Hear 2 Zen Podcast

Get ready to turn the volume up to eleven! In Episode 302 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast , we are joined by an absolute icon of rock history, the legendary guitarist, songwriter, and the enduring heart of SWEET , Andy Scott ! With the massive Final Blitz Tour of Australia locked in for this October and November, Andy sits down for a massive, unfiltered chat. After being missed on the last run down unde...

In this episode of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we dive deep into the beautiful darkness with the legendary Dani Filth , iconic frontman of Cradle of Filth . With the band on the cusp of hitting Australian shores for their highly anticipated tour this July, Dani opens up about what it takes to bring their massive, sinister world across the globe. We dissect the invaluable lessons learned from pulling d...

We have officially hit the big 300! To celebrate this monumental milestone for The Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we could think of no one better to sit down with than the enigmatic, charismatic, and incredibly talented frontman of Bush, Gavin Rossdale. From day one, this podcast has been about raw, and real conversations, just music loving people, kicking back and talking about the what we love. To celebrat...

Welcome to Episode 299 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast! In this massive episode, we are diving deep into the weird, wonderful, and heavily layered world of the Pusciverse. We are joined by the incredible Mat Mitchell and Carina Round of Puscifer to unpack their stunning latest album, Normal Isn't, and look ahead to their highly anticipated December 2026 tour down under supporting A Perfect Circle. P...

Australia’s premier high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll export, Airbourne , have never been a band to do things by halves. On their upcoming self-titled sixth studio album, dropping August 28th via Spinefarm Records, they have completely outdone themselves. In this episode of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, front-man Joel O'Keeffe stops by for a massive chat about the new record, which channels the immortal sp...

Out of the ruins of the past, something massive has risen. 💥 On Episode 297 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Grace Pasturini (Lilith), vocalist for the international cinematic metal project VINDICTA! Before they descend down under this June for their first-ever global live performances, Grace sits down to open up about moving past the pain of industry turmoil, reclaiming...

What happens when you walk away from an award-winning, international hairdressing career in the UK to chase a teenage dream? If you’re Amy Russell, you trade the scissors for a camera body and end up jet-setting across the globe to document rock royalty. But her latest adventure, crossing the equator to serve as the official touring photographer and content creator for American pop-punk titans Bow...

He’s back! On this episode of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back the powerhouse vocalist and former INXS frontman, JD Fortune. Fresh off the announcement of his highly anticipated October 2026 Australian tour, JD sits down with us for a deep, unfiltered conversation that spans his past, present, and future in rock 'n' roll. We dive straight into the massive news surrou...

Welcome to Episode 294 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast! On this episode, we are catching up with one of the hardest-working, most versatile guitarists in modern rock today, Sam "Bam" Koltun. Currently holding down guitar duties for rock titans Godsmack, Sam checked in from home during a brief, well-deserved breather between Leg 1 and Leg 2 of their massive world tour. We dive deep into his inc...

Episode 293: The Ultimate Good Things 2026 Lineup Speculation Spectacular The heavy music festival season is officially cooking. With the Good Things Festival 2026 dates locked in for December, the number one question flooding every metalhead's inbox and DM feed is glaringly obvious: Where is the lineup? While the festival team is busy putting the final pieces of the puzzle together behind the...

The internet loves to hate a "nepo baby," but are we throwing the baby out with the bathwater? On Episode 292 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we are diving deep into Stanley Simmons , the brand-new project from Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons. Yes, those last names. The sons of Kiss co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have teamed up, and the internet comments section has some serious thou...

In this episode, we are joined by Australian rock royalty: John Brewster. As a founding member of The Angels, John has been at the epicenter of the pub rock movement that defined a nation’s sound. With the band hitting the road this June to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut track, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, we dive deep into the legacy of a song that has evolved from a folk-t...

For over two decades, Escape The Fate has remained a cornerstone of modern hard rock. From the stadium-sized hooks of This War Is Ours to the crushing versatility of their 2025 release, Redefined , the band continues to prove why they are masters of their craft. In this episode, we sit down with founding member and drummer Robert Ortiz to talk about the band’s enduring legacy and their highly anti...

