First published on 4th December 2019 for Mass Movement Magazine. Photo credit: DDD. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Australia’s newest alt rock heroes, the Dead Dirty Dinosaurs. Hey, Julian. Introduce the Dead Dirty Dinosaurs to the Mass Movement readers. Hello, Mass Movement readers, pleased to meet you. We fine gentlemen are the Dead Dirty Dinosaurs; Brisbane’s ultimate alternative dinosaur trio. And who’s … Continue reading Dead Dirty Dinosaurs
First published on 19th October 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Swedish punks “DEMONS” have been there, done it and bought the t-shirt. Whether you’re already a fan, just discovering the band, or you need a lesson on how the rock ‘n’ roll world can operate, then look no further than this in-depth chat with Mathias “Hep Cat Matt” Carlsson. Enjoy! Hey, Matt. “DEMONS” have been … Continue reading “DEMONS”
First published on 17th October 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. The Setbacks have been plying their punk rock trade for 17 years. Bassist Lee Cotterell kindly stopped by to have a chat about the band’s history and more. Pogo, pogo! Hey, Lee. The Setbacks are something of a West Country punk rock institution. Care to share a scattered history for those not in the know? … Continue reading The Setbacks
First published on 14th September 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Rat Scabies? Dave Tregunna? Brian James? Sonny Vincent? Just a few names linked to The DC Spectres. Head honcho David Checkley explains all. Read on, garage rock fans! Hey, tell the Mass Movement readers who The DC Spectres are and what you’re all about. Sure, DC Spectres started in July 2016. Originally, I was a … Continue reading The DC Spectres
First published on 7th September 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, there’s no way of ignoring ‘em! The Hip Priests are Nottingham’s deep down and dirtiest delinquents. With a new album on the way, it only seemed right that Mass Movment’s Ginge Knievil chewed the rock ‘n’ roll fat with Lee Love and Austin Rocket. Lube up for the ride, scumbags! … Continue reading The Hip Priests
First published on 7th August 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. If there’s one band that’s a law unto themselves, it’s The X-Rays. Legends is a term used too regularly, but where garage punk is concerned in the UK, then the cap more than fits. Mass Movement’s Ginge Knievil caught up with Rickenbacker bass slinger Coop. Buckle up! Hey, Coop. For garage punks who’ve been living … Continue reading The X-Rays
First published on 20th July 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Mass Movement’s resident Graham Norton (AKA Ginge Knievil) recently caught up with Gareth Rees, co-founder of Welsh punks Tenplusone. Their debut album has just landed so here’s the lowdown and more. Enjoy! Hey, Gareth. Introduce the band! Hello. We are Tenplusone. We are a 3 piece punk rock band from South Wales. There is myself … Continue reading Tenplusone
First published on 25th May 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Having cut his chops with those alternative chartbusters The Boys in the late 70s and early 80s, you’ll now find Duncan Reid producing punky power pop gems with the Big Heads. Mass Movement’s Ginge Knievil had a Backstage Pass to take a Tumble with…the legendary four stringer. See what we did there? Bombs away! Hey, Duncan. … Continue reading Duncan Reid (The Boys / Duncan Reid and the Big Heads)
First published on 19th April 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Photo credit: Ginger Wildheart – “Four men who shouldn’t be alive, all alive and well.” It’s 10am, the April sun is shining and Danny McCormack of The Wildhearts / The Main Grains is in jubilant spirits in Newcastle. He has every right to be, as 2018 is proving to be one hell of a rock … Continue reading Danny McCormack (The Wildhearts / The Main Grains)
First published on 4th April 2018 for Mass Movement Magazine. Photo: Stay Voiceless. It’s the one that almost got away. Now saved from the ether of the interwebs, it’s the Ginge Knievil and Chris Morgan interview. The Stay Voiceless main man talks of his beloved Manic Street Preachers, upcoming recordings, THAT sample of a Michael Sheen NHS rally speech, and more. Sit on the edge … Continue reading Chris Morgan (Stay Voiceless)
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