Interview: Ben (Vocals) of Waterlines

Northern UK metalcore dirtbags Waterlines have released their first EP; the aptly titled WDGAF Vol 1 (Waterlines Don’t Give A F**k). The sum of two years hard graft, the EP showcases all aspects of the riff fuelled party machine that is Waterlines. From debut single The Halo Around The Horns through the pulverising BRACE. to Set the Pace, Waterlines don't do the same thing twice, but make everything fit together in a seamless, absorbing EP. Chances are that you’ve heard most of what this EP has to offer as over the past few years Waterlines has drip-fed us music, building up their reputation both on record and in the live environment. Which does mean this debut EP doesn’t have the freshest of feels. However, if you’re a fan of this band (and you should be), it will still be a must-listen. Not just because it puts all their recent bangers together, but because it shows cohesion in their sound. Waterlines are great, but you already knew that. Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-waterlines-wdgaf-vol-1-self-released/ With a jam packed calendar full of festival slots in 2025 including the Sophie Lancaster Stage at the sold out Bloodstock Open Air Festival, Radar, Hammerdown and many more, Waterlines are coming to a festival near you. Before festival season gets underway, Waterlines are heading out on a co-headline tour with Rituals in April, with a northern leg and a southern leg across two long weekends. Waterlines + Rituals + Within Reach - April 2025 10th - Weston-Super-Mare - The Electric Banana 11th - London - 229 12th - Southampton - Suburbia Waterlines + Rituals + Veiled - April 2025 17th - Nottingham - Billy Bootleggers 18th - Leeds - Hyde Park Book Club 19th - Manchester - Lions Den For ticket information for all shows, please visit the Down For Life Music website here: https://www.downforlifemusic.co.uk/dflm-presents-get-tickets/waterlines-rituals-2025 We spoke to vocalist Ben, not just about the new EP, but the journey that Waterlines have been on to date. There have been many ups and downs, but the future has never looked brighter. 2025 is already shaping up to be their most successful year and that is what we dig into here, not just talking about upcoming live shows, but the very real possibility of new music soon! Find out more here: https://www.wearewaterlines.co.uk/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/gbhbl Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gbhbl.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gbhbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio