Pipeman in the Pit

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by guest Harry from Beyond Your Design at Bloodstock. The band earned their stage time at Bloodstock with a victory at their local metal competition Metal for the Masses. The band shares their dream coming true with the biggest, most engaging crowd they’ve ever performed in front of at Bloodstock. The band discusses the importance of putti...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Overthrone at Bloodstock. The band just finished performing their set and shared the highlights of their performance. Overthrone discusses how they create their music and the sense of comfort and therapy expressing your emotion in music. One of Overthrones band member’s Lemur tattoo sparks an intriguing story from Pipeman....

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Skora at Bloodstock. Skora discusses what it’s like to go from performing at local pubs to opening the festival at Bloodstock. The band shares stories of their origins and how they took inspiration from thrash metal and bands like Megadeath. As a growing band, Skora is looking to put out new music and string together upcom...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Tribe of Ghosts at Bloodstock. This is the band's second straight year performing at the festival and hopes to keep the streak going. Pipeman and the band discuss the importance of cohesion on stage during a live performance and how a band's chemistry can negatively affect how the audience interprets the show. Tribe of Ghost recently re...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Pryma. The band shares their experience at performing at Bloodstock and what makes this festival so special. The band shares their influences and how a mixture of genres can allow yiu ti create your own sound. Pipeman and Pryma discuss the community at festivals like Bloodstock and how everyone is accepting of everyone. Yo...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we are joined by special guest Visions of Atlantis. This band of romantic pirates discusses the freedom and connection of being an artist and piracy. The band shares the secrets on how to create a unique, intimate live show involving metal, acting, & theater. Visions of Atlantis discuss on the importance of fans and putting on the best possible sho...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Iron Altar at Bloodstock. The band discusses the complexity of metal and how many different sub genres the style of music has. Iron Altar shares their origins and how performing music was the only job they were interested in. Pipeman and the band discuss the therapeutic ascents of metal and the release of being in the pit at these festi...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Torchbearer at Bloodstock. Pipeman and his guest discuss cultural differences and the different types of stereotypes that negatively affect the world. Torchbearer takes influence from several different genres in the musical landscape to help craft their unique sound. The pair share what they love about performing at Bloodstock and what...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Thunder Flix at Bloodstock. Thunder Flix is a streaming service that caters to metal fans everywhere. All the content used on the Thunder Flix channels come straight from the artist themselves, helping to grow both the channel and the bands being shown. After launching just four months ago, Thunder flix is growing rapidly, showing conte...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Gaerea at Bloodstock. The band shares their experiences from festivals all over Europe and what they look forward to in the UK performing at Bloodstock. Gaerea discusses the differences of touring over the years and the challenges at the beginning of DIY touring. The band talks about how they prefer to perform in intimate venues where t...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Drownd at Bloodstock. The band describes their sound as heavy, electronic-influenced metal that is unique to their sound. Pipeman and the band discuss the sense of tribalism and community at Bloodstock and what makes the festival so special. Drownd is looking to add more tour dates after the festival, traveling around the...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest SKYND. The band talks about the special opportunity to tour with a band that compliments their sound. The band is known for taking true crime events and turning history into songs. Pipeman and SKYND discuss alter egos and the authenticity of expressing yourself through music and their live performances. The band wants to b...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by guest Skin Failure at Bloodstock. The band describes their music as a culmination of thrash, hardcore, and devastating metal forming their sound. Skin Failure started during the pandemic and the band has been steadily growing exposure since with new music and recent tour dates. The band shares stories of playing smaller gigs and even sh...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by guest Repulsive Vision at Bloodstock. The band describes their music as a mixture of fast-paced death metal, punk, and hardcore with their main emphasis on the riff. Pipeman and the band discuss the segregation of the punks and the metalheads and the challenges they faced growing up. The pair also discuss the community and sense of fami...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Dead Air. The group describes their experience performing in front of such an engaging crowd at Bloodstock. The band discusses the therapeutic aspects of writing music and sharing their live experiences through their music. The band shares their influences and which artist helped shape their sound to the unique genre they...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re join by special guest Sanguinem at Bloodstock. The band discusses the importance of meaning and soulful writing and performing to be successful. The band compares performing in the UK to Argentina where the band is from and the differences traveling across the world. Pipeman and the band discuss what makes festivals in the UK so great and how wel...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Tortured Demon at Bloodstock. Pipeman begins the show by praising the band's devastatingly intense performance at Bloodstock. The band shares the importance of the song-making process and writing songs and riffs with an emphasis to get the crowd involved. The band discusses the origins of starting the band in grade school...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Moon Reaper at Bloodstock. Moon Reaper is coming off a Metal for the Masses Championship and secured a performance at Bloodstock. The band describes their growling, riff heavy metal and the influences that helped craft their sound. Pipeman and the band discuss their favorite and most meaningful tattoos. The band is looking...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest The Enigma Division. The band started as a passion project with no intent to perform live. After Bloodstock came to them, they figured the opportunity was too great to pass on. They have just completed their first gig at Bloodstock and join the Pipeman to discuss what it meant to them to see the crowd sing along with them....

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Vicky Hungerford at Bloodstock. Vicky is a well-respected, metal promotor and festival director in the UK. Pipeman and Vicky discuss the importance of mosh pit etiquette and how important it is to look after others. Pipeman points out how the UK caters to the artist and press more than American festivals. The pair discuss what makes an...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by guest Skies Turn Black at Bloodstock. The band discusses their origins and musical influence that shaped their sound. The Pipeman and the band discuss roles in a band and how some of the best instrumentalists had to learn new instruments to improve the bands overall sound. The band compares Bloodstock and Download and which festival val...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by Uridium at Bloodstock. The band explains their high energy, driven music and which bands inspired their sound today. After Bloodstock, the band is looking to expand their tour to all regions of the UK, performing through Manchester and Birmingham in the upcoming months. Uridium has an EP out right now “In For the Kill” and their debut a...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by special guest Headpress. The band discusses the problems with boxing an artist into a certain genre and how good music should be an amalgamation of different sounds. The band shares stories of playing gigs in basements and getting shut down by the police for noise complaints. Pipeman and Headpress discuss the importance of crafting an a...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we are joined by guest The Violent Inzident. The self-proclaimed creators of Nu-Metal are proudly keeping the genre alive and well. After the band completely dominated their performance at Bloodstock, they discuss what makes their music superior to the other bands in their respective genre. After letting Pipeman know how disappointed they were in him n...

On this Episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we’re joined by The Dead XIII. The band discusses how their sound is molded by the atmosphere they perform in, basing their music off their live performances. The Dead XIII talk about what they enjoy about performing in an intimate venue and how crowd interaction keeps them motivated. Pipeman and the band talk about the oversaturation of the genre and...