Episode 45 is with Tomas Haake of the Swedish band Meshuggah. This episode was recorded on the eve of the release of the bands latest album 'Immutable'. A fantastically beautiful, layered and crushing work of modern metal, that yet again proves them to be one of the most vital bands in the genre. Over the course of this conversation we discuss the writing and recording of the album during the pandemic, some of the dystopian themes covered in the lyrics, the idea that all great art has an...

As we are on the threshold of a new year and former HIM frontman Ville Valo is less than two weeks away from releasing his debut album under the moniker 'VV' called 'Neon Noir' (due Jan 13th Via Spinefarm / Universal) it seemed appropriate to release this show on new years eve 2022. Its been five years to the day since the Finnish singers former band HIM drew their last breath at their final show at Helsinkis Tavastia venue in 2017. I recently met up with Ville whilst he was here in London...

In this episode with Erik Danielsson, frontman of Swedish black metal band Watain, we discuss the bands new album 'The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain' which is due out April 29th on Nuclear Blast Records and can be pre ordered from various sites such as here. Along the way we talk about the albums recording, the nature and importance of transgressive art and those that walk the path outside of societies norms, the spiritual aspect of the band that is a foundational part of their work and the...

On this episode, number 42, myself and Aaron Weaver discuss his band Wolves In The Throne Room's latest album 'Primordial Arcana' along with the spiritual mindset he, his brother Nathan and guitarist Kody Keyworth apply to making their art. Since the bands first release in 2006 (Diadem Of 12 Stars) WITTR have made incredibly atmospheric and magickal black metal in the Cascadian scene of Americas north west... Very quickly we get into talking about the process of channelling art and music that...

On this episode, which take two of a conversation with singer, songwriter, musician Chelsea Wolfe, we discuss her music and the creative process and how that changes due to environment etc. We talk about the collaboration with Converge on the Blood Moon project, her band with Jess Gowrie called Mrs Piss and about her albums as Chelsea Wolfe. Its a rad episode and Chelsea is one of my favourite singers for the fact that her work is imbued with a very magickal current. The first couple of...

My guest on this episode is Wade MacNeil wonderful human and musician known for his work not only in the bands Alexisonfire, Gallows, Black Lungs and his new endeavour Dooms Children, but also for his score work for various films and video games. We caught up recently to discuss the formation, dissolution and subsequent re-convening of Alexisonfire, a band that rose from Canada's sweaty bar room punk scene into full fledged Juno winning arena filling rock greatness. We talk about him becoming...

MY GUEST ON SOMEONE WHO ISN’T ME FOR EPISODE 39 IS SINGER, FRONTMAN AND AUTHOR DAVEY HAVOK OF AFI, BLAQK AUDIO, XTRMST AND DREAMCAR. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS AFI’s FABULOUS NEW ALBUM ‘BODIES’ AND SOME OF THE THEMES CONTAINED THEREIN. ‘BODIES’ IS THE CALIFORNIA BANDS 11th STUDIO ALBUM THAT CAME OUT ON RISE RECORDS IN JUNE 2021. WE TALK ABOUT WHERE WE BOTH THINK IT RANKS WITHIN THEIR BODY OF WORK, DISCOVERING MUSIC AT AN EARLY AGE VIA THRASHER MAGAZINE, THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING AN...

Episode 38 is with Gojira frontman, guitarist and producer Joe Duplantier. The band have just released their seventh studio album 'Fortitude' on Roadrunner Records and it sees the band cementing their place in the pantheon of truly great modern metal bands. Over the course of the conversation Daniel P Carter and Joe discuss the new album and some of its themes including the bands move to raise awareness for the destruction of the Amazon rain forest and the plight of the indigenous people of...

My guest on this one is Craig Reynolds, drummer with the politically incendiary metal band Stray From The Path and host of the fantastic podcast The Downbeat. This episode looked like it was going to be a slight departure from the usual heaviness of SWIM as Craig is a good mate and usually when we catch up we end up talking nonsense for a minute, however amongst a lot of laughing and weird tangents, we got into discussing some heavy topics that have affected Craig in recent years such as...

In this episode Daniel P Carter speaks with musician Einar Selvik of the band Wardruna. As well as discussing the fantastic new album 'Kvitravn' (due out Jan. 22nd 2021) the creative process and his use of instrumentation, they also discuss the animist concepts that permeate and enliven all art that Einar makes. As well as the music he makes with Wardruna, he also created all the music for the TV show Vikings and the recent Assassins Creed: Valhalla game for...

In this episode, Daniel P Carter speaks with multi disciplinary artist and musician Ghostemane about his newest album 'ANTI-ICON'. Aside from discussing the album, they discuss the importance of finding identity at an early age through music, his creative process and some straight up mystical chit chat. Oh, and both sing the praises of Nu Metal. Ghostemane on Instagram Daniel on Instagram Someone Who Is'nt Me on Instagram If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so here....

