THE AFTERMATH
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THE AFTERMATH |
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Please introduce your band, the current line-up and what each of you does in the band. |
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Bryan - Vocals Jaxon - Vocals Neil - Lead/Rhythm Guitar Simon - Lead/Rhythm Guitar Foz - Bass Jay - Drums |
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How would you describe the band’s sound? |
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POWER GROOVE METAL! |
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How do you approach your song writing and what is your lyrical theme/content? |
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With an open mind, if
one of us has a good riff we all build on that. Lyrical themes can be about LIFE/SADNESS/FEAR/HATE/LOVE/RELIGION, anything that fits the sound of the music. |
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Who gets involved with writing of lyrics and melody? Is it down to specific individuals or a collaborative process? |
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Mostly Bryan and Jaxon but it has been known for everyone to have their say. |
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How often do you practice and have you any other gigs lined up? |
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We practice twice a week but more if need be. For upcoming gigs we have Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Newcastle and Coventry. |
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What has been your best gig so far, and why is it so memorable? |
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It's gotta be Bloodstock 2007 because of the place, meeting signed and unsigned bands, the atmosphere, playing was a buzz, everything really, awesome! |
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What was the last song you listened to, either on the radio, your mp3 player, at a gig...? |
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Bryan - Dixie Chicks =
Not Ready To Make Nice Jaxon - Slayer = God Hates Us All Neil - Iron Maiden = 2 Minutes 2 Midnight Simon - Pantera = Cowboys From Hell Foz - Lamb Of God = Gig AWESOME! Jay - Metallica = Judas Kiss |
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Is there anything about the metal scene today that you would like to change? |
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New Metal and Emo/Screamo just doesn't make any sense, WHY? |
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What do you think of the North West metal scene right now? |
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Cool, it's good that there are some really good metal bands coming out of the North West. |
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What do you consider are the benefits of initiatives like Metal 2 The Masses Battle 4 Bloodstock? |
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Meeting new bands for gig swaps, meeting promoters, being heard to a wider audience. |
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What made you get involved with M2TM? |
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Wanting to play the venue and a chance to get to Bloodstock. |
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Have you ever been to Bloodstock, and what do you think of the festival? |
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Yes, since we played in 2007 we've been going ever since, its how Donnington used to be before it changed to Download, better atmosphere. |
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What’s next for the band? |
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We are planning on going back in the studio and get some new tracks down, planning to get over to Germany for a week's tour - promote, promote, promote! |
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For those wishing to check out more, what is your website and/or myspace link? |
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www.myspace.com/theaftermath2004 |
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