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Welcome listeners to the first episode of the Rock’nRoll Damnation podcast for 2025.

The news over the New period year of the demolition of the house that was the home of the Young family in the 60s and 70s is worth a discussion as it ties in a few themes about protecting Australia’s cultural heritage as well as AC/DC's place in Australian cultural history.

Joining me once once again is Steve Mascord to talk about not just what should have been one but what should be done to remember the birthplace of AC/DC.

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In this episode I chat to Peter Black better know as Blackie from the Hard-Ons who are celebrating 40 years of rock'n'roll this year with a new album, "I like You A Lot Getting Older" and a tour (not that they have been quiet of late). It was a great chat and we discuss (among other things):

• The legacy of the Hards-Ons as a band name
• Why the Hard-Ons have endured
• What Tim Rogers has bought to the band
• On being excited to play new material along with the "oldies"
• How he obtained his Gibson SG
• The "Punk Police"
• Growing older and growing as a musician

And thanks to the Hard-Ons for allowing me to include "In Falls Everything" (from Ripper 23) and "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz" (first release from the new album "I Like You a Lot Growing Older") in the podcast. Go see the Hards-On later in the year and buy the new album (https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/)

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In Episode 8 I talk to Heli from Brisbane band the Glycereens. Note this was recorded a few days after I saw them in Brisbane with Nunchukka Superfly and was intending to see them again in Sydney on August 9 however they have unfortunately had to cancel. Heli was gracious with her time and answers and we discuss (among other things):

• Gigging with Shonen Knife and being able to partake in their rider
• The "Glyco Therapy" album and how it pays tribute to Nath
• Early influences from Finland to Australia
• Heli's early bands in Brisbane and how the Glycereens formed
• Songwriting and creativity
• And gear talk! Fuzz pedals, Fender Jaguars and amps!
• Heli also reveals her technique on how to fit a Fender Twin into a Honda Jazz

And there are also two songs from the Gylcereens. "Jane Street" just before the chat starts and "Poison Ivy" at the end. Both are cracking songs from "Glyco Therapy."

Enjoy!