Faded Line – Interview – Thanks for Asking!
Written by Staff on April 16, 2024
Faded Line – Interview – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny.
RRX: Stereotypes are a bitch. I mean, aside from the really bad ones, you have cultural stereotypes about everything, including music. Would do you think is the stereotype for the music you play, and how far are you away from it?
VN: The stereotypes for the hardcore/metal genre is absolutely that every band member/fan is a grumpy, tough guy/girl fixated on violence – that is the farthest from the truth!! Some of the absolute biggest sweethearts in the world come from the hardcore scene. People that would be there for you 24/7, check in on you etc. I do the same for them! If you come out to our music release party this Friday, April 19th with Slapshot, From within, Remains of rage and Apocalypse tribe at Empire Underground, you can experience the love for yourself!
RRX: Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Or so they say. Whether you’re off the wagon, on it, or never been, there’s something you got a thirst for. What are some of your basically harmless vices?
VN: For years it was booze and woman (typical answer) but now and until I am no longer breathing they will be Family, food, Thai tea, exercise and vacationing.
RRX: Would you rather have one of your songs blow up and make you a one-hit wonder and household name, or would you rather have all your songs be solidly received, but no chart-climbers? (You have to pick one or the other here.)
VN: Oh, I would love to have all our songs solidly received any day! It’s hard to write consistently great songs (in the eyes of your fans), so that would be a testament to your writing.
RRX: What would you like fans to know before they come to see you play? (No basic stuff; get specific.)
VN: That the lyrics are coming from a personal place and I want everyone to understand what I’m saying and why I am saying it. The energy that the crowd gives off is probably the most important part of the show for me. The sound could suck, but if the crowd is giving it, I just give 200% back.
RRX: Sometimes you gotta go on the road. Miles can build up, and it can stretch the comfort level of any travelling act. What do you bring on a road trip, or tour? What will you forget to bring?
VN: I have learned to be prepared for anything on the road lol. I always bring weights and workout bands, plenty of fruit and protein powder, headphones, pen and paper, chargers for every electronic device and my sleeping meds! I usually wind up forgetting at least one charger.
RRX: We let it out differently when we play music. The happy, sad, good and back; it can all be put out musically. Overall, do you feel better when you sing about the better times, or the worser times? Is there a difference you can describe?
VN: I think singing about the sadder times gives me as much joy as singing about the good times.
They remind me of where I am today and might not be if I hadn’t experienced them. I always try to write from personal experience so there are some doozies out there!
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