What a year it's been for these Sydneysiders! Representing my State of Origin in NSW in a manner that'd make interstate bands nervous, these guys have been rapidly ascending to S-tier within the Australian extreme metal scene.

Not hard to see why, either - from the absolute firestorm of technical, old-school and groove alike that is latest LP 'Revel In Sin', successful recent album launch shows and, most recently, having the opportunity to open up for none other than Floridian death metal legends ATHEIST, Joey (Scott, Vocals) and James (Taylor) have plenty of recent successes to comment on!

We don't just stop at their recent national sojourn with our nation's firste Taste-theist, though. It's a broad interview covering all sorts - touring, musicianship, the Sydney + broader scene, observations and thoughts about the current state of the metal/music scene writ large, some encouraging words for current/would-be death metal musicians, and more.

Interview is also up on our blog @ www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com - there you can also check out more Anoxia links, stream some tunes and get the latest around their next success - a tour supporting none other than Brazil's KRISIUN later this year.

Peace, Love and Revelling In Wholesome Death-Metal Sin - Brady.

Ramping up for their first run of Australian shows in 15 years, we were lucky to catch some time in Eric Peterson's stacked schedule to chat about the upcoming tour hitting our shores this month. We also discuss recent touring abroad, staying motivated decades into the thrash-metal gigging and writing game, and more! Many thanks to John from Nuclear Blast Australia for facilitating this great opportunity, and of course to the fine folks at Metropoli Touring for finally getting our beloved thrash veterans over once more! Show notes, including tour details, tickets, artist media/info and more at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.comPeace, Love and Thrash Riffs Eternal - Brady.

This morning, I caught up with Brandon Saller, longstanding vocalist of seminal US metalcore outfit Atreyu ahead of their impending sold-out tour of Australia in July. A tour which will feature both fellow US core-employers Memphis May Fire and a setlist oriented to the 20th anniversary of landmark album 'The Curse' (20 years?! Really...?!).

Brandon and I had a great conversation surrounding not only the upcoming tour but also sharing recent successes, thoughts and reflections on Atreyu as a band, The Curse's 20th anniversary as a watershed album, the state of the metalcore scene and even some words of inspiration for staying a motivated scene-kid forever.

Show notes, including artist info/links, tour information, ticket links, additional media and more available over at www.innerstrengthcheck.com.

As Always,

Peace, Love and Grindcore (And Belting Out Atreyu Choruses Full Volume) xoxo - Brady.