The Void 333 With Christina

102 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags, Bloodclot) Jul 17, 2021

New York hardcore icon John Joseph talks about H.R. from Bad Brains, how he feels about the aftermath of Cro-Mags and his broken relationship with former bandmate Harley Flanagan, transformative moments with Black Sabbath, new ways to spread the word about plant-based life, the return of New York live punk rock at Tompkins Square Park, thinking for yourself & questioning authority, the irritating earnestness of Pearl Jam, the Military Industrial Complex, why it is "We The People" vs. those in power, his new documentary about the Prison Industrial Complex, his relationship with soul music and lots more.

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101 - Misha Mansoor (Periphery) Jul 09, 2021

Misha Mansoor (Periphery) reflects on his new solo album "Moderately Fast, Adequately Furious," Periphery's transformation into a passion project, how the pandemic sparked ingenuity, Periphery drummer Matt Halpern's phenomenal feel, Nolly's irreplaceable bass, how the new Periphery sessions are progressing and much more.

100 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) Jun 09, 2021

Rise Against singer Tim McIlrath talks about his new record "Nowhere Generation," what happens when capitalism crumbles, how it will feel to have the pendulum swing back, his first guitar, when drums are the riffs and guitars are the rhythm, how he writes songs and how growing up in Chicago on riot grrl music changed his perspective on punk rock.

Tim appears in my recent documentary on women and punk rock which you can watch on YouTube.

099 - Iggor Cavalera & Aaron Spectre (Drumcorps) May 02, 2021

098 - Jesse Leach / Killswitch Engage Mar 17, 2021

Vocalist Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) talks about mental health and consciousness, the universe, survival mode, losing his voice & finding it again, waking up, what it would sound like if he went solo, goth music & lots more.

097 - Kimbra & Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan) Feb 13, 2021

Kimbra and Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan & Kimbra manager) are both wildly adventurous and innovative artists who have redefined the boundaries of pop music and heavy music respectively. They've earned a cult following and a quiet nod of respect from a dizzying array of fellow artists. Here we delve into Kimbra's long-awaited fourth album, the parallels between their musical worlds and beyond.

096 - Matt Pike / High on Fire Feb 01, 2021

The mighty Matt Pike of High On Fire dives deep into his new solo record, life during the COVID-era, his early life experiences, his perspective on the world at large, the next High On Fire album and much more.

095 - Devin Townsend & Plini Jan 10, 2021

A deep conversation with Devin Townsend and Plini - two of the most fascinating and innovative artists in the field of creative, heartfelt, original rock music. There is joy and darkness, technical skill and raw talent. They also share one of the most devoted audiences on the planet. Subscribe if you enjoy.

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094 - Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan, Killer Be Killed, Black Queen) Nov 20, 2020

Greg Puciato delves deep into the dark final years singing with Dillinger Escape Plan, the synchronous world of Killer Be Killed, singing the Layne parts with Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, the state of the world and humanity, how psychedelic experiences have shifted his perspective, creating substance and nourishment in a world full of instantly gratifying candy, why drums are everything and so much more. Go deep in the Void.

093 - Donnell Spencer Jr. Nov 12, 2020

Donnell Spencer Jr. is a self-taught drummer, singer, songwriter (and photographer) who has been creating modern soul music for decades. He sat down with co-hosts Christina Rowatt and Joshua Watkins to discuss his musical journey, the instinct to create, how the music industry has evolved, Stevie's new socially-conscious direction, his solo career, and much more. What is heavy music? Stevie Wonder's "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away."

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092 - Maynard James Keenan & Carina Round (Puscifer) Nov 02, 2020

Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer and co-vocalist Carina Round talk about their killer new album Existential Reckoning, singing together, what makes Puscifer feel unique, Maynard's early days on the asparagus field, his life as a man of the earth and what it has taught him about the absurdity of the world, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Monty Python, his world view and much more.

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091 - Eddie Van Halen Tribute & Women In Rock Deep Dive Oct 13, 2020

This week we pay tribute to dearly departed Van Halen guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, a figurehead who arguably belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Guitarists. Consider it a Josh-led education on his contribution and some rousing discussion. We also dive deep into why there has rarely been an all-female band that has attained huge levels of stardom and chat about Christina's forthcoming documentary, "Her War is Our War."

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090 - Barney Greenway / Napalm Death Sep 27, 2020

089 - Converge's Nate Newton vs. Cave In's Steve Brodsky Sep 16, 2020

In this week's edition of The Void 333 podcast, Converge bassist Nate Newton and Steve Brodsky of Cave In discuss their shared (and untold) history as crucial members of a burgeoning American hardcore scene that flowered in Massachusetts (where they hail from) and continues to thrive and evolve in blistering and emotionally powerful new ways. We also explore the story of Blood Moon, their explosive new band with Chelsea Wolfe, more new music and lots more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KOYVbLFSGRo

088- Sam Dillon (Lo!) on Aussie Fauna & QOTSA Songs For The Deaf Aug 30, 2020

Sam Dillon sings / growls for exceptional Australian bands like Lo! and Hadal Maw. In this week's show we talk about the 18th anniversary of Queens of the Stone Age's seminal Songs for The Deaf, why musicians ARE essential workers, what artists worldwide could learn from Australia's hardiest fauna and lots more.

