Grave Noise Interviews

‘Nothing Ever Grows' is the new single from Bristol rock trio Krooked Tongue, released September 6th, 2024. It follows 2023's second studio EP 'Deathproof' which has been streamed over 320,000 times to date.

In addition, August 2024 saw their biggest support tour to date, supporting Kid Brunswick on his final 'Dead Forever' tour across the UK. They've also recently shared the stage with False Heads, Virgin Marys, Phoxjaw, Pulled Apart by Horses and Mother Vulture and have played slots at festivals such as Icebreaker, Dot to Dot, The Godney Gathering, Estonia's Tallinn Music Week and Burn It Down.

'Nothing Ever Grows' was recorded and produced with long-time producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, a brooding number which serves to highlight the importance of a positive mental attitude.

In October, Krooked Tongue will be back on the road with a short stint around the UK playing headlines shows on the following dates and venues:

October 9th - 229 The Venue, London

October 10th - Tiny Rebel, Cardiff

October 11th - Bear’s Bar, Bournemouth

October 12th - Green Door Store, Brighton

October 13th - Rough Trade, Bristol

Vocalist and bassist Oli Rainsford found the time in his busy schedule to speak with us about the new single. Where we looked at it in context of the wider Krooked Tongue picture and dove into future plans and directions for the band. We also talked about the upcoming tour, and much more.

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The Vomitour 2024 has seen everyone’s favourite party slam band, Party Cannon, hitting up city after city across the UK alongside hardcore noise mongers Street Soldier and Pintglass. A tour that has already seen sell out venues, more inflatables than should be legally allowed, utter carnage in the pits, and even mayonnaise! After all, it’s a Party Cannon show!

A show that we summed up with this statement:

There isn’t a single person not grinning from ear to ear and London made sure Party Cannon enjoyed themselves too, based off their smiles. We all might be feeling a bit dumber following the show, but we’re all that little bit happier.

You can read our full review of the show here: https://www.gbhbl.com/live-review-party-cannon-with-pintglass-and-street-soldier-at-the-garage-highbury-islington-london-23-09-24/

London marks the halfway point of the tour and it finds the band in very good spirits. Willing to talk not just about the current tour, but the Party Cannon lifestyle, their dedicated fanbase, seeing and feeling the progression in the band, being pigeon-holed, the drawbacks of pouring hot sauce into your eyes, scary fandoms, and something unspeakable about Robbie Coltrane.

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London symphonic power metal band Grimgotts have chronicled epic battles between men and dragons on the high seas across several well-received albums already. Lions of the Sea (2017), Dragons of the Ages (2019), Tales, Sagas & Legends (2021), and now, the band’s fourth album, the concept record ‘The Time of the Wolfrider’, out on September 27th, 2024, via Elevate Records.

This album chronicles an epic hero’s journey, battling witches and werewolves in the mythical land of Andria.

The step-up in quality is stunning here, and every development within this band has only enhanced their abilities more. This is the record that puts them on power metal map once and for all.

Read our full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-grimgotts-the-time-of-the-wolfrider-elevate-records/

We spoke to vocalist Andy Barton about The Time of the Wolfrider and what it means to release it. Diving into the concept off both the album and Grimgotts as whole. We also talk about their progression as individual artists and as a band. As well as looking at some of the challenges they face, playing live in difficult circumstances, and so much more.

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Born of Sabbath City dealing in hard rock from the soul. Having signed in 2019 to Heavy Psych Sounds, the home of all things doom, stoner & psych, Alunah have continued to evolve throughout their history. Multiple European festival appearances alongside UK tours with the likes of Paradise Lost, The Obsessed and Mondo Generator have recently pushed the band forward in the culmination of their 2024 album ‘Fever Dream’.

Produced by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Conan) with artwork by Stefán Ari. ‘Fever Dream’ will be released on September 20th on Heavy Psych Sounds.

We spoke to guitarist Matt and drummer Jake about the new album, talking about their creative processes and how they got this point. We also talk about some the challenges they faced, fun moments from the creation period, what success for the album might look like, and so much more.

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South-London based metalcore unit After Smoke Clears will release their brand-new album, ‘Intentions’. This album will be released at the end of November, right around the time they play an album release show at the 229 in London alongside Iridium, Swarmed, and Apathy.

