One of the wonders of Bloodstock is you don't know who you will bump into. We grabbed hold of Winterfytheth guitarist and lead growler Chris Naughton. We spoke about their rather spiffing new album, the fact that folk fanatics love "The Hallowing Of Heirdom" and whether there is the possibility of more stuff from Atavist.
Read MoreLast year we chatted with Vicki. This year we got 2 for the price of 1 with Vicki and Simon. We discussed how Motörhead still exist in all our hearts, Wacken stealing their thunder, how Gojira are currently the biggest band in the universe and whether they were even tempted to book Papa Roach.
Read MoreOur very own Stewart Lucas catches up with Semprah, the Death Metal act that won the Polish Metal 2 The Masses before their set at the Bloodstock Festival 2024.
Read MoreSoen play the most sumptuous metal you have ever heard. It's beautifully curated melodic rock at its best. We chatted with Joel Ekelöf and relatively new boy Cody Lee Ford. We discussed their unique sound and the merits of life on the road.
Read MoreThe face of modern metal is a young man from Aberdeen. James McBain is Hellripper and we got to speak to him about his creative process, the fact there are two Hellrippers and any inadvertent similarities to the rather wonderful Sabbat.
Read MoreBlack Smoke Trigger hail from New Zealand and are determined to keep the spirit of rock alive. They arrive on our shores with an exciting new album in the can to be released on July 19th and a blistering live show to tantalise our taste buds. Our Stewart caught up with Charlie Wallace (guitar) from the band to discuss travelling, touring with Bruce dickinson and what their fantasy festival would look like.
Read MoreThe legendary bards of Blind Guardian returned to mancunia for the first time in eight years. We were lucky enough to get the opportunity to sit down with rythm guitarist Marcus Siepen to discuss a whole host of stuff. So if you are interested in how Blind Guardian cultivate their songs, how setlists are created and the difference in their fan bases across the globe, make yourself a cuppa and press play.
Read MoreMaybeshewill are a gift to those who like their post-rock with flourishes of unashamed optimism. Playing their first Damnation Festival since they returned from an elongated hiatus we got to have in-depth chat with them about living with the moniker of Gav's favourite band, what lead to their reformation, holding down a day job whilst being in a band and most importantly how they remain so darn happy all the time.
Read MoreUndeath specialise in non compromising, in your face death metal. We chatted to guitarist Kyle Beam about how they should be getting their mail delivered to the UK, whether there is a new death metal scene brewing and the insanity of their recent jaunt with Municipal Waste and Gel.
Read MoreMathcore act Pupil Slicer arrived into our lives like the chest-burster exiting John Hurt's chest. While on their current tour with Employed To Serve self confessed fanboy Stewart Lucas tries to make sense of the last crazy few years with vocalist/guitarist Kate Davies.
Read MoreYou have to feel for Headpress, they won the Stoke metal to the masses in 2022 and then had to pass on their slot due to life being a complete arse and getting in the way. But there is a happy ending and they are back this year. We had the pleasure to shoot the breeze with them and talk hardcore, stoke, and all bits in-between.
Read MoreIt is Sunday at Bloodstock and everyone is tired but we manage to catch Oscar Leander (Drums) and Joseph Tholl (Lead guitar) of Tribulation. We discuss the evolution of their sound, will their next album may be titled "Champagne and pizza" and can you actually make a cocktail with wine.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what would happen if a band could confront the author of a factually incorrect review (Now rectified)??? Wonder no more….. It is Tuskar versus our Stewart and let’s just say the odds don’t look good for him….
Read MoreIn the shape of “A Feast on Sorrow” Urne have created their masterpiece. We speak to Joe Nally fresh off the stage from their lunchtime slot. We chewed the cud with him about getting Joe Duplantier to produce the album, the differences between Urne and Hang the Bastard, and the levelling agent of having a day job.
Read MoreWe love Tortured Demon here at ROCKFLESH Towers. We are very proud (and just a little cocky) about spotting them so early on and we were overjoyed to get to speak to them about their Sophie Lancaster slot, leaving college to follow rock n' roll dreams and the Manchester scene (and how everyone loves Paul Nash).
Read MoreAdele fronting Power Trip. That’s all you need to know. Watch the vid. Run V.T.
Read MoreBloodstock is a family run fiercely independent festival. On the saturday morning we chatted with Vicky about the ethos of the festival, it's lay out, booking next year and we got ourselves a little exclusive on Bloodstock 2024 running order.
Read MoreGarea are an incredible live proposition. A whirlwind of soaring riffs and euphoric sonic oscillation. We chatted to a shrouded member of the band prior to their show and learnt about the concept behind the band, why they choose a minimalistic stage and what the future holds.
Read MoreIt’s not all about the headliners. We, at ROCKFLESH wanted to hear what it was like to make it through the gruelling Metal to the Masses and into one of those coveted New Blood slots. Arms to Oblivion were more than happy to chat and share their journey and trials and tribulations and to discuss what happens next…
Read MoreKillswitch Engage are no strangers to our shores but remarkably this is their first festival headliner slot in the UK. Our Stewart chats with drummer Justin Foley about what to expect, whether new music is forthcoming and whether he should go AWOL to see Cult of Luna.
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