Interview with Goatwhore – 07/05/2012 – The Recue Rooms, Nottingham by Dylan Raine

I caught up with the guitarist from Goatwhore for a few minutes prior to their set on their European tour in Nottingham and asked them a few things about the band and the music. Although the interview was originally recorded, due to a technical fault I’m writing it up instead

So what do you think of Nottingham?

Nottingham’s not bad, everything feels a little dreary but we have a good crowd.

Can you tell me a little about yourselves and where this all started?

The band has been going since early 1997 and had a few line-up changes in which we have 2 of the original members left.

Can you give us an explanation behind the name? 

We’ve had this question loads of times, the name originates from a bunch of guys visiting a strip club back at the start of the band and commenting on one of the girls looking like a ‘Goatwhore’, I guess it kinda just stuck after that. 

I hear multiple influences from your music, but where would you say your main source of influence lies?

Our main influence is from the likes of Thrash, Heavy Metal, and Black Metal 

The Album ‘Blood for the Master’ is out now, so what were you thinking prior to creating it?

We don’t usually go into a studio with an absolute plan on creating anything; we just play and see what happens. 

Do you have any plans for a new album in the near future?

We plan on touring for the next 12 months promoting ‘Blood for the Master’ then maybe look at writing a 7” sometime next year.

What would you say are the main features that make your music stand out from the rest?

I’d say we have a very defined and raw sound, ranging within the heavy metal to thrash elements. It’s this which makes us stand out.

Do you have any upcoming Gigs, Tours, and Shows?

We’ve got a few more weeks of our European tour before heading off to Australia & New Zealand.

Is there anything else you would like to add that I have missed out on?

Come and check us out and have a beer with us!

European Tour:

07.05.12  –  UK, Nottingham  –  The Rescue Rooms

08.05.12  –  UK, Aberdeen  –  The Tunnels

09.05.12  –  UK, Manchester  –  Moho

10.05.12   –  North Ireland, Belfast  –  Limelight

11.05.12  –  Ireland, Dublin  –  The Pint

12.05.12  –  UK, Plymouth  –  White Rabbit

13.05.12  –  UK, London  –  Underworld

14.05.12  –  Belgium, Antwerp  –  Trix

15.05.12  –  Germany, Stuttgart  –  1210

16.05.12  –  Switzerland,  Winterthur  –  Gaswerk

17.05.12  –  Germany, München  –  Feierwerk

18.05.12  –  Italy,  Massa  –  Swamp Club

19.05.12  –  Italy, Misano Adriatico (RN)  –  Boulevard Club

20.05.12  –  Austria, Wien  –  Viper Room

21.05.12  –  Slovenia, Ljubljana  –  Gala Hala

22.05.12  –  Czech Rep, Prague  –  Hoodoo Club

23.05.12  –  Germany, Dresden  –  Chemiefabrik

24.05.12  –  Germany, Hamburg  –  Markthalle

25.05.12  –  Denmark, Copenhagen  –  Pumpehuset

26.05.12  –  Germany, Berlin  –  K17

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