1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We are Virology, we are a two (along with our favourite robotic drummer) piece death metal band from Cardiff. We’ve been playing together since around 2023. After an arduous search for a drummer we decided to subject the general public to our home brand of tech death with just the two of us.
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 vocalist James is a veteran of the competition with his previous band Blind Divide, It will be Bunny’s first experience of M2TM. From previous experience the competition allows for lots of different groups to come together and experience all different styles of metal and we are hopeful to pick up a few new fans along the way!
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
Our local scene is incredibly important to us, we are keen to strengthen the scene by linking with other bands and getting on more shows after the competition is done
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?
It will be our first time playing at The Bunkhouse after attending various shows there. We are excited to take to the stage!
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
We are hoping to meet some really cool bands and fans and look to get on shows together after the competition is finished. We are also hoping to release our first album this year and hope to promote this throughout the competition if we are lucky enough to make it to the later rounds!
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
It would be a hell of a fucking party, having seen what previous years finals looked like (and they were bonkers) if we are lucky enough to play the Day of Wreckoning or indeed Bloodstock, rest assured we will go apeshit
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?
We have played with Exaust and Paroxism before and we’re keen to see what they’re going to bring to these shows!
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
Orrible wall of death metal.
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