Monty Sewell

SUB-EDITOR
Rock 'N’ Roll is dead? You’re having a laugh. For the last few years, Monty has spent her time researching, reviewing, writing and retorting on some of the industry’s finest.


From local gems to arena-sized extravaganzas, Monty has chatted with both big names and small. With a highlight year coming from her work at Download Festival 2023 and a continuous influx of raveningly good rock, Metal, blues music and beyond beckoning to be indulged into, her passion for the scene and writing emerges through MetalTalk.

Hellfest / ‘If No One Else Will Do It, I Will’

Nabila Slama, creator of No Sleep Till Hellfest and pioneer of the unsigned, grassroots industry talks to MetalTalk about opening up the industry to unseen talent. @montyrockssewell @nosleeptillhellfest.official @hellfestopenair @rock_pixs @rdh.photography

No Sleep Till Hellfest: The Final Night of The Heats

It was the final night of the initial stages, and the air was hot with impending exhilaration. The road to success was just around the corner. @montyrockssewell @rdh.photography @manicaggression0114 @be_nice_band @barriershardcore @officialdeadair @regretsisaband

No Sleep Till Hellfest: Night Two Kicks Up A Metal Storm

Night two of the competition and the wild hunger pouring out from these musicians had no signs of slowing down. It was a show of top-class bands on the cusp of an industry takeover. @montyrockssewell @_tony.visual_ @pest.band @thisdyinghour @fantazmazband @hellcanwaithc

No Sleep Till Hellfest: The Battle Commences

No Sleep Till Hellfest, the brainchild of Hellfest Project Manager Nabila Slama, came to Camden Town on an engagingly hardcore night of metal mayhem. @nosleeptillhellfest.official @hellfestopenair @topleftclub @phatproblem @yurmum_official @ownyourlife6 @brokenjawuk @montyrockssewell

Cart & Horses / Heavy Metal Fury With Tank And Leader Of Down

Gig Review: Tank - Leader of Down - Cart & Horses, Stratford - 20 March 2024. Tank and Leader Of Down Electrify Cart & Horses in a Night of Heavy Metal Majesty. Words: @montyrockssewell Photography: @rock_pixs @tank.officialband @leaderofdown @cartandhorseslondon

Tank / The Tragedy Behind Cart & Horses Triumph

Interview: Tank - Mick van Tuckerberg and Cliff Evans. With a new lineup and a bright future, despite recent loss, the band share details on their upcoming shows and new album. Interview: Photo: @rock_pixs

Skindred / An Absolute Beast Of A Machine In Action

Current industry titans Skindred brought it all to London's OVO Arena Wembley on a night of total metal music awe. @skindredmusic @pod @aeuofficial @montyrockssewell @_tony.visual_

Quiet Riot / Revitalised Reinvigoration Of The Sunset Strip

Quiet Riot returns to London's O2 Academy Islington with a show of benevolent marvel set deep within the hearts of one of metal's most iconic bands. @quietriotband @montyrockssewell @rock_pixs

Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium Announce Surprise Joint Headline Tour

Details of the unmissable Poisened Ascendancy tour are released in the heart of Soho as both bands speak about the upcoming mammoth twenty-year celebration. @bfmvofficial @triviumband @montyrockssewell @_tony.visual_

Gypsy’s Kiss / Steve Harris, David Smith And The Cart & Horses

Interview: Celebrate Gypsy's Kiss 50th anniversary with a historical look at the band's impact in the Iron Maiden family tree. See you at Cart & Horses on 27 April 2024. Photo: @rdh.photography Interview: @montyrockssewell @gypsyskissband @cartandhorseslondon @rock_pixs

Monty Sewell

SUB-EDITOR
Rock 'N’ Roll is dead? You’re having a laugh. For the last few years, Monty has spent her time researching, reviewing, writing and retorting on some of the industry’s finest.


From local gems to arena-sized extravaganzas, Monty has chatted with both big names and small. With a highlight year coming from her work at Download Festival 2023 and a continuous influx of raveningly good rock, Metal, blues music and beyond beckoning to be indulged into, her passion for the scene and writing emerges through MetalTalk.

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