Meryl DeWitt

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Interview with Syka contributed by Meryl DeWitt, Drift & Die Press

September 17, 2015

From the heart of New York with a hard rock soul, SYKA is here to rock your radio! Recently they’ve released their EP “Stay Wild” and are blowing up venues all around NYC. Drift & Die Press got to talk with frontwoman Jesyka for a bit! Drift & Die Press: Give me a quick rundown of your members! Jesyka – Vocals Gregg Sgar – Guitar Gino Martine – Bass Steve Richards – Drums DND: In a mainly male dominated genre, having a female lead can give you an extra edge. It can also cause some struggles and discrimination. Can you give any advice to young girls wanting to become musicians, but are too intimidated by the nature of the industry? Jesyka: Do what you love. Stay Wild. If you’re meant for the world of music, it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female. You can be whatever you imagine. DND: What is the biggest stereotype you find yourself fighting, and how do you overcome it? Jesyka: Many people throw us into the ‘female fronted metal’ [Read More]

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Interview with Alliances contributed by Meryl DeWitt, Drift & Die Press

August 9, 2015

From the San Francisco area, Alliances is a new band with a refreshing sound! They’re working hard to create new modern rock music for your ears. Drift & Die Press recently spoke with the band about their newest release, hopes for the future, and more! DND: Where are you guys from? Benny Laing: Were all from different parts of the S.F. Bay area in California. DND: How’s the local scene for you? Benny: Right now our local scene is a little oversaturated with hardcore bands, and shifty booking agents, but it’s nothing new to us. We’ve all come from different bands from around the area and have been very active in the local music scene for years now. We’re hoping to stand out with our unique rock style and live performance. DND: What’s your favorite gig you’ve played so far? Jeremy Alfonso: We just released our first album ever in June and have only played one debut show so far at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. So that one is def our favorite haha. [Read More]

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Interview with Beyond The Fallen by Meryl DeWitt of Drift N Die Press

July 29, 2015

Straight out of Vatican City, Beyond The Fallen is a new band for your ears and eyes! This industrialcore act brings an intense sound and insane stage presence. Covered in paint and theatrics, they spread the best kind of terror throughout Rome. Drift & Die Press recently had the chance to speak with the band about their scheme, inspirations, and more. DND: When and how was Beyond The Fallen formed?  Kaiten: Beyond The Fallen comes from the ashes of a previous project that Joy and I created in the past. It took a very brief period of brainstorming for us to recruit the right people to form the band and the crew, and that happened a year ago….the band’s pretty new. A thing we’re so proud of. DND: What’s the story behind the band’s name? Kaiten: We were discussing religious topics and this definition came out. To define something underneath the subterranean levels of hell, to define something beyond Lucifer himself. What’s worst than Evil itself? What’s Beyond The Fallen? DND: Who’s the band trouble-marker? [Read More]

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Check out the Lost Interview with Black Veil Brides by Drift N Die Press

July 16, 2015

Go to a Black Veil Brides show, and you never know what to expect! From Farewell, My Love storming the stage during “Fallen Angels” in Phoenix, to The Misfits’ Jerry Only and Jerry Jr accompanying the band for a few songs in Louisville, not one performance will be the same. Drift N Die was lucky enough to accompany BVB on a few dates of Black Mass Tour. Originally an interview lost to a crashed hard drive, we were able to recover the recording just for you guys! Back in October of 2014, we were able to sit down with the ‘Wild Boyz’ to ask them a few questions.   Drift N Die: You just got back from the UK to start your two month long tour of the US. How’s the road been treating you so far? Ashley Purdy: CC luuuuuvs that question. Andy Biersack: CC what do ya’ think? Christian “CC” Coma: (Snickering) Road’s been great we’re excited to be back in the states, how bout you guys? Ashley: It’s paved. Andy: I feel [Read More]

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Interview with The Augments Project contributed by Meryl DeWitt

July 10, 2015

In a music scene begging for something new constantly, The Augments Project is here to answer the demands! This new act is bringing forward an interesting sound for your ears. Through the screaming and heaviness, they aim to teach hope to their listeners in an unconventional manor. Recently frontman Jimmy Trigger talked with Drift N Die Press about the band’s structure, along with insight inside his own mind. Drift N Die: Can you give me a brief description of what your act is all about? Jimmy Trigger: The way I describe it is ‘Synth Soaked Anthem Metal’ a mix of our old school and new school genres combined.   DND: How did the band come to form it’s current lineup? Jimmy: Johnny had been toying with the idea of starting something new. Basically it all came together in one meeting. I knew none of the guys, we met in a coffee shop, stared at each other for a bit…an hour later we were writing music. DND: At what point growing up did you decide to [Read More]

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Interview with Hall of the Elders contributed by Meryl DeWitt

March 17, 2015

Coming from Atlanta’s local scene, we bring you a new band for your ears, Hall of the Elders! Describing themselves as a mix of heavy metal and rock n roll, they bring a new and interesting sound to the scene! Drift N Die Press recently interviewed the band’s lead singer, Mark Jackson, about the band’s influences, history, and future!   Drift N Die: What’s the general concept & mission of your band? Mark Jackson: When all bands start out, I feel like the goal is just to play awesome music for lots of fans and grow from there.  That was our plan when we started because we were uncertain of what we wanted to do. ​Nowadays, we have a clearer objective of reaching out to a fan base that is often overlooked.  You have heavy bands, and you have rock-oriented bands.  It’s really “black & white”, so we are trying to target the gray area and incorporate a mix of heavy music and colorful rock styles.  Some bands out there already do this, but there [Read More]

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Interview with Ashes Of Our Sins, contributed by Meryl DeWitt

February 14, 2015

Ready for a new group of young gun, guitar slingin’, heavy drinkin’, rockers? I present to you… Ashes of Our Sins. Four hot-to-trot headbangers take to the scene in Philadelphia, PA. With influences of Mötley Crüe and Crashdïet, they adorn the hair metal look and sound. Recently Drift & Die Press sat down and interviewed the band. Make sure to pick up Ashes of Our Sins’ debut EP Born In Blood coming soon!   DND: What’s the general concept & mission of Ashes of Our Sins?  Izzy Addams: That’s the best question you’ve asked so far! We want this to be fun. For us, for the fans, and for everyone. Just because this is a business doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while doing it. We’ll never be the band that goes on stage and just stare at our shoes while we play. Fuck that!  Tommy Hayze: Our mission is to not be the band this scene deserves, but the band the rock scene needs.  Austin Balthaser: To create and play the music we love [Read More]