Ok, who are you and what do you do in Outbreak?
Brian. Guitars + racists jokes.
What, in your opinion, is hardcore (or punk)? And what has it done for you?
Hardcore to me is a place of learning and where I sweat profusely... and it has allowed me to be a guitarist in a band that travels world wide even tho I'm not good at the guitar. Haha. But seriously...
Is it important is it to Outbreak to write about the harsh reality that we live in?
Sure. Just day to day life... or what ever the fuck goes on in Ryan's head...
For all the kids starting bands and wanting to make it somewhere in the music business, what advice
could you give them to keep their heads up and push through the the struggling
Just make sure you write music you're really into so you don't get burnt out as quick.
Are there any political problems bothering Outbreak? What?
Too paranoid for politics (track 13)
Have you noticed anything in or coming to the scene that is really taking away from the meaning of it all?
Yeah, every other hardcore kid.
You always hear bands make speeches about how "we're all here for the same reasons" but that's not the reality of it at all. Kids are at shows for all sorts of different reasons, weather it's to mosh and took tough in front of peers, meet boys/girls, out of pure boredom, stage dive in front of photographers so they can have a picture of themselves doing a front flip on the Internet somewhere, or what ever else... My point is everyone is there for different reasons (even tho we pretend we're all there for the message and to support the touring bands) so everyone is bringing in to the scene bullshit that others want out. Hope that answers the question.
When playing a live show, how important is it to Outbreak to keep up the energy and put on a great show?
We have a goal to stay airborne the entire set..... Including our drummer Perkins....
Ok, i want to take a minute at talk about your new album. For one I love it and to me the artwork you chose
really helps bring the album to life. Who did the artwork for the new album and what was the inspiration behind it?
Thanks! We're all definitely stoked on the record as well. Ryan e\Eyestone did the album artwork as well as a bunch of our shirts over the years. We wanted it to reflect on some lyrics from the record. Yes, the number pad on the TV in the center of the artwork does say 666. And yes, there is a monkey doing drugs in the corner...And yes, we are a satanic band.
Speaking of inspiration, what bands growing up did you listen to that really made you want to start a band and
do what they were doing?
The Offspring, NOFX and Blink 182 got me into punk rock when I was 11. Some would argue that they are not a punk bands, but those that argue that can also go fuck themselves...so...that settles that.
I grew up in hong kong where there were no touring bands coming in or out of the city/country, so it really is awesome to get to tour and play in the same venues all those bands did when they first started off.
In my opinion, hardcore and punk music are two of the best scenes or genres in music. Pretty much solely based on the
message. What's your opinion of all the more mainstream music our there? Whether it be pop, radio rock, rap, etc.
Don't like it, don't hate it. But glad all the genres are there so it makes hardcore/punk that much more personal.
There's no doubt that downloading can be blamed for the slow but sure fall of record companies and music as a business.
What do you think of downloading? and how do you feel about people who post Outbreaks music to download?
i back it. I don't personally down load music but its not because of ethical reasons, it's cause I am a retard when it comes to computers so i don't fuck with it. In this day and age, it would be awesome if kids downloaded the album and then bought the vinyl when we roll through on tour. But i don't really care, I like the fact that our music is getting out there. Then again, maybe our singer Ryan who runs Thinkfast records might have something else to say about this. haha.
Ok, we all know what an Outbreak is, but what exactly did it mean to you when choosing it as a band name?
it does not have a significant meaning...it just sounds bad as fuck.
Ok, i try and keep my interviews short and sweet, so thats it. If you have any final thoughts that you want to touch on
feel free to do so or maybe throw out some band plugs, album plugs, etc.
And thanks for your time!
Soul control rules.
Thanks for the interview! Let me know where this is going. thanks again.
Brian
Brian. Guitars + racists jokes.
What, in your opinion, is hardcore (or punk)? And what has it done for you?
Hardcore to me is a place of learning and where I sweat profusely... and it has allowed me to be a guitarist in a band that travels world wide even tho I'm not good at the guitar. Haha. But seriously...
Is it important is it to Outbreak to write about the harsh reality that we live in?
Sure. Just day to day life... or what ever the fuck goes on in Ryan's head...
For all the kids starting bands and wanting to make it somewhere in the music business, what advice
could you give them to keep their heads up and push through the the struggling
Just make sure you write music you're really into so you don't get burnt out as quick.
Are there any political problems bothering Outbreak? What?
Too paranoid for politics (track 13)
Have you noticed anything in or coming to the scene that is really taking away from the meaning of it all?
Yeah, every other hardcore kid.
You always hear bands make speeches about how "we're all here for the same reasons" but that's not the reality of it at all. Kids are at shows for all sorts of different reasons, weather it's to mosh and took tough in front of peers, meet boys/girls, out of pure boredom, stage dive in front of photographers so they can have a picture of themselves doing a front flip on the Internet somewhere, or what ever else... My point is everyone is there for different reasons (even tho we pretend we're all there for the message and to support the touring bands) so everyone is bringing in to the scene bullshit that others want out. Hope that answers the question.
When playing a live show, how important is it to Outbreak to keep up the energy and put on a great show?
We have a goal to stay airborne the entire set..... Including our drummer Perkins....
Ok, i want to take a minute at talk about your new album. For one I love it and to me the artwork you chose
really helps bring the album to life. Who did the artwork for the new album and what was the inspiration behind it?
Thanks! We're all definitely stoked on the record as well. Ryan e\Eyestone did the album artwork as well as a bunch of our shirts over the years. We wanted it to reflect on some lyrics from the record. Yes, the number pad on the TV in the center of the artwork does say 666. And yes, there is a monkey doing drugs in the corner...And yes, we are a satanic band.
Speaking of inspiration, what bands growing up did you listen to that really made you want to start a band and
do what they were doing?
The Offspring, NOFX and Blink 182 got me into punk rock when I was 11. Some would argue that they are not a punk bands, but those that argue that can also go fuck themselves...so...that settles that.
I grew up in hong kong where there were no touring bands coming in or out of the city/country, so it really is awesome to get to tour and play in the same venues all those bands did when they first started off.
In my opinion, hardcore and punk music are two of the best scenes or genres in music. Pretty much solely based on the
message. What's your opinion of all the more mainstream music our there? Whether it be pop, radio rock, rap, etc.
Don't like it, don't hate it. But glad all the genres are there so it makes hardcore/punk that much more personal.
There's no doubt that downloading can be blamed for the slow but sure fall of record companies and music as a business.
What do you think of downloading? and how do you feel about people who post Outbreaks music to download?
i back it. I don't personally down load music but its not because of ethical reasons, it's cause I am a retard when it comes to computers so i don't fuck with it. In this day and age, it would be awesome if kids downloaded the album and then bought the vinyl when we roll through on tour. But i don't really care, I like the fact that our music is getting out there. Then again, maybe our singer Ryan who runs Thinkfast records might have something else to say about this. haha.
Ok, we all know what an Outbreak is, but what exactly did it mean to you when choosing it as a band name?
it does not have a significant meaning...it just sounds bad as fuck.
Ok, i try and keep my interviews short and sweet, so thats it. If you have any final thoughts that you want to touch on
feel free to do so or maybe throw out some band plugs, album plugs, etc.
And thanks for your time!
Soul control rules.
Thanks for the interview! Let me know where this is going. thanks again.
Brian
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