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jessicabridgeman / 13 July 2015

Guest edit: Fearless Vampire Killers preview Havoc Festival 2015

Fearless Vampire Killers have only gone and curated their own festival!

Havoc Festival will hit London’s Dome and Boston Music Rooms on Sunday 9 August, with FVK heading up the two-venue bill alongside UK metallers, Glamour Of The Kill.

We’ve got the ultimate preview from FVK singer, Kier Kemp, as he talks us through each band on the line-up. 

Glamour of the Kill

What can we expect from them at Havoc Fest?
“The best in melodic metal. Tight as a ducks arse and they look even better.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“Because we have been fans of the band for years and we’ve FINALLY got the first chance to play together.”

Forever Never

What can we expect from them at Havoc Fest?
“The Forever Never guys have a commanding presence. They’ve honed their craft and it really comes across live!”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“They supported us on our headline tour and since then we’ve been firm friends. They’re also s**t hot.”

Zoax

What can we expect from them at Havoc Festival?
“Completely bonkers alt. metal. You won’t be able to take your eyes off Adam the singer – even for a second.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“We love them – the nicest and most musically fantastic tour buddies we’ve ever had.”

Allusondrugs

What can we expect from them at Havoc Festival?
“The best in new grunge. These guys have a very attractive honesty to them that I think you’ll all love, they really speak to people.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“This band are going onto big things so we wanted them first!”

Villains

What can we expect from them at Havoc Festival?
“They’re long-term friends and possibly one of the most underrated bands ever, both live and on record.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“For the above reason – they’re brilliant!”

Hindsights

What can we expect from them at Havoc Festival?
“I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing these guys yet but I’m told wonderful things. Plus, they’re championed by the great Jono Yates. What’s good for him is good for me.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“We want to give new bands a chance too, and these guys are brand spanking new!”

Myth City

What can we expect from them at Havoc Festival?
“Frontman Maz is one big ball of energy. This band are like Rage Against the Machine meets Deftones – all the best of both.”
Why did you pick them for the line-up?
“We toured with them and fell in love.”

Fearless Vampire Killers bring Havoc Festival to London next month, get tickets now at Ticketmaster.co.uk.