An interview with Ian and Adam from Stampin’ Ground in spring 2003.
RN: Are you ready with the new album yet?
G: Well we’ve finished writing it. And we’re…
Ad: We’ve demoed it and everything we’ve just gotta like actually get it together.
G: Yeah we’ve still got to put it all together.
RN: Ok then so is that kind […]

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This interview with Fabulous Disaster was done in early 2003, with their old singer Laura.
RN: Do you ever feel stifled by the fact that the only thing you’re ever described as is a girl band and nothing else? Does it annoy you?
L: Well it does and it doesn’t because being an all girl band can […]

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An interview with Pat, the band’s drummer, in February (or March?) 2003.
RN: So are you still telling the world that you’re 19? AF: Yup I’m still 19!
RN: (laughing) So how long have you been 19 now then?!?
AF: (laughs) A number of years now! How old do I look?!?
RN: Ahh I don’t know - 24?
AF: Yeah […]

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An interview with Daryl from Snapcase when they played the Garage in November 2002.
So the new record, are you happy with how it’s been received?
D: Yeah it’s been great so far. I mean we’ve been on tour in the states, we’ve been on tour for six weeks and the reception to the new material went […]

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An interview with Roger Miret, of Agnostic Front, with his band Roger Miret and the Disasters. The interview took place in November 2002.
Rn: You said a year ago that the music scene for you died in ‘94, ‘95, do you still stand by that?
M: The music scene died?
Rn: Yeah
M: I never said that
Rn: ok, it’s […]

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An interview with Nathan from Labrat when they played the Underworld in December 2002.
RN: What were the influences on Ruining It For Everyone?
Nathan: The main influence really was like enjoying playing music with our friends, playing music together for four years and a general love for heavy metal really. That sounds a bit silly.
RN: And […]

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An interview with Natasha and Steve from Little Hell when they played the Underworld in September 2002.
RN: Are you fans of Bill Hicks or did you just like the phrase ‘Virus with Shoes’ (the title of their first single)?
Steve: Nah I’m a real big fan of him and I do like the phrase ‘Virus with […]

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An interview with In Flames in October 2002.
RN: What was it like supporting slayer? IN: It was great it was just a great experience. For six weeks…there were like millions of people…it was just really cool.
RN: Is it weird going to the states and discovering you have so many fans so far away?
IN: Well we […]

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An interview with Hatebreed in the summer of 2002.
RN: Do you think that being on a major label will be seen as selling out?
Sean: Not really no. We’re not selling out. If you’ve heard the record, you’ll know that we’re not compromising our sound in any shape or form, if anything this record’s heavier even […]

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Interview with Bass from Djevara when they played the Garage in October 2002.
RN: OK I know absolutley nothing about Djevara (prouncing the ‘d’) - so could you give me a brief bio? Bass: Well first of all it’s dJevara.
RN: Oh ok…I’ve already made an idiot of myself!
B: Well that’s the thing that everyone gets wrong. […]

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