Band Name: Shatterline
From: Southeast Wisconsin
Genre: Hard Rock / Metal
Members: Kelly Animosity - Vocals
Dustin Germinaro - Guitar
Sean Ashmore - Guitar
Ryan Trainor - Bass
Jordan Richoz - Drums
Twitter@shatterlineband
Well ladies and gentleman, it's time for another fantastic Band Profile! Seriously, I love doing this. It's fun, relaxed, nothing too serious and I get to chat with amazing bands. This weeks amazing band is Shatterline. I featured them in the number one spot on my Top 5 Bands You need to hear pt 3 and I put them there for good reason. There is a raw edge and passion in what they play and how they play it. They're young, have some great talent and a long, killer road ahead. I can't wait for more from these awesome people, and I hope you all help support them on their rise up!
I got the opportunity to chat with Sean and asked him a few questions, so without adieu, here is my interview with Shatterline;
1. What is the story of Shatterline? How did you all get
together?
Shatterline began in January 2011 with Dustin(Guitar) and John(Bass). They wanted to start a band with a strong emphasis on collaboration. They found Sean(guitar) and original vocalist Felicia. Together, without a drummer, we started writing songs. In March we found Jordan(Drums) and we were able to finish the songs as a complete band. This was not the current lineup of Shatterline that you hear today, however. Due to personal issues, Felicia was let go from the band, and we spent many months searching for the right vocalist. In September of 2011 we found Kelly, the current vocalist. With her solidifying the lineup, we were able to record the three-song demo that we have released. In April of 2012, John had to leave the band, due to family responsibilities. We were able to find our current Bassist, Ryan, in about two months after John's departure.2. What are the main inspirations for the sound you have created?
We all have varying musical influences, but the three bands that really inspired us are Tool, Sevendust, and Eye Empire.3. You got 3 kick ass tracks released, how long until we see the full album?
We still are not sure if we will release a full album anytime soon. We are almost done recording a new three-song EP though!!!
*Facebook update as of 9/11/12 - The recording phase of our new EP is DONE!!! Now onto post-production! \m/ \m/
4. How did it feel when you heard 'Break Me' played in Fox 96.9
FM? As well as with the Battle of the Bands? Was it a chilled
experience? Or one filled with drunken debauchery?
It was feeling of great accomplishment! There is no greater high than knowing that people enjoy, and can identify with your music. Winning that Battle of the Bands also was a great feeling of accomplishment. We worked very hard developing our sound and stage performance. It gave us tremendous confidence to know that we, a band so young, were able to compete and hold our own head-to-head with the well established bands in the area. We did in fact get a little tipsy after winning the battle!5. What band do you want to tour with the most?
Eye Empire (click here). We all love and respect that band SO much, it would be such a great experience to get that opportunity.6. Best show you ever had? Worst show?
Speaking from my viewpoint, our best show had to have been that Battle of the Bands performance. Bands pull out all the stops in battle situations, and we definitely rose to the occasion! The crowd was electric that night. Worst show had to have been at Hattrix in April. Even though people said we had a great set, we ourselves just weren't feeling it that night.7. I'm a firm believer in female fronts, but I know some are haters. Have you had any run-ins regarding these people? Or just mostly perverts and stalkers in general?
We have only had a couple negative responses regarding our band, and the reality is that when you put yourself out there, some people will love what you're doing, and others will hate it. We just keep doing what we feel is right. I don't think Kelly has ever had problems with perverts or stalkers.8. Social media obviously plays a huge part in a bands marketing and interaction with fans. With all the different media outlets available, is it hard to keep up?
It can be, but the secret is you always need to be on top of your social media. We try to make ourselves visible in every way possible.9. Describe to me why someone should listen to Shatterline. In 140 characters or less.
We offer a high-energy hybrid between Hard Rock and Metal with lyrics that one can identify with on a personal level.For the record, that was an awesome description is 140 or less. Kudos.
10. What do you got coming up that people should know about?
September 15 we make our return to the Fox Valley at Star's Cabaret. October 13 we return to the Fox Valley for the Valley of Death Music Festival. November 10 we will be in Cudahy opening for BOBAFLEX.
Awesome. That was an epic interview. I want to give a huge thank you to Shatterline for this and my last words by me goes as follows:
Shatterline molds a unique blend between Hard Rock and Metal that is extremely appealing. The riffs and chorus are catchy enough to get stuck in your head for days, and they bring the screams and feeling that shows true metal love. I cannot suggest this band enough and I hope you agree and share them with everyone.
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