#RoadToStormBreakers2018 – Altered Sky

Now in its second year, StormBreakers sees several bands perform live in front of a crowd and panel of judges at Bathgate’s Dreadnought Rock to secure a place at this year’s Winter Storm in November, following in the footsteps of last year’s inaugural winners Anchor Lane. With the running order not revealed until the night itself, we’re bringing you interviews from all the bands set to take the stage to give you a hint of what to expect on the night. If you’re planning on attending StormBreakers, we hope you make a new discovery or two, even if they don’t take home the coveted prize.

Here, we’ve got Altered Sky’s lead singer, Ana, taking on the latest variation of our #RoadTo… questions.

Altered Sky

Simple things first – where are you guys from?

I’m from Haddington in Scotland. Amy grew up there too! Ross is from Alloa and Tara came over from Dublin 2 years ago to join us.

How long have you been playing together as a band?

The band started officially in March 2010 which is insane. We became a 4-piece only a month ago and we are sounding bigger than ever!

Where does the name of the band come from?

Favourite story ever. We spent a few nights in a caravan in the borders and threw a few names around. Eventually we agreed on mixing a couple and agreed on Altered Sky.

Describe your music. What makes you unique?

Our genre has been ever-changing. We are now going for more of a dramatic rock/theatrical approach but still with the same melodic choruses and verses. Never been more happy with our sound!

What’s your live show like? How are you hoping to impress the judges?

Pretty full on. We show confidence on stage with what we do and how our music runs through us. We are here to showcase a variety of Altered Sky-only traits.

Have you been to Winter Storm before?

No, sorry. Don’t hate us!

How/when did you find out that you’d be playing StormBreakers?

It was insane to hear! Our manager gave the news to us and we have been speechless ever since.

What sort of setlist can we expect?

Our best. We are in between albums at the moment and we are really on point with our new sound. It will be massive.

Other than yourselves, who are you most looking forward to watch perform at StormBreakers?

Help me with this one, anyone?

What’s been the highlight of the band’s career so far?

Being one of only five bands out of thousands asked to play at Download Festival Boardie Takeover stage this year! That or finally getting to record two new singles with the legendary Romesh Dodangoda as a 4-piece in August!

What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen or done at a live show?

Crowd surfers are the wildest things! They do some crazy shit to get some air time!

What are you working on at the moment/your plans for the rest of the year?

Two new singles and music vids on the way, recording album two, planning another UK tour and heading back to Asia for a follow up tour asap. Can’t wait!

Header image by Marianne Harris

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