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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Brit-nominated rockers Royal Blood have announced<br />
a scholarship with Waterbear - The College of Music.<br />
The institution is based in the band’s home city of<br />
Brighton, which isn’t the only reason they have teamed<br />
up. Both Royal Blood and Waterbeaer believe in innovation.<br />
Royal Blood used this to cross the boundaries<br />
of genre and having success in the mainstream while<br />
keeping integrity, which is something Waterbear will<br />
encourage as they pave the way for future stars. The<br />
scholarship covers tuition fees for the lucky student<br />
who will be based on campus or via distance learning.<br />
The course is BA Hons Career Musician. Waterbear<br />
offers the course via smaller classes, flexible courses,<br />
and one-to-one mentoring.<br />
After a really disappointing year of festivals, gigs, and allaround<br />
normal life being canceled. It’s great to hear there is<br />
at least one UK festival going ahead. Taking place at Lincolnshire<br />
Showground, September 18th to 20th. <strong>Festival</strong> Director<br />
Raz White had this to say: I’m really proud of what we’ve<br />
achieved to date, although challenging, we firmly believe<br />
that we can present a safe festival, adhering to government<br />
recommendations whilst still retaining the friendly festival<br />
atmosphere. Everyone is desperate to deliver, from the staff<br />
to the bands, it’s what we do and now we just want to let the<br />
music do the talking”. The organisers have also made clear<br />
the event could be postponed to May 2021, if the government<br />
guidelines change. Any tickets bought from July 17th<br />
will not be valid for a refund but will rollover to May.<br />
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