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/291/house-vs-hurricane/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/291/house-vs-hurricane/ Since their formation in 2006 House Vs Hurricane have worked hard to become a household name in Australian heavy music. With an acclaimed EP under their belt, the release of their debut album "Perspectives" earlier this year and a schedule of intense touring nationwide, HVH are on the up and up. Bassist Dylan Stark caught up with us to talk about being regular dudes and life on the road. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:45:31 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/290/pierce-the-veil/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/290/pierce-the-veil/ San Diego's Pierce The Veil are set to make their first ever trip to Australia next month, touring with Attack Attack and Melbourne's own Dream On, Dreamer as a part of the Take Action Tour. The band's vocalist Vic answered a few questions for us about the tour, as well as the band's newest album “Selfish Machines”. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:30:38 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/289/fear-factory/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/289/fear-factory/ As the pioneers of “cyber metal” and with a career spanning over twenty years, Fear Factory have continued to push the envelope within the contemporary metal scene and show no sign of slowing down with the release of their latest album, Mechanize. Before their Australian tour supporting Metallica in September, Killyourstereo caught up with guitarist Dino Cazares to talk about the band’s past, present and future. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:13:36 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/288/a-fate-untold/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/288/a-fate-untold/ The UK has traditionally been a healthy breeding ground for young, up and coming bands. Ipswich pop punk outfit A Fate Untold may not be a household name yet, but with an honest and reliable work ethic the band are well positioned going forward. Having just released a new single, the group’s drummer, Todd caught up with Killyourstereo recently to discuss music, drunken hotel shenanigans and plans for the future. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:55:09 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/287/the-wonder-years/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/287/the-wonder-years/ Philadelphia based pop punk band The Wonder Years are set to make their first ever trip to Australia in less than a month now, as well as re-releasing their newest album "The Upsides" through Hopeless Records. The band's vocalist Dan "Soupy" Campbell answered a few questions for us. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:29:00 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/286/fixtures/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/286/fixtures/ For those who have heard their music or seen them play, it is exceedingly apparent that Fixtures are one of the most furiously chaotic ensembles currently terrorising Sydney’s stages. But despite their barbaric exterior, beneath lies a profound intelligence that few bands of such youth could hope to emulate. The band’s vocalist Oliver Cation answered a couple of questions about the current state of the band, and their direction for the future. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:45:26 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/285/milestones/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/285/milestones/ Brisbane punk band Milestones have had a busy year releasing their debut demo, playing their first string of shows including a support slot with american pop punk band Fireworks. Now after starting to make a name for themselves they have just finished recording their debut EP titled "Growing Up Is Getting Old". Between all the booze, nandos and songwriting guitarist Mitch was kind enough to answer a few questions. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:43:37 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/284/you-me-at-six/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/284/you-me-at-six/ You Me At Six have already had a massive year, with their newest album "Hold Me Down" clocking in at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, and the band making their first ever trip to Australia as a part of the Soundwave 2010 line up. The band will be returning to Australia in September for their first ever headlining tour with The Audition and Kids In Glass Houses. The band's drummer Dan answered a few questions for us. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:08:14 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/283/fire-ice/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/283/fire-ice/ For many, Fire & Ice is a new name. Well familiarize yourself, because this Richmond, Virginia four-piece is quickly becoming one of the most talked about bands in the American hardcore scene. With two 7”s on Triple B Records (Bane, Foundation, Rival Mob) and a full length on the way, Fire & Ice are more than just a ripple in the lake of the NYHC revival sound currently mesmerizing the USA. We caught up with F&I drummer Flza to talk about pizza, 50 Lions and the effects of having a table thrown at you. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:16:25 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/282/the-mission-in-motion/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/282/the-mission-in-motion/ Sydney's The Mission In Motion have been kicking for a few years now, with countless tours and two EP releases, the band has just recently released their debut album "Somewhere Safe". The band's singer Brett spoke to us about the album, as well as their upcoming tours with Senses Fail and Scary Kids Scaring Kids. