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Population:0
by Jenny Johnston
P
opulation:0 is a unique kind of metal band. They
strive to not be the same nor follow the same
paths as other bands do. And their music reflects that.
In the years since their inception
in early 2011, they have been the
opening band for many established bands Including Machine
Head,. D.R.I., Hemlock, I Declare
War, Carnifex, Order of Elijah,
Shai Hulud, Texas Hippie Coalition, Here comes The Kraken,
Primer 55, Demonhunter, Vore
as well as the Rocklahoma Festival 2011. They provide top notch
shows both in performance and
attitude. Their mission as a band is
to play the best metal music possible to the fans. And they succeed
every show.
What follows is a sort of 20 question interview to get
to know this band a little better. Enjoy.
At what point in your life did you decide you wanted to be in a band?
Chad: When I first heard Tool, I was 14 or 15.
Fester: The first time I saw the video for Motley Crue
“Smokin in the Boys Room” I was in the second grade.
John: This kid in elementary school was beating
on the slide with 2 sticks. He had a huge crowd of kids
gathered and watching.
Chris: I was sitting at my friends house and always
hung out in their music room, and I thought I want to
play drums.
Josh: I was raised on AC/DC and at 5 years old I
wanted to be Arnold or Angus. Obviously I’m not an
actor.
Who in the band came up with your name? What, if
any, reason did you guys choose your name?
Chad: A member of a previous band named a song
Population:0. When we were in the process of changing
names that one stuck out.
What are the band members names and what instrument do they play?
Chad- Vocals
John- Rhythm Guitar
Fester- Bass
Chris- Drums
Josh-Lead Guitar
Is there one person who writes all the songs? Or do
you guys write them as a band?
Fester: We write all the songs as a band.
Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Fester: The fucked up world around us.
Josh: We cant tell you all our secrets.
So how long have you guys been together as a band?
Share with us a brief history.
John: Since the apocalypse.
Fester: We don’t like to talk about the past, we prefer
to look to the future.
Do you guys have any favorite local or regional
bands that you really like? Have you ever shared a
stage with them?
Chad: Kevorkian Method and
Gravetender.
Fester: Apnea, The Order of
Elijah, and Public Assassin.
John: Dead Reckoning,
Fiera, Ghost in Grey.
Chris: As Shoadows Collapse
and Fled the Southwest.
Josh: Kurmudgeon, Il Da
Morte, The Nameless.
Fester: We have played with all
these bands.
Do you think that online presence like Facebook or Twitter is
important for fans to find you?
Fester: Absolutely.
John: Realistically the music industry is online.
Josh: We can flyer and promote online, we want fans
to discover us in any way possible.
Speaking of online, where can fans find your music? Do you have any free
downloads?
Chris: You can listen
to all our music at Reverbnation.com/population0.
There are free downloads
as well as songs that donate to charity when
downloaded.
Who would you guys
say was the biggest musical or non-musical influence on each of you?
Chad: Maynard James
Keenan
Fester: Max Cavalera
John: Dime
Chris: My grandfather, Gene Emerson.
Josh: Angus Young
What’s your opinion
of your music scene? And
what would you like to
see change?
All: We want to see
more people at shows
supporting all the bands
who get out there and
kick ass. Supporting local
music is what its all about.
Where do you see this
band in a year or two? Do you as a band have any
goals?
John: Touring is our number one thing. Getting our
name and music out there.
If you were asked to describe your band’s sound or
who you sound like, what would you say?
Chris: All Shall Perish and Slayer
Fester: Devil Driver and Iconia Pop
Josh: Amon Amarth and Acacia Strain
John: Lamb of God and Spice Girls
Chad: Emmure and Carnifex
As a band, how often and for how long do you
practice?
Josh: We live this shit.
Anything you would like to share, from new merch to
upcoming shows? Any last words?
Fester: We have a brand new drummer Chris Emerson. He is badass and is going to kick everyones ass.
And look out for our first full release ANTHEMS FOR
THE DAMNED out in stor