I attended the Twisted Sister Press Conference at this years Hellfest. The full band was on hand to answer all the questions.   TwistedSisterPressHellfest2013                 .                             .

I attended the Stone Sour press conference at this year Hellfest. Roy Mayorga, Corey Taylor and Josh Rand where on hand to answer the questions. StoneSourPress2013               .

I had attended Hellfest before in 2011 so was looking forward to seeing the extra stages and the new site layout. There had been quite a few noticeable changes, some for me were better and some worse. However, that is always the way when festivals change things. Positives: Line up …

I attended Korn’s press conference at this year Hellfest. Brian “Head” Welch, James “Munky” Shaffer, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu and Ray Luzier where there to answer our questions. As an added bonus at the end of the conference we got told to put off all our equipment and hand over the …

Saturday was an early start so we could see the superb Skindred delivering a awake up call to Clisson! As we walked towards Main Stage 2 the field looked pretty empty. As the guys soundcheck people started arriving in droves ready to rock out with the guys. By the time …

When I arrived for the final day at Hellfest, I went for a walk about the site see what wears where left at the Xtreme Metal Market and what merch was left whilst Heavens Basement played away in the back ground.  The guys are sounding great as I walked about …

I managed to catch up with Skindred’s vocalist Benji Webbe and drummer Arya Goggin after they had finished rocking  Hellfest! We discussed their early morning set, the phenomanal crowd reaction and turn out, their new track and album ‘Kill The Power’, plans and much more. SkindredHellfest2013         …

I attended Europe’s press conference at this year Hellfest. Originally it was meant to be Joey Tempest and John Norum however they had been delayed so John Levén, Mic Michaeli and Ian Haugland where there to answer the questions instead.   EuropePressHellfest2013     .

I attended the Lordi press conference at this year Hellfest, right before they headed onstage. The full band  where there to answer our questions. LordiPressHellfest2013                     .  

I attended the Saxon press conference at this years Hellfest. Biff Byford and the guys answered all the questions that were asked.   SaxonPressHellfest2013   .                 .                     .

I attended the L’Enôrme TV conférence de presse at Hellfest. Speakers where Jean-Sébastien(DG de la chaine),  Stéphane Buriez (leader de Loudblast, présentateur  D’Une Dose 2 Metal), Christian Lamet (HardForce, réalisateur de Metal XS) This was conducted entirely in French. LEormeTVPress2013               .  

I had the pleasure of catching up with guitarist Erik Nelson and bassist Frank Chin from Vektor after their superb set at Hellfest. We discuss the band, relocation to Philadelphia, their set, touring, future plans and much more. VektorHellfest2013   Vektor: David DiSanto – Vocals/Guitar Erik Nelson – Guitar Blake Anderson – Drums …

I was delighted to have the oppurtunity to chat with T.A.N.K. (Think of A New Kind) bassist Olivier d’Aries at Hellfest after their terrific set. We discuss the band, their set, French Metal scene, festivals, tours, plans and much more TANKHellfest2013   T.A.N.K.: Raf Pener : Vocals Symheris : Lead …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Svart Crown’s vocalist/guitarist JB Lebail after their early set at Hellfest. We discuss the band, their set, new album ‘Profane’, the French Metal scene, festivals and so on. SvartCrownJBHellfest2013     Svart Crown: JB Lebail: Vocals/Guitar C.Flandrois : Guitar L.Veyssiere: Bass guitar …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jacoby Shaddix, vocalist from Papa Roach at Hellfest We discuss the background of the band, their recent Download set, their European Tour, tattoo’s and much more.   PapaRoachHellfest2013               .  

I attended the Volbeat press conference at Hellfest. Michael Poulsen, Anders Kjølholm, Jon Larsen and Rob Caggiano answered all the questions that were put to them.   VolbeatPress2013                     .  

I attended the Hellfest Press Conference where Ben Barbaud discusses this years festival. The conference is conducted entirely in French! Well it is a French festival after all ;) HellfestPressCon2013     Hellfest history click here.               .  

I had the priviledge of chatting to Ex Misfits axeman Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein before his guest slot during Danzig set later that evening. We chat briefly about the Danzig set at Hellfest, Doyle’s own band who have  released their stunning new album ‘Abominator‘  for digital download, click here to buy. …

I had the privilege of catching up with Pete Koller, guitarist from Sick Of It All at this years Hellfest. I interviewed his brother Lou at Wacken in 2012 so we started the interview from when I last spoke to Lou along with discussing their latest album, family life and …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Weikath guitarist from Helloween at Hellfest. We discussed the band, their latest album ‘Straight Out Of Hell’, touring/festivasl, future plans and much more. HelloweenMichaelHellfest2013                       .