Bloodstock Bound: Chub
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 EMP stages at this years event.
Today we chat with Chub
The Razor's Edge: Please introduce yourself and your band mates.
Chub: Kyle, drums, social media monkey.
Ben, vocals, Mr. Charisma.
Greg, lead guitar, the talent.
Zakk, bass, media man.
The Razor's Edge: How would you describe your sound?
Chub: We've been called “metal infused party punk”, “geezer metal”, “avant-garde punk”. We're a bunch of metal heads playing punk. Tongue in cheek fun with a serious message.
The Razor's Edge: How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?
Chub: Proud winners of Brighton's Metal 2 the Masses!
The Razor's Edge: How tough was this years M2TM competition?
Chub: Extremely! Every band we played with probably could have won on another day… Brighton so full of talent it's insane.
The Razor's Edge: What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?
Chub: Dream come true! Couldn't be prouder to be on the same bill as some of our favourite bands, and we've all been Bloodstockers since 2014!
The Razor's Edge: For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?
Chub: Explosive fun with a political message. And free beer bongs.
The Razor's Edge: What day are you performing?
Chub: Saturday babyyy! Hoping not to clash with Unleash the Archers…
The Razor's Edge: What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?
Chub: Greg: Amon Amarth, Unleash the Archers, Sylosis.
Kyle: Opeth, Unleash the Archers, Igorrr.
Ben: Grove Street, Green Lung, Unleash the Archers.
Zakk: Green Lung, Korpiklaani, Amon Amarth.
The Razor's Edge: Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?
Chub: First tour in September, visiting Bristol, Southampton, London and Cambridge. Planning on heading north next year, hoping to Rebwllion Festival, and we'd love to play internationally!
Ben: A goal for me is more major festivals!
The Razor's Edge: Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?
Chub: Yeah we are! Got mates coming along so we're camping with them. Gotta sell our general admission tickets… Planning on Ironwood this year, need some sleep for our performance so we're cheating on our bae Midgard.
The Razor's Edge: It’s festival weekend, what’s your food vendor of choice on site?
Chub: Our favourite is Paellaria but sadly they're no longer with us! Bring it back PLEASE. The giant yorkie stand was a favourite but uhhh… Not anymore!
Zakk: Fuck the fudge bus!
The Razor's Edge: See you at Bloodstock this wekend!
Chub: HYPE BEYOND BELIEF! Come say hi if you see us, we've got a beer bong with your name on it
