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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - ERA By Lady Spitfire ( Cont .)
Q ) Being in a band can be a bit like an out of body experience , how do you stay grounded ?
A ) We are really just a group of regular guys with day jobs and families , and our drive to write and create music in itself is one of the things that keeps us grounded . We do not put ourselves up on a pedestal by any means when it comes to working with other bands or especially engaging and connecting with our fans . Humility is what it ’ s all about .
Q ) What are you listening to lately ?
A ) Lately , anything in the range from bands like Mastodon , Red Fang , and Ghost , to Pestilence , Gorguts , and Gojira . And of course the classics .
Q ) What image do you think your music conveys ?
A ) We don ’ t really think about things like that to be honest . We write what makes us feel good , and hopefully our fans and fans of metal music dig it and can connect with it . We want it to hit and resonate with them the same it does with us .
Q ) Are you looking for an independent label deal or major ? Why ?
A ) Obviously , a major label deal would be the ticket . But realistically , with the state of the industry , a distribution deal would be ideal . Be it a major or independent , something to aid us in getting our music out there in the ears of more people and at the same time keeping artistic control and all that in our hands .
Q ) Describe your sound . What makes you unique or different ?
A ) When writing , we try to avoid the “ formulas ” that make a lot of groups in the metal genre sound the same . Let ’ s be honest , when speaking of some of the greats before us , it can be difficult to consider things “ ground breaking ” in this day and age . We certainly feel like we carry our own brand though in the vast numbers of groups currently operating .
Q ) If you could give one piece of advice to other Indie groups , what would that be ?
A ) Do what you want . Stay true to yourself , your roots , and the music you create . Fuck everyone else .