Shows
Occupy The Void with XtinaJohn Joseph (Cro-Mags) on the PMA Effect, Taking Action & Overcoming ResistanceJohn Joseph first came to prominence as the singer for NYC hardcore band CRO-MAGS. Now an established writer, Ironman, athlete, plant-based living advocate and all-around creative, John joins Tim and Christina to discuss his journey from foster care to finding music, overcoming addiction and achieving creative success and physical feats like a series of Ironman events. John’s book “The PMA Effect” explores how a Positive Mental Attitude can arm you to combat the challenges of the “enemy mind” and empower you to take real action daily towards your goals. He highlighted the significance of humility, service, and action...2024-08-271h 05
Occupy The Void with XtinaBenji Webbe (Skindred) on Good Energy as a ChoiceMusic has the power to transform our lives. The extremely charismatic Benji Webbe of Skindred chats to Tim and Christina about the importance of positivity, projection, and choice in shaping mental health and wellbeing (especially while writing music during a pandemic). Benji also shares the very personal experience of losing his parents at a young age and the importance of appreciating relationships. As Christina says, every day could be our last ... expressing love and gratitude is essential. In the second half of the episode, Tim and Christina continue to reflect on "happiness as a choice" even in the face...2024-08-2052 min
Occupy The Void with XtinaLindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb): Mental Health in Punk Rock, Sobriety & Wim HofLindsay from Frenzal Rhomb chats to Tim and Christina about addressing mental health issues in the Australian music industry, his journey to sobriety (and what it revealed), new conversations about mental illness and the connection between men's mental health and domestic violence. We also share some techniques and lifestyle changes that we've all used to manage anxiety and keep our heads together. These include breathing techniques from Wim Hof and therapy. In the second half of the episode, Occupy The Void co-host Tim Charles explores his experiences with mental wellness in the music industry, how men’s gr...2024-08-131h 04
Occupy The Void with XtinaMatt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) on Opening Up & Mental Health BreakthroughsMatt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine and hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles discuss the significance of vulnerability in creating meaningful and relatable music. He shares his experiences of opening up about mental health struggles through Bullet for My Valentine's music, emphasising the connection it has had with the fans. We also talk about balancing creativity and mental health in the rock music industry, and being "comfortable with being uncomfortable." The main interview is followed by a "deep dive" between hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles on the themes raised in the conversation with Matt.2024-07-3044 min
Occupy The Void with Xtina7 - Xtina & Tim on Grief, Loss & Love: Host Deep DiveIn this week's bonus episode, hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles share their personal stories of grieving loved ones and how we coped with vastly different situations. As Nick Cave says, grief is the constant companion of love - if we love, we will grieve.2024-05-2441 min
Occupy The Void with XtinaStephen Brodsky (Cave In) on Kurt Cobain & Transcending the Grief of Losing CalebStephen Brodsky of Cave In talks about the magic of Kurt Cobain and his long journey of grief and recovery six years after the death of his talented bassist and friend, Caleb Scofield. In the second half of the show, hosts Tim and Christina delve deep into their own experiences of grief, lost loved ones and finding solace in the aftermath.2024-05-1449 min
Occupy The Void with XtinaRou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) on Why Our Mental Health Isn't Wired For CapitalismRou Reynolds of UK band Enter Shikari reflects on why capitalist society couldn't be a worse system for our mental health and how we could break the system to save the planet and our minds. He also reflects on what being open about his struggles did for his connection with his fans. As Rou says, "society's push for self interest, for competition, our thirst for more (of everything) completely disregards our need for community, for connection, our ability to empathise, to help each other, for altruism." After the interview, your co-hosts Tim and Christina do a deep dive on...2024-04-161h 02
The Void 333 With ChristinaDonnell Spencer Jr.Donnell Spencer Jr. is a self-taught drummer, singer, songwriter (and photographer) who has been creating modern soul music for decades. He sat down with co-hosts Christina Rowatt and Joshua Watkins to discuss his musical journey, the instinct to create, how the music industry has evolved, Stevie's new socially-conscious direction, his solo career, and much more. What is heavy music? Stevie Wonder's "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away." Follow Donnell Spencer Jr.: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dsjr Spotify: www.spotify.com/DonnellSpencerJr The Void with Christina on YouTube: www.youtube.com/thevoidwithchristina2020-11-131h 14
The Void 333 With ChristinaMaynard James Keenan & Carina Round (Puscifer)Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer and co-vocalist Carina Round talk about their killer new album Existential Reckoning, singing together, what makes Puscifer feel unique, Maynard's early days on the asparagus field, his life as a man of the earth and what it has taught him about the absurdity of the world, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Monty Python, his world view and much more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tlgAbuBDZ_Q Puscifer Live Stream Replay: https://pusciferlive.com/2020-11-021h 04
The Void 333 With ChristinaEddie Van Halen Tribute & Women In Rock Deep DiveThis week we pay tribute to dearly departed Van Halen guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, a figurehead who arguably belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Guitarists. Consider it a Josh-led education on his contribution and some rousing discussion. We also dive deep into why there has rarely been an all-female band that has attained huge levels of stardom and chat about Christina's forthcoming documentary, "Her War is Our War." Follow the Show on Spotify Listen to our Show Soundtrack Playlists Subscribe on YouTube Follow Christina on Instagram2020-10-131h 06
