Rob caught up with Davey Richmond from Glamour Of The Kill backstage at Birmingham Academy 2 to talk about their new album 'Savages', their current tour and much more.

You are set to release your second full length studio album ‘Savages’ on the 23d September, how did you find the whole writing and recording process this time around?
Davey Richmond Vocal/Bass): It went a lot easier this time around, we recorded that album in 2009 and then sat on it for 2 years, so that's 5 years old, we've been waiting since then, we have changed our style a lot. I've gone a lot more aggressive with the vocals and we have progressed a lot more with the band, we made that album when we were kids you know, since then we have done some big tours and festivals which has moulded us into the band we are now, and its reflected into the songs. As for recording it we worked with a producer called Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice and Men), after the American tour in November which was great as he's worked with some great bands in our genre, it was nice for him to record with a band that was a bit different to what he's used to.

What themes and stories do you cover within ‘Savages’?
With lyrics, we always try to write about cool subjects, that doesn't relate to us but what others can relate to when they listen to the songs, there's a song about drug addiction, missing a loved one, losing a loved one and even one about having a great party with your friends, there's something on this record that someone can relate to, there's a lot of feel good songs on it.

How would you say ‘Savages’ compares to your début album?
I think it's just an example of a band progressing from experience really, we were kids when we wrote the first album. This album is faster and it's more aggressive, and my vocals are a bit more 'Hetfieldy', Mike on the guitar has really stepped it up, especially with him being in 'Axewound' it has pushed him to being a better musician.

The artwork for ‘Savages’ is pretty awesome who came up with the ideas and final design?
We went through quite a few artists for the final product, a lot didn't get what we wanted, 'Savages' is quite an aggressive name, we wanted the cover to be pretty brutal but really cool, we got in contact with a few artists but what they came up with was shite. I got in contact with a guy called Paul Jackson(Young Guns, Alexisonfire, Jonny Truant) and he came up with two dogs ripping a guys face off, it was pretty awesome.

You are just over half way through your UK tour how have you found the shows?
It's gone really well, it's always hard when you're first on, we've been playing to crowds that we wouldn't normally play to, but all the shows have sold out, it's cool to be back in the UK and playing these sold out shows, it's a really cool feeling, we haven't played in the UK for a year and a half so its great to play here again.

You have been touring alongside Motionless In White and The Defiled how have you found touring with these bands?
It's been absolutely amazing, I've known the Defiled guys since the first Sonisphere festival in 2009, and we have never had a chance to tour with them guys, and party hard, and Motionless in White are on the same management as us, so it's been cool meeting them guys, so I'm enjoying myself.

In November you are heading out to mainland Europe to support Papa Roach how did this come about and how much are you looking forward to these shows?
We toured with them before in Europe for 9 shows, and we got on really well with them, Jacoby is the nicest guy in the world, so we got invited back out with them, it's gonna be massive venues, wer'e main support so its gonna be pretty awesome, they're all such nice guys and I've been a fan for years since I was in school.

What do you have planned once the Papa Roach shows come to an end?
We're just getting things booked up for 2014, were doing a tour with a big band in the UK and Europe which I can't say who yet. Then it's going to be festivals which will soon come around again.

What would you say your biggest highs and lows as a band have been so far?
Biggest highs for me is the chance to tour around the world, we've done it a few times, I've wanted to go to America since Home Alone 2, ya know the pigeon lady. Opening Download main stage was mental, there aren't that many lows, just being away from family and friends really, and I think early on in our career, we had a few set backs , my advice is to take a pinch of salt with everyone as people can be full of shit and things don't work out as they should.

Where do you hope to see Glamour Of The Kill in a year’s time?
At moment we want to get this album out and tour it tour it tour it and make sure every one hears it, I don't want to blow my own trumpet but it is a fucking cool record. We want to play bigger venues, tour Australia and Japan, we have a big following in Japan, we want to make sure that happens next year.

One last random question that we ask every band, if you could be an animal out of a zebra or Giraffe which one would you be and why?
A Giraffe, you never see them get attacked by lions do you, when you watch a wildlife program, you always see a Zebra getting eaten. And you can see what's coming, and also Chuck Norris Invented the Giraffe when he uppercut a horse.

Thanks for your time is there a message for your fans reading this?
Our album comes out on the 21st of September, buy the record, learn the words and sing along at our shows.

Interview by Robert Lawrence