Adam is the man behind Cacophonous Sarcophagus, a night in Bristol that has gained a reputation for being one of best experimental music nights in the country. It certainly didn’t slow down during 2015 so Rich checked in to find out if there was a bit of method behind the musical madness.

Box Records has had a ridiculous year. Matt Baty not only releases all this incredible music but plays in stupidly good bands too who have torn apart Cosmic Carnage on many an occasion so is an all-out Cosmic hero. Rich managed to grab five minutes with the busiest man in show business.

Torpor kinda sound like a speeded up, more pissed off Godflesh. We love them, how can you not love something so brutal? They’ve just played the biggest gig of their life supporting Amenra in London so Rich had a chat with bassist/vocalist Lauren to find out what the fuck is going on.

John Sturm caught up with Dorje before their show in Cardiff for a chat about social media, the financial implications of touring, influences and a question of biscuits.

Golden Cabinet put on gigs in Shipley, the line ups always make our jaw hit the fucking floor. It’s pure DIY powered love of music and we think their operation is simply wonderful. Rich had a chat with them to find out a bit more.

We’ve never quite recovered from the time when Portland based noise rockers, Rabbits destroyed the Brixton Windmill at a Cosmic Carnage night. The front man, Josh Hughes also runs a label called Eolian Empire, which pumps out some of the most innovative heavy bands we’ve ever heard. By Richard Collins

The Cosmic Dead are probably our favourite Scottish, hairy, booze hounds of all time. They aren’t your average jam band, they go fucking bonkers on stage which has helped them become one of the most loved psych bands in the country. Here’s what James Mckay had to say about the world he lives in. By Richard Collins

Casual Nun are an intense hypnotic beast on stage and we were delighted to find out they are recording an album with Wayne at Bear Bites Horse studios which we can look forward to next year. Here’s what Matt from the band thinks about 2015 and some other shit. By Richard Collins

Moñecho is the recording moniker of Williamsport, Pennsylvania native Matthew James Serra. Currently a one-man project, Moñecho blends elements of folk, ambient, various non-Western musics and a metallic heaviness. He has recently released his début album Past Waters/Fever Lives, so we caught up to discuss the origins and inspiration of this album, as well as Moñecho’s future plans. Echoes and Dust is also exclusively premiering the track Torrent from the upcoming album. By Inna Nemchenko

It’s been another incredible year for Rocket Recordings. At Echoes and Dust we simply adore this label and can’t wait to find out what they are going to throw at us next year. Rich had a chat with Chris Reeder from the label.

Chris is another one of those multi project pioneers. He’s in three bands all together – Meadows, Jotnarr and Mother Sky and if that’s not enough he puts on a majority of the great gigs in Colchester under the guise Shallow Leisure. Chris played the first two Cosmic Carnage gigs and is a total legend, here’s what he had to say about some stuff. BY Richard Collins

Anthony is a promoting god here in London town. This year saw the second Raw Power festival which was the most ridiculous event of all time, he’s very busy planning next year’s festival but we distracted him for a few minutes to find out what the fuck is happening… here’s the result.

Behind today’s door we have Gordon Watson. Gordon has been in around the London underground music scene for decades. Axe man for the incredible Terminal Cheesecake and front man for the ridiculous Luminous Bodies who have gained a reputation for being the most fun live band on the scene. Here’s what he makes of 2015.

On ‘Ygg Huur’ Krallice attempts to do what no black metal band does or does as well, which is to combine a pronounced attempt at technically-challenging play with black metal. Al Necro spoke with singer/guitarist Mick Barr to find out more.

Behind door number four of our fucked up advent calendar is Tanya Byrne from Bismuth and Nadir. Bismuth released a jaw dropping album entitled ‘Unavailing’ this year, here’s what she thinks about what’s going on around her.

In this edition, Rich chats to Wayne Adams, the man behind Bear Bites Horse Studios and can also be found rocking out in Shitwife, Death Pedals and Ladyscraper. Basically, he’s a DIY legend… here’s what he had to say!

Richard Collins has caught up with shit loads of our favourite people from across the scene and we’ll be publishing one every day until we run out… like a brutal advent calendar! Behind today’s door is Andy Smith from one of our favourite labels, Riot Season Records.

Gaz Cloud caught up with the London-based New Zealand rock band Agent after a sweaty, successful show at Camden’s Barfly.

Richard Collins has caught up with shit loads of our favourite people from across the scene and we’ll be publishing one every day until we run out… like a brutal advent calendar! We kick off proceedings with Joe Thompson from undoubtedly one of our bands of the year, Hey Colossus. Enjoy!

Sander van den Driesche had the opportunity to sit down with both OHHMS guitarists, Daniel Sargent and Marc George, where they had a chat about the band’s festival appearances, their recent tours with Slabdragger and The Moth, Holy Roar Records and more.

Guido Segers caught up with Lars (guitars/vocals) and Bastian (drummer) from German black metal band Sun Worship and asked them some questions about the band’s view on black metal, their inspiration and what it was like to play Roadburn Festival. “I must say that I don’t really like the concept of scenes and their aesthetic rules in general.”