Episode 20 – Top 5’s of 2015

Who doesn’t like a top 5 list? I did a shout out and called 51 people to ask them what their top 5’s of 2015 were. I left it to the person as to what category/topic the list should be. There’s a real mix in here, some serious and some not so much. I hope you enjoy and all the very best for 2016!

Important note: To get full context of these lists and reasons behind each choice, I highly recommend listening to the actual episode. Some of them won’t make sense otherwise… or at least make even less sense!

1. Top 5 ‘gigs‘ of 2015 by Chris from Sydney, Australia

1. Abbath at The Manning Bar, Sydney
2. Behemoth/Watain/Bolzer – The Metro, Sydney
3. Dimeshow – The Lewisham, Sydney
4. Disentomb/Wretch/Diminish the Gods/Nekrology – The Bald Faced Stag, Sydney
5. Metal United Downunder – The Valve, Sydney

2. Top 5 ‘metal releases‘ of 2015 by Dan from California, USA

Check out Dan’s YouTube Channel featuring live metal videos here.

1. Armored Saint – Win Hands Down
2. Death Dealer – Hallowed Ground
3. Magnus Karlsson – Free Fall
4. Stratovarius – Eternal
5. Empires of Eden – Architect of Hope

3. Top 5 ‘board games‘ of 2015 by Matt from Ballarat, Australia

1. Letters from Whitechapel
2. Dominion
3. Pandemic
4. Ticket to Ride
5. Game of Thrones Monopoly

4. Top 5 ‘insulting/derogatory words‘ of 2015 by Mark from LORD and mork & andee

1. Malaka
2. Faggot
3. Dead Shit
4. Drongo Cunt
5. Arseclown

5. Top 5 ‘books I’ve read‘ of 2015 by Dave from Sydney

1. Confessions of a Heretic – Adam Nergal Darski
2. The Never, Um, Ever Ending Story – Ian Molly Meldrum
3. American Sniper – Chris Kyle
4. Face the Music: A Life Exposed – Paul Stanley
5. How to Make Love Like a Porn Star – Jenna Jamison

6. Top 5 ‘reasons to be happy‘ in 2015 by Adam from Sydney (Session drummer for LORD)

1. The Hateful Eight – Quentin Tarantino’s new movie
2. On the whole, humans are trying to be much nicer and respectful to each other.
3. I can access pornography literally anytime, anywhere from my mobile phone.
4. Tony Abbott is no longer our Prime Minister.
5. You’re alive.

7. Top 5 ‘things I should probably feel worse about but I don’t‘ of 2015 by Broden from Bendigo, Australia and soon-to-be-released ‘Answers to Questions Nobody is Asking’ podcast.

1. Blowing off Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden.
2. Intimidating a teenager in the middle of the night in his undies.
3. Didn’t stop to check on girl walking on road with no shoes on.
4. Blamed another kid for spilling paint in school.
5. Waging class in year 11 to see an early screening of Batman Begins.

8. Top 5 ‘albums‘ of 2015 by Lucas from Brisbane, Australia

1. Trivium – Silence in the Snow
2. Coheed and Cambria – The Color Before the Sun
3. Atreyu – Long Live
4. Bring Me the Horizon – That’s the Spirit
5. Parkway Drive – Ire

9. Top 5 ‘metal album cover designs‘ of 2015 by Ishaan from New Delhi, India and of Headbangers India

1. Unleash the Arches – Time Stands Still
2. Apocalyptica – Shadowmaker
3. Enslaved – In Times
4. Disturbed – Immortalized
5. Nile – What Should Not Be Unearthed

10. Top 5 ‘albums‘ of 2015 by Wayne from Manchester, UK

1. Fear Factory – Genexus
2. Nekrogoblikon – Heavy Meta
3. Cattle Decapitation – The Anthropocene Extinction
4. Soilwork – The Ride Majestic
5. Periphery – Juggernaut

11. Top 5 ‘Aussie thrash bands‘ of 2015 by Dave from Metal Evilution and Steel Assassins Metal Festival

1. Harlott
2. Desecrator
3. Hellbringer
4. In Malice’s Wake
5. Asylum

12. Top 5 ‘Aussie hardcore releases‘ of 2015 by Johnny of Under Nights Cover

1. I, Valiance – The Reject of Humanity
2. Northlane – Node
3. Parkway Drive – Ire
4. Thy Art is Murder – Holy War
5. In Hearts Wake – Skydancer

