The Banner
May 14th 2008 12:05
THE BANNER
Singer Joey Southside of New Jersey Hardcore Metal outfit The Banner, took some time out to chat with me about the band, the new album and Gods Girls.
Firstly, thanks for taking the time out to chat with me, especially as you are about to embark on a new tour to promote the upcoming full length release "Frailty".
What can fans expect with the new album? How do you think it differs from your previous full- lengths?
Well I think the kids who have been with us from the beginning know that with each record comes a leap stylistically musical and thats pretty much the case here, but in some ways i actually looked back to our first two releases and went alot heavier. I think the music shows alot of growth on Frailty kind of expanding on what we experimented with on EBH but its also our heaviest/most angry record by far.
Each Breath Haunted and Your Murder Mixtape were both extremely popular releases. Is there any song from either album you're sick to death of playing or never tire of playing?
Not really, I'm mostly sick of playing the songs off the first ep, but people ask for them so we play them, and then kids really enjoy it so while playing it I'm having a good time.
When and how did The Banner begin? And why so many line up changes over the years?
The Banner began in 97 with me and Garrett, and the reason for so many lineup changes is basically it was always me and Garretts' band. When you have something like that and you work with other artists eventually theory gonna want to move on and do their own thing, which i totally understand. We have had plenty of solid dudes and great musicians help us out along the way (and some not so great) and its helped me look at different music genres and art sources as influence which I think has helped the band alot.
When your not living and breathing The Banner what are you doing?
Sleeping. hah no I'm usually drawing or writing something, i like going to shows and seeing bands as much as possible.
Where do you draw your influences from and what inspires you to write most?
Everything inspires/influences me, I' ll be reading a book and something will move me to write, I'll be listening to music and I'll get an idea for a song.Art, books, nature, the news everything I've encountered in my life has inspired me at some point to create something.
You are about to head off on a new tour in mid May, how do you find touring and what do you enjoy most about it?
Well at times its rough because I'm not exactly the healthiest dude and living in a van can be a bit torturous,At the same time going to different place and seeing different things is awesome for filling up my mind with ideas to create stuff. We definitely try to check out all the cities we get to and just look for cool things and meet people, I love that. Plus playing is always so energizing and cathartic.I love playing.
How do the lads from The Banner deal with female attention and groupies on and off tour?
Groupies? I don't think were that kind of band, girls don't look at us and scream and squeal and shake and stuff.I guess its just not a vibe we put forth which I guess is good.People who come up to us mostly just want to talk about the songs or the comic book. Lately I've been getting lots of questions about Pitbull rescue which has been great
Are you a fan of GodsGirls and what do you think about alt erotica in general? Any favourite GodsGirls?
Honestly I've used alot of pictures on GodsGirls as reference many times for drawings and stuff so I guess you could say Imo a fan of their content.I wouldn't say I am or I'm not a fan of alt porn or any porn. Sure,looking at naked girls is awesome but I think I kinda wore myself out on porn when I was younger as far as the sexual thrill is concerned, but I definately use god girls more than most sites when trying to find hairstyles or poses to draw.
My favorite godsgirl obviously is Romy. But I'm a repeat viewer to a bunch of the individual profiles there.
What does 2008 and beyond hold for The Banner?
touring, playing, writing
For those people yet to hear or experience The Banner, what do you have to say to them?
I'd just say if your a fan of aggressive heavy music with leanings towards darker influences this might be your thing,it might not,who knows my mom hates my band.
Any last words?
can i get a godgirls pass now?
[B]
For Current Tour Dates & News check out
Really Long Link
Singer Joey Southside of New Jersey Hardcore Metal outfit The Banner, took some time out to chat with me about the band, the new album and Gods Girls.
Firstly, thanks for taking the time out to chat with me, especially as you are about to embark on a new tour to promote the upcoming full length release "Frailty".
What can fans expect with the new album? How do you think it differs from your previous full- lengths?
Well I think the kids who have been with us from the beginning know that with each record comes a leap stylistically musical and thats pretty much the case here, but in some ways i actually looked back to our first two releases and went alot heavier. I think the music shows alot of growth on Frailty kind of expanding on what we experimented with on EBH but its also our heaviest/most angry record by far.
Each Breath Haunted and Your Murder Mixtape were both extremely popular releases. Is there any song from either album you're sick to death of playing or never tire of playing?
Not really, I'm mostly sick of playing the songs off the first ep, but people ask for them so we play them, and then kids really enjoy it so while playing it I'm having a good time.
When and how did The Banner begin? And why so many line up changes over the years?
The Banner began in 97 with me and Garrett, and the reason for so many lineup changes is basically it was always me and Garretts' band. When you have something like that and you work with other artists eventually theory gonna want to move on and do their own thing, which i totally understand. We have had plenty of solid dudes and great musicians help us out along the way (and some not so great) and its helped me look at different music genres and art sources as influence which I think has helped the band alot.
When your not living and breathing The Banner what are you doing?
Sleeping. hah no I'm usually drawing or writing something, i like going to shows and seeing bands as much as possible.
Where do you draw your influences from and what inspires you to write most?
Everything inspires/influences me, I' ll be reading a book and something will move me to write, I'll be listening to music and I'll get an idea for a song.Art, books, nature, the news everything I've encountered in my life has inspired me at some point to create something.
You are about to head off on a new tour in mid May, how do you find touring and what do you enjoy most about it?
Well at times its rough because I'm not exactly the healthiest dude and living in a van can be a bit torturous,At the same time going to different place and seeing different things is awesome for filling up my mind with ideas to create stuff. We definitely try to check out all the cities we get to and just look for cool things and meet people, I love that. Plus playing is always so energizing and cathartic.I love playing.
How do the lads from The Banner deal with female attention and groupies on and off tour?
Groupies? I don't think were that kind of band, girls don't look at us and scream and squeal and shake and stuff.I guess its just not a vibe we put forth which I guess is good.People who come up to us mostly just want to talk about the songs or the comic book. Lately I've been getting lots of questions about Pitbull rescue which has been great
Are you a fan of GodsGirls and what do you think about alt erotica in general? Any favourite GodsGirls?
Honestly I've used alot of pictures on GodsGirls as reference many times for drawings and stuff so I guess you could say Imo a fan of their content.I wouldn't say I am or I'm not a fan of alt porn or any porn. Sure,looking at naked girls is awesome but I think I kinda wore myself out on porn when I was younger as far as the sexual thrill is concerned, but I definately use god girls more than most sites when trying to find hairstyles or poses to draw.
My favorite godsgirl obviously is Romy. But I'm a repeat viewer to a bunch of the individual profiles there.
What does 2008 and beyond hold for The Banner?
touring, playing, writing
For those people yet to hear or experience The Banner, what do you have to say to them?
I'd just say if your a fan of aggressive heavy music with leanings towards darker influences this might be your thing,it might not,who knows my mom hates my band.
Any last words?
can i get a godgirls pass now?
[B]
For Current Tour Dates & News check out
Really Long Link
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