This week on Heavy Metal Tones (Episode 236), we dive into the wild, virtuosic world of The Aristocrats. Known for their boundary-pushing fusion of rock, metal, and jazz, the band takes us on a playful yet masterful ride with their instrumental storytelling. At the heart of the journey? One duck’s epic adventure — from the frozen reaches of Antarctica all the way to the bustling streets of New York. Expect jaw-dropping musicianship, quirky twists, and that unmistakable Aristocrats humour woven into their sonic voyage.

Here is as I promised the complete story of DUCK it s a trip an half and no mistake.

https://the-aristocrats-band.com/duck/

Grange Hill please tell me you don't hear this on the track Sitting On the Duck of the bay as I think I'm going nuts

https://youtu.be/BE7gAEsI0XY?si=GCm9Y7oOAuTEu3Q1

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I’m joined by Hansi Hilmer from Boise, Idaho’s dark and heavy maestros Buried Faith. We dig into the band’s journey, the making of their crushing new album, and the driving forces behind their unrelenting sound. I first reviewed this record back in Episode 213, but now we go deeper with Hansi’s own insights. The episode opens with a track he personally chose, and closes with one of my favourites from the album — two powerful cuts framing an in-depth conversation about life in heavy music.

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In this bonus blast of Heavy Metal Tones, I dive into the furious debut from Antagonizor — Heavy Metal Bootlicker. Gritty, raw, and snarling with intent, this first recording smashes together the heaviness of classic metal with the snotty, chaotic energy of street punk. Think the driving riffs of Motörhead colliding with the spit and venom of GBH and The Exploited.

And as a special treat, you’ll hear "Ammunition" — one of the record’s fiercest cuts — right here in the episode.

This is crossover with teeth. Don't miss it.

As promised here is the Spotify link but its available anywhere.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7Mh4VOW5wTCb11FrwMsSlH?si=LXZYJBewSUW35yHLf0uwOg

Bandcamp links

https://antagonizor.bandcamp.com/

Record Label to get goodies

https://ironboundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/edgelords-from-hell

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, I chat with Scott Alexander from Australian alt-rock outfit Terrestrials about their brand new album Iridescent. We dive into Scott’s journey through the alt-rock scene, the band’s evolution, and the inspiration behind their bold, emotive sound. Plus, we’re cranking up two standout tracks from the record – Triggers and Perennial Trials. It’s a deep dive into passion, process, and powerful emotions.

Don't miss out on any of the bands info head to the link below to learn more and buy some fantastic merch from the lads.

https://terrestrialsmusic.com/home

If you feel like supporting the show for $2 bucks a month over on Patreon you can have add free episodes and help me keep the show running

patreon.com/heavymetaltones

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive into the high-flying world of power metal pioneers Helloween. From their gritty Hamburg roots to becoming genre-defining icons, we take a quick journey through their early years. Then it's time to raise the pumpkin banner as we dig deep into their groundbreaking 1987 album Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 — the record that helped shape power metal as we know it. Soaring vocals, lightning-fast riffs, and fantasy-laced storytelling — this is Helloween at their most majestic.

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, it’s time to open the vault once more for The Metal-Roos Tapes: Volume 3 — a double dose of exclusive interview gold straight from the archives!

In Part One, I sit down with the legendary Tarja Turunen, diving deep into the making of her new solo album Circus Life. From symphonic highs to personal reflections, Tarja pulls back the curtain on one of her most dynamic releases to date.

Then in Part Two, it’s a powerful conversation with Celeste Dudeson of rising heavyweights Ghostseeker. We unpack the themes and sonic direction of their latest record Divergence, a boundary-pushing slab of modern metal that's turning heads across the scene.

Plug in for another blast of raw insight and heavy metal heart — only on Heavy Metal Tones.

Metal-Roos.com.au for all your metal needs

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Hi my friends this week sees me crashing out with a mighty cold/flu and so I have been in my bed not able to do my usual research and recording as my voice is still not great... As it is the farewell to Ozzy weekend just gone I thought I would up load Ep 46 which has been my most listen to episode so far in the history of the show. So please jump back in time with me to May 25th 2022 when this episode first aired.

Will be back next week and that's a promise.

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