<![CDATA[Scars and Guitars]]> A show featuring interesting moments from the career of a musician. A typical show will feature an interview with a musician or artist. Occasional episodes feature a career retrospective.

The subject matter is drawn from all genres of music; from rock, metal, blues, jazz, country and hip hop. 

Occasional episodes will feature a music industry professional focusing on the commercial side of the scene. 

Observations will be made on an artist’s work in a serious manner with an emphasis on ensuring the content is entertaining. 

]]> en Wed, 13 May 2026 21:10:33 +1000 https://4zzz.org.au/programs/scars-and-guitars/ <![CDATA[Scars and Guitars]]> https://amrap-pages-image.s3.amazonaws.com/profile/6523.jpg?cacbeb=23416996 4ZZZ info@4zzz.org.au A show featuring interesting moments from the career of a musician. A typical show will feature an interview with a musician or artist. Occasional episodes feature a career retrospective.

The subject matter is drawn from all genres of music; from rock, metal, blues, jazz, country and hip hop. 

Occasional episodes will feature a music industry professional focusing on the commercial side of the scene. 

Observations will be made on an artist’s work in a serious manner with an emphasis on ensuring the content is entertaining. 

]]> https://4zzz.org.au/programs/scars-and-guitars/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2019-01-01-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[James Ash (Naberus)/ Marcela Bovio (MaYan)/ Rhys Fox (Muules)]]> Andrew McKaysmith chats to James Ash from Melbourne's Naberus; Mexican national Marcela Bovio from Dutch band MaYan; and Rhys Fox from the Sunshine Coast's bass-centric Muules. 

  • Songs played
  • Naberus - Space to Breathe
  • Naberus - My Favourite Memory
  • MaYan - The Rhythm of Freedom
  • MaYan - The Illusory Self
  • Muules - All Heart No Brain
  • Muules - It Just Happens
]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2019-01-01 22:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-12-25-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Jeff Martin (The Tea Party)/ Tuomas Rounakari (KORPIKLAANI)/ Ronnie Romero (Destinia, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow)/ Dan Lambton (Real Friends)]]> Andrew McKaysmith chats to Canadian Jeff Martin from The Tea Party; Finnish Tuomas Rounakari from Korpiklaani; Chilean Ronnie Romero from Distinia & Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow; and Dan Lambton from the United States based outfit, Real Friends. 

  • Songs played
  • The 69 Eyes - Christmas in New York City
  • The Tea Party - Save Me
  • Korpiklaani - Kotikonnut
  • Korpiklaani - Kallon malja
  • Rainbow - Stargazer
  • Destinia - Metal Souls
  • Real Friends - From The Outside
]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-12-25 22:00:00/ https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-12-18-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Choice cuts from Arising Empire]]>
  • Songs played
  • The Adicts - Picture The Scene
  • AMOR - Clockwork
  • Imminence - This is Goodbye (acoustic)
  • Madsen - Rückenwind
  • Landmvrcks - Scars
  • Venues - Ignite
  • ALAZKA - Everglow
  • While She Sleeps - Silence Speaks
  • Cold Snap - Distance
  • Annisokay - Unaware
  • Our Mirage - The Unknown
  • Farmer Boys - Revolt
  • Spoil Engine - Black Sails
  • Novelists - L’appel du Vide
  • Lisa Who - Alles Ist Gut
  • ATOA - Pocahontas
  • Walking Dead on Broadway - Pitchblack
  • To The Rats and The Wolves - Starting All Over
  • The Charm The Fury - Songs of Obscenity
  • ITCHY - Black
  • Betontod - La Familia
  • Engst - Lila Wolken
  • Peter and the Test Tube Babies - Crap Californian Punk Band
  • Venues - We Are One
  • Madsen - Mein Erstes Lied
  • While She Sleeps - Feel
  • The Adicts - Fucked up world
  • Farmer Boys - You and Me
    • ]]>     Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-12-18 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-12-11-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Liam Bray (Leichhardt)/ Steve Kilbey (The Church)/ Em-J (Dear Willow) ]]> In an all Australian special, Andrew McKaysmith chats to Liam Bray from Brisbane based Leichhardt; Steve Kilbey, the revered architect of the legendary, The Church; and Em-J from Sunshine Coast based Dear Willow.

