FAKE PROBLEMS Feature Interview

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:27:42 -0500

BareBonesMusic.com caught a backstage interview with Casey (guitars, vocals) and Chris (vocals, guitars) of FAKE PROBLEMS. Blondie talk to the guys about their latest release "It's Great To Be Alive", the recording process behind it, and the way it differs in direction from their first release. They also touch on their mishaps in touring, their greatest influences and their experience on their first music festival. Plus live performance footage AND a super awesome burn from Blondie on Chris. (All in good fun, though)

POP EVIL Feature Interview

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:22:01 -0500

BareBonesMusic.com sits down with the guys from POP EVIL. Evil G. discusses with the band their album "Lipstick On The Mirror," the success with a number of singles from it and why they have multiple versions of the disc out in the market. Signing with Pazzo/Universal Republic, their live show and the enjoyment they get from touring, their massive airplay on Sirius XM radio and how that's helped them get the POP EVIL sound out to the masses. PLUS live performance footage.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Feature Interview

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:27:26 -0500

BareBonesMusic.com catches up with DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. Ben Weinman and Greg Puciato sit down with Agent Ex and discuss their new album Option Paralysis stands up to their previous effort Ire Works which was considered by many as their best work to date. Ben and Greg talk about the change in this recording process verses other recordings, the underground scene, their belief that "art" is best created by the unexpected. Finally they discuss the meaning of Option Paralysis taking fans and even band members out of his comfort zone, what's lost in society due to social networking and technology and the name of a Japanese bonus track revealed only on BareBonesMusic.com!

DAVE PETERS, THROWDOWN Feature Interview

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:39:28 -0500

BareBonesMusic.com catches up with Dave Peters from THROWDOWN on the final week of their "DEATHLESS Tour" and right on the heels of their announcement of joining SHADOWS FALL and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH starting Jan. 21, 2010 for their winter tour. Evil G. also discusses with Dave how the new album is doing, touring smaller venues and cities, touring Europe prior to the release of "DEATHLESS" and a very honest reveal of the difficulty of returning to play the infamous club, Alrosa Villia, where DIMEBAG DARRELL's life was taken. How it affected the band and members of their tour who were very close to Dime and his family. Finally the best parts and worst parts of touring.

LZZY HALE, HALESTORM Featured Interview

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:56:47 -0500

Agent Ex and Evil G. from BareBonesMusic.com sat down with HALESTORM, Lzzy Hale (lead vocals, guitar), Arejay Hale (drums), Joe Hottinger (guitar) and Josh Smith (bass) to discuss the truth behind what some may see as a seemingly quick rise to success. The struggles they did have, recording the new album, and the longevity of a song like "It's Not You" and the real meaning behind "I Get Off." Lzzy and the guys also discuss her being the "face" of Halestorm and making the cover of REVOLVER'S "Hottest Chicks in Metal of All Time" issue. Their great fans and the support they give each other. And finally the excitement of waiting to see where this band will lead. Plus live performance footage.

MATISYAHU, KOSHA DILLZ Freestyle Rhymes at Buster's

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:04:13 -0500

Matisyahu, Live At Buster's. Matisyahu brings out his friend Kosha Dillz to freestyle some rhymes about the great state of Kentucky. Matis also joins in with his own freestyle and later, the duo asks the Buster's audience to pass up anything in their pockets to inspire their rhymes. Recorded in Lexington, KY at Buster's Billiards and Backroom by BareBonesMusic.com.

Matisyahu appears courtesy of Epic/SBMG Records. Recorded and distributed with permission.
©2009 Bare Bones Music Network

ALL THAT REMAINS - Featured Band

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:16:43 -0500

ALL THAT REMAINS VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH GUITARIST MIKE MARTIN

BAREBONESMUSIC.COM caught up with ALL THAT REMAINS on their "Napalm & Noise Tour" as co-headliners with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Evil G. spoke with Mike Martin (guitars) about the new tour, the types of fans that appear at the shows and the growing success of their latest release "Overcome.” Mike also comments on his theory of "sub-genres" of metal and the bands excitement of their latest video for "Forever In Your Hands." Finally we get into Mike's Twitter account which posts some very interesting and eye-opening posts. Steeler fans and pregnant women who posts pictures on Facebook you have been put on notice. Funny, outspoken and honest Mike Martin tells it like it is.