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Each week we put together a bitchin' Spotify playlist of songs featured / inspired by the show. Nowhere else will you hear Peter Gabriel, Ministry, Lo or Snorlax together. Listen here.

087 - Director Penelope Spheeris (Wayne's World, Decline of Western Civilization doco series) Aug 22, 2020

Iconic director Penelope Spheeris talks to Christina and Josh about secret stories from her historic Decline of Western Civilization punk/heavy metal doco series, creating the first music videos with Parliament Funkadelic and Fleetwood Mac in the early Seventies, the movie with legendary comic Richard Pryor she made that Cosby allegedly won't let you see, why she got fired off the Wayne's World sequel, the origin story of the Wayne's World Bohemian Rhapsody scene and lots more. We also explore Void co-host Josh Watkins' career as a feature film Assistant Director, plus our favourite music documentaries.

086 - Guns 'n' Roses' Appetite For Destruction + Rock Photographer Tony Mott: Ep 2 The Void 3:33 Aug 03, 2020

This week Josh and Christina celebrate Guns 'n' Roses' Appetite For Destruction - 33 years on, arguably the most significant example of "all killer, no filler" in rock. We also speak to iconic rock photographer Tony Mott, who started out shooting a school uniform-clad Chrissy Amphlett in the Divinyls during Sydney's thriving rock scene, before spending 40 years shooting every rock star from the Rolling Stones to Midnight Oil.

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085 - The Void 333 Ep 1: Meet Christina & Josh, Pantera in Moscow '91, Sydney Dive Bar & Why Music Sucks Jul 19, 2020

084 - Russ Russell / Napalm Death Producer Feb 23, 2020

Record producer Russ Russell has been working with the endlessly innovative Napalm Death for more than 20 years. He and the band are on the finish line of their first album in 5 years, which features a Sonic Youth cover and drums built from trash cans, an old milk churn and scrap metal beaten with hammers. Russ has been making albums with some of the world's most savage rock bands since he was a teenager and embraced technology years before the world did. In this epic conversation we delve deep into the mystical music world he calls life.

083 - Kirk Windstein / Crowbar Feb 23, 2020

Crowbar's Kirk Windstein talks about the new Crowbar album, the Down NOLA reunion shows and the possibility of a new Down record, when he and Jimmy Bower created the Crowbar sound, working with Philip Anselmo as a producer and skilled arranger and what has kept his rock and roll flame burning for decades.

082 - Mike IX Williams / Eyehategod Nov 29, 2019

Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams talks about their long-awaited next album, their new drummer, why Hurricane Katrina changed everything, his gratitude for the fans that saved his life, his favourite memories of late drummer Joey, the band's notorious reputation and lots more.

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081 - Corinne Gibbons Nov 22, 2019

Singer and songwriter Corinne Gibbons has been living the nomadic travelling artist life since she fell in love with making music as a teenager. We discuss her creative songwriting process, what she has learned from collaborating with talented artists (and children) in Indigenous communities, what the elders can teach us all about time and shares some serendipitous moments working with the world's most brilliant musicians plus some sage advice for musicians looking to live the dream.

080 - Michael Gira / Swans Nov 17, 2019

Michael Gira of Swans is a truly iconoclastic musician that has created music that hits the extremes of the spectrum - the darkest, the most abrasive and explosive sounds you can imagine, through to the most ethereal otherworldly music. Swans cuts through all your blood and gristle to your heart and bones. Their new album Leaving Meaning leans to the light; a super cinematic piece that you can feel on a visceral level. The record is a shining example of why SWANS have remained a vital evolving animal.

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079 - Apocalyptica Nov 16, 2019

078 - Devin Townsend Oct 06, 2019

077 - Andy Gill / Gang of Four Aug 27, 2019

Gang of Four's Andy Gill is an iconic guitarist and acclaimed record producer who has carved out a unique (and often imitated) guitar sound. We discuss the New York trip that preceded their mega influential first album Entertainment!, the history of Gang Of Four, Andy's brand new approach to their latest album, producing Killing Joke’s epic self-titled record, left and right in the dark days of capitalism and more. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Entertainment!, they return to Australia in November.

076 - Andrew WK Aug 14, 2019

Andrew "Party" W.K. is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and badass keyboardist that is best known for his diehard commitment to PARTYING and the concept of PARTY. Here we talk about fearless expression, the emotion he wants to create every single show, the spice he seeks with his soulmates (the fans) and who is more culturally significant: My Little Pony or Hello Kitty.

