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would you like to see change if anything?
Brandon-Well the local Metal music scene is good
where we are, but not great. And there is a lot of hating
on the low from other bands, comparing sacks i guess
you could say. We are not about that, we are about unity.
We believe all local bands should help each other out,
share shows and fans. After all at the end of the day we
all are just doing what we love; its about the music and
the people.
Anthony-Music scene is okay. Its nothing to call
home about. haha
Nate-Way too much bluegrass in Asheville. We need
more rock, metal and less banjo.
Ryan-The Avl metal scene is growing along with
the camaraderie that didn’t exist before. The mountain
metal scene has been buried not by choice but by electronica, banjos, and jazz but it’s digging itself out and I
believe a new year’s resolution for metal scene in 2015
is to break down the barriers between venues and the
stereotypes given to metal heads and make it a more
profitable and pronounced movement.
Where do you see this band in a year or two? Do
you guys, as a band have any goals for this year?
Brandon-In two years we hope to be a regular paid
touring band playing all over. As a goal for this year we
hope to have enough money saved up to finish up our
EP send our selves on a mini tour across the whole US
hitting every state we can.
Anthony-hopefully have a fan base, and touring
Ryan-We all see ourselves going somewhere. There’s
just steps to be taken and playing around the scene and
gaining notoriety is the first( which seems to be getting
some momentum) then we need to get into a studio and
give some loving justice to the art we’ve created. From
there we see it really hitting off to something bigger. We
do it for the love but we definitely have huge aspirations.
If you were asked to describe your band’s sound or
who you sound like, what would you say?
Brandon-Well thats kind of a hard one, i would describe our sound as punk-metal not to sure if we sound
like anybody else or not, we all have many different influences
Anthony-we arev heavy metal with a popular sound,
kind of like Atreyu, killswitch engage, lamb of god.
Ryan-However I don’t think we sound like anybody.
Lol we’ve definitely been giving the genre placement in
like metal/thrash/punk but the only band I’ve heard reference to is the early As I Lay Dying. Between our styles
and influences it’s an interesting melting pot we’ve created for a metal band.
Who would you guys say was the biggest musical or
non-musical influence on each of you? And why?
Brandon-For me probably Kurt Cobain, he is the
original reason i picked up the guitar.
Nate-Steve Harris, i love iron maiden and the big
galloping bass sound
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Anthony-bullet for my valentine, because they were
the first metal band i fell in love with, and really wanted
me to become what they are, famous.
Ryan-My biggest influences in drumming were
definitely Joey jordison and Chris Adler. I listen to so
many styles of music I couldn’t name them all. Vocally
I couldn’t say I just made my voice my own. My goal as
a musician is to work to being the lexi laiho of drums.
As a band do you guys have a favorite local club?
What makes it your favorite? How about a regional
club?
Brandon-The Boiler Room, nice bar, nice vibe, fun
place.
Ryan-We haven’t really had the chance to play out of
town much as of yet. We did play ground zero on December 5th and we definitely plan to do it again. As far
as local places we all agree that the boiler room has the
best stage set-up and atmosphere. The Avl music hall
definitely has a good sound and setup as well. As more
venues open their doors to metal bands were sure we’ll
gain more favorites.
Let’s get everyone’s opinion on this. If someone ask
you for advise about being in a band or about starting
one, what would you say? Would you encourage or discourage them?
Brandon-Definitely encourage, it’s all about commitment, work together,
and stick with it
Anthony-Always encourage people, no reason
to not support someone.
And i would tell them to
find band mates that are
loyal, and write the best
music you can.
Nate-encourage, be
married to the band,
make time for it and hope
your wife lets you
Ryan-My advice is
give it your all. No matter
what genre there’s no better feeling that the high
and oneness you feel with
other musicians creating
this art. And to take that
art and give it to people
is the greatest thing I feel
you can do. The only way
to give a part of yourself
unconditionally.
What are some of
your likes and dislikes
about being in a band?
Anthony-I like being
around the band mates
and drinking a beer. I dislike carrying all my equipment
every time we have a show.
Brandon-likes:writing music, and playing gigs; dislikes: getting stuck with the last set time of the night
Ryan-I have no dislikes this is all I’ve ever wanted.
To do what I love and have it mean something to people.
Who have guys shared a stage with? Any national
acts?
We’ve played with mostly regional acts Amnesis,
Broad River Nightmare, Binding Isaac, Severance,
Downbreak. And a bunch of other metal bands around
the area who fuckin tear it up for the love like we do.
Probably the biggest band we have played with was
Bloodline Severed.
Most bands dream of making it big or reaching the
top. Do you guys have that dream or do you care if you
get a recording contract?
Brandon-Yes we care, everybody cares, of course we
would like a recording contract
Anthony-Thats all i want is to be at the top. Its not
worth it if your goal isn’t the top..
Nate-Yes I want to record, its not the main objective
but definitely a goal
Ryan-