IN THIS MOMENT - Maria Brink and Chris Howorth

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:30:45 -0500

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with IN THIS MOMENT on their first headlining tour, "A Winter To Remember." Evil G. spoke with Maria Brink (vocals) and Chris Howorth (guitars) to discuss the current headlining tour and how it differs from this past summer's Warped Tour trek. The set list for such a headlining tour and the want to do such a tour for the fans. Maria discusses being listed as on of Revolver Magazine's "Hottest Chick's In Metal of All Time," and Chris talks about writing their next record and the plans for it's release and summer tour schedule. Plus live exclusive performance footage.

Oh, Sleeper - Featured Band

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:49:52 -0500

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Lead vocalist of the Christian Metalcore band, OH, SLEEPER, Micah Kinard spoke with Evil G. of BareBonesMusic.com on their latest tour. Micah discusses the concept behind Oh, Sleeper's new album "Son of the Morning," the differences between the new record and their previous record "I Am God." He also speaks to the narrow mindedness of some fans, Christan's and non-Christians.The interaction with fans and the energy and importance of their live shows. Plus some great live performance footage of the band.

THE CHARIOT - Featured Band

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:18:36 -0500

While on tour in support of their new album, "War and Rumors of War", THE CHARIOT stopped to talk with BareBonesMusic.com about their album, the meaning of their songs, new band members and much more. Plus you will see some outrageous live performance footage! The guys were also nice enough to sign one of their official tour shirts, which you can win by going to www.barebonesmusic.com and entering in "The Boneyard". This contest runs through the end of November, 2009.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH - Featured Band

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:27:55 -0500

Evil G. talks to Jason Hook, lead guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch about the origins of 5FDP, the sessions that became “Way of the Fist” and writing the new album, "War is the Answer". He also discusses the origins of the "Hard To See" music video and their experience playing the Download Festival. Jason finally talks about the success of the band's second album, "War is the Answer", and the fans that drive that success.

SHADOWS FALL - Featured Band Series

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:19:33 -0500

The Evil G. sat down with lead vocalist of SHADOWS FALL, Brian Fair, on their current tour. Brian discusses the making of their new album 'Retribution', how they came to self distribution. He also discusses how they got Randy Blythe of LAMB OF GOD to do a guest vocal spot and his skill for cooking veggie marsala. The excitement of playing the new songs on tour and crowd reactions. As well as some of the best practical jokes played on them and how they would like to get FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's stage set to shoot bubbles!

OTEP - Featured Band Series

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:02 -0500

Always provocative, honest and passionate, Otep Shamaya, singer/songwriter for the band OTEP sat down with the Evil G. of BareBonesMusic.com. Otep discussed the bands move to Victory Records for their latest release "Smash The Control Machine," her responsibilities as an artist and citizen in everything she does. Her stand on artist's with a message and the power of music and art in people's lives.

THESE UNITED STATES - Featured Band

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:55:22 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com got some backstage time with These United States at Buster's grand opening in Lexington, KY. The band talks about their new album, "Everything Touches Everything", their successes and their dreams of getting Bruce Springsteen to wash their hair.

AS FOREVER FADES - Featured Band

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:53:44 -0400

Bare Bones Music Network caught up with the guys in AS FOREVER FADES. Interview plus live performance video.

SAOSIN - Featured band

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:41:33 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with Beau Burchell from SAOSIN during the Warped Tour. Evil G. talks with Beau about the new SAOSIN album IN SEARCH OF SOLID GROUND which is set to be released Sept. 8, recording the new album, working with Butch Walker and John Feldman on the record. This year's summer tour, the crowds and what's up next on their schedule.

