He did however show his growing maturity after the sound was cut as he whipped the crowd into an impending “wall of death.” Carter apologised to both the crowd and the organisers saying that “nothing was more important than fans getting to hear his music.” He informed us that he had been asked not to climb on anything but no-one had mentioned that he shouldn’t encourage things like a wall of death.įrank showed again just how important both fans and family are to him when he stood alone, isolated in the middle of the crowd to sing a tribute to his recently deceased father-in-law. There is no doubt that Frank feeds off the energy of the crowd and on occasion that energy gets him a little over-excited. This must surely qualify as one of the biggest circle pits ever created. By the time we reached the fourth song in the set “Jackals” Frank had a circle pit running around the exterior of the massive tent. It took all of one song before Frank was over the barrier, supported by the crowd he stood above the fans as he belted out “Paradise” the crowd singing along. The Maverick stage was packed, many hundreds of people gathered in the mud outside just to hear Frank and his band play even if they couldn’t always see the stage. I never want that to stop because that is an important part of me.”ĭuring his set Carter showed exactly what that bond means to both him and the fans. I love to get into the crowd, to have a physical connection with people. When I have contact with the fans that is what makes it all worthwhile, it forms a bond with the fans. I have a responsibility to enjoy what I am doing, that is what makes the separation worthwhile. I’m playing 35 festivals this year so that means a huge amount of time away from my family. He now has a young family and is quick to recognise that he has a responsibility to that family. There can be no doubt that Carter has matured over the past few years.

I want everyone who sees a show to leave knowing that I gave my all, that I had a great time and that I want them to have a great time too. Nothing is more important than your connection with the fans. I think the key to it all is that people realise that I give my all when I perform. You always hope that people will appreciate what you do but the speed of it all has been astonishing. “Well I was a bit surprised as to how quickly things took off with the Rattlesnakes. We are now seeing the third incarnation of Frank Carter so I asked Frank if he was finally comfortable with where he is and if he was surprised at just how quickly Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes had captured the imagination of the music loving public. What I found was a polite, intelligent and engaging man who is quick to laugh and smile and who oozes passion and personality from every pore.

It is fair to say that over the years Carter has been a somewhat controversial figure. I caught up with Carter before his set on Download’s Maverick stage on Sunday to chat about his creativity, and to find out if Frank is finally comfortable in his own skin. Frank has breathed new life into the UK hardcore scene and has become one of the most engaging performers you could ever hope to see. Frank Carter is fast becoming a national treasure.

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