The Void 333 With ChristinaBarney Greenway / Napalm DeathNapalm Death singer Barney Greenway discusses the new record, "The Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism," how Napalm Death invented the word grindcore, the dehumanisation of the planet, playing extreme music (as the first extreme metal band ever booked) at Glastonbury Festival and lots more. Features guest appearances from Napalm Death bassist and songwriter Shane Embury and a brief cameo from Curby of Obscene Extreme Festival.2020-09-2746 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaConverge's Nate Newton vs. Cave In's Steve BrodskyIn this week's edition of The Void 333 podcast, Converge bassist Nate Newton and Steve Brodsky of Cave In discuss their shared (and untold) history as crucial members of a burgeoning American hardcore scene that flowered in Massachusetts (where they hail from) and continues to thrive and evolve in blistering and emotionally powerful new ways. We also explore the story of Blood Moon, their explosive new band with Chelsea Wolfe, more new music and lots more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KOYVbLFSGRo2020-09-161h 04
The Void 333 With ChristinaSam Dillon (Lo!) on Aussie Fauna & QOTSA Songs For The DeafSam Dillon sings / growls for exceptional Australian bands like Lo! and Hadal Maw. In this week's show we talk about the 18th anniversary of Queens of the Stone Age's seminal Songs for The Deaf, why musicians ARE essential workers, what artists worldwide could learn from Australia's hardiest fauna and lots more. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/30kEKLG Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DvdEIK Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PhbgrI Lo! - Vestigial on Spotify Lo! on Instagram: instagram.com/lookandbehold/ Each week we...2020-08-3054 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaDirector Penelope Spheeris (Wayne's World, Decline of Western Civilization doco series)Iconic director Penelope Spheeris talks to Christina and Josh about secret stories from her historic Decline of Western Civilization punk/heavy metal doco series, creating the first music videos with Parliament Funkadelic and Fleetwood Mac in the early Seventies, the movie with legendary comic Richard Pryor she made that Cosby allegedly won't let you see, why she got fired off the Wayne's World sequel, the origin story of the Wayne's World Bohemian Rhapsody scene and lots more. We also explore Void co-host Josh Watkins' career as a feature film Assistant Director, plus our favourite music documentaries. 2020-08-221h 35
The Void 333 With ChristinaGuns 'n' Roses' Appetite For Destruction + Rock Photographer Tony Mott: Ep 2 The Void 3:33This week Josh and Christina celebrate Guns 'n' Roses' Appetite For Destruction - 33 years on, arguably the most significant example of "all killer, no filler" in rock. We also speak to iconic rock photographer Tony Mott, who started out shooting a school uniform-clad Chrissy Amphlett in the Divinyls during Sydney's thriving rock scene, before spending 40 years shooting every rock star from the Rolling Stones to Midnight Oil. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/30kEKLG Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DvdEIK Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PhbgrI 2020-08-031h 34
The Void 333 With ChristinaMeet Christina & Josh, Pantera in Moscow '91, Sydney Dive Bar & Why Music SucksWelcome to The Void 333, a new weekly show hosted by Christina Rowatt and Josh Watkins, both music lunatics with a deep love for all things heavy and unpopular culture. On this week's show, we have Pantera tour manager Guy Sykes on Pantera live in Moscow 1991 - our first "Great Moment in Rock History," Jordan McDonald of Frankie's Pizza (Sydney's most epic rock dive bar) PLUS Melbourne idiot and Blood Duster legend Jason "PC" Fuller on why live music sucks in our first "I'll Fight You" segment. Yeah, he said it. Watch on YouTube2020-07-191h 57
The Void 333 With ChristinaRuss Russell / Napalm Death ProducerRecord producer Russ Russell has been working with the endlessly innovative Napalm Death for more than 20 years. He and the band are on the finish line of their first album in 5 years, which features a Sonic Youth cover and drums built from trash cans, an old milk churn and scrap metal beaten with hammers. Russ has been making albums with some of the world's most savage rock bands since he was a teenager and embraced technology years before the world did. In this epic conversation we delve deep into the mystical music world he calls life.2020-02-231h 41
The Void 333 With ChristinaKirk Windstein / CrowbarCrowbar's Kirk Windstein talks about the new Crowbar album, the Down NOLA reunion shows and the possibility of a new Down record, when he and Jimmy Bower created the Crowbar sound, working with Philip Anselmo as a producer and skilled arranger and what has kept his rock and roll flame burning for decades. 2020-02-2343 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaMike IX Williams / EyehategodEyehategod’s Mike IX Williams talks about their long-awaited next album, their new drummer, why Hurricane Katrina changed everything, his gratitude for the fans that saved his life, his favourite memories of late drummer Joey, the band's notorious reputation and lots more. Watch the YouTube video version.2019-11-2940 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaCorinne GibbbonsSinger and songwriter Corinne Gibbons has been living the nomadic travelling artist life since she fell in love with making music as a teenager. We discuss her creative songwriting process, what she has learned from collaborating with talented artists (and children) in Indigenous communities, what the elders can teach us all about time and shares some serendipitous moments working with the world's most brilliant musicians plus some sage advice for musicians looking to live the dream. 