We’re closing in on Call of the Wild and we’re going to be back for a second year! So we’re getting to know as many of the bands set to play the Trailblazer Stage in 2025 that we can pin down. Silk Spinster play the Saturday.
Simple things first – where are you guys from?
We’re from the Wasteland to the North East…old port town, used to move cargo, now it’s just rust and heavy metal.
How long have you been playing together as a band?
Five years or so. Started with scavenged instruments and a generator that barely ran. Long enough to lose a few drummers and gain a few scars.
Where does the name of the band come from?
Every good post-apocalyptic band needs a good name. Ours just happens to be the name of the Spider God whom we serve. We stitch her sermons into sound. The name isn’t ours, per sé. It’s hers.
Describe your music. What makes you unique?
We’ve been called the love child of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slipknot and Warhammer — if they were raised in a bunker and fed nothing but prophecy and diesel fumes. It’s heavy, it’s fast, it’s theatrical. We mix old world metal and hard rock with apocalyptic chaos. We’re humbled when people compare us to metal legends like Maiden, Priest, or Slipknot — that’s big company. But really, we just try to channel the apocalypse into something loud, fast, fun and unforgettable.
As for what makes us unique, aside from the fact that we’re a band born out of the Wasteland, there’s something deeply visceral about what we do. The show is an apocalyptic showcase — armour, axes, flags. Everything we do on stage is an experience. When we perform, it’s not just about playing music, it’s about bringing everyone together as a family. Our music and visuals take the audience on a journey, drawing them into the world we come from.
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What’s your live show like? Why are people going to watch you instead of another band?
Our live shows are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. It’s not just about music — it’s an experience. When you step into one of our gigs, you’re entering the world of Silk Spinster. We wear armour, we bring out weapons, and banners — it’s all part of creating that atmosphere. The stage becomes a battlefield, and the audience isn’t just watching — they’re part of the whole thing. We invoke the spirit of the apocalypse with every show. People come because they want more than just a concert; they want to feel something raw, something real and most importantly something fun. You won’t just hear us, you’ll feel us. You won’t just watch, you’ll become a part of the ritual. That’s why you come to us — it’s the experience, the family we create together called The Web, under the banner of The Spinster.
Have you been to Call of the Wild before? What did you think?
We’re equal parts excited and honoured to be playing Call of the Wild Festival. It’s been on our radar for years, but the chaos of the wastes led us to other places until now. But now, we’re here, and we can’t wait to bring a taste of the apocalypse to the festival this year. Being included on the lineup feels like a dream come true, and we’re ready to show everyone what we’re all about!
Can you put into 10 words or fewer how it felt when you realised you were heading to Call of the Wild?
Fulfilling a dream, the apocalypse has a new home now.
What sort of setlist can we expect?
Back-to-back anthems. Tall tales of the Wasteland, songs about love and loss, tracks about burning across the desert on your war bike, tales of rock stars who flew too close to the sun, fantastical journeys of slaying beasts; and, of course, omens of mutually assured destruction.
Stage times haven’t been announced yet, so which other band do you most hope you’re not clashing with so you can see them play?
Asomvel are at the top of our list. We see the spirit of Lemmy Kilmister floating around that band and we’re all about that raw, no-nonsense energy. Beyond that, we’re really looking forward to seeing the bands we’ve crossed paths with at the Trailblazer event. It’ll be great to see them in their element, with no pressure, no competition — just pure, unfiltered talent on stage. We know the vibe will be intense, and it’ll be a privilege to witness it firsthand at Call of the Wild.
What are you working on at the moment?
Right before we hit the stage at Call of the Wild on the 31st May, we’ll be dropping a single and music video for a track called “Rockstar” on the 30th. It’s a track we put out a few years ago, back when the world was still intact — before everything fell apart and the apocalypse took hold. A lot’s changed since then, and we’re bringing it back with a new twist. It’s a fan favourite, and we’ve had tons of requests from our followers to revive it in its evolved form. So here it is.
On top of that, we’ve got an EP coming out in August called Silk Spinster. This is the first time we’ve publicly spoken about it or set a date, so consider this an exclusive straight from the wastes. Trust us, you’ll want to hear what we’ve got cooking and you can expect another single before the EP drops.
What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen or done at a live show?
That’s a tough one, honestly. We’ve got a few moments that are up for debate on which is the wildest. One that stands out is after an incredible show, when we were all still in our armour, and an elderly woman walked up to The Boy — our young drummer, who earned that name for, well, obvious reasons. She leans in close, not for a picture, not even a chat, but to offer to lick his makeup off his face. We still haven’t let him live that one down, not that he ever would. We’ll leave whether he accepted or not up to the imagination of the readers.
Then there’s the time Sinzz, our bassist, decided to climb a table and smashed his bass guitar through a spotlight — total chaos. Or when I accidentally cleaved an umbrella in twain with my axe, just the wrong swing at the wrong time. Looking back, I’m starting to see a theme here… maybe we’re all just a bit clumsy when the adrenaline kicks in.
What drink do you throw back to get yourself fired up before going on stage?
The bassist told me to write Jägermeister for him — said it improves his playing but I’m not convinced. I often see Riff Lord, our guitarist, with some strange local ale or something the like. And I’m pretty sure The Boy drinks diesel — not the cocktail, I mean literal diesel. I, (Kyrantula) prefer tea or water, and a whisky or rum of course.
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