Dive headfirst into the world of metal with Heavy Metal Tones! Host Tony brings you in-depth album reviews, band interviews, and insider stories from the scene — perfect for fans who live for riffs, solos, and epic metal moments. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and exclusive episodes.
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Dive headfirst into the world of metal with Heavy Metal Tones! Host Tony brings you in-depth album reviews, band interviews, and insider stories from the scene — perfect for fans who live for riffs, solos, and epic metal moments. Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and exclusive episodes.
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In this episode of Heavy Metal Tones, I dive deep into one of metal’s most overlooked and important stories: Black Death, widely recognised as the first African American heavy metal band. Rising out of Cleveland’s underground in the early ’80s, Black Death carved their own path through raw riffs, NWOBHM-inspired energy, and pure DIY determination.
The focus is on their one and only full-length release, Black Death—a cult classic that blends speed, grit, and attitude, while standing as a landmark moment in metal history. I talk about the band’s origins, the obstacles they faced, why this album matters just as much now as it did back then, and how Black Death earned their place in the heavy metal timeline.
An essential listen for anyone who loves digging into metal history beyond the usual headlines. 🤘
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, it’s time to wrap the year up the only way that feels right — with my personal Top Ten Albums of the Year 🤘
No algorithms, no hype machines, just the records that hit hardest, stayed on repeat, and defined my year in metal. There are a few surprises, a few no-brain-ers, and maybe one or two picks that’ll spark some debate — but that’s half the fun.
From crushing riffs to unexpected left-turns, this episode is all about celebrating the albums that mattered most to me. Agree, disagree, or discover something new — either way, crank it up and let’s end the year loud.
THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR and here is to the next.....KEEP ROCKING wherever and who ever you are.
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Heavy Metal Tones – Metal Roos Tapes: Final Cut of the Year
We’re closing out the year in serious style with the last Metal Roos Tapes of the year, and I’ve pulled together three of my all-time favourite interviews from the vault.
First up, modern metalcore heavyweights ERRA talk about hitting Australia on their first-ever headline tour, breaking down the grind, the growth, and what it takes to level up in today’s metal scene.
Then it’s over to the dark side as Dani Filth dives deep into the creation of the latest Cradle of Filth album—exploring the vision, the madness, and the legacy of one of extreme metal’s most enduring forces.
And to close out the show on an absolute high, Cherie Currie reflects on the first—and last—ever Australian tour with The Runaways, sharing memories, moments, and a piece of rock history that will never be repeated.
If you want to support the show and help keep Heavy Metal Tones and the Metal Roos Tapes alive, you can back the podcast via my Patreon page (link in the show notes).
You can also check out the full archive of interviews and Australian metal coverage over at Metal Roos — again, links are in the show notes.
Three interviews. Three eras. One final Metal Roos Tapes for the year.
Hit play, crank it loud, and thanks for the support 🤘
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive headfirst into one of Iron Maiden’s most ambitious and visionary albums — Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. More than just a record, this was Maiden’s full-blown prog masterclass, where galloping riffs met keyboards, concepts, and a darker, more mystical atmosphere.
In this episode I break down the album track by track, exploring what makes Seventh Son such a pivotal moment in Maiden’s career, from the seamless flow of the songs to the bold decision to fully embrace a concept album. We go behind the scenes as well, looking at the writing, production, and the risks the band took in pushing their sound into more progressive territory — and why those risks paid off in a huge way.
Whether you’ve worn out your vinyl copy over the years or you’re revisiting this classic with fresh ears, this is a deep exploration of an album that still stands tall as one of Iron Maiden’s most creative and influential releases. Crank it up and join me as we uncover the magic, mythology, and metal that make Seventh Son of a Seventh Son truly timeless. 🤘
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This week, the grind of everyday life has forced the shadows to open once more. While I wrestle with a heavy workload, we return to a chapter buried deep in the Heavy Metal Tones archives — Episode 131:This Haunted Life. Recorded in 2023, this episode drags up the ghosts that have stalked the edges of my world for as long as I can remember. Flickering shapes in the dark, whispers that never fade, and the invisible weight that follows me still.