On this episode I speak with Tom Delonge, frontman of Angels & Airwaves, founder of To The Stars Academy Of Arts & Science and former guitarist and singer of Blink 182. We discuss the new AVA single 'All Thats Left Is Love' and the making of the bands forthcoming album during the pandemic. We also discuss the work TTSA is doing with regard tobringing forward information and ideas that tie in with the phenomenon and its relationship to UAP's or as they are more commonly referred to as...

To mark the auspicious number 33, its very fitting that the guest on this episode is Grant Morrison MBE. A true visionary and legend in the field of comics, Grant has created work for DC, Marvel, Image and more. He's written groundbreaking arcs on such legendary comics as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, X-Men, Doom Patrol, Fantastic Four, Swamp Thing and Justice League. He is also the creator of 90's masterpiece 'The Invisibles', a book who's influence reaches far into popular culture and...

In this episode of Someone Who Isn't Me, I speak with Tobias Forge, creative mastermind, songwriter and frontman from the band Ghost. We discuss the rise of the band to arena headliners, the bands journey, songwriting and creativity. Tobias tells how he struggles with the idea of people conflating him with the characters of Papa Emeritus and Cardinal Copia, the lead characters that have fronted the band through its career. He hints at creative endeavours elsewhere and how two events in his...

This episode is a conversation with the singer and artist known as Poppy and her collaborator Titanic Sinclair. Having met the pair of them a few times now and having spent some time with them 'off duty' as it were, I feel its fair to say that this is one of the first interviews Poppy has done where she steps away from the persona that is this whole project and had an open discussion about some deeper stuff. We discuss life, the music industry, art, creativity and more. We also get into some...

I recently spoke with Perry when he was here in London for a couple of shows to launch his new album 'Kind Heaven' We sat in his hotel the afternoon of the first of two shows the Kind Heaven Orchestra, featuring Perrys wife and co-vocalist Etty, played at The Box in Soho. It was unlike any gig I've been to, very intimate, interactive and inclusive. It was pretty wonderful to see. During our conversation we discussed the new project, the interactive and immersive experience in Las Vegas, Janes...

In this episode I talk with NOFX frontman / songwriter Fat Mike about his incredible recent album as Cokie The Clown called You're Welcome (Fat Wreck Chords) We started off by discussing the upcoming show that NOFX is playing in Portland (they've announced it now so I didn't need to bleep it out) with an orchestra 'The Decline' in full and then moved onto the Cokie record and little about his musical Home Street Home. We also talk a bit about Mike's love of BDSM and his line of womens...

In this episode I talk with Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzén about the history of the band, its legacy and where its heading next. We speak a bit about his new band Fake Names which features some legendary musicians who played in bands such as Minor Threat, Embrace, Enon and Girls Against Boys. Over the course of the hour or so we discuss hardcore punk, creativity and more. Dennis can be found here: www.instagram.com/dennislyxzen Refused are here: www.officialrefused.com I can be found...

In this episode I speak with Adam 'Nergal' Darski, front man and songwriter for Polish metal band Behemoth and alt country duo Me And That Man. We recorded this on the eve of the release of the latest Behemoth album 'I Loved You At Your Darkest' and we discussed the writing, shaping and recording of the album. Aside from the song writing I also got into a discussion about the incredible artwork by acclaimed Italian painter Nicola Samori that was used for the albums cover and subsequent...

In this episode I spoke with Randy from Lamb Of God, when his band were over supporting Slayer at the final headline show Slayer were doing in London before calling it quits. We talked about life, art and music that encompassed stuff like the nature of being in the public eye, social media, the state of the world and his passion for photography. You can find Randy online here: www.instagram.com/drandallblythe This is his only social media as he hates it. Haha! You can find the podcast here:...

Mike Shinoda discusses the making of his fantastic debut solo album 'Post Traumatic', the paintings that were to become the albums artwork and the creative process in general. We also touch upon passing of his friend and Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington and how making the album was a means of coming to terms with that. It seems appropriate putting this episode online today, as I just saw that today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is a slightly shorter episode than normal due to...

This episode is with Manuel from Zeal & Ardor, an awesome band that fuses black metal with rootsy Spirituals that started as a one man projects and now is a full touring band. We discuss the upcoming album 'Stranger Fruit' which is due out June 8th. We get into its references to esoteric topics such as Goetia, Abramelin the Mage, the syncretic religion of the Yoruba, The Tarot and more. Listen to the album when its released and check out the singles that are already out there from it like...

For Episode 23, Daniel P Carter speaks with musician, songwriter and artist Andrew WK about his new album You're Not Alone. Discussing the nature of partying, creativity and positivity in the face of adversity. The question is asked: Is partying a spiritual praxis? If you think Andrew WK begins and ends with the song Party Hard, listen and enjoy... You're Not Alone is out now via Sony...

In this episode Daniel P Carter talks with Marilyn Manson about his latest album 'Heaven Upside Down' and how recent events in his life influenced the creative process. www.instagram.com/marilynmanson www.twitter.com/marilynmanson www.marilynmanson.com Heaven Upside Down is available to buy (https://uklomavistarecordings.ochre.store/marilyn-manson) or stream on all platforms. Daniel can be found here: www.instagram.com/danielpcarter www.twitter.com/danielpcarter The podcast can be...