Breaking The Waves - Hang The Bastard
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Breaking The Waves

This weeks feature on

Band: 
Hang The Bastard

Location:
London, UK

Formed:
2007


Coming from the dirty south, Hang The Bastard have carved themselves out a reputation as a terrifying live band and speaker destroyers extraordinaire. Here’s the lowdown on the London louts...

First of all, who does what in your band?
Chris – Vocals
Simon – drums
Tomas – Bass
Sam Hell – Guitar
Sina – Guitar.

Where are you from?
Around London.

How long you been together?
Since summer 2007.

Who are your main inspirations for Hang The Bastard?
Black Sabbath and Integrity.

How would you describe Hang The Bastard?
A combination of all our collective influences. But essentially its big riffs mixed with sludgy, down-tuned metallic hardcore..

What do you think makes Hang The Bastard stand out?
Hard work and superior riffs. What do you think makes us stand out?

How did your previous bands pave the way for Hang The Bastard?
This is the only real band we’ve done apart from Tomas who played in Never x Again and currently plays in drums in Wayfarer.

Could you describe the live Hang The Bastard experience?
Like having your head brutality caved in by sound!

What’s next for Hang The Bastard?
Touring Europe from the 21st October till 19th November and a new record is in the pipeline! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=285345934828385

Finally, is there anyone you want to thank?
Slayer!!!

Hang The Bastard’s latest LP ‘Hellfire Reign’ is out now, and comes with the solid gold Soundshock seal of approval.

Check out the Bastards on the following links:
http://www.hangthebastard.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/hangthebastardlondon
https://www.facebook.com/hangthebastard
http://hangthebastard.bigcartel.com/

 

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Interviewed by Steve Jones