Shooting Daggers Interview: Talking 'The Real Life Thing'

Shooting Daggers Interview: Talking 'The Real Life Thing'

Shooting Daggers, the London-based genre-fluid, queercore, punk-loving and hardcore-embracing band, are back with ‘The Real Life Thing’. A seven song mini-album that will be released on June 5th, 2026, via New Heavy Sounds on limited edition shiny black vinyl and digital. It’s all about variety. About showcasing their expanded range, innate ability to genre bend, and how emotion can be used in powerful ways. It’s all about being present and focusing on what really matters to you. Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-shooting-daggers-the-real-life-thing-new-heavy-sounds/ We spoke with the band, Sal, Bea, and Raquel, about the new release and the journey the band has been on to get here. We break down the past two years, staying grounded, having fun, the trials of filming on the DLR, and so much more. Find out more here: https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com/album/the-real-life-thing Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Voïvod Interview: Talking Symphonique with Vocalist Denis "Snake" Bélanger

Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators Voïvod return with ‘Symphonique’, a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, coming out on 5th June 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records. Just when you thought you knew Voïvod, they go and do something like this. A wholly unexpected idea, yet one totally in keeping with their innovative ways, and one that feels so natural. This is Voïvod like you’ve never heard them before, and it is an unforgettable experience. Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-voivod-symphonique-live-century-media-records/ We had the pleasure of chatting with vocalist Denis “Snake” Bélanger about their new album, and how it even came about. In the interview, we delve into the experience, the work that went into making it a reality, how they decided on what songs would make up the track listing, the possibility of taking this show on the road, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.voivod.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Tooms Interview: Talking 'Karst' - A Defining Moment

Tooms, the Irish progressive sludge metal, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Karst’. Out May 29th on CD by Road to Masochist, vinyl by Cursed Monk Records, cassette by Fiadh Productions and on all major digital platforms. A phenomenal step up in all departments, the evolution of Tooms will be clear to all who spend time with this record. Not only sounding more comfortable, but braver in regard to experimentation. This is undeniably their most expressive and expansive release, delighting all who worship at the altar of progressive metal and sludgy noise. Read the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-tooms-karst-road-to-masochist-cursed-monk-records-fiadh-productions/ Around three years to the day since we last spoke, we sat down with Tooms (Kieran Grace – drums & vocals / Alex Hölzinger – guitars & vocals / Anto Donnellan – bass) and dug into the detail behind Karst and the journey they’ve been on to make it a reality. Find out more here: https://tooms.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Urzah Interview: Bigger & Bolder: Talking 'A Tranquil Void'

Bristol’s progressive sludge quartet Urzah, are back with their much-anticipated sophomore album ‘A Tranquil Void’. It is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Scorching Gaze’ (2024, APF Records). The band’s sonic world draws on both the intensely personal – rage, loss, grief and self-doubt – and a profound awe and vulnerability in the face of the celestial and natural worlds, framing visceral human struggle within vast cycles of death, decay and rebirth. Conceptually, ‘The Scorching Gaze’ and ‘A Tranquil Void’ function as a visual, musical and thematic diptych; where their debut burned brightly with the rage and destruction of an erupting volcano, their new LP captures the cathartic, contemplative still that follows. Across 8 tracks, ‘A Tranquil Void’ pushes Urzah’s sound even further, combining brutal riffs, complicated meter and searing guitar tone with deeper explorations of space, dynamics and atmosphere, incorporating folk influences and drones built from cello and guitar. ‘A Tranquil Void’ will be released on June 5th, 2026, via APF Records. Recorded at Stage 2 Studios, Bath, in November 2025, the LP was produced, mixed and mastered by Josh Gallop. Cello was provided by Luke Clemenger, with additional vocals from Dave Cook (Empire of Dust), Chris Wilson (Row of Ashes) and Victoria Bourne (The Spark’s Desire). The album artwork was created by Indonesian artist Putra Satria Nugraha. To celebrate the release of their new album, Urzah are hosting a launch party at Exchange Bristol (main room) on Saturday 25th July with special guests HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, MOUNTAINSCAPE and DEAD SPACE CHAMBER MUSIC. Saturday 23rd May - Bristol, Loco Klub (Temple of Doom festival) Friday 29th May - Bath, The Bell Wednesday 10th June - Portsmouth, Edge of the Wedge Thursday 11th June - Brighton, The Pipeline Friday 12th June - Kent, Poco Loco, Chatham Saturday 13th June - London, The Devonshire Arms, Camden Friday June 26th - Newport, McCann's Rock N Ale Bar Sunday June 28th - Torquay, Arena Saturday 25th July - Bristol Album Launch Party, Exchange Saturday 1st August - Chelmsford - Bay Days Festival In this interview, we dig into the detail behind the album with Urzah’s Tom McElveen (vocals/guitar), the journey to its release, playing live, and so much more. Find out more here: https://bio.site/urzah Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Self Deception Interview: Talking 'One of Us' with Andreas (Vocals) and Ronny (Guitar)

Swedish modern rock unit Self Deception is set to unleash their Napalm Records debut, One of Us, on May 15th, 2026. A lot of people are going to love this album and I’m 100% convinced that they’re going to blow up even more once it has properly landed. How f**king cool is that!? Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-self-deception-one-of-us-napalm-records/ We spoke to vocalist Andreas and guitarist Ronny about the album, finding the time to make it happen, the non-stop touring, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.selfdeception.se/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio