Interview with Royal Glam by Matt Bladen
MoM: Give us an introduction to the band for anyone that doesn't know you. Band name, members, style etc?
MoM: Give us an introduction to the band for anyone that doesn't know you. Band name, members, style etc?
Royal Glam: Royal Glam are a four piece Glam/Heavy Metal band from South Wales. They are; Steevie Dentz (Guitar and Vox), C.C Belle (Guitar and Vox), Johnny Thunder (Drums) and F-ROG (Bass). Their sound has been compared to early Kiss and Van Halen as well as Mötley Crue and Vain. Originally formed in 2010, but revived and resuscitated in 2020 with more energy than ever.
MoM: Elephant in the room. How have you coped with the pandemic? What have you been up to?
Royal Glam: The pandemic is directly responsible for us writing new material as we've been practicing hard (social distanced style) between Cardiff, Bristol and Newbury when possible. When that's not been possible Steevie and C.C Belle have been penning lyrics and practicing their vocal chops in parks and green spaces across Cardiff. The pandemic has also given our new bassist F-ROG time to get familiar with the old material ready for the stage. We’ve also managed to start work on the recording of a new single and b-side. It’s been a bit of a disjointed experience but we’re hoping to get his out before the M2TM Cardiff Event.
MoM: What experience have you had with Bloodstock/M2TM in the past?
Royal Glam: We've had no previous experience playing Bloodstock or a M2TM event other than seeing some of our friends bands play M2TM events in the past. We are really excited to have this opportunity to play with great bands and hopefully introduce some new people to our music.
MoM: How are you feeling entering this slightly restructured M2TM format?
Royal Glam: We are just grateful to be playing a live event again, even in a restructured format. It’s been way too long and will be a blast no matter what the format is.
MoM: What would it mean to play Bloodstock? Would it be more significant doing so this year, after everything that's happened with live music?
Royal Glam: It would mean the world for us to play Bloodstock this year and share energy and good vibes with like minded people who have been deprived from live music. It would be life changing for the band to get its name on such a high profile event and we'd love to keep the momentum going by touring and spreading the name Royal Glam.
MoM: Give us a three word rundown of what to expect in your performance?
Royal Glam: OUT FUCKIN' RAGEOUS
Final Thought: Have the glitter and spandex ready, Royal Glam have clearly come to party!
Final Thought: Have the glitter and spandex ready, Royal Glam have clearly come to party!