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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 …

Having spent the previous night at the IndigO2 for the Golden Gods, I was back again the next night for something a little different.  Waiting at the venue for the first band to come on stage I got chatting to some of the other gig go’ers who were interested to …

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 had attended Hellfest before in 2011 so was looking forward to seeing the extra stages and the new site layout. There had been quite a few noticeable changes, some for me were better and some worse. However, that is always the way when festivals change things. Positives: Line up …

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 …

Saturday was an early start so we could see the superb Skindred delivering a awake up call to Clisson! As we walked towards Main Stage 2 the field looked pretty empty. As the guys soundcheck people started arriving in droves ready to rock out with the guys. By the time …

When I arrived for the final day at Hellfest, I went for a walk about the site see what wears where left at the Xtreme Metal Market and what merch was left whilst Heavens Basement played away in the back ground.  The guys are sounding great as I walked about …

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   .                 .                     .

Tonight’s gig was one I’d been looking forward to since I first listened to the album ‘Seesaw’ by Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart earlier this year.  The duo are only playing a handful of shows together in Europe, and with the London date sold out, a trip to Antwerp was …

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               .