So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
The Ascended – I’m the frontman/guitarist.
What do you reckon people will say you sound like?
We get a lot of comments saying we sound like Trivium.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
I wouldn’t have to go back in time as my heroes are still touring their arse off. Trivium would be my choice, Matt Heafy in particular, and simply because they are my inspiration to play the music I do, and want to do what they do. It’s their music that set me on my path to metal, and more specifically, metalcore.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
We put on an energetic, high intensity, in your face performance from start to finish. We’re different to the metal that’s out there at the moment, and that’s something we’re finding is a huge positive.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
We have our debut record Part I.
Anything else to add?
Special mention to Evolution of Self and The Nuremberg Code. We’ve done over half of our shows on this tour with those guys and every night they have been incredible. Definitely worth checking them out.
