Our regular run-down of as many of the upcoming Bloodstock bands as we can get to talk to us! Straight For The Sun play the New Blood stage on the Sunday…
Simple things first – where are you guys from?
We’re from the West Midlands but based in Birmingham.
How long have you been playing together as a band?
We’ve been in this lineup since 2017.
Where does the name of the band come from?
We were all sitting around when Tom pointed to the sky and said, “We should name ourselves after a Lamb of God song.”
Describe your music. What makes you unique?
We play alternative metal with influences from all five of our different musical backgrounds, but it’s always high energy, loud, and catchy.
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What’s your live show like? Why are people going to watch you instead of another band?
Because there’s nothing left in the tank afterward. We thrive on chaotic, party live shows and encourage a lot of crowd participation.
Have you been to Bloodstock before? What did you think?
Yes, in 2013! Always great vibes, and everyone is keen to have a good time and catch some new music.
Which M2tM region did you win, or did you come through other channels?
We owe our slot to the main man Dan from DC Sound Attack.
Can you put into 10 words or fewer how it felt when you realised you were heading to Bloodstock?
This will be our personalities for the next year.
What sort of setlist can we expect?
How it feels to chew 5 gum.
Stage times haven’t been announced yet, so which other band do you most hope you’re not clashing with so you can see them play?
Amon Amarth.
What are you working on at the moment?
New music, new stage show, and Callum is learning Norwegian on Duolingo. We’re all very proud of him.
What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen or done at a live show?
We traveled to Amsterdam, stayed up for 24 hours, saw the amazing city, played an awesome set, and got drunk with some dudes from Machine Head.
What drink do you throw back to get yourself fired up before going on stage?
Pre-set is coffee and lemon and honey tea; post-set is Fireball and water.
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