2019-11-2259 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaMichael Gira / SwansMichael Gira of Swans is a truly iconoclastic musician that has created music that hits the extremes of the spectrum - the darkest, the most abrasive and explosive sounds you can imagine, through to the most ethereal otherworldly music. Swans cuts through all your blood and gristle to your heart and bones. Their new album Leaving Meaning leans to the light; a super cinematic piece that you can feel on a visceral level. The record is a shining example of why SWANS have remained a vital evolving animal. Watch my video interviews: https://www.youtube.com/thevoidwithchristina2019-11-1722 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaApocalyptica InterviewApocalyptica is a band from Finland featuring classically trained musicians which started out covering Metallica songs, reimagined on cellos. Over the last few years they’ve moved into creating their own symphonic heavy metal music and have collaborated with an insane range of singers. I spoke to them before their show at the Opera House. You can watch the video version of this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUfV6vpZBso 2019-11-1720 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaDevin Townsend InterviewProlific Canadian musician Devin Townsend shares the story of his new solo album "Empath," the killer touring band he's put together to share it with the world, the difference between Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, the darkness of being a human, the function of being an artist, the creative experience, the fundamental differences between men and women, his career evolution from his wild and aggressive Strapping Young Lad material to the far dreamier Empath, and lots more. 2019-10-0649 min
The Void 333 With Christina077 - Andy Gill / Gang of FourGang of Four's Andy Gill is an iconic guitarist and acclaimed record producer who has carved out a unique (and often imitated) guitar sound. We discuss the New York trip that preceded their mega influential first album Entertainment!, the history of Gang Of Four, Andy's brand new approach to their latest album, producing Killing Joke’s epic self-titled record, left and right in the dark days of capitalism and more. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Entertainment!, they return to Australia in November.2019-08-2758 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaAndrew W.K.Andrew "Party" W.K. is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and badass keyboardist that is best known for his diehard commitment to PARTYING and the concept of PARTY. Here we talk about fearless expression, the emotion he wants to create every single show, the spice he seeks with his soulmates (the fans) and who is more culturally significant: My Little Pony or Hello Kitty.2019-08-1431 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaEthan McCarthy / Primitive ManPrimitive Man is a band that savages ears like a concrete sledge of granite-tipped sonic violence that intensifies gravity. Their latest album is called "Caustic" and it isn't just a clever name. It is caustic. Founding member Ethan McCarthy is quite the opposite. This lively conversation goes deep into the Denver, Colorado world he hails from, his real feelings on the grind bands of his past and where the music should ideally be experienced: in a crypt. Note: sailor-level swearing from all involved throughout the show. 2019-08-071h 00
The Void 333 With ChristinaAndy Sneap + Mike Exeter on Judas Priest + Sabbath's Last AlbumAndy Sneap and Mike Exeter have produced records for heavy metal's most significant artists including Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. In this special episode we explore Andy Sneap's trajectory from musician to acclaimed heavy metal record producer, their shared experience co-producing Judas Priest's Firepower, and some awesome Black Sabbath and Rick Rubin stories. 2019-08-021h 07
The Void 333 With ChristinaSteve Hughes / Heavy Metal ComedianSteve Hughes is an Australian comic known for his acerbic style, heavy metal affiliations and controversial comedy. He speaks about why having a nervous breakdown was NOT the best thing that ever happened, being the Venom of the anti-political correctness movement and lots more.2019-08-0223 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaBongzilla + GWARDave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie of GWAR was a badass space lizard from another planet who took real things seriously but never took himself too seriously. Mike from Bongzilla has been writing songs exclusively about weed for the last 25 years. Both of these rad musicians feature on this week's episode, which explores everything from Gandhi to Hendrix to the war on weed. Check out the video interviews on The Void with Christina YouTube channel. 2019-07-2443 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaNate Newton / Converge + Old Man GloomNate Newton of Converge and Old Man Gloom is an essential musical and human element of some of the most iconic American hardcore bands to ever rattle speakers, sear through pits, scream, squall and soothe hearts with their serrated edges and rough-hewn soul. He and his merry bands of riff-wielding musical animals joined forces in the fertile Massachusetts hardcore scene which birthed and cross-pollinated a slew of bands who continue to drive hooks into new listeners. Here we delve into the rich history of Nate's musical trajectory and the underground scene that made these bands, the real story behind...2019-04-241h 56
The Void 333 With ChristinaLindsay McDougall / Frenzal RhombLindsay McDougall started playing guitar with Frenzal Rhomb way back in 1996 and has gracefully assaulted stages around the world with the band's potent cocktail of rock and roll good times and utter silliness ever since. He's also burned up the airwaves with his dulcet tones on Triple J and now the ABC for many years. We discuss his upcoming show at Download Festival, the Australian experience, the next Frenzal Rhomb album and much more. 2019-02-261h 12
The Void 333 With ChristinaWar on Women Singer Shawna Potter InterviewShawna Potter of Baltimore's War on Women is a welcome revelation, a powerful voice equal parts savage, full-bodied and soulful. Hitting peak notes hard and striking violently through the real things that matter means something, onstage and on record. Especially from a band that is as excellent as a David Lee Roth star jump. In this extended conversation, Shawna Potter speaks to host Christina Rowatt about music, creativity, punk rock and using your voice as a weapon. 2019-02-1657 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaNath Core on Grindcore, Metallica + AmericaNath Core has an epic expanse of musical knowledge and has created the digital worlds of many iconic heavy bands including Baroness, Napalm Death and Neurosis. We discuss his experiences travelling from the cultural desert of Australia to America, building great relationships with excellent bands, the history of grindcore, seeing Guns N Roses alongside the legendary Del James, Ross Halfin's photography, some fun anecdotes from the proverbial Encyclopaedia Metallica and what it was like to interview Scott Kelly of Neurosis on a picturesque mountaintop. 2019-01-162h 21
