Interviews

Following an astounding set at Les-Fest we sat down with Bull-Riff Stampede‘s guitarist Jay Walsh and bassist Rod Boston to discuss their recent tour with Beholder, appearing at Les-Fest and their forthcoming support of and appearance at the Headbangers Balls collection of gigs in aid of testicular cancer. Interview with …

Glaswegian melodic death metallers Diementia didn’t have far to travel for Les Fest, being one of the many superb Scottish bands on show over the weekend.  We had a chance to chat with guitarist and founding member Jason Hinde, vocalist Paul Kelly and some other guy you may know who …

Mancunian rockers The Goddamn Electric weren’t content with one set at Les Fest 2013.  Catching them just after their superb, albeit brief, acoustic set, we sat down with them to discuss just what the band is about. The Goddamn Electric are: Tommy – Vocals Al – Lead Guitar Gavin – …

British metallers Babylon Fire took to the stage at Les Fest 2013 in fine form on the Saturday and vocalist Mark D caught up with us after their set to talk festivals, band mates, touring and what lies ahead for them. Babylon Fire are: Mark D: Lead Vocals Rishi Mehta: …

Following the recent release of the stunning new album Skull we caught up with Evile’s Ben Carter at Les Fest 2 to talk about just what makes the band tick, life on the road and what lies ahead in the coming months. Evile are: Matt Drake – Rhythm Guitar & …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Coke Finlay, Virus’s Vocalist/Lead guitarist after their storming set at Les-Fest 2 on Friday night. Grab a drink or four, sit down, relax and get ready for an epic journey into the past as Coke talk about how the band started, what they …

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 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 …

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 caught up with Nick and James from Senser after their set at this years Hellfest festival. We talked about their set, new album, upcoming UK tour and their journey to Hellfest. SenserHellfest2013                   .  

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 spoke to Adam Thistlethwaite (guitar) from Massive Wagons ahead Les Fest this weekend to discuss why they wanted to play Les Fest, and why theirs is the set to watch.   There are only a few days now until Les Fest in Scotland, how excited are you about playing there? …

Set to play two sets at the upcoming Les Fest this weekend, I caught up with Triaxis to talk all things Les Fest.   There are only a couple of days now until Les Fest in Scotland, how excited are you about playing there? We are really excited about playing …