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Catalepsy Interview with Ben Sutton drummer for Catalepsy Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-12-21T22:36:00.003-06:00

Catalepsy - Trust

www.myspace.com/catalepsy
www.myspace.com/stillbornrecords
www.stillbornrecords.com
www.stillbornstore.com

First off i would like to thank Ben and Catalepsy for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine.

How did the band come to be named Catelepsy and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

Well The name "Catalepsy" was given to the band by Rob Walden, the guitar player and founding member of Catalepsy. He got it from a song performed by the red chord. Catalepsy is a physical condition that is often cause by muscular rigidness. It allows the limbs of the body to go limp and they stay wherever they are placed. Someone with catalepsy could be an example of how people in our society are unwillingly placed into religions and/or beliefs.

What was it like being able to be on tour with Hatebreed Emmure and Soilent Green and how long was that tour?

The Hatebreed tour was amazing. It lasted for 13 days, from September 1st - september 14th. We were so thankful to be touring with some of our long time favorite bands. Although, it was also nerve wracking considering the high volume of the shows and also considering I was drum teching for Hatebreed for the tour so i had 2 drumsets to set up everyday and tear down after our long drives... It was tuff but i did it with a smile. It was truly a BLAST.

how did the band come to get signed to Stillborn Records and how have they treated you so far especially with merch and the amount of touring that you have been doing so far this year.

Catalepsy had been a band for about 2 years when we first started to really pick up the pace and start booking tons of shows. We had some demo tracks with old members up on the myspace. Rob was doing his usual internet biz when he added jamey jasta one night at 4 in the morning. Jamey shot us a message that said "cool shit". We were startled as to why he would even notice us and good things started to arise.
Stillborn has treated us very well. Jamey jasta who owns the label, and Mark V, the label manager are very persistant in getting us where we need to be in our career. They definitely don't bullshit around. We try and do whatever we can to follow in the direction they point us in and we are thankful to be on board.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

This one is gonna be tuff. We all have different musical preferences and also some of the same. Some of the bands who have influenced us in the past couple years.. Bleeding through, Hatebreed, The Acacia Strain, lil wayne

what are your views on fighting at shows?

Although amusing at times, we dislike fighting at shows as it can shut the show down, people can get seriously injured (has happened many times), or the cops can get involved and thats never a good thing.

are any members in side projects other than Catalepsy?

None of our current members are in any side projects. John the guitarist and i have thought of doing a side ambient project for fun considering we both love that type of music. We'll see what happens i guess.

how long has the band been together?

4 years

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

One demo in late 06'
One EP "GODLESS"
One LP "INIQUITY"

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

For our last album, we let our pure hatred for religion spill out. We didn't think about holding back or about what christians would think, we just acted. Trying to build a question mark in christians minds and help them be open minded about the many possibilities of the world.

is there a large and thriving scene in your area as well as throughout Florida?

It really depends on the types of shows. Florida sometimes doesn't have the best scene for more underground bands, such as bands barely getting by in the DIY touring circut. The more commercial shows do very well in the orlando area considering they are promoted much better and more ime is put into making sure the show is successful.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

This is not the current line up. We have had a few member changes in the past year. Our current members are as follows

- Josh Anderson(vocals)
- Rob Conover(vocals)
- Rob Walden(guitar)
- John Stephan(guitar)
- Daniel swartz(bass)
- Ben Sutton(drums)

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

It would more than likely be Nate Johnson considering we all love his mid range scream.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

Catalepsy will bring out the hatred in you and leave you with an unexplained sense of motivation after your first listen.

when on tour what is the most commonly eaten fast food for example Mcdonalds Burger King etc and why?

Pizza would have to be the most frequently eated food. Promoters usually buy it for us before or after we play. We often eat our pizza with a refreshing beverage of mountain dew or pepsi.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

We only use ipod's or the radio but recently we have been playing the new Acacia Strain (buy it, it's amazing), Rhianna, M I A, or Hatebreed.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I was first exposed to the Daytona hardcore scene when i was about 14 years old. Me and my brother would go to shows almost every weekend. Usually there would be straight edge vegan bands playing. We loved how everyone got along and had fun. No one ever got in fights and sometimes random drunk guys from the street would wander in and dance around, everyone would just laugh at them. I had already started playing drums at the time and when i saw my first "heavy" shows, i knew i wanted to play heavy music because it seemed to allow a lot of aggresion to be let out in a non-violent way.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

I try to be a very optomisic person so i see us touring the world playing sold out shows everynight, selling tons of records and having the time of our lives.

who are some of the up and coming bands from your area as well as throughout Florida that we should be on the lookout for.

There are so many and i feel bad not mentioning them all. One band that stands out in my head is "ABOLISH" They are some of the coolest most genuine dudes ever, and aside from that, they put on an awesome live show. Check them out!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

We passed by a "tiger" truck stop in baton rouge LA. It actually had a real caged live tiger. It freaked us out but it was awesome because we were all bored out of our minds from driving 12 hours from FL.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Hardcore to me has always just meant aggresive music that contains a message. I try not to think of it as being a really complicated thing. I don't agree with people bashing kids for the way they dress or the specific type of music they listen to.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Come to a show near you and buy it in person. OR WWW.MERCHNOW.COM

What is your most memorable show and why?

Probably our cd release show. Mainly because young jeezy's body gaurds were there and a kid got hurt really bad from falling off the stage. It was insane...

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

My favorite would be NYC. There are so many awesome people there and such an amazing scene.
My least favorite is Pulaski VA. We had a bad run in with the local inbreds.. it's a long story.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Hatebreed, Emmure, American me, Rose funeral

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

www.stillbornrecords.com

or type in "Catalepsy Iniquity" in google and a bunch of crazy stuff will come up.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Keep practicing non stop. Keep booking as many shows as possible. EVERYONE wants to give up at some point. Keep touring, keep trying. Anything is possible.

what are your views on kids that talk shit on the internet or bitch about getting hit at a hardcore show?

I've never seen kids bitch on the internet about getting hit. If i did i would probably laugh really hard and lose interest shortly after.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Probably working construction or doing some shitty job that i hate.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

One time on tour with hatebreed i stopped playing for a split second in the middle of a song because i blacked out. That was my most embarassing but im sure everyone has their own.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Our old guitarist hit our old vocalist in the head with his pointy headstock. He had to get stitches in his head.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

More than likely because hardcore music is aggresive and some people who aren't too bright don't realize there is a message behind it and it doesn't mean anything violent in most cases.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We have a december florida tour coming up called the "Dominate The Sunshine State" Tour. It's 2 weeks long. Go to www.myspace.com/catalepsy to check the dates!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

We care about our fans! Come to a show and talk to us. We always love talking, hanging out, and goofing around with everyone.

and thank you for everyone who read this!

Mr. Hyde Interview by Sean WWTO and Rob Davio

2008-12-21T22:03:00.002-06:00

First off we would like to thank Mr. Hyde for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine.

When did you and Necro begin working together.

1997. I first met Necro at a hip-hop show in nyc. He was the only artist that I knew of at that time rapping as brutal and evil as I was. I was also impressed with a beat he did for Non Phixion's first single "No Tomorrow." I could see us working together and it coming out really dope. We linked up and ended up having much more in common than just hip-hop... We became friends and the rest is death-rap history. Lol

When did hip hop become a big part of your life.

I was into Metal at first. I listened to some Hip-hop, but for me, it was all about Slayer and Metallica. When I first started writing actual song lyrics, it was very evil and violent but it didnt sound like it would fit with metal. It was in more of a rap or poetry structure. It was in 1992 in junior high school when I first starting rapping/battling in the lunch room and in the school yard. I was always good at abusing and making fun of people so kids would crack up laughing when I would kick my crazy raps shitting on them. By 1994, I was writing 5 or more verses a day and knew I wanted to put an album out. And I was ready to punch anybody in the face who said I couldnt. I would say I was pretty serious at that point.

What was it like finally recording your first studio album.

It was like a parent giving birth to a first-born child. Except my baby was the fuckin' The omen. An evil baby. I was a proud father.

First horror flick you've ever watched.

Trilogy of Terror with Karen Black. Classic. I was very young and was checking under my bed for that african war doll for a while every night. Lol.

Favorite horror flick of all times.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This Movie Is madness personified.

What have you been listening to lately.

The Jerky Boys. Frank Rizzo and Sol Rosenberg.

Esoteric or Cage.

Who cares

Funny tour/recording experience.

We were in a tour van driving from Bulgaria to Romania. We stopped at a gas station. Necro started feeding dried apricots and raisins one at a time by hand to a chubby, bulgarian, mentally retarded gas attendent through the window. The guy didnt say anything . He was mute an apparantly hungry. His face was expressionless. He just kept taking the apricots and eating them with one hand while continuing to fuel our vehicle with the other hand. The situation was so crazy and akward that I laughed so hard I almost threw up.

what made you want to start doing death rap.

My lyrics were violent ever since I first put a pen to paper. My brain was shredded from watching the most fucked up low-budget gore flicks at a very young age. I mean I was watching flicks like "I Spit On Your Grave" at 6 years old. I was also a very violent kid. I would fight in school and in the street almost every day. I used to bring my mother's kitchen cutlery to school in 3rd grade. In 4th grade chopped my friend's pinky off with a meat cleaver. (He got it sewed back on and we are still friends) It was only natural for me to rhyme about death and violence.

What MC's got you wanting to do hip hop.

Rappers like Kool G rap, Kool Keith, Getto Boys and N.W.A. were all rapping violent, bugged out, hard-core shit at that time. I figured if they were being successfull with their fucked up lyrics, there might be ears out there for my psychotic art.

Whats your feelings on rappers like Kanye West who think they deserve it all and everything should always be about them.

They reek of shit. I dont have anything in common with them.

Who are you top 5 MC's of all time.

Kool G Rap. Nas. Necro. Ill Bill. Mr.Hyde.

Who would be the one person you'd like to collaborate with.

My girlfriend Karine is an incredible piano player and lyricist. I wanna combine My vocals with her piano, Kerry King's guitar, Necro drum track with Ozzy Ozbourne and Fiona Apple on the Hook.

What would you say to cats wanting to come up in the hip hop world, what advice would you give them.

If u aint ready to pay dues and put your blood sweat and tears into Hip-hop, Dont quit your day job.

what was it like doing a song with Freddy Madball and Hoya.

It was great to have those cats in The Killer Collage Video. They're my homeboys but they are also my favorite Hard-core band. So it was dope.

Interesting recording/tour story.

Goretex was so lazy and such a difficult ass hole during the recording for Circle of Tyrants that at the end of the last session, Necro beat the shit out of him right in the studio And told him that he would never work with him again.

When touring, what is usually on the radio.

Who knows? We all usually have our seperate head phones on listening to our own shit or writing to beat cds. Whoever is driving gets listens to whatever they want within reason. We wont allow The Village People or anything like that. Lol

how did you come to signing with Psycho+Logical Records PLR and how have they treated you so far.

I was down with Necro before he created the label. I never actually signed anything. I had his back and helped him with anything needed regaurding P.L.R. This label is my family. If it was the show "He-man," Necro is "Skelletor" and I am "Beast Man." And all we want to do is take over the world and infect it with evil.

What do you hope to get across to your listeners with your music.

That they will always get most brutal, aggressive, lyrically technical, psychotic music possible from a Mr.Hyde record.

What are some of the main influences of the lyrics in your music.

True life experiences, Sick, demented movies, my own personal psychosis and Micheal Jackson's nose.

If you had the chance to give a kid 5 albums from your personal collection to influence them, what would they be.

Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, Illmatic, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Morrison Hotel.

When you are playing a show and you look out and see the faces of these people who you can tell are really into it, how does that make you feel.

Honestly, it is one of the most gratifying parts of my life. Knowing that my music has that big of an effect on kids and it makes them want to release their aggression in a mosh pit or beat the shit out of eachother... That's why I still do what I do. I know that feeling. And I relate with them on it.

what are your views on fighting at shows.

I'm the wrong person to ask about that because you are not gonna get a mature, politically correct answer. I totally condone fighting for good reason. or almost any reason lol. I do it. so I cant say that others shouldnt. But then again fighting is sport to me. I boxed for years and I enjoy it. I dont care about people getting hurt in fights. I believe in Darwinism. "Only The Strong Survive", and "The Food Chain." Dont fight if you aint tough and If you are a wolf, dont fight a lion, and you wont get hurt.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet.

If sticks and stones can break my bones and names can never harm me....What the fuck can typing do?? lol. I encourage these kids to type shit about me. It only blows my name up bigger and gives me more exposure. They know not to ever talk shit to my face in person and to stay dripping with pimples and hate in their mommy's house hiding behind a keyboard. They are dumb, but not THAT dumb. Haters have a role and they will play it. I have MY role. While they wake up early to go to work for 10 hours packing groceries for 6 bucks an hour, I make life changing brutal music, tour the world, make money and dont wake up til mother fuckin' 2 in the afternoon with a hot girl next to me. I Write Rhymes watch movies, do push-ups and chin ups, hit the punching bag eat, fuck and play video games all day.

do you have more hip hop or hardcore metal kids that attend your shows.

Its a mixture I guess. I cant really even tell anymore. I dont even care. As long as they show love, get pumped up and start a pit, I'm happy.

what is some of the weirdest shit you have passed by when on tour throughout the world.

In Belgium, We were attacked by a real life flesh-eating zombie. 28 weeks later style. He chased us for 18 blocks we kept pushing him away, kicking him and knocking him down but he just kept coming. Unhurt and hungry. When we made it to the hotel, He camped outside for about an hour and waited for us until he found a less elusive human meal I guess. He was gone when we checked out the next day.

what are your 5 top favorite cities to play and least favorite as well.

The best shows in my opinion would have to be. Moscow, Paris, Melbourne, Toronto and Auckland. Any city too pussy to book me are my least favorite.

how can the readers from around the world order merchandise and is there way for the readers to still order merch if they do not have a paypal account.

They can use their (or their parent's) credit card or debit/atm card and go to www.myspace.com/mrhyde or www.necrohiphop.com all the available merchandise should be up there. They can also message me on myspace directly and arrange a money order or payment through western union for what they need.

favorite food on tour and least favorite.

Favorite; Veggie burgers with chile con carne or kebab spots for sharma and gyro and chicken skewers. Least Favorite; fast food/anything unhealthy.

what advice can you give to any newer bands starting out being they are a hip hop or hardcore band and having a hard difficult time and thinking about.

Dont bite our style! Be original. Never Quit or let anyone tell you that you cant achieve your goals. And never compromise your art for any reason. Always have a backup plan in case music doesnt work out for you.

what were your thoughts and feelings on the closing of CBGB's in New York City.

I was fortunate to be able to perform there before it closed down. It is such a legendary venue. It should have never been shut down because it gave so many great artists their start and a podium to get the early exposure they needed.

who are the top 5 new hardcore metal bands that you think will make it big in 2008.

I'm not too up on a lot of the "new" Hardcore shit. I listen to a lot of the older classic stuff. But 5 bands that I feel have talent that have not gotten their due respect on a world-wide level yet are; Subzero, Blood clot, 100 Demons, North Side Kings and Moja.

is there anything else that you would like to add that we may have forgotten to ask that the readers might want to know about.

They Might want to know that if they dont have my new album "Chronicles of the Beastman" that they need to go buy it in order to become a complete, fully-functional person, have true inner-psychotic harmony, be one with the universe and to truely be friend to all beast-creatures of the earth and outer planets. Also, as a disclaimer... I had nothing to do with the Huck-o-buck.

Thank You Mr. Hyde for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

ANYTIME :)

PSYCHO+LOGICAL-RECORDS artists:

NECRO www.myspace.com/necro
MR.HYDE www.myspace.com/mrhyde
RIVIERA REGIME www.myspace.com/rivieraregime
SABAC RED www.myspace.com/sabac
Q-UNIQUE www.myspace.com/qunique
NEMS www.myspace.com/nemsmurderfest
SEAN STRANGE www.myspace.com/seanstrangemusic

New Morality Interview with Ferdinand By Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T20:15:00.003-05:00

New Morality @ Light The Fuse 2008

http://www.myspace.com/newmoralityhc http://www.thenewmorality.net

First off i would like to thank Ferdinand and all of New Morality for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named New Morality and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

We like to thank SFA for our bandname. No meaning

What are your views on fighting at shows?

We don't encourage fighting, but hardcore is still violent music and shit happens in the heat of the moment. I'd rather stand and fight than run and hide.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

We started playing in 2004 with the intention to do something like No Warning mixed with Breakdown, which you can hear on the No Future demo. On our new LP you can hear more influences, like Crown of Thornz and some rock. Main ingredient is still NYHC.

are any members in side projects other than New Morality?

New Morality is just a part of what we are doing. Be on the lookout for The Hiv demo. It's basically Thomas and me teaming up with some other guys to make faster trashy stuff. Old school stuff. There's the other hardcore project of our guitar player Mike and me and him doing some experimental stuff in our living room, Pure despair I would call the sound. We like to keep things obscure so no name here, go search Myspace. Plus three of us are working a new band with Gijs from State of Mind called 'Blunted on Reality', expect some tripping stuff.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet about getting hit at a HXC show or just bitching about a band because they tried to speak there minds during a set?

That's the downside of internet. We don't like it.

how long has the band been together?

Since late 2004 I guess. That's Thomas, Jonne and me. Mike came in later to do the solos, and this year our bass player Noot got replaced by our RMS brother Joel

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

No Future demo, Light The Fuse 2006 comp, New Morality/The Awake split EP, the Trapped MCD and November 4th our debut full length LP "Fear of Nothing" will be released on Reflections Records. We are actually in the studio right now. Nico is doing the sound and at the time of writing Mike is recording his guitar tracks.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

The 3 B's. Beer, Blaze and Bitches

is there a large and thriving scene in the Arnhem area as well as throughout The Netherlands?

Well, we have the new kids from Blaze Motel, they have a demo out, shows at The Stage that our singer is booking and of course Strike First. They will be releasing a new record real soon, be sure to check it out.

how long has the band been signed with Reflections Records and how have they treated you so far?

Don't know the exact date, but we got nothing but love and respect for them. Serious, we are very happy with Reflections doing our record it couldn't get any better for us.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

This is not the original lineup. We have had a lot of different bass players. Noot, has been playing most of our shows. Currently the band is Thomas on guitar, Mike on second guitar, Joel on bass, Jonne on vocals and I play the drums.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Martijn NTB, for everything they did for New Morality and RJ Strike First for being our first bass player and drugs supplier.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

Yeah we'd love to go there of course and we got enough ideas but we'll just see what the future brings.. I guess we'll end up there eventually.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

An insane clown entering your head and smashing your dreams.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Shattered, Black Sabbath, Orange 9mm and E-Town Concrete.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I went to the East Side Hardcore Assaults in Elbekurkie (a local venue in my area), met some people there and went more and more to shows. I got asked to play drums in this band and did it. I'm still here, so it worked.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

I forget. Shit for brains man. I suppose the best is still to come.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

I seriously have no idea. Guess we will be releasing or 4th full length by then, playing shows in Japan. That at least is my big dream, haha.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Arnhem area as well as throughout The Netherlands that we should be on the lookout for?

The Hiv. Giving positive youth a new meaning. Be on the lookout for a demo and live shows.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Being close-minded enough to believe that you are better than someone not like you.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

shop.reflectionsrecords.com

What is your most memorable show and why?

The Hague with Kickback, our singer was so fucked up that night haha, ask him for stories.. He'll deny we ever played that show.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Zaragoza, Spain. Making babies and fighting scum in the street. Love it!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Strike First, State of Mind and Ozzy. Psyched on the upcoming tour with Deal With It! Check that band out.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

If you got anything better to do, DO IT. If not keep playing and don't give a fuck about anything.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Get signed up to the Reflections newsletter.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

I don't want to know, not much probably.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Not much, if so i probably forget it anyway. Serious why feel embarrassed about a thing, I know I give my best every show and so do the others, so if anything would go wrong, it would just be too bad.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

I think it was our first show when our singer broke his foot, from kicking the monitor. Beside that only a few stitches. Nothing too serious.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I don' t know, I love hardcore and don't care too much for other peoples opinion on it. All I know from shows in Holland is a total lack of aggression. Not much violence here.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Yeah we are on tour in September with Deal With It. I'm really looking forward to that one. Check our Myspace for exact dates and venues.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

November, we play our release show at The Stage in Arnhem NL, together with Bates Motel, Dirty Money and The Setup. Everybody should come and help us to destroy that place.

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CONTACT/INFO
www.thenewmorality.net
www.myspace.com/newmoralityhc

LABEL/PRESS
www.reflectionsrecords.com

Stay Cold Interview with Ace Interview by Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T19:49:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/staycoldlv

First off i would like to thank Ace and Stay Cold for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

how did the band come to be named Stay Cold?

Well one of my favorite bands is COLD AS LIFE and its kinda just a spin off of that cause i always thought they had some of the best lyrics.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

COLD AS LIFE, Death Threat, Knuckle Dust, North Side Kings, Madball ect... there are just way to many.

are any members in side projects other than SC?

Yea we all are in other side projects together, Dirty Ways and were also starting another side project called Block Work

how long has the band been together?

a little over 2 years there has been some of the same members but i started it back in Ohio about 3 years ago.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

Right now we just have our 6 song demo out. More material will be out later this year and early 2009

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Honestly its what ever im feelin at the moment. some songs are about doin the best you can do and never selling yourself short. And some are about how shitty life can be, and how I feel like I might snap and end up in prison haha. Some are half and half cause it took me a month to write the lyrics and the first time I sat down to write them I was in a bad mood and when I sat down again I probably just smoked a blunt so I was doin pretty good.

is there a large and thriving scene in the las vegas area please tell us about it?

Im not gonna sit here and tell you our scene is the best like I hear from every band out there. It has its highs and lows just like everywhere else. I think there are a good core group of kids that always come out and always support. And the few that do everything they can to help the scene. But of course there is a huge turn out when some gay ass scene bands roll through. What ever they in turn help hardcore bands get some exposure haha.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

The current line up is me(Ace) on vocals, Auskin on bass, G on drums and Brody on guitar. We have had 2 other drummers and i cant remember how many other guitar players.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Bruce Springstien, cause hes the BOSS

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

If I could describe our sound in one sentence then we dont have much substance to us and we might as well quit right now haha.

for someone who has never seen SC before what can they expect to see especially if seeing a show in las vegas?

Hopefully a good time, and if your lucky we wont be drunk.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in a band?

i was exposed through punk, i was like 14 or so a skater and just kinda fell into it. but not too long after hearing hardcore some guys started a band and said they needed a guitar player and i had already been playing so someone taught me how to play by ear and i havent looked at a music note since and havent played anything but hardcore.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Touring full time.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the las vegas area that we should be on the lookout for?

Suffer the Loss

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merch?

through our myspace theres a button for paypal www.myspace.com/staycoldlv

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

its always way more than just the music, its about life. i dont really know how else to put that haha

what is your most memorable show and why?

the ones we werent drinking at haha.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to find out about upcoming shows and other band related information?

who knows anymore isnt myspace the only site people go on anymore?

who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

we havent done a tour yet.

what advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that might be having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

if your thinking about it just go ahead and quit, you wont be around much longer if your already having doubts.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Oh GOD probably not broke as fuck HAHA! But also id probably be some worthless drone with a bunch of douche bag friends.

what is the most embarassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

playing like shit probably

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it gives hardcore scenes and shows a bad reputation?

probably because there are more fights at hardcore shows than anywhere else. its not all the time. but what do people expect? you put a bunch of young males in a room whom most are pigheaded (like myself) and dont like to take shit from anyone and some random comes and does something stupid. Violence and hardcore just happens people say they arent associated but I wouldnt have liked hardcore or gotten into it at all if there wasnt a sense of violence and chaos. poeple need to grow some and stop crying. when there are 20 kids doing spin kicks someones gonna get hit and someone who cant take it is gonna start some shit and then...

do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

sept 15th with Death Before Dishonor Blood Stands Still and Trapped Under Ice

is there anything else that you would like to add that i might have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

If we come to your town buy us beer and weed.

Streetwise interview with Jai and all of Streetwise Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T14:16:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/streetwisehardcore streetwisehc@gmail.com
xfeelthedarknessx@gmail.com

First off i want to thank Jai and all of Streetwise for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Streetwise

Well, the band was originally known as Lucky Strike (like the cigarettes) and then later on as Gunpoint when it first started 4 years back, but after the original bassist, Orly, left the band, I (Jai) joined to fill the low-end, and after a few jam sessions, we decided to start anew, of sorts. New year. New name. New music. We had made a small list of possible names, and we all agreed on Streetwise.

what are your views on fighting at shows

Everything has a time and place. Albeit, the majority of fights that happen are over nonsense and have no place in hardcore, there are times when a fight is welcomed as a viable solution to an occurring problem. There will be times that people will come in with the sole purpose of picking fights and causing problems, and they are to be dealt with dually.

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and music

We currently have DIY demo tapes available for mail order. They can visit our MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/streetwisehardcore , or they can e-mail us at streetwisehc@gmail.com, and we'll make arrangements.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Jai - Madball, Biohazard, Agnostic Front, Crown of Thornz, D.R.I., Skarhead, Sheer Terror, Cro-Mags, District 9, Integrity, and Satan.

Vic - First Blood, Terror, Slayer, Death Threat, old Sworn Enemy, Donnybrook, Hatebreed, Sudden Death, Sublime and a lot of sex.

JJ - Hatebreed, E-Town Concrete, Shattered Realm, Blood for Blood, Nas, Psycho Realm, Biggie Smalls, and Sublime.

Bob - Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Joe Pass, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Fats Navarro, Gravediggaz, Wu-Tang, Andres Segovia, Vicente Fernandez, Los Tigres del Norte, Beto Quintanilla, Southside SKANKTONES

are any members in side projects other than Streetwise

Currently, Bob is the only one involved in other projects. He plays in a ska-punk jam band called the Southside Skanktones, and he also has a solo project of his own compositions that takes influence from a wide range of things.

http://www.myspace.com/southsideskanktones
http://www.myspace.com/bobhazemusic

how long has the band been together

About 4 years, but only about 8 months with the current line-up.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We've only recorded the 4 song demo we currently have out, and we're working on new material for a second demo/ep to be out soon.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

life. struggle. social issues.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Laredo area as well as throughout Texas

The Laredo scene, as with any hardcore scene, has had its ups and downs. From the loss of venues, to the loss of bands, Laredo has had its share of bumps along the road, but we've managed to maintain a certain level of heart at our shows. We've thrived as a strictly DIY hardcore scene, always willing to help smaller bands on tour with shows, and the kids are always happy to go off and support the bands by picking up a cd or a shirt. Even opening up their doors to give the bands places to sleep if need be. We have had our share of bigger bands roll through, but we strive to keep up the DIY ethic that hardcore punk has always had roots in.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

Not much has changed, but the original line-up was:
JJ on vocals
Bob on drums
Vic on guitar
Orly on bass

...but as Orly left to study in another city, I (Jai) was asked to join to take over bass duties.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

Freddy Madball, Jamey Jasta, or Ezec.
hah.

Probably Boogie Capone (Underboss/Full Contact) or Southside Arturo (Five Families) because ever since any of us started going to shows back when they took us in and treated us like one of the homeboys. We grew up going off for Underboss, Full Contact and Five Families. Bob even played drums in Underboss for a short time.

George Hood (Flawless Victory) would also be one of our first choices. We got mad love for Flawless.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

I was up in Austin, TX back in April for TXHC: The Way It Is Fest and was using this particular line to sell our demos amongst the show-goers:

"We sound like Madball but more Mexican."
haha

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in a band

Well I got into hardcore through punk rock. A lot of my older sister's friends were into all that, and they would give me mixtapes of some old school jams. Back then, I thought bands like Agnostic Front and Bad Brains were just punk bands. It wasn't until I found myself at local shows and talking to other kids that I found what hardcore was, and I found more hardcore bands that I liked more than a lot of the punk stuff I was listening to. I was still a punk rocker, and eventually cropped and became a skinhead, but I slowly became more and more involved in hardcore.

I've always wanted to be in a band, but, for whatever reason, people never took me serious when I brought up starting a band. I played in a punk band for a short while, but that didn't last, and I just concentrated on booking shows and whatnot for awhile until these dudes asked me to join Gunpoint/Streetwise.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

No clue. Hopefully still going, but I, unfortunately, will not be a part of it. I'm gonna be moving to Austin, TX around January, and so I've told the dudes to do what they do with the band whenever I leave.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Hardcore is the absolute essence of an angry youth. People express that differently, but it's all the same. Chugs and breakdowns or raging fast riffs and blast beats, it's still hardcore.

These mosh metal bands that play a 3 minute long breakdown are weak, but if that gets one kid to look beyond that breakdown and look into real hardcore, I'm cool with it.

What is your most memorable show and why

Probably playing with Hoods and Grave Maker here in Laredo. Aside from a buncha bullshit that went down for the show to even happen that I won't go into detail about, kids were goin off the whole show, and by the end of the night, everything was cool and everyone was just hanging out. The Grave Maker dudes rule. Bailey and crew know how to have a good time.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

http://www.laredohardcore.net

the actual site is down now, but it redirects to the forum which I help moderate. We keep it posted with all shows going on, amongst other things.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Laredo area as well as throughout Texas that we should be on the lookout for

I know you already know Flawless Victory and Full Contact, but those dudes rule. They rep Laredo hard all over this nation of our's.

Aside from them:

The Red Alert - http://www.myspace.com/theredalerthates

Tony Montana's Last Stand - http://www.myspace.com/txgxc

Determined to Defeat - http://www.myspace.com/dtdhc

Power Trip - http://www.myspace.com/powertriphc

False Reason - http://www.myspace.com/falsereason

Chop Block - http://www.myspace.com/chopblockhc

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with

Chop Block are our homeboys. Dudes rage hard and always show mad love. Flawless Victory is always fun to play shows with, too. Anyone who is down to rage and play some hard jams, we'll share the stage with.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

I don't know, to be honest. I can't see myself in any other situation but the one I'm in. Hardcore plays a major role in my life, and if I didn't have hardcore, I don't really want to know where I would be…

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

Well hardcore is definitely a violent subculture. As I said before, hardcore is just an outlet for an angry youth. If you aggravate someone who is already angry about everything else, you can expect a reaction. That just happens to be a violent reaction in most cases.

People just like to concentrate on the bad things and talk down on it.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

We have a couple of shows coming up in September with some awesome bands. Folsom, Lose None, Horizons, Ill Intent, Tiefighter, Grave Maker, ABHF, amongst others.

Also, we're planning on a week long tour through either Mexico, Northern Mex/South Texas, or just a week in Texas. We'll announce that soon enough, so keep an eye out for that.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about.

Support Hardcore to the fullest. It's all that a lot of us have. It's the only thing that has kept us sane in these insane days. Even when we're down and out, hardcore is there for us.

Never forget that.

Thank you Sean and WWTO for allowing us this opportunity to reach out and get our name out there. Much love.

Wreckonize interview with Fede interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T11:45:00.002-05:00

WRECKONIZE-wreckonize @c.s. mezzacanaja Senigallia Ancona from federico giungi on Vimeo.

WRECKONIZE-here to fight @c.s. mezzacanaja Senigallia-Ancona from federico giungi on Vimeo.

http://www.myspace.com/wreckonizehc http://www.marchehc.org/

First off i would like to thank Fede and all of Wreckonize for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Wreckonize?

we were looking for a massif, stylish name.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

we think that everyone that comes to a show only to begin a fight is a shit. during the show should be no quarrels and everything should be solved outside the room. it's necessary to identify the real enemy

what is your favorite song to cover during a show?

Warzone-in the mirror. we think it's one of the best songs in nyhc especially for its meaning.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

generally the best american hc from the end of 80's on, then MADBALL,AGNOSTIC FRONT,BREAKDOWN,CROWN OF THORNZ,SLAPSHOT,SICK OF IT ALL,WARZONE

are any members in side projects other than Wreckonize?

not longer

how long has the band been together?

almost 2 years

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

a downloadable demo from myspace (myspace.com/wreckonizehc), a track in the compilation BULLETS FROM THE STREETS(hateunit-records), and in little time will be out the new cd.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

everyday life inside and outside the scene.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Ancona area as well as throughout Italy?

ancona has a punk/hc background active from 1980, we're all friends and we try to continue our work

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

now we changed a guitar, we started with two guitars, but because of one's problems we had to continue with only one guitar. it worked and still works.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

the wreckonize's sound is like a punch in your ear.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

everything

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

in the band we have different ages,everyone had a different approach with the hc, but we learnt from who came before us.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

we want to hold the same energy to become more popular in the italian/european/mondial scene

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Ancona area as well as throughout Italy that we should be on the lookout for?

there is a punk/oi group named Totalrevenge, and is almost out a mixtape hip-hop of two groups friends of us, Rasklatt5 and Neurogarage; they are very very good!

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

we are loyal with the original punk/hardcore idea. the main question is to remain near the reality,with the feet on the ground without mental trips or like toughguys. hardcore is resist and continue, always.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

from myspace, or from FEDEHC@HOTMAIL.IT.

What is your most memorable show and why?

it was the first, because people who heard and saw our group for the first time became impressed, and they proved it in front of the stage!
p.s. there are videos on youtube

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

we don't have one yet, we don't have enough experience to say this

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with?

a few of italian ones. more with american and european ones

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

we think that if members don't get on well is better to give up,and then, it's better to begin new projects.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

we are fine in ancona for that reason.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

who thinks like this of hc like any other genre, is a closed mind dick and we don't even listen to those people.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

of course, the 1st and 2nd of november we play in rome in the first TRAPPED IN SOCIETY FESTIVAL.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

firstly we thank the webzine and the attention that gave us,secondly we thank who believes in us, all the friends. check our myspace because in little time will be out the new cd and the merchandising.

KDC interview with Casper and all of KDC Interview by Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T11:06:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/kdcprhc

First off i want to thank Casper and all of KDC for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named KDC and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this also what does KDC stand for?

Our original name, which was in spanish, was extremely long, so the kids started abbreviating it. KDC caught on way faster than our original name so we just stuck with it. It doesn’t really stand for anything.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

As far as influences go, I can only speak for myself. Anything that’s energetic, fast and catchy is what I tend to like. Bands like Reach the Sky and Bane are some of my favorites.

are any members in side projects other than KDC?

Yes. Our drummer Victor also plays in For the Wounded and Hanamachi. I play bass in Bust a Move. The other members have no side projects.

i see that you have some upcoming shows with both Blood in Blood out and also First Blood and LOS are you excited to be able to share the stage with First Blood?

Hell yeah!! When we started the band I remember that we where really stoked off First Blood’s material. We can’t wait to see them here on the island! And ever since we heard Blood in Blood out, we haven’t stopped listening to them. We haven’t heard much material form Line of Scrimmage, but the guys from Know the Score told us they where really good.

how long has the band been together?

For about four years.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

None. We’re about to release our full length CD some time during September or October.

for someone who has never visited Puerto Rico and is planning on spending a week there what sights and cities would you recommend for them to visit?

Most of the bands that come to PR like to go to “El Yunque”, which is a rain forest. But if it was up to me I’d take them to the beaches on the southwest side of the island.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

It depends on what bands are influencing us at the moment. Most of the bands we were into began when we were straight edge. And even though we’ve never been a straight edge band, our first songs were extremely positive. Most of the material we’ve written lately tends to be more narrative. Most of the stuff that’s been happening to us lately has been worth writing about.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Del Café area as well as throughout Puerto Rico?

We’re actually from Yauco. We call it Del Café because most of the coffee produced in Puerto Rico is from Yauco. It’s a boring city on the southwestern side of the island that doesn’t offer much recreation when you’re a teenager. There are no hardcore bands that have come out of that place. But there are really good hardcore bands throughout the rest of the island. Every time bands come from the states and see that the island is legit they end up including Puerto Rico on their tour calendars.

how did the band come to be signed with Southground Records and how have they treated you so far?

Christian Olmeda, the founder, is a good friend of Victor and was looking to record a band a bit different from his other bands. He wanted hardcore and we wanted a recording so we both saw it as a benefit. All in all, it’s been great being able to record for the first time. We didn’t think it would be such long and tedious process.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

No it’s not the original lineup. Right now we have five members: Juanki, David, Dalbert, Victor and me (Casper).

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

I’d definitely invite Aaron Bedard, from Bane, to do vocals. His voice is one of a kind. Any voice that’s unique and memorable is a voice that I’m into.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

We’ve had plans to tour the USA since forever. We just haven’t had the opportunity. I wish we had more contacts. You can only play the island for so long before you start seeing the same faces. Hopefully in 2009 we’ll be able to hit the states.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

If you mix bands like Champion and Set it Straight with Puerto Rican hardcore/punk bands you’ll have an idea of what KDC sounds like.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

When Juanki is in the car we have to put up with all types of music. He always brings along these crazy mixes that include: Justin Timberlake, The Spice Girls, Ray Charles, etc.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say I want to be in a band?

I started going to shows when I was about 16 or 17. My sister’s boyfriend played in a local punk band. Every time I saw any hardcore band go on I was overwhelmed by the energy and how the kids would respond to these bands. From then on I knew that I would eventually form a hardcore band.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

One time this truck pulled up next to us and it was carrying a bunch rotten meat. It had a cow head hanging out. It was disgusting!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Still together, playing the music that we live for. One of our main priorities right now is to play outside of Puerto Rico. We want as much exposition as we can get. All the guys in KDC have great work ethic. Their all young kids that share the same passion.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Del Café area as well as throughout Puerto Rico that we should be on the look out for?

As I mentioned earlier, there aren’t any other hardcore bands from Yauco. But I’ll mention some of the bands I most like on the island: Bust a Move, With Open Force, Clear Convictions, Una Banda Mas and Tropiezo. That’s just off the top of my head.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Hardcore has nothing to do with how many breakdowns are in a song. To me anything that has to do with playing loud, hard and getting your message across is hardcore.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Hit us up on MySpace and we’ll do our best to send you anything you’d like. http://www.myspace.com/kdcprhc

What is your most memorable show and why?

One of the most memorable shows we’ve ever played was in this town called San Sebastian. It’s on the west side of the island. Some kids decided to do a show outside of this big coliseum. When you mix awesome bands, free food, and skateboarding all together it makes for a memorable night. I’ll never forget that show.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Back then we really liked playing on the west side of the island; but hardcore is slowing dying out on that side. That’s why we haven’t been doing shows over there. Right now we love to play anywhere in the metropolitan area. It’s were the best shows are going down.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

I personally like sharing the same venue with Una Banda Mas and With Open Force. And out of all the non local bands we’ve played with, Everything Falls Apart and Graf Orlock have been the funnest.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

It’s not easy to grow up in a scene where you usually put in more than what you get back. In the long run you’ll notice that most of the bands that played the venues with your band are gone. And that’s when you’ll know who’s really in it for the long haul. Just keep at it and don’t give in.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

In some boring workspace, wanting to shoot myself.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

I remember a show where I yanked too hard on the microphone and all of the P.A. system collapsed. The show was stopped and the sound guy was really pissed.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

We played a show called “The Last Hardcore Show of the Year” back in 2006 in a place called Blue Moon. The staged was really fucked up and a rusty nail was pointing out. When I jumped the nail went right through my right leg and tore it open. I couldn’t feel anything. All I can remember is seeing a big hole in my leg and white tissue hanging out. It was sick!

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

There’s no doubt that hardcore is violent; but most kids go to shows just to have a good time. Only a few go to pick fights. And it’s because of those few morons that people have a misconception of what hardcore is. Its human nature to overlook the good and notice the bad. I don’t blame them.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Yup! On September 27, 2008 we’ll be playing with 2 great bands from Buffalo, New York. They’re called Face the Panic and Able Danger. Be sure to give them a listen through MySpace. And of course, First Blood and Line of Scrimmage on November 2, 2008.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

If you’re looking to book a hardcore/punk from Puerto Rico then we might be your answer.

Contact us at: www.myspace.com/kdcprhc

i want to thank all of KDC for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

Thank you guys at Worldwidetakeoverzine for interviewing us. Not many people take notice of hardcore bands from Puerto Rico. You guys are awesome.

Thanks again

-casper

Ligeia interview with Keith ligeia Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-14T10:22:00.003-05:00

LIGEIA SHOWS UP FOR THE PARTY!

First off i would like to thank Keith and Ligeia for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Ligeia and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

We got it from an Edgar Allan Poe short story called 'Ligeia' go figured, but we also heard its a porno from the 80's and female fronted black metal band from sweden.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Guns'n'roses, slipknot, JT

are any members in side projects other than Ligeia?

Naw, we haven't really gone platinum with ligeia yet so we've been just sticking to our day jobs for now

what was it like being able to do your recent tour with I Wrestled a bear once and how did that tour go?

It was awesome! Let me tell you it was such a nice change touring with a different sounding group. We have been touring with metalcore, hardcore and mosh bands for years now, so it was a nice change to hear breakdown after breakdown everynight.

what was it like being able to play the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and how did the crowds react when you played your set?

Yes! It was incredible! Granted its the best metal festival in the US and we are from new england, so it was fucking packed and the crowd responded awesome.

how long has the band been together?

Well myself, ryan and phil started the band in late 2003, early 2004. So
4 years

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We did a couple 8 tracks and 7-inches instead of release cds because we figured people could play them in there cars...Well we recorded a 3 song demo after being
a band for only a month in 2004 then in 2005 we began writing and recording our debut album 'your ghost if a gift'

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

It all depends honestly, the first record was definately a punching bag for me so I was venting about a lot of shit that was going wrong in my life at the time. With bad news, I wrote more of an overview of what my life has become post-crisis, post teenager angst, which I feel more people can relate too. Bad News is about hard times and the good times and overall it's a more accurate portrayal of my life.

how did the band come to getting signed with Ferret Records and how have they treated you so far?

Well when we first started recording 'your ghost is a gift' prostetic records was going to release the album, but ferret heard some demos off the album from ken susi and basically we ended up going with ferret because we felt it was a better label for us stylistically.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Yea we have the orignal line up now, it's ryan, phil and I, we started the band in 2003 with the addition of brandon whipple on bass.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Honestly I really want female vocals in a couple songs on our next album but off the top of my head, I think itd be amazing to have Lajon from sevendust or aaron lewis from staind. They both have amazing vocals and it'd be rad to encorporate them into our songs.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Big tits, B-dass, Intense, catchy, somewhat fun

who are some of the up and coming bands that you would recommend for the zine to check out ?

For heavy stuff check our out boys in Recon, they are good friends of ours, and they are extremely heavy.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Wellll....we aint got no cd player, we got dem ipods, but to answer the question, I can't really answer the question becuase we listen to sooooo much different music, each one of us have different tastes and favorites but sadly enough lately we've been playing out new avenged sevenfold, lil weeezy, and the new hopesfall.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

As far as the scene is concerned my first hardcore show was seeing 'peacemeal' in my hometown of palmer, ma. Peacemeal featured the singer from the hope conspiracy which made a huge impact on me as a frontman and lyricist.

Besides that when I was in 2nd grade I saw the video for paradise city from guns and roses on mtv (back when they played videos) and I was hooked, been a huge gnr fan ever since, but I used to sing and play guitar in grunge bands when i was a kid and I also became a huge deftones fan as i got a little older so I decided to focus on just singing like chino.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Jeeeez soo much shit honestly but off the top of my head this one time after heading to our friends house in montreal after a night downtown at several bars in montreal, we saw this dude ass naked passed out facedown in the middle of a sidewalk...it was prety funny

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Honestly I'd say bands without breakdowns are the real hardcore bands nowadays.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It sucks, but its life, fights happen, you gotta get over it. I hate drama in general, so I think its faggotry when kids fight at shows just to get attention or becuase they're bored.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Myspace.com/ligeia
We need you support! Please pick up our new album 'BAD NEWS'

What is your most memorable show and why?

Most memorable? Hmmm not really sure, but I love to play our home are in massachusetts

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Favorite spots are all of new england, ny, nashville, west lake, ca

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet?

Its funny, I mean it sucks becuase people end up taking them seriously but I love lambgoat, I check it everyday, I think its hilarious. But yea people get bent out of shape becuase of comments kids leave about bands and such, overall I think people overreact to kids talking shit, theyre just havin fun in between halo sessions.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Well we recently toured with on broken wings and recon and we got along with those guys very well.. Just worked out everyday and i got to drink whiskey and hang out at the merch table.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Honestly if you are thinking about giving up, then give it the fuck up, obviously you aren't committed to what you believe.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Myspace.com/ligeia
Sorry no where else is as informative and available

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Filling in potholes for the dpw still or sitting in a cubicle like the guy in office space, hating my life

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Ummm...nothing really...we aim not to suck

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Hmmm I dislocated my shoulder stage diving one time, but pulled off the
entire set in pain

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Well they associate violence with shows becuase violence happens at shows, maybe not a majority of them, but a few incidents can ruin the reputation for the rest.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

More so tours, weare hitting the road from october 1st to the
middle of november, so please check out our dates at myspace.com/ligeia

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Please pick up our new album 'BAD NEWS'! We need your support now more
than ever!

Thank you Keith and Ligeia for taking the time out to do this interview
with Worldwidetakeoverzine

I Wrestled A Bear Once interview with Steven Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T23:57:00.003-05:00

First off i would like to thank Steven and IWABO for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine while on tour.

How did the band come to be named I wrestled a bear once and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

It's a quote from the psychotic actor Gary Busey when he had a TV show on comedy central! It doesn't mean anything and it just sounded like a completely ridiculous band name, so we went with it!

how long has the band been signed with Century Media Records and how have they treated you so far ?

We signed to Century Media in June and couldn't be happier. Soooo many labels out there want bands to change their sound, appearance, lyrics, etc etc etc and CM just want us to be us and do whatever the fuck we want. Everyone we have met at the label is amazing and we truly couldn't be happier!

for someone who has never seen IWABO and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see ?

Lots of crazy shit... lots of movement... lots of fun. If people want to hear the album they can listen to it at home... people pay money to come to a show and have fun, and we try to remember that. Also we are complete spazzes and break shit and flip out pretty much constantly.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Nothing really in particular... stuff ranging from Radiohead to Necrophagist and everything in between. We all have really eclectic taste and appreciate all types of music that are talented and interesting.

are any members in side projects other than IWABO?

Nope... just IWABO!

how long has the band been together?

A year and a half-ish... But this band was basically formed by the merging of two other bands that had been around for four years or more. We've only been IWABO for a short time, but we've been busting ass and touring and hating life in other bands to lead up to this one!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

Currently just the one EP and then the new demo for "Tastes Like Kevin Bacon."

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Krysta bases most of her lyrics on weird abstract stuff and lots of it seems to center around politics, beliefs, religion, blah blah... all sorts of stuff aside from the normal "OMG YOU BROKE MY HEART AND I WANNA CRY AND CUT MYSELF" bullshit.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It is fucking STUPID. Music is supposed to be a way to have fun and release from the bullshit of life. People who come to shows just to show off how fucking tough they are need to get real. Just because you and 20 of your friends can kick the shit out of 2 people in the pit doesn't mean that you're cool. of course dancing/moshing/getting crazy is fun, but some people cross the line to just being idiots who come to shows for the sole purpose of starting fights... and that shit is what gets venues shut down and ruins 'the scene' or whatever you want to call it.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Shrevesport area as well as throughout Louisiana?

FUCK NO! There is virtually nothing going on here at all! We have some friends in bands that are doing cool stuff for sure, but as for a "scene" there isn't really much happening and VERRRRYYY few all ages venues in the state.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Nope.. we have had a few changes, but I think we are good to go now... wooo! Some people just don't want to be on tour all the time ya knowwww? Also, we've lost a member or two due to johnny law putting them on probation and not letting them leave the state haha

in the song Ulrich Firelord who thought of all the samples to include in the song especially the Inspector Gadget theme?

I had been joking about making a heavy riff out of inspector gadget for a while, and then just recorded it and went with it. Honestly we never thought the band would get this big and it would just be a stupid project that we would have fun with for as long as possible. Buttt... shit happens I guess!

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Mike Patton.... because he is God. or Bjork. or I'm sure Krysta would say Thom Yorke. Obviously all 3 of those vocalists would think we suck shit and laugh at us though I'm sure...

what are the reactions of the newer fans who have never seen IWABO and find out that Krysta is the vocalist?

They normally don't believe she can really pull off such a diverse range until they see us play live... and then they're normally pretty frightened or excited or confused!

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

electro-metal-jazz-grind-triphop-dance-rock.... shit?

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

80s pop, dance music, rap, indie rock... anything besides metal really! we get tired of heavy shit being on tour and hearing heavy bands every night. Of course we still love heavy music, we just definitely like a break from it when driving every day. I think every "metal" band on tour will agree.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

For me it was listening to Nirvana when I was really young that made me want to play music, and then when I saw the deftones live on their Adrenaline tour I remember saying to myself that that was what I wanted to do with my life... live in a van with my friends and jump off speakers n shittttt.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

We saw a camel one time in Texas that still blows all of our fucking minds haha... and as for gruesome shit... we saw a motorcycle wreck where the guy was ripped in half and blood n shit was splattered everywhere.. umm... all sorts of random crazy and funny shit happens on the road! get a band, buy a van, and go see some shit!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

hopefully just growing and evolving into something better and crazier.. and on tour still for sure.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Shrevesport area as well as throughout Louisiana that we should be on the lookout for?

We have so many friends bands that if I try to name drop everyone I know I'm going to fuck it up... so just check our top friends shit on myspace haha

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

A link is on our myspace... or you can just go to www. merchnow. com and click on our store! our stuff is also all over other online stores... shouldn't be tooo hard to find hopefully! and the CD is on all big online stores and iTunes n sshhiiaaattttt

What is your most memorable show and why?

Impossible to say really... we have met so many fucking amazing people and played so many insane shows... Can't really say just one!!

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet about going to a show and getting hit and then crying online for a week about it?

They need to realize that if you come to a show and hang out near the front, shit happens and it's all part of heavy music. crying is fucking stupid and has never helped anyone... and whining on the internet is the dumbest shit EVVVERRR! fuck the internet haha. Like I said earlier though, sometimes "hate mosh" douches do dumb shit though that I can understand why people get pissed off.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Favorite is anywhere we've never played before! We want to keep seeing new places and meeting new people! Least favorite is hard to say... we really don't have a least favorite place yet I guess... but I can say we're DEFINITELY stoked on the prospect of heading to Europe in 2009!!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

So far every band we've gone out with has been awesome. We really just want to be around anyone with a sense of humor who doesn't take things too seriously... The only bands/people we can't stand are the people who think everything has to be serious constantly and they have to keep up some image or persona or whateverrrrr... fuck being cool.. we just want to be sincere and have fun. We take the music seriously, but we definitely go out of our way to let people know that we aren't assholes and we want to meet them and have a good time.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

If you're thinking about giving up, then being in a band is definitely not for you! Even after you "get signed" and "make it" or whatever, there is still tons of hard work to do.. BUTTT i wouldn't trade it for the world and living in a van makes me happy. As for tips; just go on tour and try to meet as many people as possible! And the internet basically makes it a level playing field for everyone, so make sure you embrace technology and use it to your advantage. ALLTHOUGGHH... there is definitely something to be said for keeping your myspace legitimate. Everyone can tell if you're faking plays, using friend adding software, and anything like that... and it just makes you look stupid. So yeah! Write interesting music, be nice to people, live in a van for a while, and do the damn thing!

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Myspace is really all you need anymore haha... we don't have another website! Our myspace has music videos, music, tour dates, merch, and tons of other stuff.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Nooo clueee... probably playing in a jazz band and actually making some money maybe?? hahaha

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

At our label showcase show in Los Angeles, Krysta fell off stage and ripped her pants... that was pretty awesome! We have no shame though, so nothing is really embarrassing.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Nothing too insane.. A few cuts that definitely could have used medical attention, but we don't have medical insurance.. wooo! Just people getting hit with other people's instruments, or hitting their head on stuff.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We're on tour until Mid-October! And then we finish writing/recording the new full length... and then tour for all of 2009! Check our myspace for info, because we plan on playing everywhere in the fucking world with electricity before this is all said and done!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Nope! Just thanks for taking the time to interview us, and thanks to anyone who is reading this and supports us in any way! We love all of you and truly do appreciate the support!

On My Side Interview with Scott Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T23:17:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/onmysidehc
http://www.wordsofwarrecords.com/

First off i would like to thank Scott and all of On My Side for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named On My Side and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

-Well, I've always said that I'm terrible at coming up with band names, so whenever we got together to try to think of a band name, we just went to one of our favorite bands for influence and that was the band In My Eyes and the song was on the record Nothing To Hide. Also, we thought it was really cool that IME got their name from Minor Threat and we got ours from IME. Kind of like a "grandfather straight edge" thing, I guess.

for someone who has never seen OMS live before and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see?

-5 dudes. 3 that are of hispanic descent and 2 that are white. There will hopefully be lots of jumping, moshing, stomping, etc. and people will, hopefully, be having alot of fun. I feel like the style that OMS plays is a solid genre to just have to...whether that be standing and nodding or moshing it up. We're down for whatever just as long as everyone has fun.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

-Fighting at shows is downright STUPID and leads to ruining venues and even scenes. If you're going to fight someone, have some respect for the scene and others around you and go settle that elsewhere. I wouldn't say that as a band we're a bunch of pacifists, but if something has to be settled with fists, do it away from the venue. Ironically, we have a little bit of history of fighting happening during our sets (which is weird...) and we were playing with like Bitter End or something. Pretty ironic, but hey, whatever.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

-Well, I'm proud to say that whenever it comes to influences in the grand scheme of things, all of us listen to alot of different stuff and are general fans of music as a whole. However, whenever it comes to direct musical influences for OMS, I'd have to say that bands like Mouthpiece, Underdog, Beyond, the Cro Mags, Supertouch, etc. Honestly, I could list out tons of bands but after a while it would just get redundant. Basically, we're influenced by hardcore ranging from 77-08.

are any members in side projects other than OMS?

-YES. Well, currently Eddie and I are in a band together called Year One (www.myspace.com/yearone08) that we do with 2 of our friends. Think Kid Dynamite, Lifetime, etc. Fun stuff. Year One will probably tour with OMS this winter time so keep your eyes open for that... Matt is in a band called No Return (www.myspace.com/noreturnhc) that is like a modern fast hardcore band. Steve and Eddie started a band with some friends that was called "Oppressed"...I don't know if they're doing anything anymore, but I know they were for a while. It was like a Vio-lence/Merauder hybrid. Let's see...Steve and I did something with a friend of ours called Muzzled which will probably never record anything or ever play a show. It sounded kind of like Unsane but alot grittier with songs that were like 15 minutes long. Lastly, I wrote some songs for a demo for a straight edge band that I was going to do all the vocals and play bass/guitar for with Eddie drumming. I think we had 6 songs and a Lifesblood cover. Think Straight Ahead and Youth of Today. Definitely a cool vibe. If we ever play a show, it'll be a special occasion. I think we just enjoy starting bands all the time, ha. Oh yea, and I tour with Bitter End occasionally.

how long has the band been together?

