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 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 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 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 MoreBloodstock is a family run fiercely independent festival. On the saturday morning we chatted with Vicky about the ethos of the festival, it's lay out, booking next year and we got ourselves a little exclusive on Bloodstock 2024 running order.
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.
Read MoreROCKFLESH at Bloodstock. You have heard that right! Stewart Lucas and his flailing arms are back in action for a marriage made in Hades. First up, we speak to Matt Dennard of Texan death metal upstarts Frozen Soul about the beauty of death metal, punk royalty Discharge and their very own cocktail. Enjoy!
Read MoreThere is black metal royalty and there is Dark Funeral. Our black metal obsessive Stewart Lucas has pulled rank on usual interviewer supreme Matt Fraser and made it clear he only can interview Heljarmadr (Andreas Vingbäck) in the Manchester Academy kitchen. So set sail for tales of hot gigs, fluctuating setlists and how death and black metal are perfect bedfellows, no matter what us journos think.
Read MoreStewart Lucas takes some time between bands to talk with Arctangent (and 2000trees) head honcho James Scarlett
Read MoreNot only did our minion Stewart Lucas manage to review fourteen bands at the Damnation Festival 2019 he also found the time to catch a few words with Ben Thomas from headliners Venom Prison. Here is their chat.
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