Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Even In Death interview

Even In Death is a Texas band based out of San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2013, EID storms the front line with bone crushing riffs,and powerful grooves with subject matter that reaches out to the listener taking them through a valley of fury and aggression.

With five well established players EID musical influences consist of progressive metal,groove metal,and a hint of metal core that results in a satisfying dose of face melting metal.

Sean Nations-VOX
Anthony Carrillo-Lead Guitar
Joey Villalobos-Lead Guitar
Anthony Aleman -Bass
Mark Reyes-Drums.


Having conquered the local scene and established them selves a force to be reckoned with EID has shared the stage with the likes of Sevendust,Power Man 5000, Blue Oyster Cult, Soulfly, Murder FM, Wednesday 13, HED p.e., Mushroomhead, Holy Grail, Death Division, Scare Don't Fear, Unsaid Fate, Super Bob, Crobot, Gabriel and the Apocalypse and a various number of national original and tribute bands as well as playing shows across Texas!


Recently Even In Death won the grand prize of "People's Choice Award" at the Battle of the Bands at CarFest 2017. It was judged by a panel of industry leaders and record labels as well as the audiance itself resulting in Even In Death winning $2,500 in cash and prizes!  

Taking on the scrutiny of listeners throughout the U.S. on The Billy Madison Show (which in syndicated nationwide from the 99.5 KISS Studio) "Kick ass or Suck Ass" segment, EID newest single "Fire All Your Guns" and "Abandoned" on a previous show. Even In Death also recorded and debuted The Billy Madison Show song which be aired routinely aired on their future shows!! . Listeners called on with great reviews, demanding that our songs be put in regular rotation! Even Billy Madison said on air that Even In Death has a bright future ahead of them! Since then Even In Death has recorded the "Billy Madison Show Song" as well as a "Billy Madison Show Christmas Song" which routinely plays throughout their show.


Even In Death is currently in the studio completing a full length album with it's release due this Spring this year which will include a song featuring G Tee Shotta of Wu-Tang Clan. Even In Death just released the video for  1st single "Fire All Your Guns" produced by Video 77 and has very well received! The future of EID is bright and on the way for success with tons of fans and a high energy stage show that brings more people over to Even In Death!!!





1. Please tell us about the about the band and its members.

Sean Nations-VOX which is me
I have been in quite a few bands like Killswitch Incorporated, The Klling Inside & Alienation. I have also been in some bands with touring musicians like Curt Victor Bryant (Celtic Frost), Roman Surman
(Murderdolls & Wednesday 13), Jason West (Wednesday 13, Murderdolls, Murder F.M., Sebastian Bach, Pitbull Daycare & Neurotica) and Donnie Van Stavern (Riot, Riot V, & Pitbull Daycare) Mark Reyes-Drums & Anthony Aleman -Bass are both veterans of many local bands who have played in Texas. Anthony Carrillo-Lead Guitar  has been in quite a few local bands.Joey Villalobos-Lead Guitar has worked in a few local bands as well as signed band Riot V.  


2. Who does the majority of the writing? Is it a group thing or does someone handle the writing duties?

We all do. Different members have different styles and contributions.

3. Where is the band based out of ? Where did you want to the band to end up? What was the dream city to have as your home base once you got out of your scene?

Based in San Antonio, TX and we plan to promote and build out of San Antonio.

4. What is your genre? 
What bands do you use to explain  to people what you sound like

Metal and Rock. The music a lot of the times is technical and brutal. I would say Pantera meets Iron Maiden.

 5. Can we buy anything from you Cd's shirts etc and where can we buy them? 


New CD will be coming out shortly which is a full album. We have few downloads available on Reverbnation until the CD comes out. We have quit a bit of merch which will be available soon online through Facebook and at evenindeath.net plus we will be adding stores that carry our stuff. When the album is done we are going to put it available to download across many platforms.

6. Do you have studio time lined up anything new coming soon? 

Our album is almost finished being mixed and mastered. After it comes out we plan to hit the studio for more songs to follow up plus a few cool collaborations with some well known names.

7. Have you ever been on tour? If so where and with who?


I have toured previously with my other bands Killswitch Incorporated and The Killing Inside. I don't think the other band members have toured.

8. What is your favorite band? Who are the bands who influenced you?

My favorites are Faith No More, American Head Charge, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Coal Chamber, Judas Priest, Dope, Static-X, Overkill, Anthrax and quite a few more. I think they all inspire me.

9. Do you have a website? And do I have to verify that I am 18 to enter it? 
Yes. Evenindeath.net which has no age restrictions.

10. What about your music do you want people to remember? What is the quality you want to hit people when they hit play?

We try to write songs that are catchy, heavy, and distinctly our. We are not trying to sound like anybody else. The majority of the time are songs carry a positive message in there. Sometimes it is a little darker and more personal. I strongly believe that somebody that has never seen us like gets something from our songs stuck in their head. I also write to motivate and validate feelings they have. 

11. Name a person who is integral to your band that nobody knows about , what person drives your band like they are part of the band? Who is the extra member ?

All the guys stand out which is why both guitarists are lead guitarists. 

12. Tell nerds like me tell us about your live rig and equipment.

We try to get a top of the line sound. Our shows bring more to the table than just songs. We raise the bar with additional lighting which does include high power lasers. Our next step is building the look of the stages. We have stand up banners but we like to add more than that. We you see us live we want you to get more than just our songs.

13.What is your musical guilty pleasure that you are ashamed of?

None. I listen to Kesha, N.W.A., Elle King, Dead Or Alive, Nathaniel Rateliff and a lot of metal bands that you would probably expect.

14.If you could custom build a band who would be the members?

Mine. I do have a couple other projects with well known touring musicians but I can't let the cats out of the bags.

15.Message to the fans? What is it?

We hope that are music is able to be related by our fans whether your are pissed, sad, happy lost, confused and all the other daily BS.   

16.If you could bring back one metal legend who would it be?

Dimebag or Randy Rhodes

17. Who in the band has the stinkiest feet?

Everyone baths pretty well.

18. What is the worst album by your favorite band?

Wayne Static's solo album. It's just not Static-X.

19. How do you think your band will break up?

I suppose as bands members grow, especially when we tour, things could change. 

20.Last but not least , Zepplin or The Who

Neither..... Queen.

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