Bloodstock M2TM South Wales Interviews: Winter - East Heat #2 Green Rooms 21.02.26

Interview With Winter - East Heat #2 Green Rooms 21.02.26



1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.

We are WINTER. We are a 4 piece Welsh Metalcore band formed In the heart of Newport, following our debut releases success “Malevolent” we wanted to throw ourselves back into the heavy pitting and neck breaking breakdowns.

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?

Our lead vocalist has done the previous two M2TM with other bands. After going to the shows ourselves, we knew this was a competition that we wanted to participate in.

3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?

The local scene is a key element of our band. We all love to support the local scene when we get the chance to. We’re really looking forward to seeing some local bands through M2TM.

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?

Our lead vocalist has played both venues but the remainder of the band are excited to get into these venues and get some pits started. A few of the members have been in the green rooms but have never been on stage.

5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?

As it is our first time competing our expectation is to turn up to a great venue , play with some fantastic bands and most importantly spread our music. We would love the opportunity to play bloodstock but it will be a hard competition with all of these amazing bands competing. We wish them all the best and we can’t wait to share a stage with them.

6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?

Playing day of reckoning or bloodstock would mean the world to us as we’re a band who have recently reborn. To get to that stage within the early days of the band would be everything.

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?

Following their latest single release and ep release we are really looking forward to seeing Virtue in vain take on the stage. As well we are excited to see syndicate, Excursia and if you’re near Manchester go see Bloodsaw.

8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?

Heavy riffs and circle pits