Country: ENGLAND
Genre: ALTERNATIVE ROCK / DEATH POP
Label: GOREMOUNT RECORDS

All questions: Laurence Beveridge (except question 7 which was Kier Kemp)


So guys you're playing Download Festival, this surely has to be the band's biggest career highlight so far?

Yeah well we played Download last year as well, so it's really awesome to be back. It's definitely between playing Download twice and playing Brixton on the Kerrang! tour that ticks the box marked "highlight of career".

You just released your second release 'Exposition', has there been a shift in music style from 'Militia of the Lost'?

Yeah in fact it was almost a shift backwards. On 'Exposition' each member of the band wrote a song and it was much less collaborative. I guess we just wanted to flex our musical muscles. It's an awesome record, but not the direction we're heading in.
 
There have been times where you have been associated with the Steampunk / Victorian image, what is your opinion?

We love Steampunk. We played what I'm pretty sure was the first ever Steampunk festival in Lincoln back in 2009. We love the whole Victorian vibe and I guess the literature we write could be described as steampunk.

Reverting back to Download, will there be any new material unveiled on the day? Will you be playing any earliest material?

We might be playing a new song, as we're heading into the studio to record album number 2 like 3 days later, so yeah. But old material, who knows.

On the note of Download, have you brainstormed set designs or will you go for the simple option?

I'm not sure how much we're allowed to do regarding set design, but we're going to get something exciting. Maybe a replica spitfire or some shit.

You have been nominated for the Kerrang! Awards, in two categories I believe? What is your reaction to this?

We're excited. It's the same award we were nominated for last year, so lets hope we get it this year!

Kier, you appeared on Channel 4 News in light of the changes to hate crime, how was this for you, was it easy to express yourself on television or was it a little surreal?

It was both! I had never done live TV before that and it's a very different experience. Luckily being in a band and performing prepares you for these things a little more. It was evident that my counterpart from The Telegraph didn't feel so comfortable. It was a fantastic experience. I'd do it again in a heart beat. Especially for such a good cause!

What plans does Fearless Vampire Killers have for the year ahead and what can fans look forward to?

New album, touring with Madina lake and another single off 'exposition'.

Finally are there any hello's, thank you's, greetings etc you wish to send out?

Thanks to all the fans for sticking with us even though we're busy and can't always chat. You guys are more important than anything else in this business.

https://www.facebook.com/wearefearlessvampirekillers?fref=ts

Country: USA
Genre: DARK ROCK / METAL
Label: UNSIGNED

So GMA found time to pull aside Torrin from Texan rockers Edenlust to have a quick chit-chat, this was quickly followed by a rodeo of which we lost.


So Torrin how did Edenlust come about and how does the band differ from the many Texan bands out there?

Edenlust was formed by Taylor Dennis (guitars) who also fronts Revengeance, Nick Crane (bass), and myself (vocals) back in mid fall / autumn of 2009, just the 3 of us. Nick and I have been friends since high school and so he introduced me to Taylor who both were already jamming at the time and brainstorming ideas for a new, at the time labeled, Gothic metal band. That first night of us being together we sat down in the middle of Taylor's rehearsal room and wrote our first song "Baptized In Winter Blood".

Throughout the next two years the line up would grow into a 5 piece group with some member changes here and there. Currently it's back to Taylor, Nick, and myself which we all felt that just like the beginning of Edenlust, is best for us creatively and mentally. Comparing to most of the bands back in Texas there would be the Pantera (which I love by the way) influenced groups metal wise, and occasionally something way past different from any of them. But it wasn't just all of that, many bands that I've heard or have seen are all very different as possible. With Edenlust, my personal goal was and still is to make it stand out a little more than most others. Nowadays the sound of the band has become more open in terms of musical, lyrical and mental influences and has been a personal goal of releasing personal feelings, whether it being from my own experiences, others, or the entire world for that matter. I wouldn't so much say that now, Edenlust isn't considered straight "gothic" but we keep that dark aura within it. Our brand new song "Frozen Red" comparing to the more popular "Kiss The Rain" track really explains that evolution and maturity of Edenlust.

Given the Texan climate, do tornadoes affect the band's activities and if so how? Have you seen or been affected by any?

There have been tornado or thunder storm warnings here and there, I say that it has ever rarely affected a small portion of audience members for an entire show with us playing alongside 4 other bands from showing up in order to remain safe. However we are still to this day very grateful for all of their support and coming out and having a good time anyway. I wouldn't say I've been so close to a tornado, but a decent distance away to know one was around, that had to been around 4 years back.

