(True Lilith from left to right: Anna Spurrier, Jared Stone and Clay Case, Chloe James) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdistortion) “Lilith was a demon from Hebrew folklore that killed babies in the middle of the night.” This is the soundbite that opens up True Lilith’s newest... Continue Reading →
One on One, The Winner Dies in the Ambulance: An Interview with Charlotte Hardcore band, Jiu-Jitsu
(Jiu-Jitsu from left to right: Josh Anderson, Garret Nance, Anthony Rasmussen and Christian Helms, Riley Ferrar) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdisortion) --------------------------------------------“One on one, fight each other, the winner dies in the ambulance!” shrieks vocalist Christian Helms on stage, sweat-drenched blonde hair flying as his headbangs are... Continue Reading →
“The World Is Nothing But Noise”: An Interview with S.C. Shoegaze Band, Scrlett.
Hailing from Sumter, South Carolina, shoegaze band Scrlett brings their dreamy, distorted, and textured sound across North and South Carolina borders. Loosely founded in 2019, the group of friends, consisting of lead guitarist Austin Burdick, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dalton Kirby, bassist Barry Simpson, and drummer Cameron Ellerbe, created Scrlett as a means of pursuing their passion for music; the band vicariously serving as a cathartic outlet for both Burdick and Kirby. At their Jambox show alongside bands Daisy Lace and Bluegill, I spoke to Scrlett about the therapeutic release of songwriting, the community found within the local music scene, and, of course--moshing grandmas.
CKY’s Jess Margera: New Record “The Phoenix” is a Rebirth and Return to Writing ‘Timeless’ Songs [Interview]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTIcw8qUf08 CKY have released "The Phoenix," their first album in eight years, with guitarist Chad Ginsburg taking over vocal and frontman duties for the group, joined by Jess Margera (drums) and Matt Deis (bass), and signaling a rebirth of the band that has held a cult following for two decades. Rei Haycraft was able to catch... Continue Reading →
Long Live the Spirit of Tour Life — Exclusive Interview with A LIGHT DIVIDED
We caught up with Winston-Salem, NC native rockers A LIGHT DIVIDED as they set out on the "Long Live The Flame Tour," their ninth regional tour and their first run through the Mid-Atlantic to talk about tour life, their forthcoming album, and some of their best (and worst) tour memories!
Interview with DED at Louder Than Life 2017
https://youtu.be/HwwYV_3PQW0 Rei Haycraft got a chance to catch up with rising nu-metal act, Ded, after their set at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY about their new album, Mis•An•Thrope, fan reactions, touring with their heroes, and how to best deal with internet trolls! Rei: Rei Haycraft here with Fuel the Scene Magazine. Here with Ded at Louder... Continue Reading →
Interview with Barry Stock of THREE DAYS GRACE at Welcome to Rockville 2017
Barry Stock of THREE DAYS GRACE talks about the new album, the writing process, and being "married" to songs that don't make the cut!
