Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Than Morse (lead vocals)
Johnny Bevilacqua (lead guitar)
Matt Ezyk (Bass)
Eric Sheppard (Drums)
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Atlas Will Sound?How long has the band been around?
Each of us sort of had our individual projects going. Than and Johnny were both in their original projects prior to kicking off AWS. Matt and Eric were also in their own cover bands playing local pubs and clubs.
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
When most people think of the term “Atlas”, a book probably comes to mind, which plays a roll in our determination to become a global rock sensation! Also, in Greek mythology, Atlas is the god of the universe, where he hoists the world on his shoulders. Science also plays a roll with our name. Scientists are creating and experimenting with a machine known as the “AtlasCidrone Collider” where the machine breaks down particles of matter to its most singular, smallest form, defining the laws of physics. When the machine breaks down the matter, the collision of the particles actually emits their own unique sound – where we also relate our music creativity with.
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
Typically Johnny will come up with the rhythm, and melody of a song. What the song is going to be about, and how we are going to perceive its message, is where Than comes in with his diction, and creativity. Most of our music reflects real life experiences of maybe one of us, or a friend of ours who had a powerful, memorable life experience. Sometimes we’re reflective, sometimes rebellious!
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
We all have our own influences with how we deliver our talents to the table. We wouldn’t necessarily say that there is another band(s) inspiring us to write the music we write, but how we write them, and the techniques we add comes from a vast amount of favorite bands from classic rock n’ roll, to modern alternative/metal.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
No
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
Not really any physical exercising, but we always rehearse before taking any stage, along with a group “cheers and shot” as we call it to relax the nerves!
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
We are a newer band, so we don’t have any major radio play or label recognition just yet, so our biggest highlight would have to be our chemistry thus far.
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
We feel like we could rock the stages with many, many rock bands. Just to name a few national acts: Shinedown, Avenged Sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack, Black Label Society, a plenty more!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We love, and believe in our music very much, and you want you too as well! Come rock with us!