Sceneazine April 15 - May 14, 2015 | Page 28

Sceneazine.com continue from page 13-The Hidden Agendas in “coal country” because they really dig live music there. Tubby’s in Duncannon has an amazing stage, but ultimately, we just like playing. It doesn’t matter where. continue from page 4-Necessary Evil and fans, but were also able to fit in with them on a personal and musical level. “The first time I heard a song, I clicked with ‘em,” mentioned Sowell about his entrance into the NE world of blues metal. “Trase and Kiefer took our lead, came in and really delivered,” Johnson recounted of Sowell and Tindall’s start with the group. “They fit us… Can’t say that about everybody.” And the tight relation of the brotherhood shows to be strongest when NE plays. Johnson’s Rollins-style, banshee-like screams bring adrenaline rushing through the body moments before still-water smooth vocals continue the story. At the same time, bass notes played by Tindall pound in the veins as blood would with a sledge-hammer blow to the foot. Sowell’s tempos on the drums are frighteningly reminiscent of the hard-knock sounds of police beating the front door to serve a warrant. And then, there’s the lead guitar played by Walker. His focus, seemingly communing with his instrument, is so intense it could slice diamonds as if they were butter. The shrieking guitar lines that emerge are likely the sounds of those same gems. Necessary Evil has been around the CSRA for quite some time. Instead of getting old and stale and being thought has-beens in the local scene, they’re pro-actively and vigorously storming ahead into more shows in even more places. And, be clear - they’ll bring the best blues metal and heavy American hard rock with them to tear down the house. continue from page 9-Casket of Cassandra Well anyone who doesn’t support the band and touring is definitely not the person for anyone in the band to be with! So that’s about it any last words? Come check us out on tour this May! Check our website and our social media accounts for our tour dates! We are looking forward to everything the future holds for us!! Page 28 Let’s get everyone’s opinion on this. If someone ask you for advice about being in a band or about starting one, what would you say? Would you encourage or discourage them? Ron: The answer is yes; so long as one were to understand that it is a unique experience that requires more work than you could ever imagine, but is more personally rewarding after all the sacrifice that it is indescribable. Matt: Well, the selfish answer is to say no, because less bands means more gigs for us. But the real answer is th