13. Top 5 ‘things‘ of 2015 by Andrew from Sydney, Australia

1. Proudest moment – Son said ‘Daddy’ for the first time.
2. Top disappointment/disgust – ISIS
3. Top concert – LORD at The Metro with Helloween 
4. Top release – LORD – What Tomorrow Brings
5. Top food – Cronuts

14. Top 5 ‘gigs I’ve shot‘ of 2015 by Mick of MickG Photography

1. KISS in Newcastle
2. AC/DC in Sydney
3. Rise Against in Sydney
4. John Farnham/Olivia Newtown-John in Sydney
5. Legions of Steel Festival in Melbourne

15. Top 5 ‘public figures who need to fuck right off‘ of 2015 by Jez of Armidale, Australia

1. Ronda Rousey
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Bindi Irwin
4. Malcolm Turnbull
5. Adele

16. Top 5 ‘double track listings from Tribulation – Children of the Night ‘ of 2015 by Django from Sydney, Australia

1. Strange Gateways Beckon/Melancholia
2. In the Dreams of the Dead/Winds
3. Sjalaflykt/The Motherhood of God
4. Strains of Horror/Holy Libations
5. Cauda Pavonis/Music from the Other

17. Top 5 ‘music releases‘ of 2015 by Alasdair from Under Nights Cover

1. Miles Away – Tide
2. Mowgli/Featherweight Split
3. Parkway Drive – Ire
4. August Burns Red – Found in Faraway Places
5. Thy Art is Murder – Holy War

18. Top 5 ‘Scotches‘ of 2015 by Mark from Under Nights Cover

1. Bowmore Small Batch
2. Cragganmore 10 Year Old
3. Alberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured
4. Laphroaig 10 Year Old
5. Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1

19. Top 5 ‘albums that I’ve kind of enjoyed‘ of 2015 by Riju (aka Dr. Hex) of Albatross and Primitiv 

1. Satan – Atom by Atom –
2. LORD – What Tomorrow Brings –
3. Iron Maiden – The Book of Souls –
4. Raven – ExtermiNation –
5. Ghost – Meliora

20. Top 5 ‘concerts that I’ve played‘ of 2015 by Stu from Silent Knight

1. Helloween at The Capitol in Perth
2. Hammersonic Festival in Indonesia
3. Black Label Society at The Metropolis in Fremantle
4. David Ellefson at The Civic Hotel in Perth
5. Silent Knight album launch at The Amplifier in Perth

21. Top 5 ‘tins‘ of 2015 by Steve of Defenders of the Metal Faith Radio Show

1. Sapporo tin
2. Lazy Yak tin
3. Carlsberg tin
4. Asahi tin
5. Heineken tin

22. Top 5 ‘albums‘ of 2015 by Nico from Terrorfest

1. All Them Witches – Dying Surfer Meets his Maker
2. Clutch – Psychic Warfare
3. Watchtower – Radiant Moon EP
4. Horsehunter – Caged in Flesh
5. Elder – Lore 

23. Top 5 ‘list items from a top 5 list‘ of 2015 by Tim from LORD 

1. Item number 3
2. Item number 1
3. Item number 2
4. Item number 4
5. Item number 5

24. Top 5 ‘things‘ of 2015 by Chris from Vanishing Point

1. Accepted my baldness
2. Finished writing an album
3. Buying another guitar
4. Tony Abbott has fucked off out of politics
5. New albums by Black Majesty, Harlott and Orpheus Omega.

25. Top 5 ‘indie games that you aren’t playing enough of this year‘ of 2015 by TJ from Rule 34 

1. Ingress
2. Stranded Deep
3. Rouge Legacy
4. One Way Heroics
5. Quest for infamy

26. Top 5 ‘ProgPower USA 2015 artists‘ of 2015 by Alan from Demorest, Georgia, USA

1. Voyager
2. Riverside
3. Native Construct
4. Jeff Scott Soto
5. Helker 

27. Top 5 ‘artists I’ve had on rotation‘ in 2015 by Belinda from Made By Miss B 

1. Alice in Chains
2. Truckfighters
3. Queens of the Stone Age
4. Alkline Trio
5. Mark Lanegan

28. Top 5 ‘picks for Triple J’s Hottest 100‘ of 2015 by Jerry from Sydney

1. British India – Wrong Direction
2. Bring Me the Horizon – Drown
3. Chvrches – Clearest Blue
4. Boo Seeka – Deception Bay
5. The Wombats – Be Your Shadow

