Bloodstock Bound: Ogun
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 Ogun
The Razor's Edge: Please introduce yourself and your band mates.
Ogun: Andy Evans – Guitar and Vocals
Danny Lightfoot – Drums
Joe Forber – Bass/Backing Vocals
Neil Mellor – Lead guitar
The Razor's Edge: How would you describe your sound?
Ogun: We have elements of 80s thrash, heavy drumming, rumbling bass and melodic guitar harmonies.
The Razor's Edge: How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?
Ogun: Winners of M2TM Merseyside
The Razor's Edge: How tough was the competition this year?
Ogun: The competition had lots of excellent entrants, music is definitely alive and kicking in Merseyside.
The Razor's Edge: What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?
Ogun: This really is epic for us, a chance to spread our “Pyar Scouse Metal” to the masses at Bloodstock.
The Razor's Edge: For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?
Ogun: Riffs/Melodies/Moshpits/crowd chants... just a generally boss time.
The Razor's Edge: What day are you performing?
Ogun: Friday
The Razor's Edge: What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?
Ogun: Obituary, 3 Inches of Blood, Gojira and our friends in Ba’al
The Razor's Edge: Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first stepping stone in a band's journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?
Ogun: Later this year we join our brothers Devils Henchmen and The Troops Of Doom for 4 dates of the UK tour. Also “Scouse Of Heaven” a new annual metal event in Liverpool.
The Razor's Edge: Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?
Ogun: We’ve been told due to the sell out, we have to camp in the artist area, but of course we’ll be mostly in the arena or camping area with our friends hanging out and drinking some cold beers.
The Razor's Edge: You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?
Ogun: Water mostly if it is like previous years (hot as hell) – I personally will be sinking a Timothy Taylor pint in memory of my dad, George Evans, as it was his favourite brewery