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive headfirst into a crushing wall of riffs and raw aggression with Aarran Tucker — the bass-thumping, throat-shredding vocalist of UK thrash newcomers Struck A Nerve. Their self-titled debut album has just landed, and it hits hard: fast, furious, and unrelenting. We’ll explore the driving force behind the record — from the grit of recording, the anger fuelling the lyrics, to the horror-infused riffs that make tracks like “Nocturnal Terror,” “Inside the Torture Fortress” and “Raining Death” surge with venom.
Expect stories about what pushed Aarran and the band to create some of the most savage thrash this side of the Atlantic — as well as an inside look at how they plan to take this debut from the studio to the stage. If you’re hungry for head-banging catharsis and brutal honesty, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we crack open the vault once again for another dive into the legendary Metal Roos Tapes—this time it’s Volume 7. Pulled from the archives of the iconic Australian metal webzine Metal Roos, this episode brings you two powerhouse interviews: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, serving up raw rock ’n’ roll energy, and Richard Jobson of The Skids, offering insight, attitude, and stories from a life steeped in punk and steel.
Join me as we revisit these rare conversations, packed with grit, history, and the spirit of heavy music in its purest form.
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This week marks a massive milestone for Heavy Metal Tones — 250 episodes of deep dives, riffs, interviews, and unapologetic metal passion. To celebrate, I’m doing something a little special: I’m uploading the very first, very rough, completely unfiltered pilot episode. It’s raw, messy, honest… and a reminder of just how far the show has come.
But that’s not all. Make sure you stay locked in until the very end — there’s a second surprise track waiting for you. A little bonus to mark the occasion and to thank you for sticking with the show.
Crank it up and celebrate 250 episodes of metal mayhem. Here’s to many more.
https://metal-roos.com.au/dave-tinelt-unleashes-debut-solo-album-power-of-discretion/
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I dive into Creeper’s latest dark opus, Sanguivore II: Mistresses of Darkness — a record dripping with gothic grandeur and theatrical flair. What was meant to be a quick review turned into something much bigger, as the album pulled me deep into its world of blood, romance, and shadowed melody. Join me as I explore how Creeper continue to evolve their dark rock storytelling and why Mistresses of Darkness might just be their most captivating work yet.
https://www.creepercult.com/. Join the cult if you dare
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with the members of April 16th, a band born in the fire of the NWOBHM movement. We dive deep into their rollercoaster journey — from the highs of early success to the struggles that nearly derailed them — and how they’re storming back stronger than ever. It’s a tale of resilience, riffs, and revival that proves true metal never dies.
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, the shadows creep in for our Halloween special, and rising from the depths to join us is Sarah from Antagonizör. We summon the spirit of the band to find out where they’ve been since our last encounter, what dark forces are driving their new music, and descend into the macabre world of horror cinema — the blood, the chills, and the films that feed their sound. Tune in… if you dare. 🦇💀🔥
https://antagonizor.bandcamp.com/album/edgelords-from-hell
This is the a link to their entire Keep It True Festival set in Germany this is brilliant make sure you watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OraJbO2d_k&t=6s
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This Halloween, we’re digging up a monster from the vaults! 🎃💀
On this special revisit of Heavy Metal Tones Episode 151, originally aired January 31st, 2024, I sit down with Ralf Hauber — the growling force behind Heads For The Dead, Rotpit, and Revel in Flesh. We dive deep into the horror-soaked heart of death metal, exploring his passion for the macabre and the twisted cinematic worlds that inspire his sound.
Now reborn with sharper editing, cleaner sound, and the benefit of better tools and skills, this reissue breathes new (un)life into one of my favourite conversations from the crypt. Perfect listening for a dark Halloween night… if you dare. 🩸👻
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with none other than James Rivera, the powerhouse voice behind Helstar. We dig into the band’s killer new album, his life-long journey through the world of metal, and what’s kept that fire burning after all these years.
From the early Texas metal days to sharing stages around the globe, James opens up about the highs, the struggles, and the pure love of heavy music that drives him. It’s a chat packed with stories, laughs, and a few surprises along the way — a must-listen for anyone who lives and breathes metal.
https://www.helstar.com/media.html
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive headfirst into the dark, cinematic world of Heads For The Dead and their bone-chilling new album Never Ending Night of Terror. Expect a deep exploration of the record’s eerie horror movie influences and the twisted atmosphere that makes this band such a unique force in extreme metal.
In the halftime break, we take a breather (if you can call it that) with April 16th’s haunting track Sleepwalking — a glimpse into what’s coming on the show in the weeks ahead.