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The first taste of this album is ‘Unintelligent’, a no-holds-barred display of unabashed metalcore fury and you can check out the video for that below.

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We spoke to vocalist Nick and got some insight into the new album. Talking about the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, the work that goes into promoting their music and what they are planning for this record release period,. As well as discussing the album launch show, the long term future, and so much more.

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Hailing from Ukraine, Silvern are a black metal band who released their debut full-length album ‘Stardust Sermons’ via Vendetta Records on September 6th, 2024.

It’s been a challenging journey to release, with multiple postponements due to the full-scale aggression from Russia, but the album has finally seen the light of day. Telling a conceptual story that surrounds a faceless character as their perception of reality shifts through various encounters and challenges. It highlights the duality of human belief, showing that not everything black is truly black, and not everything white is truly white.

The album showcases a raw and primitive style of black metal enhanced by bleak atmosphere. It’s a debut that unleashes billowing darkness via a flood of melancholic savagery with a mind-altering level of storytelling. It’s coarse and it’s harsh, but it is compelling.

You can read our full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-silvern-stardust-sermons-vendetta-records/

We spoke to Silvern about the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, how the Russian invasion of their country has affected them, the challenges they faced because of this and more, what helped shape the record, black metal demands, as well as so much more.

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Instrumental post rock band I Hear Sirens returned with their latest full length album, ‘Acheron’ on August 23rd, 2024. Released via Post. Recordings in the US and Dunk! Records in Europe.

Acheron sees I Hear Sirens continue to evolve and grow their sound. Diving into darker and heavier sonic territories and utilising horror themes to invoke and embolden genre characteristics such as emotion and atmosphere.

Showcasing a band of immense talent and song-writing skill, I Hear Sirens has crafted a set of tracks that each have a unique identity. Hugely atmospheric and captivating music to the point of near hypnosis, this is a masterclass in creating emotive post rock and metal.

You can read our full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-i-hear-sirens-acheron-post-recordings-dunkrecords/

We spoke to several members of I Hear Sirens about this new album. Getting input from David Qualls (drums/programming), Adrienne Robson (bass), and Wes Johnson (guitar/keys) about the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, the challenges, and what helped shape the record, as well as so much more.

Find out more here: https://www.ihearsirensmusic.com/

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Rotherham sludge trio Swamp Coffin return on 27th September with their 2nd album ‘Drowning Glory’. Released on APF Records this is their heaviest, most powerful and most miserable record so far. The riffs are bigger, the grooves heavier and lean further in to their death metal and hardcore influences. This is a band baring their souls in a way only they know how - fuzz, volume and screaming.

We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Jon Rhodes about the new album, delving into the creative process and how Swamp Coffin got to this place. We also talk about experimentation, causing carnage in the live environment, what plans they have for the future, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://swampcoffin.bandcamp.com/album/drowning-glory

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From the depths of Norway looms a new rising beast of hate and misanthropy in the form of Avmakt. Featuring the duo of Kristian Valbo and Christoffer Bråthen – known for their work with such acts as Aura Noir, Obliteration, and Condor – their debut album, ‘The Satanic Inversion of….’ Was released on August 30th, 2024, via Peaceville.

Avmakt make no pretences to be anything but a throwback of bleak blackness. They just so happen to be immeasurably talented enough to make it sound necessary listening.

Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-avmakt-satanic-inversion-of-peaceville/

We spoke to Christoffer Bråthen about the debut album, delving into the creative process and how it came about. We also talk about Christoffer’s desire to give this project as much time as he can, musing on what the future might hold, black metal expectations, and so much more.

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Molder's sophomore album, Engrossed In Decay, found the Joliet, IL death metal outfit making no-bones about their obsession with all things decomposing back in 2022. Picking up right where they left off, Molder are set to reanimate the dead in 2024 with their forthcoming third album, 'Catastrophic Reconfiguration', due for release via Prosthetic Records on November 8th.

We spoke to vocalist and guitarist Aaren Pantke ahead of the album release. Diving into some of the details behind it, where the vision for this record came from, the work that went into making it a reality, death metal, playing live, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://lnk.to/Molder

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