The Games People Play With CARL JACKSON From WOLSTEN BUTCHERS

Interview by Kris Peters
The last 12 months has seen punk rock outfit the Wolsten Butchers
share the stage with some iconic punk rock acts like The Decline,
and international punk stalwarts Guttermouth and Belvedere, but
none of those experiences could have prepared them for the
unexpected and massive success of the single Live Dead Die Fast
which catapulted the name Wolsten Butchers into corners of the
music world never before imagined.
But now the fun really starts.
Global success brings with it increased expectation and heightened
scrutiny, so often the next track released can either make or break
a band long term. So what do the Wolsten Butchers do?
Release another absolute banger with Play These Games, further
exploring the hard rock element of the band's musical psyche and
keeping their foot flat to the floor in all relevant
departments.
HEAVY caught up with singer/guitarist Carl Jackson to find out
about the new track and how the boys handled their sudden rise to
prominence.
"It's the first thing I think I've done in my life that potentially
I could say is highly anticipated," Jackson laughed about the
impending release of the new single. "It's a blessing and a curse
when you have a song that does really well, you have to… well I
suppose you don't have to follow that up, but you want to. You want
the same response as the last one, potentially even more. So I'm
excited. I love the song. I love the clip. I'm really excited about
what it is, but also just really nervous about what people are
going to think."
In the full interview, the discussion focused on the Wolston
Butchers' upcoming single release, Play These Games, with Carl
expressing both excitement and anxiety about following up their
previous hit, Live Dead Die Fast. He described the new track as
heavier, complemented by a bright music video concept that
contrasts its intensity. He also reflected on the band's evolving
sound and their openness to creating radio-friendly pop-punk
music.
The conversation also highlighted the band's energetic live
performances, upcoming shows including a gig with Bodyjar, and
participation in the We Belong Festival with Frenzal Rhomb.


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