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

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

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

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.