1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We’re Blood Red Lips, an original hard rock band from Caerphilly, South Wales. Formed in 2019, we’re a 4 piece band and our sound is rooted in the grit of classic rock and metal and delivered with our own flavour. We like big riffs, dark hooks, and choruses and melodies that stick in your head. We love leaning into a slightly gothic themes including mortality, obsession, folklore, and desire. Pulling this all together to form our sound and drive.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
The Metal To The Masses competition is something we’ve always respected because it genuinely champions bands from all avenues and promotes grassroots music and venues. We were lucky enough to be included in the heats a few years ago, and we had great fun playing at the bunkhouse in Swansea. But this year felt like the right time for us to re-enter. We’ve recently had a line up change and where we are now has resulted in us writing some of our strongest material yet and we can’t wait to get it in front of people. We’ve had experience playing competitive showcases before, but M2TM has its own legacy and reputation and being part of it this year is something we’re really excited about.
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
The local scene is everything. South Wales has an incredibly passionate and supportive metal and rock community, and we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Playing shows with local bands pushes us to be better, keeps the scene alive, and builds real connections. Supporting each other is how scenes survive and thrive. Grassroots venues and artists need the recognition they deserve.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
We love the Green Rooms venue and the team there! We’ve played Green Rooms before and it’s a killer venue, great atmosphere, great sound, and always a strong crowd. Jonny and the team are fantastic and really supportive. It feels like the perfect setting for M2TM, and we can’t wait to get back on that stage and give it everything and turn the Green Rooms Red!
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
Playing Bloodstock would be incredible, and that’s something that as a band would mean a massive amount to us, but M2TM is also about more than that. We’re looking to connect with new people, fans, build relationships with other bands, promoters, and people in the industry, and push ourselves as a band. It’s a chance to showcase our songs in front of people and grow as a band.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
It would mean everything to us. Reaching the Day Of Wreckoning final would be a massive payoff and recognition of the work we’ve put in as a band and that our sound is respected by others. Playing Bloodstock would be a proper milestone moment. It’s one of the most respected metal festivals in the UK, and to represent Blood Red Lips and South Wales on that stage would be an honour.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
The South Wales music scene is strong and there’s always such a great lineup in South Wales M2TM. That’s part of what makes it special. There’s a few bands we’ve played with before but also some new bands we cant wait to see, from our heat, Excursia are a powerhouse and from other heats, bands like Manumit and Thawn are great! We’re also looking forward to discovering new bands as much as catching the ones we already know. Fans should come early, stay late, and support the whole bill. You never know who your next favourite band will be.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
Melodic, catchy, heavy, something new!
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/blood.red.lips_official?igsh=MW5nMjZhZnA2czQzeg==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloodRedLips.Official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bloodredlips?si=X-Ky5JKy08CL8awk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodredlips_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-92jc8vWNhkU
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
The Metal To The Masses competition is something we’ve always respected because it genuinely champions bands from all avenues and promotes grassroots music and venues. We were lucky enough to be included in the heats a few years ago, and we had great fun playing at the bunkhouse in Swansea. But this year felt like the right time for us to re-enter. We’ve recently had a line up change and where we are now has resulted in us writing some of our strongest material yet and we can’t wait to get it in front of people. We’ve had experience playing competitive showcases before, but M2TM has its own legacy and reputation and being part of it this year is something we’re really excited about.
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
The local scene is everything. South Wales has an incredibly passionate and supportive metal and rock community, and we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Playing shows with local bands pushes us to be better, keeps the scene alive, and builds real connections. Supporting each other is how scenes survive and thrive. Grassroots venues and artists need the recognition they deserve.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
We love the Green Rooms venue and the team there! We’ve played Green Rooms before and it’s a killer venue, great atmosphere, great sound, and always a strong crowd. Jonny and the team are fantastic and really supportive. It feels like the perfect setting for M2TM, and we can’t wait to get back on that stage and give it everything and turn the Green Rooms Red!
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
Playing Bloodstock would be incredible, and that’s something that as a band would mean a massive amount to us, but M2TM is also about more than that. We’re looking to connect with new people, fans, build relationships with other bands, promoters, and people in the industry, and push ourselves as a band. It’s a chance to showcase our songs in front of people and grow as a band.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
It would mean everything to us. Reaching the Day Of Wreckoning final would be a massive payoff and recognition of the work we’ve put in as a band and that our sound is respected by others. Playing Bloodstock would be a proper milestone moment. It’s one of the most respected metal festivals in the UK, and to represent Blood Red Lips and South Wales on that stage would be an honour.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
The South Wales music scene is strong and there’s always such a great lineup in South Wales M2TM. That’s part of what makes it special. There’s a few bands we’ve played with before but also some new bands we cant wait to see, from our heat, Excursia are a powerhouse and from other heats, bands like Manumit and Thawn are great! We’re also looking forward to discovering new bands as much as catching the ones we already know. Fans should come early, stay late, and support the whole bill. You never know who your next favourite band will be.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
Melodic, catchy, heavy, something new!
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/blood.red.lips_official?igsh=MW5nMjZhZnA2czQzeg==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloodRedLips.Official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bloodredlips?si=X-Ky5JKy08CL8awk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodredlips_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-92jc8vWNhkU
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