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:19:51 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/281/blkout/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/281/blkout/ Perth hardcore band Blkout got off to a slow start, but 2009 saw them escalate to a level beyond what anybody could have expected from them, releasing a 7" and an LP of raw, unforgiving hardcore. Multiple tours (with the likes of Rise & Fall and 50 Lions), Blkout have returned with a new 7" titled No Justice No Peace. If this is the first you've heard of the band, prepare to be educated in true, unadulterated hardcore. Vocalist Scott Angel answered a couple of questions for us. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:06:43 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/280/trash-talk/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/280/trash-talk/ For fans of modern hardcore, Trash Talk should need no introduction. The California four-piece have long been favourites for lovers of angry music, proving a highly influential force in contemporary hardcore with their furious blend of thrash-punk. Having played every noteworthy hardcore festival in the United States, touring to pretty much every corner of the globe with the likes of Alexisonfire and Gallows, and now set to play Australia's Soundwave festival in 2011, they don't look to be stopping anytime soon. With the release of their latest album "Eyes & Nines", the Sacramento locals have enjoyed unprecedented success for a hardcore band as a result of their do-it-yourself ethos and tireless international touring. Vocalist Lee Spielman recently caught up with KYS to chat about Air Jordans, Warsaw and weed.  Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:07:14 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/279/phantoms/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/279/phantoms/ Sydney hardcore band Phantoms are one of the best up and coming hardcore bands the country has to offer at the moment. With their debut album "As Above, So Below" scheduled to be released on September 10 through Trial And Error Records, the band's singer Caed answered a few questions about the band for us. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:38:42 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/278/the-blackout/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/278/the-blackout/ The Blackout are from Wales in the United Kingdom, we last spoke we them back in 2009, this time we get to catch up with guitarist Matthew, about giant inflatable fingers, Limp Bizkit and a new album titled Dog Porn! Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:26:51 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/277/anchors/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/277/anchors/ Melbourne based punk band Anchors are currently in the studio recording their debut full-length album - set to be released later in the year. The band's guitarist Pat answered a few questions for us. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:48:16 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/276/the-dead-ends/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/276/the-dead-ends/ Byron Bay youngsters The Dead Ends are one of the shining stars in the many up and coming bands in the hardcore scene today. Already playing shows with bands such as 50 Lions,Carpathian and Blkout, the band is starting to make a name for themselves quick. Guitarist, Riley was kind enough to answer a few questions about the band. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:58:23 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/275/parkway-drive/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/275/parkway-drive/ The undisputed metalcore heavyweights of the world Parkway Drive have done it all. After countless world tours, topping the ARIA charts and releasing yet another acclaimed album, who's to say where the Byron Bay locals will stop. Frontman Winston McCall took time out of Warped Tour madness to talk to KYS about life, the universe and scooters. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:09:20 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/274/36-crazyfists/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/274/36-crazyfists/ Alaskan metallers, 36 Crazyfists are now into their sixteenth year as a musical act. With the US quartet busy touring and promoting new album, ‘Collisions and Castaways’, the group’s front man Brock Lindow briefly caught up with Killyourstereo recently for a short and sharp chat. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:13:07 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/273/samsara/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/273/samsara/ In 2007, Samsara shook the foundations of Australian hardcore with their colossal debut album 'The Emptiness'. Three years and two new members later, Samsara is back with their new sophomore LP 'Instinct Over Influence' and a handful of shows around Australia with Newcastle's Dropsaw. We had a chat with the band's bass player Brett and asked him a couple of questions. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:10:16 +1000 http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/272/we-are-the-emergency/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/interviews/272/we-are-the-emergency/ I spoke to Ryan Lake and Sam Hart back at their launch show for their debut album Whispers and Fragments, which was back in May. We talked about the cliche scene, to leaking of albums and finding success independently. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:27:18 +1000