interview with Primer 55
What´s the name of your band? I play in two bands. One called Primer 55 and one called Murder the flesh.
Where are all band members from?/Who does what in the band?
Bobby Burns - Vocals / Guitar - Atlanta GA (Ex- Soulfly 2003- 2011)
Joey Busciglio - Guitar - Cape Girardue MO
Grover Norton - Drums - Jacksonville FL
Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you? As far as Im concerned Primer 55 is a punk/metal band and Murder the flesh is a metal/hardcore band.
Where was the latest gig? Primer 55 just finished up a tour and the last show was in Gainsville FL but the show didn’t happen because my bassist and drummer were arrested before the show.
Who writes your songs?/ who writes the music who writes lyrics? I write all of it.
Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? I write what I feel no matter what style it is.
At what age did you start playing? I started playing my dads guitar when I was 5 years of age
How old were you guys when you first stood on stage? 16
What places will you be playing in in the imidate future? All of our tour dates can be found at www.reverbnation.com/primer55 OR www.reverbnation.com/murdertheflesh
Witch band is the best you´ve seen? Helmet back in 1997 or Sick of it all
What has been the best/most promising gig so far? I treat every show I play the same. Ive played for 50 people and I’ve played for 100,000 people.
How do you get psyched up for a gig? I usually like to listen to music and have a couple of drinks
Is it easier to get your inspiration from older bands or from bands more modern? Older bands
What are your sources of inspiration? Real life is my inspiration
How do you feel about the downloading of music instead of buying albums? I think its good for new bands but hurts bands like us that have been around for a long time.
Besides your own music, what genres and bands do you listen to? I love all types of music except classical and dub step
How important are your fans? They’re number 1 in my book. i appreciate all the support
Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? War of words and Fake (Murder the flesh)
Do you have any webpages? www.facebook.com/primer55 - www.reverbnation.com/primer55 - www.facebook.com/mtffamily - www.reverbnation.com/murdertheflesh