-We've been together now close to 3 years (3 years in December).

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

-Well, we released the "Redefinition EP" that was originally going to just be a demo, but turned into a 7" EP whenever Words of War came around and wanted to release it. Our next release will be an LP entitled "Grow" that'll also be out on Words of War. Keep your eyes open for that. It's seriously going to be awesome.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet ?

-I think too often kids write checks that they can't cash when it comes to message boards and the internet. It's like, don't say something that you know could get around to someone who you're talking about be it bands, labels, people, etc. I've seen some people say some dumb stuff and even their friends catch the backlash from it. However, I don't know what is worse, dudes who talk shit (which can sometimes be mistaken as speaking your mind, which I have no problem with) or dudes who put up fronts like "OH MAN THIS BAND RULES!" and then when it comes to talking in person, they just talk behind their backs. Whatever, the internet rules, but sucks at the same time alot of times.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

-Well, I don't write lyrics so I don't feel like I can necessarily answer this question super adequately, but I'd say that Carlos really writes his lyrics on life experiences be it the past, the present, or the future.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Louetta area as well as throughout Texas?

-Haha...the Louetta thing is a big joke because Louetta is the street that we all live off of...probably about a crew of 20 or so of us. It's cool because there are a bunch of musicians within our little "crew" which explains why we all have a ton of bands. We always like to talk about our little suburban heaven, Louetta. So yes, I'd say it's thriving whenever all home from college because on any day, you could have Louetta dudes practicing for one of our many bands. We're even talking about building a venue on Louetta and starting Louetta records. Gotta love the suburbs.

what was it like playing fallcore 2007 ?

Fallcore 07 was awesome. Easily one of our best shows. We always look forward to Fallcore because it's always a great time with all of our friends and we usually have a pretty solid reaction. TXHC.

how did the band come to signing with Words of War Records and how have they treated you so far?

-Zak kind of found us randomly and dug our stuff and wanted to revive his label with us being his first release in 10 years. We said yes and it's honestly been one of the best decisions we've made. Zak is an excellent guy, has treated us really fairly, and is doing an awesome job with his label. Please support him and Words of War...definitely the best up and coming label right now.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

-The original line up was just myself, Eddie, Steve and Carlos, but in the past year we've added a second guitarist, Matt.

do you find hit hard to tour and share shows with bands who are not straight edge ?

-Not at all. I'd say that we are a straight edge band, but that doesn't define who are friends and bands we play music with at all. Actually, the majority of my friends are not straight edge and the bands I love playing shows with usually aren't either. So yea, we're a straight edge band, but more importantly, I'd say, we are a unity band.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

-I dunno...maybe like Tim McMahon or something. That'd be tight. However, we just settled with Daniel from Bitter End, ha.

does the band have any plans to tour the east coast this year or possibly sometime during 2009?

-This winter time, we should be touring to the west coast, but this summer you should see us venturing to the east.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

In your face straight edge hardcore that takes influences from all generations of HARDCORE.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

-Probably something not hardcore like Minus The Bear or something. I know Eddie likes them. I'd probably want to listen to like The Melvins or something.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

-I was first exposed to the scene by a friend of mine in high school. He showed me Youth Of Today, GB, etc. It was true love and I knew I wanted to be around for a while. When it comes to bands, I always thought about starting a band but never thought I could do it...I eventually wrote some songs and the rest is history!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

-Well, we actually haven't been on tour yet so I can't say anything. Sorry.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

-I'll be honest and say probably broken up. Not because I feel myself "moving on" or anything, but we're all getting older and a few of the dudes would like to get more education after college which means probably no time to focus on OMS. If we're not broken up, then we'll probably be touring and releasing records. But yea, we're not really the "sell myself to hardcore" types and will probably working real jobs or going to school. Bummer.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Louetta area as well as throughout Texas that we should be on the lookout for?

As far as Louetta, just keep an eye open because our suburb is going to blow up. As for the rest of TX, FEED. They are the BEST band in TX right now and will hopefully be touring arenas one day...with me roadie-ing and living the good life.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

-Hardcore to me is real music. Fast, hard, and in your face. To me, hardcore is only hardcore as long as your playing from your heart while still looking to the roots of the scene for guidance.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

-Go to our MySpace...we should have some merch up eventually. It's www.myspace.com/onmysidehc

What is your most memorable show and why?

-In recent memory, probably Have Heart/Verse in Houston. The set was just perfect. However, a close second would be both Fallcore 06 and Fallcore 07.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

-Well, we've only played in TX and Mexico, so I can't really say a least favorite, and I know that the guys enjoyed playing in MEX. Shout out to the Monterrey Crew...ora le guey!

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

-Well, I'd just say, don't be afraid to grow. In the words of Breakdown "DON'T GIVE UP!", but at the same time if you're doing something that was fun but turns into monotony, don't be afraid to grow from it and move on to something else. I feel like growing and having a change of heart in hardcore is looked down upon often times, but I feel like that is the essence of being; growing and changing constantly to better yourself and others around you.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

-Probably a really boring guy who likes playing beer pong alot and doesn't have many hobbies, haha! Actually, a friend of mine and I discussed this, kind of like the whole idea of never finding hardcore and how life would be so much different. I think the only thing that I can really say is this: life would be so BORING! Hardcore is great.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

-I think this stems from the aggression that hardcore exudes. It seems like people equate aggression with violence, however hardcore is just an aggressive form of music and even violent, aesthetically. However, ignorance and unnecessary violence has nothing to do at hardcore shows. Having an outlet to channel frustration and anger is fantastic, but channeling that into ignorance that in turn leads to violence can get the fuck OUT.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

-Fallcore in September, should be good. I know we're playing Sudden Death's last show this Friday which should be fun. Eventually we'll be playing a record release show for our LP, Grow sometime in the fall. Should be excellent...if you live in TX or surrounding areas, GO!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Man, nothing at all. Thanks for the interview! It was comprehensive but alot of fun. Looks like you have a great zine going for you guys. Keep it up.

Terrible Minds Interview with Geoff interview by Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T22:48:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/terriblemindspa

First off i would like to thank Geoff and all of Terrible Minds for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Terrible Minds and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

I just thought of a way in which people would describe people like me, or any of my friends. Whether it be religious, political or whichever kind of view we have on things. If we aren't thinking and doing the same things as the people around us...you are nothing to them, and you are automatically wrong or a "terrible" person for thinking or saying something against the grain. It's all a sad story.

for someone who has never seen TM live before and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see?

Four kids spilling their heart and soul on stage...not for just the crowd but for themselves.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

I'm not going to put some big elaborate list here like a 14 year old girl on myspace would trying to rival her friends with. So here's just a few.
Judge. Minor Threat. Ignite. Municipal Waste. Radical Attack. Operation Ivy. Chain of Strength. Sick of it All. Madball. Blood for Blood. Guns Up! Our local bands like: Wisdom in Chains. Strength for a Reason. Barricade. Not Without Resistance. Rival with Honor. The Pipebombs. Thy Ruin Approaches. Counter Corruption. Each and every band we've grown up listening to and watching. There are plently more we could list. THANKS FOR THE INFLUENCE.

are any members in side projects other than Terrible Minds?

No. We are all 100% dedicated to this one for the time being.

what are your views on the kids who bitch about getting hit at a show for standing too close to the pit then bitch about it for a week on the internet?

Well. It's what anyone would say. Don't stand there. Quit bitching.

how long has the band been together?

It will be a full year in september.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We are releasing our first on September 20 in Altoona. Check our myspace for more details. www.myspace.com/terriblemindspa
The whole show isn't fully dealt with, or I wouldn't have put that lame plug-in there,

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

We write about anything and everything that simply pisses us off on a day to day basis. Not little things, but things we wish people could see from our side.Our songs are short and to the point, so we try to put a huge opinion in a small amount of time. I don't write to offend. I write songs about how I feel/see things.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania?

Yes. Altoona has been getting a good turn-out for some really big shows coming through the area. We have the luck of getting GREAT bands into town on a monthly basis. We try not to overdue them though, as in book too many small shows. We also have the advantage of having some great promoters who have the connections and time to put into their work.

what is your favorite song to cover during a set?

We only do one song right now. We've only played it once.
Blood for Blood- Wasted Youth Crew
We're debating on another soon.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Yes. The original. It will NOT change. We have the best chemistry out of any band any of us have ever been in. We agree on everything musically, mentally, and artistically. It's not often you find a group of kids that can listen to opinions, and actually give them a shot, talk them out, and then agree on something. To me, it's amazing. I love these guys from the bottom of my heart, and I have no intention of any of us going our separate ways.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

This is so tough for me. I have a list of probably hundreds of vocalists that intrigue me. Right now, it would be Ian Mackaye vs. Jesse Michaels. They seemed to have been expressing themselves how I think it should be done. They didn't talk about senseless bullshit.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Fucking pissed.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Well we don't have a van. We can't find someone to book a solid tour. Away shows we listen to everything. It's like having a 2984732 disc changer.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I can't speak for the other dudes in my band on this one. I know that my big sister (Stacey) took myself and my man Birtle to our first show when we were in 7th grade. The energy is what got me. NOTHING beats the energy of a hardcore show.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Shit. You know, it's not even in the big cities you see the good stuff, but the little farm towns in PA that provide the best sights. I honestly can't answer this one.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Together. Whether we're signed or not.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania that we should be on the lookout for?

Not Without Resistance. Barricade. Weight of the Crown. Can't Win em' All. Drain the Sorrow. Expect the Worst. Petition. We Are Forever. Those are most of the main bands around here left. Check out Vengeance too. They are from VA Beach which doesn't pertain to the question...but they're awesome. SORRY IF WE FORGOT YOU.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

A lot of people don't know of it, and a lot of us don't speak to them about it. To me it means my place to get all the weight off my shoulders from the bullshit we all have to deal with. I don't want some ignorant asshole coming in and trying to take it over for money or reputation. It's our movement. It's something that shouldn't be bought out.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

www.myspace.com/terriblemindspa

What is your most memorable show and why?

Our first show was my favorite. We played 4 songs, and the set was no more than 8 minutes. The crowd was great and it was just a ton of energy coming from us since we hadn't been on stage with a band for awhile.

what is your favorite city to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Altoona,PA... NO out of town show is a least favorite. If we can get booked out of town, that's a great show to us whether there's 250 through the
door or 2.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with?

All locals. Bigger bands we've played with like Barricade(on Eulogy) or Know the Score( on Double or Nothing) because they don't treat us like the new kids or some dumb shit like that. They give us advice, pass out our demos, and fully support us. It's nice to get those pointers from bands that have been around longer than yours and know what they're talking about.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Really, that's all we have right now. http://www.myspace.com/terriblemindspa

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Keep going. You'll find your sound whether it's what you thought it'd be or not. As long as it's what you agree on then stay together. If not, yeah ......it's time to split.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Who knows. School at some lame-ass college soccer training camp.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Well...I had a choking accident that fucked up my throat therefore limiting my voice. During our cover my voice slipped away from me. I felt like shit standing there quiet during one of the best songs ever made.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I think the violence is because people walk-in expecting to take over a place, with no conscience of where they are actually at. If it weren't for people like that, every show would be like the great nights we have here when we don't deal with bullshit like that. That's not to deter people from coming, because obviously we always want our shows to be growing in numbers and adding to the excitement. Come out and support us or any band you know. Just don't be an idiot about it.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Sept 20th. Here in Altoona. It's our EP release with Under One Flag who are willing to make that drive here to play. Come out and support...you won't be let down.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

We aren't here to impress anyone. We simply are doing what we love, and saying what we think. Listen to us. Contact us. Book us. We will play ANYWHERE for ANYTHING. For free. For food. For a place to stay. Whatever. If you have a band and want to be booked here, CONTACT US WE WILL GET YOU ON A BILL. Thanks to those of you who read this. It means something to us.

In Other Climes interview with Steve guitarist of IOC Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T22:10:00.003-05:00

First off i would like to thank Steve and all of In Other Climes for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named In Other Climes and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

There's no special meaning.When we started the band, we were looking for a band name and one day, Maxime, our former guitarist went with different names but nothing interesting except "In Other Climes". It sounded strange and original, so, we kept it.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

It's very different with each of us, but we all listen to metal, hardcore, trash and death.

are any members in side projects other than IOC?

Only Julien has different projects. he's a professional musician, so, playing with different bands is his job !

what are your views on fighting at shows?

That's stupid ! Shows are meant for having a good time not to go the emergency room !

for someone who has never seen IOC live and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see?

It depends on the audience, the atmosphere...
But what i can tell you is that IOC is definely a live act band !
we try to make the best gig each time we play, even if there's not a lot of people.

how long has the band been together?

Since 2004.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We released a first 2 demo songs in 2004, but we didn't sell it. It was just to find places to play.
Our first real cd is "Sword Of Veangeance" out in 2006 on Custmcore Records. This E.P is sold out since last year
so, we decided to do a reissue called "Sword Of Vengeance : Chapter II" with a new layout, live songs
and a live video clip.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

The lyrics are always influenced by philosophy and poetry.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Nice area as well as throughout France?

Not really,there's only few bands who kicked ass. Here, people are not very into Metal/hardcore. They prefer
metal stuff like Meshuggah, Gojira ... but things are starting to change.

how did the band come to signing with both Customcore Records/Deadrock Industry and how have they treated you so far?

It was very natural because we already knew Mika from Customcore.
After seeing us a few times live, he decided to sign us. It's a small label, so, we don't have a lot of advantages but we like to work with him because he always has very good ideas about artworks, designs and he makes a very good promotion.

I see that you are playing Deadfest this year how did you get added on the bill and
who are you looking forward to seeing play while you are there at the fest?

I contacted Chris, the organiser of the fest last year because i was looking for gigs in scandinavia. The band didn't play there before, so, i asked him if he could help us with a few dates. He told me that it will be difficult to organise a tour but if we were interested we could play at the next deadfest. As you can imagine, my answer was "Yes, for sure !"

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Not at all ! we had a lot of line up changes since the begining especially with the bassists and drummers.
Today, the current line up is :

JC - Vocals
Steve - Guitars
Ben - Bass
Julien - Guitars
Lionel - Drums

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Felipe, the singer of Confronto (BR) ! I really appreciate the south American bands singing in Spanish or Portugese.
But for me, confronto is the best one.
Two other singers who would be interesting too:
Marcus from Heaven Shall burn (Ger) because his voice is intense and powerfull
and Andre from Maroon (Ger) he has an awesome voice.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

We already played in the U.S this summer, so, i don't think we will come back before a moment. with the new album, we plan to visit countries where we never played before.

In only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Powerfull, aggressive and energic music mixing metal and hardcore. On the new album you could find new influences like trash and death.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

A lot of old school stuffs : hard rock, glam rock, hardcore, trash, stupid french songs...

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

It was when i was like 13 or 14 years. It was a Machine Head gig for their 2nd album.
One of the best show i have never seen ! At this time i already played guitar. For me it was very natural.
I grew up meeting people who played and listened to hard roch, metal... so, at 12 years old, i decided to learn guitar and quickly started to play in a band.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

One of the weird thing we saw was this summer when we were touring in the U.S. After a gig in San Diego, we were stopped on the highway because a guy was killed. There was police cars everywhere, helicopters ... that's things that you cannot see in France !

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

I don't know if we will be together but if it's the case i hope the music will be better and that we will continue to play everywhere and meet cool people. It's why i play music !

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Nice area as well as throughout France that we should be on the lookout for?

To me, these 2 bands are really good :
None shall be saved (old school to new school hardcore)
www.myspace.com/nsbs
and The Arrs (metalcore) www.myspace.com/thearrs.
We really like to see and play with them.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

To me whatever kind of music you listen to, The most important thing is to be honest, trying to be better everyday, and help people you really love.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

There's different links where you can buy our stuff but the best is the Customcore shop to order our CD (www.Customcore.com)
and bigcartel for the merch (http://inotherclimes.bigcartel.com)

What is your most memorable show and why?

It was this summer in Poland, we had a show planed in a small city. When we arrived we thought that it would be a normal show but when we started to play people became completely crazy !!!

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

We really love to play in California, Poland and Germany. Shows there are awesome and we always met good guys in these countries !

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

We spent a very good time with Samaritan (NL), Godless Crusade (IT), Human Ashtray (SP) ...

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Never give up !

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Into music ! Music is my life !

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

You can find everything you want on our the myspaces and websites of Customcore and In Other Climes:

www.myspace.com/inotherclimes
www.inotherclimes.com
www.myspace.com/customcorerecords
www.customcore.com

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Nothing really special.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Because hardcore music is violent but it doesn't mean that the gigs are violent.
Yes, people mosh, stage dive, make circle pit and as musicians we really appreciate to see a crazy audience but it's just for fun and spend a good time.
People need to release their tensions doing sports, art ...
why it should be a problem to listen or play violent music ?

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We will play at the Deadfest in Sweden on the september 13th and we have a european tour planed with Paura (BR) this fall.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Our new album will be available in October on Customcore Records, so, don't forget to get your own !
Thanks for your interest for the band. Much respect !!!

Can't Win Em All interview with all of the band interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T15:08:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/cantwinemallpa

How did the band come to be named Cant Win Em All and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

I (Eddie-vox) always use to say this after anything shitty happened ya cant win em all. and then i was like it would be awesome if we used it as a band name and here we are. you can always use that for anything that happens in life.

how did the band come to get signed to Filled With Hate Records and how have they treated you so far especially with merch and recording the upcoming ep and cd?

It was kinda crazy really. I was in the hospital after getting kicked in my tumor at a Knock em dead show in Altoona, and it caused me to get blood clots in my lungs. i got an email from axell and niles from FWH records on my sidekick. i had met them when i toured with CDC in europe in 06 on the RAID OVER EUROPE TOUR 06 W/ IN BLOOD WE TRUST AND CDC. the email was just like "eddie, you slacker why didnt you tell us you were in a band." I was just like i didnt think to. After hearing our 3 song demo we put out in 07 they asked us to do a record on FWH, which is gonna be a split with our good friends DLS from germany. they are very good people, and i've known them for a while. They truly go out of their way for bands on their label. CWEA is still pretty new to FWH though. We had sent merch over there a while ago and from what we know it seems to be going well.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

our biggest influences would be E-Town Concrete, Candiria, Swear to god, Rage agaisnt the machine, Irate,Round for Round (r.i.p),and Blood for Blood

what are your views on fighting at shows?

We think its dumb. It ruins shows everywhere. The scene today is very young everywhere, you get these tough guy kids who dance like someone just stabbed their mom and a fight happens. next thing you know it takes 18 kids to fight one kid, then the younger kids see that shit go down and think thats cool.
nothing against dancing hard and having a good time but there is no need to act like an asshole all the time. fighting at shows is just retarded and uncalled for.

are any members in side projects other than CWEA?

No one in the current line-up has anything going on. we are all doing CWEA full time.

how long has the band been together?

This band has been together since early 06 we have been through 7 line up changes before finally playing shows. we'd be ready to play then our drummer would quit everytime.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We just have our 07 demo released at the moment. our EP will be released in NOV

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

We write our lyrics on the scene today, message boards and how we hate that shit, good and bad times, and fallen friends.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania?

Altoona has its moments, both good and bad. all depends on our venue. but with every scene we have our ups and downs. The PA scene is awesome! there is a lot of awesome bands throughout PA. everyone is holding it down in their areas.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

The originals are Jeremy - guitar, eliot-guitar, eddie - vocals, ben p -bass and the newest members rocco -drums and bryant backup/tour fill in. We couldnt be happier with this line up!!!

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

hahah this is a good question big anthony money the singer of E-town concrete. his vocals are sick! he is someone i for sure look up to as a vocalist. and the other two we got em. Hamlet from Knock em dead (feat. on CWEA and DEATH FIRST on our 07 demo) and kenny pounds of Pound for Pound, one of my all time fav bands (feat. on DEATH FIRST on our new upcoming EP due out in NOV, FUCK YOU AND THE MESSAGE BOARD YOU WROTE IN ON) both those bands are good friends of ours and we are glad to have there guest vocals on our tracks.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

HEAVY HITTING HARDCORE WITH A TASTE OF HIP HOP AND LOTS OF ENERGY.

when on tour what is the most commonly eaten fast food for example Mcdonalds Burger King etc and why?

Our tour in june got cancelled due to our old drummer backing out on us 4 days before we left. his reasons were that he wouldn't be comfortable in our RV and he isn't cut out to be on the road. more or less he wont leave altoona or his mom. but when we play out of town shows or do weekends. mc donalds cause its cheap. or bar food cause its good!

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Damm theres too many to name. E-town concrete,jedi mind tricks,snoop dogg,wu-tang, alot of hip hop nothing heavy, sometimes but mostly easy listing too.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

Another good question. my first show was in Altoona,PA i was about 12 years old. it was a bunch of locals and the headliner was BAD LUCK 13 RIOT EXTRAVAGANZA. it was nuts i loved it! 3 of us from CWEA were there jeremy, myself and ben. Another show after that i can remeber one of my first to wanna make me be in a band was IGNITE/GOlDFINGER after seeing those two play i was just like this is something i wanna do!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Hopfully touring 6 months outa the year and do what we love to do best...play music.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania that we should be on the lookout for?

In the Altoona scene : Terrible Minds (fast pissed off h/c) We Are Forever (pop punk for fans of lifetime and set your goals) Ten on One (straight murder h/c) Like a movie (huge in our pop punk scene and touring across the states) as for PA bands we'll be here all day but i'll name a few : STRENGTH FOR A REASON,WISDOM IN CHAINS,CDC,STAND FIRM,SMOKE AND MIRRORS,TASTE THE STEEL,PATH TO MISERY,WEIGHT OF THE CROWN,MTG,NOT WITHOUT RESISTANCE,BREED THE KILLER,ENEMY MIND, like i said we'd be here all day theres to many to name!!!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Nothing we havent seen in everyday life. nothing too crazy.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

The way we feel about it is as long as we've known about Hardcore its always been about unity, family, friends, and music.
ya really dont see that anymore. everyone is too busy making fun of someone cause they dont dance right they dont have the "IN" band shirt on or are trying to be the cool dude and or tougher then the next guy. H/C shows from what we remember were all about the music a place to be where no one would jugde you! cause we were all there for the same reasons whether you were picked on, pushed around, you had shitty parents or whatever. for that 20 min the band was playing, there wasn't a care in the world no matter what your problem was. you were in a room filled with your friends enjoying the (MUSIC) jumping around stomping around a way to let out your aggression of all the stress of this sick fucked up world OUT!. a place to step outta reality for a few hours. anymore its drama filled cool place to hang out. but you cant win em all right...

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

(TOKYO JAPAN)
WWW. MYSPACE. COM/CANDESTINEHC
(EUROPE)
WWW. FILLEDWITHHATE. COM
(USA)
WWW. MYSPACE. COM/DUMFRY

What is your most memorable show and why?

The most memorable show for us was our first. also it was a in loving memory show for our good friend and our guitar player jeremy's cousin, Hank Miller (R.I.P)

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

I'd say our favorite right now is Erie,PA the kids up there are legit kids and the bands we played with up there are awesome.
smoke and mirrors, stand firm, and taste the steel. love those dudes! we dont have a least favorite. A show is a show to us.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Like i said before our tour in june was cancelled due to our awesome old drummer. that was with SUFFER THE LOSS from Las Vegas. good fucking dudes!! we did a weekend with DIE YOUNG.
a fun and legit band to be around.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

WWW. MYSPACE. COM/CLANDESTINEHC

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

We are a newer band. we've had our ups and downs 7 line up changes we got dragged through some shit!! if this is something you love and wanna do stick with it. in time things will look up. It takes hard work and you gotta be devoted to it.

what are your views on kids that talk shit on the internet or bitch about getting hit at a hardcore show?

Internet thugs hahahah!! we think people that take the time to post shit and talk on message boards are lame! our old drummer is into that shit. if your gonna talk shit or do something tough dont post it on the internet DO IT!!! thats stupid your stupid! as for the kids that bitch about getting hit, if you stand on the line of the pit or in or around the mosh pit expect to get hit. stand in the very back or away from the pit dont bitch about it its a hardcore show!!

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Damm never really thought about that.. i'd say in college or a desk job. as for the rest of us ben is in his 6th year of college, eliot just finished college, and the rest of us just work and play music!!!

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

HAHAHHA being drunk and forgetting words is always awesome. one time at a show my voice blew out completly. i was just getting over a sore throat nothing too crazy yet!

tell us about your upcoming split with DLS from Germany how many songs are you putting on the cd and how did you come to be doing a split with them especially since they are from Germany?

Our upcoming split with DLS will be relased on FWH records in late dec 08 early 09. just getting the art work and the name together. So when i toured with CDC in europe IBWT merch sandro which is the singer of DLS, i hung out with him alot he's one of the funniest germans i know!!! we kept in touch since then they came to the US not too long ago and did another tour with CDC and i put them up in PA which they did the same for us when we were over there. so once we both realized we had bands the idea came to us. us being a US band we'd help get their name out here and the same for us over there. looking forward to it!!

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

no injury's yet but our name is cant win em all so i bet its coming soon enough.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Well one i always hear older people being like thats 666 music just cause its mean sounding, and the singer is yelling. and during breakdowns when kids dance it looks like everyone is fighting one another. so just seeing that they assume the worst and wont give it a chance. Like we were saying earlier you got those sweet kids that think its cool to be tough and start fights (etc) dumb kids do dumb shit = drama, fights, bad outlook. the older kids should handle that shit but sometimes they are even too cool too ya know. not everywhere tho. in our scene its like that.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

NOV 30TH BRAND NEW VENUE/SKATE PARK IN ALTOONA,PA
CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL EP RELASE SHOW!!!
POUND FOR POUND (FWH RECORDS)
SMOKE AND MIRRORS (EX BROTHERS KEEPER)
WE ARE FOREVER
TERRIBLE MINDS
PLUS MORE!!!!!!

Thank you Eddie and Cant Win Em All for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

Expect The Worst interview with Chris Interview by Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T14:42:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/expecttheworstpa

How did the band come to be named Expect The Worst and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

Our singer, Max, came up with the name. I'm not really sure where he got it from or what, but we all liked it and it stuck.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

We don't really try to be like any certain bands, we like to have our own style of music so the people have something new to listen to.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

Well no matter what fights are going to happen so it's just whatever. The first show we ever played here in our hometown there was a fight. We're not really a 'positive' hardcore band so it's not like we're 100% against it

are any members in side projects other than Expect Than Worst?

None of our members are in any other bands or side projects.

how long has the band been together?

Since around February of '08

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We recorded one demo ourselves and that's about it. We're on a break right now and plan on recording a 6 or 7 song EP before we come back.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Everything. Every song is about something different and so it's hard to say what the next songs will be about.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania?

Not so much anymore as it used to be. Our scene here was a lot bigger about a year or two ago and it's just going down.

what are your views on kids who talk shit about getting hit at a hxc show then crying about it on the internet?

If you don't want to get hit, then don't come. People are always gonna dance and if its a problem then just don't come. You can stand in the back or on the side and still not get hit.

what is your favorite song to cover during a set?

Thirteen by Bad Luck 13. People always go nuts when we play it.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

We're actually going through some changes right now and keepin it on the down low for now.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

There's a good bit of people we'd want to do vocals on any recording so it'd be hard to just pick one haha

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Straight hate.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I first started going to shows when I was 12 and I just loved them. Everyone was just there to have fun and there was no bullshit or fighting or anything.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

If we're still together, hopefully touring and still having fun.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Altoona area as well as throughout Pennsylvania that we should be on the look out for?

