There’s an anomaly in Surya that has to be pointed out. The green room is the same size as the actual venue. It’s a bit weird but at least it means the bands don’t play sardines trying to get changed. The other notable thing about Surya...
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Freedom of expression comes in all guises. The real freedom to be yourself, to not follow the pack and to live your life by your own rules can often come at a price paid in isolation and intolerance. The Soap Girls have been maligned and pilloried...
The shocking revelation that pirates actually drink gin, the catchiest sing-along of the festival and their fastest selling album to date. All in a day’s work for a pirate metal band. Mark Bestford caught up with Elliot Vernon from Alestorm. Who...
Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of Heaven’s Basement Aaron Buchanan has made an explosive comeback with his new band, the Cult Classics. Mark Bestford caught up with Aaron, and his sister Laurie, before their show at Download Festival. You’re...
In possibly the worst case of bribery and corruption since the 2014 World Cup, Mark Bestford chatted to Stone Broken about their new album, touring with Living Colour, and working with Mötorhead’s producer. Thanks for the cupcake. Your album...
The Franklys Are You Listening? – Halta Halta Records It’s a bit of a no brainer to take the very popular sound of rock n roll and give it a dose of grit courtesy of the direct route punk and garage rock uses. Up until now though bands...
Kobra And The Lotus Prevail I – Napalm Records It’s a bold strategy in today’s disposable music stream market to put out a fully complimenting set of double albums. It’s even bolder to release them with a short interlude, something...
Alunah Solennial – Svart Records Brummie doom mongers Alunah have been plying their trade for over a decade now and this their fourth full length album is a testament as to why they have endured where others have fallen. Of course there’s...
Hey guys that was one hell of a show you played tonight, can you tell the readers a little bit about yourselves. Thank you very much! We’re a 5 piece band hailing from Birmingham, (4 permanent members, 1 fill in drummer). We’ve been going...
Mark Bestford talked to brother and sister due Steph and Paul from the Irish alt-rock band Greywind after their packed out set. Topics included playing Download as their 20th gig and growing up in Ireland. Where did the name Greywind come from? Paul:...
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