Sydney hard rockers No Bull are a band doing things the old-fashioned way — playing loud, playing often and building their reputation one stage at a time.
With more than 100 live shows already behind them, No Bull have quickly established themselves as one of the hardest-working emerging bands on the Australian rock circuit. What began with frontman James van Hest busking and chasing an idea has evolved into a formidable live outfit driven by a shared love of uncompromising, guitar-heavy rock. Drawing inspiration from the likes of AC/DC, Black Label Society and Metallica, No Bull proudly talk about putting the “hard” back into hard rock, but their ambitions stretch well beyond Australia. Their first international tour took them to Japan, and they’re preparing to head overseas again, this time adding South Korea to their growing list of destinations.
With further Australian touring planned, including South Australia and Western Australia, No Bull aren’t waiting for the rock scene to come to them — they’re taking their music directly to the people.
Slaids on this episode of 50 Shades Of Slaids caught up with James and Tom from No Bull to talk about how the band came together, the influence of busking on their journey, life after more than 100 shows, taking No Bull internationally, the realities facing emerging Australian bands, and why the live stage remains at the heart of everything they do.