Q: You formed the band in 1990, how has the picture changed over the years. Any new revelations for the band since the beginning ?

A: Bailey: When we first started we were not as educated in playing metal like we are now. We were a bunch of guys who were broke and opened shows for bands in the area. It was hard to book a metal show, so we took bookings at the few clubs that would let us play. We are still broke, but our equipment is better. We have a lot more aggression for metal and clubs are supporting us more.

Dr.Morbid: The band has really exploded in all aspects. In the last two years we have been a steamroller from hell.

Q: Has there ever been a conflict about the direction of the band within the group ?

Bailey: Since 1990, their has never been a conflict of interests in the band, because I think we are just so alike in the areas of sex, drugs, and heavy metal. The biggest step in keeping it together is getting along and anything goes. If you stick with Liquid Violence and you are a dedicated player, you have a job for life is how we look at it.

Dr.Morbid: The band is pretty tight as a group. We all can see where it came from and where it is going.

Q: Your debut release has 2500 copies in circulation. How did you get them out there ?

A: Bailey: The biggest way we have pushed our music is by playing shows, local music stores, give-a-ways ( radio,internet,mailinglists, etc). All of it helps to distribute our stuff. We are now getting the music into bigger music stores and selling on the internet. Also we have started distributing through D-Day records which I think will be a big change for the better. It takes a lot of work to push the music.

Dr.Morbid: I do most of the promotion for the band. I set up most of the stores and displays at shows. I work different jobs so I have more time to put into the band. I put in around 10 to 20 hours a week into our activities. This way we have someone working for us we can trust, but all of the things Bailey mentioned are a large part of our sales. It is a business and we treat it like one as much as we can.

Q: I see you have been working with Talent 2000 a talent agency out of Chicago. How has that been working out and what advice do you have for other metal bands when it comes to working with an agent ?

Bailey: We chose an agency like Talent 2000 because they are a one price demo soliciter and they have been working with us to find the label that we feel good about signing with. We do not like to use managment in regards to booking our shows and whatever else an agent does because they want you to pay each month when you are a metal band. I've heard they want 10% and some even up to 25% of profit. They do not work hard to book you because joe cover band is where they make their money because of the easy sell for them. We have been doing a lot of shows that we setup and front the money for promotion to help the metal scene in our area and also to show that there is money in metal and the fans love the music. The biggest thing about agents is that you have to check them out because there are a million fucking scams out there. As long as you keep a grip on things you can pretty well do-it yourself and put money into your own albums.

Dr.Morbid: We do 99% of our own stuff. We do let some other people help us, because we can't do it all. We have gotten some deals through Talent 2000, but like most of the agents they want to rape you and control your life. They are all money hungry bastards. We are not stupid and everyone thinks that we are. Shure, I'll sign my life and money away, ya right!!!!

Q: When was your last show ? Give us the lowdown on the Liquid Violence live expierience.

Bailey: The live shows are very aggressive and one hell of a party. A lot of people are surprised when they come to an LV show.

Dr.Morbid: The last show we did was at Lauck's Landing in Alden, NY in February. It is always a massive party there. We are in the crowd because of it's size. It is so closeup and personal there, it's bitch'n.

Q: What is the first metal band you ever listened to ? How have they infuenced your ambitions ?

A: Bailey: Black Sabbath was the first heavy music I really got into, and they are still doing it. Maybe seeing you can do it all your life is one reason we have stuck it out all of these years.

Dr.Morbid: Kiss was my first pre-metal band if you will. Then I got into Metallica, Judas Priest, AC/DC, and started into Celtic Frost and Venom. They drove me to the limit and then some. I love playing fast and loud, but also having talent behind it. Nothing today has really moved me at all. I think most of it is crap and repetative.

Q: You probably have an opening act when you do shows ? Who is your favorite band to do shows with and why ?

Bailey: Well I have actually two bands which are favorites which are Dog Day Sunrise (from PA) and Angry Dogs (From Buffalo) because they are kinda like family. We all party together and give one hell of a live performance. That is what you get when you come to these shows. We all work together in promoting each other and metal.

