rock/metal interviews
Meet: The Queen Of Darkness Nerys John Of ‘The Beautiful Darkness’
Give us a potted history of the band The band started in October ’21. Initially a name and an Instagram account, which I could use as a form of very honest expression while I developed the concept of the project. My mission then was to give my emotional pain a sense of purpose. So I …
Meet: Sunderland’s Alt-Rock Blues Quartet Black Fern
Give us a potted history of the band We are a Sunderland-based alt/Blues rock band. We started rehearsing and writing last summer after a couple of years of wanting to start a band but never finding time to actually do anything. We are currently in the midst of writing our debut album, which we will …
Meet: Merseyside’s New Guitar Band DBA!
Formed in Merseyside in 2024, and consisting of Sam Warren (vox & guitar), Jamie Lindberg (bass & backing vocals) and Josh Grant (lead guitar), DBA! have emerged as an urgent guitar band noted for their unique chemistry and influences such as Eels, Beck, and Elastica. After sharing their debut single ‘sink or swim’ late last …
Meet: 10 Questions with ABRAM
WARNING- Only start reading this if you are Musically obsessed, a bit of a dreamer and LOVE the idea of a ‘regular’ working class nobody punching through with some big songs Hi, I’m ABRAM. I have written, arranged performed & recorded some songs over the last six months. I chose the prestigious Grand Chapel Studios, …
Meet: South London Alt-Rockers Dead Air
After impressing us here at Backseat Mafia with their past single, ‘Violently Blue‘ and ‘Die’ we had to learn a little more about the South London alt-rock newcomers Dead Air before they drop their forthcoming sophomore EP, ‘Elements’, due out on the 7th of February 2025 via Fly Tip Records. Give us a potted history of the band Lyle …
Meet: Dance Metal Pioneer Iman
Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt-rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Give us a potted history of yourself My name is Iman and I’m a multi-instrumental electrometal/darkwave/industrial solo artist, originally from Bahrain and now living in …
Meet: Tellers Scribe – UK’s Story Telling Riff Masters
Their debut album, excitingly titled ‘Volume 1’, was released back in March. These riff metallers have an impressive array of influences that recall everyone from Korn and Metallica to Meat Loaf, Queen, and Children of Bodom. Backseat Mafia spoke with the band to find out a little bit more about this exciting outfit. Give us …
Meet: Canadian Rockers The Jailbirds
The Canadian trio have been making a name for themselves with their explosive live shows. They are now set to bring their live show to a studio with a new EP due later this year and a full length album to follow. Give us a potted history of the band The Jailbirds started out with …
Meet: Rumin (Short For Ruminate)
A project long in the running, Rumin have unveiled their first EP, releasing the first recordings into the world. We caught up with this band to find out the back story of the EP and what the future holds. Give us a potted history of the band RUMIN (roo-min) is the brainchild of Russ Stedman …
Meet: Nate Bergman; A Bruce Springsteen For The Noughties
What do you get if you cross Bruce Springsteen with Otis Redding? A damn fine artist called Nate Bergman has been wowing audiences in the UK whilst supporting Amigo The Devil on tour. Backseat Mafia found out where he came from, who inspired him and what the future looks like. Give us a potted history …