![[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1769134577047-58YTHXMXB0TM3OSCML85/Ep66MOLband.jpg)
[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).
[Podcast] Ep. 66 sees myself joining Nicolai Busse from Denmark’s incredible post-black/alternative metal outfit MØL to discuss the bold new album Dreamcrush (out 30th Jan via Nuclear Blast), songwriting, influences and more. Check the link for interview (video/audio-only versions) plus ‘Young’ music video, album details, artist links and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 65: [Interview] with TIM RICHMOND of Melbourne Blackened-Grinders MUNT (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768912751482-9999MGNKS85E6IZQ8OV5/muntbandphoto.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 65: [Interview] with TIM RICHMOND of Melbourne Blackened-Grinders MUNT (AU).
[Podcast] Second interview to hit the ISC airwaves/Youtube/blog for the evening, we have talented vocal destroyer Tim Richmond (aka ‘Mothlord’) joining us for an in-depth discussion about MUNT’s latest album, their upcoming tour, the local scene, plus plenty of great insights into metal vocal technique and vocalist experience. Show notes include new singles, artist links, upcoming tour info and more!
![[ISC Podcast] Ep. 64: [Interview] with JAHRED GOMES of (hed) P.E. (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768888209270-04I8JWVKGZH7T3B75EJN/ISC+Podcast+Ep+64.png)
[ISC Podcast] Ep. 64: [Interview] with JAHRED GOMES of (hed) P.E. (US).
[Podcast] Episode 64: Here on the ISC Podcast, I was lucky enough to have a fun, funny and candid chat with none other than Jahred Gomes, vocalist of nu-metal mainstays (hed) P.E.! Check out the link for video/audio versions of the interview, plus full details, ticket links and more for upcoming Feb Australian Tour with fellow veterans Nonpoint.
![[Podcast] ISC Podcast & Blog - The 2025 Compendium.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1767182961743-US88355KIQM3M4VNFFVF/481241308_10161629087794051_1162669063330694553_n.jpg)
[Podcast] ISC Podcast & Blog - The 2025 Compendium.
[Blog/Podcast]: 2025 has been many things, but it’s also been our biggest and boldest year yet in terms of content! See within for a compendium of (pretty much) all of our works from the year - from gig reviews, album reviews and interviews, through to tabletop RPG/gaming reviews, essays, articles, podcast episodes and more, Happy New Year!
![[Podcast] Ep. 63: [Interview] w/ BEN GREEN of GRIMLOCK/GYPSY ROAD (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1766385436248-I3WBUBYRECRMFIYSYVN9/Ep.+63+%5BInterview%5D+with+BEN+GREEN+of+GRIMLOCK%2C+GYPSY+ROAD+%28Melbourne%2C+AU%29+%2B+%40iplayguitars0metimes.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 63: [Interview] w/ BEN GREEN of GRIMLOCK/GYPSY ROAD (AU).
[Podcast] Episode 63: Interview with local Melbourne-based Australian musician Ben Green, who reached out to discuss all things songwriting, band-joining, performing, producing and more for his latest projects Grimlock and Gypsy Road. For an interesting dive into local metal, post-hardcore and emo alike, plus sample tracks and artist links - click here!
![[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765938202805-S81JUD3I2PFDE6QX9J8U/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+62+%5BInterview%5D+with+MILLE+PETROZZA+of+KREATOR..png)
[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.
[Podcast]: Wow, what an incredible opportunity! Pulled up on the side of the road, ISC host Brady gets a last-minute call for a once in a lifetime thrash-metal fan dream - an opportunity to speak with influential Teutonic thrash lord Mille Petrozza, of German kings Kreator! See link for video interview/audio-only podcast version, recent singles links, Krushers of The World preorder links and more. Das ist sehr gut, danke Mille!
![[Announcement]: Statement of Support For Bondi.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765802775243-Q8JNECRJF7SCGDMDUBO2/6e21ed99-183a-4e55-b090-99168b961c9f.jpg)
[Announcement]: Statement of Support For Bondi.
A statement of support from myself and the Inner-Strength Check team, as well as some links to resources for those affected by the 2025 attack on Bondi Beach, 14.12.25.
![[Podcast] Inner-Strength Check Radio: Pilot Broadcast, 27.11.2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764246077995-OEHUC0NYNXGRE1OZPDT3/Inner-Strength+Check+Radio+Pilot+Broadcast%2C+25th+Nov+2025..png)
[Podcast] Inner-Strength Check Radio: Pilot Broadcast, 27.11.2026.
HUGE! Welcome to an exciting new development for the Inner-Strength Check Podcast - a double-feature and our first ever broad of Inner-Strength Check Radio online. Featuring footage of Lofi Games’ indie-game hit Kenshi, with singles from recent/upcoming albums by: Deadwood, Redivider, AndrewKN, HyperioN, Phobocosm, El Muerto & Kostnatění!
![[Podcast] Announcing: INNER-STRENGTH CHECK RADIO (+ Your Input Wanted)!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763997438789-090G9S93GOEF5F1D8U6F/Welcome+to+Inner-Strength+Check+Radio.png)
[Podcast] Announcing: INNER-STRENGTH CHECK RADIO (+ Your Input Wanted)!
Welcome to a new vision for the Inner-Strength Check Podcast - Inner-Strength Check Radio! See within for a rundown on what’s to be expected (LOTS of things) but also some calls to action for you guys, the ISC community - I/we want your input! Oh and some Massacre/Tropical Fuck Storm because both those artists rip.
![[Podcast] Ep. 61: [Interview] with ERIC JARRIN of DESPISED ICON (CAN).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1761302077625-CF6VOLMPBXMD3QPHGM76/image003.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 61: [Interview] with ERIC JARRIN of DESPISED ICON (CAN).
[Podcast]: Canada’s premiere melding of death metal and hardcore made manifest, Despised Icon are both influential spearheads and distinctly their own act. Here to chat with me on the podcast is guitarist Eric Jarrin. Tune in via the link for both video and audio-only/podcast versions plus Shadow Work (out Oct 31st via Nuclear Blast) pre-order links, latest single ‘The Apparition’ and more! Get your slam on.
![[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760964693004-AYJFEKCQSOU9LY44MD7T/matthieugill_conjurer.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).
British progressive post-metal/doom heavyweights Conjurer are a few days from releasing third full-length LP Unself on Oct 24th, via Nuclear Blast Records. It’s an incredible record and one drummer Noah See and I discuss together alongside drumming, touring, collaboration and more. See within for video/audio podcast links, artist/album bio, preorder links and more. Get sludged!
![[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760360977223-VN0E5RVOUUVDOU22Q3L6/ep59bandphoto.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).
[Podcast, Ep. 59]: Bay Area metal-progenitors Possessed are nothing short of iconic, having been a primary influence in the formation of death and thrash metal. On Friday, I caught up with vocalist Jeff Becerra to discuss the bands' first ever Australian tour, celebrating 40 years of their landmark album Seven Churches and much more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759213470283-L6C9TPTLAU73B149A67U/testamentband.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).
Check out our interview from yesterday on Music Monday with Chuck Billy, the powerful veteran frontman/vocalist of iconic Bay Area thrash metal heroes Testament. With Para Bellum due for release on Oct 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, we discussed the upcoming LP, touring, musicianship and much more. Also included are recent singles, album preorder details, artist statement/links and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 57: [Interview] with NICK HOLMES of PARADISE LOST (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756204146536-3Y57GH7LUEUD56NCM060/ISC+Podcast+Ep.+57+%5BInterview%5D+with+NICK+HOLMES%2C+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 57: [Interview] with NICK HOLMES of PARADISE LOST (UK).
[ISC Podcast] Far from the stereotypes you might associate with a nickname like, well, Old Nick, our latest vocalist-interviewee Nick Holmes was candid, mirthful and excited in our midnight chat (very goth-coded, I know) ahead of Paradise Lost's 17th (!) studio opus Ascension. Due for release on September 19th via Nuclear Blast Records, we caught up with Nick to discuss said album, but also branch out into directions ranging from the practical (touring, songwriting, etc) all the way through to the existential.
