Trash Deity Interview

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members. 
JDN: Trash Deity is Groovie Mann from My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and myself, John D. Norten from Blue Eyed Christ


2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?


JDN: It’s funny, we actually took a year or more to come up with the band name. Groovie Mann and I just couldn’t come up with something we both liked. Trash Deity just sort of stuck as something we both like from the massive list of band names. I always like band names that are open for multiple interpretation.


3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 


JDN: We both live in Los Angeles, but we’re both from Chicago with roots deep in that cities Industrial scene. There are a million bands and artists out here, I don’t’ have a current local fav.


4. How would you describe your style?


JDN: A Chaotic and Wild Style of a blend of classic Industrial with modern production. 


5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works? 

JDN: We have two singles, “Finger on a Trigger” and “Run 4 Your Lies!”

6. Do you have any new music in the works? 

JDN: Our debut album, Cross & Divide, comes out September 7 on Metropolis Records.


7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

JDN: We have talked of touring, but haven’t crossed that bridge yet.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

JDN: Getting the word out about our album, putting together a show, and working on a new album

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

JDN: Our music is available at all the expected digital outlets and there are Physical CD’s for those who still appreciate a physical product, artwork, etc. 

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

JDN: I guess just that it’s art that comes from a real place, the interpretation of the meanings are up to the listener.