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Features & Interviews
VANT: Reign in Blood
With debut album ‘Dumb Blood,’ VANT are putting themselves front centre in a movement who want to initiate much-needed change.
17th February 2017
All systems go: VANT
From growing up in a punk band to inciting mosh pits at half past eight on a Tuesday night, VANT are ready for the charge.
11th December 2015
Turn it up: The no-nonsense bolshiness of VANT
Mattie Vant speaks his mind about the big topics, and he’s only going to get louder. He speaks ahead of the Neu Tour 2015.
12th August 2015
News
VANT announce UK tour
The band returned with new single ‘thank lucifer’ last week.
January 28, 2019 12:29pm
News
VANT returns with new single ‘thank lucifer’
It’s their first single since 2017.
January 25, 2019 11:16am
News
VANT announce indefinite hiatus
The band are releasing a new mini-album ‘Talk Like Thunder’ to say goodbye, for now.
October 2, 2017 6:05pm
News
VANT announce ‘The Last Days Of Punk’ UK tour
The gigs run through October and November.
August 31, 2017 2:05pm
News
Vant bring their politics to the main stage at Reading 2017
Mattie wears his heart if not on his sleeve, then written across his back
August 27, 2017 3:29pm
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VANT, The Magic Gang & more to play Bushmills Tour 2017
We Are Scientists and The Wytches will also be headlining at four venues across the UK.
March 7, 2017 10:00am
News
VANT, Frightened Rabbit & Dead Pretties join Live at Leeds 2017
They’ll join The Big Moon, Wild Beasts, Dream Wife & many more at the Leeds all-dayer.
March 2, 2017 6:01pm
Features
VANT’s illustrated guide to ‘Dumb Blood’
Mattie and Billy talk….no, draw us through the band’s debut album.
February 27, 2017 3:44pm
Reviews / Live
VANT bring a flurry of riffs to Roundhouse Rising
The weather might be looking pretty grim, but at least it’s got a good soundtrack.
February 14, 2017 9:44pm
News
Out now! The February 2017 issue, ft. Run The Jewels, Sundara Karma, VANT, MUNA, You Me At Six and more
There are also updates on the hottest albums to come this year with George Ezra, Royal Blood, Superfood and EVEN MORE.
January 27, 2017 11:58am
News / Neu
VANT share ‘Do You Know Me?’ viddy
The scratchy, glitchy clip documents a show at London’s Scala.
January 12, 2017 11:38am
News
VANT share ‘Dumb Blood’ artwork and tracklisting
The band’s debut is released in February.
December 16, 2016 11:07am
News
Watch VANT perform ‘Peace & Love’ on the Stand For Something Tour 2016
The band took to the stage in Newcastle last month for a thunderous set.
December 5, 2016 4:38pm
Reviews / Live
VANT take Scala by storm at London headline date
Each song is an exhilarating, blood-pumping punk thriller.
December 5, 2016 1:14pm
News
VANT, Catholic Action, Little Simz and more announced for Roundhouse Rising 2017
Next year’s edition of the Camden bash takes place between Saturday 11th and Sunday 19th February.
November 30, 2016 12:00pm
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VANT announce UK tour for 2017
Dates back up debut album ‘Dumb Blood’.
November 29, 2016 10:50am
News
VANT get cathartic at blistering Newcastle Stand For Something show
The band return to their roots to exorcise demons with their explosive set.
November 17, 2016 1:02pm
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VANT talk their Stand For Something show: “It will be more cathartic than most”
The band’s Mattie Vant says their Newcastle show will be “a great excuse to exorcise some demons.”
November 11, 2016 12:57pm
Features
Win tickets to see VANT play the Stand For Something Tour
The band are getting ready to tear up The Cluny when they play in Newcastle this weekend.
November 10, 2016 5:41pm
News
VANT will perform across London today for #DontDoABrexit
The band will be popping up in locations across the city, to coincide with today’s US Election.
November 8, 2016 1:16pm