M2TM South Wales 2024: Swansea Heat #2 Interview With The Ginger Lizards By Paul Hutchings

Interview with The Ginger Lizards – Heat #2, M2TM, The Bunkhouse, Swansea 20th March 2024

1. Let’s start with introductions. Who is who and what does each person do in the band?

We have Paul Daniels on drums, Adam Robinson on bass/backing vocals, Sam Bevan on backing guitar, Martin Thomas on Lead guitar, and Martin Daniels on vocals.

2. Where are you from and how long have you been together?

Were from around Swansea, the band started as a three-piece in 2021 with the two Martins and Paul, later joined by Sam and then later joined by Adam.

3. Describe your music in five words.

Old School British Heavy Metal

4. What prompted you to apply to be part of Metal to the Masses – South Wales?

It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out there and perform for new audiences, we also have some awesome bands in our heat that I can’t wait to see. We have played with The Rusty Nutz before and they put on a great show, can’t wait to see it again. We were supposed to be playing with Apathy Avenue before but the show got cancelled last minuet so it will be great to meet them, and Bleed the Fifth, from what I have heard I'm going to love their set.

5. If you have played Metal to the Masses before, tell us about your previous experiences and importantly, why you’ve returned!

We haven't played M2TM before. Don't be gentle. 

6. Bloodstock is a big festival – have you attended the festival in the past? If so, what would you say are the best things about the weekend?

The festival always clashed with another event over that weekend which is a shame because I have wanted to go for years, luckily though that festival has gone a bit shit in recent years, so this year I'm coming to Bloodstock and If we can win our way there that'll be even better... so long as were not on when someone I want to see is playing, otherwise Martin might have to pick up bassist duty again.

7. Apart from Metal to the Masses, what do you have planned for 2024?

Were currently working on a new album, and its mainly going to be gigs maybe we will even get Friday/Saturday back-to-back shows so we can call it a tour.

8. What can we expect from you in your heat?

A well-rehearsed set performed by a bunch of lads having fun. We have been described as “very active” on stage and there will always be someone up to something.

9. And what are you expecting in your heat and journey through the competition?

It’s going to be a great night and we're really looking forward to performing with these bands. It’s going to be a tough competition, and we will deal with results when they arrive, if we go through great, if not we will come back and have another go next year. For now, the goal is to show up on the 30th and have fun.

10. Finally, where can people find details of the band – promote your socials here!

www.facebook.com/thegingerlizards/
www.instagram.com/thegingerlizards/
www.spotify.com/artist/thegingerlizards
www.youtube.com/@thegingerlizards2231