Interviews

I spoke to Staif and Rachel from Eths at this year’s Helllfest. We discuss their previous Youtube hit single ‘Crucifere’, the metal scene, the band and what their plans are. Eths: Staif – Guitar & Vocals (1999) Yom – Drums (1999-2006, since 2011) Damien – Low (since 2011) Rachel – …

I caught up with Rival Sons Bass Player Dave Beste prior to Rival Sons gig at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh. This gig was one of a few shows around the UK in support and promotion of Rival Sons fourth full studio album “Great Western Valkyrie“, which was released in …

I spoke to Kip Winger in the press area at Download 2014 to talk about the band’s music and touring plans.  Hear what he had to say using the player below…              

I spoke to Chevelle at Download 2014.  Hear what they had to say using the player below……..          

I spoke to Danny and Lee from Anathema at Download shortly before they headed over to perform on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…        

I spoke to Italian metal band Arthemis at Download to talk about the band and their new live album “Live from Hell” which has just been released.              

I spoke to Toby Jepson, former singer with Little Angels, and talked about his music, his work as a producer and more.  Hear what he had to say using the player below….            

I spoke to Swedish singer Mia Klose at Download where she had performed on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage.  Hear what she had to say……            

I spoke to German Cowboy rock band The Bosshoss at Download shortly after they’d played a great set on the Zippo encore stage.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…              

I spoke to Dave Rude, guitarist with Tesla at this years Download festival to talk about their Download appearance, their new album (Simplicity) and their tour plans.  Hear what he had to say using the player below…                

I recently spoke to Dennis Ward and Michael Kiske from Unisonic to talk to them about their new EP, the forthcoming album, touring and their other projects.  Hear what they had to say with the player below…            

I spoke with the guys from The Answer at Download to talk about their music and their plans.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…                  

I spoke to two of the guys from Tax the Heat at Download to talk about their music, Download and more.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…            

I spoke with Huntress singer Jill Janus at Download 2014 to talk about album plans, touring plans and we also ended up discussing her dogs (all rescued) and how she believes people should always adopt rescued pets rather than buying from breeders. Listen to what she had to say using …

Following their blistering Pepsi Max stage set, I had a chat with the boys from Lawnmower Deth which eventually involved fellow ‘Mosh colleague Ant May and was fifteen minutes of bedlam.              

My final interview of Download 2014 was with Epic and Seth from Crazy Town. I was incredibly tired from the weekend but, thanks to the guys being wicked, I was still able to have a great chat with them about reforming, their performance and what’s next for them.

I was lucky enough to speak to Thobbe and Chris from Sabaton after their set at Download about their last album, playing with fire and little furry creatures.  

I caught up with the boys from UK upstarts Monuments to discuss playing Download, the next 6-12 months and get the name of their new album horrifically wrong.  

I was lucky enough to catch up with Corey from Trivium at Download Festival to talk about THAT 2005 Donington set, working with David Draiman and Paolo’s internet-famous cat…  

I spoke to Heart in Hand at Download to chat about their mysterious new album, their upcoming tour and other random pieces of information. Please note that standing in height order was completely coincidental.