ALLISON: Well back in the early 90's there used to be a
men's strip club called LaBare. I frequented the joint and eventually came
across a young up and comer named Gregory von Bare-it-all. Well I quickly
realized that Greg was never ever gonna make it as a stripper but I saw
potential in him somehow and we decided to team up. I was going to become his
manager but neither one of us had any talent to either manage or maintain, so
we decided to form a heavy metal band. We played the Cirque du Soleil tours for
a few years until we decided 2 was kinda small for a metal act and we needed a
bigger sound. There were a few more discarded strippers that worked the alley
behind LaBare that were so bad the club wouldn't give them any real stage time.
They were basically there to take care of the horned up old ladies walking to
their cars after the real men had finished their performances for the evening.
Well, we figured HELL, these guys would be perfect to finish out our group!
It's been 20 years now and none of us has learned to play a damn thing ....and
I definitely can't sing so we have decided for sure that we are gonna go places
in the world of heavy metal. I mean, we all own old ripped up denim jeans and
faded concert shirts...and we've all collected a bunch of really awful black
ink tattoos.....so I’m pretty sure we DO have what it takes to be successful.
GREG: What is this zine bullshit??? I should be getting
interviewed by the fuckin Rolling Stone! I'm way too cool for this garage band
kiddy shit. (Gets up and walks out slamming the door…can be heard cussing and
mumbling down the hall)
Although your band is
somewhat new, your line-up consists of music veterans from other classic
groups. Can you tell the readers how this super group came about?
JOEL: Josh told me he was starting a Menudo cover band! I’m
sure you could imagine my excitement! Then I get here & it was this
bullshit....but I said "Whatever man, I'm here now so let get on with it."
He totally conned into doing this, but I guess it turned out pretty cool......I
guess....
With the many varied
influences in the band, I am sure the possibilities were limitless. When
starting, did you have a specific sound you were trying to create or did the
music just fall into place doing early rehearsals?
JOSH: With this gaggle of dorks, the possibilities were
vast. Greg had strict "No Palm muting" policy. Bullshit. But jokes
aside, we've all been in projects in the past where writing fell into a habit
of over complicating songs. The first time we jammed together we wrote 2 songs
in one night. We are writing songs that are aurally pleasing. When you hear it,
the music sounds familiar. Something that I'm sure inspired all of us in the
beginning. Playing something that you hear and some kid say "I can do that."
Sure, these dudes can play syncopated weird time shit. But who's ever gonna be impressed
by that? Other musicians? Fuck that. We write and play because it's fun. We
have jobs. Playing music shouldn't be a job. Whether I'm watching or playing.
It makes no difference. I just have the chance to play with some of my best
friends. And we like to share. We are very far from believing we are something
unique. This is drunk rock for the people, by the people.
I caught the band’s
surprise first show at the White Swan. Although a short set, the songs were
very strong. Can we expect more live outings? What do you have planned?
JOSH: Expect it for sure. We have no lack of opportunities
for live shows coming up. Some are even on the hush, so to speak. Expect a few
Deadhorse opening gigs, naturally. Choke. The horse family is broad and us
southern boys keep it in the family. I also know of this brutal noodle band
named Khobretti that we will be doing a few shows with. CARDIO CORE! Hogs of War
are good friends as well, and we share the same rehearsal space. Playing music
with friends is where it's at. It’s a much more gratifying and fun night when
you all love music and the people you choose to make and play it with. So yeah,
we love to play live, so expect it.
BRIAN: Yes, more live shows with hostile takeovers by sword
and submission.
This may be a
premature question, but what is on the horizon for releases? I saw a video on
your Facebook page of some studio tracking. Do you plan on digital only
releases or doing something tangible?
BRIAN: The recording process is underway and per our
agreement with the United States Government, we cannot discuss the specifics
but we will advise on a need to know basis....all we can say is, it's coming.
I really like Joel’s
band Skeletal Baron artwork. It definitely gives the group a face and certain
style. Artistically, what else does he have planned for the band?
JOEL: The Baron Skull came about with Greg's idea of a
bullet hole. I thought the idea was pretty cheesy, but I just threw together
some crap around his idea and tried to come up with something fairly cool, and
what you see is what happened. I promise the next piece of art will be a lot
cooler, as long as I stop listening to his nonsense.
Last words. Let them
rip.
JOEL: In all seriousness, I do feel honored to be playing
with such a great line up (although, we have yet to do one single Menudo cover,
as Josh promised)!
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