    • Songs played
    • Leichhardt - Gateway Nights
    • The Church - Under the Milky Way
    • Dear Willow - Hold
    • Dear Willow - I was Young
    • Dear Willow - The City
    • Bootleg Rascal - Mercy
    • Charlie Lim - Welcome Home
    • The Pineapple Thief - Far Below
    ]]>     Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-12-11 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-12-04-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Choice cuts from Firestarter Music Distribution ]]> Andrew McKaysmith present choice cuts from Perth based indie music merchants Firestarter Music Distribution. 

    • Songs played
    • Intenso - Meek Shall Inherit Nothing
    • Vexed - Forge Your Resume
    • The Milkmen - Pirate Boy
    • Marksman Lloyd - Gene Simmons
    • Jonny Taylor - Take It Slow
    • In Capital - Little Architect
    • Dave Power - Close Behind
    • Blue Child Collective - Wattle Tree Corroboree
    • Ben Catley - Strong Hands
    • Jack’s Band - Sharks
    • Ratking - Gotta Light
    • Fragile Animals - Light That Fades
    • Simone & Girlfunkle - Fight On
    • Dark Universe - Into The Black
    • Camarano - Somebody Else
    • Robert Hinton - Chalk
    • Black Stone from The Sun - My Tibetan Sky Funeral
    • King of the Travellers - Senor Rusty
    • Foxton Kings - Money, Money
    • Laurie Luke - Way Back When
    • Alex Arpino - Space Ghost (In a Puppet)
    • Band of Missfits - Higher Passage
    • Verticoli - Amsterdam
    • Legs Electric - Wanna Riot
    • The Lizards - No Fracture
    • Intenso - One in the Chamber
    • Slow Culture - A Wheelbarrow
    • Almond Soy - Silhouette
    • Foreign Architects - High Street
    • Pacing the Cage - Aeroplane
    • Nakatomi - Old Flame
    • Licy Be - Be The Change
    ]]>     Wed, 5 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-12-04 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-11-27-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Peter Tägtgren (PAIN)/ Falk (Powerwolf)/ Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)/ Sven De Caluwe (Aborted) ]]> Some great hard rock and heavy metal interview subjects: Andrew McKaysmith chats to Peter Tägtgren from Swedish outfit PAIN; keyboard player Falk from Germany's Powerwolf; Rachel Bolan, the bassist and spokeman for New Jersey's Skid Row; and Sven De Caluwe from Belgium's gore theme death metal outfit, Aborted. Hear some great new cuts from essential artsits from 11:30PM. 

    • Songs played
    • Pain - Call Me
    • Powerwolf - Demons are a Girls Best Friend
    • Rachel Bolan - My Enemy
    • Aborted - TerrorVision
    • Aborted - Exsquisite Covinous Drama
    • Tom Morello - Battle Sirens
    • Satan - Catacombs
    • Monstrosity - Cosmic Pandemia
    • Trauma - The Rage
    • Nervosa - Kill The Silence
    • Ace Frehley - Rockin’ with the Boys
    ]]>     Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-11-27 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-11-20-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Derrick Green (Sepultura)/ Phil Collen (Def Leppard)/ Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch) / Dez Fafara (Devil Driver/ Coal Chamber) / Scott Ian (Anthrax)]]> In another bumper episode featuring end-to-end interviews, Andrew McKaysmith chats to Derrick Green from Brazilian metal supremo's Sepultura; possibly the worlds greatest pop/metal guitarist, Phil Collen from Def Leppard; Jeremy Spencer, the renowned drummer for US radio-metal superstars, Five Finger Death Punch;  Dez Fafara, the brains behind Devil Driver and nu metal lynchpins, Coal Chamber; and one of the godfathers of thrash metal guitar, Scott Ian from Anthrax. 

    • Songs played
    • Sepultura - Phantom Self
    • Def Leppard - Women
    • Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black
    • DevilDriver - Ghost Riders in the Sky
    • DevilDriver - Copperhead Road
    • Anthrax - Skeletons In the Closet (Live in Scotland)
    • Anthrax - Breathing Lightning (Live in Scotland)
    ]]>     Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-11-20 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-11-13-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Jake Kiley (Strung Out)/ Kaki King/ Will Swan (Dance Gavin Dance)/ Mark Collins (The Charlatans)/ Steven Wilson ]]> In a bumper interview installment of the show, Andrew McKaysmith chats to Jake Kiley from Californian punk outfit, Strung Out; the sublime guitar virtuoso, Kaki King; guitarist Will Swan from post hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance; Mark Collins from UK 'Madchester' legends, The Charlatans and finally, UK multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Steven Wilson. Hear great new songs from Rare Finds PR after the discussion with Steven. 

    • Songs played
    • Strung Out - Analog
    • Kaki King - Gay Sons of Lesbian Mothers
    • Dance Gavin Dance - Evaporate
    • The Charlatans - Plastic Machinery
    • Steven Wilson - Pariah
    • Halcyon Drive - Silver Ray
    • Essie Holt - Magnetize
    • Arroyo - Please Just Let Me Know
    • Blasko - Know You Better
    • Ralph - Tables have Turned
    • Hey Geronimo - Working for Google
    ]]>     Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-11-13 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-11-06-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Choice cuts from Nuclear Blast club and radio singles]]> Two hours of killer Nuclear Blast club and radio singles! 

    • Songs played
    • The Spirit - Cross the Bridge to Eternity
    • The Vintage Caravan - Set Your Sights
    • Doro - If I can’t have you no one will
    • Mantar - Seek + Forget
    • MaYan - The Rhythm of Freedom
    • Rise of the Northstar - Here Comes The Boom
    • Comeback Kid - I'll Be That
    • Korpiklanni - Harmaja
    • Epica - If Inside These Walls Was a House
    • Madball - The Fog
    • The Night Flight Orchestra - Lovers in the Rain
    • Kataklysm - Outsider
    • Khemmis - Bloodletting
    • Amorphis - Amongst Stars
    • Follow The Cipher - Winterfall
    • Immortal - Northern Chaos Gods
    • Graveyard - The Fox
    • Terror - Resistant to Changes
    • Rise of the North Star - Kozo
    • Machine Head - Catharsis
    • Kadavar - Into the Wormhole
    • Tax The Heat - Into The Wormhole
    • Earthless - Gifted by the Wind
    • Arrival of Autumn - The Horror
    • Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - Auf Und Nieder
    • The 69 Eyes - Christmas in New York
    • Hatebreed - Seven Enemies
    ]]>     Wed, 7 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-11-06 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-10-30-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Mortiis/ David Ellefson (Megadeth/ Metal Allegiance)]]> Andrew McKaysmith chats to Norweigian 'Dungeon Synth' pioneer, Mortiis; and David Ellefson from United States based thrash metal outfit Megadeth and Metal Allegiance. 

    • Songs played
    • Mortiis - Doppelganger
    • Mortiis - Scar Trek
    • Mortiis - I Am The world
    • Metal Allegiance - Bound By Silence
    • Metal Allegiance - Mother of Sin
    • Zevious - Smear Campaign
    • Horsewhip - Fires
    • Sunflo'er` - Loup Garou
    ]]>     Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-10-30 22:00:00/     https://undead.4zzz.fm/zed-digital/ZD-2018-10-23-22-00.mp3 <![CDATA[Patty Walters (As It Is)/ Óskar Logi (The Vintage Caravan)/ Kosta Tsourdalakis (Unlucky) ]]> Andrew McKaysmith chats to Patty Walters, the Virginian (USA) born, UK based singer in As It Is; Óskar Logi, from Iceland's The Vintage Caravan; and Kosta Tsourdalakis, the guitarist in Melbourne based Unlucky. 

    • Songs played
    • As It Is - The Stigma (Boys Don’t Cry)
    • The Vintage Caravan - Set Your Sights
    • The Vintage Caravan - Reflections
    • The Vintage Caravan - Hidden Streams
    • The Vintage Caravan - Tune Out
    • Unlucky - Replay Rewind
    • Unlucky - K.F.C.
    ]]>     Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1000 http://4zzz.org.au/program/scars-and-guitars/2018-10-23 22:00:00/