GREYHAWK
HEAVY METAL
FROM
USA
Band Questions
answer by
Darian Wall
Please introduce yourself and the band members briefly?
My name is Darin Wall, and I’m the bass player for Greyhawk. On guitar
we have Jesse Berlin and Enrico Mariuzzo, on vocals Rev Taylor and on
drums Nate Butler. We all come from different parts of the
world…..Canada, Italy and the United States, and we are now united for
METAL.
What does the band name mean and how do you get it?
Well anyone who plays Dungeons and Dragons will get that reference, so
yeah we are basically a bunch of secret nerds, plus we think the name is
badass.
Where and how was the band founded?
Myself and Jesse met shortly after we both moved to Seattle. Myself from
Canada and JEsse from New York. We both had a passion for shredding
guitars and 80s metal, so we decided to join forces. It took us over two
years to find the rest of the guys, but we finally have the right group!
Have you played in other bands before?
Yes many! I played in a thrash metal group called Entropia, a stoner rock
band called 88 Mile Trip, I was briefly in and helped revive a Canadian
thrash metal band from the 1980s called Aggression, as well as multiple
tribute bands and I have also filled in for Unleash The Archers. I am also
currently a full time member of Skelator.
Was it hard to find suitable band members who fit musically and humanely
with the band?
It certainly was. It took a long time. We had multiple members who just
did not fit musically or personality wise. It was important to get the right
members and we finally achieved that
What are the lyrics about and who of you is writing them ?
Our singer, Rev, writes all the lyrics. They cover a broad variety of topics,
from fiction to songs of inner strength to Ronnie James Dio. We cover a lot
of topics and anything is fair game
Which bands inspired you and how would you describe your music to
someone who has never heard a sound from you?
For this band, I’d say the main ones are Dio, Manowar, Yngwie Malmsteen,
Racer X, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest. We definitely have that classic old
school vibe.
Why should people listen to our music?
Well, that’s for the listener to decide, but I’d suggest fun and good
musicianship! This band is all about a good time, and we can shred your
face off while doing it.
How long did the work on Ep Ride out last, and who helped you with the
completion?
We recorded all of Ride Out in 2 and a half days, then mixed it for about a
week. The guy who did all the work behind the control board was our man
Cody J Brumlow. Everyone should check out his band Weaponlord too!
You've released an Ep Ride Out 2018. When can we expect a whole
album?
One of our goals for 2019 is a full length album. We have aready started
writing it so hopefully we can deliver one!
What's your favorite song on ep and why?
That’s a hard decision, I love them all in their own way. But if I had to pick
one it would be Circle Of Heroes. It has great energy and I love the lyrics.
What was your first concert as a fan? And what memory do you have of it?
1996 AC/DC on the Ballbreaker tour. I was 15 years old. My ,ain memory
is just how loud everything was! Especially the cannons they shot off
during “For Those About To Rock”!
What were your live highlights and with which bands did you play?
Oh man there has been so many. Our recent tour of Vancouver Island
Canada had such great attendance and energy all throughout. Also playing
Frost and Fire III with Skelator…...there’s so any great memories and i
cherish all of them
Which band would you like to play live with and why?
The ultimate for me would be to play with Iron Maiden. They’re still the
most incredible metal band to see live and I would love to be a part of that
energy.
Would you like to play live in Europe?
YES!!! 10000% YES!!! It’s alwas a dream of mine and every north
american metal musician to play over there.
With what do you earn your money except with the music?
I work with the Fire Marshal performing fire safety inspections. So basically
i tell people they have to pay a lot of money all the time hahaha.
How important are social media for you as a band?
I don’t love social media, but it’s undeniably important. It’s how most
people gather their news and keep up with everything, so if you’re not on
social media these days probably nobody is ever going to hear about you.
