Head For The Barricade

Two special guests join us on the latest episode of HFTB. First we are joined by Ritchie from UK upstarts Crostpaths, and then we talk to Timo from Austrian metallers Oceans, who are signed to Nuclear Blast. Matt and Scott talk about Tool's upcoming album which has 7 songs and totals 80 minutes in length, and next year's Five Finger Death Punch tour with Megadeth and Bad Wolves.

Former lead guitarist of Machine Head, Ahrue Luster joins the show to talk about 'The Burning Red', a powerhouse album which celebrated its 20th birthday a few weeks ago. Ahrue talks about joining the band, recording with Ross Robinson, how their cover of 'Message in a Bottle' came about, and how it remains Machine Head's second best-selling album to date. He also gives us his five favourite albums ever released.

Alfonso Civile from Michigan metallers Heartsick joins the show to talk about the band's latest album 'Sleep Cycles' and a whole lot more. Matt and Scott discuss the new Bad Wolves and Cold songs, album releases from Thy Art Is Murder, Scott Stapp and Slipknot; and some of their favourite gig experiences from over the years.

Joining us on the show is Loser vocalist Alex Stankewitz, as we talk about the Michigan nu-metal revivalist's brand new album 'Never Young'. We also discuss Alex's love of nu-metal, signing to Frankie Palmeri's Redzone Records, and what the scene is like in Michigan right now. Matt and Scott disect the new Korn track, celebrate 19 years since the release of Deftones' incredible 'White Pony' album, and just chat shit about whatever they feel like.

HFTB returns from a six month break with Bryce and Billy from hard rockers Heartist, who themselves have recently returned with their first release since 2014. We talk about why they have been gone for so long, what led to their brand new EP 'Sleep', and we talk about dream band line-ups and favourite albums. Matt and Scott discuss the new Hed PE album, Slipknot's new masks, and Limp Bizkit's 'Significant Other' album turning 20 years old.

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Sam Rivers, most notably of Limp Bizkit joins us to talk about his exciting new band Sleepkillers, as he returns to music after an overlong period out of the spotlight. Also, Matt and Scott discuss Download Festival controversy and songs played come from Heart of Jordan, Jynx, Adelitas Way, Hollywood Undead, Deftones, Flaw and Saliva.

Kyle Pfeiffer of Blacklite District returns for his second special guest slot to talk about the band's upcoming album 'Through the Ages' and the success the duo have earned in the last 12 months. We also play their brand new single 'Hard Pill to Swallow'. Other songs come from the likes of Smash Into Pieces, You Me @ Six, Sylar and 3rd Strike.

Ben and Steven from Lakeshore join us to talk about the band's upcoming second EP. Ben also talks about his time in Emmure- the deathcore band he and his brother helped form. Matt and Scott disect the new Papa Roach songs and also talk about Machine Head's 'split', and songs played come from Deftones, Papa Roach, CKY, Bad Wolves and Sickret.

We are joined by esteemed music author Joel McIver as we talk about some of his most well-known books which include biographies on Metallica and Slayer, plus his co-authoring of the Max Cavalera and Dave Ellefson autobiographies. Songs come from Korn, Machine Head, Metallica, Bring Me The Horizon, Soulfly and more.

Benji Webbe from Skindred joins us to talk about the band's successful summer festival shows all over the world, as well as their latest record 'Big Tings'. Plenty of other songs get a spin, including anthems from Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit, Nonpoint, A Friend, A Foe and Slipknot, with the other episode highlight hearing Matt try his hand at rapping. MGK and Eminem have nothing on this guy!

We are joined by Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle to talk about the band's incredible first 18 months, their powerhouse debut album 'Disobey' and the now platinum-selling cover of The Cranberries classic 'Zombie'. Other songs include killer cuts from Korn, Papa Roach, Sevendust, Breaking Benjamin and Wilson.

Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera joins us on the show to discuss the band's tenth studio album 'X'. We also talk about his beloved record collection, his favourite tour the band has ever done, and much more in an extended interview. Other songs come from Light the Torch, Disturbed, P.O.D., Linkin Park, Neshiima and System of a Down.

We catch up with Marcus Bridge- vocalist of Aussie metalcore heroes Northlane, while the band are touring through Europe. We discuss the band's latest standalone single 'Vultures', how the band have become one of Australia's premier metal bands, and their upcoming headline slot on the Impericon Never Say Die Tour. Other songs come from Eskimo Callboy, Killswitch Engage, Emmure, Parkway Drive and Bury Tomorrow.

Crispin Earl from The Veer Union joins us to talk about the band's upcoming 'Decade II: Rock & Acoustic' compilation to celebrate their 10 year anniversary, as well as their incredible cover of Linking Park's 'Numb'. Other songs come from Light the Torch, Mustasch, Saliva, Asking Alexandria and Skillet.

Glenn Desormeaux from NoSelf calls in for a chat about the band, his musical influences and the state of the Florida metal scene. Songs come from Crazy Town, Limp Bizkit, Come to Dolly, DED and Frontstreet.

We are joined by The Protest's vocalist Josh Bramlett to discuss the band's third album 'Legacy'. Matt and Scott talk about their chaotic trips to Amsterdam and Prague, and the Aerodrome festival they attended while abroad. Songs come from the likes of Eskimo Callboy, Hollywood Undead, Limp Bizkit and Pantera.

We chat to Joe and David from DED in Camden, London ahead of their first ever UK headline show, Scott and Matt discuss Download and the whole trip to London, Scott laughs A LOT, and songs come from the likes of DED, Frontstreet, Ghost, Bury Tomorrow, Parkway Drive and more.

We are joined by Fozzy guitarist Billy Grey to talk about their 2017 album 'Judas', the band's ever-increasing popularity, plus Billy's other projects both past and present. Scott vents steam on Axl Rose taking over Download Festival, and we also chat about DED's first ever show in Europe, which Scott got to witness. Songs played include killer cuts from the likes of Asking Alexandria, Avenged Sevenfold, Fozzy (of course), Soil and Fire From the Gods.

We welcome former Soil guitarist Shaun Glass to the show to promote his emphatic new band Repentance. Shaun discusses how the band came together, his musical influences when growing up and also his time in Soil when they were at their most prominent. Songs played include anthems from the likes of Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Come to Dolly and Jonathan Davis.