075 - Primitive Man Aug 07, 2019

Primitive Man is a band that savages ears like a concrete sledge of granite-tipped sonic violence that intensifies gravity. Their latest album is called "Caustic" and it isn't just a clever name. It is caustic. Founding member Ethan McCarthy is quite the opposite. This lively conversation goes deep into the Denver, Colorado world he hails from, his real feelings on the grind bands of his past and where the music should ideally be experienced: in a crypt. Note: sailor-level swearing from all involved throughout the show.

074 - Producer Andy Sneap + Mike Exeter on Judas Priest + Sabbath's Last Album Aug 02, 2019

Andy Sneap and Mike Exeter have produced records for heavy metal's most significant artists including Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. In this special episode we explore Andy Sneap's trajectory from musician to acclaimed heavy metal record producer, their shared experience co-producing Judas Priest's Firepower, and some awesome Black Sabbath and Rick Rubin stories.

073 - Steve Hughes / Heavy Metal Comedian Aug 02, 2019

Steve Hughes is an Australian comic known for his acerbic style, heavy metal affiliations and controversial comedy. He speaks about why having a nervous breakdown was NOT the best thing that ever happened, being the Venom of the anti-political correctness movement and lots more.

072 - Bongzilla + GWAR Jul 24, 2019

Dave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie of GWAR was a badass space lizard from another planet who took real things seriously but never took himself too seriously. Mike from Bongzilla has been writing songs exclusively about weed for the last 25 years. Both of these rad musicians feature on this week's episode, which explores everything from Gandhi to Hendrix to the war on weed. Check out the video interviews on The Void with Christina YouTube channel.

071 - Nate Newton / Converge + Old Man Gloom Apr 24, 2019

Nate Newton of Converge and Old Man Gloom is an essential musical and human element of some of the most iconic American hardcore bands to ever rattle speakers, sear through pits, scream, squall and soothe hearts with their serrated edges and rough-hewn soul. He and his merry bands of riff-wielding musical animals joined forces in the fertile Massachusetts hardcore scene which birthed and cross-pollinated a slew of bands who continue to drive hooks into new listeners. Here we delve into the rich history of Nate's musical trajectory and the underground scene that made these bands, the real story behind some of their most significant records, their spirit animals, their creative journey and the loss of talented and beloved Old Man Gloom bandmate (and Cave In legend) Caleb Scofield and what made him such a special human being.

071 - Nate Newton / Converge + Old Man Gloom Apr 24, 2019

Nate Newton of Converge and Old Man Gloom is an essential musical and human element of some of the most iconic American hardcore bands to ever rattle speakers, sear through pits, scream, squall and soothe hearts with their serrated edges and rough-hewn soul. He and his merry bands of riff-wielding musical animals joined forces in the fertile Massachusetts hardcore scene which birthed and cross-pollinated a slew of bands who continue to drive hooks into new listeners. Here we delve into the rich history of Nate's musical trajectory and the underground scene that made these bands, the real story behind some of their most significant records, their spirit animals, their creative journey and the loss of talented and beloved Old Man Gloom bandmate (and Cave In legend) Caleb Scofield and what made him such a special human being.

070 - Lindsay McDougall / Frenzal Rhomb Feb 26, 2019

Lindsay McDougall started playing guitar with Frenzal Rhomb way back in 1996 and has gracefully assaulted stages around the world with the band's potent cocktail of rock and roll good times and utter silliness ever since. He's also burned up the airwaves with his dulcet tones on Triple J and now the ABC for many years. We discuss his upcoming show at Download Festival, the Australian experience, the next Frenzal Rhomb album and much more.

069 - War on Women Singer Shawna Potter Feb 16, 2019

Shawna Potter of Baltimore's War on Women is a welcome revelation, a powerful voice equal parts savage, full-bodied and soulful. Hitting peak notes hard and striking violently through the real things that matter means something, onstage and on record. Especially from a band that is as excellent as a David Lee Roth star jump. In this extended conversation, Shawna Potter speaks to host Christina Rowatt about music, creativity, punk rock and using your voice as a weapon.

068 - Nath Core on Grindcore, Metallica + America Jan 16, 2019

Nath Core has an epic expanse of musical knowledge and has created the digital worlds of many iconic heavy bands including Baroness, Napalm Death and Neurosis. We discuss his experiences travelling from the cultural desert of Australia to America, building great relationships with excellent bands, the history of grindcore, seeing Guns N Roses alongside the legendary Del James, Ross Halfin's photography, some fun anecdotes from the proverbial Encyclopaedia Metallica and what it was like to interview Scott Kelly of Neurosis on a picturesque mountaintop.

