The Razor's Edge

With their latest album 'A Sign of Things To Come' now hitting the airwaves, we catch up with Sylosis mastermind Josh Middleton. We cover how he handled writing material for Sylosis and Architects over the pandemic whilst locked at home with two small children. We go back into his route into music, talk through his inspirations and onto the latest album and the bands plans for the future....

Dawn Ray'd announced they had come to an end last week, but just prior to that we caught up with them at ArcTanGent. Simon (vocals/violin) talks about the band's strong political message, this year's album and joining Pijn onstage last year. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks...

Off the back of a European festival run, Svalbard will release their latest album 'The Weight of the Mask' next month, their first for Nuclear Blast. We catch up with vocalist and guitarist Serena Cherry to find out the messages behind the latest album, the development of their sound, Liam's use of violins, how Nuclear Blast have helped them on this cycle and their plans for the next t...

Hitchin metallers Sentient talk about their first Bloodstock appearance and winning Metal 2 The Masses to cement their place on the bill. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

Just 50 days out from this years edition of Damnation Festival, organisers Gav and Paul stop by The Razor's Edge studio for a chat. Following the move to Manchester's BEC Arena last year, they share their lessons learnt from the new event, what new things are coming for 2023, the expansion of A Night of Salvation, the pros and cons of booking exclusive sets and a whole lot more! ==========...

Moon Reaper stop by for a chat at Bloodstock. We cover everything from their set at the festival through advice for other bands heading into Metal 2 The Masses and onto future plans. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www....

Stoke's Metal 2 The Masses winners from last year, Headpress, finally managed to make it to Catton Park this year. They talk about their favourite places to play and what may be around the corner for the trio. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazor...

One of the nastiest death metal acts to spawn from Bristol, Embodiment talk about their journey as a band and earning a high slot on the Sophie Stage at Bloodstock Festival. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram...

The Enigma Division played their debut live show at Bloodstock. They tell us how that came about, how they transformed their recorded music for the live environment, working with Derek Sherinian of Dream Theater, their future plans and more... ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter: ...

Having represented Birmingham on the New Blood Stage, alt-metal quartet Nameless talk about how Covid has changed the live music landscape in the Midlands - possibly for the better? ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.i...

Cult outfit DOG EAT DOG are back, and bassist Dave Neabore stopped by to talk about the bands new album. He covers how the pandemic delayed its release, the beginnings of the band and his own personal journey into music, how they chose the single from the album, picking songs for setlists and more. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook...

Leicester Metal 2 The Masses winners Voidwalker talk about their brand of groovy tech death and standing out in a region that is developing a serious reputation for churning out heavy talent. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  htt...

Bloodyard stopped for a chat at Bloodstock to tell us all about their set at the festival, the huge crowd early in the morning, their thrash metal influences, the Manchester music scene and more... ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram...

The enigmatic SKYND chats with us at Bloodstock Festival, covering everything from the true crime cases that feature in her music, how she brings them to life on stage and her passion for supporting the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twi...

East Anglian thrashers Elimination talk about playing with a new lineup, their favourite bands, and their latest full-length 'Echoes From the Abyss' after a storming New Blood Stage performance. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Inst...

Whilst being attacked by a wasp, Beyond Your Design caught up with us at Bloodstock Festival. We talk about their route to the event through Metal 2 the Masses, they give advice to bands looking to compete next year, talk about their new music and future plans. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorse...

North Wales Metal 2 The Masses winners Dystopian Sun talk about the fiercely competitive scene where they're from, leading to a memorable debut show at Catton Park. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/...

Returning to Bloodstock on the main stage, having previously played both Sophie and New Blood Stages, Seething Akira talk to us about the allure of the festival. As well as talking about upcoming plans and their eclectic music tastes. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://...

Newcastle's fuzziest stoner rockers Dunes chat with us at Bloodstock Festival! ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

Heavy metal video on demand service Thunderflix had a big presence at Bloodstock this year. We had a chat with founder Samuel to find out exactly what the service has to offer, what content they have now and how they plan to grow. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twit...

Suffolk metallers Arms to Oblivion talk about winning Metal 2 The Masses and the strength of the grassroots metal community in the East of England. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

Legendary Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell pops into The Razor's Edge studios to talk about his latest album with Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons. He compares touring with his sons to being on the road with Lemmy, discusses how involved the Sons are in the creative process, what will happen to the band when he retires and the legacy of Motörhead! ===================== Follow The Razor'...

Adam, frontman of Polish blackened death metal legends Hate, discusses the current incarnation of the band amid a busy festival season. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

The Answer frontman Cormac Neeson chats with us at Stonedead Festival. We cover everything from playing the festival itself through to their entire summer festival season, the Irish rock scene, the financial impact of touring and more. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https:/...

Brighton's Tribe of Ghosts seem to have come out of nowhere in the last year - following a second appearance at Bloodstock Festival in twelve months, what's pushing that drive ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web:  https://therazorsedge.rocks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_ Instagram:  https://www...