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Zak, one of the guitarists for Sworn In discusses The Death Card, pre show routines, and their time on We Are Triumphant.
Tell us your name and position in the band, please
Zak, guitar
What do you think draws people to your music, specifically?
I personally would say literature and film. However I can’t exactly speak for everyone else who is involved with writing our music.
What would you say is the biggest non-musical influence on the music?
Simple stretching really, it’s key to making sure we don’t pull any muscles.
How do you prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
Tyler our vocalist doesn’t really do warmups, and I usually just do a few scales before we play to loosen up. Drinking a lot of water helps as well.
What is your favorite album or songs to play on the long travel days?
Everyone is different, but when I drive I listen to nothing but Deftones, Limp Bizkit, and Mars Volta. I’ll also be playing the new Boards of Canada album a lot the next tour.
Being in a band is a struggle even when things are going well. What keeps you driven and pushing forward?
You know, I ask myself the same question every day. As cliche as it may sound, I would say the kids who come to our shows, buy our merch, and offer us kind words are what keeps me driven.
When a band reaches any level of success, it’s not uncommon to find covers of their songs on YouTube. Do you listen to these covers? Have any stood out to you?
We often times have fans post covers on our wall and we always watch them. One that really stood out however, was a guitar and vocal cover some kids from Canada did. They completely rerecorded the song and did a great job. I thought that was so cool.
Any guest vocalists on The Death Card? Like say, Drew from Stray From The Path?
No, we were originally considering reaching out to vocalists for a guest spot, however we decided it would be best to have it all us instead.
Can you comment about your time on We Are Triumphant? I know they had a recent controversy with Silence having their FB likes cut in half. Did you guys experience anything similar?
I can’t go in depth as it would be too long, however, Greg Long is a very snaky person and I would suggest no band ever work with him in any way shape or form.
Any other tour dates this summer for those who missed you on this tour with FTFD?
We’re taking off July to prepare the release of our debut album ‘The Death Card’ however a tour to support its release in both August and September are currently in the works.
This week’s “Classic Bands and Why We Love Them” contributor is Bradley Dillion from Introduce: Yourself Band Promotion Page.
Deftones. Why are they my favorite band, and one of the best bands of the 90’s, in my opinion? A multitude of reasons, but mainly because I saw them for the first (and only) time back in 2003, with Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, and Mudvayne. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to, and while I was only familiar with most of “White Pony” at the time, something about them stuck with me. I think it may have been their stage presence. The fact that they were (and still are) a very heavy band, but still influenced by genres other than metal, was what really stood out to me.
I listen to a much broader spectrum of music now than I did back then. But Deftones will always be my favorite band just because of how tight Stephen Carpenter, Chino Moreno„ and friends are with their instruments. Add the to the fact that they’re a lot more experimental than any band I’ve heard in two decades, and you have a recipe for perfection. A big part of my love for them is Chino Moreno’s voice, though. It’s just one of those things you have to hear to believe. Also, Deftones have never made a bad album, or even average one. They’ve all been great, from Adrenaline to Diamond Eyes. And personally, I can’t wait to see what they do with their new album that drops in October. I know it won’t disappoint.
Deftones got me through a very dark couple of years in life. Between them, Linkin Park, and Funeral For a Friend, they all provided an outlet for me to escape reality. And really, isn’t that was music should do? Shouldn’t it make you open up your mind and lose yourself in it?
This, my friends, is why Deftones are my favorite band.