Our friends in Terrible Minds! (www.myspace.com/terriblemindspa) ; If you like fast, pissed off hardcore then definitely check them out.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

There's a lot of bands now a days that just put breakdowns in songs and think their hardcore. Hardcore is more than just a breakdown, it's more just like who you are.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

We don't have any merch yet but we plan on printing some shirts and hoodies and shit before we start playing shows again and I'm sure they'll be available on our myspace. (www.myspace.com/expecttheworstpa)

What is your most memorable show and why?

Probably our first show in Altoona. It was in a pretty small venue with a lot of kids there and everyone was moving and having a good time.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with?

Terrible Minds!!

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Don't give up and always try your best. Even if a lot of people don't like it, as long as your having fun then that's what counts.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Haha I don't even want to think about that.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

When we were were going to play our old intro at the end of our set and we all forgot it and just played whatever came to our heads because people knew it wasnt the intro.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Because there's always fights. A lot of the surrounding areas don't really like coming to Altoona because there's usually at least 1 fight at every hardcore show here but hey, it happens everywhere, not just here.. If you don't like it then just don't come.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Not right now. We're re-writing right now and probably won't be playing shows again until the new year.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Just to keep checking back on our myspace for some news about shows and new recordings. We should be going into the studio in the next few months to record an EP and start playing shows again.

Thank You Chris and Expect The Worst for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

Said and Done interview with Pim vocalist for Said & Done Interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T14:08:00.002-05:00

http://www.saidanddone.org/

First off i would like to thank Pim and all of Said and Done for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Said and Done?

Pretty much like any other bands get their names I think. I went through my stash of vinyl and just made a list of band names I liked. A huge list. We ended up with Said And Done in the end (which comes from the Negative Approach song). And when we did put out the news about our new stuff of course we found out there already was a Said And Done before. So far, for us doing our homework. Oh well, all names have been already used at some point.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

We all have our own influences of course, but bands like Only Living Witness, the Cro Mags, Leeway, Bad Bad Brains, Quicksand, Underdog and No Warning sure made an impact. Stuff like that.

are any members in side projects other than Said And Done?

Nopes. Some of us did an oldschool hardcore band called "Those Days" though that we'll maybe bring to life again someday. Don't get excited, it was just for fun. Henri, who's filling in on drums at the moment has his own band "Maaswater Veenlijk" though. Good stuff, go check that out.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It sucks. Aggression is fine, as an outlet. Knocking each other in the pit is fine by me, but real fighting just sucks. You don't all have to hold hands or something, but fighting each other isn't going to help at all. If it does anything it's shutting down shows/venues. Fuck that.

how long has the band been together?

Said And Done is rocking righteous jams since 2006.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We did an online promo of two songs with Michiel Toenink (now mixing live shows for Sick Of It All in the U.S.A. and stuff like that), great dude. The first actual record we put out was the "Everyday" full length. Out on both CD/LP on Shield Recordings. We did put those online promo tracks on a tape for the release edition, to make up for the fact we never did a proper demo tape. After that "Use Your Head" appeared on the Pressure Release 2007: European New Breed compilation tape I did put out with my own tape label Pressure Release. And last but not least we recently released "Endless Roads", again on Shield Recordings. On 7" and MCD. That's our current discography.

what are your views on kids that talk shit on the internet especially after being hit at a hxc show then whining about it for a week afterwards?

I really don't care about this at all. Just don't read it.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Everyday life. Stuff that makes me think, stuff that bothers me. I always try to put some kind of message in our songs. I mean, people are singing along to our songs, so we better have something meaningful to say. Just open your eyes, and look around, there's all the inspiration you need.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Sint Anthonis, Noord-Brabant area as well as throughout The Netherlands?

In Sint Anthonis there's not exactly a LARGE and THRIVING scene hahaha. It's a REALLY small village in the Netherlands. We're the only hardcore band from this village. Makes me think of the Little Britain "I'm the only gay in the village" line, but we really are. Hardcore in the Netherlands is more on a national level, it's a small country you know. The Netherlands are doing great, lots of cool bands, cool shows.

how did the band come to signing with Shield Records and how have they treated you so far?

Well, with our former band I just got in touch with Gert-Jan from the label, asking him some practical information about putting out a record (we wanted to do it ourselves). He wanted to hear it and wanted to put it out. He liked Said And Done when he heard it as well, and that's all there is to it. We've been treated well. They're great people.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

At the moment we have Henri filling in on drums, which is cool, but in February Joost our original drummer is returning. He's off to Taiwan to study there for half a year. Aside from that we're still in the same lineup.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Anyone? Jonah Jenkins. From Only Living Witness, my favorite singer by far. He has a great voice. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, pick up their stuff (Reflections Records is re-releasing their CD's as a 2-LP at the moment).

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

No concrete plans, but there are some contacts. We would love to make it over there in 2009 or 2010. We'll see what happens, I guess it would be better if we would have something out on a USA label or something. I don't know. Would be a dream come true.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Grooving, melodic hardcore. Or just hardcore. Or maybe even "terrible noise". It all depends on who's asking.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Hahahaha, you don't want to know this. Anyway, we never put on one entire actual record or something, we just play MP3's. Mixing it up. You can expect anything from Minor Threat to '90 eurohouse. Or even worse when some of the others are DJing. 'Pap en Pudding' probably doesn't say anything to you, and it's best if you keep it that way.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

Hardcore? We're from the same area that spawned bands like Reaching Forward and No Turning Back. Especially that last band totally pulled us in. My first hardcore show was a show by them (years ago, before they got as big as they are now, by years and years of hard work) and I was blown away by the energy. No barriers, nothing. Band and audience were equal. That was the shit. I already did a band at that moment though. Nirvana was the band that made me want to do a band myself, like so many teenagers out there.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Haha, good question. Eeuh.. We've seen a lot of strange things. From people practically living in their cars to people with insane mustaches. But the funniest thing I think was when Stef climbed on top of our van and Henri got out his skateboard to ride along to the van at the last trip. Everyone was looking and thinking "who the fuck are these crazy Dutchies?". Good fun.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Wow. I never looked ahead that far. Hopefully we're still together. Hopefully still enjoying our thing, creating music we love. Evolving as persons and music wise. Hopefully we had the chance to see some more of the world. We'll see, time will tell.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Sint Anthonis, Noord-Brabant area as well as throughout The Netherlands that we should be on the lookout for?

Like I said before, you can skip the Sint Anthonis part. As for the Netherlands, check out Union Town, Tenement Kids, State Of Mind, Strike First, New Morality, Antillectual, The Hunger, Outlive etc. All kinds of bands, all kinds of styles.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

To me it doesn't have that much to do with the music to be honest. To me it's all about the mindset, the attitude. The D.I.Y. stuff you know. Being a part of it all, contributing. About the message. About thinking. Not about breakdowns at all. Not at all.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Through our website, http://www.saidanddone.org or http://www.myspace.com/saidanddonehardcore. We'll respond as soon as possible. It's really cool to see people all over the world interested in your band.

What is your most memorable show and why?

Tough question man... A couple of things come to mind, it was great to play with the Cro Mags, it was cool to close off Light The Fuse 2007, but I think the show in Rennes, France on our last trip is the coolest show we ever played. We didn't know what to expect at all, but people were singing along to our brand new songs from the start. France was great. If you're reading this, thanks again Alexx! (Yo Golden District!) Or maybe our first show in Belgium. That was off the hook as well, people were crowdsurfing before we even got to start properly. Good times.

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

We loved Spain, we loved the UK, but I think I kinda answered this with the previous question. France was great. Least favorite? Man that's such a shitty question. We played some shitty shows in every country I think. The shittiest thing ever was in Sint Oedenrode. We didn't get a chance to play, some drunks threw beer on the mixing desk. We were amped up to go on and then after the previous band was done the show was over. It sucked.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

All our trips were on our own. Oh wait we did some shows with Real Crisis in Spain, they were cool guys.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

We have this thing called a website. Yeah we know, it's out of fashion at the moment, but there's life after Myspace. You can check it out at http://www.saidanddone.org.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

What about DON'T give up? Just do whatever the fuck you want, play whatever you feel like. As long as you like it, do your thing. That, and practice. Just practice a lot. For one it's fun, rehearsals are great. Aside from that you'll get better as a band.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Still listening to Nirvana? Oh wait, I still do now and then. I really don't know. It shaped me as a person for sure. I really don't know what to answer to this man.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

"Technical problems" always SUCK. I think I fell down once, forgot some words. I usually forgot about moments like that haha.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

I got kicked in the face once. Think I had a small black eye or something. Nothing major. But that wasn't really an injury. Our guitarist destroyed his hand on the last trip, by slamming it into a concrete pole during a song. It did hurt for days. Not smart, but it was hard as fuck hahaha.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Because of the way it gets portrayed all the time? You rarely hear them talk about the message or about the D.I.Y. aspect. I mean they even turned straight edge into something negative. Amazing. Then again, there's a truth to it as well, there are a lot of dumb idiots giving hardcore a band name. And most of the time those people aren't really interested either, they just don't want to see what it's all about. They're there for their quick news item fix you know. "Some Will Never Know".

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We're playing a benefit for Reflections and Cursed on the 7th of September. As you probably know they got robbed on their final tour and they (both the label and the now defunct band) lost a lot of money. If we can help them out with playing a show...

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

No I think you covered all basics with your total of 32 questions! I'll just use this opportunity to thank everyone that supported us so far. Oh and check out my zine Some Will Never Know (http://www.myspace.com/somewillneverknowzine). Use your head and keep thinking. Peace, Pim.

Rykers Interview with Chris Rykers interview By Sean WWTO

2008-09-13T13:10:00.004-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/rykershardcore

How did the band come to be named Rykers and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

We got this name from a comic book. Our all time hero The Punisher was imprisoned at Riker´s Island. We basically liked the name and thought it fits perfect to our kind of music.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

Shit happens. We do not promote violence at shows in any way and if a fight breaks out we´ll stop playing (like we just did recently) but since the whole nature of that kind of music is hard and aggressive there will always be a point we the fists will do the talking.

what were your thoughts when you heard that they were closing down CBGB's in New York City and how many shows did you play there?

We just played there once with Comin Correct, Son Of Skam, Strength For A Reason and Death Threat. I was really sad when I heard they will close down that legendary club. It´s a shame how people just take away a place for underground culture. (Just keep in mind all the great bands that played their first shows there. (Blondie, Patti Smith, The Ramones… and off course all the HC and Punk bands from back in the days!) It´s not like you tear down an unknown club. And this is all because of some greedy managers, politicians and yuppies. It really sucks.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Old school Hardcore and Metal likeThe Cro Mags, Agnostic Front, Circle Jerks, Exodus, Slayer, DRI, Black Flag, Fear, Bad Brains, Sick Of It All… just to name a few

are any members in side projects other than Rykers?

No, there is no reason for any project. Maybe at one day… but not now.

how long has the band been together?

We started the band in 92, we´ve involved in bands since the mid 80s. Ryker´s broke up in 2000 and we did just a couple of shows after that (like the With Full Force fest in 2003). Now in 2008 we finally decided to do some more shows again. Call it a reunion or whatever but we just feel fine causing chaos on and off stage.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We did our Kickback 7 inch in 93, followed by some releases on Lost & Found (Paybacktime CD / Brother Against Brother CD / First Blood), after that we put out two full length albums and a couple of 7 inches on WEA/Warner Rec. Ground Zero CD / A Lesson In Loyalty.

And another 2 releases on Century Media / Thorp Rec. Life´s A Gamble… / From The Cradle To The Grave (LIVE). Beside that you will find a lot of samplers and Tribute Rec we did songs for…

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

They are all based on personal experiences. They are about whatever happened to us (as a band or a single person), about what´s going on with our friends or people we know and what´s going on with our little scene. They are dealing with reality.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Kassel area as well as throughout Germany?

It used to be in the early 90s we Kassel was a landmark on the HC map. Almost every good band played awesome shows over here (I still remember seeing SFA or Sick of it all playing in a fucked up youth center that holds about 100 kids and about 300 were in there and went completely nuts, or bands like the mighty Warzone tearing the place down. D.I. from OC played there with Leeway… good memories). I guess it´s a bit different now. But still there are good bands around and some cool people as well. But hey, it´s not the same anymore but is it somewhere else?

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

It´s the OG line up – no changes since 95! When we replaced our old guitar player by the tattooed freak Grobi who still with us since then.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Let´s see if we gonna do a new record. If so I´m pretty much sure we will have some friends doing some vocal parts. But no name dropping at this point… ha,ha

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

We have in mind going to Asia in 2009 and besides that we will see whatever comes our way. We are open for everything as long as it makes sense to us.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

Old school Hardcore with a punk and a metallic edge (NO METAL CORE!)

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

All kinds of good music like HANKIII, KISS, ACDC, Maiden, Cash, Social D., Cro Mags… whatever we feel like it´s good.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I stared listening to KISS in the late 70s early 80s and that was it I got addicted. I saw Slayer in 86 and started a band the other day. Seeing bands like Bad Religion playing in a squat was also a great experience.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

There are too many things we´ve seen so far to list them all. It goes from “funny” via “things that makes you wanna puke” to “really horrible”. And sometimes we were right in the middle.

do you prefer to play small club shows or arenas where the crowd is held back by barricades ?

I really like to play festivals were you play to 10.000 kids or even more as long as they are going nuts and are treated fine by the bouncers. But yes, I prefer the cool clubs we you really feel the energy (like hardcore was meant to be)

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Honestly, I really don´t think about that. Whatever the future will bring it should be fine with us. We have reached a lot more than we ever expected and there is no Rykers masterplan that we have to follow.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Kassel area as well as throughout Germany that we should be on the lookout for ?

Today Forever, Still Screaming, Final Prayer from Germany, Grandkapo and Overcome from Portugal are mad cool… look out for these bands. They are really cool!

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

I guess you heard that before. It´s a way a life. Do take everything for granted. The way you think, the way you see things… It´s hard to explain but it is more than a few metal songs with a breakdown and a fancy shirt.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet about getting hit at a hardcore show?

Fuck them, I couldn´t care less …. In a way the internet is pretty cool and helpful if you gonna use it the right way. But it also became a shitty instrument to spread rumours, shittalk and even fear to other people (besides that stupid kids – take a look at the government how they gonna use the new media to spread their messages… that´s even worse than a bunch of narrow minded nerds).

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

http://www.ragewear.de you will find our stuff and a lot more from cool bands!

What is your most memorable show and why?

There were some many great shows so I will just pick up a few. Basically every show meant a lot to us… from squats to bigger clubs and the huge festivals. Playing at the Wetlands in NYC in 96 was a great experience as well as the show at CBGBs. The last two shows (the farewell ones) in Leipzig and Kassel were outstanding - the perfect example for pure chaos. And the festival shows at the With Full Force festival in Germany were always great…. like I said. Too many shows….

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

I guess every city and every country has the great spots as well as places you don´t wanna see. But there is way too many nice places I have been to. Talking about big cities I like Kassel City ;-), NYC, LA… and I don´t like Dortmund – but that has something to do with german soccer, ha,ha.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

We have toured with a lot of cool bands just let me name a few of them like Breakdown, Turmoil, Madball, Sick Of It All, SFA, Brothers Keeper, Damnation AD, Pitbull, Sub Zero, Punishable Act, …

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Do think about how your band can be the next big thing just do your own shit. As long as you enjoy what you are doing it´s all good.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to find out about upcoming shows and other band related information?

You can also check our booking agencys page www.mad.tourbooking.de

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

I don´t know. Maybe I would have something to do either with sports (soccer – what else) or with travelling….

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

We just heard that a kid died a few days after our show. He did some stagedives and landed on his head. A few days later that was that. That sucked so bad.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

I cut our old guitar players head open while hitting him with the bass. Besides a few bruises here and there… not to bad.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I guess because the whole nature of the music and the style of dancing looks and sounds aggressive. And in a way it is. A Hardcore or Punkpit is always rough. But I still think a good pit is a good way to let your aggressions out in a positive way.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We have some festivals and clubshows coming up soon. Just check out www.mad-tourbooking.de for updates

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

I really would like to say thanks for all the kids out there for supporting us and for supporting the hardcore movement. If you what to know something more feel free to check out our www.myspace.com/rykershardcore page or get in touch with us.

And yeah, if you wanna know something about HARDCORE I recommend the book “The evolution of a cromagnon” written by John Joseph – it´s amazing – and I´m pretty much sure it will open some eyes.

Thanks for the interview Sean!

Call To Order interview with Arnaud guitarist for CTO

2008-08-04T22:05:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/calltoorder
http://calltoorder.free.fr

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First off i would like to thank Arnaud and Call To Order for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Call To Order

we usually order food during rehearsals, and no one wants "to call to order" ...

what are views on fighting at shows

Fighting at shows are never welcome and actually we've never seen a serious one. The pit is usually rough and stormy but always with a good attitude like picking up the guys that has fallen or dancing KiDS without smashing up your neighbors.

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and music
you can contact us by email at oldschoolhxc@hotmail.com or on myspace. We've made some T-shirts recently and we should soon update our website for a merch information. http://www.myspace.com/calltoorder

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Our main influences are bands like Knuckledust, Terror, Madball, Warzone or All out war. But we all are quite open minded (apart from Arnaud) and we listen to various kind of music from gypsy jazz to rap music or grind core that definitely influence us too.

are any members in side projects other than CTO

yeah, Yo (drums) is playing the guitar in a Grindcore band called "Le Syndrome d'Helsinki" from Saint-Dizier and Renaud (Bass) is singing in this band too. Doudou (Lead Guitar) is also part of Deadline, a Punk Rock band from London.

how long has the band been together

The band exists since 2002, but there were loads of changes of line up... The new line-up being together since 2007 and we are now ready !!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We have only one demo recorded DIY, one song for a compilation and we are now recording a cd DIY (by doudou our guitarist) which might be out in the summer.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

We base our lyrics on everyday life and we always tend to have an engaged view about society problems. Unfortunately, News are an unlimited source of material ... Our lyrics deals with usual themes met in hardcore like politics, working class defense, friendship, unity or any asshole that can get on our nerves .

is there a large and thriving scene in the Saint dizier Troyes Nancy, Champagne-Ardenne area as well as throughout France

Talking about Saint Dizier first, we (our association "Le bruit des fondus") organize shows on our own taking advantage of our rehearsal place. It's quite small but there is no decibel limiter and the smaller it is the crowded it is. In the close area, friends from the associations "Independenza" (Dany) and "Epicer tout" (Michôl) also try to make things moving organizing hardcore gigs. Our region is quite living. I would say that despite the existence of many kick-ass French bands, and many associations organizing big shows and festivals is still quite hard in France. It's usually difficult to attract enough people. Nevertheless, many people do a great job to give our ears good sound.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

The band started with Seb (vocals), Arnaud (guitar), Yo (drum) and Raf (guitar). It stayed for a long time without bass player. Then Raf split and Doudou joined the band to play bass guitar. After a year, Doudou didn't want to play bass guitar anymore so he decided to play the guitar instead. And Renaud joined the band 6 months after to offer his bass player skills. Mac fly (thanks to him) also joined us since a few month to play the guitar when Doudou is over europe with Deadline.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

First it would be our friends ( from Colera, Back From The Dust, FTX, Exit Wounds...) cause we've shared many good times at shows and we always have fun together. But if we could choose it would be Freddy of Madball for his flow or the singer of knuckledust for his brutal voice !! If it should have been possible, we would have chosen raybeez of warzone because warzone is the best band ever.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

We play a hardcore-metal that sounds as original as possible. We don't like to be compared to any other bands thus we just would say we fancy doing fast riffs followed by breakdowns and mosh parts.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

seb would put force of change (RIP) Yo would put hatebreed, Arnaud would put warzone and strife. For Renaud it would be Napalm Death, and for Doudou Johnny Cash. But at the end the driver choose !!

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

arnaud : it's when i saw for the first time no redeeming social value !!
doudou : It was in Saint Dizier where I went to my first hxc gig, I found it brilliant. I discovered all the stuff like mosh pit on breakdown.
yo : When I was a kid, I've been watching old video tape of AC/DC that makes me think "I want to be part of a band"
renaud : I begin playing music with my brother so making a band was normally for us !!!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

(Seb) I'm going to leave the band in a few months to go abroad for work and Doudou is more and more implicated in Deadline. But I'm pretty sure the other dudes will go on with this project or another brand new one. We definitely like hardcore and I can't imagine this will end up that easy.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Hardcore is a way of life, it's more than just playing a powerful music, enjoying, having a job near and don't give up doing all these things. It's a mean to pass on our ideas. Don't make any money with it but don't lose money as well. Musically speaking... It's a huge strike. But still, to me this term is more than overused. But when we say that our music is hardcore, we must considering that “hardcore” means listening oldschool music like Minor threat, Youth of today and so other many bands. However, it's normal that hardcore evolve with other influences, it's is own evolution !!!

What is your most memorable show and why

I think it was in a venue called "l'orange bleue" (thanks dany). We had the best sound ever, and we had LOTS of fun. Especially Seb who was almost raped on stage by a drunk groupie !!! Another one was the "Hippiepest festival" during which people were so hot that they literally explode the drum set.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to find out about upcoming shows and other band related information

Shows info are on our website www.calltoorder.free.fr or on some board about hardcore scene that we post infos about gigs www.unityhxc.com etc .. !!!

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Saint dizier Troyes Nancy, Champagne-Ardenne area as well as throughout France that we should be on the lookout for

friends :
by my fists (RIP) exit wounds(modern hardcore) back from the dust (oldschool hardcore) Sabertooth(metal hxc) colera (grind)

france :
fire at will (Toulouse), FTX (Nevers), None Shall Be Saved (Marseille)

and many more !!!

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

arnaud : I would have been stuck to the rock scene.
doudou : I would play ska punk
yo : I don't know but I still play music!
renaud : I would play in a band with Converge and envy Influences
seb : rock scene like arnaud

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

People usually judge on first look whereas they should take the time to see what is really about. They see young people with tattoos, piercings listening to violent music ... but they never take time to see that behind this, there is friendship, ideas of justice and at first a lots of fun !!!

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

Yes we're going to play a couple of time during summer ....first we will play the 12/07 with forty'oz at our place (the local !!) and the 26/07 we will play for the second edition of the Hippiepest festival.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

first thanks to you Sean for your patience and for checking us,
support your scene !! and a big thanks for Mc fly of Back from the dust, and all of our friends. and I would like to thank my girlfriend for the time I spend for the hardcore.

By Way Of Blood interview with Mark and BWOB

2008-08-04T21:31:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/bywayofblood

First off i would like to thank Mark and By Way Of Blood for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named By Way Of Blood and is there any special
meaning behind the band being named this?

no not really. i came up with this name like 7 years ago when i was in a bunch of metal bands but always wanted the name for a hardcore band. so when i met jake(guitar) we were like this is the name no matter what.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Jake is huge into terror. Ian is a big fan of the bands he know in maine like ignorance and outbreak. myself and Eric are from the mid 90's scene so most of all the mid 90's shit, but newer bands like death before dishonor and hammer bros., crowns of kings, any like real hardcore.

are any members in side projects other than BWOB?

no. we are all kind in the "grown up" world, ha ha. like no time between work and family. but we spend any spare minute doing this band it really has all of our hearts buried into it.

how long has the band been together?

this line up, which would be the only one as far as i can say, it's only been sense march of 08. but about a year before that.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently
released?

just our demo. www.myspace.com/bywayofblood download it and pass it on!!!

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

i write based on how the song comes across when it done, and what words come out when i freestyle it when we're finally done writting the music.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Manchester area as well as
throughout New Hampshire?

there are a lot of kids but to call it scene, no way. it seems like you have to be part of the friend group for the or get lucky enough to play a show with a bigger band other wise the kids don't come out around here.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

as far as im concerned yes. eric-bass, ian-drums, jake-guitar,mark-vocals. the first line up was a joke 1 kid was just trying to meet little girls the other kid was into
nickleback and shit it just sucked.

please give the readers a little information about the NHHC scene and how you and other people are trying to make it a more well known scene?

there are way to many "scene kids" so most of the hardcore kids don't bother to come out so they don't have to deal with the high school drama of all that goes with them. but the kids that do come out are there with the right state of mind. you have to earn it around here that makes it very hard cause word of mouth takes time. ya
know.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it
be and why?

obvious 1st choice for me would be roger from agnostic front, freddy from madball, brian from death before dishonor any of the guys from the bands the i grew up listening to or have come to resect, but jonny from word for word would be great i love that kids voice and lyrics.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

shit happens but its always better to leave that stuff outside. most times it is stupid but funny.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you
before ?

a more pissed mid 90's style.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd
player?

we have not toured. YET!

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be
in an band?

mark-in may of 96 i went to see xproclamationx and ten yard fight at the little vegas in manchester,nh and was blow away by the whole thing. the energy the feeling the passion you could see in the faces of the kids who had been there before and the open arms that i got being the kid.

what are your views on kids that talk shit on the internet and also bitch
about being hit at a hardcore show?

i say, say what you want about hardcore but at least know what your talking about or be willing to say it to who ever your talking about or stay home. if you don't want to get hit stay away from the pit area it not a hard thing to think about.

what is the bands favorite song to cover during a set?

we were talking about doing hold it done from madball but just never went through with it.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

we would love to play to any kid who wants to here us so where ever the kids let us go with it.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit
you have seen happen or pass by?

have not tour yet but an emo kid tripped and fell right in front of my truck as i pulled up to a show to unload. so i beeped and laughed.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Manchester area as well as
throughout New Hampshire that we should be on the lookout for?

word for word from manchester, spit ya teeth from maine. flesh and blood just broke up but be on the look out for the new band they are starting.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown
into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore
means to you?

no uniforms no look just passion for a music and a message whatever that might be. every band has a different message. but if you flat iron your hair ????? thats not hardcore sorry ladies!!

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering
merchandise?

right now only myspace. www.myspace.com/bywayofblood

What is your most memorable show and why?

has to be the last show we played. it was with thick as blood and the first show with this line up and these songs. it just showed us that kids don't have to know your music to respect it. made me feel like we are doing what we set out to do with this band. make kids dance and have fun doing it.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least
favorite and why?

manchester has worked out well for us even playing to 15 to 30 people.

for someone who has never seen BWOB and is planning on attending a show in
Manchester, NH what can they expect to see?

a band that loves the music they write and are not pretending to be cool. we are just 4 hardcore kids who like to dance and our band reflects that with out being another just heavy band. we are a hardcore band not a tough guy band our mosh band.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with?

flesh and blood, spit ya teeth, ghost town fury, and thick as blood.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe
having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

never give up! ever this is not an easy style to jump into. it takes time for everything. remember why you love this music and it makes it way easier to stick it out.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the
hxc and metal scene?

mark- for me it was truly a life saver. i was getting pretty deep into drugs and had i not had such a passion for this music i never would have started a band, and that band was the reason i stopped all that. so truly feel had it not been for hardcore i would be dead, of like an o.d. or some shit.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when
playing a set?

i called thick as blood flesh and blood! im a retard and should not talk in between songs. ha ha

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows
and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

it is violent but its not like a intent to be that way it just is a release for all the bullshit that life hands out. of course there are kids with the meathead mantallity but i think that is like a 5 to 1 kind of odds.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers
about?

sept. 13th in henniker,nh. there is not a lot of details yet but just check our myspace they will be up soon.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten
to ask that the readers should know about?

give every band a shot to be heard. you may be shocked about a band you may have not heard or have not heard in a while. so don't believe everything you hear about a band. form you own thoughts by hearing the bands for yourself. AND GO TO LOCAL SHOWS!!! WITH OUT LOCAL SHOWS BANDS CAN NOT DO ANYTHING!!! OH YA IF YA HAVE A BASEMENT SHOW COMING UP OR A SHOW COMING UP AT ALL HIT US UP!!! WE WILL TRY TO PLAY ANYWHERE!! HA HA HA

Signs Of Hope interview with Paul lead singer of the band

2008-08-04T21:01:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/signsofhope
http://www.signsofhopect.com

First off i would like to thank Paul and Signs Of Hope for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Signs Of Hope and is there any special
meaning behind the band being named this?

