Interviews: THE OUTLIERS

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the  Metal band, THE OUTLIERS, from USA. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

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

We sat in our vehicles for hours brainstorming ideas outside of the studio where we recorded our first album “An Uprising”

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

No other genre of music makes us feel as energized or alive as metal...plus we are good at it.

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

Eric and Brandon are brothers, Zach is their close childhood friend. Brad came along around 2013 then Jerad in 2016. So most of us 20+years, the rest 4-7 years.

4. Each band member favourite band?

Eric- Fit For A King

Zach- Miss May I

Brad- Attila

Jerad- Green Day

Brandon- Lamb Of God

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Daily life events whether they are exciting, boring or just normal. We focus on life. Try to form a positive perspective.

6. Where was your last gig?

Mulligans Pub in Grand Rapids, MI before Covid happened.

7. Where would you like to act?

We are really trying for a European tour.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

Too big of a list. If we could narrow it down to a few, Slaughter To Prevail, Emmure, August Burns Red

9. Whom not?

Trivium, Falling In Reverse, OTEP, Asking Alexandria

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

We feel everyone starting out is going to have some sort of fright their first time performing. Fight the fear, face the fear. Study bands you idolize to pick up appearances and performance techniques to make yourself better at what you do. Realize, everyone standing before you is there to support you no matter the case. 

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

As I Lay Dying, Miss May I, Parkway Drive, Chelsea Grin to name a few.

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

People constantly ask Brad if they can stroke his beard, but that’s about it. Nothing too out of the ordinary.

13. What do you think of your fans?

Our fan base or “Fellow outliers” are the most awesome, unique fan base there is and we can’t thank any of them enough, new and old, for the constant support we get from them.

14. What do you think of our site?

We like the amount of promotion pushed through the site. Be sure to swing over to breathingthecore.com to check it out, then swing over to their facebook page Breathing The Core and give ‘em a like if you haven’t already.

15. Something add?

We are extremely excited about our future with Wormholedeath Records and hope to venture across the pond to meet our European fellow Outliers.