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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