The Killer Set Podcast: Recent Episodes
Luke Grdic
An Australian based podcast highlighting local artists within the Heavy Metal/ Hardcore genre. Also includes other genres and types of artists e.g Photographers
On this episode Luke chats with Damian of Wollongong's post-hardcore band Proposal !
They've recently announced a headlining Australian tour which hits all the major cities (except Perth, because it's too far) but they've also added Albury as a stop which is exciting news for rural fans of heavy music. They've also recently recorded a wild video clip which involved large amounts of fire and they have more music and more announcements on the way !
They are under proposal_au on all social media !
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On this episode Luke and Lach sit down with Jono and Jarod on Sydney's Bloom. The covered their recent single "Sink Into The Soil" (Available now everywhere) and their up coming run of shows including their set at UNIFY Gathering !
They discuss the difficulties of recording over discord, their home made vocal booth, getting soil in their mouths, ears and noses during the video clip, the impact of their Hate5Six Invasion Fest set upload plus much more !
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Luke and Lach have the absolute pleasure to chat to Jarod and David of Sydney main stays Life's Ill. The band releases their debut album "As I Watch Above" on the 18th of Feb 2022 on all major platforms !
The boys got an opportunity to have an early listen to the album and they discuss their favourite songs with Jarod and David. They also chat about the recording process, their two singles ("I Thought I Was Healing" and "Otis" , both available now) their video clip with "Neck Up" productions for "I Thought I was Healing", their work with Clay at "The Brain" studio for the album and much more !
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On the first episode of 2022 Luke and Lach chat with Jordan, Liam and Luke of Newcastle's "The Wandering". They've recently released a new single "A Beautiful Agony" and have jumped on the pod to discuss their recording process, their video clips being banned from youtube, future shows and much more !
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Luke sat down with Diamond construct to chat about their latest release "Hit It Back". They covered the recording process, shooting the video clip, the reception "Hit It Back" has received and their exploration into other styles of metal plus much more !
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In this episode Luke sits down with Jack, Chas and Nick of Sydney's "Whatever, Forever" to chat about their latest ep "Slowly Dying With You" the recording process, their rainy video clip and much more ! "Slowly Dying With You" is now streaming everywhere
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Luke and Lach Sit down with Elliot and Zac of Canberra's "Kid Presentable" and discuss their debut album "Modern Living Fear"
The boys cover the writing process, they discuss the recording experience KP had with Chameleon Studio mastermind Elliott Gallart, how the album has been received thus far and much more.
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On this episode Luke and Lach chat to Elliot Koroneos and Oliver Clark of Sydney band Elision about their recently released E.P "There's More To Us Then You And I" They discuss the bands collaborations with Dylan Gillies-Parsons (Gravemind) and Buster Oldeholm (Vildhjarta) They also discuss the bands creative process working alongside Buster as their producer and Third Eye Visuals as the producer of their video clips ! Plus much more
To round out the episode Luke and Lach discuss the Justice For The Damned Tour, Why New Zealand band Antagonist A.D were unable to play, the upcoming Dropsaw reunion in Newcastle, upcoming shows and much more !
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Our first episode back for 2021 !
We want to start with a massive thank you to everyone who supported the podcast in anyway during 2020. We had some awesome times during episodes and we couldn't have done it without you all.
If you want to see our early interviews, recorded sets and much more head over to our Facebook and Youtube !
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For our first episode back we chat to Joshua Hanns of Wollongong hardcore band "Nosedive" They've recently released their new single "Bad Mood" and we discuss the bands ability to push through during covid, the "team meeting" that kicked them back into music making gear and the disagreement that lead to the single title, plus much much more.
Luke and Lach are back together recording the podcast face to face again for the first time in almost a year !
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The episode we've all been waiting for ! Luke and Lach release their entire all Australian Unify line up, WITH AN ADDED BONUS ! The boys have included a Thursday night, pre-Unify party line up. Have a listen and let us know via Facebook and Instagram what you think about our line up. Did we get it completely wrong ? Have we got it 100% ? What would you change ?
The boys also chat about the return of live shows ! (FINALLY) and a range of other fresh music news
Luke then chats with David and Kit of Canberra's Deathbeds about the release of their latest single "A Night In Hell". The pair agree that its the bands "angriest" song to date ! Hear how they powered through COVID restrictions to work alongside the talented MISSTIQ.
"A Night In Hell" is now streaming on all major platforms, so definitely check out Deathbeds angriest song to date !
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In this episode Luke and Lach are joined by the talented Emilly Beekmans. Emilly is the vocalist of Newcastle Hardcore/ Beatdown band "Volatile Ways". Volatile Ways has recently released their- debut EP "Condemned to Life, Burdened to Death" which is available on all major streaming platforms.
We chat to Emilly about her experiences in the Hardcore/heavy scene, playing her first show to a sold out venue with the legendary STAUNCH in Newcastle (The live set is available to watch on our Facebook page) how she got into vocals and much more !
The lads kick off the episode with a chat about Speed's live stream, Alpha Wolf's accomplishments off the back of their album "A Quiet Place To Die" and our final picks for the All Aus Unify Lineup ! Next episode will be very special as we announce our full line up and the ordering of the bands.