29. Top 5 ‘reasons why I’m not going to see Star Wars at the cinema‘ of 2015 by Luke from Perth 

1. I’d rather for it to go on the internet so I can download it and chill with my lady friend.
2. I don’t go to party at sausage fests, why would I go to the cinema.
3. Disney has given me an unrealistic expectation on how women should be.
4. There’s a court order in place that prevents me from using the force.
5. Open to interpretation

30. Top 5 ‘guitar gear‘ of 2015 by Peter from I Heart Guitar Blog 

1. Jason Becker’s Carvin ‘Numbers’ signature model guitar – HERE.
2. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio – HERE.
3. The rise of Ormsby Guitars – HERE.
4. Gibson USA 2016 model range custom flexibility – HERE.
5. Blackstar Amplifier Fly 3 – HERE.

31. Top 5 ‘favourite albums of the week‘ (what?) of 2015 by Brendan from Leeton, Australia

1. Alison’s Halo – Eyedazzler
2. Lagerstein – Drink til we Die
3. Dark Tranquility – Haven
4. Ayreon – The Human Equation
5. The pHloggs Collection

32. Top 5 ‘crazy things that have happened to us on tour‘ of 2015 by Jason from Truth Corroded 

1. Having a loaded machine gun pointed at us while we were in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
2. Being put on the terrorist watchlist while we were in England.
3. Being drugged by the Yakuza in Tokyo.
4. Seeing a two headed lady in Prague.
5. Partying and drinking with the Chinese drug lords in Shenzhen, China.

33. Top 5 ‘albums‘ of 2015 by Chris from Truth Corroded

1. Hope Drone – Cloak of Ash
2. Rivers of Nihil – Monarchy
3. The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal
4. Sylosis – Dormant Heart
5. Red Apollo – Altruist

34. Top 5 ‘encounters‘ of 2015 by Mat from Melbourne, Australia

1. Jonathan Barwick
2. Ronda Rousey
3. Dave Mustaine
4. Yngwie Malmsteen
5. Zakk Wylde

35. Top 5 ‘meals i’ve cooked at home‘ of 2015 by Rob from Carbon Black

1. Cheese fondue.
2. Pizza’s in my outdoor oven.
3. Chicken laksa noodle soup.
4. Lamb saag spinach curry.
5. Lasagne.

36. Top 5 ‘cheeses‘ of 2015 by Flynn from Stormforge 

1. Mainland Smoked Cheddar
2. Mamma’s Feta
3. Alpine Valley Colby
4. Mozzarella
5. Mainland Cheddar Masters Matured Cheddar

37. Top 5 ‘albums‘ of 2015 by Patrick of I Probably Hate Your Band 

1. Psycroptic – Psycroptic
2. Harlott – Proliferation
3. In Malice’s Wake – Light Upon the Wicked
4. Cattle Decapitation – The Anthropocene Extinction
5. King Parrot – Dead Set

38. Top 5 ‘things‘ of 2015 by Mitch from Hemina

1. Getting my Ibanez RG927 WZCZ
2. Having amazing band mates
3. Album: Teramaze – Her Halo
4. Discovering Southern Sons
5. Recording our third album, due out next year.

39. Top 5 ‘records‘ of 2015 by Dougie from Hemina

1. Teramaze – Her Halo
2. Bring Me the Horizon – That’s the Spirit
3. Leprous – The Congregation
4. Caligula’s Horse – Bloom
5. Hiatus Kaiyote – Choose Your Weapon

40. Top 5 ‘vocal influences‘ of 2015 by Anne from Melbourne, Australia

1. Lord Tim
2. Bruce Dickinson
3. Deborah Harry
4. John Arch
5. Anne Wilson

41. Top 5 ‘beers‘ of 2015 by Andrew from Taree, Australia

1. The Chancer Golden Ale – James Squire
2. Little Creatures Pale Ale
3. Murray’s Whale Ale –
4. Nine Tales Amber Ale – James Squire
5. White Rabbit Dark Ale

