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Despite the occasional demo trickling out over the past several years, it wasn't until mid-October that we learnt ex-My Chemical Romance guitarist Ray Toro would be releasing his debut album Remember The Light in less than a month's time. Lead single Take The World soon followed, so we decided it was about time to catch up with Toro and find out just what's in store for us with his new project.

This week Black Orchid Empire embark on a UK headline in celebration of the release of their debut album Archetype. We caught up with frontman Paul Visser to hear his touring tips and stories from the road, from pushing their van up a muddy hill to dressing room mishaps...

American theatrical metal outfit Ice Nine Kills have brought their heavy and horror-lit influenced songs to stages across the UK this month. We caught up with frontman Spencer Charnas to chat about the band's stories from the road and trust us, there are some pretty outrageous ones!

This week VANT will play an intimate show at The Cluny in Newcastle as part of the annual Dr Martens Stand For Something Tour. We caught up with frontman Mattie Vant ahead of the show to talk about influences, activism and more.

One of tech metal’s forerunners alongside bands like Sikth and Meshuggah, Dutch six-piece Textures are one of the genre’s most revered bands. Playing undercard to Sunday headliners Between The Buried & Me, we spoke with drummer Stef Broks and vocalist Daniël De Jongh to get the lowdown on their new double album venture and to get their take on the Tech-Fest experience.

Last month saw the release of Versive's new single Pretend and this is only just the beginning. With plans to release an EP and tour in the new year we caught up with guitarist/vocalist Conor to chat about his writing inspirations, the most rock 'n roll thing about the band's hometown and more.

Next week UK rock outfit Milestones take to the road with WSTR for a series of shows in support of their debut EP Equal Measures. We caught up with vocalist Matt Clarke to find out his touring essentials, outrageous moments and more.

This week Australian alt-rockers Dead Letter Circus head to the UK from down under for a series of headline shows. We caught up with the band ahead of the tour to discuss their favourite way to pass time on the road, their most memorable moment and more.

Next week sees SHVPES embark on their UK tour in support of their debut album PAIN. JOY. ECSTACY. DESPAIR, so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to chat to frontman Griffin Dickinson about the band's touring antics.

Oxjam Music Festival kicked off last night in Dalston with performances from Boxed In, Stealing Sheep and superstar DJ Fatboy Slim.