Metal To The Masses 2021 Interviews: Black Lakes (Interview By Matt Bladen)

Interview with Black Lakes by Matt Bladen

MoM: Give us an introduction to the band for anyone that doesn't know you. Band name, members, style etc?

Black Lakes: We are Black Lakes, a six piece alt-rock/metal band from South Wales & Southwest England.

MoM: Elephant in the room. How have you coped with the pandemic? What have you been up too?

Black Lakes: We've had a pretty cool year despite not being able to meet up at all, so no practicing at all which has sucked! We have been working on material for the debut album online though, which has proven to be very productive, and something we intend to carry on with even after restrictions ease entirely. Our crowdfunding for the debut, which is still open, surpassed its target, which really blew us away! We also put out two singles despite the lockdown, as those were already in the can, so all in all, we did as much as we could, Covid permitting!

MoM: What experience have you had with Bloodstock/M2TM in the past?

Black Lakes: Two years ago now, we competed in a M2TM live heat in Bristol. We didn't get through, but we had a great night, and are looking forward to trying our luck again this year!

MoM: How are you feeling entering this slightly restructured M2TM format?

Black Lakes: We're confident that whatever the format, the material we have been working on is of a high quality, and we're keen to play it live for the first time at M2TM

MoM: What would it mean to play Bloodstock? Would it be more significant doing so this year, after everything that's happened with live music?

Black Lakes: Obviously playing such a prestigious festival would always be massive for us, but it's fair to say after the 18 months or so that we've had, it would be a really big deal. Playing live has always just something we've enjoyed doing, but it wasn't until it was taken away from us that we realised just how much we needed it in our lives. I can guarantee there are many bands out there, ourselves included, who will never take it for granted again!

MoM: Give us a three word rundown of what to expect in your performance?

Black Lakes: ENERGY QUALITY PASSION

Final Thought: Could have that x-factor to muddy the waters of the judges choice.