The Obelisk Questionnaire: Hellfire 76
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Hellfire 76
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
We do a fuzzed out type of Southern Stoner Metal. Simply came about from the ashes of another band. I was sitting on a bunch of riffs and wanted to do something heavy and stripped down. I reached out to Mike whom I’ve known for a minute. Seeing we like the same stuff and he got the direction right away. We started writing what has become HELLFIRE 76.
Describe your first musical memory.
Oddly enough, my older sister had a record by Cliff Richards. It had a song on it called “Devil Woman”. I used to play that song over and over. I guess it gave me a lasting impression.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
Seeing Siouxsie and the Banshees when I was a kid. I knew at that moment I would be a musician.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
Hmmmm….seems my beliefs are constantly being tested!
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
To an output of creative greatness. As we keep creating, we keep progressing!
How do you define success?
Doing what we want. As far as band/ music, etc., every show we play where people came out – Success! Every time we sell an album or merch – Success! Great press – Success! Being relevant and continue to inspire others – Success!
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
Jail……
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
A concept album… but just might one day.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
To challenge opinion, make one think differently.
Say something positive about yourself.
I keep my word!
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
I help with a dog/ cat fostering network. Getting as many dogs/ cats into new homes. ADOPT-Don’t buy!!!
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