What would you say the biggest challenge was for American bands these days?

In my own perspective, it's pretty tough when your a local band working really hard to promote a show or whatever while most people seem to be more interested in major acts, which is completely understandable and I have no hard feelings towards them. If one decides to attend a local show, you won't regret that $5 or $10 bucks you've spent checking out 5 to 12 unknown bands. You may like them all, you may like only a few or only 1, probably none, but you never know what you could be missing out.

How would you describe your music without using genre tags or cliches?

As mentioned before, it was common for us to be labeled as a Gothic Metal band in the beginning. I hear the sound of Edenlust... well, just Edenlust! Haha! It's tough to really describe it other than dark, melodic, often monstrous, catchy metal / rock.

You're now a three piece, what happened to the past two members?

There are about a total of 4 ex members. All I can say is that 1 of them was due to creative and personal differences with us 3 while the others have gone their own ways for something else whether it being for himself, work related, it could be anything. I'm not saying that we should forget the past, but the rebirth of Edenlust is all for moving forward. I'm still appreciative of the ex members contributions though.

How did you personally get into singing and who inspires you? Idols? Influences?

Ever since I was a child, growing up to Pantera, Metallica, and amongst many other well known groups, I've always wanted to be a singer / frontman but I've always wanted to be involved with writing and creating music, which I do with the others for Edenlust or for fun anyway. A lot of my favorite bands come from the Japanese Visual Kei Music scene. Dir En Grey, my favorite band, is a huge inspiration for me not just musically, but the energy consumes me. It's surely a damn great feeling if a band is able to do that. Amongst the other influences are Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, Sentenced, U2 (huge fan believe it or not!), The Misfits (Graves Era preferably) and the list goes on. Other than that I want my voice along with the lyrics I be heard as a moving message.

Finally any hello's, thank you's to your fans?

A shout out to all of my friends and family back in Texas, I love you all! Huge thanks to Taylor and Nick for remaining in the dream, the bands we've share the stage with, my fiancé who had put up with me and my nonsense. Haha! A thank you to YOU who have given the chance to interview me and learn a bit about Edenlust, and most importantly... The Fans, the Victims! Without any of you we would be absolutely nothing, this is only the new beginning... YOU ALL RULE!

https://www.facebook.com/Edenlustband

Some time ago GMA caught up with Northern Irish Metallers Therapy? The interview can be heard above and consider it as something from the GMA archives.

https://www.facebook.com/Therapyofficial?ref=ts&fref=ts

Country: WALES
Genre: POP PUNK / POST-HARDCORE
Label: UNSIGNED

Following the review of ‘Mountains’, the upcoming EP by Welsh Pop Punk / Post-Hardcore mob King & Country, the oven was set alight as to flame these lads into giving answers, so as the pincers were warming up the interview was well under way, now where was those other utensils...

Guys, your about to release your latest EP 'Mountains', what have you changed since your previous release?

This E.P is a lot more thought out in the sense of direction. It’s a lot tighter in terms of music genre and all four songs compliment each one another well.

How the band come together and was it touch and go or has much changed over the past 2-3 years?

The band came together whilst we were studying in University together. Three of us had been in a previous band whilst in college and we had always planned to start a new project as soon as we could dedicate the time too write and play live. Not a lot has changed over the last year 2 years. We have concentrated on our live sound to replicate the big sound we achieved in the studio.

You recorded your upcoming EP with Romesh Dodangoda (FFAF, Kids In glass houses, etc), what five notable points during the EP making process would you say made studio time as best as it could be?

I think number 1. Would have to be Romesh himself, he’s such a relaxed and friendly guy to work with, he gets the best out of us and non of us ever felt under pressure or rushed. 2. The environment that you work in, such good vibes and endless laughs. 3. The past clients he has worked with speak for its self! 4. Rob, the studio technician is another quiet guy, but is always on hand to help out wherever needed, great guy! And finally 5. The experience as a whole! We would love to go back and record further songs with him in the near future!

Your EP has caught the attention of BBC Radio 1, what was the general feeling amongst the band upon learning this news?

For us, this was huge! We always listen to the station travelling to and from gigs, so to hear our selves featuring on air was a great achievement!

The artwork for 'Mountains' is as the EP title states, what enticed you to choose this name and does it relate to Snowdonia per chance?

