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Hook Riff & Banger
by Hook Riff & Banger
Keep up to date with all the tastiest hooks, riffs, and bangers in the Aussie heavy music scene!
Episodes
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2026 : 9 - The Old Bar
At first The Old Bar seems like any other venue: bar, bandroom, beer garden, stickered toilets. However regulars will know that there's something hard to describe that sets the Old Bar apart. In this episode we caught up with band booker Joel to chat about everything he loves about The Old Bar as...
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2026 : 8 - Terrestrials
Melbourne alt-prog outfit Terrestrials are gearing up to release some new music and joined us on the couch for a good chat about the new tunes, what inspires them, some of their favourite local bands to play with, and even the infamous dick-bongo! Make sure to connect with them with the links...
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2026 : 7 - Dan Nahum
In anticipation of Essence Festival in Canberra on 2nd to 4th October, we were lucky enough to catch up with organiser Dan Nahum! We had a good ol' chat about Canberra's heaviest festival, his inspirations, and the myriad of bands he's in (he's a drummer). Head to essencefestival.com.au to see…
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2026 : 6 - Lochlan Watt
We sat down for a chat with the one and only Lochlan Watt for a great chat about all sorts of things from what gets him excited to what makes him tick! If you live in another country or under a rock, he's had a long and storied history in Australian heavy music. Lochlan's part of various bands…
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2026 : 5 - MUNT
Sol and Tim from MUNT joined us on the couch with the aim to chat about their debut album The World is not Yours, but things naturally turned into a huge yap fest ranging from bunnings carpark gigs to the strong undercurrent of heavy Brisbane bands to broken sound desks in the studio. Keep up to...
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2026 : 4 - Malignant Aura
Tim and Chris from Malignant Aura took a brief pause from touring their second album to stop in and have a chat with us covering all things from the new album itself, to how they're pushing the juxtaposed mix of death and doom to uncomfortable places, and even rural Italian farmland.Have a listen...
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2026 : 3 - VVARP
This month's episode features John, Claudia, and Scott from VVARP and we had a good ol' chat covering horror films, VHS degradation effects, Tim & Eric, and more! Check out more of their music on bandcamp: vvarp.bandcamp.com And keep up to date with their upcoming shows on Instagram:...
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2026 : 2 - Mammon's Throne
We sat down with Mammon's Throne to mostly chat about their new album My Body to the Worms, but as always we got distracted and ended up talking about everything from HSPs to South African steak restaurants.You can pre-order My Body to the Worms at their bandcamp:mammonsthrone.bandcamp.comAnd…
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2026 : 1 - The Tote & Last Chance Rock n Roll Bar
We were very lucky to follow around Shane & Leanne all day to talk about both the venues they run; the Last Chance Rock n Roll Bar & the Tote! They're fantastic publicans and even better people giving everything they can to help keep Melbourne's live music scene alive. Make sure you get out to…
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2025 : 11 - GIANT
Patto, Louis, and the giant himself Sean joined us on the couch to talk about their new album BENEATH THE MOUNTAINS, releasing 7th Jan 2026!Check out more of their music and pre-order their next album here:loreofgiants.bandcamp.comYou can follow them on social media...
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2025 : 10 - R.U.B
We had Sophie, Dasha, and Chloe from Melbourne punk legends R.U.B on the pod to chat about everything from their favourite star sign to their upcoming tour of the UK to "borrowing" from Encierro. Check out their music on bandcamp here: rub-punk.bandcamp.com You can follow them on instagram here:...
