SteveXFR

My daughter was until recently in a band called Herbivores until the vegan singer left and told them they couldn't use the name any more. She threw a bit of a tantrum when they renamed themselves Carnivores. What else could they do?

Skulls Awake We're stoner metal with a bit of punk. They had the name before I joined but it's alright, I think it suits us

Living in a box - Living in a box

Damage case - Motorhead

Eyes of the south - Down

Good Cod - Korn

Last night was Grade 2 at the Louisianna in Bristol. They are an oi punk band from the spiritual home of punk, The Isle Of Wight. Absolutely brilliant show, the whole band are really talented, the bassist in particular was awesome, he had a real Matt Freeman style going on. Support band Rats Nest were really good as well, three young lads with a ton of energy and talent. The louisiana is a great venue. Decent sound,decent beer, nice size room and it seems they have live music every night.

Overkill - Motorhead What a great tune

Time - Pink Floyd

Never ever try to apply logic to metal band names. It's the least logical thing in the world, just ask Party Cannon

Immediately before Dvne at a festival last year were another band called Pijn which is pronounced Pine. I remember the good old days when bands spelled their name with the queen's English. I blame the Beatles.

This morning it's a bit of progressive metal from Scottish band Dvne (pronounced Dune obviously).

No one knows - QOTSA

Both ways - Will Haven Excellent metal band. Recommended.

Thatcher f**ked the kids - NOFX

F**k off - Kid Rock (he is just a disgrace)

Two cups of tea - Star F**king Hipsters

Mother Russia - Sisters of Mercy

Get Back - Wings

Frome, Somerset

We're in it for fun. Covering fuel costs would be nice but we don't expect anything

We are working on those things. We're an ugly bunch though

What do you mean you don't remember Stool Sample Ikea or Septic Frank?

Thanks for the tips. There's not much of a metal scene around here but plenty of punk and I think our music has a good punk element to it. I'll get talking to people who know people!

My originals metal band has now got a demo recorded, currently being mixed. We want to start getting gigs. Who should I be sending demos to? Venues? Promotors? Local MP? Someone else? We're not exactly wedding party material. I love what we do but we're not a mass appeal band. Support slots would be ideal.