I was sitting on a beach pavillion with my good friend Chaz back in year 2000
and we we're trying to come up with a name for the band we wanted to start.
After going back and fourth and rejecting each others suggestions for a half
hour I said Signs of Hope and got an immeadiate "yes" reply from Chaz.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It all depends on the reason. I would say 99.9% of the fights I have seen at
shows were over something totally stupid. However if we are fighting to defend
our scene from those who are ruining it, then its ok. But that never really
happens.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Ignite, Ensign, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, and Shai Hulud. The bands I loved
the most growing up have all had an influence.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet and also bitch
about being hit at a hardcore show?

Talking shit on the internet in terms of just being a dick and picking fights is
pretty stupid but I do like the opportunity it gives for people to call out
problems with the scene. There are a lot of groups that like to rule their local
scene and sometimes these are the people who are running out the new kids and
destroying venues. I'm sorry but nobody owns hardcore. I like to see people
speak out against those who think they do.

are any members in side projects other than SOH?

We just got a new lineup but I don't think there are any other notable bands
that any of us play in.

how long has the band been together?

I started writing songs in 2000 but by the time we solidified a lineup and cut a
demo it was 2003.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently
released?

We have our 3 song 2003 demo CD. There are about 8 test presses of the demo on
vinyl floating around somewhere but no official copies because Armor Music who
was supposed to press it pretty much threw in the towel as a label immeadiatey
after forming. First and Foremost was 10 songs pressed on CD in 2006 with
Project Detonate (Our old bassists design company whose logo I slapped on the CD
to look somewhat legit) then it was repressed on CD in 2007 with slightly
different artwork on Detonate Records (My label with no affiliation to Project
Detonate). Goodwill Records from Italy released 1st and Foremost on vinyl with
only 9 songs opposed to the 10 that are on the CD. Our new E.P. Titled "Choices
Made" was going to be a demo to label shop with but we had some upcoming tours
and wanted to have it out so we wouldn't be still touring on solely 2006's
release 2 years later so after having been set in stone that we would never
release an E.P. I ended up pressing the E.P. on Detonate. We were also featured
on the Stillborn Street CD volume 2.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

I like to send out some inspiration to our listeners. I can't sing songs about
people I hate or anything like that. Hardcore is the music, the message. If
people don't have anything important to say then they probably shouldn't be
singing for a band. I like to expresss that we as humans are capeable of
whatever we put our minds to and that we should always take every step necessary
in order to acheive our goals. We should never say "I wish I could......."
Because we can. Stop wishing and go out there and get what it is that you want.
Don't stop trying.

i see that you are signed to Detonate Goodwill and Stillborn Records how
have each of the labels treated you so far especially with touring and
merchandise while on tour?

I treat myself the best I can with detonate haha. Goodwill just released our
vinyl and did some promotion for it but it's hard with them being overseas to
get the vinyl here because of shipping costs we wouldn't make a dime if I got
some copies in to sell at shows in the states. Stillborn was gonna release First
and Foremost in 2006. I couldn't wait for the release date thing because we had
a tour coming up and I didn't want to tour without CD's so I pressed the disc
myself. Once again with Choices Made, I spoke with Jasta and he wanted us to
record more songs and make it a Full Length for Stillborn but I couldn't do the
waiting thing again unfortunately because we left for tour litterally a month
after we finished the record in the Studio. We will probably end up working with
stillborn for our next full length recording unless history repeats itself for
the 3rd time.

for someone who has never seen Signs Of Hope live before and is planning on
attending a show in the CT area what can they expect to see?

They can expect to see me going off for sure. I never pay attention to what the
other guys are doing behind me cause I'm so focused on the crowd and my personal
performance trying to display as much energy as I can but I'm sure there are
some guitars going all over the place because I have seen them barely miss
hitting me in the face a few times. There's usually a good chunk of kids setting
the place off when we play Connecticut as well. Always a good time.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

As of right now 16 people have taken the stage for a Signs of Hope set. In 2
days from now our new drummer Mario is flying home for a wedding and we will be
picking up some kid from Iowa who we have never met before, who's name we don't
even know, and that guy is gonna play 4 shows with us and then we pick up Mario
again at the airport in Denver. Signs of hope is on it's 8th tour and we have
never toured with the same lineup twice. I don't know if the current lineup
should even be mentioned because it will probably be drastically different in 2
months.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would
it be and why?

Brian Twigg from the band Carry The Torch. I love them, I loved his old band and
I have always loved his brutal voice and the ability to switch from scream to
clean mid sylabol.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you
before ?

Fast and energetic hardcore punk with a touch of melody.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd
player?

Right now we are driving from Kansas City to Omaha Nebraska and we are rocking
out to Desperate Measures. I had to leave the driver seat to fill out this
interview but I threw on the 1st Stretch Armstrong full length this morning and
yesterday we rocked out to some Judge and Chain of Strength. We also had a hard
block the other day where we played Bulldoze, Merauder, Sworn Enemy, Redline,
E-Town and some other tough bands. And one night we went for the Nu-Metal of
hardcore and put on everything from Throwdown to Bury Your Dead. We also get a
Dialy dose of The Killers and Trapped Under Ice..

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be
in an band?

I started going to shows as soon as I got my drivers license. It was something
to do. I didn't have anyone to show me bands, take me to shows or even tell me
when shows were so I had to learn everything the hard way. I played guitar and
my friend Chaz wanted to sing for a band, Even though he never did the band was
meant for us to make up for an absence of the style at the time.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest
shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Some kid walked up to us with a dead bird in his hand the other day. I've seen
flipped over trucks, robberies, car chases, bar fights, street fights, fires,
ridiculous people, all sorts of things.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Honestly, If we catch a break I want to go full time. I want to tour as much as
I can and get out to some other places we have never played such as Austrailia
and South America.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Bridgeport area as well as
throughout Connecticut that we should be on the lookout for?

Crowns of Kings, other then them there's not too much going on in CT. All the
notable names from the state have all called it quits recently.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering
merchandise?

Signsofhopectxhc@hotmail.com is my email if anyone wants to hit me up. We do
have pics of all the merch on the myspace page as well as the option to buy it
there.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown
into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore
means to you?

For me hardcore is all about the message. It doesn't matter what the band sounds
like as long as they have the hardcore mentality. If a death metal sounding band
claimed hardcore and the lyrics actually were, then I would consider them a
hardcore band. If a band sounded exactly like Madball but sang about girls and
broken hearts then I would NOT consider it hardcore.

What is your most memorable show and why?

I drove all night through a blizzard once to see my favorite band play in West
Virginia. They were the only hardcore band on the show but the insane trip to
see my favorite band definitely made it a memorable one. Nothing like getting
snowed in!

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least
favorite and why?

I love playing El Paso TX. Its just so different from everywhere else and I love
it there. The kids are great. My favorite country to play was Germany. They know
how to party for sure. My least favorite country to play was probably the Check
Republic. I mean the show was cool but there were no hardcore kids there just
metalheads. My least favorite city to play in is New York city. I feel like
there is no scene there and the show draws are minimal unless kids drive out
from Long Island, Poughkeepsie or Connecticut.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming
shows and other band related information?

That's pretty much the only place we list shows because we don't get much
traffic through our official website and I don't update it that often. If you go
to our official website and click the shows tab it will just take you to our
myspace page.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

We don't really tour with any other bands but there have been some bands we've
done a few dates with and it was always fun. Bands like At Half Mast from South
Carolina, All Hype and Under Anchor both from Michigan, Kingdom from Philly.
There's some bands we always enjoy running into.

what are your favorite songs to cover during a set?

We have never played a legit cover. Sometimes we'll mess around and play a
popular breakdown but never any full songs with lyrics. I'd much rather just
play our own sruff.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe
having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

You have to give it your all. Its very difficult to establish yourself with so
many bands in existance. There were times I was spending all day and all night
on the internet promoting for years. I would definitely reccomend recording the
best demo you possibly can and just burning thousands of copies and passing them
out to everybody everywhere including posting on messageboards and mailing them
out to kids requesting them.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the
hxc metal scene?

Dead in a gutter somewhere probably. Hardcore helped me out way more then
anything ever could. Hardcore became my recreation, my life, my advice giver, my
inspiration. And my reason to live. Seriously.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when
playing a set?

Probably the 1st time we played out of state and screwed up every single song so
badly to the point where we had to stop in the middle of the song. That was back
in 2003. What a mess!

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing
show?

My leg likes to pop out of socket every now and then from me landing on my hip
too many times diving/rolling into the crowd. One of our old bass players got
smashed in the face with a guitar cause they were both going off to the music
and didn't see where each other were standing. I hit myself in the nuts by
accident a couple of times too. Good stuff.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows
and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

There is a pretty good amount of violence when big bands play. Most of it is
acceptable within the scene. It is perfectly fine to go off if that's what the
music forces you to do. There are also kids that mosh just to hurt people. That
I don't agree with at all. Yeah hardcore gets a bad reputation but that's to
people who aren't in the scene so who really cares what they think as long as
we're doing what we want for ourselves.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers
about?

We're in the middle of a US tour right now. I'm not sure if it wil be too late
or not once this interview gets released but we're doing a string of dates with
Grave Maker at the end of july and we will be on tour till the end of August.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have

I have never done an interview with this many questions before. I must say this
is great to get so many new interesting questions aside from the same 10 all the
time. A lot of what I really have to say I express in our songs. Please check
out the jams to everyone that hasn't heard us before and I hope you enjoy them!

Awaken Demons interview by Sean WWTO with all of AD

2008-08-02T20:19:00.004-05:00

First off i would like to personally thank all of Awaken Demons for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Awaken Demons and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this

We were searching a "hard name" for our new project. I was looking into my records and I found the record Wake the Demons from Full Blown Chaos and I said: "hey this name is great!" and the other members said: "What do you think about Awaken Demons?" and that's how it comes out. Nothing of special actually. ;)

do you find it difficult touring with bands who are not straight edge or does it not matter at all when on the road

As far as we are on Seventh Dagger records in USA we are not a militant sxe band, we love to tour with sxe and non sxe band, the most important thing is that there must be respect between both the band's beliefs.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

We basically love and are inspired from the most famous 90s hardcore bands like: Hatebreed, Madball, All Out War, Earth Crisis, Merauder, Integrity, Ringworm and more.

are any members in side projects other than Awaken Demons

Yes, our singer, Luca has another project called SHALL I DIE (www.myspace.com/shallidie) and our drummer Raffaele has 2 other side-projects called THE VETERANS and SUPERMARKET (www.myspace.com/veteransitaly - www.myspace.com/supermarketmania)

how long has the band been together

Awaken Demons are together since 2005 but the 90% of the band come from 10 years of practice and shows behind their back, of course in the HC/METAL scene.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

Just From Heaven To Hell at the moment, there will be a new record coming out next year maybe.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

It depends, sometimes personal feelings, other times just inspired from something that is happen in life etc etc. Basically important things of course sometimes everything is expressed via metaphorical sense.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Cesena Brotherhood area as well as throughout Italy

We have our small local scene made by friends and cool people but the whole HC scene in Italy sucks because its made by assholes and stupid people.

how did the band come to signing with Demons Run Amok Seventh Dagger and Double X Crossed and how have they been treating you so far

Basically DRA has been the first label to be into our sound than Danny from SxD decided to get us of the SD family because he loves us he is really into us and we are very pround of these both labels because they are doing a lot in the DIY underground HC scene. DXC was supposed to put out the vinyl version but for some delays problems nothing will happen with this release...i dont know about the next one now.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

Yes, I mean just one singer, Alessandro left the band a couple of months ago for some personal reasons, while the rest of the band is original, since the beginning.

what can someone expect to see when attending an Awaken Demons show especially if they have never seen or heard the band before

Good question dude! :) Well, it depends about what the people, who is on the floor, use to do during a hc show. Our sets are full of energy and we always try to do our best to involve people, but like i said before it depends what the people wanna do. I saw a show with Throwdown, Remembering Never, The Agony Scene and Sinai Beach in California in 2005 and, I swear, nobody was moving....so it totally depends.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

I'd love to have: (i say I cos i dont know what the other member would like to get...but i'm sume that they'd agree at the 90% with my opinions :))

1) Karl from Earth Crisis because is our favourite straight edge band and they are the meaning of the sxe in the HC scene for us.
2) Jorge from Merauder cos they are Merauder and we are fully inspired by them
3) Dwid from Integrity same as above
4) Mike from All Out War same as above
5) Ice Cube (LOL) this is just a personal guest. Cos is one of my favourite hip-hop artist.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010

We'll tour this august in the west coast...and we hope to get a lot of attention to give us the chance to come back over there again in the future.

August, 11 2008 08:00 PM - @ The Blackwater Cafe w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Stockton, California
August, 12 2008 08:00 PM - @ TBA w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Sacramento, California
August, 13 2008 08:00 PM - @ Studio 99 w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Bakersfield, California
August, 14 2008 08:00 PM - @ Palmdale Vets Hall w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Palmdale, California
August, 15 2008 08:00 PM - @ Chain Reaction w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Anaheim, California
August, 16 2008 08:00 PM - @ VFW w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Hemet, California
August, 17 2008 08:00 PM - @ House Show w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros 8075 west farm belt, Tucson, Arizona
August, 18 2008 08:00 PM - @ Rock Bottom w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros San Antonio, Texas
August, 19 2008 08:00 PM - @ Total Deskruction w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Georgetown, Texas
August, 20 2008 08:00 PM - @ Fat Daddys Sound Shack w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Lewisville, Texas
August, 21 2008 08:00 PM - @ The Factory w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Oklahoma city, Oklahoma
August, 22 2008 08:00 PM - @ The Way w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Lubbock, Texas
August, 23 2008 08:00 PM - @ Telos House w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Albuquerque, New Mexico
August, 24 2008 08:00 PM - @ Dustin’s House w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Las Vegas, Nevada
August, 25 2008 08:00 PM - @ TBA w/xAFBx, Rhinoceros Reno, Nevada

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

R E A L

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

AD: They can write me an email, i work with computer all the day so i always answer fast and ship fast. Or they can just use paypal with our little webstore. Everything is easy for everyone.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

Dude everything, LOL, from Slayer to Jimmy Eat World...we love every kind of music.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Like i said before, some members are in the scene since 1996 but i don't know what they did to be exposed in the scene and what they made to be in a band...but i can say that i've decided to be in a band because is what i've always wanted to do in the hc scene, since when i've started listening hardcore and going to shows in 1997/1998.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

mmmhh actually i don't remember...but what i remember is something that could be "disgusting" for someone LOL.
Well, in april we were on the road to play a couple of shows in Holland, while we were in Germany we got a very looooooong line in the freeway (like 3 hours in line or something). hahah some AD's members decided to start farting a lot (maybe cos they were stressed and pissed about the long line)....and when i mean a lot, i mean in a terrible way that nobody can understand, really! So the other members were dying because the smell has invaded all the van....so it's been very funny/disgusting. You know, after 3 hours of line people could become crazy :) Yo you can find 2 videos of those moments (of course is in italian):

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpK4P81RR5w

2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALWZkptBvos

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

Hope still alive, still playing shows and doing records. We hope to get the attention from more people around the world .

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Cesana Brotherhood as well as throughout Italy that we should be on the lookout for

You can check: SHALL I DIE, A REASON TO REACT, KERNEL ZERO, TO KILL, UPON A CURSED VESSEL, ABEL IN DYING, REINFORCED CONCRETE, WATCH YOUR STEP, GONNA FALL HARD...these are some names of some good italian hc bands.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Hardcore, real hardcore, is something of pure, true, that you can not find in any other part...today the 70% on the new generation kids dont know what hardcore is, they just listen all the crappy fake death metal bands with tight pants and bla bla bla....that's not hardcore that's bullshit (in my opinion, this is not the whole band's opinion) if i wanna listen death metal i'll listen Cannibal Corpse or Suffocation no the today's bands.

What is your most memorable show and why

I guess our first show hehehe

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

I'm sorry but myspace is the only way to find infos about us. I guess 1 guy on 3 has a myspace profile so is pretty easy for everyone. Maybe soon a website will be up.

what are your views on fighting at shows

It's always a bad thing of course...but it depends what is happening. In Italy you can find different kind of assholes in the pit or in a show so i guess the only way to enjoy a real hardcore show without assholes is to kick them off because they are not part of this thing and they dont deserve it. Of course the problems are always started by this assholes here, so sometimes seems to be right, but fighting without reason is just a fake tough bullshit.

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why

I don't know man we've been in just few country like, Switzerland who is amazing cos we have tons of friends over there, Holland and Italy. Actualy the best shows has been in Swiss and Italy.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

I'll let you know as soon as we'll tour with another band. I hope that AFB and Rhinoceros will be cool dudes...i guess it'll be.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Don't give up!!!!! If the band is italian the problem is 100 times worse because, i dont know why, but people seem to be unbelieving with Italian bands.....but everything can always change cos we have tons of good bands around here.
My advices are: do a myspace profile, print merch, play as much shows as you can, get in touch with people, record a demo etc etc. Another problem is that young bands today think that they'll become famous with 5 months or so, but is not like that. If you wanna get good attention you have to sweat to get it.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

I guess it's be a classic italian guy, but who knows dude.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set

Playing a show and get a tech problem before each song, like drum problem, head problems etc etc.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

Because they are violent! I mean if you are not in the HC scene and if you go to a show you see people moshing, kicking and punching everywhere, people who walk on the people's heads and do stage dives etc etc so it's normal if someone think: "what a violence!!". But the difference is that for the hc kinds this is normal so it depends from the points of view.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show

I don't know, nothing happen to us at the moment (i touch my balls right now. Is a italian warding off ill-luck thing)

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

If you live in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, please come to see us and support us. If you like mosh hardcore you wont get disappointed!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

I wanna thank u Sean Walsh of Worldwidetakeoverzine to give us the chance to be part of this great interview. Please check the latest infos at
www.myspace.com/awakendemons and buy our merch at www.awakendemons.bigcartel.com. Thanks AxD

Before The Fall Interview with Mike And Rude interview by Sean WWTO

2008-07-06T22:39:00.005-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/beforethefallorg
http://www.beforethefall.org

First off i would like to personally thank Mike and Rude from Before The Fall for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Before The Fall

Mike: Hello and thanks! Well, Before the Fall was founded in 2005 by
Rude and me in Vienna /Austria. The Line up is following:

Mike – Vocals, Guitar
Rude - Guitar
Bane – Guitar
Hannes – Bass
Many things stand before the fall. Religions, governments, societies etc.
It shows the instability in the world.

Rude: But it´s also a synonym for the adrenaline kick such as you stand on a high rise before the fall.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Rude: Pantera, Sepultura, Machine Head, Carcass, Hypocrisy, Fear Factory, Metallica Slayer, Opeth, Meshuggah.

But we also like the new stuff such as Unearth, Hatesphere, As I lay dying etc.

are any members in side projects other than BTF

Rude: No, at the moment all members are totally concentrated on BTF. I think for a new band it`s very important that the whole band is focused on one common goal.

how long has the band been together

Mike: 3 years for now.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

Rude: We`ve recorded some tracks before our album “From Mutism to Riddance” was released but it wasn`t an official demo or something like that. The track “Some Bleeding More” for example was recorded in march 2005.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

Mike: The Lyrics are basically about socially critical stuff as well as private things which makes me pissed off. They´re critical but I don´t want to take any politically stand. Writing songs and lyrics is the only and perfect valve where I can relieve my aggressions in a useful way.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Vienna area as well as throughout Austria

Rude: We got a very aspiring Metalscene here in Austria. There are many good bands like The Sorrow, Belphegor, In Slumber, Perishing Mankind, Pandora`s Dawn etc.
But I can´t believe that you never heard about Pungent Stench. In the 90´s they were one of the biggest Death Metal Bands in the world!

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

Mike: At the moment we´re looking for a new drummer, because Phillip left the band after the tour with Gorefest to do his exam. But we already have some candidates to choose the best one for us.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

Rude: Hehe, that`s a good question. Of course someone of our idols like Phil Anselmo or Max Cavalera but Peter Tägtgren for example would be cool too. Any famous singer or producer can help a new band to stand out of the crowd.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010

Rude: It`s a big dream to do that some day and I hope we will rock the states at least with our third album. But nowadays we don`t have any offers.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

Mike: On our album are brutal thrash riffs and break-downs as well as melodies and smoother passages from time to time.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

Rude: Mostly of course metal, old stuff like Sepultura, Metallica, Amorphis etc. and also new stuff like As I Lay Dying, Hatesphere, Divine Heresy etc. but also rock-music from AC/DC or Mötley Crüe.

Mike: Yes, and sometimes stuff from the 80`s like Samantha Fox or Nick Camen.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Rude: I already played in a band 15 years ago. It was a death metal band called Doped Nomad. But when we left the school we split the band and I made music for myself in my home-studio. But I always knew that I want to be in a band again and to be onstage. Mike and me, we knew each other a long time because we had the same girlfriend, so we were not the best friends from the beginning.

Mike: Hehe, that`s true, we shared a girl. At that time I also recorded some stuff for my own. But some time the girl wasn`t a theme anymore and we exchanged our music. And let me tell you, from the beginning it was clear to write music together and create a band.

what are your views on fighting at shows

Rude: I don`t like fights on shows. Sometime it`s cool to build a circle pit or a so called “wall of death”, but not in an aggressive way. So let`s bang our heads and enjoy the music.

what are some of the best brewed beers in Austria that you would recommend

Rude: Let me tell you, austria has the best beers in the world. There are some blends like “Wieselburger”, “Stiegl”, “Ottakringer” or “Murauer.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

Rude: There happened nothing special. We had a cool tour, only sleeping four weeks in the van was really hard.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

Mike: I hope our second album will get the support of a big label like “Metal Blade” for example. Touring of course is very important to catch the crowd. Let`s see what will happen.

Rude: I think if we continue working hard we will be there where we want to be, but it takes time. We already get the support of our manager Werner Stockinger, a well known person in the scene. With his help we hope to make the “break though”.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

Mike: At the moment we don`t have a distribution for our merchandise. Only our current CD “From Mutism to Riddance” is available via “Twilight Zone Records”. You can order it on www.twilight-mailorder.de.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Vienna area as well as throughout Austria

Rude: Of course “The Sorrow”, the most famous band from austria at the moment, but there are some cool bands like “In Slumber”, “Pandora`s Dawn”, “Perishing Mankind” or “Gasmac Gilmore”.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Mike: That`s such a wasted subject, always the same babbling. What is Hardcore, what is Metalcore? Like you said. It seems to me that every newcoming band is called metalcore by media if they don`t sound like a 80`s True Metalband. But what the fuck? If you like what you hear it`s ok, if not, also. This is no question of being original or renewing for me. Original is everyone who is honest to his own.

Rude: People want to hear good music and most bands play modern metal with a mixture of different styles. For example, on tour I also saw a circle-pit when Gorefest was performing. Originality is a wide description. I think it always depends on the mixture of riffs and melodies and not on one break-down. So it`s always the complete song and not one riff or one melody. And we definitely aren`t a hardcore band.

What is your most memorable show and why

Rude: There were some really impressive shows during our career. During our tour with “Gorefest” for example was a festival in Salzburg – this show was awesome. A sold-out show and we had the best crowd on this evening. In february we played with “Heaven Shall Burn” in vienna. The pit was awesome too. For me it always depends on the response from the crowd.

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why

Mike: We like to play everywhere. If the crowd is satisfied with our show and music it was a good show.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

Rude: My dream would be to go on tour with Max Cavalera, you know Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, or Peter Tägtgren from Hypocrisy and Pain. Both are idols of mine and I think I can learn a lot from them.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Rude: Music is a hard business but if you like to play music then play it loud and hard.. And if you don`t get the response you want, then play it louder and harder, hehe. So believe in your own and metal up your ass.

Mike: Well, we all got “normal” Jobs such as waiter, media designer, office employer etc. At the moment we can´t live only by playing music. But it´s definitely our goal. We live for the music and there´s no other possibility to realize our dream!

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

Mike: On our website www.beforethefall.org you`ll get all informations you need.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

Rude: We know for now we are “only” a underground band but we only released one album. Be patient and expect a second album which will kick everybody`s fuckin`ass, hehe.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set

Mike: Once a girl jumped on the stage and wanted to take off my clothes. We had to interrupt the show for 5 minutes until we could continue our set.

Rude: The same happened to me, but it was a guy…

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show

Rude: The worst injury that could happen is when there`s no beer on stage. It makes me nervous, hehe. No, you have to be well prepared before every show, if that`s done you only can wait for something you can`t be influenced.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

Rude: Well, we play some fetivals in austria this summer and one in hungary I think. A really cool festival is in june – Summer-Nights feastival with Obituary, Volbeat, Maroon,…An awesome festival we already played last year.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

Mike & Rude: We`re still not there where we want to be and know there`s much work for us. Our goals for the future are for sure many concerts and festivals but also a great new album which will achieve many metal-fans. We would like to
thank everyone who supports us! A big cheers to our friends out there. Be prepared for the future – thx for the interview!!!

Gravemaker interview by Cody with wayne drummer of Gravemaker

2008-07-06T22:21:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/gravemaker

First off i would like to thank Wayne and Gravemaker for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How long has Grave Maker been together?

we've been working at it since early summer of '07

What is the current line-up? Who are original members?

current is baily-bass, jon-vocals, brian-guitar and myself(wayne) on drums. Christopher Mcrae started this band with us, he had a HUGE influence on the style and sound of the band, but unfortunately he left the band in early 08 on good terms, we all miss him. this band just wasn't what he had his heart set on at the time. also, Andy Rice was the original singer, and jon was playing bass, but again, andy had other things he was working on at the time.

How did you come up with the name Grave Maker?

not sure...sounded kinda unique and a little off, so we liked it.

Do any members have side projects?

im in a street punk band based out of seattle called "Poverty Bay Saints"

Who are your musical influences?

we write music we would want to hear, we don't try and pull things from certain influences, we all listen to a verity of music, and we just write what come out, its never a situation where we are saying to each other "it needs more cro-mags" or "it needs less madball" what comes out comes out.

How is the Canadian hardcore scene?

amazing, we're just finishing up month long canadian tour, and it has been so rad. the shows are off the wall and the people are incredibly nice. more bands need to tour canada.

What has been your favorite tour?

we did a west coast tour with pressure point, ill intent and masterpiece and it was so much fun. so many friends and al those bands are really fun to watch. it was a blast.

What have been your best and worst show moments?

worst would have to be breaking 9 sticks in a set. not only did it sound bad, sticks cost a fortune these days. the best show moment might have to be in Squamish, bc in canada, when we played in a shack to a strict audience of metal heads, and they loved it. so many head bangs.

What's in the cd player on tour?

Ruiner - Prepare to be Let Down
Paramore - Riot!
Blacklisted - Heavier than Heaven, lonelier than God
H2O - Nothing to Prove
CCR - Greatest Hits

If you could set up your ideal show to play, with anybody you wanted on it, who would you put on it?

