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Inner-Strength Check Podcast

Inner-Strength Check Podcast is a multi-platform (podcast, blog, streaming) project, aimed at exploring all things arts, hobbies, music and mental health. From music and hobby news through to gig/festival/album reviews, essays, our own creative content and much more.We"re a passionate team of creatives looking to support other artists, as well as the communities which they serve! LINKS: Website: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@innerstrengthcheckFB:

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Ep 59: [Interview] with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED.

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2025/10/13

Bay Area metal-progenitors Possessed are nothing short of iconic, having been a primary influence in the formation of death and thrash metal. On Friday, I caught up with vocalist Jeff Becerra to discuss the bands' first ever Australian tour, celebrating 40 years of their landmark album Seven Churches and much more! For full details on the upcoming tour, ticket links, artist info and more, head on over to: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog for more. Peace, Love and Death Metal Possession -

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Ep. 51: [Interview] with ANDI DERIS, Vocalist of...

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2025/07/19

With an illustrious return to form with the highly acclaimed and record-selling self-titled release only a few years prior, the triumphant march of Helloween's progress shows no signs of slowing over the fourth decade! Especially not with one of their most bombastic and ambitious studio efforts slated for release within just a few weeks' time.I was fortunate enough to be joined by one of the bands' three (yes, three!) vocalists, Andi Deris, on our podcast. Don't let the sunny setting or the man's

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Ep. 50 Special! [Interview] with DAN CATANIA,...

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2025/07/19

Note: For those just joining in on RSS.com, we have just migrated over to this site as our new podcast hosting platform! Link to original blog post, which contains video version of our interview with Dan Catania: https://www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/50th-ep-interview-wdan-catania-headbangers-australia50 episodes! Most statistics show that the vast majority of podcasters (usually 60-80%) never make it past the 3rd to 5th episodes. And what better representation of our slogan 'Hobbies,

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[Announcement] ISC Have Left Spotify as Podcast Host...

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2025/07/18

(For those of you viewing this link via our new podcast-host profile page on RSS.com - note that existing episodes are still in the process of being automatically imported from Spotify, and may take some time to populate. Apologies for any confusion!)Recently, as your host for ISC Podcast, I uploaded a vlog to our Youtube channel + website blog and socials, advising we are leaving Spotify for Podcasters as our host for the past four years. See here for link to relevant video. Today's mini-sode is

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Ep. 49: [Interview] with JOEY SCOTT & JAMES TAYLOR of...

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2025/06/16

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

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Ep. 48: [Interview] with ERIC PETERSON, Guitarist of...

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2025/06/08

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

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Ep. 47: [Interview] with BRANDON SALLER of ATREYU (US).

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2025/05/29

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,

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Ep. 46: [Interview] with CHRIS & DAIF of New...

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2025/05/27

Oh, cuzzie. This was an interview that seemed destined not to happen, but after being unable to review in-vivo at Brutefest 2025 in Melbourne (*cough-werevieweditonthesite-*cough*), then multiple tech SNAFU's - Chris, Daif and myself finally pulled through to get an interview! One which was, by the way, such an extensive talk (covering everything from Stalker's touring, mental health, the New Zealand scene, some realities and benefits of modern musicianship - and more) that we broke Zoom's

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Ep. 46: [Interview] with CHRIS & DAIF of New...

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2025/05/27

<p><span>Oh, cuzzie. This was an interview that seemed destined not to happen, but after being unable to review in-vivo at <em>Brutefest 2025</em> in Melbourne (*cough-werevieweditonthesite-*cough*), then multiple tech SNAFU's - <strong>Chris</strong>, <strong>Daif</strong> and myself finally pulled through to get an interview! </span></p><p><span>One which was, by the way, such an extensive talk (covering everything from

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Ep. 45: [Interview] with DAVE CHAVARRI of US Nu-Metal...

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2025/05/22

With an Australian tour creeping up quicker than you'd think, alongside first-time Australia-enjoyers ADEMA, we caught up with drummer and longest-serving member of Latin-influenced nu-metal legends Ill Nino, Dave Chavarri! Dave's perennial love for Australia (and touring/playing in general) shines throughout our conversation, which includes aforementioned upcoming tour but also latest happenings in the band, some advice for up-and-coming musicians, reflections on the resurgence of the

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Ep. 44: [Interview] (Number Two!) with BJORN 'SPEED'...

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2025/05/14

Welcome aboard, passengers!Yet again, Australian-touring-enjoyer and enigmatic vocalist/frontman of both Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra, Sweden’s Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid, joined ISC for the second time this evening. We discussed past and recent/upcoming tours (such as the Australian tour happening VERY soon!), the experience of fronting both bands in a live setting, TNFO influences and much more!Check the link below for additional podcast links, multiple recent/past music TNFO

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Ep. 43: [Interview] with KELLY SHAEFER, Vocalist Of...

