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With their ninth studio album, March of Progress, due for release imminently, we recently caught up with Threshold keys man Richard West who talked us through just what the band have been up to in the past five years. Hi Richard, thanks for taking the time to chat to us today. …

The setting for this evening’s unofficial ‘homecoming’ – and Thin Lizzy’s first outdoor festival gig in Belfast – is a man made auditorium, close by the River Lagan, with apartment blocks to the front and side of the stage, the density of which looms over the normally imposing edifice of …

Canadian metal band Anvil have just returned home after a successful tour promoting their latest studio album ‘Juggernaut Of Justice‘.The final date being a long awaited concert at Bloodstock Open Air Festival on Sunday, August 12th. New bassist Sal Italiano kindly took time out to answer an email interview with …

Playing on Sunday, Sa-Da-Ko were one of the last bands to grace the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock this year.  One of the last but by no means least and if you caught their set I know you’ll agree with me.  This is the interview I did after their set …

Friday at Bloodstock was indeed a great day for the New Blood Stage and one of those bands was Cambion.   Apologies for the background noise, but that’s festivals for you.   If you missed their set at Bloodstock, you can listen to 5 of their tracks on their Facebook …

Another new band playing on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock 2012 was Exile The Traitor.  Formed in 2011 and with their first gig only taking place in January this year, they are certainly on the fast route.           You can also download ‘Passion For The Postmortem’ …

I had the pleasure of being introduce to a new band InComa from Reading. First time at Bloodstock playing on the New Blood Stage through a competition they soared through. We get a strong sense of who are Incoma and what they have to bring to the metal scene…. http://www.reverbnation.com/InComaOfficial …

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mikael and Anton from Marionette at Bloodstock after their set on the Jager Stage. They explain about the band, their breakdown on the way to Bloodstock which caused them miss their original slot, influences, writing songs for new album, previous tours in the UK, …

I had the pleasure of interviewing Guy and Nick from Primitai at Bloodstock just after their set. We discuss their set, what they like about Bloodstock, why they would recommend the festival and Metal To The Masses, about the new album and so on.     Members: Vocals: Guy Miller …

I caught up with lead vocalist Carl Casagrande from Stormborn. Yes we started this interview with a great chat about hair products, so metal he looks after his locks! Find out about local London band Stormborn and they awesome classic metal background. Stormborn played on the New Blood Stage and …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Chris the drummer Malefice talks about their set, the new material and recording, their upcoming headline tour and so on.     Members: Dale Butler – Vocals Ben Symons – Guitar Andrew Wilson – Guitar Tom Hynes – Bass Chris Allan-Whyte – …

        I catch up with Lee Skinner vocalist and guitarist and Piers Donno-Fuller guitarist from Fallen Fate. Headlining the New Blood stage this year on a Friday night. We talk about their theatrical video, brand new album which is currently in process looking to release 2012 titled ‘Into the Black’ and …

I had the pleasure of having a quick catch up with Fox the bassist from Grand Magus. We discuss their set, touring, what their plans are, their influences, writing new songs and so on.     Members: JB – Vocals, Guitar Fox – Bass Sebastian – Drums   Links: http://grandmagus.com/ …

There’s been something of a trend this year, with some of the top metal bands popping over to Belfast to play exclusive one-off headline shows will pounding their way across Europe’s festival circuit. Machine Head and Lamb Of God respectively sandwiched Download into triumphant appearances at Download, and this time …

Refused - Manchester Academy, 14th August 2012

Interview with Mitja Harvilahti from Moonsorrow.

Interview with Jon Schaffer from Iced Earth.

Interview with Greg Mackintosh from Paradise Lost.

Interview with Ryan Knight from The Black Dahlia Murder.

I caught up with the guys from Reign of Fury after their set at Bloodstock. We find out how their set went, about the band, what they had been up to and what their plans are and so on along with some banter!     Scotti’s review of début album …