SUICIDE SILENECE - Featured band Series

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:14:54 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with Mitch Lucker (vocals) and Mark Heylmun (guitar) of SUICIDE SILENCE during their "Pedal to the Metal" tour. The guys discuss their new album "No Time To Bleed," touring, working with producer Machine, the dislike of being lumped in the "deathcore" genre and more. Plus exclusive live performance footage of "Wake Up," "Lifted," and "Smoke."

BOUNCING SOULS - Warped Tour 09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:25:42 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com talked with The Bouncing Souls backstage at the Cincinnati stop of the Warped Tour 09. Greg, Pete, Bryan and Michael were all on hand to talk to Agent Ex, Evil G. and Blondie about what's new in The Soul's world. This interview is shamelessly brought to you by BareThreadsClothing.com.

ALEXISONFIRE - Warped Tour 09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:22:50 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with ALEXISONFIRE after their Warped Tour stop in Cincinnati, OH. The Evil G. speaks with vocalist George Pettit about their live show, Warped Tour, their new album, Old Crows/Young Cardinals, being a platinum selling band and more. Plus live performance footage including footage of "Young Cardinals" and "Boiled Frogs."

UNDEROATH - Warped Tour 09

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 10:00:39 -0400

BareBoneMusic.com caught up with UNDEROATH on the Warped Tour. The Evil G. talks to Spencer Chamberlain (vocals) to discuss the 2009 Warped Tour, what's up next for Underoath and more. Plus live performance footage.

TAT - Warped Tour 09

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 09:57:18 -0400

Agent Ex of BareBonesMusic.com sat down for a chat with TAT at the Cincinnati stop of the Van's Warped Tour '09. Tatiana (vocals, guitars) Nick (bass, vocals) and Jake (drums, vocals) talk about being on the Warped Tour, influences, their experience making their latest music video and their plans for recording a new record as well as the next tour they are embarking on.
Tatiana also shares her thoughts on being a female in the music world and being named one of the hottest chicks in metal by Revolver Magazine.

IN THIS MOMENT - Warped Tour 09

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:16:28 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with Jesse (bass), Jeff (drums) and Blake (guitar) from IN THIS MOMENT on the 2009 Warped Tour. The guys discuss playing the Download Festival, Warped Tour, the success of THE DREAM, the crowds on tour and much more. Plus live performance footage!

ALL TIME LOW - Warped Tour 09

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:54:59 -0400

We caught up with ALL TIME LOW on the Cincinnati, OH stop of the 2009 Warped Tour. The Evil G. interviews lead vocalist and guitarist Alex Gaskarth. He talks about playing the full length of the Warped tour, playing the main stage and expectations from their new album, Nothing Personal

SOLID SIX

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:13 -0400

Barebonesmusic.com caught up with Jeff (guitars,vocals), Mike (bass) and Matt (drums) from Solid Six at the 2009 Freedom Fest in Covington, KY. The guys discuss their current record tentatively set to come out in late Aug. 09. Plus plans for after the records release and exclusive live performance footage.

BOBAFLEX

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:35:24 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com was on hand at The Mad Hatter to grab some face time with Bobaflex before they took the stage as the main act for Freedom Fest 09. Marty, Shaun, and Mike (all three of which are on guitar and vocals) shared the back stage interview with The Evil G. and Agent Ex. The guys talk about a new album in the works, the stories behind it, and several levels of what it means to be free.

SAINT DIABLO

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:34:29 -0400

BareBonesMusic.com caught up with the guys in SAINT DIABLO, Chris (bass), Justin (guitar), Anthony (drums) and Tito (vocals) after their show at Freedom Fest 09 in Covington, KY. They discussed their upcoming album, the Mayhem Festival and more. Plus live performance footage.