067 - Tiah Eckhardt of The Daily Knicker Dec 17, 2018

Australian fashion model Tiah Eckhardt is the writer/creator of lauded lingerie blog "The Daily Knicker," a blog showcasing a lingerie collection that rivals John Peel's record collection. Her carefully curated lingerie recommendations have introduced thousands around the world to artistic, sexy and womanly designs with a rare level of editorial insight. In this in-depth conversation she speaks to host Christina Rowatt about her lifelong love affair with lingerie, her experiences as a high fashion, runway and lingerie model from the age of fourteen, her wildest and most glamorous modelling adventures, falling in love, this immense moment of cultural transformation as the multi-faceted experience of being a woman is starting to be reflected in a more nuanced way, embracing bisexuality, the difference between Australian men and British/American men (and the lack of chivalry in Australian male culture), weird parallels between music and fashion post-GFC, capitalism versus self-love, sex and romance in the digital age and lots more.

066 - Black Sabbath + Tony Iommi Engineer / Producer Mike Exeter Dec 07, 2018

Recording engineer and record producer Mike Exeter talks to Christina Rowatt about working with longtime studio collaborator Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi, engineering on the final Black Sabbath record with producer Rick Rubin, recording some of rock's most magnificent voices including Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and the iconic Ronnie James Dio, making Judas Priest's 2018 album alongside Andy Sneap and his intuitive approach to make any artist feel comfortable enough in the studio to give their best performance.

065 - Corey Glover / Living Colour on Singing + Paul Dawkins on The Dark Side of the Industry Dec 04, 2018

Corey Glover as Living Colour's vocal heart is a soulful, powerful and critical musical element of the band's unique sound and their ability to transcend genre and time; equally at home at a funk show as a stadium metal festival. Corey joins The Void for a fast conversation about communicating via the most primal channel we have: music, and the five songs that changed his life.

In the second half of the show, Australian composer, filmmaker and musician Paul Dawkins joins us to talk ancient instruments, growing up in the music business, his experiences as a young musician with rock and roll hitmaker producer and industry legend Peter Dawkins as a father, what really happened at the birth of the compact disc and 21st century survival as a musician.

064 - Hate5Six Filmmaker Sunny Singh Interview Nov 21, 2018

Sunny Singh has been capturing the live hardcore music experience on film for over a decade with Hate5Six. With an arsenal of over two thousand high quality live performance videos online, Sunny has invested thousands of hours in shooting, editing and broadcasting killer hardcore bands in their element - live and dangerous. In this in-depth conversation, we explore his history, tech, hardcore music, transformative shows, Rage Against The Machine, art as a defiant response to the corrupt systems of late capitalism, the emotional feedback loop of live music and the decision to launch his Patreon in 2018, which has allowed him to make Hate5Six a full time job.

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063 - Nikki Brumen / Pagan Interview Nov 07, 2018

Pagan frontwoman Nikki Brumen chats to Christina about recording vocals for the Melbourne band's killer debut album "Black Wash" in one day and their combustible and original sound which she describes as the lovechild of French pop, Italian disco, Norwegian black metal and a demonic Karen O. We also discuss ridiculous and inappropriate Norwegian black metal stories, her previous life in a band with her talented artist twin sister, the heavy frontwomen she loves to share a stage with and the healthy and supportive Melbourne rock and roll scene.

062 - Behemoth Interview + An Exploration of the Satanic Rules of The Earth Oct 05, 2018

In this week's episode, The Void host Christina Rowatt is joined by the iconic Nergal of Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth for a brief yet informative conversation on the release day of Behemoth's new record, "I Loved You At Your Darkest." Beyond the Behemoth interview, Christina has a rousing discussion with local Satanist and good human Esial about his experience at the Burning Seed Festival, the Satanic approach to life and an exploration of the Church of Satan's Eleven Satanic Rules of The Earth.

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061 - Aaron Spectre / Drumcorps Interview with Christina Rowatt Sep 26, 2018

Aaron Spectre / Drumcorps is an American musician who creates electronic music across the emotional, sonic and instrumental spectrum, from dancefloor-slaying ragga jungle and breakcore to finely crafted grind/industrial/vocal music that he performs with guitar, synths and records everywhere from raves to grindcore festivals.

Aaron's work transcends genres and could be described as what aliens would assemble from relics found after the dark side of the musical apocalypse. His most recent full-length Drumcorps release, "Falling Forward" is a masterful slab of songs that I liken to a rowdy pirate ship in the spirit of a cathedral like Nine Inch Nail's "The Fragile" which features a guest appearance from legendary drummer Iggor Cavalera.

In this expansive podcast episode, host Christina Rowatt and Aaron Spectre discuss his history, music around the world (born and raised in the Massachusetts hardcore scene, he has also lived in Berlin, Switzerland, New York and is currently based in Amsterdam), art, evolution and the usual rambling adventures through the creative process. Enter the Void.

