Korotory Interview

Interview with Korotory

Give a short explanation of the band's origins. (story behind the name, when you got started etc) 

Korotory is a Death/Trash/Groove metal band from Long Island, NY, USA We formed in 1995 and survived every terrible trend in music, We never gave into anyone or and trend we made our own rules even when everyone said METAL was DEAD. We said fuck that and waved the flag of metal high and proud and here we are 17 years later. We have had many line ups over the years but our vocalist Ray Truhn, and me drummer Darren Markoff have been the core of the band since the beginning. Our original guitarist Gary Hoyt left the band in February and was replaced by guitarist Matt Scriva We added guitarist Chris Clemente and bassist Brett Weatherston to the fold a year ago

What are some of the band's influences?

There are so many but I guess the big ones are Pantera, Exodus, Testament, Death, At The Gates, Overkill, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Vio-lence, Machine Head, and Kreator

What was your favorite show to play?

The three best shows we ever played were1. Exodus, Malevolent Creation, Holy Grail & Bonded by Blood in NYC 20102. Satyricon/Cthonic in NYC 20093. Death/Hammerfall in NJ 1998What band(s) do you want to share the stage with in the future?We would love to play with as many bands as possible the one band that would be beyond a dream but will never happen is Pantera.

Can you give any details on future release? (EPs, singles, full-lengths - anything you can give)

We have a new album due in August 2012 it will be called Chapter III : The Conquering

Do you plan to tour in the future?

We hope to do some touring for this record, we will have to wait and see.

If so, where do you want to play most?

We will cover our areas in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and PA and hopefully make it to other areas as wellRyan thanks for the interview bro and for all your support \m/ Darren

Amazing band, support Korotory



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