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RIPCHAIN INTERVIEW

Buy Music here Ripchain is: David Ford: Vocals and guitar Bobzilla: Bass and backing vocals Mike Stanley: Lead guitar Tyler Johnson: Drums BOOTLEG METAL: So let’s get things started with the name. Who came up with the name and what’s behind it? RIPCHAIN: No inspired backstory on this one...I wanted a ‘2 syllable’ name, so I came up with it by writing two columns of single syllable words that sounded tough or intimidating in some way. I played mix and match for a few minutes and landed on Rip and Chain. (Ironically, our sound never seemed to match our name until February 2015 when we hired Tyler Johnson on drums). BOOTLEG METAL:  Where is the band from? RIPCHAIN: Boise, Idaho BOOTLEG METAL: Is this the original line up and how did you guys find yourselves in the same band ? RIPCHAIN: I am the last survivor of the original line up. Members have come and gone over the years, each time changing the dynamic of our sound. Staying ‘style consis...

HIGHWAY 4 INTERVIEW:

Highway 4 is: Kelly Brown - Vocals Tylar Parker - Bass  Mike Angert - Lead Guitar  Reid Campbell - Drums 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? HIGHWAY 4: Funny story, we actually decided on "Highway 4" after a few names.  "Crossing Waters" sounded a little too Christian Rock.. and let's face it. We already have enough "Creed's" in the world. HYEAHHH. (Scott Stapp) voice. Highway 4 is road out in California area and we wanted to pay homage to it before the state succeeds from the U.S. But in all seriousness, it's a beautiful road and we fell in love with it. We originally had 4 members and it ironically fit.  BOOTLEG METAL:  Where is the band from? HIGHWAY 4: We are based out of the Pittsburgh Region. BOOTLEG METAL: Is this the original line up and how did you guys find yourselves in the same band ? HIGHWAY 4: This isn't t...

THE VERY END INTERVIEW:

The Very End is: Björn Goosses (voice), René Bogdanski (guitars), Alex Bartkowski (guitars), Marc Beste (bass), Lars Janosch (drums) 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 VERY END: Not quite sure, maybe it was me cause I've been responsible for all lyrics ever since. But it may have been a bandmate just as well, can't remember to be honest. However, The Very End as a name is pretty obvious, I think. It stands for death, nihilism, the utmost final aspect of everything and everyone. BOOTLEG METAL: Where is the band from? THE VERY END: Northwestern Germany. This region is called the Ruhr and has a great heritage of both coal/steel industry as well as metal music. Kreator, Sodom, Rage, Grave Digger and many more are literally our neighbors. BOOTLEG METAL: BOOTLEG METAL: Is this the original line up and how did you guys find yourselves in the same band ...