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060 - Samsara Blues Experiment / Christian Peters (Germany) Sep 24, 2018

059 - Christina + Guest Host Michele Madden on her First Tourettes Album Aug 31, 2018

Michele and Christina discuss this week's concert, embracing the fourth wall, what makes for healthy human interactions and Michele's very first album.

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058 - Christina + Guest Host Michele Madden on Bob Dylan + Edie Sedgwick Aug 24, 2018

Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden discuss Michele's upcoming return to the stage, her new chapter in Bob Dylan anthology "Tarantula Revisited," being electric, aural romance, going green and all the regular innuendo and silliness you've come to expect from the Sisters of Eternal Belligerence.

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057 - Gibby Miller + Ryan Martin of Experimental Label Dais Records with Christina + Michele Aug 10, 2018

Ryan Martin and Gibby Miller run Dais Records, an experimental record label that specialises in adventurous new artists and releasing rare and resurrected recordings. Launched in 2007 with Throbbing Gristle legend Genesis P-Orridge's never before heard 1968 record, the label operates out of New York and Los Angeles. Ryan and Gibby joined The Void hosts Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden to discuss music, art, ridiculous cult films and running an independent label in the 21st century. Plus all the regular Madden-led tangents down rock and roll memory lane.

056 - Christina + Guest Host Michele Madden on Love, Romance + Open Relationships Aug 03, 2018

Christina and Michele are joined by Leeroy, a fluent speaker in boy language (and Michele's personal translator) to discuss love, romance and our wildly different perspectives on 21st century relationships of all persuasions. We conclude that being curious, kind and quick with the truth are qualities that are appealing for every kind of human entanglement.

055 - The Hard-Ons / Peter "Blackie" Black + Michelle Madden Interview with Christina Rowatt Jul 27, 2018

Peter "Blackie" Black and his legendary band The Hard-Ons have been making Australian punk rock proud for 40 years. In this special episode we explore his colourful history, from ingesting incredible 70's rock to falling in love with punk, forming the band as kids, their wild and wonderful experiences around the world and country through to releasing a song a day (for a year) four decades later. Humble, funny and super dedicated to his craft and a lifelong quest to learn more, Blackie is also Void co-host Michele Madden's (Tourettes, Meldrum) musical big brother and we learn a lot about their relationship and their mutual musical respect. Michele has appeared onstage and on record with the Hard-Ons many times over the years (their memorable first studio session is shared in detail here) and her stagecraft still leaves Blackie in awe to the same degree his musicianship and passionate commitment to hard work and creative evolution informs little sister Michele's own relationship with the artform. This episode provides a real insight into the experience of the Australian musician.

054 - Lo! Interview / Australian Sludge Metal Singer/Reptile Sam Dillon on The Mighty Riff & Vestigial Jul 23, 2018

053 - Christina + Guest Host Michele Madden on Heavy Metal Legends Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell of Pantera Jun 30, 2018

Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden pay tribute to two icons of heavy metal and the driving force behind legendary groove metal band Pantera - Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. This week, Vinnie tragically passed away and joins brother Dime in rock and roll heaven. We talk about Michele's teenage words of support from Dime, the sibling-like relationship that can develop when you're fellow musicians and what made Vinnie so exceptional and unique as a drummer. No one hits harder than Vinnie Paul, and no one riffs harder than metal's Jimi Hendrix, the one and only Dimebag Darrell.

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052 - A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain, Love, Neuroscience + Defeating Anxiety / Depression with Aggressive Health Jun 18, 2018

In this week's episode, we celebrate the incredible life of Anthony Bourdain, who's bold and gentle spirit shone brightly on the screen and on the page. We also explore suicide, anxiety, how to stoke the burning fire of self love within that is necessary before romantic love and platonic love is possible, the profound impact of gratitude according to leading neuroscientists, what the ninja chefs Bourdain was surrounded by shared with rock stars, and lots more rambling from your regular neighbourhood rock and roll nuns.

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051 - Zeal and Ardor (Switzerland/USA) Interview with Christina Jun 13, 2018

Zeal and Ardor is the brainchild of Manuel Gagneaux, a Swiss/American musician who on his latest record "Stranger Fruit" has created a powerful alchemy of blues, gospel, black metal, brutal guitars and straight up soul. During a spirited conversation, we discuss his life as an outsider, what he learned from his jazz musician mother and the story of the record.

050 - Christina + Michele on Jeff Buckley, The Muse, The Danger of Romance + Rock N Roll Jun 09, 2018

Christina and Michele reflect on Jeff Buckley 21 years after his death, Liz Taylor's incredible charity work, Stevie Nicks always having a fire burning, the connection between Van Halen and Blood Duster, being an underage waif in a bar, transformative teachers, Renaissance men, praying to Elvis, the elusive Muse, and the usual innuendo on romance, sex and ridiculousness you've come to expect.

