GBHBL Interviews

Directed by Douglas Schulze and starring Stars Jon Bennett, Cassandra Schomer, Bo Shumaker, and Doug Bradley, Thorns is a visceral apocalyptic horror movie. An ex-priest working for NASA is sent to investigate a remote observatory that went silent after receiving a radio signal from deep space. He discovers that signal has set in motion the biblical end of times. We spoke to director Douglas Schul...

Michael Webster is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Manchester, UK. Playing music described as 'folk-grunge' with a Northern edge. As well as working on his solo music, he also produces music for another band he is part of, Anyone’s Ghost! Alongside that, he is a promotor putting on lots of shows in Manchester area and is the head of the label, Bread Records. We spoke to Michael about his...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with band founder and guitarist of hardcore band, Suffocate Faster, Straightedge hardcore band Suffocate Faster return with a new single and a new EP announcement. 'Time Flies' is the first peek of the second collection of tracks in the band’s two-part EP release, 'This Is The Way Vol. 2' coming out on November 17th, 2023 via Smartpunk...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist Dave 'D' Bellevue of alternative punk-rock/hip-hop band, Oxymorrons. Boundary-pushing punk band Oxymorrons will release their highly anticipated album, Melanin Punk, on October 20th via Mascot Records. The album features collaborations with Hyro the Hero, Kid Bookie, Troi Irons and KANNER. You can read our review of the n...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with guitarist Manuel Kohlert of post-hardcore band, Future Palace. It has been an incredible couple of years for the post-hardcore trio Future Palace, expanding out of their native Germany, and taking the whole world by storm, both on record and live. Capitalising on that release has been the goal since it came out, and Future Palace...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with indie punk rockers Moskito. Their upcoming debut EP release ‘G.R.I.M’ (short for Grief, Remorse, Infected, Manhood) is out now. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/moskitouk Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with the multi-faceted James McHenry, of emotional cyber-grind band, Blind Equation. Blind Equation released their much-anticipated sophomore full-length album ‘Death Awaits’ on September 15th via Prosthetic Records. Here, Blind Equation plummets the depths of self-loathing, interpersonal betrayal, anxiety and death itself. A band that...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with the multi-faceted Tim Gotch, of drone/doom-metal band, Sleepbomb. Renowned for their enthralling musical landscapes and captivating live shows, Sleepbomb will release their latest score album, 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' coming out this November 3rd via Koolarrow Records/Consouling Sounds. This mesmerizing creation delves into t...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with alternative indie-rock duo Ask Carol. Ask Carol is coming on their first ever UK Tour! After having had a few viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, where Ask Carol is playing outside for cows, and in beautiful landscapes, they have had many people in the UK asking them when they will come on tour. With so much of their favourite m...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with Courtney Gains. Renowned actor and celebrated horror icon Courtney Gains, known for his unforgettable roles in classic films such as Children of the Corn and The 'Burbs, returns to the world of music with his new EP, Safe Haven. Gains recently inked a deal with Fake Fangs Records, who will release Safe Haven on CD and digital form...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with drummer, Samantha Landa of post-hardcore/rock band, Conquer Divide. They released their brand-new album ‘Slow Burn’ on September 8th via Mascot Records. A statement making album, Conquer Divide are eyeing up big things in their future and have one hell of an album that will help push them upwards. Read our full review here: https:...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist & bassist, Ilja John Lappin of progressive metal band, The Hirsch Effekt. Urian – an uninvited guest, whose encounter is usually quite undesirable, and the title given to The Hirsch Effekt’s new album. Due to be released on September 29th, 2023, via Long Branch Records. Find out more here: https://thehirscheffekt.de/ Webs...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with guitarist, Helena Kotina of thrash metal band, Nervosa. Thrash frontrunners Nervosa present their new studio album, entitled Jailbreak, out September 29th, 2023 via Napalm Records. An album that marks a new chapter in the band’s history, as it’s their first record featuring founding member Prika Amaral as permanent vocalist. Find...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with multi-talented actor & horror queen Ayvianna Snow. Returning with a raft of hotly anticipated new films, including How To Kill Monsters & Punch, both of which premiered at FrightFest (London, UK) in August, as well as the movie Wrath of Dracula. We spoke with Ayvianna Snow about her latest roles in Wrath of Dracula, How to Kill Mo...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist, Leon Hunter of alternative hard rock band, North Atlas. Drawing creative influence from the folklore of their homelands, whilst also touching on topics of a neuro-divergent nature and deeper inward analysis, Scottish fellowship North Atlas will release their Second EP ‘The Longest Shadow Attached to the Ankle’ on Septemb...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist, Anthony Diliberto of melodic hardcore band, Resolve. Following on from their 2021 debut album ‘Between Me and The Machine’, French hardcore metal band Resolve have released their highly anticipated second full-length album ‘Human’ on September 15th, 2023, via Arising Empire. Find out more here: https://resolveofficial.co...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with Mike Sorensen, the man behind alternative rock project, Async Await. Alternative rock project Async Await will unleash Irretrospective Part 1, the first of a trio of EPs, on the 15th of September 2023 via Chameleons Risen. Find out more here: https://asyncawait.bandcamp.com/music Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee)...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist/screamer, Laura Russell of We Are Sovereign! British metalcore mob We Are Sovereign are back with a brand-new album called ‘Step Out Your Comfort Zone.’ Released on September 4th, 2023. A band that are easy to connect too, to feel part of their family, and feel like they are speaking directly to us. We Are Sovereign have...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with emo/alt-rock band, Death of Me. Alternative emo rock band Death of Me released their debut EP, ‘Hell’s where you make it, Love’s where you fake it’ on September 8th, 2023. Find out more here: https://deathofmeband.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel....

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with glam/sleaze rockers, Spyder Byte. The eight-legged sleaze machine from the south, Spyder Byte, return with a real slice of filth. Their latest outing, The Taste of Filth EP, is comprised of four songs dragged up from the gutter and the EP will be released on September 8th, 2023. Find out more here: https://www.spyderbyteband.co.uk...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with bassist and guitarist/backing vocalists Aurora & Alden of black metal band, Nixil. Nixil embarked on the next chapter of their existence with their sophomore album, From the Wound Spilled Forth Fire, released on August 25th via Prosthetic Records. Find out more here: https://www.nixilnothing.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist, Victor Ritchie of Any Given Sin. Maryland quartet, Any Given Sin released their debut album’ War Within’ via Mascot Records (Black Stone Cherry, Fozzy) worldwide on August 4th, 2023. We spoke to vocalist Victor Ritchie about making the new record, what went into it, the ups and downs of the experience, current touring, a...

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2023 and spoke to Godeth. They played on the New Blood stage on the Sunday of the festival. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2023 and spoke to LaVein. They played on the New Blood stage on the Sunday of the festival. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2023 and spoke to .bHP. They played on the New Blood stage on the Sunday of the festival. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...