An Interview with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum

As the primary songwriter for Soul Asylum, Dave Pirner has penned hundreds of songs over the course of nearly four decades and has helped to shape the alternative-rock world through his artful lyrics and distinctive vocals. With twelve full-length studio albums under their belts and the release of their last albums “Hurry Up and Wait” in 2020, Pirner and Soul asylum have produced songs that have captured multiple generations of music fans.

Soul Asylum in back in the UK after an inexplicable 28 years hiatus for an 8 days stint with Everclear.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki15 November 2022O2 RitzDave Pirner, Soul Asylum, Interview, 2022, Hurry Up And Wait, Manchester, O2 RitzComment

An Interview with Karl Sanders of Nile

Alex Stuart has a brief chat with Karl Sanders of the American death metal band Nile in Manchester while on the 37 dates Vile Nilotic Rites 2022 European tour.

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An Interview with Max Kolesne of Krisiun

Krisiun is a Brazilian death metal band, founded by brothers Alex Camargo, Moyses Kolesne and Max Kolesne.

Alex Stuart catches up with Max before their set at Rebellion in Manchester on the 2022 tour, supporting the release of their lates album "Mortem Solis"

InterviewAuthor : Alex Stuart12 November 2022RebellionMax Kolesne, Interview, Krisiun, Death Metal, Rebellion, Manchester, 2022, Alex StuartComment

An Interview with Rodrigo Carvahlo of Irist

Finally the last of our interviews at Damnation Festival 2022. One of underground metal's most talked-about bands, Irist.

Master linguist Rodrigo Carvahlo may be a bit tired on the last date of their European tour after supporting Elder and Pallbearer but he has fire in his veins and is very chatty with our Matt!

An Interview with Pallbearer

"If Pallbearer was a drink, what would you be? asked Matt. Watch the whole interview to find out!

The American doom metal band Pallbearer who released "Forgotten Days" in 2020 made it to No 22 in our TOP 100 Albums.

An Interview with Matt Harvey of We Lost The Sea

It is the actual day of the Damnation Festival 2022 and our first interview of the day is with Tom from We Lost The Sea or is it Matt? Watch to find out! We Lost the Sea are a band from Sydney, Australia featuring soaring soundscapes and beautifully constructed instrumentals.

An Interview with James Lewis and Will Sweet of Ithaca

Matt Fraser meets James Lewis (Drums) and Will Sweet (Guitar) of Ithaca before their set at the Damnation Festival 2022.

Ithaca formed in late 2012, when guitarist Sam Chetan-Welsh wrote on a message board that he was starting a hardcore group inspired by American punks the Chariot and looking for a vocalist. With their latest album “They Fear Us” out since July 29th 2022 via Hassle, the quintet has quite shaken up the metalcore scene.

An Interview with The Vintage Caravan

Day 38 of The Vintage Caravan European tour, the Icelandic band have a chat with Alex Stuart.This interview almost did not happen due to Manchester traffic but the band was most accommodating and manage to slot us in before Empyre start their set or so we thought!

An Interview with Howard Fang of Within Destruction

While on their 2022 current UK tour, Within Destruction stop at Rebellion Manchester. Matt Fraser of ROCKFLESH catches up outside the venue with guitarist Howard Fang to discuss tour, gear, the new album "Lotus" and much more.

Interview with Jon Harvey of Monster Truck

While on their 2022 UK tour, Monster Truck stop at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Johann Wierzbicki of ROCKFLESH takes some time with Jon Harvey to ask the questions that matter to him.

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An Interview with James Scarlett of the Arctangent Festival

Stewart Lucas takes some time between bands to talk with Arctangent (and 2000trees) head honcho James Scarlett

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An Interview with Gavin McInally of the Damnation Festival

Matt Fraser catches up with Gavin McInally to discuss all things related to the Damnation Festival during the Bloodstock Festival 2022

An Interview with The Hirsch Effekt

Matt Fraser managed to catch up on the Sunday with the progressive metal trio from Hanover, Germany. The Hirsch Effekt at the Tech-Fest 2022

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An Interview with Jack Dunn and Robert Wilkinson of Creak

Matt Fraser talks with Jack Dunn (vocals) and Robert Wilkinson (drums) of the metalcore band Creak after their performance at Tech-Fest 2022.

An Interview with Tobias Rische and Florestan Durand of Novelists

Matt Fraser talks to Tobias Rische (vocals) and Florestan Durand (guitar) of the franco-german metalcore band Novelists just before their performance at Tech-Fest 2022.

Interview with Vexed

Matt Fraser escapes from the Tech-Fest 2022 front row to meet up with the band Vexed for a little chat.

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An Interview with Victor Guillet and Rui Martins of Betraying The Martyrs

Matt Fraser catching uo with Betraying The Martyrs in a video interview.

An Interview with Ryan Fluff Bruce of Dragged Under

Currently bouncing around the UK are Seattles Dragged Under. Sarah Cummings caught up with lead guitarist Fluff prior to their Manchester gig at Star and Garter to hear what he had to say about their UK tour, their brand new album and fun times with airlines…

An Interview with Tailgunner

‘Live and unshaved’, Alex Stuart is having a brief chat with Tailgunner members in the bar of the Outpost before the final gig of their 4 dates UK run. After a 2 years covid lockdown, the guys have been finally unleashed to deliver their own brand of classic metal. Enjoy and come back here for more interviews.

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An Interview with Levy Seynaeve of Wiegedood

‘Live and unshaved’, a brief interview with Levy Seynaeve of Wiegedood on their current 2022 European and UK tour supporting their latest album "There's Always Blood At The End Of The Road". Johann ‘The Overlord’ met with Levy at the downstairs bar of the Star and Garter in Manchester. Enjoy and come back here for more interviews in the near future.