Collector Interview

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

The band started off playing shows as much as we could in our area (Columbus, Ohio). After we played a show with Carnifex and Oceano in April of 2011, Devin Shidaker, the guitarist of Oceano, talked with us and he soon became our manager. A member change here and there brings us to our current lineup and name.

What are some of the band's influences? 

Our influences range from many different types of music. When we write, we tend to get ideas from And Hell Followed With, whitechapel, Molotov Solution, Impending Doom and Thy Art Is Murder. But we love to listen to anything, pretty much.

What was your favorite show to play? 

Our favorite show to play, hands down, was the Third Jamboree. We had a huge crowd and an even bigger pit (someone put a whole in the wall) and we got to hang out with a bunch of our friends the whole day. It was so much fun.

What band(s) do you want to share the stage with in the future? 

We hope to share the stage with whitechapel, The Acacia Strain, Oceano, Chelsea Grin, Winds of Plague, Impending Doom, the list could go on forever. There are too many to choose from!

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

We are releasing a self-titled, 5-track EP on August 18th at the Basement in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by The Artery Foundation. If you buy a ticket from us, you get a free EP! We are going to be recording it sometime in the next month or so.

Do you plan to tour in the future? 

We would love to tour! We are currently working on getting a van and a trailer so that we are able to, but we are definitely looking forward to touring sometime soon.

If so, where do you want to play most?

One place I would love to tour personally would be California. Hot girls, sweet venues, and awesome crowds. What more could you ask for?

Where do you see yourself in ten years? 

In ten years, we hope to be touring the world playing our music to our fans. A tour bus, awesome equipment, and a tour crew so we don't have to load in or set up! That would be so great.

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