rock/metal interviews
Meet: Rock N Roll Saviours Lectric
Give us a potted history of the band We’ve been rocking together since birth more or less, had each other’s backs from the start. It forms a special bond that we kind of take for granted, but when people bring to our attention our chemistry on stage it reminds me of this blessing to be …
Meet: East Of Reno – The Band Playing In The Last Bar At The End Of The World
Give us a potted history of the band Formed from the ashes of a band called Harry Oakwood & The Millionaires over ten years ago, we’ve been writing and recording as a labour of love whenever we can ever since, finding the perfect line-up and building to this first release. Two songs remain from the …
Meet: Southern Blues Rockers Ramblin Preachers
Ramblin’ Preachers was founded by Ross Connor & James Ives with a mutual passion for Blues Rock, Southern Rock and Americana. The bands previous singles ‘Mind Your Own Business’, ‘Better Than Me’, ‘Jester’ and the new single ‘Separate Ways’, due the 29th of September, all display the very ‘rootsy’ foundations of what ‘Ramblin’ Preachers’ are …
Meet: Mikei Gray The Man Behind The Frst
Give us a potted history of yourself Before I started The Frst, I lived beneath this radio tower in Nashville, and as a result I heard music in my head constantly, even when I was trying to sleep. But one day my right ear was cut off and sewn back on, and it changed the …
Meet: Alternative Rock Band 2far2jump
Give us a potted history of the band Guitarist Rupert Barker and drummer Aaron Mann got together in 2015 and 2far2jump was born. Luke Harland-Cole joined in 2018 replacing the original lead singer. Based in Guildford and London, 2far2jump have come a long way over the last eight years. The band have played many shows …
Meet: Teiger London’s New Rock Trio
With a debut album and tour coming later this year, Teiger are bringing their own brand of female-led rock to the UK’s stages. We at Backseat are huge fans and wanted to introduce the rest of you to the world of Teiger. Give us a potted history of the band Thank you for having us! …
Meet: Rock Rap Crew Andrew W. Boss
Created with his older brothers Adam aka Hypeman 5000, and Jon aka Flip Andrew W Boss is a rap-rock crew from Utah who are out to prove things this year. With a brand new track out ‘God Of Pain‘ we at Backseat Mafia got chance to put some questions to the band to find out …
Meet: Uncle Dave’s Biscuit Barrel Where Heavy Metal Meets Hilarious Lyrics
Uncle Dave’s Biscuit Barrel was initially formed in the early 90s by a bunch of friends that had played together in a variety of local rock and metal bands. They take a love of metal and wrap it around hilarious lyrics. They are set to release their debut E.P ‘Uncle Dave’s Biscuit Barrel Goes Apeshit …
Meet: Grunge Tinged Metal Band Of Concrete Gods
The Luton grunge metallers have returned to the studio after a mix of covid and band illness forced them to withdraw for a year or so. With a new E.P. ‘HurtPeopleHurtPeople’ due out this summer, we caught up with the band to reintroduce them to the world and find out a little bit about them. …
Meet: Manchester death metal band Ingested
Death metal band Ingested opened for Lorna Shore at The Academy in Dublin on the 14.06.2023 and before the show Abigael Paquet got to sit down and have a chat with lead singer Jason Evans. Words and photos Abigael Paquet: Abby: Would you be able to give us a quick introduction for those who don’t know …