DISTORTED SOUND MAGAZINE
“ At the end of the day we are all alternative
Embracing Diversity Courtesans are
Heavy music in 2017 has expanded its horizons to new and rather intriguing places . and the spectrum of heavy music is evolving . Bloodstock Festival has a handful of COURTESANS are probably the most intriguing band out of the bunch . The allgenres . With Bloodstock ’ s stereotypical all metal approach , for the COURTESANS ,
“ We ’ re very nervous but we are so excited . We are so honoured to be playing the Sophie stage . It ’ s a big deal for us , this is the biggest festival we ’ ve ever played so we are really excited !” Exclaims vocalist Sinead La Bella whilst guitarist Saffire Sanchez adds , “ we don ’ t quite fit into that demographic so they are
8 going to see something they aren ’ t used to seeing .” Indeed the musical style of COURTESANS is different to what people usually expect to be billed at festivals like Bloodstock . From the grunge-tones of PUPPY , the modern grooves of CHELSEA GRIN to the COURTESANS themselves , 2017 ’ s edition of Bloodstock has expanded their pastures and it showcases the evolution that is present in heavy music