We like to keep most of our work at its roots, in Wales. Take for example the recording process. We wanted to work with someone that knows the scene and has worked with such big Welsh artists and bands. The artwork and the title ‘Mountains’ was thought up of the highs and lows we have to face as a band trying to achieve greater things in the industry.

You switch between Pop Punk and Post-Hardcore on the EP, who inspires you to create this balance and what do you feel makes the mixture all the more special?

There are many bands and artists that make the mixture. We listen to a range of bands. Indie has a feature in our writing. We like listening to bands such as Lower Than Atlantis, Young Guns Story Of The Year.

What has the band got planned for this year and what would you love to see and do this year?

We have quite a lot planned for the year. The plan mainly consists of gigging this E.P around the UK and building friends and fans. We want to record a single or two towards the end of the year too.

If you could do an EP launch party, where would you have it and who would you have it with? (Hint: also provide reasons why those choices)

Parties are always a winner, but with friends it would be great! I think with local bands. It’s always good to support your local scene and try and inspire people to get into music.

Who came up with the band name and does it have any meaning? How would you define it?

The name King & Country was thought up on our way home from University driving through the country lanes of our hometown. We always had a love for the countryside and we felt that being a British band that King & Country was something personal to us but had a British sound to it.

Finally are there any hello's, thank you's and general messages you want to give out?

There are always thank you’s to give out! I think mainly to fans, family and friends for supporting what we do. Anyone that buys our CD’s and merchandise!

https://www.facebook.com/kingandcountryband

Global Metal Apocalypse caught up with Norwegian Hard Rock / Post-Grunge quartet Audrey Horne as they anticipated their latest album release late January / early February. "Youngblood" is the band's fourth studio outing and is an excellent and sweeping Hard Rock album full of soul and without a doubt the highlight in the discography of Audrey Horne!

In March 2013, Audrey Horne will come over for shows in Germany and one show in Prague together with Long Distance Calling and Solstafir.

Singer Toschie’s comment on just announced tour:

"We are truly lookin' forward to tour with such amazing bands as Long Distance Calling and Solstafir, and to come back and see all of our friends in Germany, and in Prague. With our new album, "Youngblood", we are in the shape of our lives, and the vibe within the band have never been better. See you all out there!"

Below you will find our interview with Arve Isdal (guitars)

Country: WALES
Genre: HEAVY / EXPRESSION / HIP-HOP
Label: UNSIGNED

Following the recent review of Artisfiction's explosive self-titled EP, it was time to strap these four musical geniuses in, get the pincers out and set to broil as Global Metal Apocalypse interrogates the four-piece from North Wales, even Snowdonia received a melting down. This is what we got:


How long has the band been going, how did it form and what does the band name mean?

Artisfiction was born in July 2012. Myself (Zachariah - Vocals) & Carl -Guitar started writing & gigging whilst in school in 2003, after gigging around the UK and releasing several demos over the years we formed KSK in 2009. After a year of gigging and searching for committed band members we recruited Nathan on drums, then shortly after Thomas on Bass.

We spent a year writing and gigging, getting tighter as a unit and letting the chemistry flow, and eventually began to experiment and finding our sound. What was even more important was we had finally found a line up that was set in stone, something that we had wanted for a long time, y'know, there are so many musicians out there who think they are committed, thinking they have the patience to make something brilliant but when it comes to the crunch, so many crack and give up.

We recorded the Artisfiction self titled E.P whilst still under the name of KSK, but once it was finished and we brought it home, we knew it was time for a new name, we wanted to put the past in the past and come out with a bang with a fresh start on everything. So like never before the whole band put its heads together and came out with Artisfiction.

"Artisfiction" has a number of different meanings and ideas behind it, Art - Is - Fiction, Art most of the time is something we have made up in our heads, just like once someone thought up a Car / Computer / House, it was just fiction / invention, but then it became reality, most of our modern world was once just an idea, fictional, but now its part of our everyday lives, and we wouldn't be able to cope without these things, so now art is our reality, so you could say our reality is fictional because its not natural. ITS HARD TO EXPLAIN YOU HAVE TO REALLY THINK ABOUT THAT ONE!

Also, Fiction means to Imagine or Imagining, so Art - Is - Imagining and Imagining is our art... hope you like our crazy minds! And finally it is ironic because every lyric in our music is about something that is real and / or something that has happened, but its now Art and Art Is Fiction.

What inspired you to play the style of music you play?

