Reward For Effort With LIAM GUINANE From WINDWAKER

Reward For Effort With LIAM GUINANE From WINDWAKER

Author: HEAVY Magazine April 16, 2025 Duration: 18:25
Interview by Kris Peters
The 2025 APRA MUSIC AWARDS are almost upon us, and after the overwhelming success of last year's debut category Most Performed Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Work, anticipation is once again high amongst Australia's fastest-growing music genre as five more Aussie acts are in the running to be recognized globally for their achievements.
Not that winning awards are the be-all, end-all for band's, but a bit of reward for effort is never a bad thing!
This year sees Make Them Suffer, Northlane, Polaris, Windwaker and Speed nominated for the gong, with Windwaker's frontman Liam Guinane joining HEAVY earlier today to talk all things APRA and beyond.
"Honestly, it was quite unexpected given the calibre of bands that we're up against," Guinane said of Windwaker's nomination. "So I'm quite honoured to be considered next to some of these pillars of heavy music currently in Australia. It feels terrific to be put amongst those names and to be a part of it. I'm really looking forward to the night. It seems like it's going to be a fantastic evening and, yeah, very much uncharted territory for us being recognised like this (laughs)."
In the full interview, Liam discussed the band's recent nomination for the APRA Music Awards, expressing both surprise and honour at being recognized alongside established Australian bands. The conversation included thoughts on the competitive landscape among Australian bands, with Liam emphasizing Windwaker's distinct sound and broader appeal. He also considered whether to prepare a speech, leaning towards improvisation but recognizing the need for some preparation.
We spoke about some of the lighter sides of the awards, including the chance of a heavier band performing on the night, last year's winners Parkway Drive and getting fashion tips from Winston McCall, Windwaker's latest tour and how the new songs were received live and more.


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