1.Introduce yourself and your band and
tell us why we should listen to you.
We are Blood of Angels, based in Tampa,
Florida. We are very proud of were we are from, and the strong
history of metal that my city has. You should listen to us because
of our unlimited musical influences. You never know how the next
song is going to sound like. Our lyrics either will either tell as
story, or about moments of history.
2.What do you classify your sound as,
Who do you tell people you sound like?
I feel our sound blends to many genres
of metal that it is hard to classify other than just calling it
metal. Critics have called us death metal or extreme metal. Either
classification is fine with me. I tell people our influences are
Dark Tranquility, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Amon Amarth, and Slipknot.
3.With digital music in today's world
would you vote to keep or eliminate physical media?
I wouldn’t vote to eliminate physical
media. They’re a lot of collectors that love the physical product.
I just don’t think physical products would be produced as much as
it used to be.
4.What is the reason you decided to be
a musician and has that reason paid off?
I love metal music and wanted to be a
part of it as a musician. I am glad to have made it my life. It has
paid off in a lot of ways. Not financially, but I have a lot of
wonderful experiences
5.How do you feel about females in
metal getting special attention? Do you feel it is fair?
I have no problem with females getting
any attention. I don’t think they’re getting more attention than
then guys. If you’re a great artist, then you deserve the
attention. Things are completely fair.
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?
It doesn’t yet, but I think it will
with our upcoming album “The Failure of Faith.” We will be
challenging the believes of billions of people. This will make a lot
of people who aren’t open to communicating in a open meaningful way
very angry.
7.Are you opposed to religious beliefs
or politics being used in music?
Not at all, we will be doing it soon.
8.We have dive into some pretty deep
issues here do you think your music sends a message and if so what is
it?
Our last release didn’t. We just
told a three-part story based on Norse Mythology. Our next album
will. The message is simple, organized religion is not about god.
It is nothing more than those at the top to control and manipulate
you for their own gain. Using god to scare you into submission.
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?
Most bands didn’t make it in the past
either. They just didn’t have to pay as much. Instead of paying,
they owed a debt to the label. You just must be smart about your
business. It is ok to say no if the deal isn’t right for you.
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?
What we have to say in our music comes
from a real place. Our art doesn’t come from hours of marketing
research and compromise to create a finish product that would appeal
to the most amount of people. Our music comes from us without
compromise or filter.
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?
I think it is horrible. When it is
about pay to play the opportunities aren’t given to those with
talent, but to those who can pay. It is completely unfair for a band
to pay. The band is the one who should get paid.
12.It is fact that you are the talent
and the entertainment explain what you think is the most important
key to success?
The most important key to success is
perseverance. It is when you give up is when you truly fail. Just
keep moving forward, and learn from your mistakes.
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?
Sometimes, we will be covering
Motorhead’s “Don’t Need (Religion)” on our next album.
14.If you are pro female in music are
you pro using sex to sell your music?
I am pro using anything to see our
music. As far as using sex, that would be hard for us except our
vocalist Randy. He could get that kind of attention.
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 ?
It depends on what is said. I feel
those sexual harassment lawsuits should be determined on a case by
case basis. I don’t think it affects Rock n Roll at all. Rock n
Roll will always be a culture of fun and hedonism. People who enter
that world know what they’re getting into.
16. Ok lets lighten up a bit. What is
your favorite band of all time and why?
Iron Maiden, because everything about
them is as close to perfect as it can be. The songs are great, they
have fantastic original art work. One of the most recognized mascots
in the world. Their stage show is unmatched.
17.What would you be doing if you were
not in a band?
Driving a truck across the country.
18. Do you have a favorite sports team?
I am a Tampa Bay fan. I am a total
homer. Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hockey: Tampa Bay Lightning,
Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays, Soccer: Tampa Bay Rowdies, and College:
University of South Florida. Go Bulls!
19.If you could get on stage with
anyone dead or alive who would it be?
Fear Factory, I think it would be a
perfect fit for us. Dark Tranquility would be a great fit as well.
20.This is your shot to let loose,
Throw down your biggest complaint about the music biz.
My biggest complaint would be the
promoters and venues skipping out on paying the bands. It has
happened to me a few times. Even when the venues were packed, and
the beer is flowing
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