Bloodstock Bound: Moon Sentient
As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and Jägermeister stages at this years event.
Today we chat with Sentient!
The Razor's Edge: Please introduce yourself and your band mates.
Sentient:
- Joe “JB” Burton AKA Jose AKA Smokin Joe Frazier – Vocals
- Ricky Kennelly AKA Enrique AKA Ricky Martin – Drums
- Tom Morton AKA Tito AKA Tito Jackson – Guitar
- Charlie Trigg AKA Carlos AKA Charlie Murphy – Bass
The Razor's Edge: How would you describe your style of metal?
Sentient: Heavy Spaghetti = noodly riffs and beefy breakdowns served by Randy Blythe with a cold
- FFO Meshuggah, Fit For An Autopsy, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Sikth
The Razor's Edge: How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?
Sentient: M2TM Hitchin.
The Razor's Edge: How tough was the competition this year?
Sentient: The competition was fierce this year. The calibre of competing acts was absolutely ferocious. There were a few sticky moments and some hard times but we managed to rise to the occasion. It was great to see bands who have competed before who have stepped up, and also new bands coming through.
The Razor's Edge: What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?
Sentient: It's a culmination of the work we've put into this band & the recognition that people seem to dig it. It's the opportunity to play in front of a monster crowd that still doesn’t seem real.
The Razor's Edge: For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?
Sentient: Radical Riffs & Bodacious Beats. Lots of energy with plenty of opportunities for crowd participation, including but not limited to Sing alongs & circle pits.
