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Storming onto the scene are this powerful rock trio MuddiBrooke! I've had these on my radar for months and finally I managed to catch up with them at SOS Fest!

Hailing from Derby, no line up is complete without them! I'm sure most of you will have seen them a number of times as they are a staple addition to any festival line up and they have a plethora of fans that follow them.

There's just one venue they need to play and that is Nottinghams Rock City, so if there are any bands out there that are after a supporting band when playing this venue, catch them whilst you can because one day, in the near future I am POSITIVE that they will be on that stage and hopefully headlining it!

Easy to talk to, good fun and not to mention such talented musicians these really are the full package! 

Have a listen to our chat  and see how they got on in my general knowledge quiz!

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Part of interviewing bands is picking your opportunity wisely, this is exactly what I did with Star Circus. Fresh from the stage at Eleven, they gave me the nod to join them in their dressing room which was situated just behind the stage. However there was just one problem, Midnite City were on in 15 minutes so we had to organise our time and use it accordingly!

Crammed into the tiniest room above the stage, we talked about the band members Doppelgängers, their hidden talents and one band members unique ability to play an instrument with something other than his hand....!


And I even made it back down with seconds to spare through the door, where Miles and the rest of the Midnite City gang were waiting patiently to enter the stage!

What.A.Night!!

Have a listen to find out how they got on in my general knowledge quiz!

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I caught up with Midnite City at Eleven on the eve of their album launch "In At The Deep End".
Every show is special, but this one in particular is even more so as it's Josh "Tabbie" Williams hometown show. For those of you that don't know, Josh is one of my long serving childhood best friends and every time I watch him perform, I'm really proud of how far he has come from his early career days.

Midnite city have racked up fans all around the world and after embarking on a Japan and Australian Tour their fan base is rapidly growing. 

Since their self titled first album way back in 2017 they have smashed onto the music circuit and right now after their album release, they are a force to be reckoned with!

See how they got on with my general knowledge quiz!

P.S Star Circus were sound checking during the interview, so if you like what you hear check them out in the next episode

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I caught up with Craig McBrearty of GUTLOCKER and we chatted about his Chloroform video that went viral back in the day, we chatted about the music scene and GUTLOCKER, what they have planned. 

Craig tells me about his trick to get people to watch the bands and how to stop them from congregating outside the venue. He talks about their tour and life on the road!

Listen to our chat if you want a guaranteed laugh!

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Hailing from Manchester  40,000 Leagues  certainly know how to grab your attention.   If they aren't repeatedly punching you in the face with their face breaking riffs then they most likely chatting to their ever faithful fans. If you are into your metal bands but haven't come across these yet, you need to give your head a wobble and ask yourself why?! Most recently some of you might have seen them at the M2TM Semi Finals at Rebellion a few months back where they narrowly missed out on getting through to the final! We caught up at Breaking Bands Festival and put the world to right!

Last week, Satans Hollow invited them along to open their new Battle of The Bands competition, and just like glitter....you are suddenly finding them everywhere!

It's lovely to see their hard work is starting to pay off and although they just missed out in the M2TM Final I'm sure it won't be long before they earn a slot at Bloodstock off their own  merit, hard work and dedication!

I had a right good time chatting to them and I look forward to seeing where they are this time next year.

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Spectral Darkwave are a symphonic death, doom metal band! Their performance takes you on a journey to outer space and beyond. Rumour has it that if you close your eyes during their set you are immediately teleported to a different universe, immersing yourself into a cosmic journey, far, far, away!

We chatted at Breaking Bands  about their band name and where it came from, their individual roles in the band and who keeps the peace when all hell breaks loose, in terms of decision making.
We chatted about their live album,  85 Club Hitchin and how they found their tribe of likeminded people to share this ride that is life!

If you haven't already then go and check them out, they are thoroughly lovely guys and always go out of their way to make time for you, which in a busy world is pretty rare these days!

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What better place to interview the guys in Voltstorm, than on a hill overlooking Stoke Prior,  the venue that very kindly hosts Breaking Bands Festival year after year!!

Formed in 2019 these musicians certainly know their way around the scene having played in many other bands over the years, although a relatively new project they are definitely a band not to be missed. 
I know people say it's not about the size but to these guys, size really does matter when it comes to drum kits, Ivo has a massive drum kit!
Oh, and DO NOT TOUCH Ivo's gear as HE WILL BITE YOU haha!

Have a listen to find out how they faired in the general knowledge quiz!

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Everybody has their favourite band, the one band whose songs they can relate to, songs that no matter what can pull you out of really dark holes....Blue Nation do exactly that, not only are they absolutely awesome musicians, they are very good friends of mine and I have so much time for them.

Kindness is few and far between these days but having seen these guys play many times it is clear by their following just what kind men they are, going above and beyond for their fans affectionately referred to as "Blue Meanies".
Ambassadors for mental health, they are known to speak openly about their own personal challenges and re-iterate the message that its ok not to be ok, but reach out...you aren't alone.
Their poignant, catchy songs often latch on in your mind and hopefully replace negative thoughts, that will have you humming their songs for days!

Echoes became a personal favourite of mine since I first discovered them at Breaking Bands Festival 2022, as soon as I heard the opening chords of this song acoustically immediately I knew that this band had something special.
Goosebumps, lump in my throat and I even shed a tear by the end of their set, the raw emotion they put into their set captured me and it's not very often a song can have such a big impact on me.

I hope you enjoy this episode, I certainly did!

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There's not many bands around that can celebrate their 35th anniversary on the music circuit,however Paradise Lost can!
Formed in 1988, hailing from Halifax who knew that way back when, whilst in class studying Paradise Lost the poem together they would later become pioneers of the death-doom genre and paving the way for the Gothic-Metal movement!
I caught up with Aaron Aedy at Uprising Festival who very kindly gave up his time too sit and chat to me about the band, how they all met and his turbulent song when flying! He also fared quite well in my general knowledge quiz!
16 albums later and they are still going strong, catch them on tour NOW!

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We often see a festival advertised but don't actually know much about them.  I had the pleasure of catching up with Harry White who is the Managing Director of Hammerdown Festival.

Taking place at The Factory, Worthing on 29th & 30th July Hammerdown is a festival not to be missed.
What makes this festival even more special, it is made up of bands the Harry likes and if you manage to get a ticket soon you could also get a Branded Beer/T-Shirt bundle..But hurry they are in limited stock.

If you want a man that actions his ideas, makes plans on paper happen then here he is!

Make sure you go down and support this fantastic festival, let's do our bit to help keep the music scene alive!!

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