049 - Vegan As Hell with Emma Roche of Plant Plate Jun 01, 2018

In this week's episode, Christina and Michele explore the wonderful world of no bullshit veganism with Emma Roche of Plant Plate, the legend behind the incredible Plant-Based Eating on $5 a Day cookbook. We discuss what the movement shares with the DIY ethic of independent music, the hard science that backs it, the danger of ridiculous animal fad diets and how plant-based eating has improved the hell out of our mental and physical health.

048 - Youth Code / LA Industrial Band Interview with Christina Jun 01, 2018

Sara Taylor and Ryan George of Los Angeles industrial band Youth Code share the story of how the band began on a flyer for the Vacation Vinyl employee showcase, the electric first night they met, their brutal next record, Sara's new punk rock side project, why they'd spend every single touring night with Chelsea Wolfe and that time Darryl Hall of Hall and Oates terrifyingly resembled Rob Lowe in "Behind The Candelabra" at a show.

047 - Christina + Michele on Books That Left Ink Stains, Punk Rock Stories + Peter Steele of Type O Negative May 26, 2018

In a special literary episode, your hosts Christina and Michele explore a selection of the books and writers and poets that have left deep ink stains on our souls. Includes a robust discussion around Hunter S. Thompson, 1970's punk rock, 1990's Southern Gothic, the original Depression era crime writers, 12th century poets, Bret Easton Ellis, and that one time Michele ended up in deep conversation with the ultimate romantic lyricist Peter Steele of Type O Negative in a hotel lobby on tour.

046 - Christina + Michele on Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Seattle, Singing + Soul May 20, 2018

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden possessed one of rock's most raw, powerful and soulful voices, capable of cutting deeply into the heart with the rusty blade of every note. In a special tribute episode, Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden explore Cornell's creative and emotional impact one year after his death. We also explore what it was like experiencing Soundgarden and Seattle music as young Australians on the other side of the world, great books and documentarians, and why suicide is never the answer.

045 - Christina + Michele on Intimacy, Size Queens + Knowing Your Animal May 18, 2018

Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden talk about what intimacy means in the 21st century, the intensity of touring life, size queens, their vastly different approaches to love and romance, hermit heaven and cutting sick on the interwebs. And just generally riff on life and what it is to know your animal and exist in the human world.

044 - Christina + Michele on the War of Art + the Art of War May 18, 2018

Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden enjoy another rollicking conversation about the soulful nature of making music, attitude, effort, love, the art of war, the war of art and Michele's moment at seven years old when she no longer needed validation from the outside world, ever again. Nothing beats persistence. And Clint Eastwood brevity. It is omnipotent.

043 - Christina + Michele on Outlaws, Running Away to L.A. & In Bed with Hunter S. Thompson May 04, 2018

Christina explores co-host Michele Madden's musical story, from growing up on soul music, falling for heavy metal, the story of her first band Tourettes, the electricity felt standing side of stage with Henry Rollins whilst witnessing the majesty of Beasts of Bourbon and what happened when she ran away to Los Angeles to join legendary drummer Gene Hoglan's band Meldrum. Over the course of another wild and wonderful conversation, we end up in bed with Hunter S. Thompson. Literature (cliterature?) if not literally.

042 - Christina + Michele on Love Triangles, Festival Stages & The Mighty Pyramid Apr 26, 2018

Is 42 the meaning of life? Or is the real, pure and true meaning of life to crack smiles for miles in your wake? Christina and Michele "Rollins with a rack" Madden explore the mystical world of sex, drugs and rock and roll, what it means to be romanced in the 21st century and what the three points of the pyramid to a mighty human experience really are. Dive deep into The Void.

041 - Christina and Michele Riff on Life & All Hail The Road Crew Apr 19, 2018

Your hosts Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden discuss the almighty Henry Rollins, meeting Lemmy and reading WW2 books at Crazy Girls in LA, transformative meetings with Dimebag Darrell as a fourteen year old and sex, drugs and rock and roll in general, including their vastly different approaches to relationships. Also features audio from The Void YouTube special celebrating the international road crew.

040 - Christina and Michele Riff on Life Feat. Paradise Lost Apr 10, 2018

In the first ever co-hosted episode of The Void podcast, host Christina Rowatt introduces new co-host, musician Michele Madden, who together riff on life, books, grindcore, bands, the nun life and lots more. This week's featured musical interview guest is singer Nick Holmes of excellent UK heavy metal/goth/doom band Paradise Lost.

039 - Slayer Flashback Mar 31, 2018

Slayer's Kerry King and Tom Araya reflect on their history, relationships and transformative moments in this compilation of interview moments to commemorate the end of Slayer's incredible run.

038 - Jacoby Shaddix / Papa Roach Mar 31, 2018

Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix reflects on his creative life, overcoming darkness, his close relationship with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and lots more in this conversation with journalist Christina Rowatt.

037 - Shane Embury / Napalm Death Jan 20, 2018

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury discusses his side projects with Mastodon, the next Napalm Death album, meeting Napalm Death fan Ronnie James Dio, the early days of international grindcore tape trading and more. This interview also features Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway.