The Void 333 With ChristinaTiah Eckhardt of The Daily KnickerAustralian fashion model Tiah Eckhardt is the writer/creator of lauded lingerie blog "The Daily Knicker," a blog showcasing a lingerie collection that rivals John Peel's record collection. Her carefully curated lingerie recommendations have introduced thousands around the world to artistic, sexy and womanly designs with a rare level of editorial insight. In this in-depth conversation she speaks to host Christina Rowatt about her lifelong love affair with lingerie, her experiences as a high fashion, runway and lingerie model from the age of fourteen, her wildest and most glamorous modelling adventures, falling in love, this immense moment of cultural...2018-12-171h 42
The Void 333 With ChristinaEngineer / Producer Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Tony Iommi)Recording engineer and record producer Mike Exeter talks to Christina Rowatt about working with longtime studio collaborator Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi, engineering on the final Black Sabbath record with producer Rick Rubin, recording some of rock's most magnificent voices including Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and the iconic Ronnie James Dio, making Judas Priest's 2018 album alongside Andy Sneap and his intuitive approach to make any artist feel comfortable enough in the studio to give their best performance. 2018-12-072h 40
The Void 333 With ChristinaCorey Glover / Living Colour on Singing + Paul Dawkins on The Dark Side of the IndustryCorey Glover as Living Colour's vocal heart is a soulful, powerful and critical musical element of the band's unique sound and their ability to transcend genre and time; equally at home at a funk show as a stadium metal festival. Corey joins The Void for a fast conversation about communicating via the most primal channel we have: music, and the five songs that changed his life. In the second half of the show, Australian composer, filmmaker and musician Paul Dawkins joins us to talk ancient instruments, growing up in the music business, his experiences as a young...2018-12-041h 22
The Void 333 With ChristinaHate5Six Filmmaker Sunny Singh Interview with Christina RowattSunny Singh has been capturing the live hardcore music experience on film for over a decade with Hate5Six. With an arsenal of over two thousand high quality live performance videos online, Sunny has invested thousands of hours in shooting, editing and broadcasting killer hardcore bands in their element - live and dangerous. In this in-depth conversation, we explore his history, tech, hardcore music, transformative shows, Rage Against The Machine, art as a defiant response to the corrupt systems of late capitalism, the emotional feedback loop of live music and the decision to launch his Patreon in 2018, which has...2018-11-211h 20
The Void 333 With Christina063 - Nikki Brumen / Pagan InterviewPagan frontwoman Nikki Brumen chats to Christina about recording vocals for the Melbourne band's killer debut album "Black Wash" in one day and their combustible and original sound which she describes as the lovechild of French pop, Italian disco, Norwegian black metal and a demonic Karen O. We also discuss ridiculous and inappropriate Norwegian black metal stories, her previous life in a band with her talented artist twin sister, the heavy frontwomen she loves to share a stage with and the healthy and supportive Melbourne rock and roll scene.2018-11-0719 min
The Void 333 With Christina062 - Behemoth Interview + An Exploration of the Satanic TruthsIn this week's episode, The Void host Christina Rowatt is joined by the iconic Nergal of Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth for a brief yet informative conversation on the release day of Behemoth's new record, "I Loved You At Your Darkest." Beyond the Behemoth interview, Christina has a rousing discussion with local Satanist and good human Esial about his experience at the Burning Seed Festival, the Satanic approach to life and an exploration of the Church of Satan's Eleven Satanic Rules of The Earth. The Void with Christina is also a YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/t...2018-10-051h 33
The Void 333 With Christina061 - Aaron Spectre / Drumcorps Interview with Christina RowattAaron Spectre / Drumcorps is an American musician who creates electronic music across the emotional, sonic and instrumental spectrum, from dancefloor-slaying ragga jungle and breakcore to finely crafted grind/industrial/vocal music that he performs with guitar, synths and records everywhere from raves to grindcore festivals. Aaron's work transcends genres and could be described as what aliens would assemble from relics found after the dark side of the musical apocalypse. His most recent full-length Drumcorps release, "Falling Forward" is a masterful slab of songs that I liken to a rowdy pirate ship in the spirit of a cathedral...2018-09-261h 35
The Void 333 With Christina060 - Samsara Blues Experiment / Christian Peters (Germany)Christian Peters of German stoner rock band Samsara Blues Experiment speaks to Christina Rowatt about growing up during the fall of the Berlin Wall, his latest record One with The Universe, the history of the band, psychedelic music, his solo project, the stoner rock renaissance and lots more. Watch the interview on The Void with Christina YouTube channel. Follow Christina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/xtina_rowatt2018-09-2448 min
The Void 333 With Christina059 - Michele + Christina on Mish's Return To The Stage, Healthy Love + Her First AlbumMichele and Christina discuss this week's concert, embracing the fourth wall, what makes for healthy human interactions and Michele's very first album. Watch Christina's YouTube channel: youtube.com/thevoidwithchristina2018-08-3149 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Michele's Next Gig, Bob Dylan + Edie Sedgwick, Being Electric + Doing It NowChristina Rowatt and Michele Madden discuss Michele's upcoming return to the stage, her new chapter in Bob Dylan anthology "Tarantula Revisited," being electric, aural romance, going green and all the regular innuendo and silliness you've come to expect from the Sisters of Eternal Belligerence. Follow us on Instagram at xtina_rowatt and homicidegirl7. Watch Christina's YouTube interviews: youtube.com/thevoidwithchristina2018-08-241h 27