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2025 : 9 - Kristol Pisstol
JRoc and Dan caught up with Van and Michael from Kristol Pisstol and had a good yarn about everything from drain gigs to Michael Jackson's pet monkey (not a euphemism).They love playing live, and the best way to keep up with their upcoming shows is on their instagram:instagram.com/kr1stol_p1sstol
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2025 : 8 - Brendan Sloan
Local heavyweight Brendan Sloan from Convulsing, Altars, and Dumbsaint joined us for a long chat about everything from Vivaldi to moving across the country to martial arts. You can check out Brendan's work in Convulsing here: convulsing.bandcamp.com instagram.com/convulsingman And you can listen…
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2025 : 7 - Droid
We've been dying to get Droid on the couch ever since Dr Colossus told us about the ongoing feud between the two bands. Lucky for us, they were free and keen to discuss everything from how it all started (the band and the feud) to some of their favourite local noise artists to blast beats in…
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2025 : 6 - Seas of Titan
We've found a new home at the Bendi upstairs and Jon from Seas of Titan joined us for a chat about what's next for the band. Make sure to check out their music video for Through No Fault: https://youtu.be/Ba-hu8wlKco?si=PiQ9pAnliBPzXB0_ And of course don't forget to listen to them on Bandcamp:...
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2025 : 5 - Blacksound Records
Lewis from Blacksound Records was kind enough to show us around his store on Sydney Road Brunswick and we had a good chat about all the highs and lows he's had along the way. Make sure to check out all the stock online at https://www.blacksound.com.au/ You can find the store on social media too...
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2025 : 4 - Massive Drum Skirmish with Mannequin Death Squad
We sat down with Elly and Dan from Mannequin Death Squad to chat all things from how they started out, being followed across continents by a banana, who'd win in a drum-off, and the best place to get a pie in Adelaide at 2am.You can check out more of their music at...
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2025 : 3 - Quite a Large Discussion with Skin Thief
We invited Melbourne post-metal three-piece Skin Thief on to the pod to chat about their new album Frozen in the Act of Breaking, the album launch show, and heaps more.After you've listened to this episode don't forget to check them out at one of the links below: Album launch tickets...
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2025 : 2 - Hot Tub Doom Machine
Bands that bathe together stay together. We sat down with Mikey and Dom from ISUA to chat about everything from the success of their debut album ABANDON to playing at DIY wrestling gigs to sharing a stage with the Wiggles. Check them out at some of the platforms below: isua.bandcamp.com...
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2025 : 1 - The Bendi is Back Baby!
We caught up with Mirek and Larissa from the Mill Brewery who are the new crew running the Bendigo Hotel. Since taking over they've made a heap of improvements to the joint while still keeping that classic venue feel to it all. Swing by for a gig or a bevvy or a taco or all three! They're at 125...
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Episode 8: Dr Colossus Drops Dramatic Bombshells
Listen in to this episode to hear Jono from the mighty Dr Colossus share all his uncensored thoughts on heavy music in Melbourne. Make sure to check them out by clicking here and listen to them on bandcamp here. Click here to grab tickets to their Christmas special show at the Bendigo Hotel on…
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Episode 7: Chat with Black Aleph
The indescribable Black Aleph joined us for a chat about their unique music style, some of their biggest influences, and made wild promises for Pig Destroyer covers. Click here to check out Black Aleph at bandcamp And don't forget to click here to check out all the other great bands on Art As...
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Episode 6: Chat with Bentham's Head
Stew and Chris from Bentham's Head dropped by to have a chat about their new album Blood, Salt and Ash as well as their upcoming album release show in Melbourne.
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Episode 5: Getting Heavy with Ghostsmoker
Nathan from Ghostsmoker joined us for a few snags and before we knew it we were addressing some very heavy topics while discussing their newest single Incarnate and upcoming album.
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Episode 4: The Gang Forgets to Cut That in Post
For episode 4 we got the whole gang on the couch to chat about their love of the Australian heavy music scene.
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Episode 2: Treebeard Interview
We sat down to have a chat with Pat and Beau from Treebeard about their newest album SNOWMAN and their upcoming tour.
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Episode 3: Barbariön Interview
We had the ferocious Myles from Barbariön on the couch to chat fire, guts, and glory from their storied history.
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