Stefan returns with Rock Capital, and his guest this week is JASON from The Great Metal Stand Off podcast! Thanks Jason for editing this episode too! Recorded 25 June 2019. Intro/Outro - "Pinnacle of Neglect" by Escarion Stefan's recent appearance on Jason's podcast that put AC/DC's Back in Black up against Motorhead's Ace of Spades can be found here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-great-metal-standoff/episode-3-ac-dc-vs-motorhead Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each episode, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Been a while, but Rock Capital is BACK! Stefan chats to returning guest Dean about the new Rammstein album, the (probably) final Starbomb release and Destroy All Humans remake, which features Rammstein! Recorded 8 June 2019. Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each episode, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Ryan and Rhys return to Rock Capital with Stefan for the first Metal Sludge Match. Each host has chosen a "hate record", to help you decide, which is the worst metal album ever. Stefan will take down Lou Reed and Metallica's Lulu, Ryan's feeling St Angry over Metallica's St Anger, and Rhys is not impressed with Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music. Plus, a few hilarious Amazon reviews of each record will influence the conversation. Recorded 12 March 2019. Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each episode, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy Spit and Polish Presents is Ryan's movie podcast, so be sure to hit up their socials and subscribe to the show. Spotify- https://spoti.fi/2Mx6lE5 iTunes- https://apple.co/2BKjPaT Podbean- http://bit.ly/2o9BTBu GooglePlay- http://bit.ly/2NjBNlK Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/spitandpolishpresents/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SpitPolishPre Rhys Mckenzie is the bassist of Melbourne death metal band Escarion. The band has an EP out called Pinnacle of Neglect (title track snippet in the Intro/Outro!), and are working on their debut studio album.

Stefan and Rhys go through the bands they saw at Download Australia 2019, including Judas Priest and Slayer on their final tour! Recorded 12 March 2019. Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each episode, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Ryan from Spit and Polish returns from the previous episode to chat Lou Reed with Stefan. The infamous "Loutallica" record Lulu had been discussed in Episode 2 from the perspective of two Metallica fans, but was missing the voice of a real Reed fan. In addition to his role as "Lulu Defence Force", Ryan also discusses the late great Lou Reed classic, Berlin (1973).  This episode ends with a reaction to the news that AC/DC have been back in the black recording new rock n roll. Originally recorded 7th February 2019. Please note that there are some heavy themes discussed in this episode, including abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please seek help from someone you trust, a medical professional or contact the following organisations: beyondblue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ (1300 224 636) Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/ (1800 551 800) Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ (13 11 14) SANE Australia: https://www.sane.org/ (1800 187 263) Suicide Prevention Australia: https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ (02) (9223 3333) Spit and Polish Presents is a movie podcast, so be sure to hit up their socials and subscribe to the show. Spotify- https://spoti.fi/2Mx6lE5 iTunes- https://apple.co/2BKjPaT Podbean- http://bit.ly/2o9BTBu GooglePlay- http://bit.ly/2NjBNlK Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/spitandpolishpresents/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SpitPolishPre Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each episode, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Rock Capital host Stefan is joined by his good friends Bartek and Ryan from the podcast Spit and Polish Presents. After Bohemian Rhapsody won a Golden Globe, Stefan went to see it, so he talks about the movie and Queen with Bartek and Ryan. Spit and Polish Presents is a movie podcast, so be sure to hit up their socials and subscribe to the show. Spotify- https://spoti.fi/2Mx6lE5 iTunes- https://apple.co/2BKjPaT Podbean- http://bit.ly/2o9BTBu GooglePlay- http://bit.ly/2NjBNlK Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/spitandpolishpresents/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SpitPolishPre Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each week, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

As mentioned in episode four with Dean, we tried to do a punk/metal podcast series for the Moshpit Backstage podcast that wasn't simply the interviews from Moshpit. We only made the one episode in 2016, so here it is for your entertainment! Moshpit on SYN returns January 31st! "Dean and Stefan chat about the continuing phenomenon that is Japan's idol metal group Babymetal. The pair talk the group's origins and continued success before giving their personal opinion on the band's new album 'Metal Resistance'. Dean and Stefan also plug some music podcasts they are into." Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ --Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture.Each week, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPodiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylatGoogle Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Stefan chats with his good mate, Jesse, who is a guitar player and frequent gig and festival goer. They talk about the guitar, Melbourne Music Week and various music festivals. Recorded 22 November 2018. -- Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each week, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4pbfy

