Interview number one of Download 2017 is with Issues. We first caught up with the band at Slam Dunk 2016 (check it out here) and this time, we get co-frontman Tyler Carter and bassist Skyler Acord to talk festivals versus headline shows, Amy Winehouse and Jack Black covering Issues and Tyler’s happy place. You’re at […]
The last of our Slam Dunk 2017 interviews is with Memphis May Fire’s frontman Matty Mullins ahead of their headlining slot on the Impericon Stage We chat about Slam Dunk, new music and mental health. This is your third Slam Dunk appearance and you’ve now joined the elite group in consecutive returners. How does that […]
Jule Vera are the pop-rock band that will steal your hearts. Their debut album Waiting For The Sun is released today and full of huge hooks and beautiful vocals. We caught up with the band to ask them all about the record and their forthcoming stint on Vans Warped Tour! The release date for your […]
Perception are the Brit tech-metallers that have received comparison to the likes of Architects, Monuments and Underoath. They have shared stages with Continents, While She Sleeps, Create To Inspire and Feed The Rhino among many more so you know they’re pretty good! We asked gthe band to take on the A-Z challenge! A song that […]
Too Close To Touch made their UK debut on headline shows supporting Set It Off and With Confidence prior to Slam Dunk. We caught up with drummer Kenny Downey, guitarist Mason Marble and bassist Travis Moore after their set to talk about Slam Dunk, winning an APMA and the longest last words in AltCorner history! […]
We sat down for a chat with the lovely Frank Iero of Frank Iero & The Patience prior to his set at Slam Dunk Midlands 2017 to talk about latest album Parachutes and plans for 2017 (and 2018). This is your first time Slam Dunk appearance. Are you excited to be here? Yes! I am! […]
At the start of the year our childhood favourite alt-rockers Madina Lake announced that they would be reforming following a 4 year break to celebrate the 10th anniversary of debut album From Them, Through Us, To You with a short UK tour and their debut appearance at Slam Dunk festival! We spoke to bassist Matthew […]
We’re trying something new today with Concealed in Clouds being the very first people to take on our A-Z challenge in a video! The band are set to release their album Aspire, Apprise, Assemble, Arise soon. Vocalist Josh and bassist Nico sit down for a new take on our acclaimed quiz! Facebook Twitter
Off the back of their recent UK/European tour and the release of incredible debut album Together We Are Stronger, Counterfeit were set to take to the stage for their first Slam Dunk appearances. We caught up with the band at Slam Dunk Midlands to talk playing while Jamie is watching Beartooth, touring, their debut album […]
Aussie pop-punk/pop-rockers With Confidence return to Slam Dunk for the second year in a row after making not only their Slam Dunk debut but also their UK debut at 2016’s festival. Since then, they’ve been back to the UK a couple of times, as well as shows all over the world, and released debut album […]
Interview number 2 from Slam Dunk is with Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas. The Boston based theatricore quartet released their latest single featuring the UK’s very own Sam Kubrick of Shields the day before the festival. Find out how that came about, why you should check them out and the story of a car […]
Arriving for our first interview of Slam Dunk 2017 and we are met with a bubbly and excited Cody Carson, frontman for Florida “pop-punk/rock” band Set It Off. Check out our in-depth chat where we talk about Slam Dunk, the horrific Manchester attacks and the feeling playing in the city in the aftermath, the Upside […]
A Trust Unclean are one of the hottest up-and-coming underground bands in the UK. If you’re a fan of the likes of Thy Art Is Murder and/or The Black Dahlia Murder then you should get a load of these! Their debut label release Parturition drops via Basick Records on June 2 and is a cracker! […]
Portuguese tech death-metallers The Voynich Code released their debut album Aqua Vitae earlier this month. Laura spoke to the band to chat about their debut album, their inspiration and guilty pleasures. For those who don’t know The Voynich Code; describe yourself in 3 words. UNVEIL THE MYSTERY (That was easy haha) Your debut LP, Aqua Vitae, […]
After a three year hiatus, J-rock band Esprit D’Air have made their comeback with their single, Guiding Light. There will also be a new album coming up this summer. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to Kai about the band’s comeback, single and upcoming album release. How did you find writing Guiding Light? Was it […]