H2O, good riddance, bouncing souls, cro-mags

What sets Grave Maker apart from other bands?

not sure man, all we want to do is tour, so thats what we do.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

hardcore punk rock.

Do you guys have any plans for touring any time soon?

yeah, were on tour now until july 1st. we have some shows coming up on the east coast with KTD, Ruiner and The Carrier. and the rest of the dates are all with Decades for dallas. we will take a little bit off to work for a month or so, then we will be back on it again, keep your eyes peeled.

What CDs and records have you guys released?

a demo 7" on copper lung records, and july 22nd our full length cd come out on Think Fast! records.

Is there any music coming in the near future?

july 22nd "Bury me at Sea" on Think Fast! records.

What got you into hardcore?

good riddance

Where do you think you would be if you hadn't discovered hardcore?

id probably have a job, a house to live at, college degree, maybe even a girlfriend and a ton of useless shit. haha. i don't want to think about that.

What do you think about the way the media portrays hardcore?

they can see it how they want. as long as the people in hardcore keep the right perspective, it shouldn't matter what the outside world thinks.

Is there anything that you want to accomplish as a band that you haven't done yet?

i want to play everywhere i can, and see everything i can, i wont be satisfied until someone fores me to stop. haha.

You're on Think Fast! Records. How has that been so far?

i love it, those dudes are so rad, we are all really stoked for the opportunity to work with them

Where can people go to get Grave Maker merch and cds?

cd's out soon. you cna get merch from our myspace page, and im sure there will be some up on think fasts site soon.

Anything that you want to say that I didn't cover?

i love skateboarding and swimming.

Foundation Interview by Cody

2008-07-06T22:00:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/xfoundationx

First off i would like to thank all the Tomas and Foundation for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How long has Foundation been together?

Foundation began in the summer of 2006.

What is the current line-up? Who are originals?

Nome on Guitar, Champion plays drums, David on Bass, Matt playing Second guitar, and me (Tomas) singing.
Our very first line up consisted of two kids named Josh and Billy. Billy left to concentrate on Overdose his other band, and Josh left after a mutual agreement that we should move on without him.

How did you come up with the name Foundation?

Well the bands original name was going to be Turnstile, which we all really liked, until Champ took over on drums and completely disliked it, so we came up with Foundation, something strong, and concrete, not in the literal sense, but to coincide with our feelings on hardcore, straight edge and the community as a whole.

Do any members have side projects?

Yes. Nome is in a new hardcore band from the area called Deal Breaker. They just recorded one of the most blazing demos I have ever heard, and should be playing shows by the time this comes out.
Matt also founded and played in Overdose, another Straight Edge band from Atlanta. Sadly as I type this they are calling it a day. I always get sad when local bands hang it up. We dont have alot of hardcore bands here in Atlanta, and good ones at that, but with Deal Breaker getting to start up, its a case of one chapter ending a new one starting.

Who are your musical influences?

Thats a big question. We get influenced by alot of bands and music.
I would say in the begining it was Outspoken, then we started to dabble in victory style bands Snapcase, Strife, Indecision, etc. Now with our newer stuff its just getting heavier over, an all thickness, but still really fast, insert any bands that sounds like that here.

Where do you get the inspiration for your lyrics?

Honestly, where wouldn't you get inspriation for lyrics?
All you have to do is open your eyes and look around. That may seem vague, but Im just singing about what I see and feel.
I get so upset at the things I see and hear, and I think about how I used to align myself with these people and beliefs and I get even more heated, so Id have to say that most the songs I write, may seem like I am pointing a finger, but underneath it the finger is pointing right back.
I mean Ive always considered hardcore this awakening, so alot of that has to do with waking up, the shock I feel about being so blind and now that Ive taken this course in my life there is no going back. I mean this is going on ten years now that I have made most these decisions, its just now I can scream and shout about it.

How is the Atlanta scene?

Amazing, with its own handful of issues. Id say its like most communities out there, the only difference maybe being since Atlanta is fairly Isolated unlike the North East or West Coast we know each other really well here, truly a family. These arent the kids you just see at shows, these are kids I run into everywhere I go. The "scene" right now in Atlanta is going Strong, lots of kids coming out, doing their parts making flyers and zines, starting bands, I love it. We were going through a really dark period a few years ago but we really pulled it back together. Im happy about that. It had gotten to the point that even bigger bills were having spotty turn outs, and smaller ones were having NO turn out. If we can keep our heads on straight and not let little things chip at us, who knows where Atlanta could be in a few years. I will say this though, ask alot of the touring bands out there about Atlanta, and you should get a good response. Im not trying to be boastful but I am damn proud of where I live.

What has been your favorite tour?

We've never really toured as a band. We have done weekends here and there, and this past winter we did like 10 shows with Have Heart, Down To Nothing, and Wake Up Call. So based on that I would have to say that "tour" was my favorite, but thats just personally speaking. We (everyone in the band) had always been friends with HH and DTN before this was ever a band, so finally getting to hit the road with them and play some shows was a big deal for us. I want to say Thank you right now to all three bands from that trip, we couldnt have done it without them, and seeing them every night was like having someone run electricity through your body.

What have been your best and worst show moments?

One of my favorite show moments was our first show, when our roadie/6th member Ryan did a front flip as soon as we started playing. That was kind of a big deal because it set the mood for the entire set.
Worst moment is hardest. Anytime I get wrapped in the cord and fall over or run into David I feel awful, because I dont just tap him I always come down hard. Other than that I would say we have been fairly lucky.

What's in the cd player on tour?

Either the most annoying sad bastard shit you have ever heard or the most ignorant hardcore known to man - depends on who is driving. I would say Nome is my favorite DJ in the van. There was a brief period where we listened to Bitter End Climate of Fear alot and Samiam on repeat.

If you could set up your ideal show to play, with anybody you wanted on it, who would you put on it?

The most ideal show is the one that all my friends are at, and playing, so I can go off for them. Were getting ready to play an all locals show this weekend, and Im most excited for that.
But if you want to get fantasy, maybe something like this:
Chain Of Strength, Unbroken, Silent Majority, and Buried Alive.
Any one of those bands on a bill would be great...I wish Sick Of It All still did those monster hardcore tours like they used to. I think it was like 99 or 00 when it was Sick Of It All, Afi, Indecision, and Hot Water Music on one tour, plus whatever local acts.

What sets Foundation apart from other bands?

I cant answer this without making some type of joke, so Ill just say this: I dont think we do anything better than anyone or worse. We just do what we feel is right as a band and put our hearts into it.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

Ive heard us compared to a few bands, but when someone asks me who doesnt know or understand hardcore I just say Rage Against The Machine. Its a simple answer and it gets the point across. Brutal.

What CDs and records have you guys released?

We have a demo released and a self titled seven inch on Eightfold Path Records.

Is there any music coming in the near future?

Yes we are releasing a two song single this summer with Triple B records entitled "Never Stops Raining" it should be out by our full US with Forfeit.

What do you think about the state of hardcore today?

Big.
Its getting bigger everyday, and with that its becoming more accesible and people are getting into it for the wrong reasons. Not to say people havent been doing that since day one, but the percentage is higher and at an alarming rate, with the interent these days, what bored, unmotivated teenager cant get into hardcore?
I love seeing tons of kids at shows, but how long is it going to last? Actually thats not even it - I hear about tons of kids being into hardcore but I can still go to a show and only see 20 people there. But if I go home after the show and check a messageboard I can literally see their footprints from sitting at home all night on a computer talking shit on some record or discussing the finer points of sneakers. So although its getting bigger, I can not honestly say its becoming any more sincere than its been.

Is there anything that you want to accomplish as a band that you haven't done yet?

Reach someone - I know that sounds hoaky but the message of hardcore was always what was so important to me. There were so many times when I was younger that I wanted to just run right up to the singer or guitar player of whatever band and just pour out to them how much the band meant to me, and how they had helped me at some point in my life. Music is amazing in the way that it does that to people, it personifies emotion. It can make you feel so low or so high, and turn you completely around in the same listen. That was what got me so stuck on hardcore and punk in general is that it didnt just move me it shoved me. This music is about connection and I want to feel connected to every person listening to it, understanding it, and loving it just as much as I do.
Going back to reaching someone, I honestly dont know how I would take it if someone told me that Foundation was so important to them. I would probably be very passive in the conversation, and left wondering what just happend.
Id rather it be an unspoken bond, if that makes any sense.
In another way I do really appreciate the fact that this band has taken me out of Atlanta and to different cities and places. I have always loved traveling, but now I really have a feesable way of doing it. I mean I saw NYC for the first time after X-Mas because of this and it was amazing. I was like a little kid freaking out and yelling in the van. So I definitely look forward to more of that.

How have you liked your label, Eightfold Path, so far?

Eightfold Path is a good label. Erika and Nicky really got the job done as far as getting the seven inch out. They also promoted it well, which is all I could ever ask for, as far as a label is concerened. They have been putting out decent records since day one and I hope it continues for them and they are able to take the label as far as it can go. If you havent done so yet, check out the Unforgiven EP they just put out. VERY solid release.

Where can people go to get Foundation merch and cds?

Either from us at our shows, or Eightfold Path Records. As we get closer to Mid Summer you will be able to order the new single and merch from Triple B Records.

Anything that you want to say that I didn't cover?

I just want to say thank you for the interview, and if anyone has a spare minute please check out these bands:
Hard Luck, Overdose, The Holy Crows, Deal Breaker, The Bukkake Boyz all from Atlanta, P.S.Eliot (AL), Lie and Wait (TX), Forfeit (NY), Unforgiven (CT), and Downpresser (CA).
Hardcore: live it, love it or leave it.

Necro Interview done by all of WWTO

2008-07-06T21:25:00.004-05:00

First off i would like to thank Necro for taking the time out to do this interview with WorldwideTakeoverZine

WWW.NECROHIPHOP.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NECRO
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PLR
http://www.necrohiphop.com

are you the inventor of Death Rap and how would you say that your rap style differs from everyone else?

YES I AM, AND MY STYLE DIFFERS BECAUSE I THINK IN A UNIQUE WAY COMPARED TO OTHER RAPPERS, IM ORIGINAL

have you gotten alot of negative feedback for having Charles Manson audio clips on your cds and does that bother you?

NOT REALLY, I WISH I DID, NOTHING BOTHERS ME, I HAVE NO EMOTIONS

What MC's got you wanting to do hip hop?

RAKIM, KRS, KANE, KOOL G RAP

Who are you top 5 MC's of all time?

KOOL G RAP, PRODIGY, GETO BOYS, RAKIM, NECRO

Whats your feelings on rappers like Kanye West who think they deserve it all and everything should always be about them?

HE IS A FAGGOT

Who would be the one person you'd like to collaborate with?

JAMES HETFIELD

What would you say to cats wanting to come up in the hip hop world, what advice would you give them?

GO BECOME A JANITOR

Quick Necro discography?

I NEED DRUGS
GORY DAYS
THE PRE-FIX FOR DEATH
THE SEXORCIST
DEATH RAP

After being in a metal band what was it that drew you towards hip hop?

THE STREET SHIT, THE ATTITUDE

Was it a tough process getting a record label up and running?

REAL HARD, BUT IM VERY AMBITIOUS

What reason didnt you become part of La Coka Nostra upon its formation?

I GOT MY OWN CREW, PLR, PLUS THATS BILL’S THING, WE ARE BROTHERS, SO WE ALWAYS DO OUR OWN THING

Interesting recording/tour story?

YEAH, WE PISS ON BITCHES, SMACK EM, SPIT ON EM, AND FUCK EM, AND THEN THEY COME BACK FOR MORE

Favorite artists/bands to share the stage with?

SLAYER

When touring, what is usually on the radio?

ANYTHING FROM PLR SHIT TO MOBB DEEP TO CORMEGA TO G RAP

Is it hard to run a label and tour at the same time?

INSANE, VERY HARD, BUT IM OK AT IT, I TRY TO DO AS MUCH AS I CAN

Necro the artist and Necro the producer, is there any big difference.

NO, THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME PERSON

What do you have planned for the future as far as releases and tours?

IM DROP THE NEW MR HYDE ALBUM JULY 22ND, THEN THE SEXORCIST SPECIAL EDITION AUGUST 5TH, THEN RIVIERA REGIME AUGUST 19TH, THEN SABAC SEPT. 2ND, THEN DEATH RAP SPECIAL EDITION SEPT 16TH, THEN Q-UNQIUE SEPT 30TH, THEN NEMS OCT 14TH, THEN SEAN STRANGE OCT 28TH
THATS THE FIRST 8 RELEASES THIS YEAR, COP THEM ALL

What do you hope to get across to your listeners with your music?

I WANT THEM TO FEEL THE BRUTAL ENERGY, GET SHIVERS UP THEIR SPINES

What are some of the main influences of the lyrics in your music?

LIFE, DEATH, THE STREETS, BROOKLYN, THE OCCULT, SATAN

If you had the chance to give a kid 5 albums from your personal collection to influence them, what would they be?

MASTER OF PUPPETS, REIGN IN BLOOD, I NEED DRUGS, PEACE SELLS, DEATH RAP

When you are playing a show and you look out and see the faces of these people who you can tell are really into it, how does that make you feel?

ITS AWESOME, BETTER THAN SEEING PEOPLE THAT HATE YOU, I HAVE DEALT WITH BOTH

what are your views on fighting at shows?

I DONT WANT ANYONE TO GET REALLY HURT, BUT I LIKE WHEN KIDS HAVE FIGHTS
I THINK IT SHOULD BE TO A CERTAIN DEGREE
MOSHPITS, AGGRESSION, SOME HITTING IS COOL
NOBODY SHOULD DIE

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet?

THEY R GAY, THEY CANT HELP IT, THEY ARE RELATED TO KANYE

what was it like being able to do the shows that you did on the stillborn fest with hatebreed in the end of 2007?

IN VIRGINIA I HAD TO JUMP OFF STAGE TWICE TO HIT PEOPLE, AND THE BOUNCERS DIDNT DO SHIT, COP PULLED ME OFF STAGE, I GOT DOCKED MY PAY, THAT TOUR SUCKED DICK

do you have more hip hop or hardcore metal kids that attend your shows?

ITS 50/50, MORE HIPHOP USUALLY, MAYBE 75% HIPHOP, 25% METAL

what is some of the weirdest shit you have passed by when on tour throughout the world?

I DONT KNOW, THE WORLD IS WEIRD, NO ONE IS SPECIAL

what are your 5 top favorite cities to play and least favorite as well?

TOP FAVORITE: TORONTO, NYC, LA, LONDON, MELBOURNE
LEAST FAVORITE: I LOVE EM ALL TOO

where do you get a better reaction from the fans at your shows in the usa or europe?

DEPENDS ON THE COUNTRY OR STATE

how can the readers from around the world order merchandise and is there way for the readers to still order merch if they do not have a paypal account?

IM SETTING UP A NEW STORE NOW SO IN A FEW MONTHS IT WILL BE READY

how do you decide what you are going to play from show to show when on the road ?

I PICK THE SHOWS THAT GO OVER THE BEST, AND AFTER TESTING OUT SO MANY LIVE I KNOW WHATS GOOD AND BAD

favorite food on tour and least favorite?

PUSSY, BAD PUSSY

what advice can you give to any newer bands starting out being they are a hip hop or hardcore band and having a hard difficult time and thinking about?

QUIT YESTERDAY

what were your thoughts and feelings on the closing of CBGB's in New York City?

RESPECT TO THE LEGEND OF CB’S

who are the top 5 new hardcore metal bands that you think will make it big in 2008?

I CANT, DONT KNOW WHO THE NEW BANDS ARE

how did the Jewish Gangsterz side project come to be formed and do you think that
there is a possible tour going to happen in 2008 or 2009 with the Jewish Gangsterz?

I STARTED THE JG’S FROM A SONG I MADE
I WANTED TO START A CREW THAT REPPED THE HARDCORE SIDE OF JEWS
THIS PROJECT WILL BE REAL HARD SHIT

Thank You Necro for taking the time out to do this interview with all of the Worldwidetakeoverzine Family

THANK YOU
NECRO
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The Agonist interview with Alissa vocalist for the band interview by Sean WWTO

2008-06-18T23:39:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/theagonist
http://www.theagonist.net

First off i would like to thank Alissa and The Agonist for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

how long has the band been together?

About 4 years.

how did the band come to be known as The Agonist and who thought up the
name as well and is there any special meaning behind the band name ?

We were originally called The Tempest, but decided to change the name
for a number of reasons. The Agonist fits with the music and message.
An agonist can be "the one caught in between".. not the antagonist or
protagonist.. the one who is conflicted.. which reflects the duality
of our music. Agonist is also the name of a pharmaceutical drug used
to induce feeling.. which reflects our message.

are any of the members in side projects other than The Agonist?

I was in another band called D.N.A for a while, but right now we are
all completely committed to The Agonist, although I do frequent guest
vocals.

do some of the fans who havent seen you before shocked when they realize the band is fronted by a female when you take the stage?

Haha.. yeah, that happens a lot. People who aren't used to us think I
use effects or a special mic. It's just me and my vocal chords!

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

No, we had a different drummer before, but now we have Simon on drums,
Danny on guitar, Chris on bass and me, Alissa, on vocals.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Montreal Quebec area as well as throughout Canada?

I'm not sure about the rest of Canada, but in Montreal, the metal
scene is so full it is over-saturated. Tons of great venues, bands and
fans.. but it seems the crowd gets spread thin, especially when bands
don't support each other.

in only one sentence describe your bands sound to someone who has never heard you before?

Anger and terror; emotion and attitude; melody and madness; metal with
a heart and a brain.

when the band is on tour in the van and or bus what is usually playing in the cd player?

We don't have a cd player! We either hook up the laptop or the ipod
through the van stereo. We usually just play local band's cds that we
pick up along the way, or any variety of music coming out of our ipods
(Arch Enemy, Rise Against, The Haunted, Emperor, Muse, etc..) I like
talk radio though!

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

I usually base my lyrics on a subject that stirs up emotion in me. I
always carry around a notebook, so that whenever an issue does arise I
can jot down the exact words that come to mind. It usually involves
injustices, large and small, but I am also including personal and more
obscure political topics as well.

is the whole band vegan and if yes is it difficult touring with non vegan bands?

No, I'm the only vegan.. so I'm always the outcast and I'm just used
to it that way.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

My friend's band needed a singer! It was a very in-the-moment decision for me.

when on tour and driving from city to city and country to country what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

I think when we passed by 4 cows sitting in the middle of the high
way.. that was pretty weird... or when we got lost and found ourselves
suddenly surrounded by a dog, a cat and a horse... there have been a
lot of weird things!

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

There are too many to name!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

Just one, Once Only Imagined.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Montreal Quebec area as well as throughout Canada that we should be on the lookout for?

The Plasmarifle, Mythosis, Synastry, Badflirt, etc..

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

I completely agree. I didn't even realize I had anything to do with
hardcore until the word was shoved down my throat. I like aggressive
music. I'm not going to sit around like some metal-heads, afraid of
breakdowns, afraid of melody. Music is music, get over the need to
title everything and just enjoy.

where do you see this band in 3 years from now?

No idea. Hopefully further along than we are now.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

On our myspace: www.myspace.com/theagonist

What is your most memorable show and why?

I liked Quebec City and Houston with Sonata Arctica. Great crowds.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

I love playing in Montreal because I get to go sleep in my own bed,
and I hate playing New York because it's too stressful with all the
traffic and stuck up people.. although there are some people I adore
that live there too.. so I don't want to generalize.

what are your views on fighting at shows ?

Well... music is a powerful catalyst. It evoked emotions, sometimes
not the right ones.. and people get too involved and carried away. I
think fighting is natural but also very dangerous and pointless.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Giving up is the easy way out, trust me I've thought about it. I would
say, enjoy the journey. Sure you might not become an instant success
and a millionaire, but you will have years of enjoying pursuing a
dream.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Enslaved was lots of fun, Arsis too. God Forbid are cool too, and of
course fellow Montreal bands would be fun.

Where else other than myspace can the readers go to find out about upcoming shows and other band related information?

I think we have a facebook page and a webpage but the myspace is the best bet!

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Probably getting a master's in University.. not sure which subject...
I love school way too much!

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Hmm... When you play so many sets it kind of gets all blurred together
after a while! I know that we all run into technical difficulties, but
that's to be expected when you have zero help!

if the band could have anyone do guest vocals on the next cd with you who would it be and why?

Oooo.. I would like to have Courtney Love or maybe Sebastian Bach.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Chris knocked me right out with his bass once! I played the rest of
the set lying on the ground!

Chris: When my bass came flying back at me after it had hit the giant
p.a. and my tuning peg hit me right in the lip. Was bleeding pretty
bad i thought i needed stitches.

for someone who has never seen The Agonist live what can they expect to see especially if attending a show in Montreal Quebec area ?

We like to have fun and interact with the audience... they can expect
great music and lots of fun with no superiority complex between band
and fans.

what type of shows do you prefer the arena auditorium shows or the small intimate club venues without barricades?

I love small intimate shows, but its nice to have a huge audience as
well. I think I prefer the bigger shows just because there is more
likely to be a good sound man and p.a. at those venues!

how did you come to being signed to Century Media Records and how have they treated you so far especially with touring and merchandise while on the road?

They heard our album and liked it so much that they signed us. They treat us like their children... a nice balance of discipline and nurturing.

is the band in the process of writing a new album at the moment

Yes we are! And it's going great! Pretty different from the first but
I think it's way better.

what countries does the agonist hope to tour in throughout 2008 and 2009?

ALL OF THEM!

do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to mention to the readers

Well.. just keep updated by checking in with us at our www.myspace.com/theagonist

is there anything else that you would like to add that i might have forgotten to ask that the readers would find interesting or like to know?

nope! Good job!

Point Of Impact interview with all of the band interview by Sean WWTO

2008-06-18T23:13:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/pointofimpacthc

First off i would like to thank all of Point Of Impact for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Point Of Impact

Roman: It was the original name for a punkband called take the fall. But when Tommy joined Yannick and Roman in Take The Fall they became hardcore band Point Of impact. Sanne and Dennie joined later.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Sick of it all, hatebreed, terror, madball, slipknot, most precious blood, ..

are any members in side projects other than Point Of Impact

Yes, Tommy is a dj and live drums at parties

what are some of the expressions of the audiences as well as venue promoters faces when they realize that Sanne is the vocalist of the band especially if they have never heard of you before

‘she has a big throat’, ‘she’s got big boobs’, ‘holy shit what a voice’, ‘my mom yells at me that way’

how long has the band been together

actually in august 2007, and in October 2007 Dennie and Sanne joined

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

zero, but we’re busy on a demo

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

Sanne: I only write about what I know an what I live. You’ll never hear me shouting words that aren’t from the heart. As you can hear in our song ‘put your heart into it’

is there a large and thriving scene in the Limburg area as well as throughout Belgium

yes of course. The atmosphere is very great, new bands are welcome, lots of bands are friends, and you won’t be excluded. BUT, as a band you have to prove yourself to fit in.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

As a full band, Point Of Impact, this is the original line-up

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

Tommy: Joeri the singer of for my enemies

Roman: Chris, singer of personal vendetta

Dennie: Michiel, singer of essence

Yannick: Anthony, singer of Lastrada

Sanne: both singers of Angelskin

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

Allskool: oldskool en new skool mixed together

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

Studio Brussel, because the parents are the drivers

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Tommy: through a friend

Roman: Through Yannick

Dennie: Through Sanne

Yannick: Through Sick of it all

Sanne: Through Thomas, a friend who used to be in a punk rock band with me

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

In Tommy’s basement, still working hard, but doing more shows, we’ll see where we get

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

Tommy’s ass! Cool backstages. Some pedestrians, a band that really sucked. The drummer of Brickbat moshing on a little chair in the moshpit during a show.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Limburg area as well as throughout Belgium that we should be on the lookout for

For my enemies, essence, unbreakable,

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

hardcore is about the message. Music shouldn’t be about how it sounds, but how it feels.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

Pointofimpactbookings@hotmail.com

What is your most memorable show and why

Sunday Mosh, because there was a stage but we got to stand in front of it, close to the audience, there was a lot of moshing, we killed it!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

Lastrada, for my enemies, essence, progress, the struggle, end of despair, …

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Never give up. Hard work really does pay off

what is the belgian beer that you would recommend to the readers

jupiler, cristal, ops-ale

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

in punkrock, poprock,

Sanne: I would still be a nerd

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

Noxa, pointofimpactbookings@hotmail.com

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

lot’s of people just don’t get it. It’s about losing your aggression but not in a violent way.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

Vlamrock! 30 august, AS!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

Tommy: single

Roman: single

Dennie: taken

Yannick: taken (by aliens)

Sanne: married (not really but you could look at it that way)

Born To Hate interview By Sean WWTO

2008-06-17T09:43:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/borntohatehc
http://www.fotolog.com/born_to_hate_hc
borntohatehc@gmail.com

First off i would like to thank all the members of Born To Hate for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Born To Hate and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this

We didn’t have any name when we started the band. We started practising with a cover of Death Threat’s song called “Life Sentence” and the chorus is “Born to hate”, and we liked it as a name of the band. Hate is a natural feeling of persons that are aware about the unfair and cruel things that are caused by humanity, and it is also a feeling towards the hypocrisy of people. It’s a tough name, but it’s fun.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

We don't really have special bands that influence our music. Our style is a mix from NYHC, metalcore and maybe street punk. We are compared to different styles as NJ and NYC Hardcore and Beatdown from the late 90..s, but we are mainly compared to Madball.

are any members in side projects other than Born To Hate

The guitar player is also in a band called Drama.

what are your views on fighting at shows

We don’t want fighting at shows. It doesn’t happen usually.

what are some of the reactions of promoters when finding out that the band is all female

Promoters that organize shows and tell us to play already know that we are girls! Maybe when they know us for the first time, in the myspace or something, they get surprised. We think they tell us to play because of our music and attitude.

how long has the band been together?

We started the band a couple of years ago but during the first year we couldn't do much, because some members left the band and we didn't have time to meet all together to practice. But we wrote some songs and played a couple of shows. The band was completed when Bere joined the project, and that's when BTH really began.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We have a 5 songs MCD. It’s our first release, and it took a lot of effort to do it.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

We base our lyrics on things that happens to us or things that happen in the world and concern us. We are always inspired in personal experiences - bad and painful experiences always- and thoughts, we never try to emulate something that doesn't belong to us (sometimes the language, but not the message).

We have two different kinds of lyrics. Those who talk about personal things: disappointment caused by people who you consider friends, the friends you lose through the time without any reason, the shit that is in the scene,... and also social topics: feminism -nothing really changed in the patriarchy- globalization of capital –wars, dispossession and passivity-,... For example George Orwell's "1984" is an inspiration for the lyrics of a new song of Born to hate, we adapt the control of the ideas he described to the current society. Totalitarism and the current hegemony of the neoliberal model have much in common. Recently we are writing songs about immigration laws, racism and social exclusion.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Barcelona area as well as throughout Spain

Our scene is little and big at the same time. In a big show there are a lot of people but usually shows, we can have 50-150 people. It all depends on what you think the scene is. The business is growing, and this music is a trend for new kids to follow, but there is a "real" scene because some promoters, bands, labels, distros, etc, work hard just to keep it alive. The scene in Barcelona is much divided, and there are people that don’t care about the hardcore scene, just listen to some bands they download from the internet. There’s passivity, lack of interest. We would like that Barcelona's scene would be more open minded, a place for everyone. We'd like to feel comfortable always and feel free to enjoy wherever and whenever. It's not always like that. But obviously there are a lot of good things that make it special.