There's much more in the episode so make sure to tune in !
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A massive milestone episode for us here at the Killer Set Podcast. We chat to Sabian Lynch and Lochie Keogh from Alpha Wolf and discuss their upcoming album "A Quiet Place To Die". We chat exclusive news about the singles and the rest of the album. We must also say a huge thankyou to Josh from Greyscale Records who helped organise the episode.
As always Luke and Lach open the show but with a twist ! Pure Alpha Wolf episode ! They discuss their favourite singles by Alpha Wolf off their upcoming album !
Pre orders are available from Alpha Wolf/ Greyscale Records and for international buyers Sharp Tone Records.
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BIGGEST INTERVIEW EVER ! Fronting one of the biggest bands in Australia, Marcus Bridge of Northlane sits down to talk everything from his start playing drums ‘the wrong way..’ and carefree music making in bands to touring the world and winning ARIAs and there’s a few hidden gems and behind the scenes stories too. Do you know the shoe song?
PLUS: The latest news on Northlane’s place I’m Unify 21’ Luke and Lach also have their next 6 band predictions for the all AUS Unify 21’ lineup! Definitely some surprises here!
If you’ve missed it, the AIR nominees are out and the boys have the main contenders lined up for you. There’s also a sneak peak We wanted to say a massive thank you to Marcus for coming onto the show. It was a pleasure to be able to talk with him for so long ! We discuss the effect of COVID on Northlane's touring plans, releasing new music, we find out exclusively if they are playing at UNFIY 21, if there’s any animosity between him and former vocalist Adrian and much more.
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On this episode Luke and Lach discuss their first 6 bands for the UNIFY lineup with a few wild cards throw in ! Whether we have enough talent to fill a UNIFY lineup ? The crazy month that Greyscale records has had including a slip up with a bands album release date ! and despite the mishap, how they are the top tier of local record companies and how we can't wait for a company showcase !
The boys then introduce our guest for the episode. Their band has recently signed with US powerhouse record label "Epitaph Records", the vocalist and front man of one of the most creative bands in the scene, Chris Mackertich of Melbourne's DREGG.
We discuss their signing to Epitaph, how the world has changed since their signing, what bands they would play with on an Epitaph showcase, the struggles they en counted while trying to get signed to a label, their experience of playing UNIFY, his activism through music and much much more !
DREGG has release 3 singles this year to date, so make sure to check them out on Spotify and all other social media to stay up to date with all new announcements !
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On this episode Luke and Lach chat about all things new music, the eventual return of shows and how the most pit is the safest places from covid 19.
Joining us on this episode is local Sydney vocalist and graphic designer Chris Zagas. Chris is the vocalist of Sydney band Heists and is the creative mastermind behind Neck Up Designs. We hear exclusive news on the new Heists album, how Chris designed merch for scene legends Shinto Katana and much more !
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On this episode we're pulling one from the archives, a podcast that was recorded PRE- CORONA ! The guest featured is Chas Levi. Chas is the drummer for Sydney band Justice For The Damned and guitarist of Sydney band Whatever, Forever.
He gives some exclusive content about the recording of their new album ("Pain is Power" out June 12), their tours through Europe and playing in a converted WW2 bunker, and their near-death experience touring Australia ! and much more !
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JFTD - "Pain is Power" is out June 12th via Greyscale Records.
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Whatever, Forever - "Where I am and where I want to be" Out now via Greyscale Records.
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Episode #2 ft Brodie Graham (Honest Crooks & Underminer)
On this episode Luke and Lach discuss Lukes correct guess on an all Australian UNIFY lineup. They also discuss the potential of Parkway Drive headlining UNIFY, THE RED SHORE playing UNIFY, other potential lineups, Malevolence's latest release, Justice For The Damned delaying their album release and much more.
Then the lads are joined by Sydney hardcore legend Brodie Graham. Brodie is the vocalist of Honest Crooks and is a guitarist of Sydney hardcore band Underminer. We talk about the impact of COVID on both the bands, Brodie Playing UNIFY 2020 with 2 different bands, Filling in for New Zealand's Antagonist A.D on a national tour and much more !
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Welcome to the first episode of the Killer Set Podcast ! We (Luke and Lach) discuss all things heavy music within Australia. Future episodes will include guests !
We discuss the corona virus and its effects on the local and international scene, recap Invasion fest, things to do as a music supporter during this time, suggestions for bands and what to expect post corona, including a Unify prediction that has come true !
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On this episode I chat to Sean of Through it all from the central coast !
They've recently released their debut single "BreakThrough" and released a music video for the single as well !
We discuss the bands history, the writing process and the video clip !
For all their links check out: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/throughitall/break-through
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This is the first episode of the one on one series apart of the Killer Set podcast.
I sit down and interview Chas who is the drummer of Sydney Hardcore/ heavymetal band Justice For The Damned and the guitarist of Sydney's Melodic Hardcore band Whatever, Forever.
Please follow Justice For The Damned and Whatever Forever on social media.
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Both Bands have recently releases music so please check them out on Spotify.
Checkout the video of this interview on our Facebook, long with other interviews and live sets.
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