![[Podcast] Ep. 56: [Interview] with PAULA & NIK of Melbourne's KÜNTSQUAD.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756044131207-FVJKTGULXSBM5R6ID252/ISC+Podcast+Ep.+56+%5BInterview%5D+with+Paula+%26+Nick+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 56: [Interview] with PAULA & NIK of Melbourne's KÜNTSQUAD.
Last Friday, Paula Damzal and Nik ‘Nikronomikon’ Satanik of famed Melburnian crust/death metal brutalisers KÜNTSQUAD caught up for a fantastic late-night podcast chat. We discuss everything from perennially family-friendly-titled June LP release Satan’s Cock, navigating challenging circumstances to celebrate success, the local/Australian death metal scene and more! Check the link for video/audio-only versions, artist/album links and more. Get crusted!
![[Podcast] Ep. 55: [Interview] w/ SIMON CALABRESE of DAYSEND, Ahead of The ‘Revisiting Severance’ Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1754648730758-3R5S5O46CYU96J94BK2C/506299817_1698104971141568_2423234398434764849_n.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 55: [Interview] w/ SIMON CALABRESE of DAYSEND, Ahead of The ‘Revisiting Severance’ Tour.
A massive privilege and honour to have frontman Simon Calabrese of influential Australian melodic death metal legends Daysend, ahead of their upcoming national tour revisiting the massively-acclaimed album Severance. We discuss Simon's thoughts on said tour, stepping back into the band for the first time in 19 years and more! Video/podcast interview link, tour info and ticket/RSVP links contained within - get on it!
![[Podcast] Ep. 54: [Interview] w/ IAN AHLES & WILL TOWNE of AHLES (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1753770350172-CTODRF3QZGXKSFZNGTMO/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+54.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 54: [Interview] w/ IAN AHLES & WILL TOWNE of AHLES (AU).
For Music Mondays at ISC, yesterday evening I caught up with the talented and humble duo in Ian Ahles (Vocals/Guitar/Lute) & Will Towne (Guitars) of up-and-coming Brisbane-based progressive metal unit Ahles (AU)! Check out the link for video and audio-only versions, links to latest artist media/socials links, further album/artist details and more. Raise an Ahle in celebration!
![[Podcast] Ep. 53: [Interview] with TOMI KOUVISAARI & JAN RECHBERGER of AMORPHIS (FIN).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1753424523208-9QS1SUYW5WLWI7IHUGWL/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+53+%5BInterview%5D+with.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 53: [Interview] with TOMI KOUVISAARI & JAN RECHBERGER of AMORPHIS (FIN).
In our third podcast interview for this week, your host Brady was recently joined by two great dudes in Tomi Kouvisaari (Guitars) & Jan Rechberger of influential metallers Amorphis! We discuss latest album Borderland, touring and much more. See link for video/audio-only versions plus album preorder/info, artist bio/links, latest music videos ‘Bones’/’Light & Shadow’ and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 52: [Interview] with ISAIAH MITCHELL of EARTHLESS (USA).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1753181976092-I0FPKX2U448HRELFT4V1/ISC+Ep.+52+%5BInterview%5D+with+ISAIAH.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 52: [Interview] with ISAIAH MITCHELL of EARTHLESS (USA).
I was joined this morning by Isaiah Mitchell, chill dude & guitarist of influential US heavy-psych unit Earthless whilst he was on a summer's eve walk. We discuss touring, improvisation, our First Nations cultures and much more. Check out the link for video and podcast versions of the interview, as well as the official press release for the upcoming September Australian tour!
![[Podcast] ATTN Bands/ISC Community: A Notice Regarding Interviews; + Featured Tracks.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1753103933192-V9MNZDS1X4704KOU9OF5/459181808_3869752553253383_6831116994898498466_n.jpg)
[Podcast] ATTN Bands/ISC Community: A Notice Regarding Interviews; + Featured Tracks.
Just a brief-ish announcement regarding our process with prioritising interviews, a discussion about our podcasting platforms in general, a bit of a fun idea I have for featuring artists on our podcast episodes, as well as some extra bits and bobs.