RAMzine 27 | Avatar, Festival Flashbacks, Sister Shotgun
Usually, at this time of year, our pages are stacked with content from Download, Bloodstock, and Ramblin Man Fair. Most have that one unique story that wouldn’t make sense in any other setting other than a festival. Whilst longing to be in that festival atmosphere once again, watching bands perform the new music they’ve unleashed this year, we took some time to speak with some fans about their memorable moments. Chloe Ozwell frontwoman of rockers Sister Shotgun gives her guide to musicians keeping busy in lockdown; and we take a look back at Funeral Friends 2003 album which we have now dubbed a classic. We also catch up with frontman Johannes Eckerström of theatrical, modern metal band Avatar as they are set to release new album Hunter Gatherer which he says is the bands “heaviest most aggressive album in quite some time”. We discuss the red thread running throughout the album, which ties the tracks together.
Usually, at this time of year, our pages are stacked with content from Download, Bloodstock, and Ramblin Man Fair. Most have that one unique story that wouldn’t make sense in any other setting other than a festival. Whilst longing to be in that festival atmosphere once again, watching bands perform the new music they’ve unleashed this year, we took some time to speak with some fans about their memorable moments.
Chloe Ozwell frontwoman of rockers Sister Shotgun gives her guide to musicians keeping busy in lockdown; and we take a look back at Funeral Friends 2003 album which we have now dubbed a classic.
We also catch up with frontman Johannes Eckerström of theatrical, modern metal band Avatar as they are set to release new album Hunter Gatherer which he says is the bands “heaviest most aggressive album in quite some time”. We discuss the red thread running throughout the album, which ties the tracks together.
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An interview with<br />
Johannes Eckerström of<br />
<strong>Avatar</strong><br />
“We have made our heaviest<br />
most aggressive album in quit<br />
some time”<br />
Jay Brown<br />
Assistant Editor<br />
assitant.editor@ramzine.co.uk<br />
GREAT<br />
SUMMER<br />
RELEASES<br />
2020 has been the<br />
worst year on record<br />
for almost everything.<br />
This awful global<br />
pandemic has robbed<br />
us of many things that<br />
we took for granted,<br />
especially live shows<br />
and festivals. One thing<br />
Covid didn’t take from<br />
us this year though<br />
is great releases, this<br />
summer has been one<br />
of the most exciting for<br />
rock and metal with<br />
an incredible lineup<br />
of new records. Even<br />
if we can’t enjoy new<br />
music live, our favourite<br />
bands and lesser-known<br />
artists have<br />
managed to create<br />
some of their best work<br />
and they need your<br />
support now more than<br />
ever, so check out the<br />
new releases we’ve<br />
focused on and beyond<br />
and find your new<br />
favourite record.<br />
06<br />
<strong>Sister</strong> <strong>Shotgun</strong><br />
Frontwomen Chloe Ozwell tells<br />
us what she has been getting<br />
upto during lockdown.<br />
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