Interviews: NO WORTH OF MAN

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Metal band NO WORTH OF MAN from the UK. 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 did it just come out like that?

Peter: Gareth (our drummer) came up with "Worth of Man" and I then suggested adding "No" to the beginning to make it sound a bit darker.

Gareth: It doesn't mean anything, it just sounded different. Coincidentally it now fits with our image. 3 vampire hunters, set in the backdrop of 80’s Miami. We thought that sounded cool as an image so ran with it.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

This is something that we just have a natural infinity with. We are all massive metal fans and always have been, so it seemed only natural to play in this Genre. Heavy music, is so much more expressive, to us anyway.

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

Gareth: Peter and I knew each other before this band, as we had played in other bands together, and hung out as friends. Peter is a guitarist by trade, so this is the first band he has fronted. We met Al, while auditioning for a 2nd Guitarist in our first ‘proper’ band.

4. Each band member's favorite band?

We would have to say No Worth of Man

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Peter: For me personally, my greatest influences from a vocal point of view have been Jens Kidman from Meshuggah and Randy Blythe from Lamb of God.

Gareth: My greatest influences have been Pete and Al. We are 3 different personalities that work well together. Both are very talented, so it really helps to drive my own creativity.

Alex: I’ve always admired Mastodon and Killswitch Engage and their approach to writing is heavy. I don’t get caught up in trying to write heavy riffs that sound like bands or guitarists I’m a fan of but instead write for the band and something that works with our setup and direction.

6. Where was your last gig?

The last gig we played was at Suburbia in Southampton, opening for Evile. This was a great venue run by awesome people.

7. Where would you like to play?

Any Arena Haha, but Download would be a massive tick off the bucket list.

8. Who would you like to support?

Peter: I've always been a huge Devin Townsend fan so to be involved in one of his projects would be awesome.

Gareth: Yeah, I would agree with that, that would be awesome.

Alex: I would love to get an opportunity to work with Adam Dutkiewicz from Killswitch Engage

9. Who not?

There isn’t anyone we wouldn’t support. If the crowd were into it, that is all that matters. Obviously opening for Justin Timberlake wouldn’t go down too well, I’m sure Haha

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

None of us have ever suffered from stage fright, in the typical sense of freezing up or having a panic attack which I know has affected people. I think the best tip, is that you really need to trust the people you are playing with. Nothing ever goes to plan when playing live, as much as you can rehearse for something there is always that 0.1% of the unknown, Being as tight as you can be, and knowing how the other members will react is key. That only comes with time.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

We would say, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, and Dream Theatre. Not to say we sound like any of these, but over time they have affected us in one way or another.

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

Nothing yet Haha just the odd Plectrum.

13. What do you think of your fans?

Everything. We love that people love what we do. It's what inspires us and drives us forward.

14. What do you think of our site?

Really great. There is a lot of information on it, and a great source of news regarding other bands around the world.

15. Something to add?

Our new EP What's Your Damage? will be released on March 08th, so keep an eye out for that. And for our fans, #stayworthless. Keep in touch at www.noworthofman.com