WALLS OF JERICHO - Featured Artist

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:29:04 -0400

Bare Bones Music Network sat down with Dustin Schoenhofer (drums) and Candace Kucsulain (vocals) from WALLS OF JERICHO during their latest tour. They discuss their album "The American Dream," touring, and more. Plus exclusive live performance footage.

AS FOREVER FADES and BARON MORDO

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:19:34 -0400

Bare Bones Music.com visits Chaosome in Lexington, KY for an all-ages hardcore show. In part two, Evil G. and Agent Ex talk to As Forever Fades and Baron Mordo. Check out part two for His Name Was Yesterday and Beverly Hellfire.

HIS NAME WAS YESTERDAY and BEVERLY HELLFIRE

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:16:29 -0400

Bare Bones Music.com visits Chaosome in Lexington, KY for an all-ages hardcore show. In part one, Evil G. and Agent Ex talk to His Name Was Yesterday and Beverly Hellfire. Check out part two for As Forever Fades and Baron Mordo.

THE AGONIST - Featured Artist

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:14:25 -0400

The Evil G. and Agent Ex sit down with Alissa, White-Gluz (vocals) and Danny Marino (guitar) from The Agonist. We talk about their new album and tour and catch an awesome live performance from the band.

EARTH CRISIS - Featured Artist

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:12:07 -0400

The Bare Bones Music Network sat down and spoke with Karl Buechner (vocals) and Erick Edwards (guitar) from Earth Crisis. They discuss the new album "To The Death", their live show, the tour, the move to Century Media Records, straight edge plus exclusive live performance footage.

BOUNCING SOULS - Featured Artist

Wed, 20 May 2009 20:09:49 -0400

The Bare Bones Music Network caught up with The Bouncing Souls before a sold-out show at The Skull Alley. Greg and Bryan talked to us about their fans, their music, their defining moments as a band and how they are celebrating the band's 20 year anniversary. Exclusive additional parts of the interview in our podcast section, plus you'll hear two brand new songs in their entirety.

OCTALUX CD Release Party

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:07:55 -0400

Agent Ex and Blondie from the Bare Bones Music Network were at The Skylight Lounge for Octalux's new album release of "No Apologies for Broken Hearts". See live performance footage and an interview with the guys in Octalux. Plus, a special guest appearance by Cheese, and where in the world is Evil G? Find out. Also on the bill was Lucid Grey.

STEMM - Featured Artist

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:06:00 -0400

Bare Bones Music Network sat down with the guys from STEMM and discussed their involved with the UFC, their new album "Blood Scent" and their current tour. Plus live performance footage and the songs, "House of Cards," "Awake" and "Broken Face Masterpiece."

VALROSA - Featured Artist

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 20:04:04 -0400

Bare Bones features VALROSA. We sat down with Matt, Ian, Chris, Sam and Tony and discuss the band, their tour, the release of their new CD "Pedals and Pistols" on April 11. Plus live performance footage!

BOBAFLEX - Featured Artist

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:56:01 -0400

Bare Bones features BOBAFLEX. We sat down with Marty, Shaun, Mike, Tommy and Jerod and discuss the band, their tour, future music, plans and much more. Plus live performance footage!

OCTALUX - Featured Artist

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:53:55 -0400

Bare Bones Music Network sits down with the guys in Octalux. They discuss their upcoming new CD "No Apologies For Broken Hearts," the band, songwriting and much more. Plus live performances.

Bare Bones Hosted Show @ The Dame

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 19:51:44 -0500

March 1st, Bare Bones Live Show at The Dame with Paradise Down, Falling To Rise, Octalux and Bobaflex. Agent Ex and Evil G. interview the fans with live footage of the bands.

8KOunt CD Release Party

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:40:30 -0500

Bare Bones was at McGuffy's House of Rock on Feb. 21st for the "Getaway Car" EP and "Ashes To Ashes" music video release party. Agent Ex and Evil G. caught up with the band, the fans, live performances and much more.