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Doomed Confessionary: Gareth Hopkins (Dope Smoker)

Dope Smoker is a stoner/doom metal trio hailing from Wales, UK.

The band was founded in 2014 and currently consists of Gareth “Hoppy” Hopkins (guitars, vocals), Neil “G” Gwyther (bass) and Andrew “Boots” Woods (drums).

With three full-length albums under the belt, »Zeroin« (Dense(s) Record, 2020), »Devil’s Bridge« (Electric Valley Records / Teschio Dischi, 2021) and »Wolf’s Castle« (Electric Valley Records / Teschio Dischi, 2024), Dope Smoker is gearing up to drop their new release »The Wolfe« on April 20th, 2025.

Can you say a few words about your band?
Dope Smoker are a 3 piece rock group from South West Wales where everyone smokes dope & surfs.

What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Getting up this morning.

What can you be most proud of so far?
Myself.

What was your biggest regret?
No regrets.

What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
One cold night in Czech a dude walked up to me & gave me an ounce of weed then walked off!

What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
No surprises.

What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Drift Phonk.

What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Make sure the product is dope.

What are your guilty pleasures?
Weed.

Can you say something more about current music scene in Pembrokeshire / Wales?
There isn’t one.

Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
No where.

What are your plans for the future as a band?
More of the same.

How can people best support your band?
Listen on Spotify.

Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thank you!

Links:
Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify | YouTube

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well

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