Debtor is a band that is making waves in the East Coast hardcore scene. In an area that is by all means mainly devoid of a Christian hardcore or punk scene, Debtor is leading the way for Christ into the scene. Being from the Philly area where Debtor is located, I know first hand that bringing their message to the scene is an uphill battle, but one that needs to be done. That being said, Debtor is a hardcore band that has a really unique sound, hardcore mixed with a little punk, and sprinkle in a little post hardcore sound ala Quicksand style and voila, there you have it. Debtor recently signed to Blood & Ink Records which is carrying their first album called “Deliverance,” you can get a copy of their album by visiting Blood & Ink Records.
Interview by Doug Hurt – Contributor to HXCChristian.com
Band: Debtor
Music Style: Hardcore/Punk
Location: Philly Burbs
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/debtorpa
Q: Tell me about the band: How long have you been together? Who are the members? How did the band start?
A: Well, I began the attempts to form this band as far back as Spring of 2006, but it didn’t become a full band until October 2007. That lineup was together for about a year, and then we were on hiatus for about another year before reforming in December 2009 with new members. The new lineup is Jon Eirich (guitar), Jason Warner (guitar), Skot Rudy (bass), Josh Galloway (drums), and myself, Alan Popoli (vocals).
Q: How long
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Written by Doug Hurt – Contributor to HXCChristian.com
I miss the “good ole days”. That is really the only statement that I can make. People were going to shows for the pure fact that that is where they truly wanted to be. They wanted to be a part of something. And the bands that were a part of this scene were ready to book a show with friends that they had. The thought of a booking agency was just unheard of. If you saw someone new, you would walk up and introduce yourself.
Let us fast forward to now. I am not a fan of these days of so called “hardcore”. I put hardcore in parenthesis for the fact that the true meaning of why this was all started is no longer alive. It is no longer shows, we have concert events. Bands have these big named booking agencies that will not talk to you unless you go through their agent. And their agents will not talk to you unless you have a cool concert promotion name and are willing to pay a so called “hardcore” band $8000 to come play with a stage plan and a tour rider. I have always said… if you want to become rich, go be in a bar band playing creed covers.
The fact is that most of the people that were all about hardcore pride we’re the ones that turned their backs and said “Forget this!” Now they hang out at the bars listening to talentless
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Sovereign Strength has been a staple in the Christian hardcore scene out in Southern California since forming in 2006. The band has an impressive hardcore sound that is sure to make you want to get up and move. The band contacted me and asked if I would review a song on their upcoming album due out in late February/early March. I liked it so much I asked if they wanted to do an interview, so read below and find out about these guys and remember to support your underground hardcore bands. By they way, if you like bands like Figure Four and Sleeping Giant, you will be a fan of Sovereign Strength.
Band: Sovereign Strength
Music Style: Hardcore
Location: Palmdale, CA
Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/sovereignstrength
Q: Give us some background on Sovereign Strength, when did the band form, where and how did you guys come up with the name?
A: Sovereign Strength was formed in the suburbs of the Antelope Valley, CA on January 2006. We basically came up with the name by flipping through the bible. Sovereign Strength meaning that the Sovereign Lord holds the strength that we all need to overcome when were faced with oppoisition.
Q: What does everyone do in the band when they are not playing?
A: All I do is hang with my girlfriend, work, write new riffs, and play MW2, haha. Jordan works full time and also has a girlfriend, Jesse hangs with his girlfriend and works at a local venue, and Tony works full time and plays MW2 also! [RSQD] tillidie.
Q:
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I am excited to introduce you to Despised Youth Records. You are probably not familiar with DYR, but I am sure that you will be. Despised Youth is catering to the Christian hardcore and punk scene and signing bands that are true to those roots. So, hopefully they will stick to that and keep the screamo/metalcore stuff off the label (hint hint). I recently caught up with Jenna from Despised Youth and had the chance to ask her a few questions about the new label. All I can say about DYR is that there is buzz out there about them. Some of the bands they are talking to about signing are pretty impressive and are really excited about the possibility of working with the label. I am sure that we will have more news about DYR, the bands they sign, and the albums they release in the near future.
Q: How did Despised Youth Records come to be? Explain the affiliation to Open Grave Records.
A: I am a huge punk fan myself and I don’t see enough punk/hardcore record labels in the scene that are friendly toward Christian bands so I decided to start one. I approached James, an owner of Open Grave Records and promoted the idea. He agreed with me and we decided to partner up and founded this label.
Q: I have already heard from some bands that you are making waves in the industry, what is Despised Youth Records doing different that other labels are?
A: We
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Some of the guys from Thin Ice contacted me about the band. They thought their music and message needed to spread, and I agree. These guys are pumping out some serious hardcore tunes. Texas (where the band hails from) and Southern California seem to be hot-spots right now for Christian hardcore and punk.
Thin Ice very recently signed with Blood & Ink Records, good catch guys, I am glad that you are getting back to your hardcore roots. I certainly look forward to hearing Thin Ice’s first full length on Blood & Ink. You might also want to check out the bands hardcore cousin Goldmill, It would be really cool if B&I would also get some of their stuff out there. Be sure to support Thin Ice, buy their merch, see the live, tell them you read about them here!
Band Name: Thin Ice
Music Style: Hardcore
Home Town: Texas
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thinicehc
Q: When did Thin Ice form? Where did the name Thin Ice come from?
A: Thin Ice formed in June 2009. My guitarist, Chris, and I started writing some heavy riffs and decided it would be fun to find other members and start playing shows. As far as our name goes, there’s really no meaning behind it. It’s Just something Chris, me, and a few other friends (not in the band) came up with.
Q: What does everyone in the band do when you are not playing? Which members are also members of Goldmill (which I might add is also a pretty sweet HXC
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