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SPIRAL TO DISASTER

Who?

A five person post-hardcore screamo band on the rise

What?

These five 17-18 year olds started up in 2008 expecting nothing to become of their band but one small gig in a local venue in 2010 turned them into the latest upcoming band of the year, they have began touring with some big names such as Alesana and Of Mice & Men.

Where?

From a small market town in the south of Wales. They have been all over the UK. The boys are set to go on tour to the States mid 2012 supporting the American band A Day To Remember as they unveil their new self titled album.

10 Questions to the lead vocalist, Ryan Leacock

What inspired you to form a band?

Well I grew up listening to bands like Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine, The Sex Pistols, Sum 41 and some heavier bands like Rammstein and Heaven Shall Burn. And the idea of combining them all together is just awesome.

How did the band get together?

It started off as a joke amongst the 5 of us when we was in school listening to some tunes when Nathan(bassist) suggested the idea. We all got really hyped and one thing let to another and here we are *laughs*

You have recently made your first official video, what was that like?

*sighs* it was terrible *laughs* it was overall a fun couple of days running around the streets of our home town but the weather and the random people walking past was so frustrating at times and good takes had to be repeated over and over.

Do you have any new releases coming out in the near future?

We have a punk goes pop cover coming out before the album but it will be a myspace exclusive, we also have our merch tee’s that will be available on our website

What’s the craziest thing you have seen on tour so far?

For me it would have to be this dude in his underwear with a parking cone on his head surfing the crowd on a large sheet of plywood at an open air gig.

What do you get up to when you’re not on stage?

Usually I will pick up a few shifts in a pub back home, I love working behind a bar its always interesting talking to the local drunks *laughs* I also spend a lot of time on the playstation… I’m a nerd *laughs*

What bands are you listening to at the moment?

I have been listening to a lot of ska after seeing the specials live in Cardiff a month back. I’m listening to a lot of parkway drive because there is a gig coming up soon so I’m pretty psyched to be seeing them again.

What was you first gig? And how was it?

It was Suicide Silence when I was 13, it took twenty minutes to convince the bouncer I was 16 and when I finally got in halfway through the set I got hit in the head with a glass bottle… That was fun *laughs*

Where is the worst place you have had to spend the night?

I once slept in a park with my feet up on the swings for about an hour or two when me and two of my mates had an all-nighter around the town. I woke up covered in doritoes and popcorn kindly donated to me by my mates *laughs*

Finally if we gave you a million quid and 24 to drain it, what would you do?

I would probably buy a rundown warehouse somewhere and set it up for a live gig and a massive party and record the whole night for a kick-ass music video! … When do I get my million quid? *laughs*

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Music Magazine Questionnaire

1. Which of the following mastheads do you prefer?

·         Amplified

·         MUTINY!

·         Mosh Mag

·         Other ____________________

2. Which of the following slogans do you prefer?

·         Defend pop punk. Buy this magazine.

·         The home of pop punk

·         Other _____________________

3. What gender are you?

·         Male

·         Female

4. What age group are you in?

·         15-17

·         18-21

·         22-25+

5. would you buy a music magazine?

·         Yes

·         No

6. How much would you be willing to pay for a music magazine?

·         £1.00-£2.00

·         £2.00-£3.00

·         £3.00-£4.00

·         £4.00-£5.00

7. What would you like to see in the magazine?

·         Upcoming gigs

·         Album/live show reviews

·         Interviews with artists

·         Competitions

·         Other_____________________

8. What images would you like to see on the front cover?

·         Solo artists

·         Band

9. What colours would you like to see on the magazine?

·         Black

·         White

·         Red

·         Other _____________________

Reader Profile

General
 Male- 85%
Female- 15%
Average age- 20
Still studying- 75%
Work full time- 25%
In the last 12 months readers bought on average:
25 CD albums
20 Singles
65% Buy most of their music from a major music chain
35% Specialist record shop
30% Festivals
10% Online retailer ( Amazon)
10%Tracks downloaded in last month
14%Albums burned to computer/ MP3 player
65% Own an iPod
36% Own a digital radio
95% own a CD player
Gigs and events
70% go to gigs regularly
85% go to at least 1 festival per year
80% get their tickets from online retailers
20% over the phone
75% agree that reviews help them discover new music
96% agree that music is a big part of their lives
80% agree that they like to listen to new bands