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2025/04/17

You've cat to be kitten me.No, for real - how. How?!As your humble podcast host, I'm astounded that such an opportunity as this could arise, and am grateful beyond measure for today's conversation.Longest-standing member of easily one of the most influential bands in all of extreme metal, particularly with regards to the modern death metal scene, Kelly Shaefer is a man of almost intimidating importance as both a songwriter and vocalist.Thankfully, as you'll clearly see through our fun, engaging but

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EP. 42: [Interview] with NAMELESS, a.k.a. DENNIS...

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2025/04/14

Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula) of US atmospheric black metal lords Ghost Bath took some time out of our respectively busy schedules last week, to have a chat over the ol' Internet-machine. --In this interview, we discuss recent and upcoming tours, utilising musicianship and songwriting as a mental health coping strategy, the production/songwriting process regarding upcoming album 'Rose Thorn Necklace' (out May 9th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records), and much more. --Thanks again to Nuclear Blast for

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Ep. 41: [Interview] with ALEX TAYLOR, Vocalist of UK...

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2025/04/04

Rounding out a trio of UK heavy-music interviews for the past week is Alex Taylor, enigmatic and passionate vocalist for UK's fast-rising metalcore bruisers Malevolence.We had a wide-reaching conversation, covering everything from the process of writing and recording for upcoming LP Where Only The Truth is Spoken (including recording in the infamous Studio 606, owned by Dave Grohl!) up to touring, the UK metal scene's recent string of successes, the upcoming Australian tour, international

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Ep. 40: [Interview] with SCOTT KENNEDY of UK Metal...

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2025/04/04

Earlier this week, vocalist Scott Kennedy and I caught up via Zoom to discuss the latest happenings in the Bleed From Within camp. With the release of latest LP Zenith, the Glaswegian modern metal outfit have been gearing up for release with release of recent singles 'God Complex', 'A Hope In Hell' and 'In Place of Your Halo'. We had a great chat about the bands' recent ascension through the metal collective conscious, songwriting and recording, touring, the UK/Scottish

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Ep. 39 - [Interview] with DARREN 'DAZ' BROOKES of UK...

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2025/03/28

What an absolute privilege and an honour! Tonight, I caught up with Darren Brookes, permanent mainstay of UK death metal pioneers Benediction. Formed in 1989 and responsible for no small part in forming the UK/European and indeed global extreme metal scene we see today, it's truly a privilege to have had a chat with Daz, who is full of candor, sincerity and humour. A man still stoked to be plying his trade on the axe after multiple decades! In the interview, we discuss longevity as a band, staying

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Ep. 38 [Interview] With Educator/Game Therapist DAN...

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2025/03/19

Congratulations to Dan Machuca for being our very first video/podcast interview guest within the realm of all things tabletop, hobbies, gaming and mental health! Dan and I met through the medium of tabletop roleplaying games, like the big nerds are are, a few years back. From there we've been professionally networked as part of the Game Therapy Australia movement, spearheaded by Game Therapist Michael Thorburn (also a fellow nerd - Hi Michael!). Dan brings plenty of insight, thought and fun to

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Ep. 37: [Interview] with Jeff Sahyoun of LETLIVE.

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2025/03/13

This is an interview to be treasured, for sure! Jeff and I caught up earlier this morning for a wonderful discussion around the bands' eminent tour of Australia in September this year. Full of gratitude and passion for a return to such an opportunity, Jeff walks us through the experience of reforming, the incredible amounts of associated stoke and much more. For full details on this insanely energetic (and, as per the interview, immensely motivated) bands' can't-miss tour of Australia,

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Ep. 36: Interview with Nathan Brunning & Ben Astbury...

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2025/03/10

Another fantastic interview in the chamber! Nathan (Vocals/Lyrics) and Ben (Guitars) of fast-rising acclaimed Melburnian doom/sludge unit Ghostsmoker are set to unleash devastation on the metal masses with the upcoming release of the brutal Inertia Cult LP. I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to speak with both band members around a whole range of topics - from the album's recording, production and songwriting process, exploring the cathartic benefits of doom metal in working through

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Ep. 35: [Interview] - with BRETT CAMPBELL of PALLBEARER.

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2025/02/11

Renowned doom metal merchantsPALLBEARER make their return to Australia in March 2025 for an electrifying tour promising to deliver their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs. Joining them on all dates will be special guests UK doom metal titansCONAN.//I was fortunate enough to catch up with vocalist/guitarist Brett Campbell earlier today. It was both thought-provoking and fun, weaving through themes such as songwriting, musicianship, their current touring cycle, thoughts on the

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