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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 …

Interview with Ted and Ben from Aethara

Bangor’s Railway Institute opened it’s doors once again to receive North Wales Metal’s latest Rock and Roll train, in what was billed as a triple header but unfortunately now down to two. Openers for the evening were local lads Run Down, who I hadn’t seen live for a while. The …

Interview with Sami from Ensiferum about their new album. including a track by track description!

Interview with Pat Heath from Furyon, Bloodstock 2012

Interview with Drew and Nick from The Mercy House at Bloodstock 2012

Interview with Matt, Ben and Lukas from Dreamcatcher after their set at Bloodstock.

We catch up with bass player Joel from Evile, who are at the moment writing for a brand new album to be provisionally released sometime next year, we get the juicy details of their tour in October and what surprises they have in store for their fans. There was also one crazy dude …

Dennis and I caught up with the all guys from Airstryke for a quick chat about their rocking set at Bloodstock and what they had been up to before we all headed off to see Alice Cooper!

So I had the chance to meet ZP Theart and really get to know about the new formation of I am I. We went  into detail about their new album release, which is to be the 17th September, so watch this space for more updates. The band are a four piece …

Planetmosh has a great catch up with Doris the bass player from Chthonic. Who have just played with Marty Freidman from Megadeth. Chthonic are not only a band that produce some kick ass music but are extrememly passionate about politics and their country, they do so much outside the band …

Ancient Ascendant played on the Sophie Lancaster stage and had an insane crowd! They are death metal wit awesome groove and powerful melody. They have a brand new EP release ‘Into the Dark’ that has already received an awesome reception…watch out for these guys! During this interview we actually get …

Derision are a local band to Bolton and Wigan, up north UK area. A four piece, Tony on vocals, Eddie on guitar, John on drums and Seddy on Bass. We catch up with guitarist Eddie who give us a fantastic insight on the band that is starting to appear in the …