Turn the lights down, crank the volume up, and prepare for a night of terror you won’t soon forget.
Heads For The Dead Info
https://www.facebook.com/headsforthedead
https://store.pulverised.net/products/heads-for-the-dead-never-ending-night-of-terror-lp
April 16th info
https://www.facebook.com/groups/8542985602
https://sites.google.com/view/april16throckbandofficialsite/home
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, it’s The Metal Roos Tapes Volume 6 — a powerful double feature from my interviews for the webzine Metal Roos. We dive deep with Auri and Blackbriar, exploring the emotion, artistry, and atmosphere behind their music. Between the two conversations, I feature the stirring new single “Tongue Tied” by Australian metalcore outfit Bloom, featuring Yours Truly — a perfect emotional bridge that ties the whole episode together.
Tune in for a mix of beauty, heaviness, and heartfelt connection — this one hits on all levels.
https://www.nuclearblast.com/pages/auri
https://www.blackbriarmusic.com/
https://www.purenoise.net/artists/bloom/
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we journey back to 1985 and the release of Possessed’s groundbreaking debut Seven Churches — a record that many consider the true birth of death metal. With its unholy mix of thrash speed, guttural vocals, and blasphemous themes, Seven Churches pushed metal into darker, heavier, and more dangerous territory. We’ll dig into its riffs, its chaotic energy, and how it influenced the rise of extreme metal that followed.
For the break, I’ve got something brand new for you — Heads for the Dead return with their chilling new single “Phantasmagoria”, taken from their forthcoming album Never Ending Night of Terror, due out October 10th. A perfect blend of horror and heaviness to pair with this week’s classic deep dive.
As promised the Heads For The Dead links are here.
https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/album/never-ending-night-of-terror
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbOxi9gm-dLfLy7B-y-YDw
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we’re digging back into the archives and revisiting Episode 72 from 16/11/2022. In that show, I took a look at The Damned’s Machine Gun Etiquette — a record that showed just how far punk could be stretched and reshaped. It’s a fun trip back to one of the early deep dives on the podcast, and a chance to hear how the show has grown since then.
Normal episodes will be back next week, but for now enjoy this classic from the vaults.
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I sit down with Jeff Taylor of Cleric Witch to dive deep into his journey through the world of independent metal. From the struggles and triumphs of carving out a space in the underground scene to pushing the boundaries of sound with his experimental and extreme music, Jeff shares his raw perspective on what it means to create without compromise.
As a special treat, the episode closes with an exclusive stream-only version of “692-133” from the album Extinction.
Please head to His Bandcamp page to buy your downloads and help an independent creator stay making music.
https://clericwitch.bandcamp.com/album/black-earth
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This week on Heavy Metal Tones it’s all about the local scene in a full-throttle Local Metal Special. In the first half, I dive into Blackened Dred’s crushing debut Satan Is The Law, wrapping up the review with the blistering title track — shared with kind permission from the band. For part two, I revisit an interview I recorded for Metal Roos with another rising force, Project Ultimate Satan, captured just before the big feature we dropped back in Episode 203. To close the show, we go live and raw with Blackened Dred’s raging performance of Whisky and Leather from the legendary home of Australian metal, The Basso, Canberra.
A celebration of heavy riffs, local legends, and the pure energy of the underground.
Blackened Dred
https://www.facebook.com/p/Blackened-Dred-61559981460433/
https://blackeneddred.bandcamp.com/album/satan-is-the-law
Project Ultimate Satan
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
https://projectultimatesatan.bandcamp.com/album/the-opus-satanas
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Heavy Metal Tones – Metal Roos Volume 5
This week’s Metal Roos Volume 5 is a power metal special, diving into two separate interviews with the legendary voices of Helloween, Michael Kiske and Andi Deris. Both were promoting the band’s latest album Giants and Monsters, and share not only their thoughts on the record but also personal reflections on their lives, careers, and the journey that has kept Helloween at the forefront of the genre.
Between the interviews, I feature a track from Satin White’s brand-new album Born, bringing a fresh perspective to the episode and showing how new acts are carving their own space in the metal scene.
A mix of legacy and new blood, this episode captures the energy, history, and humanity behind the music.
Metal-roos.com.au your place for all your music needs.....
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