’s sophomore release is a fully immersive and emotionally charged musical experience from start to finish that will no doubt see the band hittin...

Australian melodic death / thrash metal maniacs FLAMING WREKAGE are back! Hailed as one of the country’s most hardworking and electrifying live acts, the band have returned with their new album ‘Cathedral Of Bones’ and recently announced Oz tour in support of it. We had a beer with Flaming Wrekage frontman Dave Lupton to talk about their new album ‘Cathedral Of Bones’, the personal subject behind...

Blending progressive metal, post-rock and ambient influences, Sydney’s Intrøspect create a spiritual atmospheric experience with their recently released second EP Midnight Sun, a collection of songs that take the listener on a sonic journey beyond imagination. We caught up with Intrøspect guitarist Jamie McVicker to talk about Midnight Sun and it’s lyrical concepts, sampling Carl Sagan, His work a...

Finland’s Wheel are one of the world’s fastest rising progressive metal acts. Their new album Resident Human has already gotten rave reviews in the lead up to it’s March 26 release and their rapidly growing fan base have been hanging to hear it in its incredible entirety since unleashing the singles ‘Fugue’ and ‘Hyperion’. We sat down with WHEEL frontman James Lascelles for the Everblack Podcast t...

German Power Metal masters Orden Ogan have recently released their epic new album ‘Final Days’, a record that takes the bands concept and themes into the future where artificial intelligence is self-aware and humanity is on the verge of a devastating cataclysmic event. We sat down with Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann from Orden Ogan for the Everblack Podcast to discuss the massive concept behind Final...

Since hitting the scene back in 2015, Brisbane’s VALHALORE has taken the heavy music world by storm with their unique blend of Melodic Death, Power, Symphonic and Folk Metal, building a loyal fan base from all reaches of the globe and gaining a reputation as a must-see live act. After spending the last few months recording their long-awaited second album, the band are hitting the road on their str...

Aussie thrash legends Hidden Intent are hitting the road this April in support of their latest killer album ‘Dead End Destiny’. The tour will see the band return to QLD for Odinfest on April 17 in Brisbane and it’s huge after-party show at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse on the Gold Coast on April 18 before the band head off to Alice Springs and beyond! It will be one hell of a weekend of thrash that you wo...

Viking Metal pioneers EINHERJER have recently released their eighth studio album ‘North Star’ to well deserved critical and fan acclaim, proving that once again the Nordic Black/folk Metal pioneers are an unstoppable force even this far into their career and can still write massive sounding memorable songs and records. We sat down with founding vocalist/bass player Frode Glesnes to talk about ‘Nor...

Swedish progressive metal band EVERGREY have just released their highly anticipated 12th album “Escape Of The Phoenix”. A record that captures the raw energy, power and expertise of a band that has perfected their craft for over 25 years and compacts it into one epic masterpiece. We sat down with EVERGREY frontman and founder Tom S. Englund for the Everblack Podcast to talk about the creation of “...

Metalcore legends Of Mice & Men are back with the brand new EP ‘Timeless’, the first in a trilogy recorded by the band themselves after signing with their new label Sharptone Records. We sat down with Of Mice & Men frontman and bass player Aaron Pauley to talk about the ‘Timeless’ EP and the trilogy it is a part of, signing with Sharptone Records, his secrets to recording the perfect vocal sound a...

Sydney heavy hitting 2 piece ASTRODEATH are currently smashing their way across the country on their ‘Leviathan Rising Tour’ in support of their latest single and preparation for their anticipated follow up full length “ASTRODEATH VOL.2.”, We sat down with Tim Lancken from ASTRODEATH to talk about their latest single ‘Leviathan Rising’, it’s video clip, recording ‘Astrodeath Vol 2’, their artwork...

We sat down with Frank Zappa’s son Ahmet for the Everblack Podcast to talk about Alex Winter’s documentary of his fathers life, Zappa’s musical influence on artists like Devin Townsend, Mr Bungle and Primus to name a few as well as Ahmet’s own work as a filmmaker, performer and more! ZAPPA will be released in Australia in cinemas February 18 2021. ***EVERBLACK PODCAST*** SUBSCRIBE and STREAM HERE:...

