CHILDREN OF BODOM Interview

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:47:45 -0500

Featured Artist Series: CHILDREN OF BODOM
with w/ Jaska Raatikainen (drums) and Roope Latvala (guitars)

We recently caught up with CHILDREN OF BODOM on their 15th Anniversary tour. Evil G. spoke with with Jaska and Roope prior to the show and spoke with the guys about the current tour, their feelings on the band's 15th anniversary, some of the songs they put in their set spanning seven studio albums, fan favorites from their latest release Relentless, Reckless, Forever and how important touring and playing live is for the band. They also discuss summer tour plans and when Children of Bodom plan on recording a new record and much more.

REVOCATION Interview

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 03:18:57 -0500

Featured Artist Series: REVOCATION
with David Davidson, Anthony Buda, Phil Dubois and Dan Gargiulo

Evil G. from BareBonesMusic.com recently spoke with the guys in REVOCATION on their tour in support of Children of Bodom. David Davidson, Anthony Buda, Phil Dubois and Dan Gargiulo spoke about their current tour, their latest album Chaos of Forms, plans for the summer and some of their fan reactions, music they listen to on the road and some of their favorites to play live. Plus much more.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Interview

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:42:48 -0500

Featured Artist Series: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
with Mike Hranica (vocals)

BareBonesMusic.com got a chance to sit down with Mike Hranica (vocals) of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA on the last date of the U.S. leg of their "DEAD THRONE Tour." Mike spoke with Evil G. about the tour being the headliner, wrapping up in their home state of Ohio saying it was the perfect tour. He also talks about the accomplishment the band feels about DEAD THRONE, being a hardcore band that has managed to break into the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard chart with their last two records, how it feels to play a "hometown" show near the holidays, looking back on the highlights for the band in 2011 and what to look forward to in 2012.

Photos © Chad Perkins, Bare Bones Music Network

WHITECHAPEL Interview

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:42:45 -0500

Featured Artist Series: WHITECHAPEL
with Alex Wade (guitar)

On the final date of their tour with The Devil Wears Prada we got the opportunity to sit down with Alex Wade (guitar) of WHITECHAPEL. Evil G. looks back over some of the high points for the band in 2011, discuss details from their EP Recorrupted, the single "Section 8," their “Strength Beyond Strength” Pantera cover and the remixes on the EP. He tells us about the band's plans to head back in to the studio in February to work on a new record for 2012 and also talks about keeping WHITECHAPEL a stand out band in the metal scene!

Photos © Chad Perkins, Bare Bones Music Network

ENTER SHIKARI Interview

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:19:45 -0500

Featured Artist Series: ENTER SHIKARI
with Chris Batten (bass) and Rob Rolfe (drums)

Chris Batten (bass) and Rob Rolfe (drums) recently spoke with Evil G. of BareBonesMusic.com about wrapping up their U.S. tour supporting The Devil Wears Prada. The guys also talked about some highlights from 2011, best tours of the year and the upcoming release of their new album, A Flash Flood of Colour on their new label Hopeless Records in January 2012 and what's coming up in the new year.

Photos © Chad Perkins, Bare Bones Music Network

BETRAYING THE MARTYRS Interview

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:09:44 -0500

Featured Artist Series: BETRAYING THE MARTYRS
with Aaron Matts (vocals) and Victor Guillet (keys, vocals)

BareBonesMusic.com got a chance to sit down with Aaron Matts (vocals) and Victor Guillet (keys, vocals) from the Paris, France based band BETRAYING THE MARTYRS on the second date of their first U.S. tour. The guys spoke with Evil G. about the tour, their new record BREATHE IN LIFE, the importance that the band use their music to deliver a positive message and their take on what Betraying The Martyrs bring to hardcore music. They also talk about getting the opportunity to speak and meet with American fans on tour, what they like most about touring in the states and feedback they get from fans on their music and what inspires them and much more! PLUS Live performance footage!

Photos © Taylor Johnson, Bare Bones Music Network

BORN OF OSIRIS Interview

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:10:39 -0500

Featured Artist Series: BORN OF OSIRIS
with Joe Buras (keys, backing vocals) and Lee McKinney (guitar)

BareBonesMusic.com recently sat down with Joe Buras (keys, backing vocals) and Lee McKinney (guitar) from BORN OF OSIRIS on their most recent headlong tour with Carnifex, Veil of Maya and Betraying The Martyrs. Joe and Lee spoke with Evil G. about the current tour, the success and achievement of their latest record THE DISCOVERY (Sumerian), the chaos of starting a new tour, moving in to a new band house and rehearing, and their work on the new Asking Alexandria remix record, Stepped Up and Scratched. Lee talks about giving guitar lessons on the road and the guys also discuss some new details on their next record set to start recording as soon as they get off the road and a tour to follow in the summer of 2012 and much more. PLUS Live performance footage!