Dr.Morbid: I like DDS and Angry Dogs. The only time there is no opening act is when we feel that the other act should get as much attention as we get. Those are the bands that are willing to work with us, so we are willing to work with them.

Q: Do you do alot of networking with other metal bands?

A: Bailey: In a-way there is a certain bunch of groups in this area that all work hard together in pushing this scene and that is what it takes!

Dr.Morbid: We do the switch off, but the bands are scarce as far as helping out and a lot of them stab you in the back. We do have bands that work back and forth across the northeast.

Q: Where do you do your recording and how is that expirience ? Do you work with a producer ?

A: Bailey: We are currently recording the new album at a studio called The Dungeon in the Buffalo area. From there we are going to take it to Pyramid Studios in Utica, NY for mix and mastering, they did Pro-Pain and other artists that we liked.

Dr.Morbid: The experience it great, but it would be nice to be able to just go into the studio everyday instead of getting up for work.

Q: What are the hot spots for you on previously recorded material ?

A: Bailey: I would say the Buffalo and Pennsylvania areas have been good to us, everyone likes LEGALIZE.

Dr.Morbid: Well if you are also asking about the music, I like it all. There are to many things to list, so I can say it all rocks. But those areas that Bailey mentioned really dig our older material that was recorded as well as the new stuff.

Q: I have found rehearsal spaces to be very interesting places. Where do you rehearse and write most of your music.?

A: Bailey: I write mostly at home and we have a prime spot in a basement party/practice area. As long as the neighbors don't complain we should have a spot for some years to come.

Dr.Morbid: My music writing is kinda weird. When I come up with something it is usually when I'm sleeping just before I wake-up. Our practice area is interesting especially when all of a sudden water starts to pour from the ceiling because the toliet is backed-up.

Q: You have a new release coming out soon ? Any drastic differences from the last release ? tell us about your new release?

A: Bailey: This album I think is still in the "old school" format, but we are showing what old school can do because this definatly has a sound of today's metal. The music is growing to today's taste, but it is still metal.

Dr.Morbid: The only difference you'll find is that we got heavier in all-ways and that we do not sound like Korn. We have also grown more musically together as one, showing our influences more. Bailey: This album I think is still in the "old school" format, but we are showing what old school can do because this definatly has a sound of today's metal. The music is growing to today's taste, but it is still metal. Dr.Morbid: The only difference you'll find is that we got heavier in all-ways and that we do not sound like Korn. We have also grown more musically together as one, showing our influences more.

Q: What is the future of metal ? Where do you see it going ?

A: Bailey: The future of metal to us is anything from Rob Zombie to Pantera and I like that direction. I can see metal is on a big uprising. It has always been there and is growing to where everyone is listening to some form of metal. I can see metal taking the top seat in the music indusrty soon.

Dr.Morbid: I can agree that metal will be back in the spotlight. It is going to hit hard and fast. I like death metal and thrash. Right now Korn crap bands are breaking the ice for bands like us. One thing that pisses me off is the whole black metal thing. Back in the day it was great, but now it is shitty. Stop! Before ya kill it for the rest of us.

Q: Have you guys ever been on TV ?

A: Bailey: No, but plans are in the making of a local cable access show strictly for metal music and local bands.

Q: Do you have a comment for your roadies or poeple who help get your music out there ?

A: Bailey: Liquid Violence wants to thank everyone for helping out and supporting us in all the years and anytime anyone wants we will repay the favor by giving you the best show we can and that is every show. We also want to thank D-Day Records for hooking us up and all the record stores, radio stations, and internet sites for pushing the music. A big hell yeah to everyone and the biggest hell yeah to the metal fans.

Dr.Morbid: Ya, I got a comment to the roadies, you know I'm not that bad to work with (he-he). A big phat thanks to our help and everyone who helps LV get the exposure that we need. Thanks to you all and D-Day Records once more! One special thanks to our head roadie Darren, may he recover from his recent mishap, thanks.

LIQUID VIOLENCE

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