6TH GEAR JOINS METAL COFFEE PR

1.Introduce yourself and your band and tell us why we should listen to you.

Hey! I'm Brandon Grider, Lead Guitarist for the metal band 6th Gear! You need to check us out for the love of metal done right! We make our music to please YOU the fans and that is what we have built the sound of our music on.

2.What do you classify your sound as, Who do you tell people you sound like?

I would say we are a mix of Thrash/Death/Groove/NWOBHM/Black/Heavy metal.

3.With digital music in today's world would you vote to keep or eliminate physical media?

Keep the old school shit around!! I love listening to Cd's in my truck and Vinyl when I'm at home!

4.What is the reason you decided to be a musician and has that reason paid off?

I decided to become a musician because I refuse to be the low man on the totem pole for the entirety of my life. Who wants to work for the man when you can BE the man?? TO THE TOP!!

5.How do you feel about females in metal getting special attention? Do you feel it is fair?

Lmfao chicks all around the world get special attention and have since the beginning of time. Nothing is going to change that and it does not affect me in any way shape or form. I Honestly have no opinion on the matter.

6.In the world climate with hatred being at an all time high and metal being an “ angry” music

Do you think your music contributes to anger and hatred?

My music is a direct way for people like me to cope with the chaos of the world that we live in, I believe that without my music I would loose my grip on reality and my senses when thinking of the clown world that we live in.

7.Are you opposed to religious beliefs or politics being used in music?

Religion has always been a part of music in some way, and I am not opposed to music opening doors for people looking to find their peace in life.

8.We have dive into some pretty deep issues here do you think your music sends a message and if so what is it?

The message behind 6th Gear is that Vulgar display of Power punch to the face of adrenaline that you get behind the wheel of a sports car flying down the highway in 6th Gear.

  

9.The market has changed and many bands believe that record labels are a thing of the past, with many labels now charging bands to “sign” how do you think a band can make it in todays scene?

Honestly it is really hard to make it in this scene, but down be down on yourself about it. If you have the talent, drive, and dedication it takes to make it happen then you will surely prevail.

10.Why with the thousands of options including netflix , sporting events everything on demand

Why do you think people should take the time to listen to what you have to say in your music?

People know raw heavy metal when they hear it, and there is no denying that is what 6th Gear has to offer. Our fans eat that shit up and that's because we don't go ouout here and prance around the stage like a pop star or sell out for the money. This music is our livelihood but its it's not all about money, we love what we do and so do our fans!

11.How do you feel about pay to play? Do you think it is fair for a band to have to pay money to play?

Pay to play is a JOKE. We have what the people want, you pay us to come and provide our services, end of story.

12.It is fact that you are the talent and the entertainment explain what you think is the most important key to success?

Commitment to the music. Commitment to your band mates. A passion that drives you further than never before.

13.In country music and even in some cases rock music is written and performed by different people would your band perform a song written by someone else?

Of course!! Though we don't partake in many cover songs, Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine is one of our best and my favorite covers. Can you imagine RATM in drop C with pinch harmonic squeals on lead, a chunky/crunchy tone on rhythm, and Death metal Vox? Yeah, it's a good time. We also have a really Thrashy rendition of Grinder by Judas Priest!

14.If you are pro female in music are you pro using sex to sell your music?

Everyone has their own way to make it in this industry and it is very cutthroat. I'm happy for you if you have found your way to get your music to the masses.

15.What is your view on the lawsuits against people saying lewd or unprofessional things to women or men and how does that affect an art described as sex drugs and rock n roll ?

I think that people that are easily offended do not belong in this scene. Not everyone is going to like you and it wouldn't be fun if everyone did. Suck it up buttercup, the world doesn't revolve around you.

16. Ok lets lighten up a bit. What is your favorite band of all time and why?

Definitely Avenged Sevenfold. When I was a young kid probably 12 or 13 my neighbors father told him he had to give away some of his games before he was allowed to buy a new console so he gave me a plethora of Playstation 2 games. Accidentally Avenged Sovenfold's "Live in the LBC" concert DVD was placed in one of the cases. I put it in expecting to to be some badass video game and at first was dissapointed, but as soon as I heard "Critical Acclaim" I was hooked. The harmonies in the guitars and vocals plus the lyrical content was enough to turn me into the metalhead I am today.

17.What would you be doing if you were not in a band?

I would probably be a criminal.

18. Do you have a favorite sports team?

I don't really fuck with sports. I slipped a disk in my back during football practice in high school and never looked back.

19.If you could get on stage with anyone dead or alive who would it be?

Probably Dime. I know for a fact he'd show me up on guitar but that man's ability to snatch up a pinch harmonic squeal is down right inspirational.

20.This is your shot to let loose, Throw down your biggest complaint about the music biz

BANDS THAT SUCK BEING FAMOUS.

Why are we sending so much support to these bands that have clearly sold out for the money?? It's time for a new wave of heavy metal to be released to the masses and 6th Gear is here to remind you all how it's done.