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and cds

In our Myspace. There we published a blog with some shops and distros that sell our stuff. And obviously, come to shows! http://www.myspace.com/borntohatehc

how did the band come to be signed to Fragment Records and also with Cruzade Records and how have they treated you so far

We signed to Fragment because he was interested in supporting us even though he didn’t know us personally, and that’s very cool, and it’s difficult to find for a first release. Cruzade Records is run by one friend of the band, and it’s nice to work with someone that has supported the band since the start. It’s been easy to be with them, they have treated us great and the record is doing well.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

At the beginning, there was another singer -we were two singers-, and there was another girl in the bass when we started to practise. But we can say that Born to hate started with the current line up, because we started to play and practise regularly and have important projects and experiences.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

We have several favourite singers. But we would chose Freddy or Roger Miret because they speak Spanish.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010

Maybe, these plans are not forthcoming but we have the desire to play over the world. We want to play especially in USA and Latin america someday.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

New furious and tuff European Hardcore.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

When we play outside Barcelona the driver brings the music and she plays cds of new releases of current bands, and cds of bands that we are going to see live soon. This weekend we were on the road and we listened to Embrace by hatred, Last to remain, Furious styles, Surge of fury, Wisdom in chains, Folsom, Billy club sandwitch, Everybody gets hurt… and also some classics like Blood for blood or Madball and some punk. And Slumlords, it’s our favourite for the road. Of course, we also play the radio and flamenco songs.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

We started in the scene separately, but the common thing is that we all started going to local bands’ shows and listening to the tapes and cds that other friends gave to us, so it started in a very special way.

It’s difficult to say, it’s not anything special that makes you being in a band, it’s just that you would like to be playing on the stages as the bands you see. It’s about involving actively in the music. But when you try it and start playing an instrument, is when you find things that make you want to continue with it, that’s when you see if you really like it. Starting to play is easy, the difficulty is when you have to work hard for the band.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

Weird things happen in other cities and also playing in Barcelona. In Toulouse, the guys made a human pyramid while we were playing. In the last show in Barcelona, we all sang “happy birthday” during the show.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

Touring USA and Latinamerica as we told above, hahaha. We see oursleves with a lot of more cool songs, touring and traveling everywhere, with two more albums and good instruments. And with a van with dark glasses. These are our dreams. And with a better English level to answer interviews.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Barcelona area as well as throughout Spain that we should be on the lookout for

Born to hate, of course. Also Secret army, Anal hard, A Cuchillo, Oppugno, … and old bands as Proudz and Ownfight. Check the bands we have as friends in our Myspace.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

We have a song that talks about that. The point is that hardcore is supposedly motivated by incomformism with this world when this society doesn't tread you well. We mean, the difficulties, the exclusion, the lack and cutting of rights drives to the needing to do something different than being a model worker/consumer. When things are easy, when people don't need to fight and everything is taken for granted, people don't pursue an exit, and all this becomes a fashion induced and integrated by the model of society we live in. That's hardcore for us, an alternative way of doing things; it’s about relationships and mutual supporting.

What is your most memorable show and why

We really cannot choose the best show but we prefer Toulouse’s because people danced all the time.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

We use myspace to give that information. The label’s myspaces (Cruzade and Fragment) also update the upcoming shows. And we’ve done a dozen interviews to fanzines but we don’t know how to get them.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

By now, we’ve travelled alone when we go outside Barcelona.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Give up, nobody will miss your band. Hahahaha. We would say to good new bands that they need to do some effort to succeed; it’s not good that bands disappear so rapid. If you do that, you’ll be demonstrating a lack of motivations and poor roots. The real spirit lasts. Anyway, there are some newer bands that shoud give up in our opinion…

for someone who has never visited Spain before and is considering traveling there for 5 days what cities and sites would you recommend for them to visit and why

We recommend not to visit the most touristic places, not to visit the shopping downtowns and the touristic resorts. It’s killing the cities. Barcelona has a lot of great things, you can see good architecture and nice nightlife. Madrid is also nice, and Bilbao has a great older center. You could also want to go to the beach, so search for a nice beach town in Costa Brava, Galiza or Andalucia.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

We don’t know, but we don’t think we would be playing in a band if it’s not this kind of music.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set

The most embarrassing thing is when people are quiet all the time. Also, seeing drunk people dancing and falling down to the floor and getting hurt. In a recent show there was a really embarrassing moment when one string of the guitar broke.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

Maybe they want to crucify this music and the violent dancing. And they pretend to be so politically correct that they don’t see that it is fun. And that’s a way to express oneself.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

We don’t know when the interview will be published. So check us out www. myspace. com/borntohatehc or write to us at borntohatehc@gmail.com and ask.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

After 30 questions, there’s no left to tell!

I want to thank all the members of Born To Hate for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine
Thank you very much for giving us the chance to tell our opinion, and thanks for supporting!

From My Hands Interview with Norman one of the vocalists for FMH interview By Sean WWTO

2008-06-01T19:51:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/frommyhands

First off i want to thank Norman and From My Hands for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named From My Hands

That actually was an idea of our ex-guitarist Patrick Temme. He came up with that name at a rehearsal back in the days and we decided „Okay, that fits!“.

what is the meaning behind the song Myspace Famebitch

Well that's quite simple. A few months ago I've been sitting here at my computer, was checking my myspace and saw so many different profiles from girls showing their tits to the internet, people talking shit about others on public profiles, posers who don't even know what hardcore is but acting like they had it given since their birth. I was totally fucked up of that shit. I took a paper and wrote the lyrics. We want to tell the Internet-Shittalking-Posershit-World with this song, that they can fuck off and die! Haha

who are some of the bands main musical influences

I think that's one of the hardest questions you can ask. All of us listen to different kinds of music. We meet at the same point, and that is hardcore in general. But there are different influences. I prefer bands like Crawlspace, Copykill, Drift, Shattered Realm, Irate ... and many more. But I wouldn't say that we use them as a main influence. We just play what we want to and what we think that sounds good. The influences are quite different in the band. Our other singer for example likes Iron Maiden and bands like that... Our drummer is listening to Black- and Deathmetal a lot. So our influences are really different from person to person.

for some of the readers who are not sure could you explain to them what DRM is and what it stands for

Actually the DRM is the crew of our drummer and me. It's a foundation based on friendship and loyalty. We know each other for a long time and we know that we can count on our guys. So that's the main thing in this crew. We're just friends, hangin around together and stand under one flag if you know what I mean.

are any members in side projects other than FMH

Yeah! Our drummer plays the drums for Gunned Down, too. Our guitarist Jens and me are playing guitar for Reduction. I played in Fallbrawl for a short time on drums, as their old drummer suddenly left them, too. But they found a good drummer now, so they can handle their stuff without me.

how long has the band been together

We've been together for five years now. But not in the current lineup. There are only 2 members of the first lineup left. Our other singer Thomas and myself.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We released one full lentgh, From Hatred To Justice. The new Split-CD with Gunned Down on Massive Bloodshed Records. And in 2003 we had a 3-Song-Demo, maybe you still can find the songs at the internet, but we never sold them really, was just for download cause the quality was crap.

for someone who has never seen FMH live before and is going to be attending a show in Ruhrport what can they expect to see?

A band who loves to party on stage, an energetic live-performance, some crazy people goin' ill in front of the stage and some funny and stupid shittalking by two singers haha

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

We base our lyrics on personal experiences. Things that we saw, that we had to live with, or simply things that we might think about. In fact all lyrics are different. We don't write lyrics one like the other... Theres not really a concept. Just writing what goes on in our mind.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Ruhrport area as well as throughout Germany

Yeah, for sure! The german scene (especially in the Ruhr-Area) has got so many different and cool bands. So many people who go to all the shows and support all that stuff. And there is no end in sight yet. I like that, because the scene is growing more and more. You can see this process every year at Pressure Fest here in Germany. There are more and more people from year to year who hang around there and enjoy all the great bands. But unfortunately there are some bands who only play 2-chord Beatdown because they think it's kinda cool. But it's not! Haha And a new one of those bands is coming out of the ashes nearly every day. Thats the other side. But I think you can live with that when you know so many great people and bands!

what are your views on fighting at shows

For me thats quite simple... when there is a reason to fight: fight! But I think I can speak for my whole band when I say that 20 on 1 fights in front of the stage when the band plays, are not really cool. It's way better to let the aggressions out in the pit and go crazy there as punching your hate into someones face. If it's necessary, ok! But there are a lot of completely unnecessary fights on shows. But that got better the last few months I think. Not so much fighting anymore.

how did the band come to doing a split cd with Gunned Down and is FMH now also on Massive Bloodshed Records as well

First: Yeah, we are on Massive Bloodshed Records now. And they do their job really good in my opinion. It's a young label but they go their way. Everything's fine!
And the other point: We decided to make a split because our drummer plays at Gunned Down too and we thought about recording a new MCD, but we had only 6 tracks. We wanted to give a good thing for their money to the people. So we decided to make the split. We're good friends with Gunned Down and share the rehearsal room with them, so that idea wasn't really far away.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

No, it's not! Actually most of the original lineup left the band over the years because of work or to go study or they got kicked out because of personal differences. Our current lineup is Thomas Clemens and me, Norman Menz singing (we are the last 2 of the original lineup), Jens Lucaßen and Patrick Lerche playing guitar and Johannes Wegener playing drums. We search for a fix bassist at the moment cause Mirko left the band to concentrate on his other band „Aschera“, we don't know yet if he might come back.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

I can only talk about myself now. I'ld love to do a song with Stephane Kickback because of his fuckin aggressive voice, when we talk about the european scene. International musicians I'd say a feature from Freddy Madball or James Ismean from Fury of V would be cool. Our other vocalist Thomas wants to sing with Ice-T as well haha. But it's a hard question. There are too many really good singers.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

They can contact us via Myspace www.myspace.com/frommyhands http://www.myspace.com/frommyhands or via E-Mail info@frommyhands.de mailto:info@frommyhands.de There will be an online shop at www.massivebloodshed.com http://www.massivebloodshed.com too in a few weeks I think.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

A huge explosive punch in the middle of your face, mixed with a swimming pool full of beer and some BBQ in the middle of the highway! HAHAHA

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

I don't think that you really want to know that! Haha It depends on who's driving. Most of the time we listen to hardcore or metal. But when worst comes to worst and we got a few beers ready we listen to German partymusic or techno too haha

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Good question... I was exposed to the music in the age of 12 or 13 I think from a neighbour. Everything started with Biohazard, Agnostic Front or even bands like Cannibal Corpse etc. That was the time I started to love extreme music. My first show was a Biohazard show with 13 I think. I had to be back home at 10 and I came back at 12. My mom nearly punched me in the face haha That was where everything started. I loved live music, I loved playing guitar and the sum of all that was an own band. So with 14 or 15 I started to play in different bands and it has been fun till today.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

haha there are two cool stories I think about directly... Once we were on our way to play a show in Austria. We made a short stop at a parking lot near the German border to get something to eat. The girl at the cashpoint asked if we want to have a bag for the food. But we didn't understand a fuckin word! She talked German, but with such a huge accent (Austrian accent!!! It's the same as Bavarian, not understandable) that we understood a shit. It took a few minutes for us to know what she wanted to say.
And another weird story happened not really on tour but when our other singer and me were on our way home from the studio. We made a break at a parking lot. It was a parking lot, where gay men meet to fuck in the car. But we didn't care and stopped at it... As we stood there and smoked a cigarette a guy came out of his car with a trenchcoat on. Underneath that coat he was completely naked. He went to a thrashcan and threw a condom in there, went back to his car and drove away like nothing happened. We were completely shocked haha

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

Hopefully on a world tour. Haha But that's just dreaming... I'm satisfied when we play a few shows per month all over Europe and maybe a few tours with some cool bands!

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Ruhrport area as well as throughout Germany that we should be on the lookout for

Quite a lot... Gunned Down, Reduction, Brothers in Crime, Fallbrawl, Panzerhölle, Blood by Dayz, THE ICE(!!!), Cheap Thrills... many more. Just check out our friendlist at myspace. There are many cool bands we met all over the years! And they're all great personally!

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

For me, hardcore is more than just music. It's a lifestyle. Hardcore kids got a whole different sight of many things I think. Fashion and Brassknuckles in your myspace profile don't make you hardcore, folks! It's about friendship, havin fun together, be loyal to your friends and family... all these things...

What is your most memorable show and why

Oh we played some real cool shows in the last few months. There was a show in the „Proberäume Duisburg“ where everything and everybody went crazy, moshed us off the stage in some songs and everybody had a lot of fun. That was quite cool! Hamburg in November last year was cool too. They were such a great audience and it was fun to play and hang around there.
And last but not least 2006's show in Austria. We were completely drunk and our show was fucked up as hell. But it was a lot of fun anyways.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

At the moment our homepage unfortunately is offline. We don't have the time to make a new one... But I think that will come. In a few weeks you can find out more information on www.massivebloodshed.com http://www.massivebloodshed.com I think.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

We've never been on tour really with another band. But it was fun to play shows with Gunned Down of course, or with our friends in Fallbrawl, Brothers in Crime, Clobberin Time etc. It's always cool to hang around with all these guys!

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Go your own way... Fuck shittalking and be yourself. Every band has a tough time in their career. We played shows in front of 10 people who didn't give a single fuck about us playing.... But it doesn't matter. The main aspect of playing in a band should be to have fun with your friends in my opinion. And when you play a show that fuckin sucks, try to get the best out of it. Like I said, every band has a tough time in their career and that shouldn't be a reason to give up what you love to do! Otherwise, when that's a reason for a band to give up, and not to try their best to get out of that mess, they might stop making music in general.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

I think I would drink way less then now! haha But I'd actually not even made half of the funny experiences that I've made so far now. And we as a band might hang around in our rehearsal room for the rest of our lives, trying to reach anything. I think this „Unity“ in the HxC and Metal scene is a good opportunity for bands to make themselves popular and play in front of many cool people!

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

I think the people misunderstand the hard way of dancing in some areas. They think it's everything about hurting each other and punch your neighbour in the face. But that's not the deal. That's simply our way of having fun. On the other hand there are some people who turn the hardcore scene into a fuckin fashion show. With all that Poser-Brassnuckle-Wannabe-Gangster shit in the internet etc. Some people don't understand that we're not people walking around with brassknuckles around our fists 24/7, because of those screwheads.
In my opinion it's better to get rid off your aggressions at shows and not to hit people on the street without any reason, cause you don't like their faces or whatever.
And in fact I hurt myself more on shows than any other one I might hit during a show when I dance hard. haha

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

We play a show in Viersen at 2nd May 2008 and another show in Bochum at 16th May 2008. You can find more infos about upcoming shows at our myspace page!
http://www.myspace.com/frommyhands

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

Not really. But I want to thank you and the Worldwide Takeover Family for the interview and for your support! We appreciate that very much guys! Thanks a lot!

Enough Said interview with Joeri vocalist for the band interview By Sean WWTO

2008-05-30T10:25:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/enoughsaidrules

First off i would like to thank Joeri and Enough Said for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Enough Said?

The band Since The Flood has an awesome song called Enough Said, we thought it sounded cool and it’s a very good statement!

what are your views on fighting at shows?

We like it when people mosh hard but when you punch someone in the face because he hit you, that’s just lame! Keep hardcore fun!

what is the best Belgian beer that you would recommend to the readers?

Stella Artois and Duvel!

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Madball, Terror, No Turning Back, Shattered Realm, Since The Flood, Full Court Press, Death Before Dishonor, old Sworn Enemy etc… These bands are the main influences but we try to do our own thing as much as possible.

are any members in side projects other than Enough Said?

Our guitarplayer Jos used to play in a band called Homicide, also from the Antwerp-area, but he gave that up to focus more on Enough Said. The funny part being that Enough Said used to be a side-project for him, I guess that changed for the better.

Our new bassplayer still plays in Homicide, but they’re on a break since Jos left, adapting to his departure, so he’s got lots of time for us now.

Our new guitarplayer Ben also plays in another band called Promises Kept.

how long has the band been together?

One year and two months!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We recently recorded a demo (of which ‘your demise is on our myspace), but we’re not sure if that’s gonna come out any time soon. Our former bassplayer arranged the recording studio via his family so we could go there for free, but he sent us an SMS saying he quit the band (go figure ;) ).

The songs we got from the recording guy were a raw mix and 2 or 3 songs still need to be edited heavily by him cause he’s got the separate tracks and we don’t, so that kinda sucks.

But we may make a promo-CD out of it, with the songs that are alright to release in the way we have them. Either we do that or we record the songs again but for good this time!

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

When I’m writing lyrics, I always try to express my feelings. Sometimes they are good, sometimes they’re bad. I don't discuss war or political-issues, because I feel those lyrics are too far from my own situation and I wouldn't be able to support such lyrics for 100%.

With the old songs, Scott Vogel (Terror) was a big influence on my lyrics.

But for now, Full Court Press is the biggest influence I have. When I hear songs of them, I always get goose bumps!

is there a large and thriving scene in the Wuustwezel area as well as throughout Belgium?

In Wuustwezel we’re the only hardcore band together with Homicide. Throughout Belgium there’s a large scene! With bands like Trail Of Hope, Johnny Unstoppable, Angelskin, Saviour, Tear It Down, Point Of View, Surge Of Fury, The Boss, Pushed Too Far, The Setup and Nasty we have a pretty strong scene!

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and music?

We don't have any merch yet, but we're planning on making t-shirts in the near future. When they’re ready people can order them via myspace or just by asking one on a show. http://www.myspace.com/enoughsaidrules

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

We started out with 4 guys, then our original bass player left, but we had already kinda replaced him with Michael from Homicide. Around the same time we decided to take a second guitarist as well and Ben joined the band. We’re really satisfied with this line up cause it’s all friends together, no one standing on the outside and we’re really looking forward to working on new songs all together when Ben and Michael are totally up to date with all the songs.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Anthony Martini from E.Town Concrete because he’s one of the best singers EVER! He can rap, sing and yell like the best! Nothing but respect.

Mad Joe from Wisdom In Chains cause the sound of his voice alone invites you to sing along, one of the coolest singers in hardcore today.

Eazy E for being cool as fuck! Haha

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Fast, danceable, no-bulshit hardcore for everyone with a good taste in music ;)

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Someone sent me a live video from Personal Vendetta, I thought it was amazing! The crowd going wild, the energy, the anger,… That was fucking awesome!

Then I started to check out more hardcore bands like Hatebreed, E-Town Concrete, Born From Pain, Backfire!,… A new chapter in life!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

We were on the road to a show in Ypres once and a friend of us was coming too and while driving in his car next to us, the guy pulls out his fire extinguisher in the middle of the highway and starts spraying it out his window to us, crazy motherfuckers!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

That’s a good question Sean, and a hard one to answer. For the moment we try not to think that far ahead and try to just take it day by day and see what comes around. As long as we’re having fun doing what we do, we’re gonna keep going and keep writing new stuff.

Of course we hope that by then our sound and our songs have grown a lot and that people will still enjoy our music.

Our hearts and our visions won’t change and our music will always represent those two things.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Wuustwezel area as well as throughout Belgium that we should be on the lookout for?

www.myspace.com/johnnyunstoppablehc
www.myspace.com/trailofhope
www.myspace.com/pointofviewhc
www.myspace.com/homicidehc
www.myspace.com/tearitdownhardcore
www.myspace.com/angelskin
www.myspace.com/pushedtoofar
www.myspace.com/getnasty
www.myspace.com/thesetup
www.myspace.com/theboss8000
www.myspace.com/surgeoffury

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

It’s not just about the music but also about the people you meet. I met some dudes that now are my best friends.
There are a lot of new kids in the scene that think they have invented the whole thing and walking like God on a show. But as time passes by, these people are passing by and only a few remain.
You can’t put a scale on how ‘hardcore’ someone is just by looking at him/her. It’s not about the clothes you wear, the lyrics you know or the coolness of your mosh.
It’s about staying true to what you believe in, enjoying the music and supporting the bands.
Anyone can dress cool and practice moshing at home, that doesn’t make them hardcore.

What is your most memorable show and why?

I think it would be our very first show. We asked Homicide if we could play 2 songs during their set. We did and the crowd exploded! They started moshing, stagediving, 2-stepping! There were even people singing with me, during the chorus of "Friends Like You" there was like a whole pile on my micro! I couldn’t believe it, crazy ass shit!

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

www.antwerp-hardcore.tk

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

Probably in the hip hop scene.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Well, we haven’t been playing that long ourselves, but from our own experience we’ve learned to always keep believing in the things you do, even when there’s a setback, just keep doing your own thing and don’t let hypes be the only influence in your music.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I absolutely have no idea why people think like that! They should learn to open their eyes and see that it’s just a bunch of kids having a good time!

I don’t think they understand the hard in hardcore.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

For the moment we don’t have any shows due to the line-up change. But we’ll be ready soon so check our myspace from time to time for updates!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that I may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

No…

Nah, you pretty much covered everything with your questions, just keep cool and be safe.

Peace out!

One On One interview with Nobbi vocalist Interview by Sean WWTO

2008-05-30T09:42:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/oneononehc
http://www.oneononehc.de

First off i would like to personally thank Nobbi and One On One for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named One On One

Well this story is pretty simple! As the day came, when we had all the members together we realised pretty fast that we need a name! So we were sitting around talking bullshit until a friend of us smashed the name ONE ON ONE into the round! We thought it was pretty cool and so the pact was signed! Furthermore, besides “breaking the law” there is another smash-hit from Judas priest called “ONE ON ONE”

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Well, musically i would say Cro-Mags, old AF and Madball! Maybe Terror too!
According to our attitude, just think about murphys law or something like that!

what are views on fighting at shows

That really pisses us off!!! To many good shows have already been destroyed by all those wannabe-toughguys! They come to the shows for three reasons: showing the audience the latest shirts they bought, the latest dancemoves they’ve learned from the Internet and last but not least to fight for not a goddamned reason! I mean, not one us can say, that he never enraged while dancing on a hardcore/punkrock-show, BUT, we for us always knew where the line was drawn, and these motherfuckers nowadays just stepped over it! All that “violent-dancing-trend-bullshit” pisses us off! What makes me so sick, it not the they way they are dancing, I don’t give a fuck, but my blood starts boiling if see those wannabe-tough-guys kicking there feet into the stomach or the face of a person standing aside! Sure I remember times where I was studded with black spots all over my body! We danced wild too, but we did it together! Nowadays everyone has it’s own little circle where he can show the audience his latest moves, by kicking their teeth in! Well done fool! If this is hardcore I guess I believe in a lie!

how long has the band been together

The band is existing since early 2006!

are any members in side projects other than One On One

Not one of us!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

Well to be true! We released exactly ONE demo! That’s the reason why we are more and more looking forward to finally get the upcoming 7” in our hands!

how did the band come to be signed to Demons Run Amok Records and how have they treated you so far

He wrote us and we said yes! Pretty simple!
They definitely do a great job! They got there ass full of work, but there never was one single moment where they said, that they wouldn’t have time for us, because of the current releases of the other bands or something like that! They’re always there for us, and do a great job! Big shout outs and a big THANK YOU to Marcel, Karsten and Rene at that point!

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

Well when I’m writing the lyrics it depends on the feeling of the song and on my own situation! Sometimes I write about problems getting me personally down, thoughts that never let me go, mistakes, anger, frustration, deep wishes on the one hand. Wasted City-Nights or days I won’t forget, cause we always had a laugh on the other hand! Just personal things, you know. On the other day I write about the daily news, which are overstocked with a lot of stuff for hardcore-songs! So much shit - political or socio-political - is happening everyday and if a topic touches me, I snatch it up and write a song about it! Like I said, it depends on the song, and on me!

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

They can easily contact us or demons run amok through myspace or our homepages.
http://www.myspace.com/oneononehc http://www.myspace.com/demonsrunamok

is this the original line-up and if not what is the current line-up

This is the current line up! Andi on the drums, Jörg playing the guitar, Daniel on the bass and Nobby on the mic!

is there a large and thriving scene in Ulm area as well as throughout Germany

Ulm is getting bigger and bigger! More and more people are coming to shows, and we hope that there are a lot more to follow! You know, when we where starting out ulm basically was more metal-influenced! Germany definitely has a strong scene! I mean we have a lot of cool bands in almost every bigger city and there is a lot going on everywhere!

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why
Puh, pretty difficult! There are so many!
Jon Joseph and Harley Flanagan doing a duet would be great, hahahaha!

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

Fast and raw hardcore-songs with heavy breakdowns, mixed with the punkrock that runs through our veins.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say I want to be in an band

The first time I went to a hxc-show I was kinda speechless! My Friend Ronny who played bass when we started out with ONE ON ONE called me. He was a few years older and had a car already, and he asked me if I wanted to go to a show with him! I said yes, why not! AF was playing and I have never been on a hardcore-show before! I was standing aside and couldn’t believe what my eyes saw, and the headliner havent´t played yet! Then AF hit that stage, ronny grabbed me on the neck and threw me into the pit! Maybe 20 minutes later I found myself standing on the stage with the hole crowd singing along to crucified! From that day on I was sure I was right! More and more shows followed, and I saw all the bands having so much fun playing there songs and being on the road so I said to myself, I need a band! Ronny was with me, but together all we could to was to purse up our lips and whistle the songs we knew, cause we had no instruments and even if we had some, we had no clue how to play them! So we called they guys we knew in our area, who had played in bands before and asked them if they we’re interested in having a band again! They said yes and we had our band!!!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

We were on the road again and there was a really heavy storm going on! And it was a really heavy storm! You weren’t able to sit still in the car. We all tried to fall asleep because we had a hangover, but our heads were bouncing from the left to the right because of the wind. Daniel who was sitting right next to me was scared shitless. He called the whole phonebook to get the latest news about the weatherbroadcast of the region we were about to enter next. And than it happened. Right in front of us there was a car with a caravan blown to the side by the wind. So as you can imagine it was pretty quiet in our car for the rest of the trip! Yes, I guess that was the weirdest thing that happened us on the road. Tightly followed by that two-headed sheep with just one leg and one trunk, taking a shit on the women’s-toilette at a gas-station, singing along “I did it my way”

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

still being on the road and having as much fun as we can, on and off stage!

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

to us hardcore means friendship! It means to be wild!
It means to take a firm stand against fascism. It means to keep eyes and ears open about what is going on in our country and in our world! It means to be open minded!

What is your most memorable show and why

There are two shows I never will forget! The first one was our very first show at all! To be true, it wasn’t a show at all, we just played four songs! It was Daniel’s birthday and he played a show with the band he had before he joined us! If I remember right, we didn’t have a name at time! We had maybe three songs or one more, I don’t know! We wanted to surprise him at his show. Sadly our drummer was busy so we almost had to cancel the surprise-gig. We asked his singer, if he could play the drums for us, for four songs and he said yes! He was not a very good drummer, but he did a great job! We met three times, he gave our songs the punkrock-beat and we were ready! Everyone of our friends knew what was gonna happen at that night except Daniel and it was really hard to keep the secret the whole evening! Then the moment came, when Daniel and his band left the stage. Well everyone except his singer who was taken a seat behind the drums! We played two of our own songs, followed by “pride” from madball and “love song” from blood for blood! They audience was totally freaking out, only Daniel was standing aside wondering what was going on! It was great!

