interview with Divine Reign

Have any of you played in other bands? Yes, bass guitar for Syntheory from Ohio, and Boston's Wasted Years (Iron Maiden Tribute Band)
How is it that you started playing music? I started playing guitar when I heard Cat Scratch Fever, by Ted Nugent, in 1977
What are your names? / Who plays what? / How old are you? Alan Cox, Bass/Rhythm/Lead Guitar/Drum Programming...Jerome Parli, Lead Guitar...Trip Sheather, Vocals
Have you had other previous members? No
Did you make music even when you were young? Yes, but never had recording equipment till now
Where are you from? 
Alan-Bellefontaine, Ohio
Jerome-New Zealand
Trip-Australia
What year did the band form? 2018
What's your style of genre? Metal
What inspires you? 70's and 80's Metal
How often and where do you reherse? Daily, in my home studio
How have you developed since you started with the music? Matured over the years, as my understanding of music expanded, started liking bands that I never liked before
Do you have other interests of work outside the band? Art, Fantasy Novels, my two boys and two girls
Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? Looking for promotion, booking, etc. Yes...hope to get a contract and a Tour
Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that? Yes, with good distribution
What made you decide to make this music? Very strong desire since I began
What are your songs about? Positive, yet HEAVY, hoping to encourage people, while SHREDDING FACES WITH THE MUSIC...;)
Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? Alan Cox
Do you start with the music or the lyrics? Most of the time with the music, adding melody and lyrics after the rhythm guitars and bass are arranged.
Do you compose in a certain inviroment? My home studio for music, lyrics may come at any location
Have you done any covers live? Yes, 80's and 90's covers
What language do you sing in? English
What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? 20 or so at the least, 100's at the most
What ages are most of your concert attendants? Teens to any age
Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? Haven't played live with this particular band configuration yet
Do you have a regular place you play live often? Not yet, promoting our music on Social media currently
What was your first gig like? Nervous, but went well!
What was your latest gig? Playing in a cover band locally, last Friday night
Have you had to cancel a gig? Never
Where have you played live this year? Texas
Where do you plan to gig the comming year? As frequently as possible, anywhere we're accepted
When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale? Not currently selling merch...but soon!
Where can people buy your merchandise? It will be on Facebook
What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? It stinks! Vinyl, CDs are cool!
How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? Some big well known bands refuse to make new albums, because they don't feel that they can make enough money to support a tour! The Who...Roger Daltry says so.
What do you think of my work? I'm looking forward to more of your work, you're very thorough, and great at what you do!
How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? I hope to get our name and music  spread far, by this interview.
Do you have any role models or idols? Ted Nugent, Sabbath, Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Priest...
Why do you think that they exist? They made great music
Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? Older bands...easy
What have been your biggest obstacles? Lack of funds, equipment, etc
What advice would you give other bands or artists? KEEP WORKING AT IT
How do you get psyched for a gig? It comes naturally...cool energy
Do you have any new material? Currently recording 17 songs, 12 for the current album project
What are your web sites? www.facebook.com/divinereignmetal
How can people reach you? Through our Facebook page
What are your plans for the future? MORE MUSIC...Ooooooooowwww!!
Do you have something to add? Can't wait to release our project, hope to ROCK OUT WITH A LOT OF PEEPS!

Kommentera här: