If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
Hey everyone, I’m Hywel and I am the Vocalist of the band Virtue In Vain. We are a metalcore band from Cardiff, Wales
How did you all meet?
Il started the band in its earliest forms. Soon after Emyr joined the band as the guitarist.Emyr is my brother so obvious how we know each other. As the band went on we played with other bands that contained both Dan & Mason. Over time changes happened and we all ended up in Virtue In Vain.
How long have you been playing?
Hey everyone, I’m Hywel and I am the Vocalist of the band Virtue In Vain. We are a metalcore band from Cardiff, Wales
What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Heavy, Passionate and Progressive
What are your musical influences?
Make Them Suffer, The Devil Wears Prada, Architects, Napoleon, For the Fallen Dreams, Crystal Lake & Currents. Plus many other bands we have played with over the many years.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
That’s a good question, I can’t say I have seen anything too unusual. The closest is someone headbanging right next to the speaker. But I love that so I wouldn’t say it’s too weird.
Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
I went to see my family when I could. That was something I truly missed the most. After that it was the band and our rehearsal space. I cannot tell you the feeling of that first session back.
What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
I am not really sure as I am quite open about what I like. I don’t own as many CD’s as I used to but probably Ocean Eyes by Owl City. I love Fireflies an unhealthy amount.
What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
Last few weeks it has been Bleed Within, the latest releases by The Devil Wears Prada (Album is out now and I love it) and some Until I Wake.
Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
We are working on some new songs and our next EP. We can’t wait for everyone to hear so stay tuned to our socials or sneak peaks and more info.
If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
I’m Reed, I write, arrange, sing and play guitar. We’ve got Jake in Utah who writes and plays guitar, Ben here in Minnesota who writes and plays keys. Nate who is also in Minnesota and writes, plays guitar and engineers. Last and not least is Chris in the UK who writes and plays keys.
2. How did you all meet?
I’ve been friends with Nate and Ben for a long time, and been writing professionally with Ben since we were at university together. Jake and Chris I met through social media, which is kinda bonkers to consider, but still rad nonetheless.
How long have you been playing?
Cthulhu Dreamt has been active since Covid began, but each of us has been doing something musically or creatively for most of our lives.
What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Heavy diverse journey
What are your musical influences?
We each have influences that inspire how we think and create, some of which include Gojira, Beethoven, Muse, Lamb of God, Hans Zimmer, and Opeth.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
Rammstein… haha. Those guys put on a helluva show, but yeah, it can be a bit strange.
Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
The first show I saw once bands started touring regularly again was Tool.
What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
I’m not ashamed of any of my albums. Something someone may be surprised to see in my collection might be Judy Garland.
What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
The new Clutch songs from Sunrise on Slaughter Beach
Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
We’ve got an EP coming out this fall called Precursor, which will run up into the next major chapter in the Cthulhu Dreamt story: The TTRPG.
If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
TK: We are Anthems of Gomorrah. We are a Melodic Black/Death Metal duo from Central Florida, USA.
How did you all meet?
TK: We grew up involved in the same local music scene.
How long have you been playing?
TK: We have both been played music for almost 20 years now.
What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
TK: Dark, beautiful, and powerful.
What are your musical influences?
TK: We tend to put a lot of influence on Old School Death Metal and Melodic Black Metal into our music. Old Man’s Child, Arcturus, Disembowelment, Nile, Morbid Angel, etc etc.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
TK: Two grown adults fist fighting over a band being a certain genre. Some people choose the dumbest things to get heated over.
Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
TK:Been to several! Myself and PS have seen Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Behemoth and several others recently.
What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
TK: If I tell you, that would be an admission! Although to be honest, I’m not ashamed of my music taste. I think the oddest albums in my collection would probably be a few of the Phonk/EDM/Trapwave albums I have. Some people find it odd that I have these tastes but good music is good music to me regardless of the genre.
What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
TK: Now that our third album ‘Aelvica II’ has been released (available on our BandCamp!), we can finally stop listening to ourselves over and over again! My ears have been tuned in to some great stuff lately. Assumption’s ‘Hadean Tides’ album is stellar Death-Doom, Triumvir Foul just released a new album. I am excited for Phobophilic’s debut to release as well, I loved their ‘Undimensioned Identities’ EP. I am also very eager for Disembodiment to announce a debut. ‘Mutated Chaos’ hasn’t left my playlist since it released.
Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
TK: Yes! Next month, we’re putting out a strictly Blackened Death Metal album entitled ‘Debasement’ and in October, we will be releasing a small EP titled ‘More Tales… (Tales From Aelvica II)’ which will be comprised of new and unused material left over from the ‘Aelvica II’ sessions.
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If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
I’m Shaun, the main vocalist of Black It Out.
How did you all meet?
I (Shaun) met Bryan through a mutual friend in the Sacramento scene. Both my friend and Bryan were in that band together. I would go to their shows and hang out with them. I got to know the band pretty well. So well, when their bassist’s amp didn’t work, I let them use mine. Later, that bassist moved, and I joined the band as their bassist. Their drummer wanted their old bassist even though he moved away, so he made things difficult, ultimately destroying that band. Bryan and I continued to jam until the other members of Black It Out joined. We were called Scarlet’s Sonata at the time and started as a Hardcore band. In 2009, we changed our name to Black It Out. We went on an 8-year hiatus, played in other bands, and now, we’re back as an internet band. We’re an E-band that focuses on studio recordings. Our sound has changed a lot over the years.
How long have you been playing?
Personally, or as a band? Personally, I’ve been singing for a long time, but I have only taken it seriously in the past two years. Bryan and I have been playing in Black It Out on and off for about 17 years.
What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Emotional, Funny, Energetic.
What are your musical influences?
Our influences vary. It all depends on the songs we’re working on. We’ve been influenced by Blink-182, Sum 41, A Day to Remember, and Senses Fail. Our latest track, “There’s Not Enough Penicillin in the World to Save You,” featuring All Systems Go, has been compared to Senses Fail by our friend, Coe Hill.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
Our shows? Things that happened at our shows were pretty standard. However, I always found it weird for people to go to a show and then leave right after we got done playing. I find that odd because they spent money on a ticket, so they might as well see all the bands. But that’s happened many times. The weirdest thing I’ve seen at a show overall had to have been at a Finch show at the Boardwalk. Their guitarist was wearing a plastic suit and said he was sick. Then he told everyone to spit on him. I thought that was weird and gross.
Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
I don’t think I’ve been to a show since the lockdown. Wow, it’s been a long time. I think my wife and I went to the beach. That was nice.
What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
Asking that question doesn’t make any sense. Why would I admit it to you if I wouldn’t admit it? With that said, I don’t believe people should be ashamed of listening to music they like. It makes no sense to be ashamed of it. I don’t have any albums that I’m ashamed of. Maybe some people would laugh at my Charlotte Church CD, My Phantom of the Opera CD set, or my Vanessa Carlton CD. I don’t find shame in any of those.
What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
Oh man, I just curated our playlist on Spotify, The Pop-Punk Revolution. I’ve been checking out some smaller bands. So, I’ve been listening to Coe Hill, BryGuy, All Systems Go, Anndy Negative, Holly Acres, Promise Game, We Demand Parachutes, Protect Your Heart, Number One Sons, Crisis Culture, Rad Stacey, and Hey Slugger.
I’ve also been listening to Bring Me The Horizon, Strangers To Wolves, Motionless In White, and Ice Nine Kills.
Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
Of course, we do! We’re working on a song right now! So, it’ll be out soon! We might be working on a new Christmas song. We also plan on re-releasing an updated version of one of our older songs.
If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
We are Novacrow, a deliciously erotic and hilariously charismatic alternative metal band based in Liverpool, UK.
How did you all meet?
Kitty and Jonyx were already dating when Kitty decided to form the band. It’s quite unclear how they met Freddy, one day he just was sort of…there. Playing bass for the band. And they couldn’t get rid of him ever since.
How long have you been playing?
The band was formed around September 2013. So since September 2013. Christ, that’s almost 9 years of this nonsense.
What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Erotic, Chaotic, Destructive.
What are your musical influences?