42. Top 5 ‘gigs‘ of 2015 by Cam from Silent Knight

1. John Farnham at Kings Park, Perth
2. The Eagles at Perth Arena
3. Cold Chisel at Perth Arena
4. Helloween at The Capitol in Perth
5. Opeth at The Astor Theatre, Perth

43. Top 5 ‘memes I’ve seen‘ of 2015 by Mick from Aversions Crown and Widow the Sea 

1. HERE
2. HERE
3. HERE
4. HERE
5. HERE 

44. Top 5 ‘foods with bacon in it‘ of 2015 by Craig from Sydney

1. Hamburger with bacon and cheese, no salad.
2. Bacon and egg roll.
3. French toast with crispy bacon.
4. Pancakes, maple syrup and bacon.
5. Sauteed onion, mushroom, bacon, pepper/salt, bit of garlic – when it’s done, add some double cream and finely chopped coriander

45. Top 5 ‘tins of beer‘ of 2015 by Roxx from Catalano and ex-De La Cruz 

1. XXXX Gold
2. Karhu
3. Suntory Premium
4. Tooheys New
5. Pabst Blue Ribbon

46. Top 5 ‘terrible zombie movie titles‘ of 2015 by Michelle from Adelaide

1. Zombie Cats from Mars
2. Crack House of the Dead
3. Attack of the Psychedelic Zombies, Man
4. Me and My Mates Vs the Zombie Apocalypse
5. Milfs vs. Zombies

47. Top 5 ‘gigs I probably should have seen, but didn’t‘ of 2015 by Dieter from Metreya 

1. Bolt Thrower – Unfortunately cancelled. RIP Martin.
2. AC/DC in Sydney
3. Lamb of God  /Killer Be Killed in Sydney
4. Machine Head in Sydney
5. Abbath in Sydney

48. Top 5 ‘movies‘ of 2015 by Chris from Orpheus Omega 

1. The Martian
2. Ant-Man
3. Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation
4. Straight Outta Compton
5. Star Wars – The Force Awakens

49. Top 5 (actually 4) ‘music releases‘ of 2015 by Mitch from Sydney

1. Turnstile – Step 2 Rhythm
2. Young Wolf – Familiar Comfort
3. Reactions – Soul Witness
4. ??? No idea what Mitch has said – Any ideas?
5. N/A

50. Top 5 ‘music releases‘ of 2015 by Mik from Iceland

1. Swallow the Sun – Songs from the North I, II, & III
2. Skepticism – Ordeal
3. Misþyrming – Söngvar elds og óreiðu
4. Katatonia – Sanctitude
5. Rolo Tomassi – Grievances 

51. Top 5 ‘things‘ of 2015 by Karl from In Malice’s Wake

1. Got endorsed by Spector Basses
2. Recorded In Malice’s Wake’s new album ‘Light Upon the Wicked‘
3. Went scuba diving for the first time.
4. Went snowboarding for the first time.
5. Played Rugby again for first time in 10 years.

Episode 19 – I Hate Xmas

Another in-between episode. Given that Xmas is tomorrow, I thought I’d throw some random thoughts on the yearly celebration. A lot whining and certainly a lot of first world problems, so take it with a grain of salt and have a laugh.

You might agree with some of it… maybe!

Episode 18 – Rigel Walshe (Conflict is Good &…

 

“Teaching people how conflict, chaos, disruption, adversity and uncertainty are really your best friends and trusted allies.” – Rigel Walshe, Conflict is Good.

Rigel, the man of many faces. The front man of the death metal band Dawn of Azazel, the ex-Police Officer, the ex-Army Territorial Soldier and now key note speaker and brains behind his new brand ‘Conflict is Good’, which will look to change and challenge the concept of how we handle, view and digest conflict and fear. Not be a victim of it, but rather feed off it in a positive way.

This is a great episode that’s packed full of great ideas, stories and different perspectives. Not only do we talk about Rigel’s latest endeavours, but we also look at the different approaches taken with the band as oppossed to years gone by. A theme and topic that has appeared on numerous occasions during previous episodes.

As always, if you enjoy this episode, please not only share this around but reach out to Rigel and let him know what you think. I look forward to see what the next chapter will bring as he begins to launch ‘Conflict is Good’ out into the public domain.

Show Notes

Intro – Fake sponsor is my Kobito Dukan playing cards that I got in Japan. Check out a video of these dudes here.