We stopped "trying" to write and started to just write what was naturally inside of us. As we are four humans we have a shit load of influences, musical and personal, this is what seems to pour out of us.

What is your local town / city scene like?

It is pretty dead compared to how it used to be back in the early to mid 2000's, but their are a few strong venues still pulling in a crowd and recently the crowds have seemed to be getting quite portly so I hope the scene will rise again, I think people are finally getting sick of watching bands on Youtube and remembered their is a world outside their front door.

Have you played alongside any big bands, if so who? If not who would you like to play alongside?

As Artisfiction not really, I think the biggest band we have gigged with was The Virgin Mary's, which Thomas loved as he really digs them, oh and Evil Scarecrow, which was just awful.
But over the years in other bands myself and Carl played with acts such as; 
Hardcore Superstar, Crazy Lixx, Zico Chain, Ghost Of A Thousand, Flood Of Red, probably a few more that have slipped my mind.

Has the band got any plans for 2013?

Well we have just bought a new MAC with LOGIC PRO 8 software so we will be recording a new E.P soon and probably some demos here and there, but overall we are just going to hit the road and see where it takes us, we have a lot of good friends and contacts, and people seem to be catching onto what we are creating so the sky is the limit this year.Check out our facebook page for all upcoming events and news!

Finally any thank you's, hello's and any other messages you wish to say?

Please download our debut E.P from Itunes or Amazon... or if your poor you can head straight over to our Facebook and download some tracks for free. Also check out our music video to "Get Em To The Butchers" on Youtube, share that shizz to the friends and fam! And finally a big thank you to everyone who supports us in any and every way. Much love!

Artisfiction's self-titled EP is out now via the band

https://www.facebook.com/artisfiction/info
http://www.twitter.com/artisfiction

Following the recent review we gave to uprising East Sussex quartet City of Ashes in regards to their groundbreaking new EP "Then There Was  A Hand In The Darkness", it was time to crawl beneath the skin of this fortified monster and excavate the truth behind why this band is one to watch for 2013. The band has just released a new music video and can be seen after the interview.

So guys how long has the band been going, how did it form and what does the band name mean?

We had a couple of line up changes early on but in it's current form the band has been going since beginning of last year. The name is something that Orion wrote whilst he was living in the London. It reflected how he was feeling about 'the big city' life and the way it can really crush you creatively and artistically. When the band formed shortly after that in it's original form in 2009, it seemed like a very appropriate name.

Who or what inspired you to play the style of music you play?

We never really tried to play a particular 'style' of music, but we really just write music which feels natural to us whenever we are in the writing stage. That being said, each of us has extremely wide ranging influences from punk to classical to acoustic to rock and everything in between, and I think these styles have all come through in our music at different times.

What is your local town / city scene like?

We're based in Sussex which has always had a pretty decent rock scene. Over the past two or so years it has seemed to lull slightly, but recent times have seen it beginning to come back in a big way, with more people than becoming excited that about live music again, and we're thrilled to be one of the bands representing this.

Have you played alongside any big bands, if so who? If not who would you like to play alongside?

We've been fortunate enough to play alongside some great bands which have and still are making a huge impact in UK Rock, and further afield! Highlights for us include the shows we've played with our friends Hildamay, Polar and Fei Comodo, while others include Young Guns, Skindred, Exit Ten, Verses, Attention Thieves, SCG and more!

Has the band got any plans for 2013?

We've got some pretty huge plans for this year actually, which have already seen the launch of a brand new Merch Line! The E.P. we recorded with Matt O'Grady (You Me At Six, Deaf Havana, Architects, etc) has just been released in all online stores today, and we're hitting the studio again with Matty through a bit part of March to record the next record! Right off the back of that session, we hit the road for a 2 week UK Headline Tour and are already sorting tour plans for the summer! It never stops over here, but we wouldn't have it any other way!

Finally any thank you's, hello's and any other messages you wish to say?

We'd like to give a huge shout out to all the people who have taken such a big interest in the band. A big cyber hug goes to anyone who has grabbed a copy of the E.P or a tee, come hung out with us or put us up on the road. To name you all individually would take an eternity but know that we love you for it!

"Then There Was  A Hand In The Darkness" is out now and can be bought from the band

https://www.facebook.com/cityofashesband
http://www.cityofashes.co.uk/

Below you can watch the bands latest and new music video, "Falling Star"

Global Metal Apocalypse caught up with James, vocalist of Welsh rockers Kyshera on their past, present and future whilst we interrogated them with our pincers and Katherine Jenkins bondage restraint.