036 - Slam Poet Neil Hilborn Jan 06, 2018

Neil Hilborn is an American slam poet who talks frankly and rhythmically about his own experiences with mental illness and the world at large in a way that is unique, hilarious and bone chillingly familiar to anyone who has experienced mental dysfunction.

035 - Drummer Mike Portnoy Dec 05, 2017

Iconic drummer Mike Portnoy chats to host Christina Rowatt about musical immortality, his new rock and roll project Sons of Apollo with former Dream Theatre bandmate Derek Sherinian, why drummers like Metallica's Lars Ulrich, KISS' Peter Criss and The Beatles' Ringo Starr get so much heat, and much more.

034 - Liam Cormier / Cancer Bats Nov 27, 2017

Liam Cormier from Canadian hardcore/heavy metal band Cancer Bats talks about his Black Sabbath cover band Bat Sabbath, meeting the dark lords themselves, why energetic kids like skateboarding and punk rock, how he met Frank Carter and more.

033 - Buzz Osborne & Dale Crover / The Melvins Nov 25, 2017

Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover from the Melvins chat to Christina Rowatt about their upcoming movie, David Bowie, messy art, secret Mike Patton plans and more.

032 - Steve "Lips" Kudlow / Anvil Nov 13, 2017

Steve "Lips" Kudlow of cult Canadian heavy metal band Anvil talks about the documentary that changed everything a decade ago, his life-changing records and lots more.

031 - Tim Charles and Xen Oyr / Ne Obliviscaris / Urn Interview 2017 Nov 05, 2017

030 - Ben Weinman / The Dillinger Escape Plan / Farewell Interview 2017 Nov 05, 2017

029 - Max and Iggor Cavalera Oct 21, 2017

Legendary Brazilian heavy metal musicians Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera reflect on their story on the 20th anniversary of their iconic Roots record.

028 - Tim Charles / Ne Obliviscaris Aug 21, 2017

Ne Obliviscaris violinist and singer Tim Charles chats to Christina Rowatt about making their anticipated new album and shares secrets about some of the band's most beloved songs. He also discusses touring with Cradle of Filth and Enslaved and explores the challenges Australian heavy bands face and what crowdfunding can do to ensure a band's survival.

027 - Max Cavalera Aug 21, 2017

Max Cavalera reflects on his favourite and most challenging collaborations with artists including Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Chino from Deftones and Mike Patton of Faith No More back in 2010 with host Christina Rowatt. He also shares his top 5 records, the story of the Queen concert that changed everything for Igor and himself when they were kids, what he believes happens after we die and the spiritual nature of heavy metal concerts.

026 - Ryan Waste / Municipal Waste Jun 30, 2017

Ryan Waste of Richmond, Virginia crossover thrash band Municipal Waste chats about the band's new album Slime and Punishment, the early days of the band playing abandoned buildings with a dry ice backdrop, their own statements on the fearsome overlords of modern times, the heady days of the early 2000's, some ridiculous band names and more. Recorded on a tour bus as the band made their way to Mount Rushmore.

025 - The Dillinger Escape Plan / Flashback Jun 23, 2017

The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, singer Greg Puciato and drummer Billy Rymer (who appears in the last segment) discuss everything from Greg Puciato’s first recordings (a Black Flag tribute), to working with Mike Patton, playing Calculating Infinity on the System of a Down tour, growing up on New York punk rock, working with Max Cavalera and Mastodon, philosophy, art and creativity in this compilation of stories from interviews in 2008, 2012 and 2014. Alex Skolnick of Testament also makes a guest appearance.

024 - Sebastian Bach Jun 09, 2017

Iconic heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row) talks about his early days, KISS comics, the moment Slave to the Grind debuted at #1 in the charts, his dear friend Dimebag Darrell, falling in love with singing, Trailer Park Boys and more. He also sings some Cole Porter and AC/DC.

023 - Jessica Pimentel / Alekhine's Gun + Orange is the New Black Apr 07, 2017

Orange is the New Black actress Jessica Pimentel (who plays Maria Ruiz on the show) is also an accomplished heavy metal musician and lyricist with her band Alekhine's Gun. In this week's episode we discuss her character's evolution, her musical story and lots more.

022 - Jesse Leach / Killswitch Engage Apr 03, 2017

Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach riffs on life, love, psychedelic Slayer covers and the punk rock, hardcore, 80s metal and goth bands that gave birth to the band, mental health awareness, Wayne's World and more whilst in Sydney for the 15th anniversary tour of the band's landmark record, "Alive or Just Breathing."