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast! Today, we are joined by a true architect of rock and roll, the legendary Rachel Bolan. While we know him as the driving force behind Skid Row, today we are diving deep into his highly anticipated debut solo record, Bolan, dropping June 12th. Rachel opens up about the creative freedom of going solo and the incredible "friends and family" l...

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast ! Today, we are joined by a true architect of power-pop and a survivor of the Sunset Strip’s golden era: the one and only Chip Z’Nuff . With Enuff Z’Nuff gearing up to return to Australia this November for the massive ‘RU PRETTY ENUFF’ co-headlining tour with Pretty Boy Floyd , Chip sits down to discuss the band's enduring legacy and what fans c...

Welcome back to Episode 287 of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast ! In this episode, Mert and I are  joined by a true legend of the scene, Andy La Rocque . While many know him as the long-standing architectural force behind King Diamond’s guitar sound and his work on Death’s iconic Individual Thought Patterns , today we are diving deep into his explosive new project: Lex Legion . Lex Legion is a heavy metal p...

For over two decades, DevilDriver have spent forging a sound built on chaos and catharsis. Armed with a brooding, ritualistic intensity and delivered with the kind of conviction only a band at the top of their game can command, they remain an absolute powerhouse in modern heavy metal. On this episode of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast, we are joined by the legendary frontman himself, Dez Fafara! Dez droppe...

Welcome to the Hotel California! 🏨🦅 In Episode 285 , we’re hanging out with the legendary Davey Lane to talk about the latest massive tour from the Australian Rock Collective (ARC) . This June, Australia’s ultimate supergroup— Davey Lane, Kram (Spiderbait), Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), and Mark Wilson (Jet) —are taking on the Eagles’ masterpiece Hotel California in full, plus a set of greate...

Episode 284: The Alice Cooper Guitar Trinity – World Exclusive! Welcome to a Hear 2 Zen world first! We are officially making history today by bringing together the full Alice Cooper guitar trio for their first-ever joint interview. Joining us are the legendary Ryan Roxie , the mastermind Tommy Henriksen , and the incredible newcomer taking the rock world by storm, Anna Cara . We’re diving deep in...

🎸 Episode 283: The Return of the Crab! Lock the doors and crank the volume— John Corabi is back on The Hear 2 Zen Podcast ! We’re catching up with our old friend to celebrate a massive milestone: the release of his debut full-length solo album, New Day , dropping April 24th via Frontiers Records. If you’ve been craving that soulful, gritty, 70s-inspired rock and roll, this is the record you’ve be...

Black Label Society has officially dropped 'ENGINES OF DEMOLITION' (out March 27, 2026), their first studio powerhouse since 2021. Born on the road during the relentless Pantera Celebration tour, this album is a sonic journey through Zakk’s last four years—the "highest highs and the lowest lows." 🤘 Inside the Episode: We dive deep into the heavy riffs and the heart behind the mu...

Get ready to crank the volume, because the Sunset Strip is coming straight to your speakers! 🎸 In Episode 281, we are thrilled to welcome back the one and only Stevie Rachelle of Tuff! Stevie is touching down in Australia once again, joining a powerhouse lineup alongside Trixter and Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale) for a tour that promises to be nothing short of legendary. Following his massive succ...

EPISODE 280: THRAX-ATTACK WITH CHARLIE BENANTE! 🤘🔥 One of The Big Four have officially landed Down Under! As Anthrax prepares to tear the roof off sold-out venues across Australia, we are joined by the man behind the kit and the creative force himself—the legendary Charlie Benante . This isn't just a tour; it’s a live rebirth for one of metal’s most vital live forces. We’re diving deep into...

Get ready to traverse the sonic landscape between Fire and Wind . On this episode of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast , we are joined by the legendary Jeff Martin of The Tea Party ! As the band prepares to celebrate their massive 35th Anniversary in 2026, they are returning to Australia for the ambitious Elements Tour . Whether it’s the raw, pyrotechnic energy of a rock trio or the sweeping majesty of a 50-...

Polish blackened metal legends BEHEMOTH are returning to Australia this February to celebrate three decades of unholy dominance! In this episode, we sit down with the indomitable frontman Nergal to discuss the band’s 30-year crusade of chaos and their upcoming "Chant of the Eastern Lands" tour. 💥 From their humble underground beginnings to becoming extreme metal’s most revered provocate...