Featured Artist Series: IWRESTLEDABEARONCE

with Steven Bradley (guitar) and John Ganey (guitar)

Recently on a stop on the All-Stars Tour, Steven Bradley (guitar) and John Ganey (guitar) of IWRESTLEDABEARONCE took time out to speak with BareBonesMusic.com. Evil G. discussed with the guys their new album, RUINING IT FOR EVERYBODY (Century Media), the critical and fan reaction to the album, the song writing process for IWABO and why they think they can draw in more new fans with this album because the songs are more cohesive, easier to understand   than the last album, yet has more hooks and is also weirder, heavier and better written than ever before and some of the ways the band's unique song titles come about including the song, "It Is 'Bro' Isn't It?" They also talk about some of the aggressive encounters they’ve had on tour with fans, how one of their most popular t-shirts came out of an ignorant, negative message posted on a metal reviews site, and how IWABO is not only "ruining" music for everyone but apparently Van's shoes and other "non-metal" attire. Steven also talks about why he started his own t-shirt line, the messages behind the designs and how part of the proceeds are being used to help the VH1's "Save The Music" Foundation and the band's passion for such a cause. The guys finally follow-up with the IWABO touring schedule, some of the things they like best about playing in Europe and explain how they still have fun hanging with the fans at shows and online. PLUS live performance footage.

Photo by: Steven Moline