We mostly just copy bird whistles, because they can’t sue us for copyright infringement. Other than that, we’re very much influenced by bands such as Type O Negative, Machine Head, Devin Townsend, Nirvana, mostly other bands that seem to love yelling as much as we do.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
We didn’t actually see this (thankfully), but once we played a show and the venue owner told us afterwards that she loved our set so much that she started touching herself mid-show.
Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
Ice cream parlours. Oh wait, you meant the first place we performed at? Then, also ice cream parlours.
What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
This question is weird because it implies we’re ashamed of the music we like. Fuck that. We’ll listen to anything that’s good, from Metal to Pop to Funk to Classical to anything in between.
That said, we often shame Jonyx for liking Journey over Queen. Never thought they’d be in direct competition with each other but there you go.
What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
In preparation for our most recent Bloodstock appearance, we’ve been listening to a lot of the bands that were playing there this year. Namely bands like Gwar, Lamb of God, Dimmu Borgir, Jinjer, Lorna Shore, and so on. But since we’ve been doing more travelling together, it’s back to our usual 12 hour long car playlist consisting primarily of Pokemon songs.
Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
Well, I’m glad you asked! Our upcoming debut album ‘Look At Me Now’ is set to be released in late September, and you can pre-order it now on www.novacrowofficial.com/store along with some sexy new merchandise! We got beanies, two brand new t-shirt designs, and so much more! We also just released two singles from said album called ‘Hollow Armour’ and ‘Day Break’, both of which were released along with stunning music videos. SO GET TO PRE-ORDERING NOW BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
1. If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
I’m Hywel, I am the vocalist of Virtue In Vain. We are a metalcore band based in Cardiff/London
2. How did you all meet?
Me and our Guitarist (Emyr) are brothers. Dan (Drums) & Mason (Bass) we both know from other bands that we played in the south wales scene. So at one point we all ended up in the same band together.
3. How long have you been playing?
We have been going about 9 years when this band first started in concept but probably about 6 years we have properly been playing as a band.
4. What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Heavy, Passionate and Punchy
5. What are your musical influences?
Make Them Suffer, The Devil Wears Prada, Architects, Napoleon, For the Fallen Dreams, Crystal Lake & Currents. Plus many other bands we have played with over the many years.
6. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
Probably two guys full on fighting to a song. It was a proper fight and quite worrying.
7. Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
I just went to visit family and friends. After that it was band prac. It had been so long that the first prac back left us a bit sore the day after.
8. What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
I don’t really know. I am not ashamed of what I listen to. Post malone maybe? I love him but it’s a bit odd for what I normally listen to.
9. What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
I have been jamming Bleed Within lately. Really killing the scene right now.
10. Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
We are currently writing for our next EP. We have also just announced a small run of shows in the Uk later this year and also have some plans in the works to tour early 2023 so keep checking out our socials for updates.
1. If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
Hi. Can I please first start by saying, rather than a band, I’m solo artist Steve Skidmore aka Skidders – song writer, producer, guitarist and session-guitarist. Born in Smethwick in the centre of England, within an area known as the Black Country due to steelworks, furnaces etc., during the Industrial Revolution.
I produce all my own material and play all instruments, apart from the human voice, which I am eminently rubbish at! So my compositions are 95% guitar instrumentals. On my three albums to date, I have not really limited my compositions to be “gig friendly”, hence me gigging mainly with other projects, as I call them. For example, I gig regularly with my duo Bukechi, with the fabulous Sammi Roberts on vocals. However, I will start working on my fourth album shortly, which will be geared towards taking on the road.
2.How did you all meet?
Well, my dad used to live a few doors down from my mom. She was a war widow and my dad asked her out. Apparently, they went out in my dad’s work’s van and my mom complained the rain was coming through the window. So my dad said “What do you want? A Rolls Royce?”. It was pure love from then on. They married a few years later and out I came. The rest is history, as they say.
3.How long have you been playing?
I started playing drums in a band when I was 14. By 15, I had taught myself to play the guitar with the theory I learned from piano lessons. I then took over as lead guitar from 15 onwards.
4.What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Guitar; Eclectic; Blues.
5.What are your musical influences?
My first inspiration was The Shadows. Hank Marvin, their lead guitarist, played a red Stratocaster and I fell in love with the look and sound. Years later, around 2010, I saw him perform in a small theatre and was one of the best and most emotional concerts I have been to.
Following them, the Beatles – the best pop group that ever was for sure. In later years, I loved CCR, Led Zeppelin, TYA, Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Santana, Rory Gallagher and so on. These days, I love KT Tunstall, Ella Fitzgerald, John Mayer and throughout, Clapton.
6.What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
Getting drunk on Pernod and knocking my speaker cabinet over, was not one of my finest hours. Another time, my mobile went off in between songs. A friend wanted to know where exactly we were, so I guided him through over the phone and microphone at the same time – as he entered the hall, the audience gave him a great cheer! I’m afraid that’s it – I’ve never bitten any bat’s heads off or anything like that.
7.Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
I am still being very careful. Not wishing to bore you, but we’re in between houses and staying with the mother in law. She’s very frail and we can’t afford to get covid and pass it on to her. So we’ve avoided places where there’s a concentration of people. I have gigged with Bukechi, but that was outdoors. When we’ve moved into our new house, which should be soon, I’ll be checking out who’s on where. Until then, we’re sitting tight unfortunately.
8.What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
T. Rex’s “Jeepster”. I actually bought the 7” single. Drat – I’ve now admitted it. This is really embarrassing.
9.What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
I’ve been listening to Amthyst Kiah’s “Wary + Strange” – it Is a really great album and I’ve been sharing it with my ‘music’ friends. A bit of a gem not to be missed!
10.Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
My fourth album will be geared towards playing live, rather than my previous albums. So it will be less “produced” and more cut down instrument wise. I will start work on “Feckem Hall” later this year. I am also recording some guitar for a writer called Kylolus who is putting together a prog-rock album. It is very cool stuff and he has me doing some nice long guitar solos on quite a few of the tracks.
Many thanks to Almost Anything Music for the opportunity of this interview and for all readers, keep safe!
1. If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
We are alt rock trio Faded Shades! A bubbling kentish stew full of all things jangle pop rock. 1. How did you all meet?
Joe & Charlie were introduced by their parents since they are brothers, and Liam was a bloke Joe met on the internet many moons ago, a website called Join My Band to be precise. They joined another band which eventually went on to split up but remained friends and jam buddies until the formation of Faded Shades a few years later.
2. How long have you been playing?
The band has been established since our debut album was recorded and released in 2018! It Gets Heavy was a defning time for the band and is available to stream via all major platforms. Its a full spectrum of the bands sound and I believe still demonstrates a lot of song crafting prowess.
3. What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
God like tunes
4. What are your musical infuences?
Our musical tastes range from Australian blues slide guitarists, through to mod era british invasion and all the way to 90’s heavy rock. We really just love the quintessential guitar band vibes. A jukebox loaded with Oasis, Small Faces, The Who, Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys and Rolling Stones is our idea of heaven, especially if theres a pool table and beer involved.
5. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
A tequila fuelled mosh pit led by an air guitarist.
6. Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the frst place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
Went to see Gerry Cinnamon in Brighton which was amazing. Other than that just the pub at any given opportunity, we shall never take it for granted again by lord.
7. What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
I have a soft spot for Avril Lavigne that never seems to leave. Let Go was the frst album I ever bought also, I wear it like a badge of honour to be honest
8. What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
Liam Gallagher new album and saw him at Knebworth, Dropout Boogie from the Black Keys, Kula Shakers Love In Separation is a beautiful new song also. Plus a healthy dose of Eagles since saw them in Liverpool recently! A whole array of old skool and new skool.
9. Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
Yes! We have recently released our song Waiting on Tomorrow and its available to stream everywhere, also on 8th of July our next single “Heartache Calling” is dropping! Cant wait. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels to keep up to date with the action via the handle @fadedshadeband.
Thanks for having us, Joe.
Check out the bands latest single ‘Waiting On Tomorrow’ and be sure to stay tuned for their release of ‘Heartache Calling’ coming on the 8th July 2022.
1. If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you?
Jordan: Hi, I’m Jordan. I’m one half of Deep Talk, usually play bass but also play a lot of other stuff for this project.
