Virtues: Steph Carter interview

Gallows' guitar genius talks screaming, downtime and major labels

"This interview makes it clear that he and his bandmates are bound by a refusal to do things any way but their own."

The uncompromising artistry of Gallows and their fierce music has always resonated with what Relentless stands for. With two instant classic albums under their belts and a reputation that precedes them, they continue to be one of hardcore and punk’s biggest draws. If you’ve never experienced one of their visceral, raucous live shows, you’ve been missing out in a big way.

In this exclusive piece of bonus footage shot during the Virtues filming, guitarist Steph Carter reveals all about the band’s back-to-basics approach for their upcoming third album, the frustrations of dealing with major labels, and their desire to be seen as more than just an all-screaming, all-shouting explosion of sound. This interview makes it clear that he and his bandmates are bound by a refusal to do things any way but their own.