Dawn of Azazel – Official Website, Facebook, Twitter.
New Dawn of Azazel album ‘The Tides of Damocles‘ – Purchase here.

What is keynote speaking all about?
Conflict is Good – Rigel’s current project/brand. – Official Website , Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.
Conflict is Good – Introduction video here.
A very cool blog post that’s on Rigel’s website. Well worth reading.
Claim the Throne Podcast here.
Who’s Tony Robbins? And here’s a random video to get a taste.
What controversy?! Rigel causing conversation in the New Zealand media. Watch here.
Who are Portal? Check them out at your own risk here!
Learn more about time blocking here. Highly recommended if you want to get productive!
Learn more about mindfulness here.
Who’s Tim Ferriss? And here’s a random video to get a taste.
Book recommendation – Tim Ferriss – The 4 Hour Work Week.
Who’s Eckhart Tolle? And here’s a random video to get a taste.
Book recommendation – Eckhart Tolle – The Power of Now.
Book recommendation – Tony Crabbe – Busy.

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Episode 17- Facebook Q&A

 

How about something different?

I threw a shout out on Facebook for people to ask me a question. Naturally the majority of the questions were ridiculous, but I figured it would be fun to create an episode out of it!

Lots of dribble, but hope you all enjoy it!

Episode 16 – What NOT to do at an…

 

Another in-between-a-sode while I get the final episodes locked in for 2015.

Do you love being at the airport? Sure, it definitely has its moments and when I first began flying years ago it was certainly exciting. The antcipation of travelling far from home for an adventure. It was always something special and the journey was half of the fun.

Fast forward many years later and while it can still be fun being at the airport (such as the bar), there are plenty of irritating encounters that tend to make the experience just that little bit more painful.

So, here are a few suggestions of what NOT to do at an airport. For further explanations, tune into the podcast.

1. A large suitcase is NOT oversized

Don’t stand in the oversize check-in queue/lane just because you have a big suitcase. Piss off and stand in the normal queue! For us and many others, we’re checking in musical instruments, sporting gear and other large ‘oversized’ items. This also goes for people in groups. Rack off.

2. If you bag has wheels – it’s NOT carry on

Sorry, I’m probably offending some people but if your bag has wheels then it is probably either a) too heavy or b) you’re lazy, but either way it should be checked in. The amount of times I’ve walked onto a plane and discovered that every luggage compartment is completely full with large bags with wheels, is just ridiculous. We know everyone breaks the rules, but come on, if you can’t pick that bag up over your head without struggling, then you shouldn’t be carrying it onto the plane!

3. If in doubt, take it all out/off

… and do it all in advance! Every airport around the world is different, but just take it all out. If you have a computer, fluids, deodorant, or you’re wearing a belt, steel cap boots, jewellery, etc – just remove it instead of holding up the line. Funnily enough, you’ll end up saving yourself time in the long run if you put in that tiny bit more of effort to begin with!

4. Don’t panic

The plane won’t leave without you if you’re there at your gate! Don’t start pushing through to get onto the plane first (unless you have one of those devil bags on wheels and need your precious overhead storage). You have an allocated seat, numbnuts! You can sit at your chair and be the last one to walk on the plane and you’ll still sit in the same seat and depart at the same time. Relax, bro.

5. Don’t shove

Fuuuuu…. Why is there any need to shove past people in the aisle on the plane to either get to your seat or get off the plane when you land? Sure, you might have a connecting flight that you’re running late for, but jumping up as soon as the plane lands to try and find your bags and push down that narrow aisle full of people will do you ZERO favours. If you’re really that concerned about your connecting flight, press the attendant button before the plane descends and inform the cabin crew. They may be able to assist you with either a) getting off the plane quicker b) getting you to your gate quicker or c) informing the connecting flight if the same carrier. Use your head, not your shoulder.

Bonus pro tips:

6. Wait until the seatbelt light goes off! It’s on for a reason, just play by the rules. What’s the point?
7. Delays due to uncontrollable circumstances – don’t be a dick to the ground staff.
8. Just be cool to airport personnel. Ground staff, security, hospitality – Their job sucks, make it easier for them and don’t be a cunt.
9. Don’t stand in the middle of busy walkway/thoroughfares – Be aware of everyone around you and move off to the side.
10. Don’t throw away your boarding pass, especially if they have the baggage tags attached – You will cry if you toss it out and loose your luggage. Play it safe and make life easier for everyone else. Don’t do what I did! (listen to podcast)

 

What’s in my travel gig/carry on bag?

I’ve had a lot of people quiz me about the tiny rigs that we take on the road, and due to the unique set up (well, I guess it’s still unique as I don’t know anyone who does the same) I thought it would be interesting to list all the items I carry in my backpack when I go on tour. As before, listen to the podcast for explanations.

1. Line 6 Bass Pod XT.
2. Gallien Krueger MB200 Bass Head.
3. Line 6 G30 relay wireless system.
4. Tour itinerary/Hotel Information/Transportation – Now gone digital.
5. Black marker pens.
6. Double A alkaline batteries.
7. Dettoll hand gel.
8. Various pens/biros – good for immigration paperwork at airports/completing various paperwork on the run.
9. Generic LORD/Podcast flyers and business cards.
10. 4 or 5 magazines such as World of Knowledge, National Geographic, Australian Geographic, New Scientist, Time, etc.
11. 1 hard/paperback book.
12. Wet wipes!
13. Cygnett power bank 11000.
14. Anytime fitness pass.

Another pro tip – Don’t take gaff tape on board flights! Listen to find out more.

 

Episode 15 – Milton Mendonça (Infinity Concerts/ProgPower USA)

 

Milton is the CFO, Booking Agent, Manager and King (according to his Facebook!) at Infinity Concerts as well as a co-promoter of the ProgPower USA festival that’s held every year in Atlanta, Georgia. In our chat, we get an understanding of his background, migrating from Brazil to the US, tour promoting and of course the ProgPower USA Festival. For anyone who’s been curious about the festival itself or want a bit more insiders perspective, this will be a treat for you.

Buy tickets for Day 1 and 2 of ProgPower USA (on sale Saturday, December 5th at 10am US Eastern Standard Time!) HERE.

Show Notes

Intro – Yes, I have no shame! This week’s fake sponsor is The Dungeon Era box set! Watch the trailer here and order your limited edition copy here.

Infinity Concerts Official Website and Facebook.
Overload – Brazil
Who’s Blind Guardian? Time to get educated here.
ProgPower USA Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , Vimeo, Pinterest, Flickr and forums.
Get a glimpse at what the artist visas in the US are all about.

Buy tickets for Day 1 and 2 of ProgPower USA (on sale Saturday, December 5th!) HERE.

Wednesday line up (September 7th 2016) – Dragonforce (Headliner), Spock’s Beard, Stream of Passion and LORD (Yes!).
Thursday line up (September 8th 2016) – Blind Guardian (Headliner), Pyramaze, Circus Maximus and Gloryhammer.

Friday and Saturday night line up’s (Headlined by Fates Warning and Devin Townsend Project) here.

 

Episode 14 – Mark Kelson (The Eternal)

 

Head honcho and mastermind of the Australia Dark/Doom Metal band The Eternal, Mark is a busy guy who dabbles in a number of different creative endeavours including a solo career, digital artist, recording engineer, producer, has his own studio named Kelsonic Studios and much more!

We had a great chat about all things music and spent some time discussing the differences in the music scene today and the challenges/opportunities that a lot of younger musicians have now compared to years ago.

Show Notes

Intro: Who is John Farnham?
Playing to Win – The Road to Farnsy 2015 tour (video trailer here)
LORD – What Tomorrow Brings EP (video trailer here)
LORD – Playing to Win (Little River Band) – Listen here
One Electric Day Festival, Featuring John Farnham
Who’s Noiseworks?
Who’s Daryl Braithwaite?
Who’s Pseudo Echo?
Who’s The Black Sorrows?
Alestorm Show, Nov 29 in Melbourne – Buy tickets here (Almost sold out!)

Contact Mark Kelson via Official Website, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Facebook
The Eternal – Official Website, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Facebook
Kelsonic Studios – Official Website and Facebook.
Martin Powell – The newest addition to The Eternal!
Dave Haley from Psycroptic – The master of DIY and a huge asset to many Australian bands

Outro – Want to win some Farnsy CDs before December 1? Click here!

