EP 221 The Metal Roos Tapes! Volume 1 - Joacim Canns (Hammerfall) - Steffen Kummerer (Obscura)

05/13/25 • 53 min

Here we go dear listeners the first of many to come The Metal Roos Mix tapes. hopefully once a month I will be uploading a mix episode of two to three interviews per episode. These are from the vaults of interviews I have done for the Australian Webzine Metal- Roos.

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https://metal-roos.com.au/

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https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRoos

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EP 220 Metal Church's eponymous first album feel its power.

Welcome back, headbangers! This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we're diving into the crushing debut from one of thrash metal's most underrated pioneers - Metal Church's self-titled 1984 album.

Emerging from the fertile metal scene of Aberdeen, Washington, Metal Church burst onto the scene with a raw intensity that bridged the gap between traditional heavy metal and the emerging thrash movement. The powerful vocals of David Wayne, whose distinctive high-pitched screams became a hallmark of their sound.

The album's nine tracks showcase a band already confident in their musical vision - from the epic opener "Beyond the Black" to the menacing "Merciless Onslaught." Lyrically, Metal Church tackled themes of apocalyptic destruction, societal collapse, and religious hypocrisy - perfectly complementing their aggressive instrumental attack.

What sets this debut apart is its technical precision coupled with an unrelenting heaviness. Dual guitarists Craig Wells and Kurdt Vanderhoof delivered intricate riffs and blistering solos while the rhythm section of bassist Duke Erickson and drummer Kirk Arrington maintained a thunderous foundation throughout.

Often overshadowed by their more commercially successful peers, Metal Church's debut remains a testament to the raw power and innovation of early American metal. Join us as we celebrate this thrash classic, track by track, and explore how it influenced generations of metal acts to follow.

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EP 222 Interview with Lamoyne Alexander from Rap to Rock his journey

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I had an awesome chat with Lamoyne Alexander — a seriously talented artist who's made the bold move from the world of rap into full-on rock. We talk about what sparked that transition, how he’s blending the two genres in his own way, and the stories behind his brand new single and upcoming album. Lamoyne’s energy is contagious, and his passion for music is real. If you’re into genre-bending sounds and artists who take risks, you’re gonna love this one.

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