http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/ Punk, Hardcore, Metal, Alternative Music News, Interviews and Reviews! http://www.killyourstereo.com/images/generic/kys.rss.image.jpg http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/ 100 112 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/485/warbrain/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/485/warbrain/ Melbourne hardcore band Warbrain are just about to kick off their national tour supporting Californa's Xibalba, and during the drive to Coffs Harbour for the first show of the tour, the band's bassist Kain McWaters and guitarist Josh Manitta answered a few questions for us about the tour, as well as Hardcore 2012 and the band's upcoming release. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:14:15 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/482/the-getaway-plan/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/482/the-getaway-plan/ "It's pretty rare for a band to vanish for a couple of years and then come back and take off where they were," claims The Getaway Plan's drummer Aaron Barnett, but luckily for him, that is exactly what the band have done. If anything they have come back stronger with their most mature sounding record to date 'Requiem,' and some new found energy to back the release up with a butt load of touring. KYS caught up with the stick man to chat about the group's hectic tour schedule post-album release. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:19:14 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/481/ben-cook/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/481/ben-cook/ From child actor to hardcore icon, indie blog pin-up boy to stadium rocker, Ben Cook has done it all. With Fucked Up going on hiatus, 2012 looks to be an interesting year for the ex-No Warning front-man with numerous side projects and more. With FU having toured with the Foo Fighters and Tenacious D in December last year, we caught up with Mr Cook to discuss his love of Manchester City football, hanging out with the Jonas Brothers and the Australian No Warning reunion tour... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:39:42 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/480/sunsets/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/480/sunsets/ Sunsets are rapidly gaining ground in the Australian pop punk scene. Blending the pop punk aesthetic of bands like Hit The Lights and With The Punches with heavier influences from hardcore and metalcore, their sound is mosh-friendly and full of energy. Their debut EP ‘We’re In This Together’ opened up many doors for the band, sending them on tour to assault stages across the East Coast. Drummer Andrew Cooke recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about the band’s plans for 2012. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:48:48 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/479/kettlespider/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/479/kettlespider/ While not yet a name prominent in current metal circles, Melbourne based instrumental prog outfit Kettlespider are an upstart group slowly establishing themselves in the local music scene. Having received national airplay on Triple J, leading former The Racket host Andrew Haug to describe the band as, "Nice solid prog ala Dream Theater," the group is making healthy strides in an often competitive market. KYS recently caught up with the band over a few beers, following the group's well-received performance at the Espy's Gershwin Room to discuss all things music, specifically Kettlespider's upcoming debut studio album 'Avadante'. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:40:09 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/478/anti-flag/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/478/anti-flag/ Anti-Flag have been one of the most outspoken bands in punk rock for over twenty years. Most recently throwing their support behind the Occupy movement in the US, Anti-Flag are about to release their ninth studio album "The General Strike", before hitting our shores for a headlining tour in May. KYS spoke to drummer and founding member Pat Thetic to talk politics, travelling the world and suspect vegan sushi.  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:11:43 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/477/jacks-mannequin/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/477/jacks-mannequin/ With a captivating melodic piano rock sound Jack's Mannequin have been winning the world over since their first release in 2005 but after 8 years, three full lengths and a heap of EPs, Jack's Mannequin are ready to make some changes. While in Australia for the Soundwave Festival, touring of the back of their third release "People And Things", vocalist and founder Andrew McMahon took some time to sit with Kill Your Stereo and discuss being in Australia, the creation of the new album and what is next for Jack's Mannequin.  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:30:02 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/476/perspectives/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/476/perspectives/ Perspectives have been making a lot of waves in the Sydney hardcore scene. Since their inception last July, the youthful Northern Beaches band has moved against the trends of their surroundings, creating a brand of melodic hardcore that emphasises musicianship over heaviness and intensity. Their debut EP and heartfelt live performances were well-received in local circles, securing them a supporting slot with legendary American post-hardcore band La Dispute. Guitarist Eddie Deal recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about the band’s music and their plans for the future. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:15:23 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/475/every-time-i-die/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/475/every-time-i-die/ "I want to be dead with my friends" screams Keith Buckley to open up the new Every Time I Die record 'Ex-Lives,' the band's sixth in what has become a long running, successful career. This sentence suits the front man who has led his band through a relentless touring and partying schedule, building their ever-growing fan base the old fashioned way, by being one with the people and being good, down-to-earth dudes. Kill Your Stereo had a chat with Buckley about the new record and anything else that popped up... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:47:21 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/474/dangerous/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/474/dangerous/ Adelaide's Dangerous! are arguably the most promising Australian musical export right now. Signed to Epitaph, the rock n' roll four piece managed to nab a spot on the line ups of both Download and Sonisphere in the UK alongside names like Metallica, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park. Having released their debut LP "Teenage Rampage" in September, Dangerous! return home for a run of headlining dates this month. Ahead of the tour we spoke to frontman Tommy Lofts about what local audiences can expect from the band. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:09:11 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/473/the-maine/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/473/the-maine/ With 2012 marking The Maine's five year anniversary, this Arizona five piece have seen a lot. After stand out shows at Soundwave 2011, Arizona rock band The Maine will be returning to Australia as part of the massive New Found Glory/Taking Back Sunday tour, they return with new material off their latest album Pioneer which saw the band change things up a bit. Guitarist Kennedy Brock sat down to chat with Kill Your Stereo about the upcoming tour, their latest album and the band's journey over the last five years. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:39:51 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/472/soulfly/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/472/soulfly/ Delving into the most aggressive styles of the metal world, Soulfly consistently create something unique with every release and from a band commanded by the man behind Sepultura, Max Cavalera, nothing less would be expected. Forever adapting and taking influence from a new school of metal bands, Cavalera wants to push the boundaries with album number eight 'Enslaved', stating that it's the heaviest album to date and a step further in the death metal direction experienced on previous release 'Omen'. They are joined by new members Tony Campos of Fear Factory fame on bass and drumming whirlwind David Kinkade. Both Max Cavalera and lead guitarist Marc Rizzo caught up with Killyourstereo to talk Soulfly while recently in Australia with Cavalera Conspiracy. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:55:23 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/471/a-day-to-remember/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/471/a-day-to-remember/ Defying styles, labels and their own expectations A Day To Remember have become one of the biggest names in modern alternative music. The Florida quintet are no strangers to Australian shores and have again touched down in our country for an epic rendition of our annual Soundwave Festival, their second. Partying with us one more time before they hit the studio to record album number five, frontman Jeremy Mckinnon has a chat with us to tell us all what we can expect from A Day To Remember this time around. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:29:47 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/470/this-time-next-year/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/470/this-time-next-year/ This Time Next Year are among a sea of bands leading a worldwide pop punk resurgence. Their rising status in the scene has been propelled by their well-received sophomore album, ‘Drop Out Of Life’, which was released last year through 3Wise Records. Guitarist Brad Wiseman recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about ‘Drop Out Of Life’ and the band’s upcoming Australian tour alongside New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday and The Maine. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/469/the-summer-set/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/469/the-summer-set/ With the release of their sophmore album, Everything's Fine last year, The Summer Set injected some life into the pop rock genre, while gathering a whole lot of praise and attention. Now as they prepare for their first Australian tour as a part of Soundwave, vocalist and songwriter Brian Dales took some time to chat to Kill Your Stereo about the festival, the Australian release of the album and the future for The Summer Set. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:37:58 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/468/say-anything/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/468/say-anything/ For years Say Anything, led by their off kilter front man Max Bemis, have made music that relates to, but never aligns itself with, specific genres. This is probably the reason for the group's longevity, coupled with the fact that the songs they write are simply, damn good. The band has recently signed a new deal with Australian label UNFD and are about to release their fourth album, 'Anarchy, My Dear.' Kill Your Stereo caught up with Bemis to give him a chance to explain the anarchy... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:52 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/467/baroness/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/467/baroness/ Savannah sludge metal kings Baroness have surprised and impressed with every release, and are busy putting the finishing touches on a brand new album for this year. Frontman and chief songwriter John Dyer Baizely is in Australia this month for a solo tour, joined by Scott Kelly of Neurosis. In wake of the tour, Baizely stopped in with Killyourstereo for a chat. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:55:19 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/466/dashboard-confessional/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/466/dashboard-confessional/ For more than ten years now, Chris Carrabba’s career as a singer-songwriter has flourished under the Dashboard Confessional moniker. As the spearhead of the project, Carrabba has enjoyed worldwide commercial and critical acclaim, culminating with charting success across five studio albums. In the lead-up to his return to Australia as part of Soundwave 2012, Carrabbba recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about the upcoming tour and the project’s future in the modern era of music. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:13:26 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/465/silverstein/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/465/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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:03:01 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/464/taking-back-sunday/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/464/taking-back-sunday/ Taking Back Sunday have no intention of slowing themselves down. On their latest album, the band has gone back to its roots, reuniting the lineup behind their classic debut release and enlisting the help of ‘Louder Now’ producer Eric Valentine to make a triumphant return to the limelight. Frontman Adam Lazzarra recently spoke with Kill Your Stereo about the self-titled album and the band's upcoming tour of Australia with New Found Glory. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:04:45 +1100