rock/metal interviews
Meet: Dance Metal Pioneer Iman
Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt-rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Give us a potted history of yourself My name is Iman and I’m a multi-instrumental electrometal/darkwave/industrial solo artist, originally from Bahrain and now living in …
Meet: Tellers Scribe – UK’s Story Telling Riff Masters
Their debut album, excitingly titled ‘Volume 1’, was released back in March. These riff metallers have an impressive array of influences that recall everyone from Korn and Metallica to Meat Loaf, Queen, and Children of Bodom. Backseat Mafia spoke with the band to find out a little bit more about this exciting outfit. Give us …
Meet: Canadian Rockers The Jailbirds
The Canadian trio have been making a name for themselves with their explosive live shows. They are now set to bring their live show to a studio with a new EP due later this year and a full length album to follow. Give us a potted history of the band The Jailbirds started out with …
Meet: Rumin (Short For Ruminate)
A project long in the running, Rumin have unveiled their first EP, releasing the first recordings into the world. We caught up with this band to find out the back story of the EP and what the future holds. Give us a potted history of the band RUMIN (roo-min) is the brainchild of Russ Stedman …
Meet: Nate Bergman; A Bruce Springsteen For The Noughties
What do you get if you cross Bruce Springsteen with Otis Redding? A damn fine artist called Nate Bergman has been wowing audiences in the UK whilst supporting Amigo The Devil on tour. Backseat Mafia found out where he came from, who inspired him and what the future looks like. Give us a potted history …
Meet: FreeFall; A Band Long In The Making
Potted History of the Band “We’ve been together as a band for three months, but our musical journey began long before that. All of us attended school together, and after fifteen years, we decided to form a band.” David (lead guitarist/vocalist) and Josh (drummer/vocalist) have been best mates since the age of 12, with Chris …
Meet: Voidgazer, They Play Metal
Their debut album has been out for a week now (read our review here). What an album it is. However, death proggers Voidgazer are set for bigger and better things with work on the second album ongoing with promises of some diabolical tracks. Backseat Mafia got a chance to learn a little more about how …
Meet: LA alt-rockers Jagged Baptist Club
With their recent signing to Nice Swan Records (English Teacher, Sprints,Opus Kink), and the release of their new single ‘Bull on a Chain’, Jagged Baptist Club are set for a great year ahead. We managed to get some questions with the band to find out where they come from and who inspired them. Give us …
Meet: Belgium’s Heartland Drive
Backseat Mafia put some questions to the Americana and folk-rock maestros Heartland Drive to find out a what’s happening in their world. Consistsing of Eric Bosteels on drums, Pedro Gordts on keys, Tim Toegaert on guitar, Moreno Claes on bass, and the charismatic frontman songwriter, Steven Vergauwen, who has written for artists like Laura Tesoro, …
Meet: Pale Wizard Records Founder Dan Flitcroft Part Of The Duo Behind The Label
The humble record label may well be overlooked by some but to a select few they are tastemakers and as important as the next big band. Pale Wizard Records is a labour of love for its co-founders Tim Hilleard and Dan Flitcroft, who release music they love and find interesting. In 2021 they released their …