Interview: Sweet Crystal (Written – 2024)
Progressive, powerful and passionate: the music of Sweet Crystal is universal in its appeal and eternal in its message. Welcome to the world of 5 Carat Rock: sweet, very sweet indeed!
Music: Interviews
Interview: Jim Hodge (Vocals) of Mastiff (Video/Audio)
Hull extreme, sludge, and hardcore infused metal band Mastiff are back with their much-anticipated brand-new album, ‘Deprecipice’, out on March 22nd, 2024, via MNRK Heavy. We spoke to vocalist Jim Hodge about the new album, about what went into it, the highlights and lowlights of the entire creation process, working with the guests, what Mastiff means to him, and so much more.
Interview: Sebastian ‘Sushi’ Biesler (Vocals) of Ghøstkid (Written)
Ghøstkid, the German alternative metal act implores you to think and feel pain on new album ‘Hollywood Suicide’. Out on March 22, 2024, via Century Media Records. We spoke to vocalist Sebastian ‘Sushi’ Biesler about the new album, the journey to its release, the importance of expression, dealing with pain, Ghøstkid live, and so much more.
Interview: Gavin King (Vocalist – Private Dicks) (Video/Audio)
Almost 50 years after burning brightly on Bristol’s burgeoning punk scene of the late seventies with his band Private Dicks, Gavin King finds himself having a late surge of creativity, and is pleased to reveal that his debut solo album ‘Skeletons’ will be released on March 29th 2024 via Heartbeat Records. We spoke to Gav about his debut solo release, why he felt this needed to be done, his extensive history in music, and so much more.
Interview: Tony Maue (Vocals) of Defects (Video/Audio)
UK metallers Defects will release their profoundly personal debut album, Modern Error, on 24 May via Mascot Records. We spoke to vocalist Tony Maue about the album, the past few years and the rise of Defects as a force, about some of the experiences the album details, about the Orbit Culture tour, and so much more.
Interview: Phil Bayer (Vocals) & Marv Wilder (Guitars) of Floya (Video/Audio)
Floya will release their debut album ‘Yume’ on March 8th, 2024, via Arising Empire. We spoke to vocalist Phil and guitarist Marv about the new album, the work that went into it, what they wanted to accomplish, trying to live up to expectations, and so much more.
Interview: Noah Lonergen (Lead Vocals/Guitar) of Noah and the Loners (Video/Audio)
UK punk-upstarts Noah and the Loners released their new EP, ‘A Desolate Warning’, on February 28th, 2024, Via Marshall Records.
Interview: Down ‘N’ Out (Written)
Down ‘N’ Out, the electrifying alternative rock band from Birmingham, released their latest single ‘Headspace’ on the 23rd of February 2024.