Interviews
Silverstein
Silverstein are some of the busiest bees in the modern post-hardcore scene, churning out six full-length albums and a string of EPs across their twelve-year career. Their latest slab is ‘Short Songs’, a love-letter to the past that pairs breakneck punk and hardcore songwriting with covers of genre pioneers like Orchid and NOFX. Frontman Shane Told recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about the new album and the band’s plans for 2012.
Saves The Day
Saves The Day have been a longstanding powerhouse of alternative rock, constantly evolving their sound across a widespread discography. Spearheaded by the songwriting genius of Chris Conley, the band released ‘Daybreak’ last year to rapturous appraisal, concluding the band’s highly ambitious trilogy of introspective concept albums. Chris Conley recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about ‘Daybreak’, the band’s upcoming appearance at Soundwave 2012, and his journey towards finding acceptance in his life.
Seether
South African metal outfit Seether took an extended 'break' in 2009 before coming back and recording their fifth, and most successful, studio album "Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray". After spending the better part of 2011 getting back on the road and touring for the album, Seether are set to head down to Australia early next year. Singer Shaun Morgan took some time out to chat with Kill Your Stereo about the upcoming tour, their return to Australia and his band's latest album.
Stealing O'Neal
Whether you love them or hate them, over the last five year Stealing O'Neal have made a name for themselves, and found a home in, the Melbourne music scene. Known for their antics as much as their music, they have had an exciting career that has seen them go from playing in small Melbourne pubs to supporting the likes of The Used all around Australia. In the lead up to what will be the band's finale show, vocalist Chris Scott had a chat with Kill Your Stereo that was filled with laughs, advice and reflections on the band's somewhat short but exciting career.
Samiam
Formed out of the legendary Bay Area punk scene in the early 1990s amongst peers like Jawbreaker and Green Day, Samiam's brand of emotive punk rock has managed to retain its relevance and influence after more than twenty years. Their eighth album "Trips" will be released in September via Hopeless Records and will be released on vinyl in Australia by Poison City. We caught up with Samiam's guitarist Sergie Loobkoff to talk the band's influences, their past and their future.
Settle For Less
New Jersey's Settle For Less have just released their fantastic new EP "Contemporary" through 6131 Records, proving that they are a band to look out for in 2011. We caught up with the band's guitarist Nick to discuss the new record, as well as many other things regarding the band.
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies are all kinds of legendary. At the forefront of the Californian hardcore scene in the early 80’s, the band affectionately known by fans as ‘ Suicidals’ pioneered crossover thrash and earned themselves one of the most loyal fanbases of any band in history. Their early single ‘Institutionalized’ was one of the first hardcore tracks to garner mainstream attention. They toured the Australian East Coast back in 2009, now they’ve just kicked off another tour, this time adding Adelaide and Perth to the party. While they were in Australia, Killyourstereo jumped at the opportunity to speak with vocalist and founding member Mike 'Cyko Miko' Muir.
Statues
Perth's Statues are already making a name for themselves among those who enjoy chaotic stage antics, discordant thrashing chords and an unconventional approach to making noise. Starting out in 2009, the band have already cut two demos and have just released their debut 7", Wait For Calm. Having play several shows supporting The Chariot (US), expect to see them destroying stages across the country in the coming 12 months. I had a chat to their frontman Mike about some heavy shit, you'll just have to read on to find out the specifics.
Starters
Dublin, Ireland based pop punk band Starters are one of the more interesting bands emerging from the genre at the moment. The band released their debut EP "Reasons To Stay" through City Of Gold Records at the end of last year, and toured the UK and Europe with Such Gold and Koji not long after. We caught up with the band's bassist Ian to discuss their upcoming split with Citizen and the progress on their debut album among other things.
Stratovarius
Stratovarius is a name that brings to mind sweeping, lushly orchestrated albums, epic concepts and fierce, razor-sharp musicianship. I was lucky enough to catch up with metal legend and Stratovarius drummer Jörg Michael and have an in-depth discussion about the band's latest album, Elysium, his recovery from cancer, his rise throughout the 80s to become a top session drummer and Stratovarius' split with former guitarist Timo Tolkki.