https://www.facebook.com/officialkillerhearts
From: Texas
Sounds like: Rock
1. How did you get started with music and how did you develop your sound?
I started playing bass when I was 12. My older brother Jerrie had a bass guitar in his room and my friend Anthony from school asked me if I had any instruments at home, he was a drummer and wanted to jam. So I grabbed the bass and started learning songs on it. Jerrie had a great collection of Punk CDs so I was listening to all the classics, Misfits, Ramones, Dead Kennedys, Dead Boys, The Exploited etc etc. I then took up drums around 14 because our band needed a drummer. I started playing guitar at 16 because I realized it was my favorite instrument. I had all the punk stuff down already so I naturally progressed to hard rock and heavy metal. I started learning Motorhead, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Deep Purple songs. Kinda developed my guitar style now from the mixture of all that stuff.
2. What do you want people to take away from your music?
I'd want people to take away excitement, empowerment and the feeling that anything is possible.
3. How would you describe your sound to the average listener?
Rock N Roll as it's meant to be. Raw, powerful, loud, unapologetic, yet still with catchy hooks without compromising intensity.
4. Who are three bands you’d like to tour with?
Nowadays I'd say, The Hives, my buddies Killer Kin, and AC/DC!
5. What's your thoughts on AI generated music?
I don't support it. I couldn't imagine how AI made music isn't taking away from actual artists who really focus on their craft and put their heart and souls into their music.
6. What’s your take on the current state of Rock?
It's a constant ebb and flow isn't it? Things are cyclical and music trends come and go every so many years. I think it's a bit hard to obtain a big platform, with the over saturation of bands, but at the same time everyone can be self made. I think there's some great stuff out there, but also alot of industry plants or nepotism bands.
7. What’s the current music scene like there in Texas?
Texas has always had a pretty strong music scene, especially the underground. Some cities are better than others, but it's pretty consistent for heavy metal, punk and hardcore.
8. What’s your take on the royalties that streaming services pay out to artists?
I've never gotten a good check from streaming services haha! I think that side of the industry can be pretty messed up, paying artists fractions of a cent per stream. I know even big artists complain about streaming sites. We make our money on merch and touring.
9. What’s next for Killer Hearts?
Our new album "Unchained & Bloodstained" is out now, available through Screaming Crow Records or Killer Hearts Band Camp. We have some Texas shows throughout November and maybe some East Coast dates in Winter/Spring.
10. Any shoutouts?
Sure. I'd like to thank Eric Corbin at Screaming Crow Records for getting behind us and putting this record out. I'm really proud of it. Shout out to Ramzi Beshara at Central Sound Recording, Jack Control at Enormous Door Mastering, and all the band members that played on the album. Also s/o to Killer Kin, Nico Bones and CityWeapons.