The Void 333 With ChristinaGibby Miller + Ryan Martin of Experimental Label Dais Records with Christina + MicheleRyan Martin and Gibby Miller run Dais Records, an experimental record label that specialises in adventurous new artists and releasing rare and resurrected recordings. Launched in 2007 with Throbbing Gristle legend Genesis P-Orridge's never before heard 1968 record, the label operates out of New York and Los Angeles. Ryan and Gibby joined The Void hosts Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden to discuss music, art, ridiculous cult films and running an independent label in the 21st century. Plus all the regular Madden-led tangents down rock and roll memory lane.2018-08-101h 40
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Love, Romance + Open RelationshipsChristina and Michele are joined by Leeroy, a fluent speaker in boy language (and Michele's personal translator) to discuss love, romance and our wildly different perspectives on 21st century relationships of all persuasions. We conclude that being curious, kind and quick with the truth are qualities that are appealing for every kind of human entanglement.2018-08-031h 24
The Void 333 With ChristinaThe Hard-Ons / Peter "Blackie" Black + Michelle Madden Interview with Christina RowattPeter "Blackie" Black and his legendary band The Hard-Ons have been making Australian punk rock proud for 40 years. In this special episode we explore his colourful history, from ingesting incredible 70's rock to falling in love with punk, forming the band as kids, their wild and wonderful experiences around the world and country through to releasing a song a day (for a year) four decades later. Humble, funny and super dedicated to his craft and a lifelong quest to learn more, Blackie is also Void co-host Michele Madden's (Tourettes, Meldrum) musical big brother and we learn a lot about...2018-07-271h 30
The Void 333 With ChristinaLo! Interview / Australian Sludge Metal Singer/Reptile Sam Dillon on The Mighty Riff & VestigialLo! is a wildly creative sludge metal band from Australia. Singer Sam Dillon contributes raw, savage death metal vocals and some undeniably reptilian stage presence. In this interview with Christina Rowatt, we discuss their killer record "Vestigial," how he evolved from wandering the Australian wilderness looking for snakes to making rock and roll, the deep and viscous excellence of sludge in general, and what Peter Gabriel and Al Jourgensen from Ministry share.2018-07-2345 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Heavy Metal Legends Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell of PanteraChristina Rowatt and Michele Madden pay tribute to two icons of heavy metal and the driving force behind legendary groove metal band Pantera - Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. This week, Vinnie tragically passed away and joins brother Dime in rock and roll heaven. We talk about Michele's teenage words of support from Dime, the sibling-like relationship that can develop when you're fellow musicians and what made Vinnie so exceptional and unique as a drummer. No one hits harder than Vinnie Paul, and no one riffs harder than metal's Jimi Hendrix, the one and only Dimebag Darrell. ...2018-06-301h 03
The Void 333 With ChristinaA Tribute to Anthony Bourdain, Love, Neuroscience + Defeating Anxiety and Depression with Aggressive HealthIn this week's episode, we celebrate the incredible life of Anthony Bourdain, who's bold and gentle spirit shone brightly on the screen and on the page. We also explore suicide, anxiety, how to stoke the burning fire of self love within that is necessary before romantic love and platonic love is possible, the profound impact of gratitude according to leading neuroscientists, what the ninja chefs Bourdain was surrounded by shared with rock stars, and lots more rambling from your regular neighbourhood rock and roll nuns. Follow Christina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/xtina_rowatt/ Follow M...2018-06-181h 14
The Void 333 With Christina051 - Zeal and Ardour (Switzerland/USA) Interview with ChristinaZeal and Ardor is the brainchild of Manuel Gagneaux, a Swiss/American musician who on his latest record "Stranger Fruit" has created a powerful alchemy of blues, gospel, black metal, brutal guitars and straight up soul. During a spirited conversation, we discuss his life as an outsider, what he learned from his jazz musician mother and the story of the record. 2018-06-1328 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Jeff Buckley, The Muse, The Danger of Romance + Rock N RollChristina and Michele reflect on Jeff Buckley 21 years after his death, Liz Taylor's incredible charity work, Stevie Nicks always having a fire burning, the connection between Van Halen and Blood Duster, being an underage waif in a bar, transformative teachers, Renaissance men, praying to Elvis, the elusive Muse, and the usual innuendo on romance, sex and ridiculousness you've come to expect.2018-06-091h 28
The Void 333 With ChristinaVegan As Hell with Emma Roche of Plant PlateIn this week's episode, Christina and Michele explore the wonderful world of no bullshit veganism with Emma Roche of Plant Plate, the legend behind the incredible Plant-Based Eating on $5 a Day cookbook. We discuss what the movement shares with the DIY ethic of independent music, the hard science that backs it, the danger of ridiculous animal fad diets and how plant-based eating has improved the hell out of our mental and physical health.2018-06-011h 32
The Void 333 With ChristinaYouth Code / LA Industrial Band Interview with ChristinaSara Taylor and Ryan George of Los Angeles industrial band Youth Code share the story of how the band began on a flyer for the Vacation Vinyl employee showcase, the electric first night they met, their brutal next record, Sara's new punk rock side project, why they'd spend every single touring night with Chelsea Wolfe and that time Darryl Hall of Hall and Oates terrifyingly resembled Rob Lowe in "Behind The Candelabra" at a show. 2018-06-0133 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Books That Left Ink Stains, Punk Rock Stories + Peter Steele of Type O NegativeIn a special literary episode, your hosts Christina and Michele explore a selection of the books and writers and poets that have left deep ink stains on our souls. Includes a robust discussion around Hunter S. Thompson, 1970's punk rock, 1990's Southern Gothic, the original Depression era crime writers, 12th century poets, Bret Easton Ellis, and that one time Michele ended up in deep conversation with the ultimate romantic lyricist Peter Steele of Type O Negative in a hotel lobby on tour.2018-05-261h 37
