Kerrang Tour Special Part 1 // Interview with Fearless Vampire Killers

The Kerrang Tour is back, and with Fearless Vampire Killers, Tonight Alive, Chiodos, Black Veil Brides on the line up and a DJ set from William Control there is no doubt that it's a stellar line-up. 

Est.1987 headed down to Manchester's Academy 1 to check out all the action and catch up with a few of the bands to bring you the hottest interviews. 

First up we met Fearless Vampire Killers to chat about playing on larger stages, song writing and their new literary exposition...

Modestep Headline Tour // Interview & Live Review

Last time Est.1987 caught up with Modestep the London four-piece were supporting Lostprophets on tour. This time around we are back in Manchester and the boys are on a headline tour [the majority of which a sell out], and just getting ready to release their debut album “Evolution Theory” on February 11^th

We caught up with them to chat about touring, misconceptions and why you should never go to sleep on the tour bus with your shoes on.

Anberlin // Interview & Live Review, Manchester Academy

After over a decade in the industry Florida five-piece, Anberlin remain as strong as ever. Now on their sixth record, "Vital", the band are back in the UK on a headline tour. After postponing the dates to take up a support slot with Smashing Pumpkins [we'll let them off] the tour finally hit Manchester Academy 3.

Est.1987 headed down to check out the live show and caught up with lead singer Stephen Christian to chat about the new material, the change in the industry throughout their life as a band and why you should walk out of at least one interview in your career

Itch (Former King Bl​ues Frontman) // Tour Preview

Meet Itch. The former front-man of the now disbanded The King Blues is going it alone and unhindered by anything other than the limits of his own tireless imagination is developing into one of the UK's s finest and most authentic songwriters.

With influences stemming from punk, pop, reggae, folk and dubstep, Itch’s heavyweight collection of new solo songs will emerge throughout 2013. He will also be joining the brilliant AWOLNATION on their February tour. For all the live dates and to watch the video for "Spooky Kids" click below...

ONE TO WATCH // Misty Miller // "Girlfriend" Track of The Day

Meet Misty Miller. This exciting eighteen year old is set to make her mark on 2013. Stay locked to Est.1987 where we will bring you Misty's new EP in a few weeks. However, for now you can whet your appetite with the enchanting and raw "Girlfriend"; the perfect track to get your weekend started.

Click below to check it out...

Don Broco // Single Review, “Fancy Dress” & Free Download

 The Bedford four-piece, off the back of the success of their debut album “Priorities”, release single “Fancy Dress” on 4^th February. And, with a headline tour in February it is set to be a busy year for the quartet.

Want to know what we thought of the new single and how you can downland it for free? Click below…

SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL GOES INTER​NATIONAL // MAIN FEST​IVAL NEW ADDITIONS i​ncl. WE ARE THE ​OCEAN​

SLAM DUNK is the festival that just keeps getting bigger and bigger. And this year is no exception because the Slam Dunk team are excited to announce events in Scotland, Wales and Ireland in addition to the already extended 3 day festival.

They will feature select bands from the main Slam Dunk Festival who will play across two stages and will all be headlined by pop punk headliners Four Year Strong and will include a stellar pop punk lineup of The Wonder Years, Man Overboard and Fireworks.

For all the line-up and ticket info click below...

Blitz Kids // Interview & Live Review

A busy year lies ahead for Nantwich’s Blitz Kids. Ready to build on their successful 2012, the band are getting ready to release their new album, head out on tour with Lower Than Atlantis and are currently on the road with We The Kings and Natives.

Est.1987 headed down to Leeds Cockpit to check them out and the boys took time out to chat about the progression of their sound, touring and why you should never play Goldfinger in John Feldmann’s house.