Photos © Taylor Johnson, Bare Bones Music Network

CARNIFEX Interview

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:10:16 -0500

Featured Artist Series: CARNIFEX
with Shawn Cameron (drums) and Cory Arford (guitar)

Recently we got a chance to sit down with Shawn Cameron (drums) and Cory Arford (guitar) of CARNIFEX on tour for their new record UNTIL I FEEL NOTHING (Victory). Shawn and Cory talk to Evil G. about the new record, fans reactions, touring, producer Tim Lambesis and engineer David Castleman, some of their favorite songs to play live, how they were itching to get back on the road and tour after finishing their new record and much, much more. PLUS LIVE performance footage!

Photos © Taylor Johnson, Bare Bones Music Network

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Interview

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:48:41 -0400

Featured Artist Series: THEORY OF A DEADMAN
with Dean Back (bass, backing vocals)

BareBonesMusic.com got a chance to catch up with DEAN BACK (bass, backing vocals) from the platinum selling band THEORY OF A DEADMAN. Dean spoke with Evil G. about the success the band has had with their last album Scars and Souvenirs and the pressure and expectations of their latest release The Truth Is… to match that success. He also talks about the dynamics of the band's songwriting styles, personal success milestones, playing to their hometown Canadian fans and their fans in the U.S. and Europe. Dean also discusses the band's plans for the rest of 2011 into 2012, his favorite song to play each night and how the band stays motivated during a long touring cycle and much more!

Photos © Nathan Holt Photography, nholtphoto.com

ALTER BRIDGE Interview

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:35:47 -0400

Featured Artist Series: ALTER BRIDGE
with Mark Tremonti (lead and rhythm guitar, vocals)

BareBonesMusic.com got a chance to catch up with MARK TREMONTI from ALTER BRIDGE who most recently wrapped up their “Carnival Of Madness” Tour with Theory of a Deadman. Evil G. spoke to Mark, among other things, about how he finds time to write new material while working relentlessly with both Alter Bridge and Creed, the biggest step forward from BLACKBIRD to the most recent release AB III, the diversity of the fan base fans of both Alter Bridge and Creed, thoughts on fans submitting their concert footage for an upcoming concert DVD, his motivation to keep writing, recording and touring after all these years, the one song he looks most forward to playing each and every night and much more!

Photos © Nathan Holt Photography, nholtphoto.com

ANEW REVOLUTION Interview

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:10:54 -0400

Featured Artist Series: ANEW REVOLUTION
with Frank Salvaggio (bass,vocals) and Joey Duenas (vocals, guitar)

BareBonesMusic.com sat down with Frank Salvaggio (bass,vocals) and Joey Duenas (vocals, guitar) of ANEW REVOLUTION. Evil G. catches up with the guys at the wrap-up to their touring cycle for iMerica. The guys discuss how the band and fans have grown over the past year on tour, their favorite songs to play live and we talk at length about their plans for a new record. PLUS Live performance footage!

SALIVA Interview

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:07:29 -0400

Featured Artist Series: SALIVA
with Josey Scott

BareBonesMusic.com sat down with Josey Scott of SALIVA. Evil G. talks to Josey about the bands current and 7th album UNDER YOUR SKIN, the band's 15 year career, early musical influences, their music being brought into pop culture, future plans and playing for the troops overseas. PLUS Live performance footage!

NEO GEO Interview

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:01:49 -0400

Featured Artist Series: NEO GEO
with Rainy Terrell (vocals) and Andy Cole (bass)

Agent eX spoke with Rainy Terrell (vocals) and Andy Cole (bass) from NEO GEO at the 2011 Van's Warped Tour stop in Cincinnati, OH. The guys talk about being on their 2nd Warped Tour, they break down the band's sound and talk about their self titled first record. Rainy also talks about the writing process, the many different influences of each member and what their plans are after Warped Tour. PLUS live performance footage.

