Gary Moat is a prominent heavy metal vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter from Scotland. He is renowned for establishing, leading, and writing great songs like “Rock ain’t Dead” and others for which he was the main songwriter and drummer of “Heavy Pettin'” then leading “Burnt Out Wreck” into their latest album “Stand and Fight”. Gary is considered a pioneer of the Scottish hard rock scene. In this guitardoor Interview, we welcome him to discuss his latest Burnt Out Wreck releases, upcoming shows, and guitar-playing adventures. Our discussion will focus on his songs “Guitars Electrified” and “This is Hell” on the previous album from Burnt Out Wreck plus a little on “Swallow” another great rock album by Burnt Out Wreck. We also talk a little about “Stand and Fight” the Latest release from the Group

We talk a little more about the career of the Scottish rock master of great drumming singing and rocking Riffs. You can listen to “Guitars Electrified” in the video below and even more in the interview about the “Stand and Fight Album” by Burnt out Wreck’ and hear some of Gary’s amazing Riffs and licks in action with track 3 “Guitars Electrified” from the “This is Hell Album” and more below from the latest release “Stand and Fight”

1:So Gary How Long Ago did you start working on your Burnt out Wreck Songs “This is Hell” and “Stand and Fight”?

Well This Is Hell came out 2019 so I used ideas that I already had waiting and wrote some new songs 2018/19 to make up the numbers. As for Stand And Fight most of it was written in 2020/21 during lock down.

2:Your previous album “Swallow” was said to be Rough, raw, ragged, and rockin in a review is there more Rough, raw, ragged, and rockin on your latest album “Stand and Fight,” or did you venture into more experimental music?

Yes Burnt Out Wreck are just a rough and ready straight ahead blues rock sounding band it all blends very well I think

3:How was the transition from being a singer/drummer to a singer/guitar player and have you any tips on how to make the transition?

 Playing drums from an early age and sang backing vocals for many years until 1991 then I became the front man vocalist/guitar player. It seemed the natural thing to do I guess at the time. Just do it its worth it.     

4: What guitars are your favorite and Why do you prefer to play them?

Well I like Les Pauls Probably because of Thin Lizzy back in the day but if it feels good and sounds good play it no point being a snob about it some of my best guitars have cost £30 or less!

5:Going back to your first band, Heavy Pettin’, which was formed in 1978. How did it feel to be around the scene in that era?

H P were formed 1981 but 3 of us were in a band together through the 70’s,we were about 17/18 years old in 1978 and went to see all the Big names so yes it was great to be part of all that and made us even more determined to try to get a deal for ourselves.

6:You start playing at 12? do you feel it’s important to learn while you are young and how would you encourage a person who thinks it is too late in life to start learning guitar?

Being young helps especially if it is what you want to do but you can learn new things at any age you just have to keep trying as with everything in life. 

7: What are Burnt Out Wreck’s touring/album plans for 2024?

We have a lot of shows booked for 24 starting in Glasgow in Feb but theres always offers coming in so we shall see how it works out. As for a new album,maybe in 25 Ive been way too busy with stuff so perhaps I’ll write some new songs early next year to add to the ones I have waiting to go. Thanks for the support Gary.

8:Finally Where can readers discover more from Burnt Out Wreck’s music and keep updated on future tours and new music, buy the albums, or book the band

You can follow Burnt Out Wreck on Facebook and on our website which has more info and music from the band plus a cool picture gallery you can get our contact details for our upcoming shows in late 2023 and 2024 to playing Sonic Rock Solstice in June 2025

We wish to thank Gary for this Interview and wish him all the best with the “Stand and Fight” album and becoming a major rock headline act to see in 2024 with his upcoming gigs