Brazilian powerhouse Thrash/Death band NERVOSA have recently released their new album ‘Perpetual Chaos’, an album that signifies the beginning of a new era for the group and proves they are an unstoppable force in metal. We sat down with Nervosa guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral for the Everblack Podcast to talk about ‘Perpetual Chaos’, the killer new line up and how she recruited the gir...

We sat down with Steven Wilson for the Everblack Podcast to talk about the musical direction of The Future Bites and it’s confrontational look at digital addictions, his thoughts on pop music and rocks place in the mainstream world, the video for the single ‘SELF’ and it’s terrifying predictions. We also discussed how he managed to get Elton John for ‘PERSONAL SHOPPER’, the fake merchandise on the...

Dutch Symphonic metal band EPICA will release their stunning new album ‘Ωmega' on February 26th through Nuclear Blast, the first collection of all-new material in five long years and a record definitely worth the wait! We sat down with Epica’s Simone Simons during lockdown to talk about the creation of ‘Ωmega’, the philosophies behind their lyrics and themes, if she ever plans on making an album w...

Juliet Landau is globally renowned for her rich acting career and her role as Drusilla in the pop culture phenomenon Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which took the world by storm and launched its stars and creator Joss Whedon into the spotlight. What I initially thought was going to be a straight forward interview about Landau’s new movie A Place Among the Dead, ended up taking an unexpected and eye-ope...

We sat down with Sam Bean from Australian extreme metal band WEREWOLVES for a very NSFW chat about their brutal new album ‘What a Time to be Alive’, hilariously offensive death metal lyrics and album covers, his parents reaction to his music, how they already have album number 3 on the way as well as future releases, the current status of The Berzerker and more! ***Warning*** (Seriously this inter...

We sat down with The Amenta frontman Cain Cressall to talk about the long awaited return of Australia’s extreme metal titans, their new album ‘Revelator’ and it’s 7 year musical evolution, the making of the ‘Sere Money’ video and the creation of the haunting prosthetic mask used in it, his journey as a vocalist and more! The Amenta - ‘Revelator’ is out Feb 19 and can be pre-ordered HERE : https://...

We sat down with legendary Norwegian Composer Einar Selvik to talk about the much anticipated new Wardruna album ‘Kvitravn’, Nordic culture in popular media and the importance of sharing the stories through his music, working on the Assassin's Creed Valhalla video game and more. Wardruna - ‘Kvitravn’ is out January 22. Pre orders available now nervegas.com.au/wardruna ***EVERBLACK PODCAST*** SUBSC...

Australian instrumental prog guitarist Plini has recently released his sophomore solo album ‘Impulse Voices’. Hailed as one of the top 10 best prog guitarists in the world, Plini’s unique style and sound is pushed further into new territories on the record and proves he is a creative force that will impact listeners and players for decades to come. We sat down with Plini to talk about ‘Impulse Voi...

Prog-Death Metallers GROWTH are quickly becoming one of the most talked about acts to hit the scene this year. The three piece have recently released their debut ‘The Smothering Arms Of Mercy’, the first in a trilogy of albums that deals with the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. We sat down with Growth frontman Luke Frizon to talk about ‘The Smothering...

Australian tech death legends Psycroptic have just released their crushing new two track EP 'The Watcher Of All', bridging the musical gap from 2018's 'As The Kingdom Drowns', and the upcoming full length scheduled for mid 2021. We sat down with Psycroptic frontman Jason Peppiatt to talk about ‘The Watcher Of All', the direction of the new material being worked on, touring, the bands support for l...

To many people around the world, The Aquabats! are more than just the greatest band of heroes who fight bad guys and save the day, they are a multi-generational musical connection between family, friends and fans from all walks of life. This year the band released their long-awaited new album ‘Kooky Spooky in Stereo’ to rave reviews and stoked fans, although they couldn’t tour (for obvious reasons...