The Black Heart Gospel is: Pete Colvin - drums Stan Chan - guitar Todd Knowlden - vocals Mark Ramsey - bass Buy Music here: BOOTLEG METAL: So let’s get things started with the name. Who came up with the name and what’s behind it? THE BLACK HEART GOSPEL: The name, yeah that was me (Pete). We've all dealt with and probably will continue to deal with not so great people. Road ragers, bullies, liars whoever. Basically, it's F U and I'm sticking to it. You know, when someone says take something as gospel. So it's not referencing that style of music or anything. BOOTLEG METAL: Nice man, I get it. One of the cooler name developments. BOOTLEG METAL: Where is the band from? THE BLACK HEART GOSPEL: We're all from NJ. Mark, Stan and myself are all from the Central Jersey area and Todd is North Jersey. BOOTLEG METAL: Is this the original line up and how did you guys find yourselves in the same band ? ...
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