Interview: Red Fang

After a decade of churning out their unique brand of loud, heavy and fast stoner rock, Red Fang are finally making their way to New Zealand for the very first time. The four-piece are teaming up with capital city's own heavy metal masters Beastwars for two head-banging shows that are taking place across Auckland and Wellington this weekend, following a decent handful of appearances in Australia. 

The Portland group, who have carved out a reputation for releasing humour-laden music videos (like this one, and this one), are still riding high on the success of their third album Whales and Leeches,which came out late 2013 though Relapse Records. But despite their extensive touring schedule (which keeps them on the road for six months a year), the group have been making time to write some new material that according to guitarist/vocalist Bryan Giles, has seen them experiment with a slower, slightly dirge-like sound. UnderTheRadar caught up with Giles to find out more about the new album, as well as have a chat about Game Of Thrones, diamond encrusted speed boats, and quitting his day job to pursue the rock 'n' roll dream...

Click here to read the interview with Bryan Giles, and watch their latest video below...

Red Fang are playing alongside Beastwars on Saturday 16th May at Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland, and then on Sunday 17th May at San Fran in Wellington. Head over here for more details and to buy tickets.