Interview with Inerrant - Heat 1, M2TM, The Bunkhouse, Swansea 9th March 2024
1. Who is who and what does each person do in the band?
We’re a 6 piece when we play live but occasionally mix up the players.
We consist of:
Paul Fortescue - vocals
Ben Woosnam - vocals
Gareth Rowley - Guitar
Tom Perret - Guitar
Mal Evans - Guitar or Bass
Ben Royle - Bass
Cerys Jones - Drums
2. Where are you from and how long have you been together?
We started as a recording outfit during lockdown and have become a live band in different guises over the past 4 years. We generally come from the South Wales area, and we've known each other for many years previously through different past bands and the gig scenes around Cardiff, RCT and Bridgend.
3. Describe your music in five words.
Noisy rowdy energetic idiots inni
4. What prompted you to apply to be part of Metal to the Masses – South Wales?
We want to play Bloodstock. Obviously. On top of that we just like playing shows and it's always rad to play to a mixed bunch of moshers.
5. If you have played Metal to the Masses before, tell us about your previous experiences and importantly, why you’ve returned!
We entered a few years ago when it was judged on a video submission. This was with a different lineup. The band that won that year was Pearler and they made a very professional looking video. Good on ‘em. I, Paul, have previously entered with a past band (Hogslayer) and was lucky enough to get a spot at the festival. That was 10 years ago. Wow.
6. Bloodstock is a big festival – have you attended the festival in the past? If so, what would you say are the best things about the weekend?
We’re a 6 piece when we play live but occasionally mix up the players.
We consist of:
Paul Fortescue - vocals
Ben Woosnam - vocals
Gareth Rowley - Guitar
Tom Perret - Guitar
Mal Evans - Guitar or Bass
Ben Royle - Bass
Cerys Jones - Drums
2. Where are you from and how long have you been together?
We started as a recording outfit during lockdown and have become a live band in different guises over the past 4 years. We generally come from the South Wales area, and we've known each other for many years previously through different past bands and the gig scenes around Cardiff, RCT and Bridgend.
3. Describe your music in five words.
Noisy rowdy energetic idiots inni
4. What prompted you to apply to be part of Metal to the Masses – South Wales?
We want to play Bloodstock. Obviously. On top of that we just like playing shows and it's always rad to play to a mixed bunch of moshers.
5. If you have played Metal to the Masses before, tell us about your previous experiences and importantly, why you’ve returned!
We entered a few years ago when it was judged on a video submission. This was with a different lineup. The band that won that year was Pearler and they made a very professional looking video. Good on ‘em. I, Paul, have previously entered with a past band (Hogslayer) and was lucky enough to get a spot at the festival. That was 10 years ago. Wow.
6. Bloodstock is a big festival – have you attended the festival in the past? If so, what would you say are the best things about the weekend?
I try to attend most years and last years I worked as a campsite steward. That was awesome and I really loved the little perks that came with working there. The best thing about the weekend is always gonna be meeting so many nice people and just generally taking home a pocket full of memories. The music is always great from the grass roots to the most experienced bands.
7. Apart from Metal to the Masses, what do you have planned for 2024?
We're gonna try and get on some other fests if possible and try and keep playing as much as we can. We're always recording so we'll probably bang a few more records out. One of which we are in the process of making right now.
8. What can we expect from you in your heat?
A lot of sweat. Fun. Sweat. Pits. Sweat…. and sweat.
9. And what are you expecting in your heat and journey through the competition?
We are expecting to meet loads of awesome bands that we can hook up future shows with. We're hoping that people like the party we bring. Win or lose we're gonna have some fun. Nobody ever loses.
10. Finally, where can people find details of the band – promote your socials here!
facebook.com/inerrantmusic
instagram.com/inerrantmusic
Inerant.bandcamp.com
7. Apart from Metal to the Masses, what do you have planned for 2024?
We're gonna try and get on some other fests if possible and try and keep playing as much as we can. We're always recording so we'll probably bang a few more records out. One of which we are in the process of making right now.
8. What can we expect from you in your heat?
A lot of sweat. Fun. Sweat. Pits. Sweat…. and sweat.
9. And what are you expecting in your heat and journey through the competition?
We are expecting to meet loads of awesome bands that we can hook up future shows with. We're hoping that people like the party we bring. Win or lose we're gonna have some fun. Nobody ever loses.
10. Finally, where can people find details of the band – promote your socials here!
facebook.com/inerrantmusic
instagram.com/inerrantmusic
Inerant.bandcamp.com