Christina: I’m Christina – I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area (where I still live) and am the other half of Deep Talk. Singing, lyrics, and everything else.
2. How did you all meet?
Jordan: I’m an old college friend of Christina’s partner. A few summers ago they spent a few days in Portland, and we immediately connected on music. The idea of collaborating came up, and it clicked really fast.
Christina: We met through a mutual friend and hung out for one day in Portland before sending each other song ideas while living thousands of miles apart. It was my first time visiting Portland, and Jordan took us to great food, bars with arcade games, and a local show. We also talked about music the entire time.
3. How long have you been playing?
Jordan: Deep Talk formed in 2019.
Christina: Yep, 2019. We had only been writing music for a few months before the pandemic hit, which shut down any dreams of shows or collaborating in person. We were forced to focus only on songwriting, which means we entered 2022 with a strong backlog of songs.
4. What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Jordan: “Intense head bobbing” is the one we always use. Maybe it’s our motto.
Christina: Alt post punk. Pop post punk? Post pop punk?
5. What are your musical influences?
Jordan: Oh, tons. Talking Heads, the Replacements, Oingo Boingo. All that new wave, post-punk, college rock stuff is big for me… But I’m always looking for new things too.
Christina: Recently? Sharon Van Etten, Courtney Barnett, Mitski.
6. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
Jordan: We played at a farm in San Francisco, and a chicken pooped on the stage right in front of me during our set. I had to be pretty careful where I stepped.
Christina: Definitely the chicken set. It was a cool setup though – the venue was outdoors in this eco farm former punk venue. The chickens would peck at oyster shells, breaking them down for fertilizer.
7. Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
Jordan: I went home to visit my parents! It was a huge relief to be able to go somewhere else and to see family.
Christina: Abroad! I got to visit some friends in London and visit my partner’s family. It was my first time visiting in Spring, so I was stunned by all the gorgeous blooms. I also got to visit our record label Animal Farm, which is based in London.
8. What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
Jordan: I’m pretty sure I’ve got a signed Blue Man Group CD somewhere… I dunno. I’m not really a believer in guilty pleasures. I like pretty much everything I like unabashedly.
Christina: My mom loves Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, so it’s kind of a guilty pleasure throwback. I don’t know own their records, but I do sometimes listen to them online.
9. What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
Jordan: A lot of new releases. Cola, The Smile, Warpaint, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Let’s Eat Grandma, Melody’s Echo Chamber.
Christina: I’ve gotten into podcasts for the first time ever – so Huberman Lab most recently. I’m trying to get way better at sleeping.
10. Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
Jordan: As of the time of writing this, we’re about to release a new song called “I Drove By” in a few days (June 17th). We recorded it back in December and can’t wait for people to hear it!
Christina: I’m really excited for people to hear “I Drove By.” It’s our first foray into a more traditional rock sound.
1. If could introduce yourselves for us, who are you and How did you all meet??
This project started when we, Ask and Carol, the two members of Ask Carol, became friends right after high school. We where studying music in southern Norway. We were always talking about starting a band, but it would take about 7 years before we finally went through with the idea. The summer of 2015 we stayed at a cabin in the Norwegian mountains, with no electricity and no water, far away from people and civilization, only a few sheep outside the windows. That’s where our first songs were made, and where the seed to what would become Ask Carol started. One more year went by before we started for real, and Ask Carol was officially born, in 2016. Our first concert ever was at a small blues club in Seoul, South Korea, called Strange Fruit. At that point, Carol was already a somewhat known guitarist-for-hire in the Oslo music scene, and had never ever sung in front of people before, or at all for that matter. That’s why we wanted to try out our music and hold our first concerts far away from our hometown.
After thinking hard and long about the band name, with many pretty good suggestions, we ended up with the simple band name Ask Carol, the first names of our two members, Ask and Carol, put together. Ask is a real Norwegian name, coming from Norse Mythology, the Viking religion; Ask was the first human being, created by the God Odin, out of a piece of Ash-wood. You can read all about that story here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_and_Embla
2. How long have you been playing?
As a band we’ve been playing together for a few years, but as musicians we have been playing since our teens. We both started at around 14-16 years, but it would take many years before we started the band. You could call us late bloomers, haha.
