TJ: Can I get a roll call of who's in the band and what part they play?
Jason Morgan - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Jerry Lanza - Bass
Aaron Lakner - Drums
Mike Pruneda - Guitar
TJ: Where did the name Madsons come from?
Mike: Derives from the saying "Damn Son"
TJ: How did you guys form the band and is this the original line up?
Mike: We've all know each other since high school, with the exception of Aaron. We met him a few years later and have all been in another band together, with various mem-bers coming and going. We all decided to start fresh, new name, new music, everything... And madSons was born.
TJ: You've gotten to play with some great bands here in Houston, if you could play anywhere else with any band you choose, where would it be and with who?
Jason: Red Rocks with Clutch, Orange Goblin, Sasquatch, and Down to name a few.
Aaron: Anywhere big, like the Woodlands Pavilion, Verizon Theatre (or whatever the hell it's called today), with Killer Be Killed, Of Mice & Men, Architects, and we'll throw in In Flames for good measure!
Mike: Anywhere with Black Sabbath, Jane's Addiction, Sevendust, or System Of A Down.
Jerry: Anywhere with Iron Maiden, Pantera (if only that was still possible), Sevendust and Primus.
TJ: What were some of your influences growing up that made you want to be a musicican?
Jerry: Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Bob Daisley, Rudy Sarzo, Les Claypool, Steve Harris.
Aaron: My uncle, King Diamond, Motley Crüe, Slayer, Testament, Anthrax. Quite the mix.
Mike: Randy Rhodes, Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, SRV
TJ: What's in the future for Madsons?
Mike: Right now we are content with playing enough shows to save up money to record again. Try to get in front of as many people as we possibly can!
TJ: If you could send a message to your younger self, what would it be?
Mike: Cut out all the bullshit and just fuckin rock!
Aaron: Take your music and playing seriously now, fuck off and have a blast as well, but focus and make a name for yourself early.
Jerry: Not to be so serious, have fun, work your ass off, and excel at the one thing you want to do.
Jason: I'd tell myself the winning lotto numbers for a giant powerball jackpot. That and fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, but it sure is fun.