The next show I never will forget was a show we played in Berlin. It takes about seven hours to get there by bus! Aubi who played guitar in ONE ON ONE at that time had to work at that day, and that meant, that we were late. We should have been there at seven and we started at 14:30 or something like that! So we said to ourselves, no beers during the whole travel, just to avoid the countless rest-stops! One hour later we started drinking. We stopped at every gas-station to get more beer! A friend of us was driving! He checked us a bus out! It was from the company where his dad was working and I still remember his words: please guys, do me just one little favour: don’t spill beer in the bus! It came just like it had to come! Half an hour later the first beer-fountain hit the ceiling! An hour later one bottle fell down and we had to clean it up with our merch. Then of course we needed every little parking place to take piss! We talking bullshit all the time and we really had a laugh! It was just like an excursion of some inmates of a mental home. I don’t remember how late we were, but believe me, we were late! We arrived at Berlin and all our friends there were waiting for us with some hard-a surprises! We played the show, praying that everything would work out well, and it did! Than some hard-a was brought us to stage so we had to make a little break! We continued playing the rest of the set, stepped off the stage and there they were again: our Berlin friends waiting with some hard-a for us! We danced all night, singing along to cock sparrer and earth crisis. I don’t know how many times we heard firestorm that night, but I guess I’ve never heard it so many times before! We got home at dawn and were spread all over the city! So when we woke up it took us at least an hour just to figure out where everyone was and than it took us another hour to get everybody together at one place! As we slept separated we had a lot of stories to tell what happened to everyone at that night! But they are gonna be our little secret! So much: I will never forget that trip!

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

They should check out http://www.oneononehc.de, http://www.demonsrunamok.de

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Ulm area as well as throughout Germany that we should be on the lookout for

From the ulm area you should check out bravestar and chance to rise!
In Germany you should check out, Crisis never ends, Final prayer, make it count, zero mentality, black Friday 29, settle the score and last but not least troopers!

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

I was often wondering about that term, but to be true, I’m goddamned glad that I never found an answer! And I really don’t wanna know it! I mean this is exactly where I belong! Here I have all my friends, thinking like me, feeling what I feel! This is something so unique, something so special and I would trade it for nothing in the world! If take a look outside the scene, there are so many things that you have to have to be something. Since I came to school was never hanging around with the cool guys in my class, you know! Always for the same reasons! At all events I believe that. I didn’t have the latest footballshirts or all the stuff little kids need to be accepted. Later on, when I was 16, I didn’t have a motorcycle, so I was out again! I didn’t have a cool car when I was 18, so once again belonging to “cool dudes” failed! I have never been poor and I am thankful for that! So please don’t get me wrong, my parents gave me everything they could, you know, but somehow it seems like it was never enough ! Yes I had a skateboard, but it wasn’t cool enough. Yes I had rollerblades, but not cool enough. Well maybe all my thoughts in this direction are wrong. And maybe it was just me, my person. I have always been a little different. I mean, when I was nine, I was listening to guns ´n´ roses, while the rest of my class was listening to some other bullshit I donut even remember. And I was a die-hard-fan! I tried to look like exactly like axl rose. Hahahaha, maybe it’s no wonder kids used to call me a freak. But looking back now, I’m really glad, that I have never belonged to them. If I meat one of them today I’m laughing my ass off about them. They are still the fools they always have been. Always on the run for more. I laugh about a lot people and on the other hand I kinda feel sorry for them! They don’t see all the small things which make live liveable! You really don’t need much to be cheerful and content! But being content is pretty hard if you lead their lives I guess. If you always have to be on the run just be “in” or to get all the status symbols just like big and cool cars, brands, the latest fashion which a magazines tells you to be “hip” and all that stuff it’s pretty tough and through my eyes it must be frustrating! They’re always under pressure and I do feel sorry for them! I feel sorry for them, not having the self-confidence to say “this is me, take me as I am or leave me”! I guess they will never be really happy! This is maybe one of the most important things hardcore has mediated to me. Even if I know that there are definitely groups in the scene, who care more about some rare shirts or shit like that, and even if I know, that I’m maybe too naïve and blue-eyed, here I found my place called home. My close friends aren’t my friends because of something I have or have not, they are just my friends. They’re my friends even if I’m listening to bands they hate or doing things they never would. They just take me as I am and this means the world to me. And I know, I can count on them, whenever there is need to! Maybe there are that close friendships out off hardcore too, but I for me have never found one, so I can’t and don’t wanna imagine where I would be have I not exposed to the hxc metal scene

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

There always has been violence at hardcore shows and there always will be! Everyone who has joined the scene knew about it and it was ok! Hardcore is wild and it has to be wild!!!! Please don’t get me wrong. If I’m talking about wild, I’m not talking about those kickbox-mickey mouses which are around! I’m talking about a wild show, when all hell breaks loose, and everyone gives everything! I mean, if I want to sit or stand around, I´d go and watch joe cocker, you know! That’s a good music with lovely melodies where I would love to stand around just listening to the words and songs of a great singer. This was gonna be a beautiful evening, it was kinda perfect. Hardcore never has been perfect! When it all started back in the day, people played three chords shouted their throats out, about their personal problems. They where pissed about live, about the government, about everything and the audience wasn’t less. They just didn’t have a band to speak their mind out. So no wonder they started to let their emotions free in dancing violent! When I look back I remember my first hc-show really well. I was shocked and fascinated all in one! All the shit going on in the pit, all the stagedives! I think, this is what made it a kinda interesting, you know! It’s allowed to move wild, to run in circles, to jump into the audience and all that shit! No securities, no laws, no nothing, just being wild! And if then a nose gets broken: Sometimes you loose, and sometimes you can’t win! I mean, we knew it when we stepped in. If not at the first time, we definitely knew what was gonna happen at the second time and we did in anyway! Like I said it was cool, it was interesting! For someone who is not into hardcore, it must look like “there are 100 people just beating each other to the music”! Now wonder that hardcore always had a violent reputation. So I think that’s the reason why, but it’s ok.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

I just can invite everyone to our upcoming release-party on the 07th of July! It’s gonna be a blast.
SHOW UP TO THE SHOWDOWN

Waterdown Interview with Christian by Sean WWTO

2008-05-30T09:11:00.003-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/waterdown
http://www.waterdown.de

First off i would like to thank Christian and Waterdown for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Waterdown and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this

no special meaning, it's a classical hardcore-band-name with a sociopolitical
background.

what are your views on fighting at shows

i hate it. if people need to fight they should do it outside.

who brews the best beer Germany Belgium England and what types would you recommend to the readers

well, i am straight edge and i never drank beer in my whole life. but my
bandmates love beck's.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

all metal, hardcore and punkrock. we listen to this stuff since we were 12 years
old, and we are all around 30 now. so there's too much to mention only a few.

are any members in side projects other than Waterdown

not really. we don't have the time to have waterdown, our dayjobs AND another
band.

how long has the band been together

we started in winter 1999. so it's almost been 9 years now. fuck. :)

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

we have a brandnew EP called "powersnake" out on blacktop records, a german
hardcore label. some of the songs are on our myspace. other than that, we have
three full length records out ("never kill the boy on the first date", 2001 /
"the files you have on me" 2003 / "all riot" 2006, all on victory records), a
split EP with the canadian band by a thread (twofriends recordings, 2002) and
our first release, the "drawasmilingface EP" (also on twofriends, 2000). no
demos, our first EP was supposed to be a demo but we immediatly got a record
deal offered so it came out as an EP.

how has victory records treated you and are you still signed with them as well as blacktop records

we are not signed to victory records right now. we had a three record deal with
them. i think they treated us like every other band that they have.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

personal demons and things that matter to us.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Ibbtown/Osna area as well as throughout Germany

oh yeah, there's a huge scene at the moment in germany with a lot of great
punkrock, hardcore and metal bands. you guys should check out heaven shall burn,
final prayer, zero mentality, black friday 29, ritual and narziss. as far as our
area is concerned, i would say there are some really cool bands that sound
totally different but are all great. check out www.myspace.com/donots for
quality punk rock, www.myspace.com/stormandstresshardcore for great modern
melodic hardcore, and www.myspace.com/secretsofthemoon if you like progressive
black metal.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

right now we have zacken doing all the vocals, holger and axel playing guitars,
phil playing drums and me playing bass. this is not the original line up though. holger, axel and me are founding members.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

we would try to get someone that we are friends with. lou koller from sick of it
all or civ from gorilla biscuits for example. we toured with both bands in
europe and we had a great time with them.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010

man, we tried coming to the USA every fucking year since our first and only tour
in 2001, but it never worked out for different reasons. now it will be even
harder without a us-deal. but we will keep trying, we'd love to tour your
country again.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise

you can try http://www.waterdown.de/html/shop_neu.html or www.trashmark.com for
different shirts, hoodies, zippers and stuff... there's brandnew merch coming
within the next days.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

we play aggressive music.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

we tend to listen to classics. it's more fun to rock out to songs everyone in
the band loves. we'd listen to some slayer, old metallica, pantera, snapcase,
refused, battery, gorilla biscuits, sick of it all or rancid.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

i got a tape from a classmate when i was 12. it was a copy of the
scorpions-album "savage amusement". i kind of liked it, but the next thing i
heard was metallicas "ride the lightning" and slayers "raining blood", and since
then i need hard music. i wanted to be in a band since i went to my first show,
which was black sabbath in my hometown. i was 14 and scared and excited at the
same time. it took me one more year though to pick up my first bass and start
practicing.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

our guitar player holger is the weirdest piece of shit that i've ever seen.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

i don't think we will quit. we love what we do. so we should be touring,
recording and having a good time.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Ibbtown/Osna area as well as throughout Germany that we should be on the lookout for

check out the bands i mentioned before. and you can't go wrong with some classic
german metal. try kreator, sodom, destruction and accept.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

hardcore in my opinion has nothing to do with breakdowns. hardcore to me means
living my life with passion. i love what i do, i don't care if it feeds me or
not. i cannot stop. i try to be honest and respectful. i don't drink, i don't do
drugs, i have been vegetarian for more than 15 years now. i try to be diy as
much as i can. i support touring bands by going to their shows, i set up shows
in my area for some years and i try to keep the scene in my area vital.

What is your most memorable show and why

that's really hard to tell as we played over 700 shows so far and there have
been many great shows among them. i will never forget that my band got the
opportunity to play cbgb's in new york. that club was legendary and there are
only a very few german bands that had the chance to play there. another great
one was playing in front of 9000 people as a support for blink 182. we didn't
fit to the bill, we're way harder than the other bands, but the kids loved it and
we had 5 huge pits going at the same time. amazing. but i also love playing
really small clubs, where the sweat runs down the walls and people are
everywhere.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

we have a website www.waterdown.de and i just starting writing a blog with
tour diary stuff. http://downwithwaterdown.blogspot.com. you should also visit
our label www.blacktoprecords.de for other great bands.

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why

i want to play every country in the world. i know it won't happen but i WANT to.
i wanna experience as many different cultures and people as possible. we have
toured in 14 countries so far, and i loved it everywhere. i think this is the
best thing about being in a band. you get to see so many places it's amazing.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with

we toured with a lot of great bands, such as snapcase, boysetsfire, avail,
grade, as friends rust, anthrax, sick of it all, gorilla biscuits, rise against,
thursday, skycamefalling, stretch arm strong, pennywise and from autumn to
ashes. we enjoyed touring with all of them. there have only been two or three
bands in our time that we didn't get along with.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

if you do it for the right reasons you won't give up. this is not about being
successful, it's about creating music and having fun. as long as you're having
fun, go on! other than that: don't wait for good things to happen. make them
happen. be as diy as possible, work hard, practice, play every show that you can
and do not care too much about shit talkers. it's your life, your band. if some
other people don't like what you do, fuck them!

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set

our singer ingo (who is not in the band anymore) felt sick when we played our
2006 record release show in our hometown. the club was sold out with 400 kids,
and he ran offstage midset and puked backstage for about 10 minutes straight. we
stopped playing and the whole crowd kept yelling his name "ingo!!! ingo!!!"
while he puked his guts out. not really embarrassing, but VERY funny.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

i really can't imagine that. my love for music has such a great impact on my
life that i really can't think of anything else i'd rather do. i tour, record,
work as a music and bass teacher in my hometown and i write for the german metal
hammer magazine. it's all about music.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

i don't know, i never associated violence with hardcore shows, and i've only
witnessed very few real fights during a show. i think assholes are everywhere.
it does not come down to scenes, they are all around. there might be more fights
at hardcore shows than at a britney spears show, but i really don't know that
because i never went to a britney spears show and i never will, haha.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

sure, we have a couple of german shows coming up, some festivals as well (one
with a very cool line up including have heart, shipwreck ad and the casualties).
and we will be on tour in europe starting october 10th. we will most likely be
in germany, england, greece, czech republic, slowakia, austria, switzerland,
italy, france, spain and portugal then. we will post the shows as soon as we
have everything confirmed. you should check out our myspace for updates.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

no, nothing. thank you for supporting our band, thanks for the interview and
thank you to your readers for paying attention to what i have to say. i
appreciate it a lot.

Slowburn interview with Aaron drummer for the band interview by Sean WWTO

2008-05-30T08:48:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/slowburnhc
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slowburn/7317029466

First off i would like to thank Aaron and Slowburn for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Slowburn

Pretty basic really, we started out the band and called it Top Gun and we all decided that we were sick of getting asked “Like the movie?!?!?!?!” and we were also taking a more serious approach to song writing so we thought of a few different ones and settled on Slowburn.

what are your views on fighting at shows

Obviously we don’t encourage fighting at shows, and hope that no one gets seriously hurt at shows, but its something that happens these days, with a whole lot of genres of music mixing together, it brings different people together and sometimes they don’t like one-another…as stupid as it is, it happens and all there is to do really is to try and break it up.

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and music

The easiest way is through our Myspace…www.myspace.com/slowburnhc all our stuff gets sorted thru there.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Um, these are always changing and I cant really speak for everyone else in the band as we all draw something individually from different styles of music. Converge, Modern Life is War, The Hope Conspiracy, Amanda Woodward, Eyehategod, Life Long Tragedy, Electric Wizard…are some, to name a few.

are any members in side projects other than Slowburn

Yeah, sam our guitar player also plays guitar in another Canberra band Hard Luck, Sean(guitar) and Pete(bass) play in Condorcet and I am trying to get 2 other bands off the ground at present playing guitar for a change in both.

how long has the band been together

Weve been together for about a year and a half now so not very long compared to others.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We currently have a demo released and are waiting for our upcoming EP titled, Sleepwalker to finish being mixed and Mastered so we can release that.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

Well its all different, some about personal experiences, some about our views on certain aspects of life…I don’t write the lyrics so its not mine to say but I guess everyone will take something different from them when reading them.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Canberra area as well as throughout Australia

Throughout Australia definitely and the Canberra scene is building and building with new bands popping up all the time. More overseas bands need to come here and see whats on offer here haha.

how did the band come to be signed to One Blood Records and how have they been treating you so far.

Well, one blood is Alex the bass player from Hard Luck, and he's helped us a lot with shows and getting our name out there, Hes awesome haha.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

pretty much the original lineup, sam joined the band a little after, me, dave, sean and a different bass player, named Morgan who is now in a band called Dead Kings started the band, but other than that everyones been here since day one.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

Fuck haha, I don’t know my views on that are probably very different to the rest of the band…Mike Williams from Eyehategod?? haha

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010

We would love to get there someday but money is the key thing to getting there and with 3 band members at university right now, it wont be in the immediate future. But if the opportunity came up we would definitely take it.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

Soft, Heavy, Emotional, Raw and Orgasmic to the ears

what is the best Australian Beer that you would recommend to the readers

Being that I don’t drink to much Australian beer im probably not the best person to be asking, but I like Coopers, Beez Neez, Boags Premium and Bohemian Pilsner

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player

If by tour van then you mean our cars then, I don’t know, I suppose something that everyone can bear, ive been rockin Neurosis and Baroness a lot lately though haha

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band

Well i've been in bands for years before I was introduced to the hardcore scene (metal and jazz bands). But when we started Slowburn (Top Gun at the time) I just started going to shows with the guys from the band and got into it like that. Plus a lot of the bands I like from the metal scene are fairly into hardcore so I was always aware of it.

What made me want to be in a band, was the fact that the music I liked I never got to play in school so I had to do somewhere else with friends who also wanted to do it. And hearing metallica and pantera and wanting to play their songs on guitar haha

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by

Haha dead animals?? I drove through Byron Bay (close to Brisbane in Queensland) once and saw a dude struggling to go up a hill on a unicycle….that was pretty weird.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

Hopefully with at least 1 more release behind us and touring a lot.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Canberra area as well as throughout Australia that we should be on the lookout for

Coldfront, Dead Kings, Condorcet from Canberra, Australia umm…Losing Streak, Homewrecker, Clagg, Worlds Apart, Fattura Della Morte(but their braking up haha…suss their songs though they are awesome)…I don’t know really, go from bands Myspaces to others, theirs heaps of good shit coming out right now.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Well hardcore to me and Slowburn really doesn’t mean having breakdowns haha, but in general I guess to me it’s a scene that is really friendly, has a bunch of really good musicians and the music is tight yet raw at the same time…

What is your most memorable show and why

Probably either a show we played ages ago with Mindsnare from Melbourne or when we played with Terror…Mindsnare for how fun the show was and how awesome all the bands were and ridiculous back flips off speakers and Terror for how good the crowd reacts to that dude asking for more stage dives every 5 seconds haha

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

I think we have a facebook account dedicated to us haha, um local papers/zines (if you live in Australia), Australian hardcore forums.

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why

favourite city, I don’t really know…playing your own town is awesome because more people always know you there haha, but interstate is good because you see reactions from people who you haven’t seen before and are getting into the music. We haven’t played internationally yet but my favorite country is Friesland in the Netherlands…place is so relaxed and laid back its awesome and the food is sick haha.

Least favorite…is anywhere where people are assholes or bands are so stuck up that when playing to 30 people they act like their playing Woodstock or something

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with\

ugh haha…Hardluck I guess

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up

Shit can go from nothing to something huge overnight and it can also take forever…keep working at it and don’t give up, the worst thing a band can do for themselves is stop trying to get better so always try to be on you’re A-game.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

Still playing in death metal bands and playing shows with jazz bands.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set

Haha I don’t know really, screwing up songs, people falling over, dudes heckling us (them getting heckled back is the best return though haha), singer having a broken leg looking like he was Robocop…although that was funny and a sort of gimmic for a while.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

Its heavy/loud/I guess angry music, people will always associate it with violence, plus tattoos seem to drive heaps of people away haha

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

Yep, The Sando w/ BAD BLOOD, MARK MY WORDS, STEPPING STONE (18+) in Sydney, The Venue w/ FOUR YEAR STRONG (USA) + REX BANNER (ALL AGES) here in Canberra, ANU Bar w/ ROSETTA (USA), THE SURROGATE (QLD), 4DEAD (18+) again here in Canberra, and hopefully some big news soon too.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about

Our EP will be out soon, when it is out try and get a copy off us at shows or over the myspace, were sorry its taken so long but it will be here very soon!

Thanks heaps for the interview Sean, get onto World Wide Takeover Zine…

Come to some shows, Eyehategod rule, Peace.

The Fitzpatrick Incident interview with the band done by Sean WWTO

2008-05-30T08:20:00.002-05:00

http://www.myspace.com/thefitzpatrickincident

First off i would like to thank all The Fitzpatrick Incident for taking the time out to do this interview with WorldwideTakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named The Fitzpatrick Incident and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

Finding an original and unique name is hard. We wanted something that sounded original while still retaining a message that could be noticed
if one looked deep enough behind the actual name. Our name stems from a story of Australian foiklore centering around a bush ranger named Ned Kelly.
To quote wikipedia
"
On the 15 April 1878, Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick arrived at Benalla suffering from 'wounds' to his left wrist. He claimed that he was attacked by Ned, Dan, Ellen, their associate Bricky Williamson and Ned's brother-in-law Bill Skillion. Fitzpatrick claimed that all except Ellen were armed with revolvers. Williamson and Skillion were arrested. Ned and Dan were nowhere to be found, but Ellen was taken into custody along with her baby, Alice. She was still in prison at the time of Ned's execution. (Ellen would outlive her most famous sons by decades and die on 27 March 1923).
The Kellys claimed that Fitzpatrick came into their house to question Dan over a cattle duffing incident. While there, he made a pass at Dan's young sister Kate. Her mother hit his hand with a coal shovel and the men knocked Fitzpatrick to the ground. They then bandaged his injured wrist, and he had left saying that no real harm had been done. No guns, they claimed, were used during the incident, and Ned was not involved since he was away in New South Wales. However, the belief that Ned was in New South Wales is still disputed.
"

The name stands for the contradiction of authority and how it rarely actually protects those it should be. Rather than doing some detective work for Ned Kelly, the main constable Fitzpatrick decided to abuse his power and break the law. Not only this, he attempted to blame Ned Kelly for his own mistake.

Though our lyrics are mostly positive, community based and upbeat, we also like to point
out the paradox that is authoritative powers (in this case, corrupt police)

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Our influences are all over the map. To quickly list some of the main ones: Pantera, Madball, Thrice, Hatebreed,Refused, Beloved, Shai Hulud, Comeback Kid, With Honor, Earth Crisis, Sworn Enemy, Sick of it All

for someone who has never seen The Fitzpatrick Incident live and is planning on attending a show in Ontario or Canada what can they expect to see?

They should expect a lively performance full of energy, smiling, punk jumps and fun times. Not only this, but I also yap my face off in between songs (I don't feel bands do this enough)

are any members in side projects other than The Fitzpatrick Incident?

Our guitarist Jeremy has an acoustic side project that he works on occasionally.

how long has the band been together?

We have been together since December '06, so around 1 1/2 years.

what are your views on Fighting at shows?

Luckily I haven't really witnessed a fight during one of our sets (this can either be attributed to me starting most of the fights, or people wanting to hurt me rather than each other in the pit). I think
fighting inside a venue is stupid and pointless, and I always think any fisticuffs disputes should be handled outside where the grips of security can't get involved.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We have released one 3 song demo and are currently recording a 6 track EP in a week.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

I tend to write my lyrics depending on the direction of the music (we write to the music, not the other way around). For our melodic and more upbeat songs, I try to cover things that may piss me off but can resolve in a more positive way. For the more angrier or downbeat stuff, I try to cover things that involve community, government (ugh), rampant capitalism (double ugh)
or the lack of awareness in our society. I like to spin it different ways as well, for example ; One song is about the environment, while another is about attempting to forgive that one person you really hate.
The main connection between all my lyrics is realism and staying grounded. I don't really flow with bands that talk about stupid shit that has nothing pertaining to me or the world, and I try to follow that trend with what I write now.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Toronto Ontario area as well as throughout Canada?

I would say that for medium to large shows, the Toronto hardcore scene does well for itself. I have been to numerous sold out shows with a variety of bands, and I'm always surprised at how many new or different faces I see at these shows. I am not too sure about the rest of Canada, but I have faith in the rest of the kids in the country that there are sold out hardcore shows with lots of energy going on
every night.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

It is currently the same lineup, though come the Fall our drummer will be moving on.

what is the most common fast food stop on tour for example Wendys Mcdonalds Burger King?

Without a doubt, Wendy's. Even with all my hatred for capitalism and the consumer giant that North America is, my band cannot say no to a Big Bacon Classic.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

If Lou from Sick of it All agreed to do guest vocals on a recording of mine, I would be completely honored.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

I have heard different things from different people, but the one thing I always hear is that we have an 'old school sound'. I'd like to think we have an old school flavour
with a new school touch.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

My band listens to a wide variety of music and this doesn't change in the van. One our last trip we listened to Go It Alone, Furious Styles, One Handed Gun, Across Five Aprils and I Mother Earth

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I was exposed to punk/hardcore a few years ago when I attended a show in a local community center. I only paid 2 bucks and had the time of my life. Though I got mostly into metal after that and went to metal shows (where I was paying 30+ for tickets, fuck that) more frequently, the moment I noticed there was a hardcore scene in Toronto I jumped at the chance to contribute to it.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Smoking cars, dogs in the middle of the freeways, guys getting road head etc. Fun times.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

I'm not too sure. The one more ironic thing about this band is that stuff is very chaotic. One week we might have a drummer leave us, and the next week we might get a sold out show in Toronto. It keeps life interesting.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Toronto Ontario area as well as throughout Canada that we should be on the lookout for?

The Diverse Attraction are good friends of ours and they play the most catchy music ever. To be completely honest here, they are a major reason why I brought
this band together in the first place.

There are alot of bands in Ontario that have a shitload of potential: McCarthy, Rah, A Distance From, Eating Glass, The Veil and the list keeps going on.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

We are actually setting up an online store this week and it will be available on our myspace soon, so please keep checking back! http://www.myspace.com/thefitzpatrickincident

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Answering this question could take forever. To put it bluntly, hardcore to me is the awareness of an underground musical force in a city. Hardcore is about the lyrics of awareness, positive
OR negative. Hardcore is about 20 dudes and chicks in a room jumping off walls and monitors to their friends bands. Hardcore is about knowing where this music came from and learning about it. Hardcore to me is about being a part of something that has no place anywhere else - where the intelligentisa crowd mix with the angrier crowd, where new kids stomp the floor beside veterans with everyone singing the same lyrics to their favourite band. It's about community, awareness, respect, loyalty and an unbridled love for the music that not many can understand or relate to.

What is your most memorable show and why?

I would have to say the most recent show in Zanesville Ohio. We played in the back of a coffee house with a capacity of about 15 people. The attendance was around 40 and by the end of it, most of us almost passed out and EVERYONE was just drenched in sweat. It was great.

what is your favorite city and also your least favorite city to play shows in and why?

I don't really have a favourite city.

I do however have a least favourite city, and that is London Ontario. Every single time we came out there, the promoter either paid us nothing or gave us peanuts to our guarantee. Not only that, but it just seems
that only the most dedicated of kids attend shows in that city!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

The Diverse Attraction are our brothers in battle and we always enjoy harassing them and reminding them why we are cooler than they are. A Distance From also parties harder than anyone we've ever met
and that always leads to some fun times.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Anyone that wants to quit in this business that early in its span, really should. This music and this industry is not cut out for people who give up on the first signs of failure and people who lack ambition. If you are a member of a band and are the only one with any talent or motivation, leave that band and either create another one or join an existing one. Too many people think being in a band is easy and join one without even thinking about the consequences of really putting your ass on the line out on the road.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

I find www.returntothepit.com and www.lambgoat.com good for signed bands and information on tours, but considering my band I would just stick to myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/thefitzpatrickincident

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

In jail or dead.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Mike from Deterrence coming on stage and attempting to stop us from playing to say a few words to the crowd. What happened after that was Jeremy stopped playing, I looked confused and we kept playing without
Mike actually doing his part. It looked really amateurish but luckily, not many people were at that show to know that happened

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I think people will associate what they don't know (hardcore) with what they know (violence) for as long as humans live. Hardcore shows may look like a violent and raw event to an outsider,
but to someone who has seen their share of shows and been on the floor numerous times, they know it's all love and all a good time. Fuck what other people say.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We have a small 5 day tour coming up in June with To The Lions, Carry The Torch and Heavy Hearted that we are really stoked about. I hope the kids that have been attending
the more mainstream metalcore shows come out to these dates and support these hard working, legit hardcore bands.

June 18th - Toronto, The Kathedral
June 19th - Oshawa, The Dungeon
June 20th - Barrie, Masee Pool Hall
June 21st - Brampton, Good Times Cafe

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Check out our Myspace at the end of May/Early June for our EP drop. Our new stuff has melodic hardcore vibe in the vein of With Honor and old Comeback Kid, with a nice
heaviness touch ala Hatebreed and Earth Crisis. I'm really excited about this record and I hope people get into it and sing my lyrics back to me! Thanks to WWtakeover
for asking me these questions and listening to the stupid shit I say. Keep up the work guys.

I want to thank the members of The Fitzpatrick Incident for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine