Interviews

Interview: Ben Metzner – dArtagnan/Feuerschwanz November 2023

After an enforced period of inactivity thanks to the worldwide lockdown, German folk-rock/folk-metal musician and singer/songwriter Ben Metzner is making up for lost time with both bands that he performs with; Feuerschwanz, and dArtagnan. After a successful summer with Feuerschwanz that saw the band making their US debut (on the …

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Interview: Andy L Smooth – Skinny Knowledge

Good-time rockers Skinny Knowledge release their new album ‘twentytwo.’ on October 27, and frontman and guitarist Andy L Smooth joined us for a chat about everything going on in the world of Skinny Knowledge: The new single ‘I Wanna (Rock N’ Roll)’ was up for Classic Rock Magazine’s “Track of …

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Interview: Keith St John

American songwriter, composer, and singer Keith St John is thrilled to announce his return to the UK with the ‘Rain Is Burning’ acoustic duo tour. Scheduled for October 2023, this eight-show tour promises a nostalgic journey through Keith’s illustrious career. As a founding member of BURNING RAIN and recognized for …

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Interview: Jack J Hutchinson

British Rocker, Jack J Hutchinson has just released ‘Constellations’, the first single from his brand-new 10-track album ‘Battles’, due February 2024. Ahead of his headlining performance at Just Push Play Festival, we spoke to Jack about the single and the album, gigs, guitars, and of course; football. How has your …

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Interview: Jay Poom Euarchukiati of Defying Decay

Thai seven-piece alt-metal outfit Defying Decay have just completed a UK and European tour with slasher-core outfit Ice Nine Kills. We spoke to vocalist and founding member Jay Poom Euarchukiati the evening after the band destroyed Glasgow with their high-energy show. Check-in with Jay, below… You are an hour away …

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Interview – Morganway

Described by Maverick Magazine as “One of the best and most exciting prospects to emerge in a long time”, UK Americana Rock six-piece outfit Morganway are on the ascendancy. The recently released sophomore album ‘Back To Zero’ was met with universal critical acclaim and with the crucial UK festival season …

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Interview: Mike Ross

Multi-talented, multi-faceted independent UK rock artist and wizard of fuzz Mike Ross has just released his latest opus ‘Third Eye Open’, we chatted with Mike about the recording process and the lyrical content of some of the material featured within the album. Mike also spoke about his role as counsellor …

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Interview: Ben & Henry – DeadWax

Holmfirth-based alternative grime rockers DeadWax have just released their raw, high-powered energy new single ‘Northern Behaviour’ and we spoke to band members Ben Millington (drums) and Henry Skinner (guitar) on the eve of their London debut to find out everything that you needed to know about DeadWax but were afraid …

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Interview: Peej of Punk Rock Factory

As well as just completing their most successful UK headline tour to date, South Wales pop punk powerhouses Punk Rock Factory have just released their latest opus – and homage to musicals – ‘It’s Just A Stage We’re Going Through’. PRF vocalist/guitarist  Peej Edwards was on call to talk about …

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Interview: Henrik Steenholdt of Empyre

Northampton-based Empyre are set to release their stunning new album ‘Relentless’ on March 31st. Their first for highly-acclaimed label Kscope. The quartet launched the album with a listening party in a cinema, followed by a full gig later that night. Frontman Henrik Steenholdt joined us to talk about the listening …

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