First off what does Kyshera mean, who came up with it and were there any other band names drafted?

Kyshera is a word that I created out of thin air to be unique only to us. It doesn't have a meaning as such, as it was only created to be a name - turns out that there are actually quite a few real Kyshera's around the world! 

Is the album going to be released independently or via a label (if label how did you managed to achieve this?)

Sensitive subject haha! The album will be released independently through our own Konic Records & will be available in all the main stores. It was originally to be put out through  Rising Records. But after our brief experience with a record label, we will most definitely be staying independent for a long time to come. (P.s. James was referring to a record label we know well and for the purpose of the interview we removed the label name).

Your upcoming album 'Made In China', what is the concept behind it and why that particular album title?

Each song deals with one of what I consider to be the things making our world a worse place - such as political corruption, organised religion, celebrity culture, media, consumerism, prejudice etc etc & on the last song 'Ants', I try to convey the positive message that all of these things can be changed if we want to, as all power really lies with us. The title & the title track is to do with how in this age of mass produced, cheap, plastic rubbish that no-one really needs but that we keep ourselves in a constant tail chase to acquire - that even we, the consumers & producers of those products, are actually products ourselves, bred to work, spend, buy, sell & serve a purpose for the masters of the world.  

It seems that South Wales is becoming a breeding ground for acts from Wales, but North Wales seems quiet, what can you say about this?

Hmmm, I can't say really. We're pretty detached from the Welsh scene, we've always had a lot more love from everywhere else, so we tend to play away a lot. There's quite a rigid criteria for what makes an 'acceptable band', in Cardiff most definitely & it has more to do with clothing & how friendly you are with any of the 2 promoters there, than the music. 

What makes 'Made In China' different to your past releases?

Its bigger in scope, bigger in ambition & better produced haha. I'm really proud of it but it was a bitch to put together, 4 months of hard labour which resulted in me losing several stone in weight & having black outs, where I would just pass out randomly ha ha.   

What plans do you have for 2012 and beyond and are there any special announcements coming soon?

We've got a UK & EU tour through November & December, plus a new, free song, not on the album, a new video in the works & possibly a special 'unplugged' event if we get the time! 

Are there any young bands in your area you wish to give shout outs too?

Ha ha, I'm definitely going to get in trouble whoever I mention as there will always be someone I haven't, so I'm gonna play it safe & just say Colours of One, great band, lovely guys, go check them out. 

You call your music 'Konic', why is this and what does it mean without using genre-tagging or cliches?

Konic is another word that I made up out of thin air, like Kyshera. It begun as just being a name for our 'sound' that was unique to us, but has grown into something much more - we now have a Konic manifesto which promotes rebellion to the mainstream in all of its forms, whether it is mainstream music, art, fashion or whether it's mainstream media politics or mainstream small mindedness. We want to see a Konic movement where the mainstream is challenged & the alternative celebrated across the board.  

Finally do you have anything to say to your fans?

Come & join our pages on Facebook & Twitter. They're the best way to keep up to date with what the band is doing - and always challenge the mainstream / celebrate the alternative, in all forms :)

https://www.facebook.com/kyshera/info

_Hyvää päivän Suomessa, tämä on Englanti kutsumus!
(Good Day Finland, this is England calling!)

Barbe-Q-Barbies, the Finnish quartet have recently been racking up untolled attention across Europe and are establishing themselves as the next big thing since The 69 eyes and The Rasmus, but what lies beneath these red-hot beauties is nothing near as powerful as their music, they aren't your average girls either as Niki (vocalist) and Kaisa (guitars) explain.

How did you girls form and did you instantaneously feel that you personally wanted to be a musician?

Kaisa: I joined the band in 2003, actually by then we didn’t have a vocalist. I also witnessed BQB’s first gig from the audience: Niina was doing the vocals and a guy was playing the drums. I have played some instruments since I was three so basically that’s nothing new to me. Being in a band was though, and it turned out to be a blast with four of my friends…

Niki: I have always been into music since I was a kid, but I started singing at the age of 19, I was doing a solo project but in 2007 i dropped it and became the singer of BQB instead.

Hailing from Helsinki, the local scene itself - is the rock/metal scene big there and what are the best venues to play at?

