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From Wednesday 24 July 2013

Interview: Blitz Kids (Download)

We caught up with Blitz Kids’ comedy duo, Joey and Jono, backstage at Download Festival 2013 to have a chat about what the season has in store for the band and clear up the age old debate of Jo Brand vs. Jo Wiley. JESS: It’s fine, I’m not contagious.

Thursday 27 June 2013

Interview: Don Broco (Download)

Although Download missed out on having the mighty Don Broco play this year, they still came down for a chinwag. As mentors for the Red Bull bands this year, we discussed them, what’s coming up for Don Broco and playing the main stage at Reading and Leeds this year.

Friday 21 June 2013

Interview: Filter

  Last week we had a chat with Richard Patrick of Filter, who was previously guitarist in Nine Inch Nails. Filter are back with their sixth album, ‘The Sun Comes Out Tonight’, which came out earlier this month. We talked about the importance of music and how excited the band

Friday 24 May 2013

LIVE: Memphis May Fire at Camden Underworld, London [23/05/13]

Tonight sees Memphis May Fire return to the UK for an intimate headline show at the Underworld before their stint at Slam Dunk over the next few days. It’s a rightfully sold out show, and main support comes from House Vs Hurricane, who have come all the way from

Monday 20 May 2013

LIVE: Takedown Festival at Southampton University [11/05/13]

Today sees the return of Takedown Festival to the University of Southampton, and it is an utter triumph. There’s a fantastic turnout for all bands and it’s slickly organised. The only flaws of today are that some bands run over, meaning that most stage times are slightly delayed, and

Friday 17 May 2013

Interview: Hatebreed

A couple of weeks ago, Punktastic headed down to Cardiff Solus to watch Hatebreed play an absolutely storming show. Beforehand, we caught up with frontman Jamey Jasta to talk touring, the new record and how they stay stoked after 19 years of the band being together. HOW ARE YOU? Good!

Tuesday 14 May 2013

INTERVIEW: The Dillinger Escape Plan

Last month Punktastic met up with Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan. We talked about how the music industry has changed, the good old days, when you can expect to see them back in the UK and their new album, which comes out on Monday. Get stoked! HOW ARE

Friday 03 May 2013

WTFEST Announce First Bands For 2013’s Line Up

WTFEST is back for another year with WTFEST V in Southampton from August 29th – September 1st 2013. It was fantastic last year and this year’s lineup is already looking killer again. Featuring Our Time Down Here, Muncie Girls, Bangers, Goodtime Boys and more it seems like we’re

Monday 29 April 2013

More New Bands Announced For Download

Happy Monday! Download have announced even more bands for 2013’s already stellar line up. The bands are as follows: Thunder Kvelertak Devin Townsend We Are The Ocean Zico Chain Blood Command Black Moth The Wild Lies. The Howling Page 44 Wounds Hear Kitty Kitty Toseland Rob Lynch Acoustic TV Straight Lines Fahran The Killing Floor The Afterparty Pig Iron Night x Night Crash Mansion The Graveltones Arthemis and Avosetta Walking Papers (acoustic set) Buffalo

Wednesday 17 April 2013

Interview: Blitz Kids

A couple of weeks ago, we interviewed Blitz Kids at Radstock Festival in Liverpool. We talked about their new album, the rise of the small festivals and playing on the same stage as Limp Bizkit. Enjoy! HOW ARE YOU ALL? Jono: Excellent. DID YOU JUST GET HERE? Jono: Literally just got here, yeah.