Stefan is joined by Escarion bass player Rhys and music writer Ellen to celebrate Rock Christmas! Find out what rock/punk/metal Xmas songs you should check out. They ponder whether Santa uses Google Maps to deliver presents and what fast food to eat this holiday season. Stefan reveals his early Christmas gift and Rhys mentions some of his favourite albums from 2018. Stefan also reviews the recent Bon Jovi show in Melbourne and shares a tale he heard on the grapevine regarding Sleigher...we mean Slayer. Intro/outro music is 'Pinnacle of Neglect' by Rhys's band Escarion. Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture. Each week, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZTU5NDk2MmQtMWYxNy00NWQ4LWEyYTgtYTQ3NDAwM2E3NWExLzQwOGM1MjQ1LWU1MzEtNGI5NC1hMTIwLWE5OWYwMGI0MmY3OS9lNzdmNTEwMS1jNWM3LTQ5NTctOGZkMy1hOTlmMDBiNjhlNTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3d

In this bonus episode, Stefan and Rhys discuss the recent trailer for Avengers: End Game and also review the Megadeth album Endgame. Intro/outro music is 'Pinnacle of Neglect' by Rhys's band Escarion. --Rock Capital is the best of rock and roll culture.Each week, your host Stefan Bradley chats with a guest about the rock news, events and releases of the week, and takes a deep dive into how music becomes part of a person. The show is recorded in Australia's rock capital, Melbourne. #RockCapital--Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPodiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylatGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZTU5NDk2MmQtMWYxNy00NWQ4LWEyYTgtYTQ3NDAwM2E3NWExLzQwOGM1MjQ1LWU1MzEtNGI5NC1hMTIwLWE5OWYwMGI0MmY3OS9lNzdmNTEwMS1jNWM3LTQ5NTctOGZkMy1hOTlmMDBiNjhlNTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3d

Just a handful of clips from the first few episodes of Rock Capital, featuring your host Stefan Bradley and his guests Rhys Mckenzie, Ellen Rosie and Dean Matthews + Scott Ian from Anthrax!

Dean Matthews is the current executive producer of SYN Media's flagship punk/metal radio show Moshpit on SYN. Moshpit returns January 31st 2019! Stefan and Dean chat Good Things and Download festivals. Dean reveals how he started playing music. -- Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MoshpitSYN Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moshpitonsyn?sub_confirmation=1 Omny Podcast: http://omnyapp.com/shows/moshpit Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/moshpit-backstage-podcast/id1103834864?ls=1&fbclid=IwAR0CbQHNta9WKojUYfZsPBOnICSXl70pEZJPHGOJKbGfZg78ZINtD7QhyEw -- Follow/subscribe to Rock Capital   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZTU5NDk2MmQtMWYxNy00NWQ4LWEyYTgtYTQ3NDAwM2E3NWExLzQwOGM1MjQ1LWU1MzEtNGI5NC1hMTIwLWE5OWYwMGI0MmY3OS9lNzdmNTEwMS1jNWM3LTQ5NTctOGZkMy1hOTlmMDBiNjhlNTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3d

Stefan chats with music journo and photographer Ellen Rosie, who is also the former executive producer of the Moshpit on SYN. They talk gigs, including the upcoming Good Things festival and hosting radio shows. -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCapitalPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockCapitalPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rock-capital/id1444992565?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vk34pqhZZcZcbypxFylat Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZTU5NDk2MmQtMWYxNy00NWQ4LWEyYTgtYTQ3NDAwM2E3NWExLzQwOGM1MjQ1LWU1MzEtNGI5NC1hMTIwLWE5OWYwMGI0MmY3OS9lNzdmNTEwMS1jNWM3LTQ5NTctOGZkMy1hOTlmMDBiNjhlNTAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3D&fbclid=IwAR29PM7xILfuiRaQxePj59xysmS1-FgYY0FB8lsyYFwfMTD7EGZGRqtoSc8 

To promote Scott Ian's speaking tour of Australia, he spoke to Stefan on what fans can expect, and if there would be any band as big as Anthrax or Metallica. This interview was recorded shortly before Anthrax was announced to play at Download Festival Australia in 2019.

Rhys Mckenzie from Escarion returns to talk to Stefan about the Def Leppard show in Melbourne, where they performed the Hysteria album in full. They also discuss the polarising (understatement) Lulu album by Lou Reed and Metallica. Rhys also reviews Bohemian Rhapsody.

Rhys Mckenzie is the bassist of Melbourne death metal band Escarion. The band has an EP out called Pinnacle of Neglect (title track snippet in the Intro/Outro!), and are working on their debut studio album. Rhys and Stefan discuss work/life balance in a band, rank Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album ahead of their Australian tour, debate Greta Van Fleet's merits, and review the new Halloween movie for the horror punk and death metal fans out there! Intro/Outro - "Pinnacle of Neglect" by Escarion