Shaman's Harvest

They've come through life-changing adversity. They know how to party. They're finally coming over here...

- Will Simpson

"Yep, we've certainly taken our time," says Shaman's Harvest frontman Nate Hunt. That's something of an understatement. The band, who formed in Jefferson City, Missouri in the late 90s and blend southern rock, grunge, a whole load of blues and a little bit of soul into a sleek package, have released seven albums over their quarter-century history, the most recent of which was 2022's Rebelator. In all that time, though, they have never once toured Europe. But that's something that will finally be put right this spring.

In fairness, they've concentrated on building a following in their homeland, supporting AC/DC, Nickelback, Cheap Trick, Alice In Chains and Black Stone Cherry to name a few. But a whole load of adversity - the sort of thing that would finish off lesser bands - has also played its part. "I've had a rough few years," the singer says with a laugh.

They've survived a life-changing accident.