All Entries in the "Features & Interviews" Category
Download Festival Interview – Toby Jepson of Wayward Sons
Releasing their debut album, Ghosts of Yet to Come, in 2017 on the Frontiers label, Wayward Sons have already built a strong reputation as a great band to see live. This was more than apparent at Download last weekend when the Midlands Rocks team just about managed to squeeze into the packed out Dogtooth Stage. […]
Download Festival Interview – Von Hertzen Brothers
After a brief hiatus Finnish rockers Von Hertzen Brothers returned late in 2017 with seventh album War Is Over which opens with the stunning twelve minute title track. On the road across Europe this summer and throughout the rest of the year, Midlands Rocks Dean Pedley caught up with the band just after their early […]
Interview with Fauxchisels
Horns. I want horns on it. And harp. Punk harp…
Interview with Magnum @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham – Thursday 19th April 2018
Back on home turf………..
Interview with Ryan Hamilton
I always bring an extra bag/suitcase full of coffee home with me…
Tony Iommi Interview – Geezer, Ronnie & The End…
Interview by Dean Pedley & Images by Rich Ward
Report & Interview as Geezer Butler receives Walk of Stars Award
Report by Dean Pedley, Images by Rich Ward
The Very Best and Very Worst of 2017
Lest we forget…
Interview with Virginia Monti of Psychedelic Witchcraft
Simply Spellbinding…
Damnation Fest interview with Aaron Aedy of Paradise Lost
Lost in Paradise…
Bloodstock 2017 interview with Criminal
A hot blast from Chile… Chilean crushers Criminal returned to Bloodstock for the first time since 2011. Paul Castles caught up with vocalist Anton Reisenegger after they had inflicted some Santiago savagery on the Sophie Lancaster Stage. Facebook Website
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Gravil
The Holy Gravil… One of the early risers on the final day of Bloodstock 2017 was London heavyhitters Gravil. After performing songs from new album No More Forgiveness on the Sophie Lancaster Stage, guitarist Tony Dando spoke with Paul Castles. Gravil on Facebook Website You can catch Gravil in action at Scruffy Murphy’s in Birmingham, next Friday, […]
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Courtesans
Order in Courtesans… Courtesans brought something distinctly unique to Bloodstock 2017. Those crammed into the Sophie Lancaster tent certainly warmed to the female quartet. Afterwards Agnes (bass) and Vikki (drummer) told Paul Castles what they made of it, the social injustices that fire their music, plans for the new album, Brexit and their forthcoming tour […]
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Na Cruithne
Irish folk frenzy… Na Cruithne were the nearest thing Bloodstock got to Game of Thrones. The Irish painted warriors were invited to perform at Catton Park by festival guru Simon Hall who was impressed by their performance at Metal 2 The Masses in Dublin. Paul Castles spoke to them before their appearance on the Hobgoblin New Blood Stage, […]
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Shrouded
Shrouded in mystery… It was a case of ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again’ for Shrouded. The Belfast death metal quartet triumphed at Belfast Metal 2 The Masses at the third time of asking. With debut EP Ominous Divinty gaining plenty of positive reviews, Paul Castles caught up with the band’s Shane and Dani […]
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Dakesis
Feathers, flags and fabulous… Birmingham prog metal outfit Dakesis were one of the more visually flamboyant bands to appear on the Hobgoblin New Blood Stage. With singer Gemma a vision in pink feathers, the band ensured the crowd responded with equal enthusiasm by distributing flags to transform the tent into a mini Eurovision-style platform. Having […]
Bloodstock 2017 – Interview with Netherhall
We’re off to Nether Netherland… Among a host of up and coming Midlands bands to perform at Bloodstock this year were Netherhall. Paul Castles spoke with the Birmingham Metal 2 The Masses winners prior to their set on the Hobgoblin New Blood Stage. Netherhall are among a host of bands performing at Giff-Fest, this Sunday […]