Do you think that traditoneal metal in america is coming again? There are a
lot of good bands in the underground
Yes absolutely! There;s some great bands and festivals. Legions of Metal
in Chicago, Hyperspace Fest in Vancouver BC, and Frost and Fire in
California have really been showcasing the trad metal bands. We also
have great younger bands like Skelator, Gatekeeper, Weaponlord, Hellfire,
Visigoth, West Of Hell, Unleash The Archers, Striker, Spell, Iron Kingdom
and so many more that play this style. It’s on the rise!
What would you (her) want to achieve with the band?
Just to have a lot of fun, make music people care about, have a lot of fun,
play great shows and create lasting memories!
What do you think about the Seattle Metal scene in general?
It’s not huge, but it’s very strong and enthusiastic. The locals support their
own, and they come out on the regular. I still have not played a bad show
in Seattle. Some great bands here too in many subgenres!
Maybe you can recommend some bands from your area?
Sure! Skelator, Substratum, Weaponlord, Point Zero, Zero Down, Mos
Generator, Xoth to name a few!
PERSONAL QUESTIONS !
Where did you grow up and how was your childhood?
I grew up in Canada playing a lot of sports, working my ass off and being a
heavy metal kid. It was pretty rad!
How was your school time you were rather the good student or the break
clown ?
Definitely the clown. I broke a lot of stuff too.
How did your parents react when you started making metal music? did they
support you and how do you feel about your music today?
They did! My parents are very supportive of dreams and ambitions.
Would you be successful in making music as a musician?
I hope so!
Are you someone who loves the hustle and bustle of the big city? or rather
looking for peace and relaxation in nature?
Definitely nature if I had my choice, but there are not many heavy metal gigs
to play out there so I’m still a city kid.
Do you actively practice sports or are you more of a passive spectator?
Both! I am a gym rat and enjoy playing hockey. But I also watch sports as
well
When it comes to your physical well you can cook or let you cook for you
I used to be a chef for a career, so I cook for myself and others a lot
What does your environment tell you about your passion for metal (friends /
family / colleagues) ?
Most of my friends are metal heads, and if you come to my house you will
definitely know it is a house of metal!
How do you see the problem with the haters on the internet who have to
announce their mental garbage in anonymity always and everywhere?
Dude it’s something else. Everyone has a platform for their bullshit these
days. I try not to get caught up in it.
What do you think about the internet in general? a blessing or a curse?
Both. It’s a great way to get information fast but it’s also a superhighway for
bullshit.
What would you personally like to do in your life?
Travel as much as possible!!!! And Rock!
Washington (Staat)
It;s a beautiful place to live!
Austria
I have never been but I would love to see it.
The Emerald City
Busy and beautiful city
Mount St. Helens
I hope it never blows up again
Mount-Rainier-Nationalpark
Amazing piece of nature.
Bill Gates
Gimme some money you rich asshole!
Starbucks
I buy my coffee at the gas station
Space Needle
Never been to the top of it. I should.
Movie or Series
These days TV series are better than movies IMO. It’s a golden age of
fictional TV we live in
Seattle Seahawks or Seattle SuperSonics
Not much of a basketball fan so let’s say Seahawks, but I prefer the Chicago
Bears
Family
One of the most important things in life!
Fastfood
Don’t eat it
Beer
I love all kinds of beer. I love big stouts, hoppy IPA, sour beer, german
lagers. If it’s a good product I will drink it.
Your top 10 all time album faves
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell
Iron Maiden - Killers
Manowar - Sign Of The Hammer
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Kyuss - Welcome To Sky Valley
The Obsessed - S/T
Judas Priest - Sin After Sin
Testament - The Gathering
Anthrax - Spreading The Disease
Fu Manchu - No one rides for free
your top 5 albums in time !
My top 5 albums for 2018 are:
Striker - Play To Win
Orange Goblin - The Wolf Bites Back
Clutch - Book of Bad Decisions
Uriah Heep - Living The Dream
Saxon - Thunderbolt
The closing word is yours?
GREYHAWK HAS ARRIVED!!!! IT’S TIME TO RIDE OUT TO HEAVY
METAL GLORY!!!
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