James: Even though we invented the bloody stuff, good British rock and metal bands do seem to still be on the endangered list, not for lack of quality mind you, we all know they’re out there, but more for lack of exposure. Got back from seeing Amplifier last night and if there was ever a prime example of a world class live band being shoe-horned into a venue no bigger than Dani Filth’s coffin, that was it! They’re far too damn good to still be playing places like the Barfly and their new album ‘Insider’ is definitely far too good to overlooked so if you get the chance to see them, hear them and you like a bit of experimental prog rock, check ‘em out. We at Hammer like this guys so much, I’m quite certain they’ll be featuring in our Critics Choice albums of 2006 which’ll be in print before the end of the year so check it out to see how they do. And don’t forget to keep the British flag flying at the Orange Goblin gig at the Mean Fiddler in December, the best early xmas present you’ll ever get!!!