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Seattle, Singing + SoulChris Cornell of Soundgarden possessed one of rock's most raw, powerful and soulful voices, capable of cutting deeply into the heart with the rusty blade of every note. In a special tribute episode, Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden explore Cornell's creative and emotional impact one year after his death. We also explore what it was like experiencing Soundgarden and Seattle music as young Australians on the other side of the world, great books and documentarians, and why suicide is never the answer. 2018-05-201h 07
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Intimacy, Size Queens + Knowing Your AnimalChristina Rowatt and Michele Madden talk about what intimacy means in the 21st century, the intensity of touring life, size queens, their vastly different approaches to love and romance, hermit heaven and cutting sick on the interwebs. And just generally riff on life and what it is to know your animal and exist in the human world. 2018-05-181h 02
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on the War of Art + the Art of WarChristina Rowatt and Michele Madden enjoy another rollicking conversation about the soulful nature of making music, attitude, effort, love, the art of war, the war of art and Michele's moment at seven years old when she no longer needed validation from the outside world, ever again. Nothing beats persistence. And Clint Eastwood brevity. It is omnipotent. 2018-05-181h 17
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Outlaws, Running Away to L.A. + In Bed with Hunter S. ThompsonChristina explores co-host Michele Madden's musical story, from growing up on soul music, falling for heavy metal, the story of her first band Tourettes, the electricity felt standing side of stage with Henry Rollins whilst witnessing the majesty of Beasts of Bourbon and what happened when she ran away to Los Angeles to join legendary drummer Gene Hoglan's band Meldrum. Over the course of another wild and wonderful conversation, we end up in bed with Hunter S. Thompson. Literature (cliterature?) if not literally.2018-05-041h 25
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina + Michele on Love Triangles, Festival Stages & The Mighty PyramidIs 42 the meaning of life? Or is the real, pure and true meaning of life to crack smiles for miles in your wake? Christina and Michele "Rollins with a rack" Madden explore the mystical world of sex, drugs and rock and roll, what it means to be romanced in the 21st century and what the three points of the pyramid to a mighty human experience really are. Dive deep into The Void. 2018-04-271h 35
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina and Michele Riff on Life & All Hail The Road CrewYour hosts Christina Rowatt and Michele Madden discuss the almighty Henry Rollins, meeting Lemmy and reading WW2 books at Crazy Girls in LA, transformative meetings with Dimebag Darrell as a fourteen year old and sex, drugs and rock and roll in general, including their vastly different approaches to relationships. Also features audio from The Void YouTube special celebrating the international road crew.2018-04-201h 44
The Void 333 With ChristinaChristina and Michele Riff on Life + Paradise Lost Singer Nick Holmes InterviewIn the first ever co-hosted episode of The Void podcast, host Christina Rowatt introduces new co-host, musician Michele Madden, who together riff on life, books, grindcore, bands, the nun life and lots more. This week's featured musical interview guest is singer Nick Holmes of excellent UK heavy metal/goth/doom band Paradise Lost. 2018-04-101h 10
The Void 333 With ChristinaSlayer Flashback with Kerry King and Tom ArayaSlayer's Kerry King and Tom Araya reflect on their history, relationships and transformative moments in this compilation of interview moments to commemorate the end of Slayer's incredible run. 2018-04-0113 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaJacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) Interview with Christina RowattPapa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix reflects on his creative life, overcoming darkness, his close relationship with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and lots more in this conversation with journalist Christina Rowatt.2018-04-0125 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaShane Embury (Napalm Death) Interview: The Void with ChristinaNapalm Death bassist Shane Embury discusses his side projects with Mastodon, the next Napalm Death album, meeting Napalm Death fan Ronnie James Dio, the early days of international grindcore tape trading and more. This interview also features Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway.2018-01-2027 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaSlam Poet Neil Hilborn InterviewNeil Hilborn is an American slam poet who talks frankly and rhythmically about his own experiences with mental illness and the world at large in a way that is unique, hilarious and bone chillingly familiar to anyone who has experienced mental dysfunction.2018-01-0642 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaDrummer Mike Portnoy Interview 2017Iconic drummer Mike Portnoy chats to host Christina Rowatt about musical immortality, his new rock and roll project Sons of Apollo with former Dream Theatre bandmate Derek Sherinian, why drummers like Metallica's Lars Ulrich, KISS' Peter Criss and The Beatles' Ringo Starr get so much heat, and much more.2017-12-0526 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaLiam Cormier of Cancer Bats InterviewLiam Cormier from Canadian hardcore/heavy metal band Cancer Bats talks about his Black Sabbath cover band Bat Sabbath, meeting the dark lords themselves, why energetic kids like skateboarding and punk rock, how he met Frank Carter and more. 2017-11-2718 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaBuzz Osborne & Dale Crover of The Melvins InterviewBuzz Osborne and Dale Crover from the Melvins chat to Christina Rowatt about their upcoming movie, David Bowie, messy art, secret Mike Patton plans and more.2017-11-2515 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaSteve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian Metal Band AnvilSteve "Lips" Kudlow of cult Canadian heavy metal band Anvil talks about the documentary that changed everything a decade ago, his life-changing records and lots more.2017-11-1328 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaTim Charles and Xen Oyr of Ne Obliviscaris Interview 2017Ne Obliviscaris' Tim Charles and Xen explore the song by song story of their acclaimed new album, Urn.2017-11-0654 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaBen Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan Farewell Interview 2017Dillinger Escape Plan founding member and guitarist Ben Weinman reflects on the band's history (full minute by minute guide below) as they complete their farewell world tour after 20 years pushing the boundaries of innovation in modern heavy music. He discusses how Mike Patton was the reason singer Greg Puciato joined the band, how current bandmates Greg and Billy have changed him, the meanings behind some of their most played songs, the very early days with a hyper devoted Chris Pennie in a basement, what original singer Dimitri thinks of their sold out finale shows, what they were looking to...2017-11-0550 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaMax and Iggor Cavalera Interview on "Return To Roots" in 2017Legendary Brazilian heavy metal musicians Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera reflect on their story on the 20th anniversary of their iconic Roots record. 2017-10-2129 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaNe Obliviscaris (Tim Charles) Interview with Christina RowattNe Obliviscaris violinist and singer Tim Charles chats to Christina Rowatt about making their anticipated new album and shares secrets about some of the band's most beloved songs. He also discusses touring with Cradle of Filth and Enslaved and explores the challenges Australian heavy bands face and what crowdfunding can do to ensure a band's survival. 2017-08-2133 min
The Void 333 With ChristinaMax Cavalera Interview with Christina RowattMax Cavalera reflects on his favourite and most challenging collaborations with artists including Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Chino from Deftones and Mike Patton of Faith No More back in 2010 with host Christina Rowatt. He also shares his top 5 records, the story of the Queen concert that changed everything for Igor and himself when they were kids, what he believes happens after we die and the spiritual nature of heavy metal concerts.2017-08-2113 min
The Void 333 With Christina026 - Ryan Waste / Municipal WasteRyan Waste of Richmond, Virginia crossover thrash band Municipal Waste chats about the band's new album Slime and Punishment, the early days of the band playing abandoned buildings with a dry ice backdrop, their own statements on the fearsome overlords of modern times, the heady days of the early 2000's, some ridiculous band names and more. Recorded on a tour bus as the band made their way to Mount Rushmore.2017-06-3016 min
The Void 333 With Christina025 - The Dillinger Escape Plan / FlashbackThe Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, singer Greg Puciato and drummer Billy Rymer (who appears in the last segment) discuss everything from Greg Puciato’s first recordings (a Black Flag tribute), to working with Mike Patton, playing Calculating Infinity on the System of a Down tour, growing up on New York punk rock, working with Max Cavalera and Mastodon, philosophy, art and creativity in this compilation of stories from interviews in 2008, 2012 and 2014. Alex Skolnick of Testament also makes a guest appearance.2017-06-2317 min
The Void 333 With Christina024 - Sebastian BachIconic heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row) talks about his early days, KISS comics, the moment Slave to the Grind debuted at #1 in the charts, his dear friend Dimebag Darrell, falling in love with singing, Trailer Park Boys and more. He also sings some Cole Porter and AC/DC.2017-06-0924 min
The Void 333 With Christina023 - Jessica Pimentel / Alekhine's Gun + Orange is the New BlackOrange is the New Black actress Jessica Pimentel (who plays Maria Ruiz on the show) is also an accomplished heavy metal musician and lyricist with her band Alekhine's Gun. In this week's episode we discuss her character's evolution, her musical story and lots more.2017-04-0719 min
The Void 333 With Christina022 - Jesse Leach / Killswitch EngageKillswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach riffs on life, love, psychedelic Slayer covers and the punk rock, hardcore, 80s metal and goth bands that gave birth to the band, mental health awareness, Wayne's World and more whilst in Sydney for the 15th anniversary tour of the band's landmark record, "Alive or Just Breathing."2017-04-0334 min
The Void 333 With Christina021 - Danny Lilker / Nuclear AssaultIconic bassist and thrash legend Danny Lilker of Nuclear Assault chats to Christina Rowatt about his myriad of bands past and present, the origins of thrash, funny black metal tales, the story behind his tattoos and lots more. 2017-03-2132 min
The Void 333 With Christina020 - Xen Oyr / Ne ObliviscarisIn this interview with Ne Obliviscaris singer and lyricist Xen Oyr, he discusses his creative process, the band's next album, his new orchestral black metal side project with musicians from all over the world, writing lyrics for Tim vs. himself, how his music career started, and more. 2017-03-2121 min
The Void 333 With Christina019 - John Dyer Baizley / BaronessJohn Dyer Baizley of Baroness chats to Christina Rowatt about the Purple record, pedestal guitar players like "open heart" John Frusciante, listening to a new album every day, his artwork and the difference between artists and designers, his melodic origins, Grammy Awards and punk rock and Bad Brains being nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame, musical reference points with no connectivity, discovering the innate joy of playing through tragedy, bummer music vs. good time records and more.2017-01-1549 min
The Void 333 With Christina018 - Oderus Urungus (Dave Brockie) / GwarIn this special flashback, GWAR legend Dave "Oderus Urungus" Brockie talks about revolution, punk rock, making art, Hendrix, Metallica, Antarctica and much more. You may know him as a talented space lizard from another planet, but beneath the costume beats the heart of a DC hardcore-loving teenager who saw Minor Threat and was changed forever. This double feature took place a few months before we lost this icon of heavy metal and modern rock and roll performance art. May his hilarious, hyper-intelligent ways and his epic back catalogue of music live forever.2016-12-2226 min