3. What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Big, dynamic, rock
4. What are your musical influences?
We are both inspired by so many different things. A few of our biggest common inspirations are Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, which I think you can really hear in our music. In addition to that, Ask is very influenced by The Clash, and Carol draws inspiration from amongst others, Nirvana.
A place that has inspired us a lot in the past has been Carol’s cabin, high in the Norwegian mountains. There is no electricity and no water, so it’s a very old school way of life. And no internet. That means less distraction, and room for inspiration. The inspiration might always be there, but with all the constant impressions and distractions from the internet there is just no room for it. That is where we wrote our first songs as Ask Carol, in that cabin.
5. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
There’s a lot crazy stuff that has happened on the tours and travels that is not fit for mentioning here, but we’ll mention a few highlights. We got asked this a year ago as well, and sadly, because of Covid, nothing has happened since then, haha. Anyway, here are some highlights:
Valentines day in Open Air Auditorium, Rizal Park, thought we were playing for 100 people, but there was 1500 people there.
Strange Fruit, Seoul. Our first concert as Ask Carol ever.
Opening for The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Awesome band, and still some of our coolest concerts. EuroTV. TV appearance on a Filipino TV channel. Host invited us home for drinks before the show. LA Times Book Festival. Ended up speaking on one of the stages, which was so much fun.
6. Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
We still haven’t really done any real traveling yet, but when we travelled to Tromsø to do a concert there in March, our first plane ride in a long time, that sort of marked the transition out of the Covid-era for us. Even though it was still a bit of rules, they were in the process of being lifted at that time.
7. What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning?
None of us own anything we wouldn’t admit to. Of course, there’s lots of weird stuff from when we were kids in our collections, but, we were kids, so nothing to be embarrassed about, haha.
8. What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
Ask: This last week I’ve been listening to a lot of new music, as I’ve been looking for bands to play with, do support for, or work with somehow, and also to just find other bands who sound kind of similar to us. There’s a lot of awesome music out there, it is just that it’s almost like it gets hidden away, haha.
Carol: Led Zeppelin and Little Dragon. Have been working on new designs for our merch, and there’s been a lot weird music in the background, everything from black metal to psychedelic electronica 😛
9. Are there any releases you have planned in the near future?
Yes, first up is one more single from our upcoming debut album, the last one, before the big album release on August 26th. We’ve been working on that album during Covid, as we were stuck in the Norwegian woods anyway, with nothing to do or anyone to talk to for that matter. Can’t wait to show you guys!
Check out the bands latest release, ‘Mountains Of Cash’ below.
It began in Los Angeles, California two years ago, even though the idea of ARMAGELION came up 10 years ago. I wanted to find the perfect combination between a larger than life character and pure hard rock with reminiscence about the 80s sound but with my own style. Armagelion and his mythology come from the fascination for Sci fi, comic books and larger than life characters.
3. How long have you been playing?
Around five years.
4. What three words would you use to describe the music you play?
Pure Hard Rock.
To get deep into my sound I’d say Hard rock/ heavy metal. High pitched vocals, catchy and dramatic melodies, shredder guitars and melodic synths.
5. What are your musical influences?
The big hard rock bands of the 80s. Specially Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Europe and Kiss.
6. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen during a show?
If I told you, I would have to kill you. ARMAGELION rituals are wild. It’s not a show, but an experience, a ritual. Each venue becomes my temple.
7. Being away from the stages in the last few years, where was the first place you visited when the restrictions were lifted?
It was a tough time. Of course you could still create music, but there was no live audience to share with. The first place I visited was Lava Cantina, a venue at Dallas.
8. What’s the one record you own but wouldn’t ever admit to owning? Fortunately, I don’t think I have guilty pleasures. Maybe one or two songs, but I wouldn’t buy an album full of guilty pleasures. (laughs)
9. What have you been listening in the last few weeks?
I’ve been listening to Journey a lot lately. I love “Who’s crying now” and “Girl can’t help it”
10. Are there any releases you have planned in the near future? I have a new single to come, which is already done as the next preview to the upcoming album. The upcoming single is sensual and energetic. It’s called “Playing with Fire” Also, I’m planning to hit the road this year.
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