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LIVE REVIEW: ANTHRAX With Special Guest Alien Weaponary
When it comes to tours that I have been excited about this one was on top of my list. I have been chomping at the bit to see Anthrax with Joey Belladonna. It was a […]
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INTERVIEW: EVERGREY’s TOM ENGLUND digs into the new album & new chapter
On episode 8 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we catch up with Evergrey founding member and frontman Tom Englund. With their sensational new album ‘Architects Of A New Weave’ due on June 5 via Napalm […]
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INTERVIEW: Toby Jepson of LITTLE ANGELS talks band history & triumphant return on the upcoming Big, Bad & Back UK tour
In this exclusive extended seventh episode of 50 Shades Of Slaids, Slaids sat down with Little Angels frontman Toby Jepson for a chat about the band’s history and their triumphant return on the upcoming Big, […]
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INTERVIEW: Jonas ‘Jona Tee’ Thegel of H.E.A.T talks ahead of their April ‘Welcome To The Future’ Australian Tour
Slaids caught up with H.E.A.T. founding member Jonas ‘Jona Tee’ Thegel on episode six of 50 Shades Of Slaids ahead of their April Welcome To The Future Australian Tour. This is the bands third trip […]
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INTERVIEW: Ollie Hillborg – GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS talks past present & future!
On episode 5 of 50 Shades Of Slaids we catch up with Ollie Hillborg, frontman for Glorious Bankrobbers. Glorious Bankrobbers formed in 1983 in Stockholm Sweden. For a band with a forty-three year career (including […]
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INTERVIEW: Stevie Rachelle – The Voice Of TUFF
50 Shades of Slaids caught up with Tuff frontman Stevie Rachelle just days before he jumps on a plane to Australia for his third visit down under. This time he is joining first time visitors […]
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INTERVIEW: Scott Ian of ANTHRAX talks upcoming tour & new music
In episode three of 50 Shades Of Slaids – Andrew Slaidins sat down to chat with Scott Ian of Anthrax to talk about the upcoming Australian tour at the end of March, their first headline […]
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INTERVIEW: PJ Farley from TRIXTER talks early days, their evolution & their upcoming Aussie tour
In episode two of “Fifty Shades of Slaids,” Andrew Slaidins chatted with P.J. Farley, the bassist of Trixter, ahead of their first-ever tour in Australia. P.J. discussed the band’s early days, their debut album, and […]
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INTERVIEW: Girish Pradan of GIRISH & THE CHRONICLES – Talking all things GATC & dives deep into the history of the band
Slaids caught up with Girish & The Chronicles frontman Girish Pradan ahead of their first Australian tour to talk all things Girish & The Chronicles and dives deep into the history of the band. Hailing […]
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LIVE REVIEW: HILLTOP HOODS – Never Coming Home Tour With special guests Trials & Maverick Sabre
There is a certain energy that you feel when you walk up to a venue where the lines are just off the hook long. Tonight at Rod Laver Arena they were massive and the external […]
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LIVE REVIEW: LINKIN PARK ‘From Zero World Tour’ With Special Guests POLARIS
This would have to be one of the most anticipated tours of the last year. The new look, new sounding Linkin Park has tongues wagging ever since the decided to move forward with Emily Armstrong […]
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LIVE REVIEW: TAYLOR ACORN – Poster Child Australian Tour with special guests Arrows In Action
My first encounter with Taylor Acorn was her support slot for Bowling For Soup as a part of The Good Things 2024 sideshows. It should have been my second, but that’s a story for another […]
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LIVE REVIEW: THORNHILL – ‘Bodies Australian Tour’ With special guests Heavensgate, Paledusk & Ocean Grove
Once word of this show started to get around it was obvious that this would be one of the shows not to be missed. Thornhill themselves are riding on such a high upon their success […]
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LIVE REVIEW: RED HOT SUMMER TOUR Featuring Paul Kelly, Miss Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers & Jess Hitchcock
Werribee Mansion is without a doubt one of if not the most spectacular setting for the Red Hot Summer Tour. The beautiful gardens and historic structure play the perfect background to today’s show. I make […]
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LIVE REVIEW: HOTHOUSE FLOWERS With Special Guest Mark Caplice
Some bands make an impact on you on the big stage, others in a tiny bar with next to no crowd, others can wow you in a club atmosphere. Hothouse Flowers completed a trifecta rarely […]
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INTERVIEW: High Voltage & High Heels: Chris Freedman Talks GAYC/DC’s Explosive Aussie Return
Hell’s Balls !!!! GayC/DC are coming to Australia and Slaids got to catch up with frontman Chris Freedman ahead of arriving down under. While some might find GayC/DC a little not to their liking rest […]
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INTERVIEW: THE DATSUNS Christian Livingstone chats with Slaids about the Past Present & Future
The Datsuns are heading back to Australia for their first national tour since 2014. In 1998 The Datsuns found their name and started to write their chapter in rock n roll history. Their first performance […]
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LIVE REVIEW: THE TEA PARTY ‘Elements Tour’ With Orchestra Victoria
As many times as I have seen The Tea Party live, they never fail to amaze me. Tonight was no exception. The first show of the Elements tour was nothing but a masterpiece and a […]
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INTERVIEW: LORD OF THE LOST sit down to talk all things touring, history & of course music!
Lord Of The Lost are making their way to Australia this February for the first time. Ahead of the tour I got to sit down the frontman/guitarist Chris “The Lord” Harms, drummer Niklas Kahl and […]
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THE CUFFARO INTERVIEW – Pt3: Photographer CHRIS CUFFARO talks the present, the future, & the changing industry
Chris Cuffaro is a name you may not know, but his photos you certainly do. With a career that spans more than four decades Chris has worked with them all. His story is incredible and […]
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LIVE REVIEW: THE RASMUS – Weirdo Australian Tour With Special Guest Nth Rd – Max Watts, Melbourne
Melbourne this time of year has a buzz to it. We have the Australian Open filling our streets with tourist and speaking of tourists The Rasmus are in town tonight too and what a buzz […]
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INTERVIEW: JEROME REUTER of ROME recaps a 21 year career, last years tour & his final albums
Jerome Reuter who is better known as the voice and mastermind behind the project ROME. With a career that is entering its 21st year ROME has given us 23 albums. On December 19 of 2025 […]
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INTERVIEW: THORNHILL’s Jacob Charlton talks all things 2025 & the 2026 “Bodies” Tour
Thornhill had a massive year in 2025 and we recapped on the year that was with frontman Jacob Charlton. Since the release of their album “Bodies” in April of 2025 Thornhill have taken their music […]
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THE CUFFARO INTERVIEW – Pt2: Photographer CHRIS CUFFARO talks career defining moments, connections & friendships
Chris Cuffaro is a name you may not know, but his photos you certainly do. With a career that spans more than four decades Chris has worked with them all. His story is incredible and […]
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INTERVIEW: JEFF MARTIN of The Tea Party sits down with Slaids ahead of 2026 ‘Elements’
Jeff Martin. Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows are The Tea Party; they need no introduction as they have been staples in millions of music fans diets for thirty-five years. To celebrate this milestone The Tea […]