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I caught up with guitarist Mick Kenny from Anaal Nathrakh at Bloodstock this year. Headlining  the Sophie Lancaster Stage, giving an impressive performance of violence with extreme conformity and noise. We dig into the dirt of their new album hoping to be release in October and how he found the …

I had the pleasure of interviewing George Kollias drummer from Nile at Bloodstock after set. We discuss the band, their show, metal scene in Greece, tours and plans and so on. Band: Karl Sanders: Guitars, Vocals, Instrumentals Dallas Toler-Wade: Guitars, Vocals George Kollias: Drums Chris Lollis: Bass, Vocals   Links: …

Headcharger interview at Bloodstock 2012

I caught up with Emily, bassist from Witchsorrow at Bloodstock the day after their set. Emily gives us a track-by-track description of their latest album ‘God Curse Us’ as well as their influences, about their set at BOA and what their plans are etc.     Band: Necroskull – Guitar/Vocals …

Review of The Scorpions - Wacken Open Air Festival 04/08/12

Wacken 2012 Overview

Wacken 2012 review – Day 3 Saturday

Wacken 2012 review – Day 2 Friday

Wacken 2012 review - Day 1 Thursday

Interview with Lou from SOIA, where he tells us about the concept of their new album!!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Darkest Hour vocalist John Henry at Wacken Open Air festival. We discuss the band,  starting to write their new album, current tour before they take some time off to write the album and how the new guys are fitting in to the band.   …

My interview with Theodor guitarist from the Metal Battle Winner's Hamferð

This was a highly charged and packed press conference where they announce the overall winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle. They explain the system as well as trying to gain more countries to enter. No band goes away empty handed and the winner get as a 1-year record deal …

The Wacken Festival Promoters press conference at Wacken Open Air festival. They discuss this years festivals, the appalling weather, as well as being presented with a prize! At the end of the conference they announce the start of the line up for the 24th Wacken  next year. This conference was …

Press Conference with German author Martin Dreyer. Martin is the author of books such as Jesus rockt, Die Volxbibel: Altes Testament 1, Die Volxbibel 02: Altes Testament Band Zwei, This conference was spoken fully in German with no English translation.                       …

It’s always great to see a local venue rammed to the rafters on a week night – and even more satisfying when it’s in support of some of the best in local talent, and not because it’s some visiting ‘big name’ band. That’s why this particular night starts off on …

I had the pleasure of talking to George, guitarist and vocalists from Cherries On A Blacklist at Wacken Open Air Festival. We discuss the band, their sound and influences, their début album “Lakafigo” which was released in May 2012.   Cherries on a Blacklist   Band: Andreas: Guitar, Vocals George: …

The Scorpions Press Conference, Wacken 2012

I recently spoke to Scott Holiday from Rival Sons to talk about their new album.

Yet another great young band this year was Skarlett Riot.  Following on from their set at Download, they played an acoustic set on the Jägermeister Stage on Friday at Bloodstock. Their debut EP ‘Villain’ was released this year and their video is available for request on Scuzz TV and Kerrange, …