Melodic death metallers Orbit Culture put on a blistering show on the Sunday evening at Download. Mark Bestford chatted to Christopher Wallerstedt and Niklas Karlsson from the band prior to their set about what they would do if they were God for the day and their...
After an explosive start to the day at Download with enough pyro to start a Rammstein gig Control The Storm were revved up and ready to interview. Mark Bestford spoke to Rae and Firouzeh about the perils of live shows, their love of Nightwish, and cannibalism...
Kris Barras has rapidly risen as a force to be watched since retiring from MMA. Mark Bestford chatted to him about his switch from fighting to music and the influences that made him the musician that he is today. You’re a former MMA fighter? “That's...
Music connects people in a common understanding. It also connects with people who share in a belief, idea or goal. It is a tool that can be used to do immensely important work as a force for good, which is exactly how Fallen Mafia use it. The Newcastle...
Seething Akira made their Download debut playing The Boardie Takeover at The Doghouse stage on Wednesday 9th June. The event marked the culmination of a rise to power brought about by their happy blend of metal with danceable grooves. That chirpiness...
Tipped for the top The Hara are on a roll right now that has seen them become festival favourites wherever they play. Their unique magic box of music coupled with a stage show heavy on visuals makes them a must see experience. Josh (vocals), Zack (guitar)...
Scotland has a rich history of supplying fantastic bands for the Download weekend and upholding that this year are Anchor Lane from Glasgow. The hard rockers had a chat with Devo’s Gary about their new album and the importance of natural progression...
Extreme metal legends Napalm Death have become the most unlikely of national treasures. Their music, for all its brutality has a depth and meaning that speaks to people. They’ve endured to become a revered part of the alternative scene with new work...
It’s incredible to see how far London singer song writer Cassyette has come in such a short space of time. From last year’s ‘Pilot’ event to gracing the full sized event the electro rocker’s journey has taken in a support slot with My Chemical...
It’s a dream for so many to step up from the local venue circuit to play at Donington Park. For Aniimalia that dream came true and their beaming faces showed just how much it meant to them. The alt-rockers nailed it of course. Then singer Kira and bass...
