The legendary bards of Blind Guardian returned to mancunia for the first time in eight years. We were lucky enough to get the opportunity to sit down with rythm guitarist Marcus Siepen to discuss a whole host of stuff. So if you are interested in how Blind Guardian cultivate their songs, how setlists are created and the difference in their fan bases across the globe, make yourself a cuppa and press play.
Read MoreOrbit culture, the name on everybody's lips. The band everybody wants to talk to. Well we, at ROCKFLESH managed to track down the man of the moment Niklas Karlsson. In Rebellion's sumptuous beer garden we fired the burning questions.
How the heck do they make something so complex seem so accessible?
How does it feel to have Matt Heafy singing your praises? What book describes orbit culture?
Come join us as we banter with the band who are potentially on the verge of being something huge!
Having held a total of 35 wrestling championships, including 8 World titles and 10 Intercontinental Championships with the likes of WWE, WCW and AEW: the legend that is Chris Jericho has also been the frontman for rock band FOZZY for the past 20+ years and they are coming to the UK in February for their Spotlight on UK headline tour.
Read MoreThe fantastic SKYND spares some time pre-gig to chat with Matt from rockflesh.com about true crime, stunning vocals and artistic influences.
Read MoreMaybeshewill are a gift to those who like their post-rock with flourishes of unashamed optimism. Playing their first Damnation Festival since they returned from an elongated hiatus we got to have in-depth chat with them about living with the moniker of Gav's favourite band, what lead to their reformation, holding down a day job whilst being in a band and most importantly how they remain so darn happy all the time.
Read MoreUndeath specialise in non compromising, in your face death metal. We chatted to guitarist Kyle Beam about how they should be getting their mail delivered to the UK, whether there is a new death metal scene brewing and the insanity of their recent jaunt with Municipal Waste and Gel.
Read MoreJapanese powerhouse Sigh are one of the most inventive metal bands around. At Damnation they pulled double duty giving us their debut "Scorn Defeat" on the Friday and then a time travelling greatest hits set on the Saturday. We chatted to the main man himself Mirai Kawashima about their evolution, playing albums in their entirety and their debt to classic metal.
Read MoreMathcore act Pupil Slicer arrived into our lives like the chest-burster exiting John Hurt's chest. While on their current tour with Employed To Serve self confessed fanboy Stewart Lucas tries to make sense of the last crazy few years with vocalist/guitarist Kate Davies.
Read MoreLake Malice spare some time before another energy-filled gig to chat with Matt from ROCKFLESH. Alice Guala and Blake Cornwall talk about their whirlwind of experiences since forming the band, and cover everything from their favourite lake to what's coming up next.
Read MoreMatt from ROCKFLESH grabs a delightfully crazy and chaotic chat with Adam Kerr and Jon Cassidy from As Everything Unfolds. The High Wycombe heroes spill the beans on topics ranging from genre-defying music to who would play them in a film.
Read MoreYou have to feel for Headpress, they won the Stoke metal to the masses in 2022 and then had to pass on their slot due to life being a complete arse and getting in the way. But there is a happy ending and they are back this year. We had the pleasure to shoot the breeze with them and talk hardcore, stoke, and all bits in-between.
Read MoreIt is Sunday at Bloodstock and everyone is tired but we manage to catch Oscar Leander (Drums) and Joseph Tholl (Lead guitar) of Tribulation. We discuss the evolution of their sound, will their next album may be titled "Champagne and pizza" and can you actually make a cocktail with wine.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what would happen if a band could confront the author of a factually incorrect review (Now rectified)??? Wonder no more….. It is Tuskar versus our Stewart and let’s just say the odds don’t look good for him….
Read MoreIn the shape of “A Feast on Sorrow” Urne have created their masterpiece. We speak to Joe Nally fresh off the stage from their lunchtime slot. We chewed the cud with him about getting Joe Duplantier to produce the album, the differences between Urne and Hang the Bastard, and the levelling agent of having a day job.
Read MoreWe love Tortured Demon here at ROCKFLESH Towers. We are very proud (and just a little cocky) about spotting them so early on and we were overjoyed to get to speak to them about their Sophie Lancaster slot, leaving college to follow rock n' roll dreams and the Manchester scene (and how everyone loves Paul Nash).
Read MoreAdele fronting Power Trip. That’s all you need to know. Watch the vid. Run V.T.
Read MoreGarea are an incredible live proposition. A whirlwind of soaring riffs and euphoric sonic oscillation. We chatted to a shrouded member of the band prior to their show and learnt about the concept behind the band, why they choose a minimalistic stage and what the future holds.
Read MoreIt’s not all about the headliners. We, at ROCKFLESH wanted to hear what it was like to make it through the gruelling Metal to the Masses and into one of those coveted New Blood slots. Arms to Oblivion were more than happy to chat and share their journey and trials and tribulations and to discuss what happens next…
Read MoreKillswitch Engage are no strangers to our shores but remarkably this is their first festival headliner slot in the UK. Our Stewart chats with drummer Justin Foley about what to expect, whether new music is forthcoming and whether he should go AWOL to see Cult of Luna.
Read MoreGatecreeper are part of a new breed of american death metal acts. Before their astounding performance on main stage we chatted to primary growler Chase H. Mason about the state of death metal and what Gatecreeperstock would look like.
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