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That goes back to not adding things in the studio you can't pull
off live. We are looking at bringing in another guitar or maybe keys
but it has to be a perfect fit. Also, as much of a set change as
possible from the other bands. I want you to know Bone Shaker's on
stage when you look up there. Not some nondescript act you won't
remember the next day.
I know you have a few local shows coming up
soon. Do you have any plans for a bigger tour in the works?
Actually we plan on many bigger tours. We've got some things in the
works that could pan out in a huge way. We are joining up with some
great management next month. We have a song going out with the April
issue of Metal Edge Magazine. That will be a lot of exposure for the
band. We hope to do Europe as soon as it's feasible. We are dying to
do those metal fests over there. We also plan to do a North American
tour coming up. Once the new cd picks up steam.
You have only been around for two years and
you have done CDs, had songs on compilations and toured. It seems like
you have done a lot in a short time period. Are you surprised by how
much this band has done so far or was that all part of your plan?
We're very thankful for the opportunities that have come our way. We
also take a lot of credit for it because we don’t waste time. It's
just the nature of the people in the band. We are very dedicated to do
more than the next guy. As long as it is possible and doesn't disrupt
normal life, we'll give it a try. We take an idea and we see how we
can do it better. We don't like to be the band that forever rehearses
and never does a show or sells a cd. You will become super at your
instrument if you practice all the time. Screw that, we want to get
out and gig! The song may only be 95% ready but we're going to play it
for you and see what you think so far. We are also very into
networking all the time. Always trying to see who can help us in the
industry. If someone tells us no, or we're not good enough, that's
o.k. We just move on to the next person or idea. There are lots of
people out there and the trick is to find the ones who like you and
believe in your music. We don't care about the rest.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2008?
A bigger label. A new cd. A world tour would be nice. Honestly, as
much as we can. We are surprised every day by what happens to this
band and we know we are truly blessed. What ever happens, it's going
to be by our fans doing. So, in advance, thank you fans!
Obviously you are big fans of 1980’s metal.
What do you think was so good about metal from that decade as compared
to other decades?
Better melody. I'm not trying to regress or anything like that. I just
prefer certain moods in my songs and today's metal doesn't have it.
Everyone is too wrapped up in singing about death and dismemberment
today or trying to sound like the last band to have a hit song. The
subject matter was lighter in the 80's. Singing about dragons or
mythology takes you away and lets you escape. I don't write about
those things but what I do write about for the most part doesn't
exist. I want you to visualize and escape for a moment. The new
screamo type metal gets old to me. There are so many doing it; I
wonder where metal will go from here. The 80's also had better
showmanship. Big productions and arena shows. I've been told those
days are gone. Well, music goes in cycles and I believe it's coming
back. I'm already noticing tours are getting bigger and the Swedish
metal scene is kicking stage shows up further every year. Iron Maiden
is doing a huge world tour this year.
What’s the metal scene like in your area?
Brutal. The bars prefer cover bands for the most part. The good venues
don't allow covers so that helps us a lot. But you can't play the same
place every week. If you don't sell merch, you can't make much. There
are tons of metal bands in the Milwaukee area. We also have the
Nightmare of the Chicago club scene in our backyard. The venues will
just find someone to play cheaper or for free if you ask for too much
up front. Shows outside our immediate area always go over better. It's
a shame, we have a better time away from home.
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