021 - Danny Lilker / Nuclear Assault Mar 21, 2017

020 - Xen Oyr / Ne Obliviscaris Mar 21, 2017

019 - John Dyer Baizley / Baroness Jan 15, 2017

John Dyer Baizley of Baroness chats to Christina Rowatt about the Purple record, pedestal guitar players like "open heart" John Frusciante, listening to a new album every day, his artwork and the difference between artists and designers, his melodic origins, Grammy Awards and punk rock and Bad Brains being nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame, musical reference points with no connectivity, discovering the innate joy of playing through tragedy, bummer music vs. good time records and more.

018 - Oderus Urungus (Dave Brockie) / Gwar Dec 22, 2016

In this special flashback, GWAR legend Dave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie talks about revolution, punk rock, making art, Hendrix, Metallica, Antarctica and much more. You may know him as a talented space lizard from another planet, but beneath the costume beats the heart of a DC hardcore-loving teenager who saw Minor Threat and was changed forever. This double feature took place a few months before we lost this icon of heavy metal and modern rock and roll performance art. May his hilarious, hyper-intelligent ways and his epic back catalogue of music live forever.

017 - Dennis Lyxzén / Refused Dec 07, 2016

Refused singer Dennis Lyxzén talks about their resurrection, music as a revolution of worlds rather than the world, and how punk rock and No Wave can make alienation beautiful and savage and a shared experience when you're growing up in northern Sweden. They return to Australia this January.

016 - Karina Utomo / High Tension Dec 05, 2016

Karina Utomo of Melbourne heavy band High Tension talks about the creative process behind their killer video "Bully", touring with King Parrot, learning to play music, discovering punk rock, the transformative impact of Canberra hardcore that transcends the language barrier, their third album, the warfare of being a woman, becoming stronger together, and lots more.

015 - John Dyer Baizley + Pete Adams / Baroness Nov 09, 2016

In this special flashback Baroness chat about their beginnings, the depth and intricacy of their art and music, their greatest challenges and transformative experiences and lots more.

014 - Alex Skolnick / Testament Oct 27, 2016

Testament guitar legend Alex Skolnick chats about the band's new record, the history of thrash in the Bay Area, heroes, switching gears musically and much more.

013 - Nick Gibbs Oct 01, 2016

Now based in Germany, Australian-born singer and songwriter Nick Gibbs shares his story of discovering music, soul, singing, finding a voice as an artist, his transition from dance to creating songs as well as his experiences living as an expatriate Aussie musician and singing teacher in Germany. He also riffs on the meaning of the universe, random 90s hip hop, love, friendship, what really matters and more.

012 - Tomas Lindberg / At The Gates Aug 08, 2016

Tomas Lindberg, vocalist from cult Swedish melodic death metal band At The Gates, discusses the story behind their latest album At War With Reality, crafting existential ideas into extreme metal, evolution, making Slaughter of the Soul (their classic slice of malevolence), their twelve year hiatus, the early Gothenburg scene and more.

011 - Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses) & Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Flashback Aug 01, 2016

In the first half of this flashback episode, Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Guns 'n' Roses bassist Duff McKagan reflect on the AIC story, their history together and the Seattle sound. In the second half, I chat to Duff McKagan about his first show, falling in love, making Appetite and more.

010 - Steel Panther Jun 30, 2016

009 - Matt Young / King Parrot Jun 27, 2016

Matt Young, frontman of one of Australia's most successful heavy metal bands King Parrot talks to Christina about their European tour with Soulfly, his journey from bass to vocals, writing new material, the six gigs that changed his life and lots more.

008 - Skarlett Saramore Jun 22, 2016

Skarlett Saramore, the Sydney-based drummer of all-girl band Rackett chats to Christina about her new band, women in Australian rock and roll, dark forces at play, using music to raise levels of mental health awareness and lots more.

007 - Beastwars May 20, 2016

New Zealand's sludge metal legends Beastwars talk to Christina about their new album, partying until you puke, why heavy metal is the new jazz, The majesty of the Melvins and the Butthole Surfers, moments of alchemy, their killer Witches video, life after death and lots more.

006 - James Young / Cherry Bar, Melbourne Apr 28, 2016

James Young created an icon of Melbourne rock and roll when he took over Cherry Bar, a dive bar beloved the world over for its spectacular selection of rock and roll and excellent vibes. Cherry Bar also hosts Cherry Rock, an annual laneway festival that treats Melbourne to some killer bands. Meet the man who made Cherry Bar so special.

005 - Cherie Currie (The Runaways) Apr 22, 2016

Iconic rock musician Cherie Currie (The Runaways) chats to Christina about her first ever Australian tour, David Bowie, her new album, making peace and music with Kim Fowley and more.

004 - Matt Pike / High On Fire & Sleep Mar 03, 2016

Matt Pike of Sleep and High on Fire reflects on emulating his favourite guitar players on High On Fire's new record, jamming and touring with a reunited Sleep, recording sober for the first time, growing up with Eyehategod, his thoughts on Corrosion of Conformity and lots more in this relaxed, conversational interview.

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