Photo by: Steven Moline

LESS THAN JAKE Interview

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:10:30 -0400

Featured Artist Series: LESS THAN JAKE
with Chris Demakes (vocals, guitar)

LESS THAN JAKE frontman and guitarist Chris Demakes talked with Agent eX of BareBonesMusic.com at the Cincinnati stop of the Van's Warped Tour. Chris talked about the band's newest EP Greetings from..., which was available at he Warped Tour in rolling paper form, Chris also discusses what he does on days off and if there are any plans for full length album in their future.

IWRESTLEDABEARONCE Interview

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:11:32 -0400

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

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Interview

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:53:28 -0400

Featured Artist Series: SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
with Kellin Quinn (vocals) and Jesse Lawson (guitar)

On a recent stop on the All-Stars Tour, Kellin Quinn (vocals) and Jesse Lawson (guitar) of SLEEPING WITH SIRENS took time out to speak with BareBonesMusic.com. Evil G. discussed with the guys their new album, LET'S CHEER TO THIS (Rise Records), reaction from fans, working on their first tour to support the record, how the songs are more representative of what the band wants to be and the progression from the last record, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear. The guys also reveal some of their favorite tracks from the record and which one's are making it into their current live set, the addition of new guitarist Justin Hills and some interesting road stories. Kellin thanks the fans, talks about his beatbox skills, fills us in on the bands road plans and what they look forward to on their first trip to Europe. PLUS live performance footage!

Photo by: Steven Moline

MC LARS and WEERD SIENCE Interview

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:41:36 -0400

Featured Artist Series: MC LARS, WEERD SCIENCE

Post-punk laptop rap pioneer MC LARS and former Coheed and Cambria drummer and current rapper WEERD SCIENCE took some time to chat with Agent eX of BareBonesMusic.com backstage at the Van's Warped Tour. MC Lars talked about his upcoming LP "Lars Attacks" set to drop on September 6th through his own label Horris Records. Label mate Weerd Science, who is also the drummer for indie rockers Terrible Things, talks about sharing the Warped Tour stage with MC Lars and his new album Sick Kids. Both MC Lars and Weerd Science funded their latest albums through Crowd Sourcing by appealing to the masses through the website KickStarter.com. Lars also talks about his latest music video for "Lars Attacks" and his upcoming video for "Summer Camp Love (is so in tents).

Photo by: Steven Moline

GO RADIO Warped Interview

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:41:15 -0400

Featured Artist Series: GO RADIO
with Jason Lancaster (vocals/guitar)

Jason Lancaster, GO RADIO's lead vocalist along with playing guitar and piano, hung out with Agent eX of BareBonesMusic.com backstage at the Van's Warped Tour. Jason talked about their band's newest offering Lucky Street and how the fans at the Warped Tour were responding to it. The two also talk about what went into writing the album and the inspiration behind some of the songs. Lastly, Jason runs down some key bands that help shape his music landscape as he was growing up all the way through who he is currently listening to.

Photo by: Steven Moline

CHELSEA GRIN Interview

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:09:55 -0400

Featured Artist Series: CHELSEA GRIN
with Alex Koehler (vocals) and Daniel Jones (guitars)

Alex Koehler (vocals) and Daniel Jones (guitar) for CHELSEA GRIN took time on a recent stop on the All-Stars Tour to talk to BareBonesMusic.com. Alex and Daniel spoke to Evil G. about how the tour is going so far, the band's new release, MY DAMNATION (Artery), the reaction from fans and the change from their previous album DESOLATION OF EDEN. The guys also talk about how producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, The Acacia Strain) helped the band get the most out of this recording, the difference between this current tour and their previous “Welcome to Hell Tour,” the rigors of touring and their favorite tracks off their new record and much more. PLUS live performance footage.

Photo by: Steven Moline

WE CAME AS ROMANS Warped Interview

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:09:36 -0400

Featured Artist Series: WE CAME AS ROMANS
with Joshua Moore (guitar)

On one of the recent stops on the Van's Warped Tour, we got a chance to catch up with Joshua Moore (guitar) of WE CAME AS ROMANS. Evil G. spoke with Josh about how the tour has been for the band, their upcoming release, Understanding What We've Grown to Be, (Equal Vision) due out on Sept. 13th, and the change and growth from their last record, To Plant A Seed. Josh also talks about the band's hectic tour schedule, difficulties of writing and living on the road, recording their new record with mega-producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice and Men, Emmure, The Devil Wears Prada) and what he means to the band. Finally Josh tells us what the band's plans on once their new record hits the streets and much more!