Hang the Bastard Interview

1. First of all, could you give us a rundown on HTB – who is who, how did you guys get together and what was the reason to start a band?

Band is Chris - Vocals, Sam Hell - Guitar, Sina - Guitar, Stu - Bass and Simon - Drums
Me(Chris) and Sam started the band Summer 07, we were in another band that wasnt exactly what we wanted to do so we decided to start a band that was a mix of all the bands we were listening to and really loved at the time. So basically we wanted to sound like a cross between Integrity and Black Sabbath with a lot of classic rock influences.
We're still very much keeping the same formula but with members changing over the last couple of years, influences have changed. We still love Black Sabbath though!

2. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

A mix up of modern hardcore with Sabbath style riffs. Dark, aggressive and menacing!







3. Can you tell us some bands that have influenced your style?

Theres quite a lot but I suppose the following - Black Sabbath, Integrity, Crowbar, Life Of Agony, Pentagram, Trapped Under Ice to name a few.

4. What’s the most important part of hardcore scene to you – the message, the people, the music or something else?

Thats a hard question, seems like hardcore doesn’t really have much of a message anymore. All that matters to me is that the band and everyone involved in the hardcore scene are sincere about what their doing.

5. Any good, upcoming bands everybody should check out?

NeverxAgain, Abolition, Brutality Will Prevail, Burning Love

6. What are the bands plans for the future?

We have two split 7"s coming out by the end of the year. One with Aboliton from London and the other with Brutality Will Prevail from Wales.
We've just started to write a new e.p for early next year which will be out on Holy Roar records.
Other than that, we'll be touring loads next year and possibly writing an album.

7. Thanks for the interview, any last words?
Listen to Black Sabbath