NIGHTMARE TOYS

Monday, October 21, 2019

Brian Kroll interview

 


1.Tell us in a few words why you think people should listen to you over the thousands of bands out there.



They Shouldn't, unless they want to....

 

 

2. Name 3 bands you think your music is comparable to

It depends on what three bands that each individual listener  think it's comparable to.



3.Tell us about your latest release, how do you describe it and where can we purchase it?



Years of emotional torment, anguish and questioning pressurized through me, spilling over into lyrics....no Hallmark Cards here...Hashed out in recording studios....You can't buy it, 

it's not released yet....

 

4.Do you have any video’s and where can we see them? Do you think video’s are important any longer?  Here's on about a dysfunctional family holiday....'Flight Deck For Christmas' https://youtu.be/u9sooBzEHSA . Lots of disturbed people on this video in the feedback section....LOL.... I think videos are important for those who like and watch them...you can cut them up in small segments and share them....



5. As a tPR agent I am going to tell you forthright, It is expensive to make it in the music industry and it is unfair because a lot of great talent gets left behind. How far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to lose to climb this mountain?



Take a helicopter...

 

 

6.At one time you could believe that your music was enough , Your live show was enough. Now that you know the reality of the music business what would YOU change to make it more fair to the artist?



I have been studio only up to this point...The live show is existentially in the void....

I think with the current state of the biz, many who have to do it will be left and some that are in it for the glitter, shine and other things might find other avenues to explore...



 

7.You've spent tons of money on gear , spent thousands of hours rehearsing and putting everything into your dream. What level of success will you consider “ making it”?



Staying alive mentally, emotionally and psychologically and being able to channel life into songs is a pretty cool reward...and can be less expensive than psychoanalysis forever...

 

 

8. Have you been on the road? Would you like to tour? And with who?

I have not been on the road...Yes, I'd like to tour...

I'd probably like to tour with whoever is the best fit musically 



9.You get 5 members build your dream band and go.



John O.Reilly on drums (Rainbow/Trans Siberian Orchestra west, Wizards of Winter)....

Greg Smith - bass (Alice Cooper/Ted Nugent/Rainbow/Wizards of Winter)

Al Pitrelli (Alice Cooper/Megadeth/Trans Siberian Orchestra west)

Mike Wuerth - vocals 

  

1Win0.Who would you not throw under the bus for fame?

Anyone.

 

 

11.Do you know about the business side of music? Do you think the business side or the entertainment side is more important?



Integrity is Above All!



12.What is it about your live show that will make a person remember you?



It would be their own hallucination. 

 

 

13.Your girlfriend , Your family , Your friends are all going to lie to you and tell you that you are awesome, its just how the game works. So who do you trust to tell you the truth?



I trust people 50%, 49% of the time...I trust that I don't trust...It's just easier that way!

  

 

14.What constitutes kicking a member out of a band?



      I record with studio friends and hired guns...There's no one to 'throw out'...just

not record with....

 

15.How do you feel about political beliefs inside the band?What if one of your members wanted to wear a pro trump shirt live?



    Thankfully, this is a non-issue.

 

16. There are a number of bands and artist out there who are gay or lgbt,

Would you support one of your members changing gender?



      Next Question.

 

 

17.Many people consider metal music and metal fans to be racist

Share your opinions, including would you allow racism in your band if the member was talented enough?



     No.

 

18.I am pushing boundres for a reason, rock n roll is rebellion sex and drugs but things have changed will you stay true to yourself even if it means leaving the band and giving up your dreams?



    One of my dreams has been realized. I've recorded songs to share with people.....and h

 opefully, when I'm dead and gone, they'll give some meaning/enjoyment to people as some of the music I've discovered when others were gone that gave me the strength, joy and meaning to get through life a little better..



19.Lets lighten up, If you could get on stage with any band who would it be?



     Drive By Wire (Netherlands) or Great Electric Quest...(Southern California)....

 

20.I want you to say something you know will be controversial that you are willing to stand up for. 

   

     ''Who that I think that I think I am would like to meet who you think that you think you are...Orbits of egos get dismantled like Legos....Indifferent to time and which way the wind blows....Time is the Ego Deflator...may it serve you well! "


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