Looking at the band’s name and the title of the album you may be led to thinking that this is all about pirates, and you would be very correct in that assessment.  Everything about the album from the title, to the lyrics, to the artwork is all heading in that …

At Hammerfest I interviewed RSJ the day after their set on Stage 2, so sit back and enjoy a real slice of RSJ.  I guarantee you will not get bored listening to this and for those of you about to hit the play button, it should be made clear that I know …

Following the release of their new album Blodsvept, I spoke to Mathias from Finntroll about the new album and their upcoming European tour starting,  with some random questions thrown in for good measure. Finntroll will be playing at the Underworld in Camden on 13th May so go onto the venue’s website and …

Last year I interviewed Darrin Richards from Chemicals of Democracy at Hammerfest IV and one year later I caught up with Darrin again, this time also with JQ Bass and their new guitarist Sammy Damaxx. With line-up changes, their upcoming album having its UK release 25 March and 2 sets …

Playing Stage 2 on the Thursday evening at The Goddamn Electric added themselves to the long list of bands to grace the stages of Hammerfest over the past five years. Formed only in 2010 and naming themselves after the Pantera song ‘Goddamn Electric’ their debut album Snake Bite is due …

Hailing from Finland this black/folk metal band are due to go on tour later this year and this, their latest offering, is a good indication of why you should buy yourself a ticket now. Blodsvept, is FINNTROLL’s sixth studio album which is due out on 25th March. Formed in 1997 …

Released on 18 February, ‘Signal Fire’ is the latest album offering from Dan Reed.  This is beyond a doubt a feel good album, by which I mean no matter what mood you are in, what you may be going through or what type of music you are into, there is …

Heading down to the Electric Ballroom tonight really did have a Hard Rock Hell reunion feel to it.  Not only were many of my colleagues and friends going to be there but it was another opportunity to watch Kobra And The Lotus and Buckcherry perform – twice in one week.  …

I didn’t manage to catch their set at Hard Rock Hell VI but I did meet up with them afterwards for what I can only describe as a simply hilarious interview.  Yes I didn’t see them live, but they get my vote everytime after this. Their new album ‘GET EVOLVED’ is …

I sat down with IAMI at Hard Rock Hell VI for what turned about to be more of a random chat.  Easily one of the most instructured interviews I did, it is also by far the longest and one of the funniest.  So  grab yourself a seat, get comfy and enjoy. …

Ahead of their set at Hard Rock Hell VI, I had a chat with Marc Neudeck (bass and vocals) and Steve Campkin (drums) from Slam Cartel.  If you missed their set at HRH VI then get yourself up to Manchester on 20 December for their big finale of the 2012.    

While at Hard Rock Hell VI, I got to chat to Josh from Buckcherry ahead of their headlining set on Sunday about touring, tattoos, and their soon to be released new album ‘Confessions’. The album is out of 19 February 2013, but if you can’t wait that long, then their …

I caught up with Ben from Night By Night at Hard Rock Hell VI to chat about the rationale behind the band’s name, touring, their upcoming album and, well, just a bit of randomness as well.   http://nightbynight.co.uk/  

Sunday morning comes around all sunny and clear…well ok not necessarily for the whole day as it did bucket it down as well, but you get my meaning.  This was the last day of the festival and today was all about Stage 1.  Why?  Well, cause that was the only …

Saturday dawns bright and brings with it the promised of yet more great bands, beer and festivities.  There were so many bands on this day I wanted to camp by both stages and just watch everything.  But, short of cloning myself and creating a psychic link with said clone, this …

With four days this year the line-up was jam packed full of bands and there were a lot to choose from.  Things kicked off on Thursday which was party night with the crowd really getting into this year’s theme by dressing up Western style.  I didn’t manage to get to …

Check out our interview with Pig Iron at Hard Rock Hell VI which was their third time at the festival. Warning – this interview contains bad jokes, embarrassing moments on stage, junk jiggling and butlers. \m/   Their new album ‘IV’ is out now so get on line and check it …

For those of you that tuned into Metal Nymph Presents’ radio show a couple of months ago you would have heard the interview I did with Carlo, lead singer from Diaries Of A Hero, prior to their tour with Anthrax and Motörhead. Ahead of their show at Brixton Academy last month I caught …

I met up with Nick Ingram (lead guitar) and Alex Macaskill (lead vocals and bass) at Hard Rock Hell VI to talk about their new EP ‘The Visitors’ which was released that weekend.  I also threw a few random questions at them for good measure. Check it out – it’s amusing.     …

  Having recently toured with Romeo’s Daughter, Serpentine were now due to take on Hard Rock Hell VI for their last gig of the year.  But they will be back in 2013, so have a listen to our interview with Gareth Noon (keyboard) and Gareth Vanstone (bass) and find out …