 

Episode 13 – Logan Gray (Thrashwolf)

 

Logan (also known as Thrashwolf) may have single handedly visually redefined the Australian metal scene over the past several years. From bands such as Thy Art is Murder, Psycroptic, Taberah, Electrik Dynamite and many more, his art can be seen almost everywhere at Australian metal shows and all over the internet. Logan is one the most sort after artists in Australian music at present.

This was a really surprising chat which went in a killer direction towards the end. Logan is doing what he wants and on his own terms. He truly is ‘living the dream’. A real inspiration and highly recommended for those who are looking to break the chains of their normal 9 to 5 job and wanting to commit 100% to their true passion.

Show Notes

Intro – Who’s Shawn Kemp? This week’s fake sponsor! Also, check out the Reign Man in action here!

Thrashwolf official website.
Check out the Thrashwolf Facebook page here.
Thrashwolf on Instagram.
Blackcraft official website.
Check out the Blackcraft Facebook page here.
Where exactly is Launceston?
Oz Comic-Con and Supernova – I should go one day!
Darren Yeow of Stylus Monkey (Logan’s mentor!)

Episode 12 – Michael Field (Analytical Chemist – Gold…

Welcome to the wild, wild west! Michael Field is an Analytical Chemist for a mining company in Norseman, Western Australia.

“I’m sorry, Norseman? Where the hell is that?!”

Norseman is located 200km north of Esperance and 200km south of Kalgoorlie. Basically, it’s in the middle of nowhere and if it wasn’t for the money, chances are you wouldn’t stay out there for an extended period of time!

Michael and I chat about his unique job and surroundings (well, unique to the rest of us anyway!). We discuss everything from the ins and outs of his job and the mine itself to the local characters, to the various things that Michael does to pass the time out in the dusty plains of Western Australia. I hope you all enjoy this very interesting chat!

Show Notes

Podcast intro – Check out Zachary Smith-Cameron’s artwork on DeviantArt and Instagram. Contact him if you need some work done!

Tell me more about Norseman!
Beer recommendation – Little Creatures Pale Ale
Beer to avoid – Southwark Bitter (Unless you’re Shane Bailey)
The Nullarbor – Crossing Australia’s Biggest, Baddest Road.
What’s Kalgoorlie all about?
Check out the epic Super Pit in Kalgoorlie!
Where’s Onslow?
Michael loves the metal band Kimura from Perth. Check them out on Facebook and Big Cartel.
Learn more about Gold in Australia here.
Learn about Aqua Regia and how it works with dissolving Gold.
Get up to date with all of the terminology for your next social gathering with this mining glossary!
The interesting area known as Meekatharra.
Here’s the video of the old bloke who stumbled into a metal show in Townsville. Enjoy.
This is what Michael shoves into his luggage on the way back to Norseman.

Mork & Andee? Check out the Facebook album here and you can buy a t-shirt here.

Check out Michael’s photography page on Facebook and like it! – Field Star Photography.

Finally, here’s a really creepily narrated video by some random fella about the town of Norseman that I found on YouTube. If you get through this whole video, I’ll be impressed!

Episode 11 – Steven Ryan (Mortgage Broker & Interstellar…

This episode features long time friend Steven Ryan. Originally I met Steven through the local Sydney music scene where he was extremely active with his webzine (Pyromusic), distro label, band photography and helping put on shows. Many years have passed since then and Steven has taken a different road, venturing into the property market and is now taking on a career as a mortgage broker.

This is a really cool chat where we discuss a whole range of topics, with a real focus on self development. Hope you get something out of it and be sure to make contact with Steven should you want any advice or assistance in the property market!

Show Notes

Find Steven on Twitter.
Check out Interstellar Finance.
Vipassana Meditation Centre – The retreat that Steven attended.
Check out Sam Harris.
What are the benefits of meditation?
Check out John Safran trying out Zen Buddhism (Ignore the stupid title)
Book recommendation – Mindfulness for Life by Dr Stephen McKenzie and Dr Craig Hassed
Check out the Headspace Meditation App. Perfect for beginners of meditation!
Tim Ferriss Podcast – Highly recommended!
Check out the News Feed Eradicator for Facebook (Google Chrome Compatible)
Keynote speaker, Corporate Trainer, Business and Life Coach, Guy Newman.
Who’s Brian Tracy?
Book recommendation – The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Highly recommended.
Book recommendation – The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale
Learn more about Robert Kiyosaki.
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