Metalcore enthusiasts' Tear Out The Heart released their
debut EP "Hell Is Empty" independently before getting signed with
Victory Records. Now that there dream
has come true they have set their eyes and minds into what lays ahead as the
process has already begun to write and record for their upcoming debut
full-length set to be unleashed early next year. Frontman vocalist Tyler
Konersman discusses the band's formation, how awesome it is to be signed with a
label such as Victory to what ideas they have in-store for their debut.
1. What type of band are you?
Tyler: Yes we are a metal band basically a hardcore band
mixed with metal so a metalcore band.
2. What’s the origin of the band’s name and how did the band
come together?
Tyler: I was just referencing the band's who were
influencing me at the time so we were kicking around idea's for a name. The
band's name is a reference to this other band we had grew up listening to. So
we found a name that wasn't being used so we wanted our own name and went with
it. For everyone getting together I grew up with the two guitarists so we got
around checking out different bands and that's where we met our bassist and
drummer and we just hung out and it started from there.
3. Congrats on getting signed to Victory Records how does it
make you feel?
Tyler: It's awesome everyone at Victory is very
understanding of what we wanted to do, how our music works the direction we
want it to go, it's just really cool with such a strong name and a lot of other
labels don't have much to offer so we feel comfortable with them backing us up.
4. Now that you're signed you plan to begin working on your
debut album have any ideas as to how you want it to turn out or nothing is set
in stone?
Tyler: We have tons of ideas and our last EP we recorded
independently and a lot of the ideas didn't make it. It was something we wanted
to do with a full-length but we couldn't do it. But it's safe to say we have a
lot of ideas and demos to keep everyone occupied.
5. What are your dreams and goals?
Tyler: Definitely tour the world, seeing other countries and
places getting to play with the bigger names and bands we look up too like As I
Lay Dying would be awesome. Just to get our vision and music heard as much as
possible.
6. Talk to me about your
EP "Hell Is Empty" where did the title come from?
Tyler: The title of the EP is called "Hell Is
Empty" and a reference to William Shakespeare and how he talks about the
devils and how they're here and how everything can change in a matter of
minutes. We wanted to pin point a destiny and how you can live it and not have
others preach to you just believe in what you believe in. Just ignore all of
the negatives and think positive focusing upon you and your lifestyle.
7. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they
cover?)
Tyler: I'm a very angry dude and that's my time to vent and
it can get intense and I can say anything when it comes to the subject matter.
A lot of the relationships I've developed since I was a kid, being let down,
disappointment, a lot of it deals with that and living your life for yourself.
8. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting
process in detail.)
Tyler: All of our music is original and Josh our guitarist
demo's it all then he sends it back and forth and gives our inputs and
adjustments and when it gets closer to compellations I take over and listen to
it again and again and write the lyrics and the mood of it. After that we get
into a room and an idea is built for the structure of it and make the changes
until the song comes together and everyone's influences comes together.
9. Who are your musical influences?
Tyler: We all grew up with different backgrounds and all of
us like As I Lay Dying, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson a lot of dark inspiration and
I myself am into the post hardcore, punk rock, fast paced thing so we blend
those elements of dark and creepy but intense and fast.
10. What inspires you to do what you do?
Tyler: Honestly it's a little bit of everyone and see
other's doing it. I would do this differently or how I would change it. I just
go and do it rather than complain about it. I do it the way how I envision it.
11. What advice would you give to fellow bands?
Tyler: Help your music scene by not being negative towards
other bands out there. I believe in karma and that it can happen good or bad so
you just got to go with it. Like if you're on the road and do a show with just
10 people it doesn't matter because when you come back there will be more
because your name will get out there. Also it has to do a lot with man power
and networking just getting the music out there one way or another. There isn't any other way of doing it but
good old fashion hard work.
12. What are the biggest obstacles for bands?
Tyler: That there are too many bands it's a competition out
there and sometime's not very friendly. The internet is one of those things
that's a good source to find out what others are doing. But there is so much
going on that everyone falls apart. But you just gota find your own thing
separating yourselves from everyone else going beyond the limits offering much
more that turns out to be true but unique than the rest of the bands out there.
13. How did you sell your CD’s/Audio Files and where can
people check out your music?
Tyler: We are on Spotify and iTunes for now. So we know that
since getting signed with Victory was going be a huge thing for us and help us
reach more audience's we knew this was it. We do still have some physical
copies of our EP available at shows but the best way to reach out to the people
is through social media just keeping things interesting and updated for
everyone that cares.
14. What else can we expect to see from you guys for this
year?
Tyler: We will be entering the studio to record our debut
full-length this fall which we're excited about. The time means a lot to us and
it's our job to get our vision out there while in that studio and the process
is just beginning. After that we'll be releasing it early next year then just
touring to support it and get our music and name be heard.
15. Do you want to say or add anything else?
Tyler: No the questions were really good and thank you very
much I appreciate it.
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