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he past year has been one that so many people might want to forget when it comes to the music scene. With music venues not being allowed to operate, recording studios facing restrictions and artists finding it so hard to release new music due to the hurdles a global pandemic throws their way. It is no surprise that so many artists have lost the way on their musical journey. One band that have soaked up all that pressure and overcome those obstacles is Lincoln Punk Rock band ‘Hells Ditch’. Not only have they kept momentum high, but they have set the tone for what is going to be a stella future for the band. Hailing from Lincoln, Hell’s Ditch formed in 2019 having met each other while touring the UK and Europe in previous bands Bad Ideas, River Jumpers, Dearest, Knock Our Kaine and more. Previously sharing the stage with the likes of Anti-Flag, H20, Reel Big Fish, Mad Caddies and gracing the stages at Download, Groezrock and Rebellion Festivals. It is clear that the members of Hell’s Ditch are experienced enough to overcome anything that might get in their way.
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Words: Jordan Bell They have truly earnt the success that is set for them. The band formed with intentions to make Hell’s Ditch their most ambitious and defining work to date. As we sit here one week on after the release of their brand new single ‘The Scrape’, we look back at what has been a short but definitive period for the band. Since announcing the band in December 2019 fans have feasted on three killer singles, The Likes of Us, Hope Is Hope and Vacant hearts. After launching it was evident that there was something special about Hell’s Ditch. Having turned heads of key industry figures and picking up an illusive radio play from the king of rock radio himself Daniel P Carter, of the BBC Radio 1’s ‘Rock Show’. Not only was Hell’s Ditch proving that they were capable of joining others that have reigned the local scene for a few years but also holding their own on a national and international scale. Since then we’ve seen the band supported by the likes Kerrang Magazine, Idiot EQ , BBC Music Introducing in Lincolnshire and many more respectable publications. Now here we are in March 2021 with the potential thought of normal life slowly being re-introduced again. It seems fitting that Hell’s Ditch have made their biggest
move yet and signed to Berlin based punk rock label ‘Krod Records’ to release their new single ‘The Scrape’. Hell’s Ditch join an impressive roster that features the likes of Bloodsport, Cold Reading, Colour Me Wednesday, Hightower and many more. It is well worked from both parties and this seems like the perfect time for the band and label to be joining forces. Jordan Bell of Rock Lynx Magazine sat down to talk to band about their journey to this point and what we can expect to see from them in the upcoming future. Congrats on joining forces with Krod Records! What’s the journey been like building up to announcing that you’re now working with them? It’s been great! Jordan and the team at Krod were recommended to us by our friends in Bloodsport from Hull (check them out!) and after speaking to them it seemed like things could work out. One of our main goals in the short term is to get back to Europe. All our old outfits have experience playing on the mainland and it’s always a delight. Having a German-based label on-side, as well as an agent out there, should make that prospect a little more realistic - despite the hurdles of Brexit. Photos: Steven Haddock
