Ep. 79: [Interview] with BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead Of AU/NZ Tour This Week.

Ep. 79: [Interview] with BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead Of AU/NZ Tour This Week.

Now this is one that makes my punk-rock heart sing! A very privileged opportunity to chat with Bill Stevenson, drummer from a band that were hugely formative in my heavy/alternative/punk-rock journey, and likely yours too - The Descendents! Going one better, we're also discussing an upcoming tour where they'll be playing a full onslaught of landmark 90's punk LP Everything Sucks and more, as part of the 'Run Down Under' Australian/New Zealand tour which kicks off in two days - right near my place down at Barwon Heads Hotel! We'll catch you guys both at this date and the Forum show on the 5th in Melbourne. Come say hi, we don't bite. Most of the time. Bill and I also discuss said tour, thoughts about returning to Australia, longevity with touring, playing different sized venues and a bunch more. Bill's a charismatic guy and the punk youthful energy is palpable to this day! Full details on the upcoming tour including ticket links, tour dates, etc, available shortly alongside the video interview at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog. - BONUS! Given my spiel at the end of the interview about really wanting to obtain more independent/underground punk-rock, today's Featured Artist is hardcore-punk criminal quarter US Bastards. Details of the upcoming release also included in our show notes - their upcoming LP Negligent Discharge is due for release on June 19th, 2026. - As Always, Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady.

Ep. 78: [Interview] with MATT HARVEY of EXHUMED (US) Ahead of 2026 Australian Tour.

What a legendary opportunity this was for one little grindcore-goblinoid such as me. Joining me on the Inner-Strength Check Podcast to talk touring, musicianship, EXHUMED, LEFT TO DIE (US) and the upcoming tour (including shows with none other than the mighty ORIGIN (US)!) is none other than grind-star vocalist/guitarist MATT HARVEY! Matt's a chilled dude behind the mic, but that's because he's bringing decades of veterancy from the likes of Exhumed, Gruesome and Left To Die, among many other experiences. There's absolutely nothing like an Exhumed show, so don't disappoint Matt, the Exhumed lads... or the Doctor. Ticket links and tour info available via the associated show notes for Episode 78 at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog. As Always, Peace, Love and Grindcore (Not Just A Slogan This Time Either), Brady

Ep. 77: [Interview[ with JOHANNES ECKERSTROM of AVATAR (SWE).

Being too bloody good at his job and therefore stuck with myself admist all the other journos on the podcast earlier this week, was vocalist Johannes Eckerstrom of the uniquely out-there Scandinavian metal-troupe Avatar. Despite being parked up in a cosy hotel bed, Johannes was fully engaged, banter dialled to 'Full Sweden', and looking hugely forward to a return to our shores in August. From the man himself, as part of our discussion about their recent successful overseas leg of the tour cycle, he/they have been receiving universally positive live responses to recent whacky LP Don’t Go In The Forest. They're known for a bombastic show, which we also discuss, but methinks the bands' unhinged musical/performative arc will translate well to Aus/NZ shores. Check out the show notes for ticket links, tour info, additional artist media, links and more at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/ Big Thanks to 'The One Man Army' John Howarth & ThePhoenix.AU [http://ThePhoenix.AU] for facilitating this chat and what is surely set to be an out-there tour. Peace, Love And Clowncore, Brady.

Ep. 76: [Interview] with NED SMELLY of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU).

GOPHER is part party-metal, part grindcore, part slam, part hardcore two-piece from Australia & unlike anything you’ve heard before! Grab your durries, pack a bowl, nab your passed-out roomies' nangs and get ready to rock on down to an undisclosed beach-location with myself and NED SMELLY. We have a good old yarn about the project, influences, plans for the live front in future and more. From the mouths of these two nutters comes the bands' bio: Originally hailing from Fanny Barks, UK, and forming in 1790, after having arrived on the first fleet to what was known back then as The British Colony of New South Wales, these two rotting, stinking, bubbling corpses that are GOPHER, have wasted no time piecing together their astonishing, must hear debut album ‘Tunnel Buddies’, set for release on May 1st. You can check out the full show notes including recent singles 'Tunnel Buddies' and 'Party In The Sky', LP order links, additional artist media and more at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog - GOPHER - LINKS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gopheramassage Instagram: Instagram: @gopheramasage Youtube: YouTube.com/@gopheramassage - As Always, Peace, Love and (Party)-Grindcore - Brady.

Ep. 75: [Interview] with KYLE SCHAEFER of FALLUJAH (US) + ISC Radio 18.05.26.

Part I - [Interview]: There's no brakes on the tour announcement train, and time, tide and progressive tech-death wait for no man. A man who knows all about this is Kyle Schaefer, vocalist of US progressive tech-death legends Fallujah. With the recent successful release of the fantastic LP Xenotaph, they're bringing themselves Down Under/to NZ later this year with German tech-prog-death giants Obscura + Australian death-dealers Ashen and Anoxia. Kyle's a chill dude (with a WAY better streamer setup than Yours Truly, TBH!) and gave his thoughts on Shredfest, Xenotaph, live gear setup, international touring and a heap more. Check out the show notes (available soon at: www.innerstrengthpodcast.com/blog) for latest singles, Shredfest tour info/ticket links and more. Part II: [ISC Radio] Monday 18th May, 2026: NOTE: Be sure to check out the show notes via the above link for additional artist media/bios/pre-release/purchase links/artist links etc, for each featured track. (24:32): Introduction/Post-Interview - More info on the upcoming Shredfest tour as per the official press release (tour dates, etc). Plus some thoughts from on the bands! (31:53) - Featured Track: ORCHA MELCHA (US) - 'Idols & Gods' (Trad/Progressive Metal) + Album Info (36:37) Heavy News: ANTHRAX (US) Announce New Album ‘Cursum Perficio’ Out 18th September + Release First Single 'It’s For The Kids' (41:03) - Featured Track: DITHEIST (US) - 'Evil To Live' (Death Metal) + Album Info (49:28) 'He he ha he he he he-he, heh heh ha heh heh heh-heh, He he ha he he he hehe, and then another heh heh he-he heh' (49:36) Heavy News: Canadian Thrashers W.M.D. To Release Against All Warnings on June 5 (52:45) Androids want more life... (52:57) Featured Track: ANTIMOZDEBEAST (US) - 'Corridor Of Admiration' (HEADPHONE WARNING, fr!) (1:01:28) Outro + Featured Track: AETERE (France) - 'Cilice' Thanks to John Howarth, Kyle Schaefer, Clawhammer PR, C-Squared Music and Dallas Does PR for helping facilitate the interview and our featured tracks!