Rivals - Interview

In this new occasion we have the great opportunity to interview the Deathcore/Metalcore band Rivals from Canada, here we will let you their FACEBOOK PAGE to give them a like and follow them. We have nothing more to say, so enjoy this interview!

1.Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?  

The name Rivals came from the previous bass player. Not sure what made him come up with the name, but it stuck.

2.Why did you want to play this genre?  

Every member of Rivals grab influences from some "heavy" type music. It is a high energy genre that can be a challenge to play and is always satisfying to see people moshing out and have fun.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?  

The band has gone through a few different incarnations over the years. A few members grew up together, then the rest met through work or through the music scene.

4. Each band member favourite band?  

We have too many favorites to just pick one each. Lets just say we are music lovers and leave it at that.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?  

We are inspired by anything and everything. From different metal bands, to pop acts, movies/books, good days and bad days.

6. Where was your last gig?  

Our last gig was at Distortion in St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

7. Where would you like to act?  

We would like to play a gig anywhere outside of Newfoundland. Some metal festival in Europe sure would be nice.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?  

A metal festival with a few favorites or bands with a similar style as ours.

9. Whom not?  

If the fans are willing to listen to us, then we will play with and for anyone.

10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?  

We are all pretty confident in our playing and comfortable around crowds, so stage fright has not been an issue. The closest thing would be knowing we are being taped for a live video. The nerves get a little higher just due to the pressure to not mess up.  The only tip for beginners suffering from stage fright we can think of is to get as comfortable with your instrument and playing as a band. Takes a little edge off for sure.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?  

There are way too many bands that inspired all of us. A few of them would be Tool, The Dear Hunter, Pantera, The Sword, Parkway Drive, Baroness. We really don't song much like them, but draw influence from all of them and many more.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?  

Not sure if you can use this or not but, while playing, we have been asked by a fan/friend to "fuck me in my ear pussy". He really wanted to hear some metal...or maybe more?!?!?

13. What do you think of your fans?  

While our fan base is small, they are TURBOOOO. A rowdy bunch that make us want to play every night.

14. What do you think of our site?

The site is a great resource. Have discovered a few good bands here that we would have never known of otherwise. Keep it up!!

15. Something to add?  

We would like to thank all our friends and fans for supporting Rivals and look forward to releasing more music for you all to listen to!!  Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rivals709