Interview With Excursia By Matt Bladen
MoM: Introduce yourselves/remind everyone who you guys are. Band name, members, style etc?
Excursia: We’re Excursia, a 4 piece metal band from all over the South Wales area, but originating in Caerphilly. Our current lineup consists of A’Dan Shide on vocals/rhythm guitars, Sam Hill on lead guitar, Scott Price on bass/backing vocals and Dylan Jarvis on drums. We draw influence from a range of different bands and artists, so to narrow us down to one sub genre or sound isn’t exactly simple. Above all, we’re a band that aims to deliver a high quality energetic live show in whatever way possible, as there is no better way to experience music but in person.
MoM: How have the last year(s) been for the band? What have you been up too?
Excursia: We’ve had a couple lineup changes here and there but if anything it’s only made us a better band, we’re now tighter as a unit than we’ve ever been and are exploring more with our songwriting. We’ve been hard at work writing a bunch of new material and have big plans for the near future that are slowly coming together, despite setbacks like Covid and lockdowns. We’re sure you’ll be seeing our name around a lot more in months to come.
MoM: What experience have you had with Bloodstock/M2TM in the past?
Excursia: We’ve played Cardiff’s branch of M2TM twice, however have never made it to a final, so this year we’re looking to give it our all and show Cardiff what we’re really made of. Outside of Cardiff, we reached the final of Bristol’s M2TM (such as it was), however due to Covid we were unable to perform for it, had to rely on an old video, and unfortunately did not gain a place at Bloodstock that year.
MoM: How are you feeling entering the M2TM format back as it should be? Playing in front of a crowd again?
Excursia: To put it simply; very excited. M2TM atmosphere has always been thrilling and they have always been some of our most fun gigs, winning or losing. It’s a place where competitiveness could be present, but isn’t. Everyone has a good time and there’s always a mosh pit or 20.
MoM: What would it mean to you to play Bloodstock?
Excursia: It’s hard to put into words what kind of feeling it would be to play a fest like Bloodstock, but I’m sure most bands/artists would agree it would be a dream come true. It would be an experience we’d definitely never forget (and probably never shut up about either).
MoM: Tell us two truths and one lie about the band?
Excursia:
1. Stuart Cable (Stereophonics) was our drummers uncle
2.We play smooth jazz parts in our music
3. Benji Webb (Skindred) once came to see us play
MoM: Finally give us a four word rundown of what to expect?
Excursia: In the words of Stefan Burnett “Chaos In The Brain”