The Void 333 With Christina017 - Dennis Lyxzén / RefusedRefused singer Dennis Lyxzén talks about their resurrection, music as a revolution of worlds rather than the world, and how punk rock and No Wave can make alienation beautiful and savage and a shared experience when you're growing up in northern Sweden. They return to Australia this January.2016-12-0718 min
The Void 333 With Christina016 - Karina Utomo / High TensionKarina Utomo of Melbourne heavy band High Tension talks about the creative process behind their killer video "Bully", touring with King Parrot, learning to play music, discovering punk rock, the transformative impact of Canberra hardcore that transcends the language barrier, their third album, the warfare of being a woman, becoming stronger together, and lots more.2016-12-0549 min
The Void 333 With Christina015 - John Dyer Baizley + Pete Adams / BaronessIn this special flashback Baroness chat about their beginnings, the depth and intricacy of their art and music, their greatest challenges and transformative experiences and lots more. 2016-11-0919 min
The Void 333 With Christina014 - Alex Skolnick / TestamentTestament guitar legend Alex Skolnick chats about the band's new record, the history of thrash in the Bay Area, heroes, switching gears musically and much more. 2016-10-2726 min
The Void 333 With Christina013 - Nick GibbsNow based in Germany, Australian-born singer and songwriter Nick Gibbs shares his story of discovering music, soul, singing, finding a voice as an artist, his transition from dance to creating songs as well as his experiences living as an expatriate Aussie musician and singing teacher in Germany. He also riffs on the meaning of the universe, random 90s hip hop, love, friendship, what really matters and more.2016-10-011h 19
The Void 333 With Christina012 - Tomas Lindberg / At The GatesTomas Lindberg, vocalist from cult Swedish melodic death metal band At The Gates, discusses the story behind their latest album At War With Reality, crafting existential ideas into extreme metal, evolution, making Slaughter of the Soul (their classic slice of malevolence), their twelve year hiatus, the early Gothenburg scene and more.2016-08-0831 min
The Void 333 With Christina011 - Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses) & Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) FlashbackIn the first half of this flashback episode, Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Guns 'n' Roses bassist Duff McKagan reflect on the AIC story, their history together and the Seattle sound. In the second half, I chat to Duff McKagan about his first show, falling in love, making Appetite and more.2016-08-0121 min
The Void 333 With Christina010 - Steel PantherIn the first part of this podcast, Steel Panther drummer Stix chats about their new album, pop star super freaks and how he'd go out in a blaze of glory. The second half features a compilation of the most ridiculous interview moments from all my Steel Panther interviews over the years where the band riff on David Lee Roth, Tommy Lee, Vinnie Paul, whether it is easier to make a housewife a ho or a ho a housewife and lots more. 2016-06-3028 min
The Void 333 With Christina009 - Matt Young / King ParrotMatt Young, frontman of one of Australia's most successful heavy metal bands King Parrot talks to Christina about their European tour with Soulfly, his journey from bass to vocals, writing new material, the six gigs that changed his life and lots more. 2016-06-2726 min
The Void 333 With Christina008 - Skarlett SaramoreSkarlett Saramore, the Sydney-based drummer of all-girl band Rackett chats to Christina about her new band, women in Australian rock and roll, dark forces at play, using music to raise levels of mental health awareness and lots more.2016-06-2216 min
The Void 333 With Christina007 - BeastwarsNew Zealand's sludge metal legends Beastwars talk to Christina about their new album, partying until you puke, why heavy metal is the new jazz, The majesty of the Melvins and the Butthole Surfers, moments of alchemy, their killer Witches video, life after death and lots more.2016-05-2025 min
The Void 333 With Christina006 - James Young / Cherry Bar, MelbourneJames Young created an icon of Melbourne rock and roll when he
took over Cherry Bar, a dive bar beloved the world over for its
spectacular selection of rock and roll and excellent vibes. Cherry
Bar also hosts Cherry Rock, an annual laneway festival that treats
Melbourne to some killer bands. Meet the man who made Cherry Bar so
special. 2016-04-2815 min
The Void 333 With Christina005 - Cherie Currie (The Runaways)Iconic rock musician Cherie Currie (The Runaways) chats to Christina about her first ever Australian tour, David Bowie, her new album, making peace and music with Kim Fowley and more. 2016-04-2207 minThe Void 333 With Christina004 - Matt Pike / High On Fire & SleepMatt Pike of Sleep and High on Fire reflects on emulating his favourite guitar players on High On Fire's new record, jamming and touring with a reunited Sleep, recording sober for the first time, growing up with Eyehategod, his thoughts on Corrosion of Conformity and lots more in this relaxed, conversational interview. 2016-03-0341 min
The Void 333 With Christina003 - Penelope Spheeris & Anna Fox / Decline of Western Civilization and Wayne's WorldDirector Penelope Spheeris and her daughter Anna Fox discuss the making of Spheeris' legendary punk rock and heavy metal documentary series The Decline Of Western Civilisation in the third episode of Riffing With Christina. During this conversational interview, they also share their unique perspectives on the evolution of the live music experience and what it was like creating cult classic comedy Wayne's World, which Spheeris also directed. 2016-02-1900 minThe Void 333 With Christina002 - Devin TownsendCanadian musician Devin Townsend riffs on his creative process, Casualties of Cool, heavy music, collaboration, evolution, how things shift over time and more.2016-02-1100 minThe Void 333 With Christina001 - Ben Weinman / Dillinger Escape PlanBen Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan riffs on their next album, his new band Giraffe Tongue Orchestra (with Alice In Chains singer William DuVall and Brent Hinds of Mastodon), touring with Mr. Bungle, collaborating with Kimbra, art, alchemy and how it all began.2016-01-2100 min