Friday, March 29, 2019

Roaring Truth the GRINDER int

Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Roaring Truth began as a vision in February 2015, when Dillon Moses and myself (Marty Hill) met through Craigslist and rounded out its current roster as of May 2018.  Roaring Truth is: James (J.J.) Jones- vocals, Marty Hill- guitar, Dillon Moses- guitar, Jordan Greer- bass, and James Michael McLester- drums.
What’s the origin of the band’s name?
I originally wanted to name the band “Hard Truth”, however, J.J. wanted to change it up a bit. He asked me one day, “Have you ever heard a lion roar?” I said, “No, not that I can remember.” He replied, “Man, it’s POWERFUL!” So, “Roaring Truth” it was!
Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based in Dallas, Texas. Our music scene is dominated by “Tribute” bands, for the most part. Our drummer, James Michael McLester has a Tesla tribute called “Modern Day Cowboys”, so if you like Tesla, check them out!
How would you describe your style?
We are melodic hard rock/heavy metal band. One podcast said we were a cross between Anthrax and Iron Maiden. We’ve also had comparisons to Queensryche, Scorpions, and Rush. I think the commonality in all of these comparisons is that there is melody and hooks in all of those bands material, as well as ours. We have one song on the EP called “Black Box” that a producer from Austin called “Chug-Rock”. I don’t know exactly what that is, but it sounds cool!
What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Listening to our CD is like a roller coaster ride- we’ll take you fast, slow, up, down, and all the way around! We have acoustic guitars on some songs and face melting riffs on others. Just like a roller coaster, there’s twists and turns everywhere.
Do you have any new music in the works?
Yes, we are in pre-production for 3 new ones currently. There’s also a cover of a very popular 80’s hit that we will “metalize” and I think people will dig it! For right now, though, the song’s title is a secret…
How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
We are in talks with promoters presently, and hope to jump on some festival dates. We’ll keep everyone posted on social media.
What plans do you have for the future as a band?
Helping lead the way in what is now being called, “The New Wave of Classic Heavy Metal”! There’s a rock revolution coming. People are crying out for a return to metal’s roots of scorching riffs and chanting melodies.
Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
We are on Spotify, iTunes, IHeart, Apple- you name it, we’re there.
What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time? 

That it was an experience…That the songs, both musically and lyrically, have a special depth and energy to them. It is my wish that we have created music that jumps out of your speakers or headphones to captivate, and exhilarate, your mind, soul, and imagination. 


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