Kaisa: There are a lot of bands in Helsinki, and also across the whole of Finland. Also there are a great number of “bubbling under” bands who try to make it big. I would say the metal scene is bigger than the basic rock scene, especially the kind of classic rock that we play. I think the best venues in Helsinki are definitely Tavastia, On The Rocks, Nosturi, Loose and The Circus (we haven’t played in the Circus yet). There also are a few number of smaller venues which are great for the newcomers.

Niki: I think Finland is pretty famous for their Heavy metal bands and there is lots of festivals over here for that type of music like Tuska, Sonisphere and many more, there are not as many festivals that are only for rock / classic rock, but then again there are a lot of venues for Rock Concerts.

What was your reaction when Lordi did the unimaginable and win the Eurovision?

Niki: I was like Holy S#it! It can’t be true, but it was and then there was a big party all around Helsinki so it was pretty cool ;)

Kaisa: Well, what can you say… it was unbelievable. We were at Nosturi’s “Eurovision studio” drinking beer and watching the show. You could say it was a hell of a party after it turned out Finland won the contest…

Do you feel in recent times, Metal and Rock music alike is breaking down the gender biasness in that only males can play such a genre? Do you feel that more and more females are being attracted to the genres?

Kaisa: I think it takes time to break down those prejudices, and to prove that women can play rock just as well as men. It still is a bit of an odd phenomenon, especially in metal and rock.

Niki: Nowadays there are definitely more girls into playing rock and metal, I guess there is also more music schools, more possibilities and more girls in general that have realized it is okay to be a Female Rockstar!

You got quoted by Bam Margera and The 69 Eyes, are they friends of the band and/or have you met them?

Kaisa: Well, you could say that ;) I meet Bazie every day since we’ve lived together for 5 years now… We met Bam through The 69 Eyes and it’s so cool he digs our band.

Niki: Yes we are good friends with The 69 Eyes and I met Bam through Andy McCoy (Hanoi Rocks) many years ago and became good friends.

Since your first release in 2003, how (if) would you say the band has changed and describe the band's current style of music?

Kaisa: I would say the band has changed a great deal since those days. There have been changes in the line-up (vocals and bass) and it also took time to find out our style of music, or the common thread, so to say. We are also ten years older but still forever kids who love rock ’n’ roll, I think that’s a thing that never changes.

Was your gig at The Borderline in London on the May 30th 2012 the first time you played in the UK? How was the gig for you?

Kaisa: Yeah, that was our first trip to UK as a band. It was a great experience to play there and we would love to go back to UK soon. A big hello to everybody who was there, and thanks for the rocking evening!

Niki: It was Awesome!! Hopefully we can come back there soon, and we have talked about still coming this year so let’s hope so.

As far as band influences go, do they come from just rock bands or are there any other influences in other genres?

Niki: I’m influenced by all genres and I still listen to all kind of music, it depends on the day and my mood, I might listen to heavy metal,r&b or pop.

Kaisa: For me rock music has always been a passion, actually since I was a little kid. I would listen to my older brother’s KISS albums and a great Finnish band called Smack. My influences basically come from rock music. 

What plans do Barbe-Q-Barbies have for 2012 and beyond and what has already been done this year?

Kaisa: We’re going to the studio in October to record our next album, besides that we so far have a few gigs booked in Finland and possibly we’re doing some gigs outside Finland after our studio time.

Niki: We are mostly working on our new songs, but also preparing at rehersal for upcoming gigs, i think 2013 will be our year. We are releasing the album some time in February and then we are hoping to really start touring, this year has been great as we made a deal with Plastic Heads and got our album realised in Europe, we have had super good press and great feedback, so we are really excited for what the future shall bring.

Finally, what would you say is the best music festival in Finland is?

Kaisa: In my opinion there are three: Ruisrock (in Turku), Provinssirock (in Seinäjoki) and Tammerfest (in Tampere). Actually so far we have only played in Tammerfest, but we’re looking forward to going also to Ruisrock and Provinssirock maybe already next summer. There also are a lot of great smaller summer festivals in Finland, there is something to do for every weekend in the summer.

Niki: Last year we played in Oulu Qstock and that was a really nice festival but there are many good festivals all around Finland so I do recommend anyone that hasn’t been here yet to come over cause you´ll have a blast!

Global Metal Apocalypse has asked the girls a question we are keeping under wraps as a future project, but it will be the biggest ever taken on and let's just say the girls said yes to it.

https://www.facebook.com/barbeqbarbies

I interviewed Jason Danzelman of Brighton Rockers Verses @ The Rayleigh Mill when they were on tour last April. Enjoy.