Interview with Copehill Down – Heat 2 M2TM, Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff 15th March 2024
Next up in Heat 2 is Copehill Down.
Thanks for taking the time to respond to our questions.
1. Let’s start with introductions. Who is who and what does each person do in the band?
Lewis Temby-Lead vox
Neil Mahoney-Guitar and vox
James Macdonald-Guitar
Aaron Busby-Bass
Rodrigo Carelli-drums
2. Where are you from and how long have you been together?
Historically we've all been from South Wales, Newport and Cwmbran based. But recent changes in band members have given us the opportunity to spread our wings culturally…we've now got a bassist originally from Brum and a drummer who's originally from Brazil.
3. Describe your music in five words.
Intense, groovy, dynamic, aggressive, and energetic.
4. What prompted you to apply to be part of Metal to the Masses – South Wales?
Obviously, it’s a great opportunity to get the chance to play one of the UK’s major Metal festivals. But in addition to that it’s a chance to play alongside some of South Wales’s premier and up and coming bands. Great to network and hopefully make some friends along the way!
5. If you have played Metal to the Masses before, tell us about your previous experiences and importantly, why you’ve returned!
We have played M2TM before…unfortunately never getting far ha ha! But we’re continually improving as a band, in terms of our performance and our song writing. Hopefully it’ll pay off!
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?
Yes a couple of us have been…super friendly and good vibes all round. It’s good to see the lineup is becoming slightly more diverse in recent years but also it’s still keeping to its roots as a festival.
7. Apart from Metal to the Masses, what do you have planned for 2024?
Thanks for taking the time to respond to our questions.
1. Let’s start with introductions. Who is who and what does each person do in the band?
Lewis Temby-Lead vox
Neil Mahoney-Guitar and vox
James Macdonald-Guitar
Aaron Busby-Bass
Rodrigo Carelli-drums
2. Where are you from and how long have you been together?
Historically we've all been from South Wales, Newport and Cwmbran based. But recent changes in band members have given us the opportunity to spread our wings culturally…we've now got a bassist originally from Brum and a drummer who's originally from Brazil.
3. Describe your music in five words.
Intense, groovy, dynamic, aggressive, and energetic.
4. What prompted you to apply to be part of Metal to the Masses – South Wales?
Obviously, it’s a great opportunity to get the chance to play one of the UK’s major Metal festivals. But in addition to that it’s a chance to play alongside some of South Wales’s premier and up and coming bands. Great to network and hopefully make some friends along the way!
5. If you have played Metal to the Masses before, tell us about your previous experiences and importantly, why you’ve returned!
We have played M2TM before…unfortunately never getting far ha ha! But we’re continually improving as a band, in terms of our performance and our song writing. Hopefully it’ll pay off!
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?
Yes a couple of us have been…super friendly and good vibes all round. It’s good to see the lineup is becoming slightly more diverse in recent years but also it’s still keeping to its roots as a festival.
7. Apart from Metal to the Masses, what do you have planned for 2024?
To keep on writing and releasing new music. Also to play more local gigs and continually establish ourselves. We’re playing Depravation festival in August, a huge step forward for us!
8. What can we expect from you in your heat?
Just an intense, energetic, physical, and no-nonsense set.
8. What can we expect from you in your heat?
Just an intense, energetic, physical, and no-nonsense set.
We like to put across we’re giving it our all when we play live and give the crowd something to feed off.
9. And what are you expecting in your heat and journey through the competition?
There’s some stiff competition in our heat for sure. There are some bands with experienced members who have been around on the South Wales scene for a long time so no doubt they’ll be bringing their A game. But we’ll be bringing ours too!
10. Finally, where can people find details of the band – promote your socials here!
https://www.instagram.com/copehill_down?igsh=M2Fhd29sbHQ2aHBx
https://www.facebook.com/copehilldown
https://youtube.com/@copehilldown?si=xz4BKUXX56q3HsmI
https://www.tiktok.com/@copehilldown_uk?_t=8k7lLU5wMHh&_r=1
9. And what are you expecting in your heat and journey through the competition?
There’s some stiff competition in our heat for sure. There are some bands with experienced members who have been around on the South Wales scene for a long time so no doubt they’ll be bringing their A game. But we’ll be bringing ours too!
10. Finally, where can people find details of the band – promote your socials here!
https://www.instagram.com/copehill_down?igsh=M2Fhd29sbHQ2aHBx
https://www.facebook.com/copehilldown
https://youtube.com/@copehilldown?si=xz4BKUXX56q3HsmI
https://www.tiktok.com/@copehilldown_uk?_t=8k7lLU5wMHh&_r=1