Monuments has seen many changes during their life, but the one consistent is is guitarist John Browne. With the recent release of their stand along single “Nefarious”, Browne hints that he now has the bug to start writing again. This, however, will come after the end of outing in support of their 2022 album, In Stasis. Backstage at Download 20, Browne also talks us through the reasons for the departure of bassist Adam Swan, new music and much more. Hi John, first of all, how are you doing? John Browne: “I’m doing very well. It’s too hot, though, but how are you?” Boiling, boiling boiling. My photographer the poor lady is just caked in sweat. So I don’t envy her, but it is the way it is. As Brits were never happy really are we? “No, no. It’s either too hot or to cold or to rainy, to windy. ...
